Metropolitan (1990) - Like The Breakfast Club but with college-aged yuppies

[FierceRedBelt]

 

[Guestx]

I will, be sure to make a thread when you're done with it.

If you tell me what night you're going to watch it, I can be sure to watch it the same night so it will be fresh in both our minds.

These kind of films are what draw me towards film.

How so? Please elaborate.

I hope there are women like her out there but I really doubt it.

Well, the world is full of all kinds of people. Probably a few are like Audrey. But their numbers may be so low that you never meet one.

Tom's oblivious behavior towards Audrey when she kept inviting him to escort her around was confusing to me; even if he was in love with his ex --- 99.9% of men wouldn't of been so wreckless with Audrey during the 'dime in a cup' scene.

That was pretty brutal, but I wasn't sure how aware Tom was of Audrey's feeling's toward him. It's like you say, he seemed oblivious, at least until the third act.

You make an interesting point about this being a hidden world to most. Oddly enough, and I wouldn't of even realized this had you not mentioned it, it's not a foreign demographic to me. My grandmother was a teacher at a private school for upper crust children in Manhattan and a few days a year I spent the day with her students. Oddly enough I fit in better with them than I did with my peers.

Interesting. That is a world that is wholly unknown to me. I've never really known anyone with money, at least not vast amounts of it, and certainly no one from Manhattan.

Why do you feel like you fit in better with that crew than with your usual people?

I'm glad you mentioned Woody Allen, I've tried to watch his work and have liked a bit of it but I feel like it may be above my head. I think I've watched Annie Hall and Manhattan.

A friend of mine first introduced me to Woody back around 2004. There was a particular night where we smoked weed and watched Love and Death and I was pretty much immediately hooked.

Annie Hall is his all-time masterpiece, so if you didn't connect with that one, it's possible that he's just not for you. Then again, he's made a fairly wide range of films.

Now that I think about it, I'd probably recommend Melinda and Melinda. It was made in 2004, so it's a more modern film, and it's got a good mix of comedy and drama with some solid contemporary stars. The concept is also interesting.

Midnight in Paris might also be good for you. Give these a look and tell me if they strike your fancy.

 

[Guestx]

Damn, so the whole cast got back together? Any idea of the backstory on this photo?

 

[Steve-French]

LOL, damn. Just going to take a shit on Woody like that. . .

I know the Wood Man has a lot of haters these days, but I've been a fan for years. Annie Hall, Hannah and Her Sisters, Love and Death, Interiors, Manhattan, Melinda and Melinda, and Midnight in Paris--among others--are all very good films.

It's nothing personal, his movies just aren't for me I guess.

 

[mygoddotcom]

Added to the list. I like the idea of a self-financed dialogue driven film based on the creator's experience.

btw did you ever finish Shadow of Truth? or watch Harakiri?

I love Seppuku

 

[FierceRedBelt]

Damn, so the whole cast got back together? Any idea of the backstory on this photo?

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/08/metropolitan-25-anniversary-cast-photo-uhb

 

[FierceRedBelt]

How so? Please elaborate.

This movie and movies like it explore the human condition. Movies like this explore our interaction, communities, thoughts, and lives; it's also the area of life where I've had the least experience. It's fascinating to me.

Well, the world is full of all kinds of people. Probably a few are like Audrey. But their numbers may be so low that you never meet one.

Solid point and that should be reassuring but somehow that's even more upsetting.

Interesting. That is a world that is wholly unknown to me. I've never really known anyone with money, at least not vast amounts of it, and certainly no one from Manhattan.

Why do you feel like you fit in better with that crew than with your usual people?

They were free to explore thought and culture in a way that poor kids weren't at the time. They were educated in both the humanities and sciences; my peers and I were not.

A friend of mine first introduced me to Woody back around 2004. There was a particular night where we smoked weed and watched Love and Death and I was pretty much immediately hooked.

Annie Hall is his all-time masterpiece, so if you didn't connect with that one, it's possible that he's just not for you. Then again, he's made a fairly wide range of films.

Now that I think about it, I'd probably recommend Melinda and Melinda. It was made in 2004, so it's a more modern film, and it's got a good mix of comedy and drama with some solid contemporary stars. The concept is also interesting.

Midnight in Paris might also be good for you. Give these a look and tell me if they strike your fancy.

I liked Annie Hall. Unfortunately I don't remember all that much of it but I felt like a lot of his criticisms of the faux-appreciation of art were aimed at people like me or the diologue was just a bit out of my grasp. I'll have to watch it again. I'll check out MidNight in Paris within the next few weeks.

 

[Guestx]

Solid point and that should be reassuring but somehow that's even more upsetting.

You know, I've often wondered if the right girl is out there for me, or if she simply doesn't exist. I've spend a lot of time thinking about that actually, because so far, none of them have really done it for me.

They were free to explore thought and culture in a way that poor kids weren't at the time. They were educated in both the humanities and sciences; my peers and I were not.

They were able to explore it just because they had the education to do so, or was there something more to it?

I'll check out MidNight in Paris within the next few weeks.

It was the biggest financial success of Woody's career. His films have always been up and down in terms of box office receipts, but Midnight in Paris brought in $151 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. It also won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay and was nominated for Best Picture. Woody was also nominated for Best Director.

 

[FierceRedBelt]

You know, I've often wondered if the right girl is out there for me, or if she simply doesn't exist. I've spend a lot of time thinking about that actually, because so far, none of them have really done it for me.

It's an interesting thought experiment. As someone who's talked with you a bit I'm sure if you put yourself out there you'd find someone. That's the thing though, if you never take a shot you're never going score a goal.

I'm not the type of guy who can sit around and have young ladies just throw themselves at me; the last time a girl flat out aggressively pursued me I was 23. What about you?

They were able to explore it just because they had the education to do so, or was there something more to it?

Education, supportive/intelligent parents, non-toxic environment, a respect/admiration for studies, etc. Dare I say better genetics?

It was the biggest financial success of Woody's career. His films have always been up and down in terms of box office receipts, but Midnight in Paris brought in $151 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. It also won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay and was nominated for Best Picture. Woody was also nominated for Best Director.

I caught Midnight in Paris last night and thought it was decent but no where near as high level as I remember Annie Hall being. I really need to give Annie Hall and Manhattan a second watching and make sure I'm not inflating their substance.

What did you think of Midnight in Paris? It felt a lot like television to me. Everything felt good but nothing inspired a second thought or analysis. Audrey in Metropolitan despite being a very straight forward character made me wonder about her, her thoughts, and actions; I can't say that for anyone in this movie.

I'll watch The Last Days of Disco on Tuesday night.

 

[Guestx]

It's an interesting thought experiment. As someone who's talked with you a bit I'm sure if you put yourself out there you'd find someone. That's the thing though, if you never take a shot you're never going score a goal.

I'm not the type of guy who can sit around and have young ladies just throw themselves at me; the last time a girl flat out aggressively pursued me I was 23. What about you?

I rolled through several girlfriends in my 20s. The pattern was predictable: I'd meet someone, like them enough to start some shit, but then would get cold feet about the whole thing and start to feel trapped. I would feel like all my freedom was being taken away and I would begin to see only their flaws, constantly wondering if I was making a mistake and if there was someone else out there who would be better for me.

I think I eventually just kind of gave up. I have done very little dating in my 30s. These girls today are even less interesting to me than the girls of ten years ago.

I caught Midnight in Paris last night and thought it was decent but no where near as high level as I remember Annie Hall being. I really need to give Annie Hall and Manhattan a second watching and make sure I'm not inflating their substance.

What did you think of Midnight in Paris? It felt a lot like television to me. Everything felt good but nothing inspired a second thought or analysis. Audrey in Metropolitan despite being a very straight forward character made me wonder about her, her thoughts, and actions; I can't say that for anyone in this movie.

I thought that Midnight in Paris was good, but I did feel that it was a bit over-praised by critics and audiences. A fine film, but not one that I fell in love with. It does raise some interesting questions about golden age thinking though, and the way that people view the past.

If you remember, I recommended Melinda and Melinda over Midnight in Paris. Did that one just not seem interesting to you?

I'll watch The Last Days of Disco on Tuesday night.

Okay, Tuesday night it is then! I'll make the thread either that night or the next day.

 

[FierceRedBelt]

I rolled through several girlfriends in my 20s. The pattern was predictable: I'd meet someone, like them enough to start some shit, but then would get cold feet about the whole thing and start to feel trapped. I would feel like all my freedom was being taken away and I would begin to see only their flaws, constantly wondering if I was making a mistake and if there was someone else out there who would be better for me.

I think I eventually just kind of gave up. I have done very little dating in my 30s. These girls today are even less interesting to me than the girls of ten years ago.

Sounds like you were just young and the relationships weren't right either.

It might be worth asking whether or not the ends justify the means; if finding someone requires that you sacrifice who you truly are.

I thought that Midnight in Paris was good, but I did feel that it was a bit over-praised by critics and audiences. A fine film, but not one that I fell in love with. It does raise some interesting questions about golden age thinking though, and the way that people view the past.

If you remember, I recommended Melinda and Melinda over Midnight in Paris. Did that one just not seem interesting to you?

Midnight in Paris popped up when I logged onto Netflix which made it a pretty easy choice. After having a few days to reflect I feel like the movie's main appeal might just be it's charm and innocence. As for golden age thinking I do think it raises the basic litmus test questions associated with analyzing someone who feels out of place in their own time. But then again the movie didn't deeply explore anything resembling a satisfying conclusion or even moral argument outside of the absolutely obvious.

Okay, Tuesday night it is then! I'll make the thread either that night or the next day.

I look forward to it.

 

[Werdun]

Will watch tonight if I find a torrent

 

[Guestx]

Sounds like you were just young and the relationships weren't right either.

It might be worth asking whether or not the ends justify the means; if finding someone requires that you sacrifice who you truly are.

Frankly, I think there's something in my personal constitution which dooms me to simply find fault in all relationships.

My pleasure in being alone . . . perhaps dooms me to be alone. Even though that's not really what I want.

Midnight in Paris popped up when I logged onto Netflix which made it a pretty easy choice. After having a few days to reflect I feel like the movie's main appeal might just be it's charm and innocence. As for golden age thinking I do think it raises the basic litmus test questions associated with analyzing someone who feels out of place in their own time. But then again the movie didn't deeply explore anything resembling a satisfying conclusion or even moral argument outside of the absolutely obvious.

Understood. I think Melinda and Melinda is a more nuanced film.

If you get a chance to watch that one, I'll be interested in hearing your thoughts.

I look forward to it.

Be careful what you look forward to.

 

[Guestx]

Will watch tonight if I find a torrent

If you do, me and @FierceRedBelt are eager to hear your feedback.

 

[Werdun]

If you do, me and @FierceRedBelt are eager to hear your feedback.

Ehh dont be just remember my contribution to the movie club..

 

[Guestx]

Ehh dont be just remember my contribution to the movie club..

Niqqa, if you watch this shit, I expect an opinion, regardless of what it is.

 

[FierceRedBelt]

I'm going to go ahead and check out Barcelona (1994) later this week as well.

 

[Guestx]

I'm going to go ahead and check out Barcelona (1994) later this week as well.

Watch Last Days of Disco and let me know what you think. Just post your thoughts here. I'm not going to fuck with another thread because, well. . .

Just post your thoughts here. That's all.

 

[FierceRedBelt]

Watch Last Days of Disco and let me know what you think. Just post your thoughts here. I'm not going to fuck with another thread because, well. . .

Just post your thoughts here. That's all.

You didn't like it that much? I finished it yesterday evening; I'll post some about it tonight.

 

[FierceRedBelt]

@shadow_priest_x

I don't really have a ton to say about the film to be honest.

Chloe Sevigny's character felt like she was supposed to be the logical progression of Audrey's from Metropolitan initially but then departed towards being more of a lost/confused soul but somehow that didn't make her endearing to me until very late in the film. But even then she felt more like a fuckup to me even if she did get her desired promotion/conclusion.

Kate Beckinsale's character fell flat for me even as the semi-bad guy; I felt nothing.

Chris Eigeman almost carried this movie for me but not quite. He played it a little too calm but delivered his dialogue with precision. They could of done a lot more with the fights with the bouncer and the club bust; it just seemed like an afterthought for this film.

I don't think people go from Audrey to Chloe's character; at least I hope not.

Felt almost like Metropolitan's writer/director started hanging out with Kevin Smith.