tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post3687089676113935598..comments2024-03-24T04:12:24.783-04:00Comments on A PERSON IN THE DARK: SPELLBOUND BY MOVIES? YOU MUST GO AND SEE "HUGO"FlickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-11695473177924348792011-11-29T05:21:28.844-05:002011-11-29T05:21:28.844-05:00@ Vince: can't wait to see "The Artist.&q...@ Vince: can't wait to see "The Artist." As for the game - I'm on it.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-82956949677542745352011-11-29T01:36:15.966-05:002011-11-29T01:36:15.966-05:00With this and "The Artist," it looks to ...With this and "The Artist," it looks to be a wonderful Christmas for those of us who love film history.<br /><br />OT: Flick Chick, you've been selected by me to do the next leg of the second round of "Classic Film: Six Degrees Of Separation." Your assignment (speaking of legs) is to do the first part of connecting Carole Lombard to Goldie Hawn. Find out more at http://carole-and-co.livejournal.com/463696.html.<br /><br />Good luck!VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-63626963988112137802011-11-28T20:24:19.867-05:002011-11-28T20:24:19.867-05:00Great review, SoberFilmCritic. I'll take fans ...Great review, SoberFilmCritic. I'll take fans over movie snobs any day - we are what make the magic!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-72389154403913632542011-11-27T12:45:35.046-05:002011-11-27T12:45:35.046-05:00Glad to hear that, Renee - I think old and young a...Glad to hear that, Renee - I think old and young alike will enjoy this film. It is a Trojan horse in the sense that Scorsese hides his message in a family film. And the use of 3-D here is really a must. It is beautifully and artfully done and never used solely for "wow" factor (although you do find yourself going "wow" many times!).FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-25458809470830936962011-11-27T12:41:36.995-05:002011-11-27T12:41:36.995-05:00@Edna’s Place: Actually, the box office on Hugo is...@Edna’s Place: Actually, the box office on <i>Hugo</i> is pretty good. According to boxofficeguru.com, its estimated weekend per-screen average is slightly higher than that of <i>The Muppets.</i> What makes its total gross look low is the fact that <i>Hugo</i> is only playing on 1,277 screens. By comparison, <i>The Muppets</i> is screening at 3,440 theatres.Renée Hirshfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347284583362135629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-14138979401294669192011-11-27T12:05:14.682-05:002011-11-27T12:05:14.682-05:00Dorian - see it in 3-D if you can. It is Scorsese&...Dorian - see it in 3-D if you can. It is Scorsese's homage to the special effects of Melies and it adds a great deal to the magical quality of the film.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-77081238827402526282011-11-27T11:57:34.088-05:002011-11-27T11:57:34.088-05:00FlickChick, I loved your rapturous review of HUGO!...FlickChick, I loved your rapturous review of HUGO! Although we of Team Bartilucci think 3-D is overrated, we definitely want to see HUGO; it looks as stunning and magical as I'd hoped it would, considering it's pretty much about Georges Melies (they did a great job of making Sir Ben Kingsley look like Melies, too!). Most likely we'll see it in a 2-D version, however, since A.) we haven't seen many 3-D films that weren't just as enjoyable in 2-D, and B.) 3-D movie prices are more expensive, and we're on a tight budget! :-)DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-89021202019162106032011-11-27T09:33:44.525-05:002011-11-27T09:33:44.525-05:00@ Edna's Place - I think Scorsese tried to mak...@ Edna's Place - I think Scorsese tried to make a mainstream film that speaks to larger audience on this subject. I am not really a fan of 3-D, but here it is done beautifully and, I think, the trickery is Scorses's tribute to Melies (since MS is not really aspecial effects kind of director). There is some slapstick, not poorly done - mostly a whimsical story of the children whose story expands to include Melies.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-64087232080577522992011-11-27T09:31:08.753-05:002011-11-27T09:31:08.753-05:00@ Becky - at first I thought I had gone to the wro...@ Becky - at first I thought I had gone to the wrong theater and wandered into a kiddy movie. I think they are advertising it as a kids film because - truthfully, if the advertisement centered on Melies, probably not too many people would be interested.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-65238259788868133642011-11-27T09:29:37.954-05:002011-11-27T09:29:37.954-05:00@ Dawn: The reaction in the theater was very good ...@ Dawn: The reaction in the theater was very good - both young and old, it seemed, so I hope a lot of people do go see it.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-35618908603864299572011-11-27T08:46:45.007-05:002011-11-27T08:46:45.007-05:00Anyone wanting to see this film, should, since the...Anyone wanting to see this film, should, since the box office is weak on it. With the Christmas movie season in full swing, it could get pulled off of smaller markets where it's not playing well, making room for other 3-D films. <br /><br />Also, I have seen it shown in none 3-D form, for those wanting to see the film, but tight on cash, with the holidays and all. Any good story really doesn't need 3-D, even though this was made for 3-D. But that is your choice.)<br /><br />But if you're interested in the film, surely check out the book. It's where all the great images in the film were inspired from. I'm checking it out myself. Could be a great Christmas gift for your kids, or the kid in you.<br /><br />I read the book has a serious tone, which the film turned more slapstick.Edna's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930822209513131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-10317501736349557902011-11-27T08:30:11.783-05:002011-11-27T08:30:11.783-05:00FlickChick, I had no IDEA this movie was about Mel...FlickChick, I had no IDEA this movie was about Melies and movies! I thought it was just a kid's movie and really didn't know anything about it. Why on earth didn't they advertise it the way you described it?! I really want to run to the theatre now! Good review, and I really appreciate the heads-up!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-1412150453021115672011-11-27T07:55:43.537-05:002011-11-27T07:55:43.537-05:00I just saw the movie trailer, I can not wait to se...I just saw the movie trailer, I can not wait to see it. I think this film is going to be a huge hit. Thank you for spotlighing itDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.com