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by hull_street
Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:50 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: I cant stop thinking about Lost In Translation
Replies: 144
Views: 139465

I think LiT actually taps into a much larger, and much more common void; the feeling you have when someone important to you is gone from your life forever, and you don't get the opportunity to properly say goodbye to them. Sometimes, it's something as mundane as leaving for another job. Sometimes, i...
by hull_street
Sun Jun 05, 2005 6:31 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Your favorite bands.
Replies: 48
Views: 13992

Hey Atlas, what are you doing with my record collection ? :)
by hull_street
Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:57 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: is Charlotte cheating on her Husbend?
Replies: 59
Views: 44855

I haven't said much about my relationship with my "Charlotte", partly because the details aren't particularly interesting to anyone but myself, and partly out of respect for her. But I will share this. I met Charlotte when I was still single, and very young. She was several years older than me, had ...
by hull_street
Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:59 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: is Charlotte cheating on her Husbend?
Replies: 59
Views: 44855

And while I said Bob could tell Lydia, maybe I'm wrong. I now remember my wife seriously wondering if an emotional connection was actually tougher to accept than a "normal" affair. I believe that. While a "normal" affair is sexually charged, exciting, etc, it is also temporary, and much easier to r...
by hull_street
Tue May 31, 2005 7:25 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Films like LIT? Are there any?
Replies: 65
Views: 72925

I've just discovered a great Indian film called, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge". I wouldn't compare it with LiT, but it is a wonderful film for us hopeless-romantic types. I've just started getting into Bollywood films, but this is the best one I've seen so far. The main characters go exploring Europ...
by hull_street
Tue May 31, 2005 7:08 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Your favorite bands.
Replies: 48
Views: 13992

I've found myself listening to a lot of pop music lately. I know it's late, but I just discovered Keane's "Hopes and Fears" album, and I think it's brilliant. Also, Ryan Cabrera's song "True". Just some things that are giving me the "LiT effect" recently.
by hull_street
Mon May 23, 2005 11:14 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: in the wee small hours
Replies: 10
Views: 3057

Just Like Honey... wrote:every night to fall asleep i put on headphones and listen to a familiar movie (groundhog day, sometimes) without actually watching it...
I was shocked to see this. I have been watching Groundhog Day often myself, lately. I wonder what's up with that ?
by hull_street
Sun May 22, 2005 5:10 pm
Forum: Cast & Crew
Topic: Bill's Summer Vacation
Replies: 0
Views: 7442

Bill's Summer Vacation

This popped-up in MSNBC. Sounds like Bill's been working hard.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7874986/
by hull_street
Fri May 20, 2005 6:48 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: LIT: One last viewing
Replies: 21
Views: 14780

Too bad we're all spread-out across the globe. It would be great to just hang out with you all in person, drink some sake and watch LiT. Maybe we could plan to fly to a central location, rent a copy of the LiT 35mm and a theater for a night, then have an after-party at the local Hyatt ?
by hull_street
Thu May 19, 2005 7:25 pm
Forum: Related Films
Topic: The Life Aquatic DVD
Replies: 17
Views: 23544

johnmonkey wrote:Is anyone else pissed at seeing the ugly American cover with a cheap-crap-movie price of $9.99?
You betcha, John. Especially after seeing the beautiful Japanese cover that features Scarlett.
I'm ok with the price, it means I can stock up on a few extra copies :)
by hull_street
Sat May 14, 2005 6:23 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Elvis Costello
Replies: 3
Views: 1419

Oooooh yeah ! I have to admit, I haven't liked anything much that he's done since 1985, but everything up till then is good. I even like the albums I'm not "supposed" to: Punch the Clock and Goodbye Cruel World. The latter is a bad album, but "Not the Only Flame in Town" and "Room Without A Number" ...
by hull_street
Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:53 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Films like LIT? Are there any?
Replies: 65
Views: 72925

I thought Magnolia was a bit too ambitious and stumbled at the very last hurdle. It doesn't have the amount of power LiT has. I agree. While a couple of Magnolia's stories worked well (the Jason Robards and Tom Cruise threads, notably), the others seemed contrived, unrealistic or simply uninvolving...
by hull_street
Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:22 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: So how about this simul-view
Replies: 18
Views: 4745

This would be for Groundhog Day. May 14th should be fine for me, so I'm still in.

Congratulations on reaching Charlie Brown status, John!
I'm so jealous, you can't imagine.
I didn't even think it was a real status...I figured Bob was using it like a carrot, to keep us posting like mad. :)
by hull_street
Sun Apr 24, 2005 11:18 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Strip club scene
Replies: 59
Views: 42127

When i hear "Just Like Honey", i think of the inaudible whisper and Bob and Charotte's faces after realizing that they'll never see each other again. I recall the feeling that "Just Like Honey" had been redefined to me, as I first watched LiT. I had spent my teen years listening to the song, but it...
by hull_street
Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:30 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: So how about this simul-view
Replies: 18
Views: 4745

Count me in.
by hull_street
Tue Apr 12, 2005 9:03 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Has anyone here had a relationship like that?
Replies: 61
Views: 62200

Sign up and make yourself known, guest. We have a great deal in common, although I have you beat by 2 years, and both of us were married. I never went beyond the "awkward hug" phase, and reaching that seemed a pinnacle, of sorts. I think I inadvertently ended the friendship by sending her an email t...
by hull_street
Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:46 am
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Can someone please justify the butt shot at the start?
Replies: 26
Views: 33814

Read too much into LiT ? Me ? It has been known to happen on occasion, I'll admit... Well, I think it comes down to another "mood over logic" decision. It just feels right, somehow, even if it doesn't necessarily make sense.
by hull_street
Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:44 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Can someone please justify the butt shot at the start?
Replies: 26
Views: 33814

Good point, Just Like Honey. The fact that the shot is presented in essentially a non-sexual manner emphasises this. I liked what you said about it being a microcosm of the whole film, you're absolutely right.
by hull_street
Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:04 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Can someone please justify the butt shot at the start?
Replies: 26
Views: 33814

I'm sorry, but I don't buy the "Lolita"-reference theory. I have questioned the use of this as the opening shot, as well, of course. I linked it in my mind with the shot of Mt. Fuji in the background while Bob is playing golf, about halfway through the film. It's not the central object that makes th...
by hull_street
Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:05 pm
Forum: Lost In Translation
Topic: Has anyone here had a relationship like that?
Replies: 61
Views: 62200

Having experienced both in my life, I am happy to report that there is a difference between having an alcohol-fueled tryst with someone fun in a far-away city, and having a chance-encounter with your soulmate. There was a basic respect for Charlotte that called for Bob to not push the relationship t...