tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24663651.post959778900717751650..comments2024-03-18T21:43:05.600-05:00Comments on Bloody Pit of Rod: What I Watched In MarchRod Barnetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11430145191524327478noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24663651.post-502887795503632532010-04-06T12:33:08.217-05:002010-04-06T12:33:08.217-05:00The film's fatal flaw for me is that its so in...The film's fatal flaw for me is that its so in love with Chablis that it wanders off telling her tale and letting her be all that when it has NOTHING to do with the story being told. Jesus. Edit!Rod Barnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430145191524327478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24663651.post-63353621158523429142010-04-06T10:26:16.432-05:002010-04-06T10:26:16.432-05:00Yes, DEADLY FRIEND is just all kinds of bad.
I hav...Yes, DEADLY FRIEND is just all kinds of bad.<br />I have to admit to having a real soft spot for MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL. I'm sure a lot has to do with the fact that I first watched it right before I visited Savannah. I think the film's languid pace (a common complaint against it) perfectly captures the feel of the town, and I think Eastwood nailed the eccentric charms of the city. But, I'll be the first to admit that some of the plot devices for the sake of "dramitization" are a bit far-fetched and convenient, and some of the performances are uneven (due in part to the use of some of the actual Savannians appearing as themselves). But, I think Spacey is terrific, and the chemistry between The Lady Chablis and John Cusack is a lot of fun. I'll admit that I find myself re-watching the film every couple of years because it just works a particular spell on me despite its flaws. What the heck, I even stayed in the same bed-and-breakfast that ol' Clint stayed in while he made the film (not intentionally, it just worked out that way LOL )Mr. Ghoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06594869546522034757noreply@blogger.com