The Film Talk - Latest Comments in TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Jett Loe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:35:21 -0000

Absolutely!

Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Eric — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:48:37 -0000

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.

Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Jett Loe — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:20:49 -0000

Cheers Ana - the overwhelming response I've gotten via Twitter/Facebook etc. is that people are surprised he's not a jerk. Sigh.

Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Ana — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:18:56 -0000

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!

Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Phil — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:27:14 -0000

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.

Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Jett Loe — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:25:53 -0000

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??

Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Phil — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:13:48 -0000

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.