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Comment on Was David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive the Best Movie of the Decade? by Lo(what?)ve

Lo(what?)ve — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:32:08 +0000

Probably the best film of all time. I don’t like this reviewer. I don’t like critics in general, they are parasites. I will criticize this reviewer though. The dumpster guy did not represent creepiness. The dumpster scene represents the dark corners of the blond woman’s true life seeping into the story universe, where she is loved by a car crash victim. This movie is a brilliant, brilliant movie, perhaps too good, because it makes David Lynch seem like he is keeping some godlike ability from us. “Why don’t you make another Mullholland Drive David?”, we ask impatiently. But there is no answer because the brilliance that is this film, like the brilliance in many of greatest works of art, is not the sum total of the artist’s contribution. It is just a moment, just a pinch of the truth of love, and the truth of the madness of the world juxtaposed on top of one another. The inevitability love and madness is perhaps the only absolute truth in this world of ours, and Mulholland Drive, whether Lynch foresaw it or not, brings the opium weight of love to his character’s eyelids, and the burning light of icarus’ sun on their wings. Bam.

Comment on My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Movies of 2011 by Levi Novey

Levi Novey — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:52:00 +0000

That’s interesting that you don’t like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but I guess it’s just as random as my own personal likes and dislikes (for instance Giamatti).

I’ll make note of what you say about Tree of Life. That’s kind of what I figured. Not a good movie to start late in the evening.

Comment on My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Movies of 2011 by crazymonk

crazymonk — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:40:11 +0000

Yeah, I had to see Tree of Life twice before I was really sold on it, although even on the first viewing I found great beauty in it. It’s a film that is really rewarding to view in the theater, but if you must watch it at home I recommend avoiding as many distractions as possible.

No dice on A Better Life, I only heard about it fairly recently, during the pre-Oscar talk. 50/50 I’m vaguely interested in, but I have to say that I’ve never really liked Joseph Gordon-Levitt in anything I’ve seen of his (including Brick and 500 Days of Summer).

Comment on My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Movies of 2011 by Levi Novey

Levi Novey — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:07:32 +0000

Hey, thanks Crazymonk. I did see a lot of mainstream films as well, they just were not particularly memorable. I didn’t realize that Win Win was made by the same person as The Visitor. Both are very good films.

As for the other ones you mention, yes I definitely still want to see some of those that I missed including Drive, Hugo, and Tree of Life. We rented Tree of Life once but ultimately did not feel like we had the energy or as much time as we would have liked for a Terrence Malick film. I’ve heard it’s either a love it or hate it kind of affair, much like all of Malick’s ambitious films. We will definitely rent it again soon though. Drive is probably next on our list.

We saw 50 / 50 last night, and although I wouldn’t call it one of my favorites of 2011, it definitely was one of the better made films we saw. After seeing it, it’s somewhat surprising that Joseph Gordon-Levitt didn’t get an Oscar nomination for his performance. He’s probably due at some point though– although maybe like Leonardo DiCaprio he’s going to have to wait a while… Seems like the Academy might have a bias against younger actors, although I guess James Franco did get a nomination for 127 hours last year (and it was probably deserved).

Did you see A Better Life by any chance? I want to see that one too. It’s been kind of under-the-radar. I still need to see The Interrupters as well. We haven’t seen as many documentaries and foreign films as I would have liked this year (including a Separation).

Comment on My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Movies of 2011 by crazymonk

crazymonk — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:56:28 +0000

Some nice choices here — it’s good to see that you’re seeing non-mainstream films with your limited viewing time. I’m a Thomas McCarthy fan after seeing The Visitor, so I’d like to see Win Win, and Beginners is on my list as well. (And, as an aside, I really want to see A Separation.) Some films I liked that didn’t get a mention here: Drive, Tree of Life, Margaret, Hugo, and Meek’s Cutoff. Did you catch any of those?

Comment on Cool Photos of the Georgia Aquarium by Gordon

Gordon — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:07:43 +0000

That image above is a saw shark and not a saw fish. Just wanted to let you know

Cheers

Comment on Europe Bans Illegal Timber Trade by Timber

Timber — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:22:22 +0000

Thank you for the great post guys…

Comment on Help Save the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps by Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:34:56 +0000

My name is Jessica and I worked for the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps before it was cut. I was among those who was working when the program was cut. I am one of those 18-25 year olds that has learned helpful skills and has had the opportunity to have schooling through the PCC. They have helped me get my Emergency Medical Technican, Emergency First Responder, OSHA, Masonry, CPR/AED, my driver’s license and so much more. I wished that the program did not end, because of this program I am a better person, better team player, and have the respect for any one, who I have to work with.

Comment on Praying Mantis Escapes Death on Windshield, Now Beloved / Endangered Pet by Levi Novey

Levi Novey — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:58:33 +0000

Thanks for these tips, Betsy! All very helpful.

Comment on Praying Mantis Escapes Death on Windshield, Now Beloved / Endangered Pet by Betsy Feathers

Betsy Feathers — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:50:16 +0000

We have had good results keeping the flightless fruit fly culture in the enclosure with the mantis nymphs- it provides a constant food supply that the little mantis can handle. Also, misting the enclosure with water a couple times a day without soaking it is recommended. Mantis nymphs get some moisture out of their food, but still need some water.
The resource I read suggested that after three moltings, the mantis is in good shape to be let loose, if that is your ultimate goal. We have hundreds of the little guys- so undoubtedly we will let some go when the time comes, and keep one or two as “pets.” Good luck- I think they are just the neatest little bugs!