tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post4921244059120195917..comments2024-03-28T23:58:53.147+11:00Comments on The Film Emporium: A Quick Overview of the Career of Michael MannAndy Bucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-84071601039607114542011-10-01T01:01:25.086+10:002011-10-01T01:01:25.086+10:00A lot of aspects are a mess but it's got some ...A lot of aspects are a mess but it's got some redeeming qualities.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-30303514379120217092011-09-30T23:09:54.899+10:002011-09-30T23:09:54.899+10:00I have never heard of The Keep! I understand it...I have never heard of The Keep! I understand it's not that great haha.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-50998665855456813022011-09-30T05:51:19.785+10:002011-09-30T05:51:19.785+10:00Nice post, Andy. I tackled The Keep for my post on...Nice post, Andy. I tackled The Keep for my post on Mann. My brain hurts.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-66290162199906821732011-09-29T22:39:52.143+10:002011-09-29T22:39:52.143+10:00@ Aziza - Thank you! The Last of the Mohicans is s...@ Aziza - Thank you! The Last of the Mohicans is such a grand adventure. I really want to read a novel version, but I doubt it will match Mann's magic. It's probably my favourite screen romance. It feels so genuine; the love earned. The conclusion is unforgettable too.<br /><br />@ Nick − I haven't seen Miami Vice, but I feel compelled to give it a go. I have heard very mixed things about it. As you suggested, I'll give 'Thief' a go too. While I enjoy all of the films of his I have seen...The Last of the Mohicans (and I know you agree on both selections here) and Heat are two of my all-time favourites. <br /><br />@ Alex - Yeah, you do! It's one of his best in my opinion :-p I doubt I'll hate them, but before this DOTM I had no intention of seeing them. Now, I feel compelled!<br /><br />@ Dan - Thanks for the recommendations. Mann's career is certainly one of the strongest amongst directors still working today. I thought Public Enemies was solid too. I actually quite enjoyed it at the cinema; contrary to the opinions of a bunch of my friends. <br /><br />@ Steven - Totally agree with your thoughts on the use of the camera. While there are some stunning shots, it was often ineffective. Hmm, I'm not sure what to think about Miami Vice now. I'll go in with neutral expectations haha! <br /><br />Thanks for the feedback, everyone.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-54112403685621054262011-09-29T07:05:21.700+10:002011-09-29T07:05:21.700+10:00Great overview indeed though so far, Public Enemie...Great overview indeed though so far, <i>Public Enemies</i> and <i>Miami Vice</i> are my least favorites. The former because I felt the HD camera wasn't the right look for the film while I agree with you that Christian Bale was very uninteresting in that film.<br /><br /><i>Miami Vice</i> was a film I found to be very boring. I wasn't engaged by it and I tried to watch it again and I just couldn't get into it.<br /><br />I would do some Mann reviews but I'm pretty much doing other things right now.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-66871361371824381522011-09-29T01:10:25.134+10:002011-09-29T01:10:25.134+10:00Nice look at Mann's career. He's one of my...Nice look at Mann's career. He's one of my top 5 favorite directors and rarely misses. Even Public Enemies is solid and only suffers in comparison to his other work.<br /><br />I love Ali and think it's one of the most underrated movies out there. Miami Vice is also a surprise. It's plot isn't great, but the look and feel are stunning. Thief is also a nice '80s thriller.Dan Heatonhttp://publictransportationsnob.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-7664295955198071022011-09-28T23:48:03.541+10:002011-09-28T23:48:03.541+10:00Okay so I need to watch Last of the Mohicans again...Okay so I need to watch Last of the Mohicans again.<br /><br />Watch Ali and Miami Vice if you get a chance. Most people either love them (me) or hate them.<br /><br />Thanks for the shot out! Great post.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-31497734676095993902011-09-28T23:23:50.897+10:002011-09-28T23:23:50.897+10:00I could read career overviews of Michael Mann all ...I could read career overviews of Michael Mann all day. So much good stuff here and so happy to see you like him as much as I do.<br /><br />If you like both "Collateral" and "Drive" you should totally check out "Thief." It's very 80's but it's also very much in the same style. And despite its kind of lukewarm reception, if you're a Mann-Head I also highly recommend "Miami Vice." It's not as deep as "Heat" but, oh, does it have style.Nickhttp://cinemaromantico.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-68439560998364438692011-09-28T20:03:48.621+10:002011-09-28T20:03:48.621+10:00Great post, Andy! Collateral is great and I rememb...Great post, Andy! Collateral is great and I remember seeing the Last of the Mohicans when I was little, and loving it!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-65633224694580533762011-09-28T15:56:15.463+10:002011-09-28T15:56:15.463+10:00Cheers dude. What film are you reviewing?Cheers dude. What film are you reviewing?Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-63170322557521748842011-09-28T15:38:51.086+10:002011-09-28T15:38:51.086+10:00Nice overview of his career. My post for the direc...Nice overview of his career. My post for the director will be up tomorrow as well. <br /><br />Good stuff Andy.Sam Fragosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974858608988634583noreply@blogger.com