Monday
Jan092012
Complete Three Sentences (Box Office, Banner, Ballot)
Monday, January 9, 2012 at 9:37AM 
• The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that ________________________.
• My favorite back in your new banner belongs to _________ because ________ .
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be _______________ .
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Reader Comments (32)
My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Ryan Gosling because it's a pleasure to see him from every side. =)
If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be PODCASTS!!! .
The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend, which only goes to show you that horror is the most popular form of escapism now. Forget romance, forget charm, forget wit, fear is what sells. Just ask the Republicans.
hmmm. perhaps i should've restricted this to one sentence. haha. usually people are so much noisier :)
1) The one of you, because it amuses me. Other than Gosling I don't know who these folks are.
2) Tie: Return of reader profile (I didn't think I was interested in them until they disappeared) and more of your artwork.
Runner up: Finishing the Moulin Rouge tribute...which will never happen of course. But, whatev. *sigh* (I can't believe I used "whatev" in a sentence.)
1) ......which only goes to show you that people really dig the Devil. Now, if there was a movie called "The Devil Drives the Muppets to Hell" it would have Harry Potter-level success.
2) I prefer fronts.
3) More Meryl Streep. I kid. Idk, maybe some live-blogging movies you watch at home? That would be fun. But mostly, stay healthy and be your prolific self forever. Well, at least untill I say "stop". :)
The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that the Mayans were right about 2012.
• My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Ryan Gosling because I appreciate him from any angle .
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be either more of the "Ask Nathaniel" columns (always love those) or maybe something about Orson Welles or the French New Wave-anything cinematic from 1958-1974.
1) I'm the only exorcism/religious horror fan in America who refused to be taken in by that horrid film.
2) Gosling's because of the jacket. I covet that jacket. It would look terrible on me and I don't care. I want it.
3) podcasts. I'm on a podcast kick right now.
1. people are idiots.
2. Ryan Gosling, he's the only one I recognize.
3. reader profiles!
1) It just goes to show you that originality is overrated. Every year I say 'this is the year where everybody gets tired of the 'cheap horror' genre and every freakin' year something in the likes of Paranormal Activity comes up and makes a million bucks. GAH. It makes me sad to live in a world where 'Beginners' makes 14 million worldwide and this movie makes 34 milllion in its opening weekend nationwide. NOT. FAIR. And it also goes to show you people HATE the December/January Oscar-filled period of the calender and watch anything else there is at the multiplexes.
2) Honestly, I love Michael Fassbender's back in the banner. I know Gosling's is iconic and all that but... I love how Fassy is numbly staring at the curtains.
3) More reader participation, be it in the form of those delightful 'Ask Nathaniel' pieces or Streep Reader Ranking or Hit Me With Your Best Shot. I love this little community here at TFE, where everyone has always something insightful to say.
I saw Young Adult this weekend. I love Charlize.
In 2012 I'd like to see more of your opinion about video presentation and misc content on BD and DVD (they still matter oddly enough).
(Just to make sure we all realize the second sentence is a trick question, since every picture in the banner - not just the profile pic - is a picture of Nathaniel. I have stayed in his apartment, and I have seen the huge tattoo on his left shoulder as well as his crimped extensions. Sorry, Nathaniel, had to spill the beans.)
Nick: A fine collection of wigs he has then ;)
1. People are gluttons for punishment. I was actually dragged to it, but I didn't pay for it so I didn't contribute to the insanity.
2. My favorite back in the top banner is Michael Fassbender, because...it's Michael Fassbender. I'd shamelessly fuel his sex addiction anytime.
3. I would like to see more podcasts! I loved your most recent one, and would love to hear your musings much more often.
Hardy's back for Warrior, because what I wouldn't give to see that in a mirror over my bed.
(Sorry to be so tasteless, but you asked.)
• The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that Ryan Gosling is still not hot enough in public audience’s eyes..
• My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Fassbender's because I like to sit at night too looking outside while thinking .
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be A masterclass of Photoshopping .
My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Daryl Hannah because Splash! always puts a smile on my face and was one of my very first movie obsessions.
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be more stage stuff but I know is uber-expensive so I get it.
The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend which only goes to show you that Rick Santorum has reminded Americans that Catholics too can be scary.
My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Tom Hardy (can't tell it's him for sure; second to the right) because I'm learning anatomy this semester and that picture helps me study the muscles of the back. Ha.
If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be those hilarious podcasts. The four of you deserve some SAG-style ensemble award...
The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that stunt advertising can do wonders for any crappy movie.
My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Tom Hardy because baby got back. (i'll leave now)
If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be Janice's suggestion of that Moulin Rouge write-up, but more Hit Me With Your Best Shot would be cool.
• The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that the actors weren't interviewed at TFE or else people would know better .
• My favorite back in your new banner belongs to the ones I don't know because I'll get to know them better when they're interviewed at TFE .
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be more interviews .
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• The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that the gross of the film at the box office should not correlate to how good it actually is.
• My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Ryan Gosling because Drive was amazing and so was he. Also he is the hottest man in movies in our generation. Oscar please!
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be ongoing Oscar season predictions throughout the year.
It goes to show you should write the next exorcism movie (but the thing is you should actually make it good!) send it out, get it made, and released this time next year and you'll have a huge hit that's worth it! If it's good enough it'll get oscar consideration:)
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I wanna see more full out reviews for movies instead of tid bits/scattered thoughts, of course! Its not that I dont appreciate them enough but its because i appreciate them too much. yo quedo your full opinion! Like on bridesmaids, or young adult, and i could go on of course. By now i now how you feel about them but still want the full review treatment. maybe thats asking a lot? i could just be spoiled. Also, i wouldnt mind more your artwork accompanying your posts!
One thing I'd like to see in The Film Experience is who the people are in the banners. I love the way the banner changes and has themes. But I just don't know enough to figure out who everyone is (some are so tantalizingly familiar). It's fun to try to guess, but could we have answers or a short list after they've been up fro a while?
The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that the devil is indeed inside. Inside the mind of America's movie-going public.
My favorite back in your new banner belongs to either Ryan Gosling (because that jacket is the shit) or Tom Hardy (because of the play of light and... oh who am I kidding, because I would give anything to massage that massive back!).
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be more lists! (please don't hate me!) (Or at the very least, more writings about the films in your personal canon and more Great Moments in Screen Bitchery)
The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that it's true: Shit floats to the top.
My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Michael Fassbender because if I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be more photos of Michael Fassbender.
I'll just answer the last one. What I'd like to see more of in 2012 is NATHANIEL!! The number and frequency of guest bloggers needs to be brought WAY WAY WAY down, if not altogether eliminated!
Janice -- GAH. Moulin Rouge! It haunts me so.
J.M. and anyone else who'd like more of me -- there's this neat little "donate" thing on the sidebar and the more i am able to reach jumping above the poverty level the more time i will have to be able to devote to writing and not seeking out other forms of employment. Please and thank you.
also please give columnists a chance. they are also providing good content out of love like me. and i request them because i enjoy their articles.
podcast seekers -- all things that require groups of people to get together must be accepted with joy but not expected. Unless i'm paying people it happens when it happens ;)
adri hmmm. that's an idea. I shall think on that.
Derreck and Beau no i get it but Hardy's back actually freaks me out. TOO MUCH.
Nick !!!! no. that's actually fassbender. I only have curtains, no blinds. your memory is whack!
I know it looks like that photo-still from Shame, but the whole blinds/curtains thing is not fooling me. We all know how you throw yourself into a project once you devise it. The wig of crimped Daryl Hannah hair? The scorpion jacket? The giant "Become a Human Tortoise" weight machine hidden behind the bathroom door, and the Bic pen/"Who Is Sammy Jankis?" self-tattooing kit in your desk? You think I didn't notice any of this?
• The new exorcism flick The Devil Inside shocked at the box office with a $34 million opening weekend (a bigger opening weekend than The Muppets! and as big as the entire domestic gross than Drive!) which only goes to show you that people are dumb.
• My favorite back in your new banner belongs to Fassy because duh.
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be more Great Moments in Screen Bitchery of course! I'd even help you out with some good ones if you needed it. :D
Correct me if I'm wrong but are these the six backs in the banner:
Gosling in Drive
LOL IDK Carey Mulligan?
Fassy in Shame
Emma Watson in HP?
I wanna say Tom Hardy but the hair is throwing me off
Daryl Hannah in Splash
LOL btw @ the 'Become a Human Tortoise' weight machine. Such a perfect description of Hardy's current physical state. He so is.
• If I could vote for ONE thing to see more of at The Film Experience in 2012 it would be more of your thoughts about predictions. Not necessarily updating the charts, but giving us your opinions of every movie Oscar chances as the season unfolds.
Mark -- you are correct except that that's Marilyn Monroe from Some Like it Hot and Uma Thurman from kill bill instead of Mulligan and Watson
Finally, confirmation. Now I can stop wondering if that was MM or Simone Signoret.