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Is anyone aware of any good films coming soon to theatres or DVD worth watching?

Permalink Reply by Will on July 11, 2008 at 6:17pm: I recently saw Savage Grace in the theater. Directed by Tom Kalin (Swoon), it is a true story about the Baekland family of the Bakelite plastics dynasty. Julianne Moore is remarkable. The film may be tough for some (Barbara Baekland, at one point, is in bed w/ stud for hire Hugh Dancy, and her son joins them). Of course, it ends tragically; the last bit of sexual activity in the film moves into Ma Mere territory. I recommend it with reservations (and not because of the sexual content).; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mighty on July 11, 2008 at 6:41pm: Derek Jarman's the Glitterbox came out Mort. Criterion is releasing Chunking Express on Blu-ray and the nasty Salo. Salo to me is like watching a car wreck on the side of the road, I just can't turn away and get fascinated by it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Headcheese on July 14, 2008 at 6:56pm: Is Criterion finally releasing Salo? I've been waiting forever, I've always wanted to see that. I have heard it's like you said, a car wreck that you can't turn away from.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mighty on July 14, 2008 at 7:03pm: Yes, it is very graphic but the point comes across very clearly if you know about the film and why it was made. Since so many people are use to torture porn, they might not think anything of it and think it is very tame. Put it this way, if it was a documentary on how fascism works, objectification of people, and about consumerism to set an extreme example, than everyone would say how great it is. But if you are looking at it as entertainment value and not seeing the point, then people hate it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mighty on July 14, 2008 at 7:05pm: I just took off The Ruins earlier today. Read the novel and didn't like it so much. So I figured if the movie was the same as the book then I wouldn't like it.
The authors other novel, A Simple Plan, I loved, and the movie version I really liked.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mighty on July 14, 2008 at 7:44pm: Read the book b4 you watch the movie. It is a good book and I don't rave too often about novels. I am an English literature snob after all.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Headcheese on July 14, 2008 at 7:36pm: I'm on a long wait for The Ruins but I want to see it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Headcheese on July 14, 2008 at 7:40pm: btw I love DeCocteau cheese and his beautiful boys films. I do feel a little lecherous while watching his gorgeous but baby actors, if ya know what I mean. Young, dumb and gorgeous, just the way I like them but I am starting to get of the age where it's a tad, well, lecherous!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mighty on July 14, 2008 at 7:46pm: At my age at the moment, I am perfectly fine with young, dumb, and gorgeous. Especially after the bf leaves me at the end of the month.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mighty on July 14, 2008 at 3:11pm: I cannot wait for Milk to come out at the theatre.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Headcheese on July 14, 2008 at 7:26pm: I'm kind of psyched for Milk as well.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Headcheese on July 14, 2008 at 7:36pm: Gus Van Sant is hit or miss for me, I hated and abhored Gerry! I'm hoping for the best with this one.; ▶ Reply to This