"We're living in an age that calls darkness light." (2)

[greygirlbeast]

We're just back from a matinée of Andrew Stanton's John Carter, and before I say anything else, I'm going to say this film is an absolute and masterful delight. It's been a long time now since I've wanted to sit down and immediately watch a film a second time, but I did at the end of John CarterThat said, we had to drive to Attleboro, Massachusetts

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[ulffriend]

Like you, I was excited when I saw the first promo, but it was probably because I was a fan of Burroughs when I was a child as well.

I was also frankly baffled that they never made the whole "by the man who created 'Tarzan'" pitch - perhaps someone has that in copyright somehow? Whatever the reason, I think it would have helped people conceptualize a bit better.

I suspect that this is going to be one of those films that comes into its own in a few years, when people have taken the time to see it themselves and critics are no longer afraid to say that a genuinely entertaining film is also good.

[greygirlbeast]

Like you, I was excited when I saw the first promo, but it was probably because I was a fan of Burroughs when I was a child as well.

Honestly, I liked the teaser.

was also frankly baffled that they never made the whole "by the man who created 'Tarzan'" pitch - perhaps someone has that in copyright somehow? Whatever the reason, I think it would have helped people conceptualize a bit better.

I think it was just a dumb move, and never mind all the fucking blockbusters that Stanton's responsible for.

[pisceanblue]

I swear, it actually made me happy.
Now THIS is a powerful recommendation indeed. Will be attending a matinee soonest.

[greygirlbeast]

Yes! Thank you for listening.

[trvolk]

I had recalled that some time ago you had mentioned being a Burroughs fan since you were a kid, so I was waiting for your opinion before deciding to see the movie. Such are the opinions that really count.

[greygirlbeast]

I had recalled that some time ago you had mentioned being a Burroughs fan since you were a kid, so I was waiting for your opinion before deciding to see the movie. Such are the opinions that really count.

Thank you.

[greygirlbeast]

Also, I saw Abesentia on your recommendation. Fantastic film. Way smarter and creepier than a lot of big studio movies.

Yep. I love those surprises.

[witchchild]

I am going to see how my weekends go, which will determine if I get to see it. Ah the joy of self-imposed obligations. (and wanting to get away from CT.)

In other news, my local public library now has Drowning Girl on the shelf to check out. Or it would, had I not put in a request for it so it is now sitting in my house.

[greygirlbeast]

In other news, my local public library now has Drowning Girl on the shelf to check out. Or it would, had I not put in a request for it so it is now sitting in my house.

Woot!