tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post2494613465073046573..comments2024-03-22T14:48:09.697-04:00Comments on Dell on Movies: Thursday Movie Picks: Movies About AddictionDellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-54475683864974214682016-11-17T19:22:42.995-05:002016-11-17T19:22:42.995-05:00No doubt. Hopefully, I'll be able to stay invo...No doubt. Hopefully, I'll be able to stay involved on a regular basis. Time has been scarce, lately. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-852724469311385142016-11-17T07:09:53.904-05:002016-11-17T07:09:53.904-05:00I haven't seen any of your picks...anyway glad...I haven't seen any of your picks...anyway glad you join us this week. And you're right, if you suggest it, you've got to show up :).Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942463921185187112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-75072900050356145542016-11-13T23:09:58.386-05:002016-11-13T23:09:58.386-05:00Thanks! Dirty, sweaty South is definitely what Bla...Thanks! Dirty, sweaty South is definitely what Black Snake Moan does well. Ricci and Jackson are just perfect, too. Hope you get to see the other two, soon.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-27719686114711486622016-11-13T23:07:38.666-05:002016-11-13T23:07:38.666-05:00Wow. I'm actually a bit surprised you haven...Wow. I'm actually a bit surprised you haven't at least heard of Auto Focus and Black Snake Moan. I recommend both. Thanks for suggesting The Addiction. I'll seek that out.<br /><br />BTW, during October I did a post on horror-themed music videos. I'd love for you to check those out. <br /><br />http://dellonmovies.blogspot.com/2016/10/31-days-of-horror-13-music-videos.htmlDellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-72987136154035466872016-11-13T21:37:46.777-05:002016-11-13T21:37:46.777-05:00Love where you went here. First, I love Black Snak...Love where you went here. First, I love Black Snake Moan. It is dirty, sweaty South to perfection. Ricci is fucking fierce and Jackson is at the top of his character acting powers. I usually love John Waters, but A Dirty Shame is one that I never got around too. One of these days... I haven't seen Auto Focus either, but I remember wanting to when it was out. Great stuff, man. Kevin Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219017960488448934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-50603624479394443982016-11-13T14:42:17.526-05:002016-11-13T14:42:17.526-05:00I've actually never heard of those picks. If I...I've actually never heard of those picks. If I was doing this post, I would include The Addiction starring Lili Taylor, a 90s horror which links vampirism with drug addiction. Has a hip hop soundtrack(music I know you enjoy). Worth checking out!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-9089025729507098852016-11-12T22:57:27.065-05:002016-11-12T22:57:27.065-05:00A radio drama, yes! That's exactly what it was...A radio drama, yes! That's exactly what it was like. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-9335160779193327622016-11-12T11:47:41.978-05:002016-11-12T11:47:41.978-05:00That's a funny story about The Doors. It's...That's a funny story about The Doors. It's almost like a radio drama in your head! It's been a long time since I've watched it, and it's no great shakes frankly, but yes you should put faces with all those voices. <br /><br />I can see why you would have to make a choice between the two Cowboys and only watch one. The thought of the duo as a double feature is oppressive. <br /><br />A Rage to Live is similar to BUtterfield 8, From the Terrace, By Love Possessed, A Summer Place, Susan Slade and a host of others from the early 60's that purport to be a frank look at some issue or another but are more lushly produced soap operas with big stars in gorgeous settings suffering in mink. I'm good with that and in fact sometimes when I'm blue it's exactly what I need to raise my spirits.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-88352769863308712292016-11-12T07:46:22.400-05:002016-11-12T07:46:22.400-05:00Cool. I'll be on the lookout for your take on ...Cool. I'll be on the lookout for your take on it. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-10428647461403227002016-11-11T15:06:18.031-05:002016-11-11T15:06:18.031-05:00I haven't seen any of these, but the flick wit...I haven't seen any of these, but the flick with Jackson is quite intriguing. I'll definitely give it a try. Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-46250543200660197802016-11-11T13:14:55.210-05:002016-11-11T13:14:55.210-05:00I'd love to hear your thoughts on Auto Focus. ...I'd love to hear your thoughts on Auto Focus. Hope you get to see it, soon. A Dirty Shame is wonderfully bizarre. Black Snake Moan is uneasy, but worth it, to me. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-16757582805585009382016-11-11T12:24:06.188-05:002016-11-11T12:24:06.188-05:00I have not seen any of these but they all appeal t...I have not seen any of these but they all appeal to me especially Auto Focus since it is on Bob Crane and his seedy hidden life. I love Hogan's Heroes although I never liked bob Crane because, as a child, he always gave me the creeps...now i know why. I love Tracey Ullman so i would give this weird flick a try. Black Snake Moan sounds uneasy to watch, even that picture is uneasy to look at but it sounds quite intriguingBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-56809647522243702232016-11-11T07:51:27.746-05:002016-11-11T07:51:27.746-05:00Thanks. I try to go off the beaten path. Weird is ...Thanks. I try to go off the beaten path. Weird is an understatement when it comes to the filmography of John Waters. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-11234771121500974622016-11-11T02:54:46.504-05:002016-11-11T02:54:46.504-05:00Interesting picks - different from the rest which ...Interesting picks - different from the rest which I liked. A Dirty Shame is one weird film. The sex act she comes up with is equally bizarre. Not seen many John waters films before or after this...Katie Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176992567322682222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-24363937013236971272016-11-11T00:30:36.629-05:002016-11-11T00:30:36.629-05:00Glad to see Auto Focus getting lots of love. I def...Glad to see <i>Auto Focus</i> getting lots of love. I definitely plan on seeing <i>Drugstore Cowboy.</i>Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-81166849999582093152016-11-11T00:28:27.556-05:002016-11-11T00:28:27.556-05:00I'd give Black Snake Moan a shot. Very interes...I'd give <i>Black Snake Moan</i> a shot. Very interesting, and odd, movie. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-65815500201132348382016-11-11T00:22:33.773-05:002016-11-11T00:22:33.773-05:00Thanks. Horrendous event, indeed. Auto Focus is ve...Thanks. Horrendous event, indeed. Auto Focus is very disturbing.<br /><br />Waters is certainly an acquired taste. I don't blame anyone who hates his movies.<br /><br />I've not seen any of your picks. I haven't even heard of <i>A Rage to Live</i>. That said, I have an odd relationship with your other picks. <i>Drugstore Cowboy</i> is one of those I've been meaning to see forever, but just never got around to. A couple years ago I was really close to actually watching it. It came down to that and the similarly titled <i>Midnight Cowboy</i>. I went with <i>Midnight.</i> As for <i>The Doors</i>, like I said, I haven't seen it. However, I have heard it several times. Back in my Army days, I had a roommate who fell in love with it and watched it every single day for about a month. I never sat with him to watch, but yeah, I clearly heard every word of dialogue and every song. I keep telling myself I'm actually going to add the visuals to go with it.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-42382206699652094722016-11-11T00:12:50.242-05:002016-11-11T00:12:50.242-05:00Love that story. I probably could've picked Ha...Love that story. I probably could've picked Harold & Kumar, now that you mention it, lol. Auto Focus is quite interesting. Hope you check it out.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-85260329596523599452016-11-11T00:02:53.094-05:002016-11-11T00:02:53.094-05:00I hope you get to see A Dirty Shame. It is a wild ...I hope you get to see <i>A Dirty Shame.</i> It is a wild ride. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-39667134977851317912016-11-10T21:21:10.616-05:002016-11-10T21:21:10.616-05:00Of your three, I've only seen Auto Focus, whic...Of your three, I've only seen Auto Focus, which is a film that I wish more people knew about. A great, dark film and, as you say, Kinnear has never been better in a role. <br /><br />I'll second Joel's nomination of Drugstore Cowboy. If you haven't seen it, you won't go wrong with it. SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-18532591366140836922016-11-10T15:33:36.663-05:002016-11-10T15:33:36.663-05:00Haven't seen any of these although I've be...Haven't seen any of these although I've been tempted by Black Snake Moan a few times (due to my undying love for Christina Ricci). John Waters can be great but A Dirty Shame never appealed to me on any level.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480863610135936930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-63930916092728055892016-11-10T10:28:14.015-05:002016-11-10T10:28:14.015-05:00Welcome back and we take our triumphs where we can...Welcome back and we take our triumphs where we can, especially considering the horrendous event of the week. The only one of the three I've seen completely is Auto Focus which was a sad and disturbing peek at a troubled man. I agree that this is one of Greg Kinnear's best performances. <br /><br />I've seen pieces of A Dirty Shame but haven't pursued the whole thing despite my love of Tracey Ullman. I'm VERY variable on John Waters movies. I've heard of Black Snake Moan but it never really appealed to me. <br /><br />Though our picks are very different they share some similarities. One of mine is a bio-pic and my last takes on sex addiction. <br /><br />Drugstore Cowboy (1989)-A “family” of junkies consisting of two couples (Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, Heather Graham and James Le Gros) drift around the country subsisting and feeding their habit by robbing drug stores. They float along in a perpetual haze until a tragedy opens the eyes of the leader Bob (Dillon) and he determines to go straight. It’s a struggle and only gets more difficult when someone from his past shows up and tries to force him into scoring drugs. Gus Van Sant directed film is relentlessly downbeat with one of Dillon’s best performances. <br /><br />The Doors (1991)-The story of the rise and fall of the 60’s rock band and its infamous leader Jim Morrison whose freewheeling lifestyle and many addictions lead to much acrimony within the band as well as his early death in Paris. Val Kilmer is terrific as The Lizard King, Meg Ryan less so as his wild child wife.<br /><br />A Rage to Live (1965)-Soap opera pure and simple based on a John O’Hara novel about a woman who in more enlightened times would have been viewed as a person with a crippling disorder, nymphomania, that would require treatment but for our purposes here is a wanton slut. The great Suzanne Pleshette’s character Grace Caldwell Tate is ruled by urges she cannot control and nothing she attempts, marriage, a child etc., can stop them. There are minor attempts at some insight into her problem but they are quickly tossed away in favor of sensationalism. Good supporting cast including Peter Graves and in a rare on screen role Brett Somers Klugman from Match Game. If you enjoy trashy cinema with quality actors enacting silly situations with earnest professionalism this is right up your alley.joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-39336965355621073662016-11-10T08:58:02.250-05:002016-11-10T08:58:02.250-05:00baahahahhahaha A Dirty Shame! I worked at a movie ...baahahahhahaha A Dirty Shame! I worked at a movie theater when Harold and Kumar go to White Castle came out, and The Dirty Shame trailer was attached to it, we got this huge notice saying we had to remove it because our theater didn't play NC-17 movies, so we watched it once then took it off. God, that movie is wild. <br /><br />I haven't seen Auto Focus, I'll have to look into that one. I enjoyed Black Snake Moan quite a bit too. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-49639996728474608782016-11-10T00:12:47.675-05:002016-11-10T00:12:47.675-05:00I've only seen bits of A Dirty Shame as it rar...I've only seen bits of <i>A Dirty Shame</i> as it rarely comes on TV which sucks because I really want to see it in its uncut version. I do love <i>Black Snake Moan</i> and <i>Auto Focus</i> as the latter is quite underrated. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com