Comments on: CROSSING STREAMS: FISH STORY

By: sosgemini

sosgemini — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:24:02 +0000

Helped me? Ohh…Wendy & Lisa’s Staring At The Sun, Angela Bofill’s I Try, Radiohead’s entire Kid A…and on and on. LOL
I wonder if other films within this genre are as tapped why music lovers are so passionate about certain songs. I loved the story behind the silent pause and how it took on a life of its own in the record store and how much mythology plays into it all. If these are standard troops within the genre, I think I might love the film less. Therefore, I think I won’t seek other films out. LOL

By: Jared Rasic

Jared Rasic — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:44 +0000

I had an entire paragraph dedicated to the fact that this film existed in that genre. There needs to be more like that. What song helped you?

By: sosgemini

sosgemini — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:21:52 +0000

Oh, real quick: In researching the film I found out its part of a “song saves the world” sub genre of films. Anyone familiar with this?

By: sosgemini

sosgemini — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:19:43 +0000

As a card carrying member of the crazy “music saved my life” cult—this movie spoke to me. Just like others, I was leery of where this beast was going during the first 1/3 of the film but once it picked up got deeper and deeper I was in heaven. A truly great film and I might even dare to say one of my all time favs now.

By: RelaxingDragon

RelaxingDragon — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:51:31 +0000

Having just moments ago wrapped this up, I’ve gotta say that your opening paragraph pretty much describes how I feel about this film to a T. Sometimes I laughed, sometimes I wondered where it was going, and for the first half or so I was getting the feeling that this thing had been significantly overhyped. But then it started to just wrap up so well at the end, I really couldn’t help but smile. Definitely one of those movies that projects a sense of upbeat love onto the watcher, and one I’m happy I found.

Now, to find a way to force this onto everyone else…

By: RelaxingDragon

RelaxingDragon — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:10:50 +0000

I was wondering where you were! While I’ve avoided reading the column until after I watch the movie tomorrow (no more putting it off! School’s out, so time to get down and serious about these movies), but like the others have said, I really do hope you’re feeling better. Happy, healthy thoughts!

By: AMVP

AMVP — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:43:42 +0000

So sorry to hear you’re ill. Glad the movie lifted your spirits (as it did mine when I first saw it). I like the comparison to Magnolia (one of my all-time favorites), though I don’t quite understand your claim of “clinical distance”; everything I’ve ever read about the film spoke of how personal it was for the filmmaker, and I’m inclined to agree.
Also, again, totally with you about Ink’s climax. Whatever problems I had with the rest of the film ceased to matter as soon as the dad woke up in the hospital.
I know you tend to focus on streaming movies, but I find myself more enthralled by the various TV shows on Netflix, especially Doctor Who and, starting today, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (yes, FilmCriticHulk holds much sway over my viewing decisions). Great stuff.
Anyways, feel better soon.

By: Jared Rasic

Jared Rasic — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:32:03 +0000

Thanks Seti, I really appreciate that. I think I'm past the worst of it. Man, I didn't even realize this wasn't on Blu. That's a shame.

By: Seti

Seti — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:17:56 +0000

Hope you get better soon, Jared. I missed the column last week, good to have you back. I’m glad you loved the film, I try to recommend this to anyone I can. It’s such a wonderful flick, I hope it comes out on blu eventually.