Comments on: TFT 95 – The Invention of Lying / Zombieland Reconsidered / Wolf

By: The Film Talk » ‘The Film Talk’ Named Best Film Podcast of 2009 by the Nashville Scene

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:16:33 +0000

[...] if you’ve listened to the last few episodes of TFT you’ll recall the whole ‘Bucket of Urine’ saga in which I made some impolitic comments about those who enjoyed the film [...]

By: StanleyRumm

StanleyRumm — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:56:22 +0000

If it's how you feel about a movie I for one would much rather you let it all out -whether I fundamentally disagree (eg. Inglorious Basterds) or agree (eg. Watchmen, or haven't seen it but it'll be a cold day in hell before I watch Zombieland either way).
I think it's obvious you love movies. Don't let your standard slip just because many more others might disagree. As long as you can justify your opinion (and you do -which makes it worth hearing at the very least) then there's no reason why your personal taste shouldn't be shared in all its glory.
(Edited to admit I didn't hear the Zombieland podcast yet because I knew I had no interest in the movie -now I'll have to listen to it thanks to all this talk, which I wouldn't have done had you not said what you did.)

By: Jett Loe

Jett Loe — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:45:30 +0000

Thanks for your kind thoughts The_Baron – of course the irony of a critic being affected by criticism is not lost on me! :) but i think spazzattack3k did hit upon something – will try not to be so sour or bitter for our upcoming Where the Wild Things are ep!

By: The_Baron

The_Baron — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:40:56 +0000

Dear Jett,

While I thought you were fundamentally wrong about Zombieland and Gareth's child-like wonder and amusement at the movie had me taken aback for a moment or two, I don't think you should be judged solely on the merit of a single podcast episode. That guy was a douchebag.

The thing about it is that you two make an extraordinary pair when it comes to movie reviews. I absolutely loved Inglourious Basterds, but the depth and perspective you showed when reviewing that movie brought my fondness for it to nigh euphoric heights. Point is, I usually find myself agreeing with your views about movies and they result in a greater appreciation for film in general. Keep up the good work and, unmentionable buckets aside, don't let a couple of bad reviews keep you down.

By: StanleyRumm

StanleyRumm — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:56:22 +0000

By: Jett Loe

Jett Loe — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:45:30 +0000

By: The_Baron

The_Baron — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:40:56 +0000

By: Jett Loe

Jett Loe — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:24:57 +0000

Have no fear Cole – A Serious Man will be featured quite prominently on the show :)

By: Cole

Cole — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:28:05 +0000

Another superb post guys. I'm hoping we'll get to hear your thoughts on the new film by the Coen Brothers in the near future.

By: Jett Loe

Jett Loe — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:41:53 +0000

luckily you're misspelling her name – so her images are safe for now!

+ i feel like the bucket of piss comment is going to haunt me forever.