tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post5235073817887563449..comments2024-01-26T07:19:01.011-05:00Comments on FilmMattic: The Great Alphabet of Films—P is ForFilmMattichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-6460440578472965702011-04-21T14:50:52.962-04:002011-04-21T14:50:52.962-04:00Thanks Craig!
Part of his great mystique and bast...Thanks Craig!<br /><br />Part of his great mystique and bastion of rabid fandom is his dual writing and directing competencies. His ability to craft amusing, but biting dialogue is virtually unrivaled. And his ability to imagine unique and compelling stories is just as good. Oh, and then there's his terrific direction and contagious love for film. The guy's a marvel.<br /><br />I must say I'm definitely envious of your morning routines on the set of Empire Records. Haha, I would've done the same thing with the soundtrack.FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-47218497736912408972011-04-20T22:44:08.172-04:002011-04-20T22:44:08.172-04:00Undeniably a great movie - Tarantino is a force to...Undeniably a great movie - Tarantino is a force to be reckoned with as a writer and as a director - and this is a movie I can only break away from when I run across it on TV if there's a commercial break. I'll throw in one of my patented Connected Anecdotes this time - while working on the movie Empire Records, this movie was still playing in theaters - and the soundtrack was a big hit as well. Each morning as our young cast were put through hair and makeup, the boom box in the room would be blaring out some kind of music - and the Pulp Fiction soundtrack must have been played nearly every day - sometimes more than once - quite an eye opener to have Amanda Plummer shrieking at you at 6 in morning while you're bringing coffee to Renee Zellweger, let me tell you! Fantastic post about a great movie! Well done sir!Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-46002517588112245472011-04-20T14:50:03.922-04:002011-04-20T14:50:03.922-04:00@ mooderino
Haha. I wish I could be "enigmat...@ mooderino<br /><br />Haha. I wish I could be "enigmatic." <br /><br />@ Jaccstev<br /><br />It's still my favorite Tarantino film, which is a pretty bold statement considering I love so much of his work.<br /><br />@ Nebular<br /><br />I knew you were a fan of this. Both Kill Bill and Ing. Basterds are tremendous, but Pulp Fiction is his greatest film. But hey, it's okay to disagree from time to time.<br /><br />@ Sue <br /><br />Awww that sucks. Yeah, "borrowed"...right. Your son is just like me apparently. <br /><br />And thank you so much! Hopefully, you'll like my selections!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-2279720769281481762011-04-20T12:34:40.375-04:002011-04-20T12:34:40.375-04:00I have a copy of this somewhere but never got to w...I have a copy of this somewhere but never got to watch it properly - (it was always being 'borrowed' by my son and disappearing to his house.....I must get it back!)<br /><br />Nice blog and a great choice for your A-Z theme!<br />I'm off to explore the rest of your alphabet so far! (and thanks for stopping by my blog earlier, too!)<br /><br />SueH <a href="http://irefusetogoquietly.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">I refuse to go quietly!</a>SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-61415958140140730822011-04-20T04:26:04.122-04:002011-04-20T04:26:04.122-04:00"Pulp Fiction" is, hands down, one of th..."Pulp Fiction" is, hands down, one of the greatest movies ever made, a timeless classic, and one of Tarantino's best. Still "Kill Bill" and "Inglourious Basterds" remain my favorite Tarantino films.George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-63935470570208787532011-04-20T04:12:38.950-04:002011-04-20T04:12:38.950-04:00Ah.. P for Pulp Fiction, I just can't agree mo...Ah.. P for Pulp Fiction, I just can't agree more :) Quentin Tarantino is certainly one of the best directors of all time. Pulp Fiction is definitely one of his best works ever. I love this film because it contain a lot of ironic mix of humor and violence.Jaccstevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268227476649183171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-7602484944204554142011-04-20T02:46:45.609-04:002011-04-20T02:46:45.609-04:00Lol. I thought you were being enigmatic. I do that...Lol. I thought you were being enigmatic. I do that too sometimes, hit send thinking I've typed something when I haven't.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-31867415666204228242011-04-19T22:43:04.179-04:002011-04-19T22:43:04.179-04:00@ mooderino
I apologize. For some inexplicable re...@ mooderino<br /><br />I apologize. For some inexplicable reason, I did not reply to your comment above. <br /><br />Anyway, I agree. This trailer is exciting and offers only a peak into the magic of the film. Though, if I've never seen Pulp Fiction, I'd caution one to avoid it. If they're like me, then they like to watch a film with an almost oblivious nature as to the proceedings. <br /><br />Thanks for comment!<br /><br />@ C.<br /><br />Thank you! I appreciate the thoughtful response.<br /><br />And I completely agree with your assessment. Tarantino's brilliance starts with his exceptional screenplays. His ability to imagine conversational dialogue that is neither superfluous or tedious, is a skill I very much admire. He lets the colorful exchanges inform his characters, rather than, as you articulate, merely following standard, expositional conventions of screenwriting. It is part of his gift!<br /><br />And, of course, his visual talents and camerawork are equally robust!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-43134237900903095102011-04-19T22:32:11.983-04:002011-04-19T22:32:11.983-04:00You definitely made up for not using his Kill Bill...You definitely made up for not using his Kill Bill movies for K with this post ;) <br /><br />I admire Tarantino as a writer more than anything; the man uses dialog in ways that no other screenwriter does, in the sense that he's not afraid to just have discussion in a movie. Most writers are told that for the most part, dialog should further a scene/ move the plot along. But I love when he just has his characters discussing things that just serve the purpose of giving you a little insight into the character (like the tipping scene in Reservoir Dogs). And I have to commend a filmmaker who can create those amazingly long track shots. Those things are genius.<br /><br />Awesome post!C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04461897909904329961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-15216614036459196762011-04-19T22:17:35.161-04:002011-04-19T22:17:35.161-04:00@ Melissa
Yes, exactly! I've not met one pers...@ Melissa<br /><br />Yes, exactly! I've not met one person who doesn't love this film. <br /><br />And thank you so much for the encouragement, although, I don't have the patience or willingness to be a Professor. I'm flattered, nonetheless!<br /><br />@ Amy<br /><br />Yeahhhh, girl power for Tarantino. Another reason why this film just completely kicks cinematic ass.<br /><br />@ M.<br /><br />Precisely. His love for film oozes out of every frame. For the Movie Geek, By the Movie Geek, Of the Movie Geek!<br /><br />@ Nicole<br /><br />Thank you so much!<br /><br />And I'm familiar with your love for all that is Tarantino. And I share it, though not in any kind of romantic, lustful way. Purely, out of awe for his wondrous talents. <br /><br />@ Liz<br /><br />Nice, and Inglourious Basterds was one of my favorite movies of 2009. So many amazing scenes and such incredible dialogue. It's what we've come to expect from this master of cinema.<br /><br />And thanks a bunch!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-35108851021328255852011-04-19T20:40:58.603-04:002011-04-19T20:40:58.603-04:00Tarantino has quite a unique style, to say the lea...Tarantino has quite a unique style, to say the least. I really liked Pulp Fiction, probably my favorite of his movies that I've seen so far (although Inglorious Basterds is a close second).<br /><br />Great review as always! :)Liz Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353314675107090093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-61680706546042282242011-04-19T20:10:18.779-04:002011-04-19T20:10:18.779-04:00Oh Quentin Tarantino!!! That man is simply amazing...Oh Quentin Tarantino!!! That man is simply amazing-I LOVE him! It blows my mind how every film he has ever made is just pure genius (at least to me). After watching a film of his it can make you rethink the efforts some of the other directors might put into their films. Anyways, Pulp Fiction is simply a masterpiece and you reviewed it beautifully! You have fantastic writing skills, seriously! Great Review!✗✗https://www.blogger.com/profile/15322140048379475542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-12011459060651680522011-04-19T20:10:02.751-04:002011-04-19T20:10:02.751-04:00YEEEES. This is one of my favorite (if not THE fav...YEEEES. This is one of my favorite (if not THE favorite) movies of all time. I have to agree with you completely--one of the best things about watching a Tarantino movie is that it's really a gift from a movie geek to movie geeks. His absolute obsession with film comes through in everything he makes. Just goes to show you it really does taste better when it's made with love. <br /><br />This is just a movie I can watch over and over and never get bored of it. The characters are brilliant, the dialogue is amazing, and the contrast of violence and humor that you pointed out really sells the movie for me. Once again, brilliant review!M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-29146418223977710892011-04-19T19:27:00.947-04:002011-04-19T19:27:00.947-04:00This is hands down one of the best. movies. ever. ...This is hands down one of the best. movies. ever. AND this is coming from a chick flick/comedy movie kinda gal. ;)<br /><br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231713102443174180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-45449564146734599502011-04-19T18:39:19.291-04:002011-04-19T18:39:19.291-04:00Pulp Fiction is the gift that keeps on giving. I d...Pulp Fiction is the gift that keeps on giving. I don't know how many times I have watched this film, but I find something new each and every time. I saw this in the theater solo, actually. I had four hours to kill before an evening seminar and decided to treat myself. At the end of the week, I went again with two carloads of friends who had been so sick of listening to me talk about this movie and quote lines, they had to see for themselves. Needless to say, I unleashed Tarantino monsters. <br /><br />Every frame of this film is a feast for the senses. I can only describe it as a kaleidoscopic carnival ride that stops and starts, keeping you totally off-balance, yet utterly hypnotized. Tarantino is pure genius and his films consistently rank high on my ever changing favorites lists.<br /><br />You would make an excellent professor, one of the cool ones who have waiting lists into infinity. You have inspired me to not only re-watch some films, but to rethink the way in which I watch films in general.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-34890943033688830142011-04-19T17:59:23.278-04:002011-04-19T17:59:23.278-04:00@ mooderino
@ Amy
Thanks! Tarantino is one of m...@ mooderino<br /><br /><br />@ Amy<br /><br />Thanks! Tarantino is one of my favorites too!<br /><br />@ Susan<br /><br />Oh, am I glad you mustered the courage. And look, it completely blew you away, quelling any of your initial objections or concerns. This is why Tarantino is so great! He appeals to all.<br /><br />And thanks!<br /><br />@ anthony <br /><br />Thanks! <br /><br />What I’m conveying with that rather wordy exchange (and I apologize, this is how I write), is the dual effectiveness of Tarantino’s screenplay. His characters engage in “mundane”—meaning everyday conversations—but their dialogue is far from bland or unintelligent. Thus, the “sharp-witted” connotation. While their conversations may be secular in nature, their words and observations are perceptive, witty and hilarious; a contrast of style and execution. Tarantino’s is gifted at making these routine interactions come to life. <br /><br />Hope this clarification helps! Perhaps, I should have written "mundane, but sharp-witted dialogue" to clearly illustrate the contrast!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-17039043974626411622011-04-19T17:39:45.667-04:002011-04-19T17:39:45.667-04:00Pulp Fiction is a great film for sure. Love your ...Pulp Fiction is a great film for sure. Love your writing, but please, I don't understand what you mean by - "sharp-witted mundane dialogue". Thank You.anthony stemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666462157746049139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-92164971376426822592011-04-19T15:54:47.785-04:002011-04-19T15:54:47.785-04:00It took me a while to work up the nerve/guts to wa...It took me a while to work up the nerve/guts to watch this show. My family kept saying, "Oh, Mom. You wouldn't like this show. It isn't for you. Too violent." So, I didn't know what to expect. When I finally got the DVD and watched it, with popcorn, I was amazed by the intracacies of interplay, dialogue, retro-referrals, characters, etc. It will always be a film by which other films will be measured. Good post.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-7676604545119885272011-04-19T15:20:52.396-04:002011-04-19T15:20:52.396-04:00Great movie! I'm a big Quentin Tarantino fan!Great movie! I'm a big Quentin Tarantino fan!Amy Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647699722811372148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-80809821601884228312011-04-19T15:01:27.756-04:002011-04-19T15:01:27.756-04:00It's strange how most movie trailers show five...It's strange how most movie trailers show five or six scenes and give away the whole story (including the ending)and this one shows about fifty scenes and you'd still never know what the movie was about.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.com