Comments on: Spike Jonze Responds to Where The Wild Things Are Video Clip http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/ Blogging the Reel World Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:44:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: set speak: where the wild things are « dreams about movies http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-388484 set speak: where the wild things are « dreams about movies Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:53:12 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-388484 [...] to Slashfilm: Test screening audiences have complained that the film is too adult and even too scary for [...] [...] to Slashfilm: Test screening audiences have complained that the film is too adult and even too scary for [...]

]]> By: Boobies http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-275916 Boobies Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:33:07 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-275916 I didn't read all the comments but I'm glad to see that general concensus is to keep Jonze on board. I think if Warner Bro. decides to boot him there will indeed be mischief of one kind and another. The fact of the matter as -jblofe- has already pointed out, that it's not meant to be cute. On the contrary, it should be dark, very dark. The book is famous, not because it appeals to children, but because it inflicts a deep conscious within a child's mind that is only recognizable once it has been expanded upon later on in adult years. Most of us may have already forgotten the feeling of being a child and seeing the cute, furry, smiling creatures that inhibit this book for the first time. They maintain these fatures, yet offer something more to be felt, something darker, something more primal. Something children rarely get to feel in this day and age. One cannot help but feel a certain connection to Max as well, regardless of how similar to him we are or are not. We relish at his ability to tame these monstrous creatures with a trick of staring them in the eye. What a hero! That is chivalry at its best. Do we fail to see this as adults? Does not every child look upon the pages in awe of this fateful character and his companions across the sea? Do we not recognize fear if not for our own inner demons, for Max's? A child's mind is far more powerful than an adult's, and it's because of good directors we can sometimes be taken back to places we have lost from experience. I have faith in the imagining abilities of Jonze, and I am dying to see the finished product! I didn’t read all the comments but I’m glad to see that general concensus is to keep Jonze on board. I think if Warner Bro. decides to boot him there will indeed be mischief of one kind and another. The fact of the matter as -jblofe- has already pointed out, that it’s not meant to be cute. On the contrary, it should be dark, very dark. The book is famous, not because it appeals to children, but because it inflicts a deep conscious within a child’s mind that is only recognizable once it has been expanded upon later on in adult years. Most of us may have already forgotten the feeling of being a child and seeing the cute, furry, smiling creatures that inhibit this book for the first time. They maintain these fatures, yet offer something more to be felt, something darker, something more primal. Something children rarely get to feel in this day and age. One cannot help but feel a certain connection to Max as well, regardless of how similar to him we are or are not. We relish at his ability to tame these monstrous creatures with a trick of staring them in the eye. What a hero! That is chivalry at its best. Do we fail to see this as adults? Does not every child look upon the pages in awe of this fateful character and his companions across the sea? Do we not recognize fear if not for our own inner demons, for Max’s? A child’s mind is far more powerful than an adult’s, and it’s because of good directors we can sometimes be taken back to places we have lost from experience. I have faith in the imagining abilities of Jonze, and I am dying to see the finished product!

]]> By: George http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-266610 George Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:11:25 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-266610 This is a screen test from 2005 shot in Griffith Park. The young actor is Griffin Armstorff. There were four scenes shot that day and all were improv by the actor. The actor has worked with Spike before in the Yeah Yeah Yeah video, “Y-Control”. According to imdb.com this kid was Spike’s original choice for Max but was nixed by a Legendary exec at the last minute. This is a screen test from 2005 shot in Griffith Park. The young actor is Griffin Armstorff. There were four scenes shot that day and all were improv by the actor. The actor has worked with Spike before in the Yeah Yeah Yeah video, “Y-Control”. According to imdb.com this kid was Spike’s original choice for Max but was nixed by a Legendary exec at the last minute.

]]> By: Primo http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-251414 Primo Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:16:29 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-251414 How does Warner Bros. listen to Spike Jonze's pitch for how he would like to approach the book, hire Spike Jonze, read Spike Jonze's script, watch Spike Jonze direct the movie, pour $75 million into a Spike Jonze movie, and then throw their hands up in disbelief as they watch the movie, and say "How did this happen?This is a fucking Spike Jonze movie!!! Who let this guy in the door!?" Utter stupidity. If Warners pulls the plug, they have no balls and no integrity. How does Warner Bros. listen to Spike Jonze’s pitch for how he would like to approach the book, hire Spike Jonze, read Spike Jonze’s script, watch Spike Jonze direct the movie, pour $75 million into a Spike Jonze movie, and then throw their hands up in disbelief as they watch the movie, and say “How did this happen?This is a fucking Spike Jonze movie!!! Who let this guy in the door!?” Utter stupidity. If Warners pulls the plug, they have no balls and no integrity.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-245815 Aaron Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:44:28 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-245815 okay, just from this small screen test, i can tell spike jonze has struck gold with his adaptation (no pun intended) of my ALL TIME FAVORITE story growing up. anyone who says it is "too dark" or "too scary" did not understand the concept of the book!! i'm sorry but to this day, the imagery and story of that book is dark and creepy. it may seem a little sugar coated for the kids who can't handle it but if you remember, max is a little shit to his mom and the wild things were NEVER cute. i had so many nightmares from that book but it always remained my favorite. he is on the right track with this and if warner brothers doesn't like it, then they need to find a new studio because i will boycott this movie if they water it down for some stupid little kids who know NOTHING of this story. i don't believe that kids these days should be the target audience. i think it should be aimed at people like me who were ya know, born when the book came out. anyone disagrees with me should burn their copy of this book because you do not deserve it haha. okay, just from this small screen test, i can tell spike jonze has struck gold with his adaptation (no pun intended) of my ALL TIME FAVORITE story growing up. anyone who says it is “too dark” or “too scary” did not understand the concept of the book!! i’m sorry but to this day, the imagery and story of that book is dark and creepy. it may seem a little sugar coated for the kids who can’t handle it but if you remember, max is a little shit to his mom and the wild things were NEVER cute. i had so many nightmares from that book but it always remained my favorite. he is on the right track with this and if warner brothers doesn’t like it, then they need to find a new studio because i will boycott this movie if they water it down for some stupid little kids who know NOTHING of this story. i don’t believe that kids these days should be the target audience. i think it should be aimed at people like me who were ya know, born when the book came out. anyone disagrees with me should burn their copy of this book because you do not deserve it haha.

]]> By: nixon the hand » Blog Archive » where the wild things are http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-242393 nixon the hand » Blog Archive » where the wild things are Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:20:32 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-242393 [...] and only a screen test, it look pretty great. except director jonze says the finished product will not look much like the above clip. so. [...] [...] and only a screen test, it look pretty great. except director jonze says the finished product will not look much like the above clip. so. [...]

]]> By: BRRRPTZZAP! the Subject » Jonze/Eggers’ Where the Wild Things Are http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-219169 BRRRPTZZAP! the Subject » Jonze/Eggers’ Where the Wild Things Are Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:05:56 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-219169 [...] seeing the following clip has for me once again swung the pendulum back to the excitement side. Jonze clarifies that this is not a clip from the film itself, but rather a test shoot. The actor playing Max is not [...] [...] seeing the following clip has for me once again swung the pendulum back to the excitement side. Jonze clarifies that this is not a clip from the film itself, but rather a test shoot. The actor playing Max is not [...]

]]> By: Waz http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218923 Waz Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:42:22 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218923 Ok, why can't they do the film festival circuit with this stuff? Secondly why can't they show this to europeans who appreciate something different. Thirdly dude i think Jones should piss off to europe where they appreciate difference and are happy to pay for and support it. Fourth, whoever funded Pan's Labyrinth should have funded this movie. Ok, why can’t they do the film festival circuit with this stuff?
Secondly why can’t they show this to europeans who appreciate something different.
Thirdly dude i think Jones should piss off to europe where they appreciate difference and are happy to pay for and support it.
Fourth, whoever funded Pan’s Labyrinth should have funded this movie.

]]> By: jblofe http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218850 jblofe Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:16:25 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218850 This makes me angry!!! The original book scared me when i was young. They're monsters for flip sake! and even in the book they were very dark and menacing, especially the one that looks like a bull and the one with horns. and as for Max (re: slapping his mum) that sounds exactly right for that character, he's meant to be a naughty little kid, he comes across as quite spoilt in the book too, when i read the book again in my early teens, i was convinced he had ADHD lol. When i heard Spike was directing, i had so much faith that one of the best stories i was ever read as a child would be translated perfectly to the big screen. This film will be terrible if Warner Bros have their way. i'd rather see no film at all than see Spike Jonze's genius destroyed by greedy sellout studio bosses. cant maurice sendak and his people step in??? can't someone buy the rights off WB??? This is an example of why children are so messed up nowadays. This makes me angry!!! The original book scared me when i was young. They’re monsters for flip sake! and even in the book they were very dark and menacing, especially the one that looks like a bull and the one with horns. and as for Max (re: slapping his mum) that sounds exactly right for that character, he’s meant to be a naughty little kid, he comes across as quite spoilt in the book too, when i read the book again in my early teens, i was convinced he had ADHD lol. When i heard Spike was directing, i had so much faith that one of the best stories i was ever read as a child would be translated perfectly to the big screen. This film will be terrible if Warner Bros have their way. i’d rather see no film at all than see Spike Jonze’s genius destroyed by greedy sellout studio bosses. cant maurice sendak and his people step in??? can’t someone buy the rights off WB??? This is an example of why children are so messed up nowadays.

]]> By: Dust http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218830 Dust Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:54:10 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218830 Some of the best childhood films were the ones that were scary and emotional, Labyrinth, the Dark crystal, The never ending story... has anyone seen these? Adults have a strong tendency to underestimate children's knowledge and intelligence. Some of the best childhood films were the ones that were scary and emotional, Labyrinth, the Dark crystal, The never ending story… has anyone seen these? Adults have a strong tendency to underestimate children’s knowledge and intelligence.

]]> By: moldcat http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218472 moldcat Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:39:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218472 i've seen this idea of releasing two versions of the film crop up in a couple of places. i'm no expert, but it seems to me that warner bros. would be cannibalizing their own box office sales. not only that, they'd have a marketing nightmare on their hands, and a hopelessly confused public. i could see it maybe working if they gave them different names and released one on DVD only... and obviously it would have to be spike's version that got this treatment. :/ but, of course, it'd be better than never getting to see it at all. i’ve seen this idea of releasing two versions of the film crop up in a couple of places. i’m no expert, but it seems to me that warner bros. would be cannibalizing their own box office sales. not only that, they’d have a marketing nightmare on their hands, and a hopelessly confused public. i could see it maybe working if they gave them different names and released one on DVD only… and obviously it would have to be spike’s version that got this treatment. :/ but, of course, it’d be better than never getting to see it at all.

]]> By: Farron http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218279 Farron Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:41:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218279 They don't need to totally kidify this movie for a pre-school audience. Such great fantasy type movies such as The Dark Crystal and The Labyrinth were made in the past and they had their scary scenes (well at least The Dark Crystal did), the creatures were also created by the Jim Henson company (just like as in WTWTA). Another movie to remember is 'The NeverEnding Story'. These are classics! Spike Jonze and his work is amazing. The story is about monsters who live in the wild so it isn't all fluff and flowers. Please, please, please Warner Brothers see the amazing piece of work already in front of you and don't change it. This is sure to be a classic movie as long as you keep it as it is! I hope Warner is listening and if not, someone who knows how to get in touch let them know that they shouldn't wreck a good thing. They don’t need to totally kidify this movie for a pre-school audience. Such great fantasy type movies such as The Dark Crystal and The Labyrinth were made in the past and they had their scary scenes (well at least The Dark Crystal did), the creatures were also created by the Jim Henson company (just like as in WTWTA). Another movie to remember is ‘The NeverEnding Story’. These are classics!

Spike Jonze and his work is amazing. The story is about monsters who live in the wild so it isn’t all fluff and flowers.

Please, please, please Warner Brothers see the amazing piece of work already in front of you and don’t change it. This is sure to be a classic movie as long as you keep it as it is!

I hope Warner is listening and if not, someone who knows how to get in touch let them know that they shouldn’t wreck a good thing.

]]> By: mepler http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218251 mepler Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:59:13 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-218251 I think WB has a great chance to capitalize here...literally. Release them both. Certainly, the generation that grew up with the book (I'm one of them), has a very strong connection to the book, one that would make the film popular, even to the parents of our generation who had to spend so many hours reading it to us over and over! Moreover, the "kid" version is a sure blockbuster, as the book continues to be popular. The point is: like many great images that stick in collective memory, there is a wide array of how people want to see this story portrayed on the big screen because they feel as though those images belong to them...to their imagination, and we all want our imagination to be realized on the big screen. SO - Warner Brothers, take some advice. Keep the footage you already shot and release it for the older kids, then do the re-shoots if you want and release that too. You can't deny the DVD sales would be far higher..... I think WB has a great chance to capitalize here…literally. Release them both. Certainly, the generation that grew up with the book (I’m one of them), has a very strong connection to the book, one that would make the film popular, even to the parents of our generation who had to spend so many hours reading it to us over and over! Moreover, the “kid” version is a sure blockbuster, as the book continues to be popular.

The point is: like many great images that stick in collective memory, there is a wide array of how people want to see this story portrayed on the big screen because they feel as though those images belong to them…to their imagination, and we all want our imagination to be realized on the big screen.

SO - Warner Brothers, take some advice. Keep the footage you already shot and release it for the older kids, then do the re-shoots if you want and release that too. You can’t deny the DVD sales would be far higher…..

]]> By: moldcat http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-217719 moldcat Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:33:24 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-217719 i'm basically going to repeat what everyone else has said, but since warner bros. is communicating directly with this site, i'm hoping adding one more comment will help add to the impact of the message: please, leave this movie as it is. spike jonze is a brilliant director. people who appreciate his work will love you if you let it be what it is. they will take their kids to see it, even if the fools you surveyed don't. but they'll resent you if you ruin the film. warner bros. presents itself as a studio that supports film as an art form, touting its relationship with auteur stanley kubrick. don't destroy that image now and rob the world of an artist's vision. i’m basically going to repeat what everyone else has said, but since warner bros. is communicating directly with this site, i’m hoping adding one more comment will help add to the impact of the message:

please, leave this movie as it is. spike jonze is a brilliant director. people who appreciate his work will love you if you let it be what it is. they will take their kids to see it, even if the fools you surveyed don’t. but they’ll resent you if you ruin the film. warner bros. presents itself as a studio that supports film as an art form, touting its relationship with auteur stanley kubrick. don’t destroy that image now and rob the world of an artist’s vision.

]]> By: ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ Test Screenings Are Making Children Cry [Leaks] | weeklyexaminer.com http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-216259 ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ Test Screenings Are Making Children Cry [Leaks] | weeklyexaminer.com Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:32:56 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-216259 [...] reader; “looks like a car crash,” said a Gawker commenter). The furor caused Jonze to make a statement defending his highly-anticipated project: That was a very early test with the sole purpose of just [...] [...] reader; “looks like a car crash,” said a Gawker commenter). The furor caused Jonze to make a statement defending his highly-anticipated project: That was a very early test with the sole purpose of just [...]

]]> By: Deven http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-214894 Deven Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:09:10 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-214894 I think it's stupid to re-shoot a movie for not being the typical fart-joke humor kids film. Make a kid think a little, WB, I'll give 'em a bit of practice. As for being scary... I remember that there were always parts in Disney movies that scared me when I was a kid. They aren't scary anymore, of course, which is more or less the point. You get over it, so you aren't such a pansy when you grow up. And hell, I felt pretty damn proud when I could watch the so-called "scary" parts without even flinching. Out of curiousity, if they had wanted the usual cheesy feel-good kids' film, why the hell did they bring on Spike Jonze? I think it’s stupid to re-shoot a movie for not being the typical fart-joke humor kids film. Make a kid think a little, WB, I’ll give ‘em a bit of practice.

As for being scary… I remember that there were always parts in Disney movies that scared me when I was a kid. They aren’t scary anymore, of course, which is more or less the point. You get over it, so you aren’t such a pansy when you grow up. And hell, I felt pretty damn proud when I could watch the so-called “scary” parts without even flinching.

Out of curiousity, if they had wanted the usual cheesy feel-good kids’ film, why the hell did they bring on Spike Jonze?

]]> By: cakebite http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-214735 cakebite Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:55:43 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-214735 I saw this film at the Pasadena test screening - It IS a kids movie. It deals with issues that most kids go through. Not to spoil the film but Max is resisting change in his family life, he's scared, sad, acting out. He's dealing with heavy emotional topics, but how does a kid dealing with "dark" issues make it an adult movie? I can see guarding kids from violence and sex, but guarding kids from emotions, editing something out because there is tears? Yes, Max hits his mom. He's an asshole in the beginning and you can guess that in the end he learns a lesson and changes for the better (sorry to give away the obvious). I can't imagine the changes that they would make to redo this. It's like how they might be cutting cancer out of Fanboys. If worst comes to worst release the Jonze film without the animated faces. I saw it with expressionless costumes and still absolutely loved it. I saw this film at the Pasadena test screening - It IS a kids movie. It deals with issues that most kids go through. Not to spoil the film but Max is resisting change in his family life, he’s scared, sad, acting out. He’s dealing with heavy emotional topics, but how does a kid dealing with “dark” issues make it an adult movie? I can see guarding kids from violence and sex, but guarding kids from emotions, editing something out because there is tears?

Yes, Max hits his mom. He’s an asshole in the beginning and you can guess that in the end he learns a lesson and changes for the better (sorry to give away the obvious).

I can’t imagine the changes that they would make to redo this. It’s like how they might be cutting cancer out of Fanboys. If worst comes to worst release the Jonze film without the animated faces. I saw it with expressionless costumes and still absolutely loved it.

]]> By: Benjamin http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-214549 Benjamin Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:18:29 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-214549 Spike Jonze is brilliant and the test footage looks fantastic. I really hope Warner Bros. doesn't boot Jonze and the script. This is a movie I'd see based on Jonze's direction and the source material alone. Spike Jonze is brilliant and the test footage looks fantastic. I really hope Warner Bros. doesn’t boot Jonze and the script. This is a movie I’d see based on Jonze’s direction and the source material alone.

]]> By: Much Ado about Wild Things « educating alice http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-213570 Much Ado about Wild Things « educating alice Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:22:53 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-213570 [...] They link to this post which posits that the movie is on the verge of being reshot as well as to this post which includes the following response to an early screen test: “And some kids at my screening [...] [...] They link to this post which posits that the movie is on the verge of being reshot as well as to this post which includes the following response to an early screen test: “And some kids at my screening [...]

]]> By: Mikey http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-213543 Mikey Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:36:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/02/19/spike-jonze-responds-to-where-the-wild-things-are-video-clip/#comment-213543 I was at the test screening with my 7 year old last year. She had already claimed this to be one of her favorite movies ever (in her long life of 7 years). It wasn't the crap family film that's been shoveled to us for the last two decades. She and I both enjoyed it for that particular reason. And I found the "screening" questions to be really loaded. When they asked me about the film they wouldn't allow me to explain why I felt the way I did. Why they listen to some people I don't know why. This is a potential masterpiece and it's gonna' be a shame if they ruin this. Bummer. I was at the test screening with my 7 year old last year. She had already claimed this to be one of her favorite movies ever (in her long life of 7 years). It wasn’t the crap family film that’s been shoveled to us for the last two decades. She and I both enjoyed it for that particular reason.

And I found the “screening” questions to be really loaded. When they asked me about the film they wouldn’t allow me to explain why I felt the way I did. Why they listen to some people I don’t know why. This is a potential masterpiece and it’s gonna’ be a shame if they ruin this. Bummer.

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