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Nacho Libre. Mexican wrestling comedy starring Jack Black. It doesn't completely work, but as you'd expect from the makers of Napolean Dynamite, it has a certain deadpan charm.
Quote: chipolata @ January 23 2012, 8:34 PM GMTNacho Libre. Mexican wrestling comedy starring Jack Black. It doesn't completely work, but as you'd expect from the makers of Napolean Dynamite, it has a certain deadpan charm.
I love the final battle
Cold Souls. Actor Paul Giamatti (played by Paul Giamatti) gets tired of the burden of his soul and has it extracted and put into cold storage. Charlie Kaufmanesque comedy-drama, although not as accomplished. Still worth a gander.
Quote: DaButt @ January 23 2012, 1:19 AM GMTWelcome to our humble home. Sorry that it's so cold there; I had to change clothes 2 hours ago because I was hot. (And spilled salmon dip on my jeans.)
Got back in this morning. Had a fantastic few days in a wonderful city. Initially awe-inspiring, giving way to noticing some beautiful, elegant architecture and enjoying a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere. Felt very much at home in a strange way. Visited the WTC site and the memorial, which I found very poignant and made me feel uncommonly reverent. As a fan of Woody Allen movies, Manhattan felt comfortingly familiar. Despite their reputation as tough, no-nonsense (and even aggressive) people, I found New Yorkers a lovely bunch. Maybe it's just a tourist's perspective, but everyone I met was charming, helpful, welcoming and a pleasure to chat with. Thanks for making me feel so welcome.
Stayed in a nice, old-fashioned hotel on East 32nd St/5th Avenue, one of the only smoking hotels in NYC - which was basically right underneath the Empire State Building. Here's a pic I took looking up from our street one rainy, misty night...
Quote: AJGO @ January 23 2012, 1:20 AM GMTWhat are you doing in NY TW?
I was there to pitch the idea of a primetime live topical TV comedy show, based on my rejected Newsjack sketches, to all the top US TV network executives. It turned into a bit of a bidding war between NBC and CBS after I showed them a couple of parts of my 'Ed Milliband as Mr Bean...' runner. Frankly, I found the sight of these big-shots quoting increasingly obscene amounts of money as they scrapped for the rights a little bit vulgar - so I made my excuses and made a dignified exit.
I'd love to go to New York. It's one of my top five all time most wanted hoildays.
Quote: Rooface @ January 26 2012, 12:04 AM GMTI'd love to go to New York. It's one of my top five all time most wanted hoildays.
I went a little over a year ago. It was wicked. If you go make sure you book yourself a couple of Broadway shows. ;o)
Just back from a trip to the drafthouse to watch a quote-along screening of The Big Lebowski. Subtitles were displayed for key pieces of dialogue and the audience was encouraged to participate. They handed out inflatable baseball bats for the Corvette-smashing scene, underwear for the bridge scene and purple glow sticks for onscreen appearances by The Jesus. White Russians were served by waitstaff in bathrobes and a good time was had by all.
Quote: DaButt @ January 26 2012, 3:53 AM GMTJust back from a trip to the drafthouse to watch a quote-along screening of The Big Lebowski. Subtitles were displayed for key pieces of dialogue and the audience was encouraged to participate. They handed out inflatable baseball bats for the Corvette-smashing scene, underwear for the bridge scene and purple glow sticks for onscreen appearances by The Jesus. White Russians were served by waitstaff in bathrobes
That sounds like hell on earth. Films are meant to be watched in complete silence with no distractions.
Quote: Tim Walker @ January 26 2012, 12:02 AM GMTGot back in this morning. Had a fantastic few days in a wonderful city. Initially awe-inspiring, giving way to noticing some beautiful, elegant architecture and enjoying a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere. Felt very much at home in a strange way. Visited the WTC site and the memorial, which I found very poignant and made me feel uncommonly reverent. As a fan of Woody Allen movies, Manhattan felt comfortingly familiar. Despite their reputation as tough, no-nonsense (and even aggressive) people, I found New Yorkers a lovely bunch. Maybe it's just a tourist's perspective, but everyone I met was charming, helpful, welcoming and a pleasure to chat with. Thanks for making me feel so welcome.
Stayed in a nice, old-fashioned hotel on East 32nd St/5th Avenue, one of the only smoking hotels in NYC - which was basically right underneath the Empire State Building. Here's a pic I took looking up from our street one rainy, misty night...
]They're into UK comedy, Matt Damon's going to be playing captain shits his pants.
I was there to pitch the idea of a primetime live topical TV comedy show, based on my rejected Newsjack sketches, to all the top US TV network executives. It turned into a bit of a bidding war between NBC and CBS after I showed them a couple of parts of my 'Ed Milliband as Mr Bean...' runner. Frankly, I found the sight of these big-shots quoting increasingly obscene amounts of money as they scrapped for the rights a little bit vulgar - so I made my excuses and made a dignified exit.
Piss off bitch, I'm depressed.
OH dear, I mean Hi Tim.
Quote: DaButt @ January 26 2012, 3:53 AM GMTThey handed out inflatable baseball bats for the Corvette-smashing scene
Well, that's what happens when you FIND A STRANGER IN THE ALPS!
Quote: chipolata @ January 26 2012, 6:30 AM GMTThat sounds like hell on earth. Films are meant to be watched in complete silence with no distractions.
It's a little different when it's a film you've seen dozens of times. Everyone is there to celebrate it together.
This theater chain runs extensive warnings about talking, texting and making phone calls during regular films. They're so adamant about it that it borders on tyrannical.
But not shooting?