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Lost in Translation (2003)
amazingly bad
I have seen some truly awful films in my life, but this scrapes the bottom of the barrel.
It's as if a bunch of film-school try-hards were sent to Japan, without a script, and told to produce the most pointless cinematic experience possible. Partway throught the film, these film-school rejects meet a representative from the Japanese Tourist Board who pays them to insert further meaningless 'postcard' views of Japan.
So, what could I learn from this film? - Gee, aren't the Japanese quirky and strange - Gee, isn't it difficult when I am in another country and I can't speak the language - Gee, isn't it strange that I feel alienated when I am in another country and make no effort to genuinely appreciate the culture or people - Gee, even shallow people can 'connect' when they meet other shallow people and decide to have a good whinge.
The most insulting part of this whole mess is that it is currently rated, on this website, as the 175th best movie of all time.
I weep for humanity.
The Mick Molloy Show (1999)
Disappointed with Channel 9
The way that this show was axed is an example of how the commercial Australian networks stifle original talent in the endless search for ratings.
One of my favorite memories of the show was a segment where Tony Martin had access to the Channel 9 archives and showed the more bizarre material. In the 70's, Ernie and Denise did a variety special live from Pentridge Prison (WTF??). A big stage was set up titled something like 'A night in the Pen' making it sound like a fun place to be. Mick and Tony had a field day.
That is something I will never forget. Thanks boys!