"Current Director/Actor films you'll see no matter what" Tue Dec-17-02 04:25 PM
Which *current* actors/actresses/directors will you go see in the theaters (not wait for video) no matter what the reviews are?
I'll go see these director's films on the first day the movie comes out no matter what the reviews or word of mouth is: • P.T. Anderson • David Fincher • M. Night Shyamalan • Cameron Crowe • James Cameron • David Lynch • Clint Eastwood • Steven Soderbergh • Robert Zemeckis • Spike Jonze • Mike Figgis • Wachowski Bros • Mike Judge • Oliver Stone
There are other directors I respect, but can go by a film by film basis: Spike Lee, Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Luc Besson, Coen Bros, Farrely Bros, John Woo, Michael Mann, Frank Darabont, Stephen Frears, Peter Jackson, George Lucas and so forth.
There aren't really any actresses or actors where I hear that they have a movie coming out and it makes me say I'm going. I always have to hear who's directing, or after it comes out word of mouth.
÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ $$ Support your favorite artists and at the same time on new CDs, DVDs & Books $$ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ ♪ : The “efinitive” site for present and future admirers of Me’Shell NdegéOcello’s g ♪ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷
The Sooner You Open Your Mind, the More Time You Have to Enjoy Sex.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"What We Talk About When We Talk About Sex" -- the Loosie sex column.
Beginning with a four article series on sexual identity, the first column reviews ; the second discusses ; and the third is about , how they can enhance our pleasure and how, if we wish, we can take some of the charge off of them. Finally, the fourth column in the series looks at why women might be more inclined to have (or to acknowledge them) than men do about other men. Other columns include one on , and answering the burning question: . After a lengthy survey process, two columns were written on women's attitudes about and experiences of masturbation, and ; and there are three columns of Q&A: which include ; ; and .
The latest column confronts
Questions or ideas for future columns? Email me at sex@loosie.com Confidentiality absolutely assured.
~ ~ ~ All meetings end in separation All acquisition ends in dispersion All life ends in death - The Buddha
2. "man, that's a lot of diectors." In response to Reply # 0
Mike Judge?
Probably just the Coen Bros. for me in the states. Not in love with all their movies, but their work is always interesting, always creative. Always worth at least a matinee.
Maybe Wes Anderson too, but three movies just isn't enough to be sure. He could easily disappoint with the next one.
Wong Kar-Wai, I'm probably there.
Takeshi Kitano, yep.
I may have missed one, but no one gets a free pass. I get to the theater so infrequently these days.
6. "yeah, but they don't put out that many movies..." In response to Reply # 2
>Mike Judge?
yeah, i don't think i've ever laughed more than at his creations. (yes, i'm weird.)
>Probably just the Coen Bros. for me in the states. Not in love with all their movies, but their work is always >interesting, always creative. Always worth at least a matinee.
agreed...
>Maybe Wes Anderson too, but three movies just isn't enough to be sure. He could easily disappoint with the next one.
he should've been on my list.
>Wong Kar-Wai, I'm probably there.
name some of his movies that you recommend... i only know of him from the bmwfilms.
>Takeshi Kitano, yep.
is he the director of princess mononoke? yeah, he should've made my list too. loved his last movie even more, and they are the only 2 of his i've seen. was going to buy 'my dog torturro' but folks on this message board said to wait for the disney release because fox was just cashing in on having the rights at that point (disney was about to take over the rights...)
>I may have missed one, but no one gets a free pass. I get to the theater so infrequently these days.
same here. i mostly go now if it's an action film, or something that's re-released ("singing in the rain" was just at the cinerama.)
we're so lucky to have that here in seattle, huh?
i'm so happy beane wasn't able to sign stanton...
÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ $$ Support your favorite artists and at the same time on new CDs, DVDs & Books $$ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ ♪ : The “efinitive” site for present and future admirers of Me’Shell NdegéOcello’s g ♪ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷
15. "RE: yeah, but they don't put out that many movies..." In response to Reply # 6
>>Wong Kar-Wai, I'm probably there. > >name some of his movies that you recommend... i only know of >him from the bmwfilms.
In the Mood for Love. Chunking Express. Happy Together.
>>Takeshi Kitano, yep. > >is he the director of princess mononoke? yeah, he should've >made my list too. loved his last movie even more, and they >are the only 2 of his i've seen. was going to buy 'my dog >torturro' but folks on this message board said to wait for >the disney release because fox was just cashing in on having >the rights at that point (disney was about to take over the >rights...)
Not that guy, though he's excellent. Takeshi Kitano is the guy who made Hana-Bi (Fire-works), Brother (with Omar Epps), Sonatine. His latest, Dolls, got raves at Cannes this year. I haven't heard when it's coming out here though.
>same here. i mostly go now if it's an action film, or >something that's re-released ("singing in the rain" was just >at the cinerama.) > >we're so lucky to have that here in seattle, huh?
Yes. Too bad I'm leaving soon. L.A. calls.
>i'm so happy beane wasn't able to sign stanton...
20. "RE: yeah, but they don't put out that many movies..." In response to Reply # 15
>>>Wong Kar-Wai, I'm probably there. >> >>name some of his movies that you recommend... i only know of him from the bmwfilms. > >In the Mood for Love. Chunking Express. Happy Together.
geez. i have in the mood for love. great movie
>Not that guy, though he's excellent. Takeshi Kitano is the guy who made Hana-Bi (Fire-works), Brother (with Omar Epps), >Sonatine. His latest, Dolls, got raves at Cannes this year. I haven't heard when it's coming out here though.
i haven't seen anything by him. which of his is your favorite? i'll buy it on my next shopping spree
>>we're so lucky to have that here in seattle, huh? > >Yes. Too bad I'm leaving soon. L.A. calls.
that's okay, they have a cinerama on sunset (though, i don't know how good it is compared.) drove past it on the way to see me'shell in 1999 at the hob. can't believe you're moving to l.a... ugh.
>>i'm so happy beane wasn't able to sign stanton... > >Don't worry about it. We're reloading...
i know :\ damn beane for not going to boston! heheh.
÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ $$ Support your favorite artists and at the same time on new CDs, DVDs & Books $$ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ ♪ : The “efinitive” site for present and future admirers of Me’Shell NdegéOcello’s g ♪ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷
3. "Kevin Smith" In response to Reply # 0 Tue Dec-17-02 06:35 PM
However as I write this I realize I really dont have much desire to see Jersey Girl but chances are Ill give it a chance. He's not a great filmaker but his films (to me) are all entertaining and funny as hell
Tarantino - Regardless of how derivitive he is, you can always count on his films to be very entertaining
Alexander Payne - I havent seen Citizen Ruth but just going off Election and About Schmidt I will see anything he puts out until I get a lemon
The Coen Brothers - I havent LOVED every movie theyve put out but the ones I dont love, I still like
PTA - He's not perfect but he hasnt let me down yet
Martin Scorsese - Well, because he's Martin Scorsese! If I cant take a chance on Marty then who can I take a chance on?
Wes Anderson - So far so good
Didnt quite make the cut -
Steven Soderbergh - I liked Out of Sight, I really liked The Limey, I loved Traffic, Brocovich?... Ehh, I didnt like Oceans Eleven at all (I know its just supposed to be a fun popcorn heist movie, I still thought it sucked ass), I had no desire to see Full Frontal and I refuse to see Solaris until I see the original (I just recorded it).
Brian Depalma - Seems to be taking a nose dive
Spike Lee - Depends on the film
As far as actors, I have my favorites but I cant think of any actor that Id watch a film just because theyre in it. Though I do like both Vince Vaughn/John Favreau flicks (Swingers/Made)
7. "RE: Kevin Smith (doh)" In response to Reply # 3
>However as I write this I realize I really dont have much desire to see Jersey Girl but chances are Ill give it a >chance. He's not a great filmaker but his films (to me) are all entertaining and funny as hell
i can't believe i forgot to list him (2nd tier)... i also have no desire (AT ALL) to see 'scary movie iii" still can't believe he's directing that...
>Tarantino - Regardless of how derivitive he is, you can always count on his films to be very entertaining
watched 'reservoir dogs' for the first time yesterday... almost had to stop watching it during the torture scene (and i've *never* stopped watching a movie.) was a very good movie... i think i've seen all of tarantino's films now...
>Alexander Payne - I havent seen Citizen Ruth but just going off Election and About Schmidt I will see anything he puts >out until I get a lemon
all i've seen is election... i'll have to rent the other 2. i loved election.
>The Coen Brothers - I havent LOVED every movie theyve put out but the ones I dont love, I still like
we need a special edition of 'raising arizona'. one of my top 5 all time films.
>PTA - He's not perfect but he hasnt let me down yet
yes he is! (perfect) heheh...
>Martin Scorsese - Well, because he's Martin Scorsese! If I cant take a chance on Marty then who can I take a chance on?
thought about his name last night... gangs of ny is supposed to be great...
>Wes Anderson - So far so good
yeah... though rushmore is his best work so far (imo)
>Didnt quite make the cut - > >Steven Soderbergh - I liked Out of Sight, I really liked The >Limey, I loved Traffic, Brocovich?... Ehh, I didnt like >Oceans Eleven at all (I know its just supposed to be a fun >popcorn heist movie, I still thought it sucked ass), I had >no desire to see Full Frontal and I refuse to see Solaris >until I see the original (I just recorded it).
i'm buying the criterion version of solaris in a few weeks. i won't see the remake in the theaters even though it has 2 of the directors involved that i mentioned on my list... hmm. i love soderbergh... he's the best director when it comes to dvds... his commentaries are always entertaining (especially the one on the limey.)
>Brian Depalma - Seems to be taking a nose dive
i don't know... i heard a lot of good things about his latest.
>Spike Lee - Depends on the film
he's never going to top 'do the right thing'... i wish they'd re-release that in theaters.
>As far as actors, I have my favorites but I cant think of any actor that Id watch a film just because theyre in it. >Though I do like both Vince Vaughn/John Favreau flicks (Swingers/Made)
agreed. just picked up the ce's of swingers & made... and in between we get the favreau show on the ifc works for me...
going to have check out the commentaries (assuming they both are on both films) and see if they're as hilarious as kevin smith's...
÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ $$ Support your favorite artists and at the same time on new CDs, DVDs & Books $$ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ ♪ : The “efinitive” site for present and future admirers of Me’Shell NdegéOcello’s g ♪ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷
9. "RE: Kevin Smith (doh)" In response to Reply # 7 Wed Dec-18-02 08:14 AM
>almost had to stop watching it during the torture scene (and >i've *never* stopped watching a movie.)
Theres even a deleted scene where they actually show the ear but it looks pretty phony IMO
>all i've seen is election... i'll have to rent the other 2. i >loved election.
About Schmidt isnt for rent. It just came out in theaters (limited release). Jack Nicholson is GREAT in it
>we need a special edition of 'raising arizona'. one of my >top 5 all time films.
Yeah Im still waiting on an SE of Lebowski and Fargo and they REALLY need to release Millers Crossing on DVD
>>Wes Anderson - So far so good > >yeah... though rushmore is his best work so far (imo)
Yeah I think Rushmore is the best of the 3 also
he's the best director when it >comes to dvds... his commentaries are always entertaining >(especially the one on the limey.)
Cosign on The Limey! Great Commentary. I havent had a chance to check the commentary on Traffic yet
> >agreed. just picked up the ce's of swingers & made... and in >between we get the favreau show on the ifc works for >me... > >going to have check out the commentaries (assuming they both >are on both films) and see if they're as hilarious as kevin >smith's...
Swingers/Made commentaries are really entertaining IMO and have pretty much have the same vibe as Kevin Smiths (Smiths commentaries are always fun)
12. "RE: Kevin Smith (doh)" In response to Reply # 9
>>almost had to stop watching it during the torture scene (and >>i've *never* stopped watching a movie.) > >Theres even a deleted scene where they actually show the ear >but it looks pretty phony IMO
I thought they showed the ear in the original?
>Yeah Im still waiting on an SE of Lebowski and Fargo and >they REALLY need to release Millers Crossing on DVD
COSIGN. Miller's Crossing is sick. Gabe Byrne has never been better sans Usual Suspects IMO. The supporting performances are all great as well. The Coen Bro's seem 2 always get the most outta the actors/actresses no matter what the role is.
Not 2 post jack but anyone know sup w/ that new Kevn Smith DVD released yesterday?
17. ""An Evening w/ Kevin Smith" (spoilers)" In response to Reply # 13
>>Not 2 post jack but anyone know sup w/ that new Kevn Smith >>DVD released yesterday? > >??? what DVD was that?
The DVD is called "An Evening with Kevin Smith" and it's 2 discs of 3 hours of talks that Kevin Smith did on a college tour. It's five sessions of Q&A with the students.
He covers things such as working w/ Prince, how Jay's character came up, when he met Jay, PTA (I want to see this), Dogma protests, Jay's porn career??, how he succeeds when critics bash him, industry stories, and having sex w/ his wife (Kevin followed the Catholic belief of no pre-marital sex), etc.
19. "RE: Kevin Smith (doh)" In response to Reply # 9
>Theres even a deleted scene where they actually show the ear but it looks pretty phony IMO
yeah, i was watching the deleted scenes until it was announced that that was the next one and i turned off my player with a quickness... heh.
>About Schmidt isnt for rent. It just came out in theaters (limited release). Jack Nicholson is GREAT in it
i think i saw a trailer for that on tv tonight... jack's great in everything...
>Yeah Im still waiting on an SE of Lebowski and Fargo and they REALLY need to release Millers Crossing on DVD
you and me both on these 3 films. i don't have blood simple on dvd yet either. what's wrong with me?
>Yeah I think Rushmore is the best of the 3 also
the extras on it were some of the best ever released.
>Cosign on The Limey! Great Commentary. I havent had a chance to check the commentary on Traffic yet
i think i listened to the one on the traffic criterion, but i can't remember.
>Swingers/Made commentaries are really entertaining IMO and have pretty much have the same vibe as Kevin Smiths (Smiths >commentaries are always fun)
cool, i'll have to check those out next
÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ $$ Support your favorite artists and at the same time on new CDs, DVDs & Books $$ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ ♪ : The “efinitive” site for present and future admirers of Me’Shell NdegéOcello’s g ♪ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷
Noticed the Big LEbowsky cover...the funiest movie ever made. Want my friends to say a few words over a coffee can of my ashes when I'm gone. Don't know how familiar you are with the movie, but did you notice that Donny passes away after the ONLY time he doesn't roll a strike? I would go to see any Cohen bros. film in hopes they can top the Big L.
31. "RE: Agreeing...." In response to Reply # 30 Sun Dec-22-02 06:31 PM
Want my friends to say a few words over a coffee can >of my ashes when I'm gone.
LOL
did you notice that Donny passes away >after the ONLY time he doesn't roll a strike?
Yep! And the look on his face after the pin didnt fall tells you that he knew somehow that it just wasnt gonna be his day. And yeah I notice just about everything in that flick. Then again whenever I watch it I usually notice something new
4. "RE: Current Director/Actor films you'll see no matter w" In response to Reply # 0
Scorsese The coens bros wes anderson tarantino ridley scott miziyaki spike jonze lynch spielberg kevin smith michale moore oliver stone tim burton christopher guest
5. "RE: Current Director/Actor films you'll see no matter w" In response to Reply # 0
Tarantino Wes Anderson Wong Kar-Wai (although I've only seen "In the Mood For Love" i enjoyed it so much that based on that, i'm checking for it) Denzel I'd watch him scrape paint off the walls Wachowski Brothers especially considering their next two flicks are Reloaded and Revolutions Coen Bros. Jim Jarmusch Terry Gilliam Robert Rodriguez-ok, i still have yet to see Spy Kids
"Cats are still using the same five curse words. If you take out 'shit,' 'bitch,' 'nigga,' murder,' and 'killa,' (the)mother-fuckin' record would sound like an instrumental!" -MF Doom
"The payoff is much sweeter than the payback" -Dave
11. "You guys are generous" In response to Reply # 0
No questions asked: Wes Anderson Coen Bros Lynch Aronofsky (off curiosity alone)
Would almost say: Scorsese - Altho I can't say I'm too excited for 'Gangs' Almodovar - Don't really connect with his films and don't get amped up for them but they're all worth seeing. Soderbergh - Almost and then he goes and makes "Ocean's 11" (garbage no matter what it was 'supposed' to be) and "Full Frontal"
Actors? No way I could trust an actor like that. Too many agents in the way.
I even forgot that actors were supposed to be included in the mix here…
I don't see films because of actors, for the most part… once upon a time, I might have been able to say that DeNiro was my man, but in the 90, he just lost his mind, it seems.
there ARE some actors whose presence always excites me, though… when you see them on the cast list, you know you're likely to see something good… Phil Seymour Hoffmann, Keitel, Don Cheadle (except for those Pitch Black periods that he's just got to pay his rent), Jack Black, even… but they're not enough to drag me to the theatre.
16. "my additions to this post" In response to Reply # 0
Directors: Spike Lee Wong Kar-Kwai David Croenberg (im anxiously awaiting how he brings SPIDER {one of my favorite books} to the silver screen next year PLUS it has 2 of my favorite actors in it also) David Lynch Alfonso Curaon (sp?) Pedro Almodovar The Coen Brothers The Hughes Brothers Michael Mann Akira Kurosawa (sp?-dead yes, but still great) Ridley Scott (sometimes) martin scorses (sometimes) Julie Dash (if hollyweird would ever GIVE her a budget tow ork with...immoral fuckers) Peter Jackson Christopher Nolan (Memento, Following, Insomnia) Jane Campion the person that directed Orlando (w/Tilda Swinton) The McGhee Brothers (they directed The Deep End and another earlier film about twin brothers, one black one white...) Todd Haynes
Actors Julianne Moore (she just gets better and better, no?) Cate Blanchett Thandie Newton N'bushe Wright Vin Diesel (if only to see what COULD have been, talent wise--or what may appear in the future..maybe) Angela Bassett (if shell ever get that starring role again...) Laurence Fishburne Don Cheadle Maggie Cheung Tilda Swinton Miranda Richardson and Ralph Fiennes (both in SPIDER) Natasha Richardson (dont front--rent The Handmaid's Tale AND Patty Hearst..ungodly sick in the talent department) Denzel Washington
P.T. Anderson(of course) Atom Egoyan Julie Dash Kasi Lemons Wes Anderson Don McKeller(if you don't know about,"Last Night", you better find out. I feel like alot of good films are coming out of Canada/Montreal. Don't sleep.)
Darren Aronofsky Richard Kelly(if his next project is as good as,"Donnie Darko" was,to me anyways,I'll be there first day). Spike Lee(of course) Robert Altman Todd Solondz(this is my dog,love this cat) David Gordon Green("George Washington" was very good) John Sayles David Cronenberg(he's due for a new one,and according to the IFC Rant magazine, he has a new one coming called,"Spider".) Ken Russell Lars Von Trier
Actors: Parker Posey Steve Buscemi Johnny Depp Maggie Gyllenhaal Jake Gyllenhaal Tom Wilkinson Natasha Lyonne Jon Favreau Peter Mullen(My Name Is Joe,The Claim,Miss Julie) Stellan Skarsgard John C. Reilly Philip Baker Hall Julianne Moore William H. Macy Don Cheadle Benicio Del Torro
21. "RE: Current Director/Actor films you'll see no matter w" In response to Reply # 0
the number is getting smaller, but there are still a few. i think there are much more directors than actors now, but here they go.
actors: Edward Norton Cate Blanchet Julianne Moore Brian Cox Nicholson (usually) Don Cheadle Luis Guzman
directors: PT and Wes Anderson Oliver Stone Michael Mann Spike Jonze Jim Jarmusch Pedro Almodovar Alexander Payne Ang Lee David Lynch Soderbergh (usually) Speilberg (usually) m. night-i dont know why, but i just cant help myself. i think thats about it for people whose films i will see no matter what. there could be a commercial saying "coming soon-a new film by spike jonze" and i would be first in line. i wish i could put more people up here, like pacino, de niro, scorsese, but recently those people have been letting me down. a year a go soderbergh would be the first person i thought of, but i had no interest in seeing full frontal and heard it was horribe.
i think thats it.
aaron.
seen any good movies latelty? i have. check em. www.loosie.com
22. "how could i forget?" In response to Reply # 21
the coens! i guess its just that i havent seen any of theirs in a while. jesus. i thought i would never forget. i have loved everything they have done.
aaron.
seen any good movies latelty? i have. check em. www.loosie.com
25. "Ok here is mine...." In response to Reply # 0 Fri Dec-20-02 01:46 PM
Terry Gilliam (Brazil, 12 Monkeys) Wes Anderson (Royal Tennenbaums, Rushmore) Coen Brothers (Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski) Kevin Smith (even though they can be over-rated) Farrelly Brothers (Something About Mary, Kingpins) Martin Scorsese (cuz he is THE man) Quentin Tarantino (even though he is NOT the genius people make him out to be) Peter Jackson (I think he may be the new Speilberg)
In addition to these ones you mentioned:
>• P.T. Anderson >• David Fincher >• M. Night Shyamalan (The New Hithcock)
>• Steven Soderbergh (God bless him for taking some chances)
>• Spike Jonze (Man is a genius!!!) >• Mike Figgis >• Wachowski Bros (Fun Fun Fun) >• Mike Judge (Hilarious!)
=
OG OKP. I don't come around as often but I check in now & then.
26. "RE: Current Director/Actor films you'll see no matter w" In response to Reply # 0
Directors: Darren Aronofsky David Lynch Martin Scorsese Steven Spielberg David Fincher Wong Kar-Wai P.T. Anderson Wes Anderson M. Night Shyamalan Steven Soderberg Peter Jackson
Actors: Christian Bale Tom Cruise Daniel Day-Lewis Tony Leung Al Pacino
Printer-friendly copy 
Email this topic to a friend
Pass The Popcorn 
