tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12488399.post112350237130545189..comments2023-07-12T01:01:26.588-07:00Comments on Everything's SFNE: Good Line from a Mediocre MovieAlison Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01616978786997309940noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12488399.post-1123686145492065832005-08-10T08:02:00.000-07:002005-08-10T08:02:00.000-07:00Books are usually the best, it's true! Except for ...Books are usually the best, it's true! Except for <I>Jaws</I>. That book was horrible--you couldn't help but wish the sharks would take out every character, preferably in alphabetical order. The movie far surpassed it.<BR/><BR/>Except for the constant smiling, I found Depp's Wonka also vaguely reminiscent of Edna Mode in <I>The Incredibles</I>. But much creepier and without the invaluable advice about wearing capes.Alison Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616978786997309940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12488399.post-1123639143785609822005-08-09T18:59:00.000-07:002005-08-09T18:59:00.000-07:00Out here in Western Mass, we've been speculating t...Out here in Western Mass, we've been speculating that Depp's channelling Carol Channing--the hair, the googly eyes, smile that won't quit. Ever. Kind of scary, actually. <BR/><BR/>I never liked Wilder's interpretation of Wonka...too bland. The book remains best.Tish Grierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657229618222899908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12488399.post-1123523348416366972005-08-08T10:49:00.000-07:002005-08-08T10:49:00.000-07:00Definitely no mention of swudge in the new movie. ...Definitely no mention of swudge in the new movie. I demand a recount. I mean a remake. I mean ... oh, heck, I should just reread the book!Alison Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616978786997309940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12488399.post-1123514326848055252005-08-08T08:18:00.000-07:002005-08-08T08:18:00.000-07:00Yes, but Soylent Green is also frowned upon in cer...Yes, but Soylent Green is <I>also</I> frowned upon in certain societies.Alison Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616978786997309940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12488399.post-1123513921888874092005-08-08T08:12:00.000-07:002005-08-08T08:12:00.000-07:00But remember..."SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE...SOYLENT ...But remember..."SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE...SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE"!<BR/><BR/>joeMr. Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240102677424466942noreply@blogger.com