[Sway]

I consider myself to be a moderate film buff. I can enjoy the classics like Citizen Kane and The Third Man, foreign films like City of God, and yes, even the more simple, fun films like Anchorman. I'm not a snob or anything, but I think I have pretty good taste in what I view. So, considering I am unable to start a book club because I don't know how to read, I thought I might try a sort of movie of the month thing on SOL. Each month (or whatever), provided this takes off, I'll select an easily accessable film that I'm either interested in seeing myself or that I've already seen and think is really stellar. If you want to watch it, please do, but there's no obligation or tally that will be kept like in those naziesque book clubs.. Then, comment on it here, discuss certain scenes, actors, or whatever you want to related to the movie. I think it could be fun.

The first movie I've decided on is...

The Usual Suspects
1 hour 46 minutes / R
Directed by: Bryan Singer
Starring: Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio Del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Kevin Spacey

When a ship containing drugs blows up while in harbor, a crippled witness named Verbal Kint (Spacey) is called in to tell what happened. Kint starts us off at the very beginning, where five criminals are hauled in for a crooked police lineup. One of them, Dean Keaton (Byrne), is a former criminal who wants to go straight. He soon turns back to crime, however, when his business chances fail due to the never ending hounding of the cops. The crime spree of the five goes well, until the assistant for the mythical figure "Keyser Soze" comes bearing a job for them. The events leading up to and after the harbor explosion will have you guessing until the very end.

In my opinion, the best aspect of this movie is having the events narrated by Verbal Kint. It really helps you understand them, much more than if one of the other characters had narrated it. The plot twists and intrigue also give the story a lot of oomph. This movie is one of the finest crime movies I have ever seen, if not the finest, and I was left trying to piece together the mystery up to the end.

This film, as far as I'm concerned, is flawless. Please watch so we can get a discussion going and don't read any spoilers!

[arrowone]

This is a great idea Sway. I think I saw something similar to this recently, maybe a re-release..? Anyhow, I'll be sure to rent it as soon as possible, so that I might be able to fully participate.

[Sway]

Oh yeah, if anyone ever wants to suggest a future movie, feel free to post in the thread or PM me.

[arrowone]

The vineman thing in your sig is fucking hillarious.

And might I suggest Aviator?

You'll note that I remembered not to leech this time.

[Sway]

So was this a bad idea or does anyone else intend to participate?

[???????]

I'd love to join, but until I'm able to see more films that I know I'll enjoy, I can't really participate at all.

If I had to choose an individual movie, I'd say that I loved Rush Hour 2.

[Nine]

I'll participate seldomly because I'm not much of a movie guy. Hell, if I've actually seen a movie you post, I'll get involved.

[Muzzy Roberto]

I'm renting it Monday.

I would also like to suggest that we keep movie sugeestions to a minimum. Actually, don't suggest any movie on this thread. PM Sway with them. I don't want this to end wup with 5000 suggestions of movies and no discussion of them.

[Kvitne]

I'll try to see as many movies as I can. However I'm at college now, and unless everything is totally dead, it's not really that much fun to sit in your room watching movies.

[Master of AFTER]

I'm not much of a movie buff myself... Most of the films I do see are pretty mainstream, with the occasional obscure martial arts flick and older 'buddy picture' comedy thrown in. I do think this is a very interesting idea for a topic though, and I'd be happy to join in if and when the featured film is one that I've actually seen.

[Ra1nbow G3rm]

I would like to join.

This post has been edited by Ra1nbow G3rm: 10 September 2006 - 09:54 PM

[Sway]

Trust me guys, this isn't some artsy movie, it's really sweet as hell. I'll even condone downloading it if that's what it takes.

[Muzzy Roberto]

Muzzy Roberto, on Sep 9 2006, 05:35 PM, said:

I would also like to suggest that we keep movie sugeestions to a minimum. Actually, don't suggest any movie on this thread. PM Sway with them. I don't want this to end wup with 5000 suggestions of movies and no discussion of them.

Someone wasn't listening.

[Sway]

Yeah, Muzzy's right, just PM me.

[Ra1nbow G3rm]

Edited.

[Sway]

Alright, thanks guys, for your high enthusiasm and low fulfillment. I'll try this one more time.

The movie is...

Wet Hot American Summer
1 hour 37 minutes / R
Directed by: David Wain
Starring: Michael Showalter, Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, Christopher Meloni

This is my absolute favorite comedy ever. It's a perfect spoof/homage to some of the 70s/80s comedies many of you are familiar with, while at the same time being its own story. You might recognize most of the cast from the old MTV skit show The State, though it has some stars like Garofalo and Pierce. This movie went way under the radar, but Comedy Central does show it from time to time (DO NOT WATCH THIS VERSION, CENSORING FOR TV RUINS IT).

Basically, the plot of the movie is that it's the last day of summer camp and the film focuses on certain campers/counselors who want closure to the summer. It's all really just a way to tie together the truckloads of priceless jokes and gags.

I have never laughed so hard in my life as I did watching this movie for this first time. It's just that brilliant. If you love The State, Stella, or Reno 911!, you will love this movie. I don't really know what else to say. It's the perfect comedy. Please watch.

[Kvitne]

This is now at the top of my "movies to see" list. I think the library at my school has it, I'll have to check it out tomorrow. Everyone needs to freakin' watch this because if there's one thing that Sway knows, it's what's funny.

[Gold_TSG]

How bad is that new Jackass movie?

[Kvitne]

I just watched Wet Hot American Summer, and I have to say it was one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. And I've seen many a funny movie. Great pick Sway, don't let up on the movie club thing!

If I could suggest another movie, people should really rent or buy Thank You For Smoking. It's freakin' hilarious.

This post has been edited by Kvitne: 08 October 2006 - 12:43 AM

[Sway]

Actually I plan to watch that movie tonight.

Glad you liked WHAS, Kvitne. I enjoy it when I can get people to watch a lesser-known but really good movie. Thanks for watching, I appreciate you trying to help me out with this.

And oh yeah...

Gold_TSG, on Oct 7 2006, 05:01 PM, said:

How bad is that new Jackass movie?

It is quite good for what it is. I don't know what else there is to say. It's just a bunch of guys hurting themselves, which is very funny.