EriqX / TNM / Playlist 051-080

19-OCT-2004

JACOB'S LADDER A traumatized Vietnam war veteran finds out that his post-war life isn't what he believes it to be when he's attacked by horned creatures in the subway and his dead son comes to visit him. Strangely enough I tried to show Bad Taste tonight, directed by Peter Jackson who directed Heavenly Creatures - the very first TNM. Endless complications and realizations showed that it simply was not meant to be.   TNM-080 [IMDb] / Attendance: 04

12-OCT-2004

CARRIE Based on a story by Stephen King, Carrie is the ultimate revenge story about a girl who is pushed to far by her classmates and lashes out against them and her psychotically religious mother. A sleepy little TNM for a great classic. But Halloween was in the air. Costumes and ideas were all on topic and it's looking like a decent party is around the corner...   TNM-079 [IMDb] / Attendance: 05

05-OCT-2004

CEMETERY MAN Francesco has a bit of a problem. He's the live-in watchman at a cemetery where the corpses are crawling back out of their graves after spending a mere week in the ground. A great kick-off for this year's October TNM's. Thanks to Stephanie and Sam for making this their first TNM, and thanks to Eric for bringing them along - and for the cookies!   TNM-078 [IMDb] / Attendance: 08

28-SEP-2004

CECIL B. DEMENTED From director John Waters. A lunatic indie-film director and his renegade group of teenage film makers kidnap an A-list hollywood actress and force her to star in their underground film. Easily the most TNM-centric movie I've ever shown for TNM. It's too bad more people didn't stop by to get the joke, but at least those who did, did. Thanks as always to everyone!   TNM-077 [IMDb] / Attendance: 07

21-SEP-2004

SUICIDE CLUB A wave of unexpected suicides sweeps across Tokyo after 54 smiling high school girls join hands and throw themselves from a subway platform into an oncoming train. A good crowd for an off-the-wall movie. Nice to know TNM is going strong after the 75 party. Thanks to more than 3 people that hung around after for geek-style PowerBook action.   TNM-076 [IMDb] / Attendance: 08

14-SEP-2004

BATMAN Double Feature In honor of the 75th TNM, Batman and Batman Returns played back-to-back. Tim Burton's take on the Dark Knight is to date, the best. And most sane people will dismiss the further sequels. The Batman: Dead End short by Sandy Colara also played. Thank you, thank you, thank you! A lot of people made it to the first-ever TNM double feature. Lots of food was consumed, lots of alcohol was had, and deep fried goodness was plentiful.   TNM-075 [IMDb] / [IMDb] / Attendance: 16

07-SEP-2004

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS One horrifying discovery leads to another in this director Stephen Frears thriller about black market human organs. First off, thanks to Melissa for making her first - and hopefully not last TNM appearance. All the way from B'Gosh too. A more average-size turnout tonight. Thanks as always to everyone.   TNM-074 [IMDb] / Attendance: 07

31-AUG-2004

DELICATESSEN Post-apocalyptic surrealist black comedy about the landlord of an apartment building who creates cannibalistic meals for his odd tenants. A painfully quiet movie night, but these things happen. Thanks to the scarce few who came down for the amazing film debut from Jeunet and Caro.   TNM-073 [IMDb] / Attendance: 03

24-AUG-2004

SWING KIDS The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazi's begin tightening the grip on Germany. Felt like the old days tonight. Lots of new faces and lots of familiar ones. Thanks to everyone who came back to revive TNM after my hiatus in Las Vegas.   TNM-072 [IMDb] / Attendance: 13

10-AUG-2004

TWIN FALLS IDAHO When a beautiful young woman enters the lives of a pair of siamese twins, the brothers' world is seen from the inside for the first time. Sadly a small turnout just before a short TNM hiatus, as I will be in Vegas next week. But it's just as Ian said, I'd rather watch a movie like this with 4 people than a lesser film with more people.   TNM-071 [IMDb] / Attendance: 04

03-AUG-2004

WILD AT HEART The Wizard of Oz takes a wild ride with Lula and Sailor in this bizarre and twisted love story from David Lynch. Hired killers, psychopathic mothers, wild dancing and Nic Cage's best Elvis. Wild at Heart during a lightning storm, couldn't have asked for a better night. A good turn out that included some new faces. Thanks to Maria for bringing Nicki, and thanks to Eric for bringing Melenie.   TNM-070 [IMDb] / Attendance: 08

27-JUL-2004

BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF Based on the true story of the Beast of the Gevaudan that terrorised France in the mid-XVIIIth century, a man investigates mysterious and brutal attacks on women and children. An impressively unconventional film, a few good people come out to experience it. Thanks to Angela and Eric for taking time. And to all who frequent Landmark on Tuesdays, and in this weeks case, Dragon Lounge.   TNM-069 [IMDb] / Attendance: 07

20-JUL-2004

BOYS DON'T CRY The true story of the life of Teena Brandon, a cross dressing youth who preferred life in her male identity as Brandon Teena. A sad story and a true one. I'm glad I was able to share this film, despite rising temperatures and sticky couches. Thanks as always to everyone.   TNM-068 [IMDb] / Attendance: 08

13-JUL-2004

FANTASTIC PLANET The Psychedelic Sci-Fi animated classic, and winner of the 1973 Cannes Grand Prix Award. An allegorical tale about the struggle for freedom by a race of humanoid creatures. As with many of the landmark films that I consider a "must see" for the general public, Fantastic Planet had a small but fair turnout. Too bad if you missed it I guess.   TNM-067 [IMDb] / Attendance: 06

06-JUL-2004

12 MONKEYS A convict, sent back in time to stop a devastating plague, is sent too far back and is hospitalized as insane. "The Future is History". Lots of good movie discussion tonight with lots of good movie critics. Thanks to Morgan for stopping by before traveling the globe, and for bringing Eric to his first TNM.   TNM-066 [IMDb] / Attendance: 06

29-JUN-2004

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION A young and successful banker's life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife. Based on the book by Stephen King. Nice and old-school. Several new faces and plenty of old ones. This movie kicks ass, and it's bloody long. Thanks to everyone who came and stuck it out. Landmark next week, I promise.   TNM-065 [IMDb] / Attendance: 09

22-JUN-2004

BLADE RUNNER Man's obsession with creating a being equal to himself has back-fired when artificial humans are declared illegal after a bloody mutiny. A small crowd tonight, with vacations and work schedules claiming a few regulars. Hopefully the beauty of this movie was not lost on those who did make it. Thanks as always to all.   TNM-064 [IMDb] / Attendance: 04

15-JUN-2004

LIFE AS A HOUSE When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high and avoiding his father. A nice and easy TNM, being that I was on hella-codine. Some new faces as well as some familiar ones. Thanks to everyone again.   TNM-063 [IMDb] / Attendance: 07

01-JUN-2004

SUICIDE KINGS A group of youngsters kidnap a respected Mafia figure. Their plan was perfect... they weren't. Christopher Walken rules them all. A truely great and very old-school TNM. Lots of new faces - thanks Top-Gun, and thanks to Morgan for recruiting.   TNM-062 [IMDb] / Attendance: 12

25-MAY-2004

RESERVOIR DOGS Five Total Strangers Team Up For The Perfect Crime. They Don't Know Each Other's Name. But They've Got Each Other's Number. Quentin's first, and likely his best. It's always interesting to play something you assume everyone has seen, and then no one has. Stranger yet to run into more of them at the bar afterward only to have them kicking themselves for not coming. Better luck next week girls.   TNM-061 [IMDb] / Attendance: 08

18-MAY-2004

YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS A modern immorality tale. The second film from In the Company of Men's writer/director Neil LaBute jumps from the board room to the bedroom. Also, a stellar performance from Jason Patric. A very good TNM, felt like the old days. Big crowd, good times. And an excellent reception to one of my favorite movies.   TNM-060 [IMDb] / Attendance: 10

11-MAY-2004

TRAINING DAY On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears to be. A warm welcome back from my very long drive from Indianapolis. I returned to Milwaukee to a living room of friends. Thanks everyone for a great return to TNM.   TNM-059 [IMDb] / Attendance: 09

27-APR-2004

TRAFFIC A modern day look at America's war on drugs told through four separate interconnected stories. A slow start this week, but we got things moving with the Samuel Jackson skit from Chappelle's Show. ...And I hope they burn in Hell!   TNM-058 [IMDb] / Attendance: 07

20-APR-2004

BRAZIL A bureaucrat in a retro-future world tries to correct an administrative error and himself becomes an enemy of the state. It's only a state of mind. Overall a well-received presentation condsidering the odd subject matter. Thanks to MCSoko for making this his first TNM.   TNM-057 [IMDb] / Attendance: 08

13-APR-2004

TREES LOUNGE A story about one man's search... for who knows what. Steve Buscemi wrote, directs, and stars in this story of one mans search for meaning in life. Steve Buscemi made his TNM directorial debut tonight with this depressing comedy. The usual crowd was here to hurt and laugh along with him.   TNM-056 [IMDb] / Attendance: 06

06-APR-2004

SCOTLAND, PA Skeweringly clever re-imagination of Shakespeare's "MacBeth" transplanting the classic play into the titular hamlet locale circa 1975 centering around a fast-food joint. Tiny little crowd tonight, just regulars. TNM's lack of advertising and promotion is starting to show its effects. Great movie tonight too.   TNM-055 [IMDb] / Attendance: 06

30-MAR-2004

GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI An African American mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob. An experiment that went well. Most people I know hates this movie, but the reaction was good tonight.   TNM-054 [IMDb] / Attendance: 08

23-MAR-2004

AMERICAN SPLENDOR An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar. Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff. A small crowd tonight for a great film, as usual.   TNM-053 [IMDb] / Attendance: 05

16-MAR-2004

PI Dark, hyperkinetic movie about a paranoid mathematician searching for a key number which will unlock the universal patterns found in nature. The debut effort from the director of Requiem for a Dream, Darren Aronofsky. Tonight was a perfect night. The movie was great. People were great. I had a great time. Thanks to Angela for a late entrance, and for bringing a friend.   TNM-052 [IMDb] / Attendance: 10

09-MAR-2004

THE IRON GIANT Based upon the 1968 story by the British poet laureate Ted Hughes. The film is about a giant metal machine that drops from the sky and frightens a small town in 1958, only to find a friend that ultimately finds its humanity and saving the towns people of their fears and prejudices. The first post-50 TNM, which means no mailer, no pizza roles, and no official invites. Just a movie and a place to be. Not bad for the first low-profile TNM.   TNM-051 [IMDb] / Attendance: 06