What did you watch today? v 7.0

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Permalink Reply by Whatchawatchin on May 11, 2008 at 12:24pm

Same. I own it and have watched it a bunch of times. Defoe is so wonderfully over the top.

Permalink Reply by Pihk on May 12, 2008 at 7:28am

I believe that there is a documentary on IW about how the writer/director shot himself in the balls with all this excessive egoism after Boondock had its minor success.

Permalink Reply by Microwaved on May 12, 2008 at 7:52am

Not only that but the kid was a bartender from Iowa who will never work in the movie biz again.

Idiot.

Permalink Reply by joeoftexas on May 11, 2008 at 3:15pm

Thanks for reminding me to watch this one.

Permalink Reply by runnr1 on May 11, 2008 at 3:55pm

The Orphanage - 5/5. There are some absolutely intense scenes in this movie that involve very creepy kids. Excellent story and direction. Worth having to read the subtitles. If you're a horror fan, you must see this.

Goya's Ghosts - 3/5. Not bad, not the best. Overall, a disturbing story, particularly the ending (I guess an understatement, considering that it's about the corrupt power of the Catholic Church during the Spanish Inquisition). Javier Bardem makes this film, as you just love to hate him. Natalie Portman pulls off the pitiful Ines very well. **Bonus - I saw Girl with the Pearl Earring two weeks ago, which was also about the Spanish artist Goya. I liked that movie better (Colin Firth). Guess I've had my fill of 18th century Spanish art for awhile.

Permalink Reply by joeoftexas on May 11, 2008 at 7:09pm

I need to check out The Orphanage - Someone said it is available now to IW ("Instant Watch") on Netflix.

Permalink Reply by runnr1 on May 11, 2008 at 7:15pm

I think you're right. Definitely check it out.

Permalink Reply by Pihk on May 12, 2008 at 7:18am

Ditto.

I know I'll be flogged, but I thought Pan's Labyrinth was overrated. I watched it twice and still didn't see how it could rise above 3 stars. I did appreciate the dude sewing his face though.

Permalink Reply by Microwaved on May 12, 2008 at 7:52am

I thought Pan's Labyrinth was overrated too, and I actually really liked it and I really like Del Torro. It's just wasn't the movie I was expecting.

Permalink Reply by Pihk on May 12, 2008 at 7:54am

I was expecting more...of something. I dunno what exactly but it didn't have it.

Permalink Reply by The Professor on May 12, 2008 at 4:02pm

I'm with you guys....

Permalink Reply by JerbearSC on May 12, 2008 at 3:15pm

I liked Pan's Labyrinth but it doesn't compare to The Devils Backbone or The Orphanage. Seemed more like an "Are you afraid of The Dark" episode for kids.

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