Boz
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Post by Boz on Jan 21, 2007 22:06:32 GMT
The Exorcist (1973/Friedkin)Didn't live up to the hype for me. Repetitive and predictable, the thrills are cheap and drama is forgettable. Maybe it just paled in comparison, since I saw it directly after The Shining, but this just didn't do it for me. For any fans of this film, I was watching the "Version You've Never Seen." Is the theatrical release any better?
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Post by svsg on Jul 6, 2009 1:01:35 GMT
I saw it yesterday and like Boz, I was underwhelmed too, given its fame/hype.
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Blib
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Post by Blib on Jul 6, 2009 4:45:13 GMT
I don't know if it's a religious thing or what, but The Exorcist freaks me out. I've always felt that if people can believe in God, then why not demons? I know most here don't believe in religion, but I enjoy it, and movies about people who are are possessed scare me. Especially this one.
But as always, horror films are like comedies... each individual thinks they are scary/funny or they don't, so I don't argue with those who disagree.
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Post by svsg on Jul 6, 2009 16:42:53 GMT
I don't want to offend any believers here, but I too like the religious angle, specific to Christianity. I am especially fascinated with Churches, especially the old Catholic ones I see in films, the architecture with high walls and bells, the history and ominous secrecy (like in Angels and Demons), the hierarchy of Popes/Bishops/Nuns, the social role they play (be it The Wire or the Tree of Wooden Clogs), the genuine belief of the Church in the supremacy of God over Evil (Exorcist, Exorcism of Emily Rose) etc etc.
This is a separate discussion, but a religious sub-sect like Catholicism doesn't evoke the same type of images in my mind as any sub-sect of a religion like, say, Buddhism or Hinduism.
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Kino
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Post by Kino on Jul 6, 2009 21:18:04 GMT
I don't want to offend any believers here, but I too like the religious angle, specific to Christianity. I am especially fascinated with Churches, especially the old Catholic ones I see in films, the architecture with high walls and bells, the history and ominous secrecy (like in Angels and Demons), the hierarchy of Popes/Bishops/Nuns, the social role they play (be it The Wire or the Tree of Wooden Clogs), the genuine belief of the Church in the supremacy of God over Evil (Exorcist, Exorcism of Emily Rose) etc etc. This is a separate discussion, but a religious sub-sect like Catholicism doesn't evoke the same type of images in my mind as any sub-sect of a religion like, say, Buddhism or Hinduism. That's even more incentive to watch The Sopranos. It won't fit the bill exactly, but we see the hypocrisy on both sides - the Church and the believers. We see the role of the priest in the community. There's even a little scene that is centered around the building of a Church. It already got the incredible domestic stories - husband and wife, parents and children - that you'd find interest in for starters. There's even a little bit of Proust's madeleine - memory - in the series as well.
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Jenson71
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Post by Jenson71 on Jul 6, 2009 23:07:19 GMT
I don't want to offend any believers here, but I too like the religious angle, specific to Christianity. I am especially fascinated with Churches, especially the old Catholic ones I see in films, the architecture with high walls and bells, the history and ominous secrecy (like in Angels and Demons), the hierarchy of Popes/Bishops/Nuns, the social role they play (be it The Wire or the Tree of Wooden Clogs), the genuine belief of the Church in the supremacy of God over Evil (Exorcist, Exorcism of Emily Rose) etc etc. This is a separate discussion, but a religious sub-sect like Catholicism doesn't evoke the same type of images in my mind as any sub-sect of a religion like, say, Buddhism or Hinduism. Not offensive at all. As a practicing Catholic myself, I too find all of these rituals, myths, perspectives, and aesthetic elements of the Church fascinating. Even the stuff that portrays the Church in a lesser light (Da Vinci Code) excites me.
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Post by ronnierocketago on Jul 7, 2009 14:55:25 GMT
I don't want to offend any believers here, but I too like the religious angle, specific to Christianity. I am especially fascinated with Churches, especially the old Catholic ones I see in films, the architecture with high walls and bells, the history and ominous secrecy (like in Angels and Demons), the hierarchy of Popes/Bishops/Nuns, the social role they play (be it The Wire or the Tree of Wooden Clogs), the genuine belief of the Church in the supremacy of God over Evil (Exorcist, Exorcism of Emily Rose) etc etc. This is a separate discussion, but a religious sub-sect like Catholicism doesn't evoke the same type of images in my mind as any sub-sect of a religion like, say, Buddhism or Hinduism. I think also when a Church is based off an independent country of its own recognized as much by most of the world...that adds to the charm I suppose. Speaking of the title, I would also suggest Paul Schrader's prequel in DOMINION...certainly a good drama/thriller that works with classical Catholic themes. Can't believe that was chopped up and reshot as that fucking retarded Renny Harlin EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING.
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Capo
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Post by Capo on Jul 7, 2009 16:52:01 GMT
Blibble, check out The Wicker Man. The original one. It's great.
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Post by ronnierocketago on Jul 7, 2009 22:46:51 GMT
Blibble, check out The Wicker Man. The original one. It's great. Indeed, though Capo would you categorize it as a horror film? I've never been comfortable with that label for WICKER MAN. Maybe drama or thriller, but horror? What you think? Oh and Blibble....check out the WICKER MAN remake. It's a great comedy, a rare one where those involved didn't realize they were making one. ;D
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Post by svsg on Jul 8, 2009 1:20:08 GMT
Oh and Blibble....check out the WICKER MAN remake. It's a great comedy, a rare one where those involved didn't realize they were making one. ;D I have said this before, but... I liked the new one ;D I saw it on a long flight and the atmosphere was creepy with dull flight lighting, air-conditioner hum, lack of sleep and uneasy stomach. Horror movies are perfect for this kind of setting
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Post by ronnierocketago on Jul 8, 2009 4:08:05 GMT
The remake was a horror movie?
Shit that's news to me. and these folks:
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Post by svsg on Jul 8, 2009 15:00:27 GMT
;D ;D
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Post by ronnierocketago on Jul 8, 2009 22:23:28 GMT
Btw, speaking of EXORCIST, I would also recommend EXORCIST III, directed by william Peter Blatty, who of course wrote the original source novel that EXORCIST derived from.
Far from perfect, partly because of studio re-cutting of the finale (and watch it, as the scenes don't even match each other) but overall it's worth watching with Blatty displaying surprisinlgly good thriller/scare filmatics.
No viewer will ever NEVER forget the hallway sequence!
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RNL
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Post by RNL on Jul 8, 2009 22:30:40 GMT
I really want to see Excorsist III, but first I have to endure the infamous Exorcist II.
Also, Wicker Man '73 is a horror film and I don't know how one might argue it's not.
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Post by ronnierocketago on Jul 9, 2009 0:08:14 GMT
I really want to see Excorsist III, but first I have to endure the infamous Exorcist II. Why? Skip it like the rest of us did. If you have a pain fetish, you can check it out later. Also, Wicker Man '73 is a horror film and I don't know how one might argue it's not. Question: Why is it a horror film?
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