DISQUS

The Film Talk: The Film Talk - Part 20 - Speed Racer!

  • Kiley · 1 year ago
    Personally, guys, this episode is one of my all time favorites! i LOVED every minute of this thrill seeking, high octane adventure that was full of laughs a minute and romance on the high seas! Honestly tho, everything was so dead on! i felt that Jett hit the nail on the head about Speed Racer, AND made me feel completely justified in liking it when others didn't - HA!. (I couldn't explain WHY it worked for me, but after hearing the 'Ghost Car' theory, it made sense.) I have never seen the Matrix annnnd i, too, feel that Lucas (and others) have made everything too...shiny, clean and perfect. So five stars for this epic endeavor that both tugs on the heart and inspires a whole generation! ;)
  • jettloe · 1 year ago
    God bless ya Kiley! :)
  • Matt · 1 year ago
    Jett and Gareth, I have to say, TFT is growing on me. With production more regular, I look forward to the new show as a part of my week.

    Interestingly enough, Kiley's comments to you all are pretty much the same as what I was going to submit for a review quote for SITC (though perhaps a bit facetiously).

    It seemed as though you guys may have drifted off into taglines for the film toward the end. I think we can't overlook: "On every street in every city, there's a nobody who dreams of being catty."
  • jettloe · 1 year ago
    Cheers Matt, will really try to make TFT a weekly occurrence! :)
  • Tom · 1 year ago
    "There can be only one"

    What are you saying Jett, do we all have to compete for "the prize" of being THE film talk listener? Should I go sharpen my claymore?

    Really enjoyed Speed Racer, it had its flaws but was ultimately original and entertaining. The Ghost car thing really didn't confuse me, was surprised so many people thought so. However, I was wondering wheter it was visible to the other spectators, as a projected best time thing in the video game sense, or just in the mind of Speed.

    Got extra points in my opinion for using "Free Bird".
  • jettloe · 1 year ago
    Well, we all know there really is only one listener 'Tom', if that is your real name - so you have as good a chance as anybody of winning the 'prize', (aka - a signed, coffee splattered photographic print taken by yours truly).
  • Kiley · 1 year ago
    "Tom on May 25, 2008

    “There can be only one”

    What are you saying Jett, do we all have to compete for “the prize” of being THE film talk listener? Should I go sharpen my claymore?"

    Ahhh, the immortal MacLeod, ftw...:D
  • jettloe · 1 year ago
    Gareth and I know there's only one of ya!
  • James · 1 year ago
    Morning boys... it's me, the listener here. Enjoyed the show, glad there was some friction of options. Recommend you check out Mark Kermode's podcast review of Speed Racer (BBC5Live a week or two ago) ... he used the words "like putting your head in a candy floss maker" which seem apposite...
  • James · 1 year ago
    sp: options (above) should read opinions
  • jettloe · 1 year ago
    I like 'Friction of Options'...think I saw them when they opened for the White Stripes back in 2004.
  • alaninbelfast · 1 year ago
    Only half way through this week's episode - so you've just got your cup of coffee and ready to talk about the film (I think). It's beginning to sound like an episode of LTA! (That's a good thing.)

    One correction - the Apple Store in Belfast's shiny new Victoria Square retail cathedral isn't open yet. It's currently recruiting wizard staff and should open it's glass doors in September.
  • jettloe · 1 year ago
    Yeah - with LTA on semi-hiatus, (without the Wayne it's not worth the pain), TFT is offering a similar release valve for me!
  • jettloe · 1 year ago
    Ahh Cloverfield...didn't see it. I know that Jeff Love had a look so will see what his opinion his.
  • Tom · 1 year ago
    Just read that Speed Racer really flopped.

    Makes me sad, the film deserved better.
  • jettloe · 1 year ago
    They should cut it by 15 min - release as a special edition! :)