Gothamist: Weekend Movie Guide

K23

Mon, 09 May 2005 10:08:52 -0500

R> No sh*t - that's the point I was making; although stressing that the Cronenberg creation has more validity to the title. The bad reviews on Kingdom of Heaven are due to its being not pro-Christian and following the American political conservative agenda (a la Mel G). Thank the lord for Ridley Scott being British.

Grace

Sat, 07 May 2005 12:51:08 -0500

House of Wax has gotten really bad reviews and I don't really want to contribute to the rise of a non talent such as Hilton.

r

Fri, 06 May 2005 16:58:43 -0500

There are two films called Crash - one is the 1996 adaptation of the Cronenberg/Ballad book (i believe starring James Spader), and the other is a drama coming out today in theatres. While Ridly Scott did have such hits as Alien and Blade Runner, Kingdom of Heaven was basically butchered by critics.

K23

Fri, 06 May 2005 16:49:12 -0500

What's wrong with Kingdom of Heaven? Ridley Scott is talented (remember Blade Runner?). Plus seeing Christians as their murderous selves should be rewarding. And House of Wax for Paris's cameo is a MUST. Where's the respect?

K23

Fri, 06 May 2005 16:45:28 -0500

Crash is the JG Ballard book / David Cronenberg movie.

Jen

Fri, 06 May 2005 16:42:58 -0500

ONe more thing: Martin Scorsese is introducing The Red Shoes at the Walter Reade tonight. More info here.