DISQUS

The Film Talk: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

  • Phil · 1 month ago
    I have to agree with your comments re: 3D technology.

    In my experience, I have only found 3D movies to a distraction. And funny you mentioned "House of Wax" - I remember it being re-released to a theater when I was very young. I was dying to see it, because it was in 3D...and the highlight of the film for me was the "paddle ball" scene. That's it. That's all I remembered from the movie.

    So I agree, it's a neat novelty, but for me more of a distraction from the story being told, which is what I'm more interested in anyway.
  • Jett Loe · 1 month ago
    I remember watching the 'Paddle Ball' sequence as a child also - but in 2D on a Saturday afternoon - it was an injection of the surreal - bam! - right into my life... what the heck was that guy doing with the paddle??
  • Phil · 1 month ago
    Exactly - it seemed like it lasted 10 minutes!

    And what an appropriate anecdote, whether intentionally or unintentionally, as the "House of Wax" ties in so well to Zemeckis' latest films, because the characters literally are like wax statues brought to life - or the 'living dead', as you refer to them.
  • Ana · 1 month ago
    Great interview with Armond White. I have really enjoyed reading his film criticisms even when I don't agree with him 100%. He is perceptive and informed, regardless of how people react to him. Thanks for the interview!
  • Jett Loe · 1 month ago
    Cheers Ana - the overwhelming response I've gotten via Twitter/Facebook etc. is that people are surprised he's not a jerk. Sigh.
  • Eric · 1 month ago
    Really enjoyed the Armond White interview. I've been reading him for quite some time -- not because he validates my opinions, but precisely because he doesn't. In fact, I disagree with him almost universally. But what he brings to the table is a sharp mind, a wealth of film knowledge, and the desire to comment on the art form. A film critic determining for the people whether a film is "bad" or "good" is really uninteresting compared to offering new ideas, reasoned insights, and contributing to the discussion of the modern age's most dynamic art form.
  • Jett Loe · 1 month ago
    Absolutely!