I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Watch a WWII movie that was made during the War. The Japanese soldiers and officers were always played by a chubby Jewish guy (usually Marvin Miller) who spoke in clipped pigeon English between clenched teeth, or by Asian actors using Chinese names.
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Watch a WWII movie that was made during the War. The Japanese soldiers and officers were always played by a chubby Jewish guy (usually Marvin Miller) who spoke in clipped pigeon English between clenched teeth, or by Asian actors using Chinese names.
Something something something Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 14, 2013, 12:25:26 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Watch a WWII movie that was made during the War. The Japanese soldiers and officers were always played by a chubby Jewish guy (usually Marvin Miller) who spoke in clipped pigeon English between clenched teeth, or by Asian actors using Chinese names.
Something something something Breakfast at Tiffany's.
A-MISS GORIGHTRY! I PLOTESS!
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:39:26 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 14, 2013, 12:25:26 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Watch a WWII movie that was made during the War. The Japanese soldiers and officers were always played by a chubby Jewish guy (usually Marvin Miller) who spoke in clipped pigeon English between clenched teeth, or by Asian actors using Chinese names.
Something something something Breakfast at Tiffany's.
A-MISS GORIGHTRY! I PLOTESS!
John Wayne as Genghis Khan in "The Conqueror"
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 05:20:35 PM
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:39:26 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 14, 2013, 12:25:26 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Watch a WWII movie that was made during the War. The Japanese soldiers and officers were always played by a chubby Jewish guy (usually Marvin Miller) who spoke in clipped pigeon English between clenched teeth, or by Asian actors using Chinese names.
Something something something Breakfast at Tiffany's.
A-MISS GORIGHTRY! I PLOTESS!
John Wayne as Genghis Khan in "The Conqueror"
While we are on the topic, how about Ali MacGraw as the prototypical Jewish American Princess (J.A.P.) in "Goodbye, Columbus"? Who? Me? Racist?
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 05:20:35 PM
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:39:26 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 14, 2013, 12:25:26 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Watch a WWII movie that was made during the War. The Japanese soldiers and officers were always played by a chubby Jewish guy (usually Marvin Miller) who spoke in clipped pigeon English between clenched teeth, or by Asian actors using Chinese names.
Something something something Breakfast at Tiffany's.
A-MISS GORIGHTRY! I PLOTESS!
John Wayne as Genghis Khan in "The Conqueror"
http://youtu.be/ihXs7Le1NfE (http://youtu.be/ihXs7Le1NfE)
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 05:25:36 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 05:20:35 PM
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:39:26 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 14, 2013, 12:25:26 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Watch a WWII movie that was made during the War. The Japanese soldiers and officers were always played by a chubby Jewish guy (usually Marvin Miller) who spoke in clipped pigeon English between clenched teeth, or by Asian actors using Chinese names.
Something something something Breakfast at Tiffany's.
A-MISS GORIGHTRY! I PLOTESS!
John Wayne as Genghis Khan in "The Conqueror"
While we are on the topic, how about Ali MacGraw as the prototypical Jewish American Princess (J.A.P.) in "Goodbye, Columbus"? Who? Me? Racist?
(http://www.jewishjournal.com/images/featured/Screen_shot_2013-05-20_at_10.55.51_AM.png)
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Agreed - this wasn't a perfect movie - the goofy language used by the post-apocalyptic Valley People was more frustrating for me than the yellowface - but I really enjoyed it. This is a pretty cool graphic that ties together the timelines.
http://io9.com/still-confused-by-cloud-atlas-infographic-featurette-505751083
Quote from: R-V on December 20, 2013, 09:54:06 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Agreed - this wasn't a perfect movie - the goofy language used by the post-apocalyptic Valley People was more frustrating for me than the yellowface - but I really enjoyed it. This is a pretty cool graphic that ties together the timelines.
http://io9.com/still-confused-by-cloud-atlas-infographic-featurette-505751083
Just saw this. I own the book and I'm pretty sure I wanna read it now.
I got this book from the library and after 3 pages decided "fuck it, I'll just watch the movie instead."
Kind of wish I hadn't done any of it.
Quote from: flannj on June 14, 2013, 06:46:35 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 05:25:36 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 05:20:35 PM
Quote from: Tonker on June 14, 2013, 04:39:26 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 14, 2013, 12:25:26 PM
Quote from: CBStew on June 14, 2013, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 14, 2013, 09:40:06 AM
I really liked this. I don't think many people did. I also think many people are scared off by the length and confusing premise.
I think if you a) watch it in two parts and b) try to enjoy the movie vs. worrying about a linear story it really works.
It's not perfect by any means. White people in Asian make up is always hilarious.
But I really liked it.
Watch a WWII movie that was made during the War. The Japanese soldiers and officers were always played by a chubby Jewish guy (usually Marvin Miller) who spoke in clipped pigeon English between clenched teeth, or by Asian actors using Chinese names.
Something something something Breakfast at Tiffany's.
A-MISS GORIGHTRY! I PLOTESS!
John Wayne as Genghis Khan in "The Conqueror"
While we are on the topic, how about Ali MacGraw as the prototypical Jewish American Princess (J.A.P.) in "Goodbye, Columbus"? Who? Me? Racist?
(http://www.jewishjournal.com/images/featured/Screen_shot_2013-05-20_at_10.55.51_AM.png)
Mel Brooks as a Yiddish speaking Native American was hilarious. It went along with Cat Ballou's father insisting that Native Americans were the "Lost Tribe" is Israel.
I haven't seen this movie