tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3721525749462228055..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Open Ended MoviesArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58213450247085816712013-04-21T05:25:30.352-07:002013-04-21T05:25:30.352-07:00Hi Lee .. I did get to see the Life of Pi .. but t...Hi Lee .. I did get to see the Life of Pi .. but the others you mention: no, nor the last two posts ..<br /><br />I obviously have lots of catching up to do .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47563568061579514982013-04-18T00:27:29.519-07:002013-04-18T00:27:29.519-07:00I want to see Life of Pi. But I have to read the ...I want to see Life of Pi. But I have to read the book first! <br /><br />I thought that Inception was an open-ended movie. The ending really got me thinking.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24485634148607612362013-04-17T19:30:58.145-07:002013-04-17T19:30:58.145-07:00Jeanette -- Well, yeah, that would be nice. Maybe ...Jeanette -- Well, yeah, that would be nice. Maybe I could watch more than one or two movies each week, not to mention all the other stuff I could get done.<br /><br />Judy -- Yes, you have a point, though I think the best open-ended films are not good sequel material.<br /><br />Kristen -- Thank you!<br /><br />Joanne -- I agree! An open ending there usually means the show got cancelled and the viewer got stuck.<br /><br />Shawn -- I agree and it represented the essential of what the God debate ends up being. The visuals in the film were outstanding.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47438070651706520422013-04-17T19:06:50.078-07:002013-04-17T19:06:50.078-07:00I loved Life Of Pi! It was a beautiful film with a...I loved Life Of Pi! It was a beautiful film with a great message. I really enjoyed the way it let you draw your own conclusions.<br />Shawn at <a href="http://lookwhatiwrote2332.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Reading Practice</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646511815728140305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77353301646070034412013-04-17T16:55:42.552-07:002013-04-17T16:55:42.552-07:00I don't mind open endings in movies, but in Tv...I don't mind open endings in movies, but in Tv series...I absolutely hate it then.<br />Blessings, Joanne <br />Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701170619308062747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14953687926360415442013-04-17T16:14:37.475-07:002013-04-17T16:14:37.475-07:00I love these types of movies too. Great choices!
...I love these types of movies too. Great choices!<br /><br />#atozchallenge, Kristen's blog: <a href="http://kristenhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">kristenhead.blogspot.com</a>Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827651632884248765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49033941178025825162013-04-17T15:49:27.042-07:002013-04-17T15:49:27.042-07:00I'm thinking that the open ended movie (and bo...I'm thinking that the open ended movie (and book) must have been a precusor to fan fiction. What a great platform to work from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68125603387427752132013-04-17T14:56:03.643-07:002013-04-17T14:56:03.643-07:00I wish I had more OPEN Time in my life. lol. I wish I had more OPEN Time in my life. lol. J.S. Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832152980381929422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79528066444252597652013-04-17T14:32:47.237-07:002013-04-17T14:32:47.237-07:00Sheena-kay-- vapid entertainment has its time and ...Sheena-kay-- vapid entertainment has its time and place, but something that makes me think is a good mental exercise.<br /><br />Fe -- I think if the story resonates strongly enough for us to invest ourselves into it then we are willing to accept a more thoughtful ending.<br /><br />David -- I have not seen <i>Layer Cake</i> yet, but I've heard that it is quite good.<br /><br />Gwen -- <i>Life of Pi</i> is available on DVD in the U.S. at least.<br /><br />Lyre-- I thought <i>Life of Pi</i> was outstanding.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80722094690427083902013-04-17T14:10:10.331-07:002013-04-17T14:10:10.331-07:00The only one I've seen is 2001: A Space Odysse...The only one I've seen is 2001: A Space Odyssey.<br /><br />I can't wait to see Life of Pi!<br /><br />Lyre @ <a href="amy-lyre.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Lyre's Musings</a>Lyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721516699496984323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2934079235461493742013-04-17T13:31:32.474-07:002013-04-17T13:31:32.474-07:00I haven't seen any of those movies (no even 20...I haven't seen any of those movies (no even 2001 A Space Odyssey) but I want to see Life of Pi - someday when I don't live so far from the theater. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14791102484369482202013-04-17T13:04:07.150-07:002013-04-17T13:04:07.150-07:00Alex commented it first and better than I would ha...Alex commented it first and better than I would have: Inception, Did the top stop???<br />2001: A Space Odyssey was indeed a trippy, what the heck? kind of ending!<br />Layer Cake is quite open ended, although it would fall under Mobster/Gangster movies probably!David T Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926089396786215115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46400208609802002122013-04-17T11:15:22.897-07:002013-04-17T11:15:22.897-07:00I've seen Space Oddyssey and it didn't do ...I've seen Space Oddyssey and it didn't do much for me. I also saw Inception and found the ending very thought-provoking.<br /><br />I don't think I could honestly say whether I enjoy these types of movies or not. If I like one, I simply do and vice versa.<br /><br />thanks for the thoughts.. :)Fehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344347287087639537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54772459983565933592013-04-17T11:05:55.123-07:002013-04-17T11:05:55.123-07:00I like movies that make me ponder.I like movies that make me ponder.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1330675204268441542013-04-17T11:01:30.116-07:002013-04-17T11:01:30.116-07:00Ash -- You may have been one of those on whose rec...Ash -- You may have been one of those on whose recommendation I saw <i>Take Shelter</i>. I heard about it from a few bloggers, but little elsewhere.<br /><br />Susan -- I was afraid the movie might be boring but I didn't think so at all. And my wife didn't fall asleep so I think that says a lot.<br /><br />Tina -- I enjoy a good discussion about a movie if it has some depth.<br /><br />Larry -- Sorry I missed you in San Pedro. I'm sure the concert was very good. <i>Life of Pi</i> delivered more than I had expected and I thought it presented an interesting case. I didn't see it as the all a dream ending at all, but more of the case where some people don't like a story and prefer the version that fits their perception of what is logical.<br /><br />C.Lee -- I think it's great when the film discussion goes beyond the film and delves into the essence of life issues and other deep realms. To me this is what great literature should do.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14141823334168688362013-04-17T10:49:37.500-07:002013-04-17T10:49:37.500-07:00I think I saw Space Odyssey ten times. I've se...I think I saw Space Odyssey ten times. I've seen Take Shelter and walked out with a lot of questions. I like it when a film provokes discussion.<br /><br />Haven't seen Life of Pi yet. I read the book several years ago and love it, so I'm hoping the film will delight me as much as it seems to have delighted others.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27380321040081635022013-04-17T10:38:56.560-07:002013-04-17T10:38:56.560-07:00Lee-
My first writing teacher was Tom Williams in...Lee-<br /><br />My first writing teacher was Tom Williams in tenth grade. He's a man who made a big impact on my life, by introducing me to Todd Rundgren's music and by helping me to simply grow up.<br /><br />I remember when he gave us our first short story assignment, he only had one rule.<br /><br />If at the end, it was all a dream, you fail the course.<br /><br />That's how <i>Life Of Pi</i> made me feel-loved it right up until the end.<br /><br />I am trying not to say too much to spoil the film for readers who may not have seen it yet.<br /><br />Suffice to say...I do not prefer the open-ended genre...<br /><br />Spock's Beard show in San Pedro was awesome! I went both nights...<br /><br />LarryDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49402288317655603792013-04-17T10:11:11.101-07:002013-04-17T10:11:11.101-07:00I USED to love these kinds of movies, and the disc...I USED to love these kinds of movies, and the discussions they produced, but The Engineer is SO not into discussing movies. Watch. Pronounce opinion of good or bad - no in between, he's ALL black and white. Go on to next activity. Also, no pausing to discuss something in the middle. Sigh. Maybe I'll torture him and rent Life of Pi which I've been wanting to see...<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a><br />Co-host, April 2013 <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">A-Z Challenge Blog</a><br />@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallengeTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91184413511935402012013-04-17T08:12:00.455-07:002013-04-17T08:12:00.455-07:00I've only seen one of these movies. I haven...I've only seen one of these movies. I haven't seen Life of Pi mostly because I found the book so incredibly boring.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53890210808084930872013-04-17T08:11:25.058-07:002013-04-17T08:11:25.058-07:00Take Shelter was one of the best movies of the las...Take Shelter was one of the best movies of the last few years. Very impressive. Michael Shannon was incredible, and I'm looking forward to his performace as Zod this summer!Ash-Matichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459988577907225484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61545075095192097402013-04-17T07:38:20.934-07:002013-04-17T07:38:20.934-07:00Alex -- Inception has certainly been debated as to...Alex -- <i>Inception</i> has certainly been debated as to the ending.<br /><br />Yvonne -- You might enjoy <i>Limbo</i> but I don't know if you'd like the ending.<br /><br />Dee -- <i>Another Earth</i> was interesting. I thought it seemed like a more intelligent and philosophical version of <i>Blair Witch Project</i>--weird, huh.<br /><br />Yeamie -- The ambiguous ending can stretch our minds.<br /><br />Betty -- You're probably just watching different movies than I am--most people are in fact.<br /><br />Joyce -- Did not see <i>The Words</i> but I think it was recommended to me. I'll check my Netflix queue.<br /><br />Faraway -- Yes they do.<br /><br />Jo - Go see <i>Life of Pi</i> the ending is mostly a matter of which ending you like best. One might also call this a life decision movie.<br /><br />LD -- If I'm left to contemplate and do serious thought about the implications of the possible endings, then I think the open film ending has been done successfully.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13122017541266709232013-04-17T06:43:17.135-07:002013-04-17T06:43:17.135-07:00I enjoy open ended movies up to a point (loved 200...I enjoy open ended movies up to a point (loved 2001) but sometimes I feel cheated, as thought the writers couldn't decide on the ending so they just left it hanging.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55360371848346481102013-04-17T06:40:46.754-07:002013-04-17T06:40:46.754-07:00Nope I am one who wants my ending cut and dried. T...Nope I am one who wants my ending cut and dried. The first open ending I ever came across was Gone With the Wind and I hated it. Yes, I thought about it for a long time, maybe 50 years or more, but I still don't like such endings. I was going to see Life of Pi, but now I'm not so sure.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20038886477361630702013-04-17T05:41:07.725-07:002013-04-17T05:41:07.725-07:00I like to think. Open ended movies allow that.I like to think. Open ended movies allow that.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83495539111654321962013-04-17T05:40:35.162-07:002013-04-17T05:40:35.162-07:00I loved Life of Pi...the book especially, but I th...I loved Life of Pi...the book especially, but I thought they did a good job staying true to the story with the film. Did you see The Words with Bradley Cooper? I think it fits this category. Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.com