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Bryan, I think the ending of Magnolia was the most important split second of film-making ever. That smile said everything! -Cash | Bryan, I think the ending of Magnolia was the most important split second of film-making ever. That smile said everything! -Cash | ||
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| + | Okay, I must respond! Working backwards- yes, Cash is right about Magnolia (even if it is off topic), brilliant ending that gives hope to the still pondering viewer! Next, I am not saying that Matewan and TWBB are completely the same or total parallels, Bryan. I was simply trying to preemptively defend Matewan since so many people were grumbling about it after the viewing (or inappropriately laughing... Christine). I wanted to compare it to another acclaimed film that could easily receive the same criticisms towards pacing or depressing themes on humanity (making it, simply, not a fun watch). The films are also both stylistically excellent, though I was not trying to compare the scores, since they are obviously very different and used for very different story-telling effects (I just said I liked them). And on the topic of Will Oldham's performance, the character annoyed me at first, but his performance only grew stronger throughout the movie, along with his character. And lastly, Cash, you must be very sensitive about TWBB if you think I was ragging on it before. Personally, I never want to see it again because DDL's character is so excellently despicable and undeserving of sympathy and the long open shots of the midwest make me want to fall asleep... but it is in no way a bad movie (in fact it is quite original, creative, brilliantly acted/scripted, thought provoking, and stirring) as I think I have made clear. --Jackie Reed | ||
Also, I liked how the spy in Matewan was the guy who played the warden in Shawshank. That man is good at being evil. -Bryan Mull | Also, I liked how the spy in Matewan was the guy who played the warden in Shawshank. That man is good at being evil. -Bryan Mull | ||
