ask pryor15 about anything--anything at all

pryor15 · #1 10-16-2006, 01:31 PM

since we're doing "ask me" threads, why the hell not? i'll be on a plane most of tomorrow, but that should give you guys a chance to ask some questions, if you want.

stuff about me (to give you an idea of what i might have a clue about):
born in Maine
live in Pittsburgh
27 years old
degree in Broadcasting, minors in writing, english, and pre-law (i think)
attended private school my whole life
lived in Chattanooga, TN
did forensics competitions (public speaking) in college, as well as play-by-play for the basketball teams
wrote a bad novel and a bad book of poetry
played H.S. basketball. won a state title.
registered Green Party
raised Baptist
no longer Baptist
was a roadie for a local band in H.S.
i know a decent amount about baseball and music, as well.
and film, obviously.

ask away...if i don't know, i'll make something up.

Dominic · #2 10-16-2006, 01:46 PM

In your opinion, is the film Body Heat more a complete ripoff of the vastly superior Double Indemnity, or is it a clever homage? And what's the difference?

pryor15 · #3 10-16-2006, 02:00 PM

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In your opinion, is the film Body Heat more a complete ripoff of the vastly superior Double Indemnity, or is it a clever homage? And what's the difference?

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geez, it's been way too long since I've seen Body Heat to even attempt to answer that...stumped on the first question, damn you, dom!...i need to see Double Indemnity again too, now that it's on DVD.

as to the second part, i think a good rule of thumb is if the second film is employing the intent of the original's content, rather than just the content itself. Example: the famous running shot from Jules et Jim. If you just mimic the shot b/c you think it looks cool--ripoff. But, if you use the shot (or, better yet, a variation of that) to convey what Truffaut was attempting to convey--homage.

meh, i'm not sure that made sense.

Dominic · #4 10-16-2006, 02:07 PM

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In your opinion, is the film Body Heat more a complete ripoff of the vastly superior Double Indemnity, or is it a clever homage? And what's the difference?

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geez, it's been way too long since I've seen Body Heat to even attempt to answer that...stumped on the first question, damn you, dom!...i need to see Double Indemnity again too, now that it's on DVD.

as to the second part, i think a good rule of thumb is if the second film is employing the intent of the original's content, rather than just the content itself. Example: the famous running shot from Jules et Jim. If you just mimic the shot b/c you think it looks cool--ripoff. But, if you use the shot (or, better yet, a variation of that) to convey what Truffaut was attempting to convey--homage.

meh, i'm not sure that made sense.

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for the record, I remember seeing Body Heat when it first came out and loving it..and then seeing Double Indenity on TV one night and being pissed off at how much Body Heat ripped off from DI! They're both very well-done films, of course. I'm just a huge Wilder fan now - he could do no wrong, IMO.

Colonel Kataffy · #5 10-16-2006, 02:16 PM

Did you vote for green party candidates in the presidential elections? and if so, whats your take on the whole wasting your vote thing?

MrMon · #6 10-16-2006, 02:17 PM

Sight and Sound 2002 Top Films List (The Top 50 List)

Top Films

Most overrated film on the list.
Film in the Top 10 that most deserves to be knocked down a peg or two.
Film that most deserves Top 10 status that doesn't have it.
Film you're most happily surprised to see on the list.
Films you haven't seen.
Films not on the list that should be.

That should keep you busy. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

kitaristi0 · #7 10-16-2006, 02:20 PM

Your thoughts on Sofia Coppola? Good, accomplished director in her own right or just riding on Francis Ford Coppola's success?

Wes Mantooth · #8 10-16-2006, 02:31 PM

what do you do for work now?

Yawning Chain · #9 10-16-2006, 02:37 PM

Is it possible to be an existentialist? Or, does defining yourself as an existentialist automatically preclude you from being one?

Dominic · #10 10-16-2006, 02:51 PM

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Sight and Sound 2002 Top Films List (The Top 50 List)

Top Films

Most overrated film on the list.
Film in the Top 10 that most deserves to be knocked down a peg or two.
Film that most deserves Top 10 status that doesn't have it.
Film you're most happily surprised to see on the list.
Films you haven't seen.
Films not on the list that should be.

That should keep you busy. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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ooooh, I'm going to do this too