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AaronJ · 02-16-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I always say that, for me, watching a Wes Anderson movie is like being at a party where I do not know any of the other guests, but they all know one another and they are all telling inside jokes that go over my head.

That said, I like Rushmore fairly well, and I'll probably give Bottle Rocket a go at some point. I did not quite get into The Royal Tenenbaums.

That is EXACTLY how I feel when I have watched his films, and why I just don't enjoy them really. I've just never been able to articulate it properly.

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Originally Posted by octagon

If it's not Mulholland Drive it will just be something else. If it's a not Wes Anderson that's already gotten a perfectly good Fox release it'll be some other region-free release - maybe another Lynch titles, maybe something completely different - but once Mulholland Drive is announced we won't have to wait long to meet its equally annoying successor.

The difference being that Mulholland Dr. is one of the greatest films ever made.

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Originally Posted by Infernal King

So what do you think Tony Leung's character was whispering into the hole in the wall at the end? My best guess is:

[SPOILER]"Oh my God, oh my God. I should have ****ed her."[/SPOILER

LOL

Well, I've thought about that many times. And I am not sure. I am, however, pretty sure that wasn't it.

And thanks you everyone for the suggestions on Asian cinema. I've saved them all to a text file that will hopefully be in use soon.

kuro_sawa · 02-16-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Infernal King

Many, many years ago, I watched The Royal Tenenbaums with a friend who recommended it. I laughed out loud during the scene where

[Show spoiler]

, which confused my friend. The way it was executed (no pun intended) was funny to me and I got the feeling that's what Anderson was going for. Then again, I love dark humor so maybe I do "get" that part of Anderson's style.

Interesting to read. If the scene were tounge in cheek or meant to be funny, then I guess I really don't get it!

Ausjdm · 02-16-2015, 10:13 PM

I wanna see Mullholland Dr. CC Blu as much as the next guy. But what will be the special features? I thought Lynch has bearly ever talked about the film's meanings etc?

Booze Movies · 02-16-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Booze Movies

Looks like the announcement is coming tomorrow. I'd like to see...

MCCABE AND MRS. MILLER
O LUCKY MAN!
THE MIRACLE OF MORGAN'S CREEK
CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT
GHOST WORLD
THE GREAT SILENCE
LOST IN AMERICA

Just thought of a couple more...

TROUBLE IN PARADISE
BARFLY

kuro_sawa · 02-16-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ausjdm

I wanna see Mullholland Dr. CC Blu as much as the next guy. But what will be the special features? I thought Lynch has bearly ever talked about the film's meanings etc?

The thing to do would be for them to create themselves the bonus material. There is quite a story to be told about the making of the film, and the acclaim it has since received in the years after its release. Aside from that, I'm sure Lynch would provide something for the supplements. Perhaps another cooking segment?

I really doubt we're going to see it anytime soon, though. I hope I'm wrong!

JulesAndJim · 02-16-2015, 10:23 PM

My prediction:

The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935)
Complete Masahiro Shinoda box set
A Canterbury Tale (1944)
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
Mother Joan of the Angels (1961)

octagon · 02-16-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

I heard a crazy rumor the other day, some film historian said on Twitter that "film is subjective." Hahaha have you ever heard such a thing? I hope he gets fired.

Twitter?

Infernal King · 02-16-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

LOL

Well, I've thought about that many times. And I am not sure. I am, however, pretty sure that wasn't it.

I think it's just as valid of a possibility as any. After all those years, he's got to have a pretty serious case of blue balls.

octagon · 02-16-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

The difference being that Mulholland Dr. is one of the greatest films ever made.

I think I rented it on VHS and was moderately whelmed. I've had the region-free German BD set on my shelf for a few months but still haven't found quite the right moment to give it a spin.

In my defense, a lot of those night were spent working my way through the Twin Peaks set. That was a blast, I have to admit.

Great supplements too.

Infernal King · 02-16-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

I think I rented it on VHS and was moderately whelmed. I've had the region-free German BD set on my shelf for a few months but still haven't found quite the right moment to give it a spin.

In my defense, a lot of those night were spent working my way through the Twin Peaks set. That was a blast, I have to admit.

Great supplements too.

I felt that way about my first viewing of Mulholland Drive. Second viewing was what got me hooked.

Edward J Grug III · 02-16-2015, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kuro_sawa

Anyone else out there feel that Fantastic Mr. Fox is his overall best? To me, the childrens film is where his style just worked better than his live action ones, and I feel that that is one of the best kids films of the past decade. It was the case, as with all his work to me, that I was hyper-aware of what was going on cinematically/stylistically but it all just gelled in a way his others don't, where I could overlook the random title cards and crap because it actually fit - probably because the fantastical direction was matched with a fantastical cast of talking animals.

I used to place it higher on my list, but as I rewatch it, I am liking it less, and some of his other films more.

I still like it quite well (And I am a fan of his work in general) I just prefer some of his other films.

LPMA · 02-17-2015, 12:44 AM

Hmm no announcement today and no one is freaking out?

oansun · 02-17-2015, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

I used to place it higher on my list, but as I rewatch it, I am liking it less, and some of his other films more.

I still like it quite well (And I am a fan of his work in general) I just prefer some of his other films.

Mr. Fox is where it's at

JoeBuck · 02-17-2015, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LPMA

Hmm no announcement today and no one is freaking out?

Cause no one was expecting them as its a holiday in the states.

ajburke · 02-17-2015, 01:01 AM

Hello all!
First post, but longtime lurker. I quite like Wes's films. This how I prefer them:

1. Royal Tenebaums
2. Grand Budapest Hotel
3. Rushmore
4. Moonrise Kingdom
5. Bottle Rocket
6. Life Aquatic
7. Fantastic Mr. Fox
8. Darjeeling Limited

I enjoy all of these movies, and there are some close calls when ranking them. I think what sets the top 3 on my list apart from the other 5 are the great central performances (Hackman, Fiennes, and Murray respectively). They really ground all the eccentric stuff people probably take issue with when it comes to Wes.

Cheers!

WonderWeasel · 02-17-2015, 01:02 AM

I just watched the CC blu-ray of 'Modern Times' for the first time. Damn, Paulette Goddard was gorgeous in it, and looked even better in HD.

SlickDamian · 02-17-2015, 01:04 AM

Love Wes Anderson films. My opinion, favorite to least favorite:

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Moonrise Kingdom
The Darjeeling Limited
Life Aquatic
Grand Budapest Hotel
Rushmore
The Royal Tenenbaums
Bottle Rocket

I'm a big fan of all of his films. Grand Budapest Hotel is great and I hope that he gets an Oscar for it.

musick · 02-17-2015, 01:05 AM

as if you care

Top to bottom ...

Bottle Rocket
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Rushmore
Hotel Chevalier/Darjeeling Limited
The Royal Tenenbaums
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Moonrise Kingdom

most after BR can go up or down 1 spot at any time depending on given mood

LPMA · 02-17-2015, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Cause no one was expecting them as its a holiday in the states.

Ah! Had no idea!

Trace17 · 02-17-2015, 01:13 AM

Although I did really like Fantastic Mr. Fox when it released, it has kinda lost its luster with me over the years. On the flip side, movies like Life Aquatic and Darjeeling have only grown on me after I disliked them at release. My rankings as of now would be:

Grand Budapest Hotel
Life Aquatic
Darjeeling Limited
Moonrise Kingdom
Rushmore
Royal Tenenbaums
Bottle Rocket
Fantastic Mr. Fox

Anyone else pickup the new Grand Budapest volume of Wes Anderson Collection by Matt Zoeller Seitz? I haven't cracked into it just yet but looking forward to it.

02-17-2015, 01:05 AM	#120158
musick Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:195 Digital collection:27 iTunes collection:26 Trading Score:24	as if you care Top to bottom ... Bottle Rocket The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Rushmore Hotel Chevalier/Darjeeling Limited The Royal Tenenbaums Fantastic Mr. Fox The Grand Budapest Hotel Moonrise Kingdom most after BR can go up or down 1 spot at any time depending on given mood Last edited by musick; 02-17-2015 at 01:18 AM.

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02-16-2015, 10:13 PM	#120143
Ausjdm Active Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:DC Trading Score:7	I wanna see Mullholland Dr. CC Blu as much as the next guy. But what will be the special features? I thought Lynch has bearly ever talked about the film's meanings etc?

02-16-2015, 10:23 PM	#120146
JulesAndJim Active Member Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:1	My prediction: The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) Complete Masahiro Shinoda box set A Canterbury Tale (1944) Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970) Mother Joan of the Angels (1961)

02-17-2015, 12:44 AM	#120152
LPMA Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Blu-ray collection:28	Hmm no announcement today and no one is freaking out?

02-17-2015, 01:01 AM	#120155
ajburke Active Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Rochester, NY 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:1058 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:2	Hello all! First post, but longtime lurker. I quite like Wes's films. This how I prefer them: 1. Royal Tenebaums 2. Grand Budapest Hotel 3. Rushmore 4. Moonrise Kingdom 5. Bottle Rocket 6. Life Aquatic 7. Fantastic Mr. Fox 8. Darjeeling Limited I enjoy all of these movies, and there are some close calls when ranking them. I think what sets the top 3 on my list apart from the other 5 are the great central performances (Hackman, Fiennes, and Murray respectively). They really ground all the eccentric stuff people probably take issue with when it comes to Wes. Cheers!

02-17-2015, 01:02 AM	#120156
WonderWeasel Senior Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Kansas City 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:837 DVD collection:151	I just watched the CC blu-ray of 'Modern Times' for the first time. Damn, Paulette Goddard was gorgeous in it, and looked even better in HD.

02-17-2015, 01:04 AM	#120157
SlickDamian Expert Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Canada 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:642 DVD collection:160	Love Wes Anderson films. My opinion, favorite to least favorite: Fantastic Mr. Fox Moonrise Kingdom The Darjeeling Limited Life Aquatic Grand Budapest Hotel Rushmore The Royal Tenenbaums Bottle Rocket I'm a big fan of all of his films. Grand Budapest Hotel is great and I hope that he gets an Oscar for it.

02-17-2015, 01:13 AM	#120160
Trace17 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1341 Trading Score:136	Although I did really like Fantastic Mr. Fox when it released, it has kinda lost its luster with me over the years. On the flip side, movies like Life Aquatic and Darjeeling have only grown on me after I disliked them at release. My rankings as of now would be: Grand Budapest Hotel Life Aquatic Darjeeling Limited Moonrise Kingdom Rushmore Royal Tenenbaums Bottle Rocket Fantastic Mr. Fox Anyone else pickup the new Grand Budapest volume of Wes Anderson Collection by Matt Zoeller Seitz? I haven't cracked into it just yet but looking forward to it.

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