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Any Ed Wood fans here?

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The movie, not the director (although his fans can chime in as well). I happened to catch it on TV last night. I just sit there and watch it with a big, stupid grin on my face (according to my wife). Especially the scene in the bar where Ed's wearing the angora sweater and talking to Orson Welles (who doesn't seem to find it odd)!
Ha! That film should have won some awards (other than Martin Landau's oscar, which was very deserved).
And on a somewhat related note (bad movies) - this weekend - a screening of the MST3K version of "Hellcats" courtesy of my lovely wife. Hooaah!

"Well, a satirical piece in the Times is one thing, but bricks and baseball bats really gets right to the point. "

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Ed Wood is a great flick....... - danj 23:22:37 02/21/03 (0)
Depp was fantastic and Landau did deserve his Oscar.
Say what you want about the real Ed Wood. Yes, he was probably the least talented director in the history of motion pictures BUT he was eager and his movies do have a certain screwy charm. Plus, he deserves admiration for his attempts to help Bela Lugosi. He, at least, gave the old man some dignity during his last days. So what if the movies stank, at least old Bela was working.
Not a bad film. (nt) - Victor Khomenko 07:01:31 02/21/03 (1)
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- Victor, you were asking about Shadows & Fog earlier - mvwine 07:51:41 02/21/03 (0)
  It was also on one of the movie channels again the other night. I remember what I found a little disconcerting about it - it was almost two films, one a typical Woody film, the other a tribute to "M" or similar films. It just never gelled for me, I'm afraid.
  
  "Well, a satirical piece in the Times is one thing, but bricks and baseball bats really gets right to the point. "
Plan 9 from Outer Space - gware 21:44:30 02/20/03 (0)
is a wonderfully crummy example; a "B" movie that drifts well into "C" or "D", and "Glen or Glenda(?)", yes, I like them all. The Ed Wood movie is one that just had to be made; I wouldn't mind if they made one about Howard Hughes too, he was another enigmatic/eccentric director...
Eric
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That's is a big ABSOLUTELY on that one..... - Mrs. Piggy 20:33:49 02/20/03 (5)
supreme performances by all involved. The movie had everything: comedy, drama, silliness, cross dressing, love, ambition, art, homosexuality, but it didn't loose itself in all that the way one of Ed's pictures would have, ironic. I adored Bill Murray's performance.
KP and I watch that film regularly, and quote it often "I don't fee so gooood eddy." "Well ya look just peachy to me!" Johnny depp plays such convincing fringe element types. His acting has in Ed wood has inspired us to search out his other films (such as Dead Man, Edward Scissorhands) and we have yet to be disappointed.
Wow, "when life is stranger than fiction" "and you couldn't make this stuff up" are two good quotes for Ed's life. (KP and I also read the book that inspired the movie...excellent read)
We have a debate when it comes to Ed Wood.
KP says he was a man driven by his art but was just not good at it.
I say he was a man who liked art but was driven by making a fast buck...a true artist would have a sense of subtlety...espesially in their chosen field. I think he enjoyed picturing himself with notoriety and fame...the same way he idolized Orson Wells the man, more than his work. Who will know for sure though?
mp
- Well, If I had to analyze.. - mvwine 07:48:32 02/21/03 (2)
  I would say he was just a guy who LOVED movies (at least the way he was portrayed in the film). The look of awe on Ed's face as he's shooting his own crap, is just priceless. It's like a little kid who is just amazed at everything.
  This film just draws me in every time. My wife just rolls her eyes every time she sees I'm watching it (same with a lot of Woody Allen movies). I think Depp may be one of our best young actors, although he's made some sub-par stuff. Have you seen Donnie Brasco or What's Eating Gilbert Grape?- other good performances from him.
  
  "Well, a satirical piece in the Times is one thing, but bricks and baseball bats really gets right to the point. "
  - I want to see donny, and grape was excellent :o)-nt - Mrs. Piggy 13:19:04 02/21/03 (1)
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    - Check it out, Mrs. Piggy. Donnie Brasco is very good. nt - David Mester 16:29:14 02/21/03 (0)
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- Probably both. - TAFKA Steve 04:35:57 02/21/03 (1)
  > > KP says he was a man driven by his art but was just not good at it.
  I say he was a man who liked art but was driven by making a fast buck
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  In his earlier works, there is an artistic aesthetic that does not appear to be motivated by profit ("Glen Or Glenda").
  His later works are just hack jobs made for profit (e.g., "Orgy of the Dead").
  - Plan 9.... - Mrs. Piggy 13:17:57 02/21/03 (0)
    He settled for anything, bigger is better. He could have scaled down the horrible props and made a half way decent film. He replaced lagosi with a chiropractor!
    I think plan nine, was his attempt to become rich and famous, not express himself artistically....for apparently he had no real cohesive vision.
    mp

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