Synecdoche, New York (1 Viewer)

[Kermit McDermott]

I'd like to see it. Kaufman is a screenwriting genius. Can he direct? I dunno

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

heroic film making! like swimming against a flood of tears.

Nice one

 

[Jim Daniels]

The scene where this song kicks in... heartbreaking. Nearly in tears... both times.

http://hypem.com/track/670326

Yeah, there were some lovely moments like that. I really liked the first 40 mins or so. I also found the speech given by the priest dude towards the end, very affecting.

I was just waiting for even a little bit of sunshine or even a rainbow to lift the spirits. This is what makes Eternal Sunshine one of my favourite films...

I did think the way he dealt with time passing (years seeming like weeks/months) was spot on. Maybe I should give it another shot...

 

[Squiggle]

I haven't seen it yet, but on the recommendation of Ms Hives I do plan to give it a viewing soon.

 

[Jill Hives]

I haven't seen it yet, but on the recommendation of Ms Hives I do plan to give it a viewing soon.

Don't blame me if you walk out.

 

[Squiggle]

Don't blame me if you walk out.

Ha! I'll be demanding you refund the price of the ticket, at least.

 

[Jill Hives]

Yeah, there were some lovely moments like that. I really liked the first 40 mins or so. I also found the speech given by the priest dude towards the end, very affecting.

I was just waiting for even a little bit of sunshine or even a rainbow to lift the spirits. This is what makes Eternal Sunshine one of my favourite films...

I did think the way he dealt with time passing (years seeming like weeks/months) was spot on. Maybe I should give it another shot...

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Did they not both end the same? Realizing that we keep repeating the same mistakes? Thinking each time we start again we'll get it right?

 

[ITalkShite]

Shut up Goff

 

[Jim Daniels]

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Did they not both end the same? Realizing that we keep repeating the same mistakes? Thinking each time we start again we'll get it right?

I don't either! So its also in white text

The difference I felt with Eternal Sunshine was that they realised that it didn't matter if their relationship wasn't going to work out, cause the good times totally made up for it. I thought that was really beautiful and so true. The scene where they agreed that they would end up doing each others head in but accepting "and thats ok... Ok!" is one of my favourite ever cinema moments.

But with SNY, there just didn't seem to be any hope at all, especially at the end, when it counts! Sorry Jill, I know there nothing worse than negative comments about something you love!

 

[Jill Hives]

I don't either! So its also in white text

For Jim:





I think that moment happens after the film ends (well it did for me as I'm a romantic deep down as much as I try to hide it) sitting there, in the seat, it hit me like a truck. You're not dead stop acting like you are.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

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[Jim Daniels]

For Jim:

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For Jill..!


Thats a really nice observation and comment, and I understand where you are coming from now. The ending was a real wake up call. Maybe thats the hope I was looking for!

 

[Squiggle]

For Jim:

For Jill..!ope I was looking for!

Get a room, you two!

 

[Cormcolash]

I also found the speech given by the priest dude towards the end, very affecting.

That was one of the best bits of the film.
Of course, everyone should already know what he was saying, anyway.

 

[Jim Daniels]

Get a room, you two!

Ha!

It would only end in tears... but that would be ok*

*little in-thread joke

 

[Goff]

Shut up Goff

Ah, there's Italkshite again.

Gobshite.

Haven't heard from you in ages. How the hell are ya?

 

[travispickle]

i can't be arsed reading through this thread - should i see this movie?

 

[Lili Marlene]

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[travispickle]

This is interesting - Kaufman talking about the warehouse
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/23/movies/20081024_KAUFMAN_AUDIOSS/index.html#

 

[ernesto]

just finished watching this.

i am drained. maybe still a bit confused. but fuck, excellent.
amazing.