Reverend Jax Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 OK, before proceeding, if you don't know what Grindhouse is, go to Youtube and search for Grindhouse. I think there are two trailers available. The Pitch: Grindhouse is a double feature film, two full length (probably 90 minute each) made in the grandest over the top "B movie" tradition. I'm pretty sure it will be Robert Rodriguez's (El Mariachi, Desperado, From Dusk Til Dawn, The Spy Kid's Trilogy, Sin City) Planet Terror playing first, then Quentin Tarentino's (Reservior Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill) Death Proof. While everyone's waiting for Spider-Man 3, I think Grindhouse will be the one that catches the most by surprise. So here's the question: Which do you think will be the better (the one you will liek the most)?
Iambaytor Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 I'm gonna have to say Planet Terror, the concept just catches my eye more. And no offense to Quentin Tarantino because I think he's great too. I've just always felt that Robert Rodriguez was a better director.
alive she cried Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 my thought's exactly, except in reverse.
Iambaytor Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 Yeah I'm a minority in favoring Rodriguez, but I think Tarantino's directing is a lot like the way he talks. He just gets so fucking excited that he's incoherant and you're not even sure what he's talking about until you've heard it 3 or 4 times wheras you get Rodriguez's point and even if the source material isn't as good it's still made better by his straightforward way of directing. That and Rodriguez has shown more versatility on movies that weren't indy crime flics.
Jont Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 Yeah I'm a minority in favoring Rodriguez, but I think Tarantino's directing is a lot like the way he talks. He just gets so fucking excited that he's incoherant and you're not even sure what he's talking about until you've heard it 3 or 4 times wheras you get Rodriguez's point and even if the source material isn't as good it's still made better by his straightforward way of directing. That and Rodriguez has shown more versatility on movies that weren't indy crime flics. Two questions, regarding Tarantino, what's not to get? And have you seen Once Upon A Time in Mexico? Planet Terror looks like its going to be balls to the wall insane, but Death Proof truly looks like a period piece, possibly not that original, but its what I'm looking forward to most. It just seems to have everything, the car, the poster, the fucking insane tagline. Also, not in the running, but can I give an honourable mention to
Ganny McVagflaps Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 Aw man, this is like choosing between which one of my kid's faces I wanna piss in. I love Rodriguez but I think that "Death Proof" is gonna be the winner. It's got Mr. Hawn in it for christ sakes. Trailer wise (unless they get any better..which they can't) from what I've seen of "Machete" that's RR's win.
La Lindsay Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 it's weird that you think that tarantino is incoherent. i've never been confused while watching his movies. if you want to talk incoherence, we could start a thread about david lynch. i feel like a monkey after watching his movies. but yeah, i'm looking forward to planet terror the most. zombies are awesome. as are machine gun legs and rose mcgowen.
Reverend Jax Posted February 15, 2007 Author Posted February 15, 2007 Alright. We are divided as I had hoped. I'm going to have to side with baytor on the point that I think RR is the better director, but I don't think QT speaks incoherently and I especially don't think he directs incoherently. Now, I think QT is a better writer than RR (although arguably less versetile). I think From Dusk Till Dawn (written by QT) is better for having been directed by RR rather than QT. Regardless, I voted for Planet Terror cause it's jumping at me more, but I think it could easily go either way.
MetalHeart Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 They both look good, but between the two trailers, I liked Death Proof the best. I'm a bit more excited for that one rather than Planet Terror.
Silent Bob Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 I'm going with Death Proof. I love Rodriguez but fuck it, I like Tarantino more. And the leg thing scares me.
Reverend Jax Posted February 19, 2007 Author Posted February 19, 2007 We're still split down the middle, and Nick's date from 1994 still has stopped by. I'm curious if the people who think RR isn't the better director have seen Spy Kids. I frickin love that movie.
JunkerSeed Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 I'm lookin forward to Death Proof more. For one, it actually looks like an old slasher flick, where Planet Terror looks like Once Upon a Time in Mexico in space.
crimsonfire Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 I voted "Impossible to tell..." simply because I love both rodders and tarantino. My opinions so far on each movie are thus: Death Proof: I read a great quote from the mouth of quentin in a movie mag recently. This isn't verbatim mind you: "Robert is horror because it couldnt happen, I am terror because it could." That quote alone is making me lean towards QTs film, i prefer my fucked-up-shit to have a tangible realism about it. Planet Terror: What can i say? It has a girl with a machine gun for a leg among other crazy shit i probably dont know about.
The NZA Posted February 24, 2007 Posted February 24, 2007 From the trailer, Planet Terror looks more fun. But Tarentino is way more consistent than Rodriguez...i just dont see them as in the same league.
Acalis Posted March 7, 2007 Posted March 7, 2007 Judging from the posters and the previews, I seem to be more sold for the moment on Death Proof. Planet Terror just seems too over-the-top for me. A woman with a machine-gun leg??? But maybe it could be the other way around, so for the moment I vote "Impossible to tell".
ChumBucket Posted March 7, 2007 Posted March 7, 2007 TARENTINO IS DA MAN!!! I LOVE all his movies, especially Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill! Definitely gonna say Death Proof is gonna be the better movie!
LightningOBO Posted March 7, 2007 Posted March 7, 2007 I think Death Proof will be a lot more fun---a little sexy, but more man power--Tarantino is the man! THEN AGAIN what could be sexier than Rose McGowan with a fucking gun for a leg??
The NZA Posted March 12, 2007 Posted March 12, 2007 I too am gonna vote "impossible to say" but im impressed that there's an option for my ex, 10+ years removed. I believe she had a kid, last i heard, so she got whats comin to her...let's see you go to a rated R movie now, bitch. I take all that back. People seem perfectly comfortable with taking kids to R films lately.
HypnotizinChikns Posted March 18, 2007 Posted March 18, 2007 Planet Terror... Honestly though, I want to see the 'previews' more than anything. Let's face it, the majority of previews are better than the actual movies anyways. Why even make movies anymore? just make really awesome previews!
La Lindsay Posted March 18, 2007 Posted March 18, 2007 People seem perfectly comfortable with taking kids to R films lately. lately? talk to my mom about all the movies she used to take my brother and i to see. i'm still rooting for the zombie flick. plus i think that one has jeff fahey in it. word.
Ganny McVagflaps Posted March 18, 2007 Posted March 18, 2007 Planet Terror... Honestly though, I want to see the 'previews' more than anything. Let's face it, the majority of previews are better than the actual movies anyways. Why even make movies anymore? just make really awesome previews! The previews could be bye-bye if the MPAA puts their foot down. AICN was saying that they're a little worried about them especially Eli Roth and Rob Zombie's ones. Either way, I can definitly wait for DVD if that happens, alls I want is Edgar Wrights. I still haven't voted. I'm sorta leaning towards Death Proof though. Mr. Goldie Hawn all the way. And LLL* for the Fahey. LWNMWRMN Never Forget. *the extra L is for love
La Lindsay Posted March 18, 2007 Posted March 18, 2007 thank you, sir... behold: i can't wait to see him in all his glorious faheyness in planet terror.
The NZA Posted March 18, 2007 Posted March 18, 2007 wait, whats goin on with previews, now? also, yeah, kids in R movies is nothing new, but i think the babies in them might be. Is just here, or is everyone else going to shit like hostel and hearing small children crying? Fuck is that?
HypnotizinChikns Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 My husband took the Loginator to see Ghost Rider...I don't think there was anything in it THAT bad. However, he took him on a wensday night, a week or two after it opened, so there were few people in it. There was a kid with his grandfather, I'm guessing around 8 yrs old, whose grandfather took him out about 15 minutes into it, so of course the poor lil guy was crying to stay. Needless to say, Logan wants to be Ghost Rider when he grows up now. Not bad for a 4 yr old. and yeah. WTF??? no PREVIEWS!!! Imma fuckin march on washington i am!
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