The Canyons (directed by Paul Schrader and starring Lindsay Lohan) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

MrBlonde · 08-04-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Hmm. Still sounds better than writing about Kick Ass 2 or We are the Millers. I'm in!

Not a Kick Ass fan?

Abdrewes · 08-04-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Scottie and Coops tongue-lashing's have me really excited to see this!

Kinda crazy too because their sensibilities are totally different.

Abdrewes · 08-04-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Not a Kick Ass fan?

Kick Ass was a decent watch, but seriously, a review wouldnt make an entertaining read. At least mine.

Britnasty · 08-04-2013, 10:34 PM

I watched it and gave it a 2/5.

Basically its a horrible movie but yet I couldn't hit the 'Stop' button. Lindsay Lohan was the star here. The role of Tara seemed to serve as a therapeutic experience for her. The role of a washed up, strung out girl in the Hollywood scene, flitting between boyfriend to boyfriend, experiencing an affair, and all of that, it seemed to really make her take this role full charge and give it all she could. It showed that she can still be a venerable actress, just needs to get her things together.

James Deen should just stick to porn. He is an awful actor outside of the adult industry and his line delivery is horrendous. The only time I was happy to see him was when his stuff was flopping around haha. You can tell Bret wrote Christian to be in a nutshell, a mirror image of Patrick Bateman, but James Deen isn't 1/10000000000th of an actor Christian Bale is so it comes off haphazard and more like a parody.

Otherwise this reads much like a film grad's first film and the actors treat it like one.

Scottie · 08-04-2013, 10:41 PM

Was anyone else waiting for the cops to come and snatch Lindsay up?

As horrible as all of the acting was, I think James Deen did the best job (and that's not saying very much).

Hawkguy · 08-04-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Britnasty

The only time I was happy to see him was when his stuff was flopping around haha.

Yeah, the film definitely needed more of that

Britnasty · 08-04-2013, 10:46 PM

Apparently, the VOD version is 7 minutes shorter than the Theatrical version and those 7 minutes are full frontal nudity from James and the kid who played Ryan. Those cuts had to be made in order to get an iTunes rental agreement. The 7 minutes will be back on the DVD/Blu release.

Hawkguy · 08-04-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Britnasty

Apparently, the VOD version is 7 minutes shorter than the Theatrical version and those 7 minutes are full frontal nudity from James and the kid who played Ryan. Those cuts had to be made in order to get an iTunes rental agreement. The 7 minutes will be back on the DVD/Blu release.

Ugh, do I sound totally creepy if I want to see it on blu-ray now

Abdrewes · 08-04-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Ugh, do I sound totally creepy if I want to see it on blu-ray now

Ummmm...yes, yes you do. If it was as horrible as you say, not even Gina Gershon could save it.

Hawkguy · 08-04-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Ummmm...yes, yes you do. If it was as horrible as you say, not even Gina Gershon could save it.

Nooo, it can't be saved. Don't misunderstand my creepy posting.

Abdrewes · 08-04-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Nooo, it can't be saved. Don't misunderstand my creepy posting.

MrBlonde · 08-04-2013, 11:06 PM

I can just see the cover quote now "James Deen's best performance since Cum Fart Cocktails 9!"

darry · 08-04-2013, 11:22 PM

Is this movie an adaptation that B.E.Ellis is happy with?

Britnasty · 08-05-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Ugh, do I sound totally creepy if I want to see it on blu-ray now

Nope LOL This will sound even creepier coming from this film of all places:

This film may have had the most thought provoking line I've heard in a while from a film. "When was the last time you saw a movie that meant something to you, that really made you stop and thinks".

Now that's a creepy thought. This shit film could have something so thought provoking and profound nestled in it.

Hawkguy · 08-05-2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Britnasty

Nope LOL

Awesome

remake · 08-05-2013, 01:29 AM

I love James Deen so I can't wait to see this.

SimBelm · 08-05-2013, 03:11 AM

I have a deep appreciation for Paul Schrader's willingness to use and abuse his reputation to continue filmmaking in an age where the type of film he made famous is non-existent, and that instead of trying to repeat the success of his namesakes he changed form, holding up a mirror to the Hollywood that's left him behind, all at the risk of losing face (it felt like many favours were called in here). I do feel like there is material here for a "better" film, to some extent I agree with iScottie about the films script and actors, however I don't think that improving those parts would achieve what Schrader was going for or at least building towards. It's a film about a vapid city that exploits those who are willing to do anything, and these people are represented by burnt out stars, no name actors, and the porn industry. Their faces as empty as their actions (mostly sexual encounters where motives rarely seem to matter), as empty as the derelict LA theatres that open the film, and as empty as the canyons of the films title. Hollywood has gone past the existentialist angst of Paul Schrader's characters with their attempts at creating a meaning in their lives, and here I think he's trying to show what is beyond all the fear and questioning, pure emptiness.

Yoku · 08-05-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

There is no way they could afford film on their budget, especially with Lindsey blowing the daily wages of the crew on sushi and booze.

That article i think is a interesting read probably better than the movie itself

Foggy · 08-05-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by darry

Is this movie an adaptation that B.E.Ellis is happy with?

He wrote the script for the film, so he better be!

darry · 08-05-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

He wrote the script for the film, so he better be!

hmm, then I'm not surprised that this movie is being panned by everyone.

08-04-2013, 10:46 PM	#47
Britnasty Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:721 Blu-ray collection:1920 Trading Score:574	Apparently, the VOD version is 7 minutes shorter than the Theatrical version and those 7 minutes are full frontal nudity from James and the kid who played Ryan. Those cuts had to be made in order to get an iTunes rental agreement. The 7 minutes will be back on the DVD/Blu release. Last edited by Britnasty; 08-04-2013 at 10:48 PM.

08-04-2013, 10:34 PM	#44
Britnasty Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:721 Blu-ray collection:1920 Trading Score:574	I watched it and gave it a 2/5. Basically its a horrible movie but yet I couldn't hit the 'Stop' button. Lindsay Lohan was the star here. The role of Tara seemed to serve as a therapeutic experience for her. The role of a washed up, strung out girl in the Hollywood scene, flitting between boyfriend to boyfriend, experiencing an affair, and all of that, it seemed to really make her take this role full charge and give it all she could. It showed that she can still be a venerable actress, just needs to get her things together. James Deen should just stick to porn. He is an awful actor outside of the adult industry and his line delivery is horrendous. The only time I was happy to see him was when his stuff was flopping around haha. You can tell Bret wrote Christian to be in a nutshell, a mirror image of Patrick Bateman, but James Deen isn't 1/10000000000th of an actor Christian Bale is so it comes off haphazard and more like a parody. Otherwise this reads much like a film grad's first film and the actors treat it like one.

08-04-2013, 10:41 PM	#45
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Was anyone else waiting for the cops to come and snatch Lindsay up? As horrible as all of the acting was, I think James Deen did the best job (and that's not saying very much).

08-04-2013, 11:06 PM	#52
MrBlonde Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:457 Trading Score:1	I can just see the cover quote now "James Deen's best performance since Cum Fart Cocktails 9!"

08-04-2013, 11:22 PM	#53
darry Power Member Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:90	Is this movie an adaptation that B.E.Ellis is happy with?

08-05-2013, 01:29 AM	#56
remake Banned Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:160	I love James Deen so I can't wait to see this.

08-05-2013, 03:11 AM	#57
SimBelm Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Scottish Highlands Blu-ray collection:-	I have a deep appreciation for Paul Schrader's willingness to use and abuse his reputation to continue filmmaking in an age where the type of film he made famous is non-existent, and that instead of trying to repeat the success of his namesakes he changed form, holding up a mirror to the Hollywood that's left him behind, all at the risk of losing face (it felt like many favours were called in here). I do feel like there is material here for a "better" film, to some extent I agree with iScottie about the films script and actors, however I don't think that improving those parts would achieve what Schrader was going for or at least building towards. It's a film about a vapid city that exploits those who are willing to do anything, and these people are represented by burnt out stars, no name actors, and the porn industry. Their faces as empty as their actions (mostly sexual encounters where motives rarely seem to matter), as empty as the derelict LA theatres that open the film, and as empty as the canyons of the films title. Hollywood has gone past the existentialist angst of Paul Schrader's characters with their attempts at creating a meaning in their lives, and here I think he's trying to show what is beyond all the fear and questioning, pure emptiness.

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