Hard Core Logo

[kaaatie]

I watched Hard Core Logo last night, and I can't get it out of my head. I've been thinking over it constantly. It was depressing, but the characters and the unanswered questions are fascinating. Everyone's intentions are so ambiguous, and every question just brings up more questions rather than answers. They're all clearly dysfunctional, but I can't decide how much deception and manipulation was going on. I think I need to see it again before I can decide anything. I haven't watched a movie that made me think this much in ages.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Callum Keith Rennie, how are you so awesome?

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[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I have not watched that movie since the last century (sounds odd, doesn't it?). Hmm, maybe I should dig it out of the VHS box and rewatch it...

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Heee, last century does sound very strange!

Yep, I think you should rewatch it. :)

[equusentric.livejournal.com]

I watched it for the first time last week. I found it fascinating in the way that I like the documentary style, but I think it was too depressing for me to watch again, except maybe in little clip-doses of CKR because OMG HE'S SO BEAUTIMOUS. *ahem*

And ya know, I spent most of the movie really annoyed at Joe, but by the end I kinda felt for him. And then he had to go and give me a nightmare. Another reason I probably won't watch it again. :|

But a good meta can always change my mind. *hint hint*

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Yeah, CKR was GORGEOUS in that movie.

It was a very depressing story, but the complexity of it was fascinating to me.

I was incredibly shocked by that ending --- I presume that's what gave you a nightmare?

I think I might try to write up a post with my thoughts --- at the moment they're completely scattered!!

[equusentric.livejournal.com]

Actually, after that last gig I suspected something like that might happen, but I was thinking maybe off camera, not so abrupt and real. It genuinely upset me in a way that nothing quite had in awhile, and it still bothers me if I think about it too much. I'm oversensitive, I guess. I dunno.

[ilingeron.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, I wish I could watch HCL for the first time again! It's a movie that really wears well over time, though, at least for me. It's still fascinating and brilliant and depressing as hell. I'm glad you liked it. =)

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

The movie leaves you with a strange feeling; it's depressing as hell, but at the same time, it's such a good movie. I can imagine watching it again and again.

[countess7.livejournal.com]

OHHHH HCL!

that movie killed me *dead* many moons ago. JOE DICK = MASSIVE WOOBIE! who knew? the whole thing really IS fascinating. and it holds up on re-watching. i've seen it quite a few times, actually, and there's always new stuff to discover. OHHHH HCL.

the epic hotness of callum cannot actually be textually rendered.

this comment is not much with the deep thoughts. sorry.

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, cute icon! :)

Yeah, I think it's a movie that you need to watch more than once to get a full understanding. I'm still thinking over the completely dysfunctional relationship between Billy and Joe. Ohh, Billy. Ohh, Joe!.

And yes, Callum was beyond hot!!

[countess7.livejournal.com]

i think that's a rayk icon, SADLY, as i don't have any hcl icons uploaded because i have run out of icon space and they won't sell me anymore...but thank you anyway! i didn't make it. view_paradise did, but i CHOSE it! and that's good too!

that relationship is beyond dysfunctional and beyond fascinating - have you read any of the fic yet? there isn't that much (or there wasn't last time i checked which was years ago, there could be more now, dS is still a thriving fandom) but most of it was really good. i can probably dig up some links if you want...

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

I still have some blank icon spaces, and I think Callum will have to take up a few more of them!!

I haven't read any fic yet, but I've seen links to some. If you're interested, this post (http://community.livejournal.com/the_ckr_files/16010.html#cutid9) has quite a few links to fic. :)

[onecheekyhobbit.livejournal.com]

Ok, watched it and I'm going to do a post about it, but wow.

JUST WOW!

So... you're going to make icons right?
K

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Yeah, "wow" is right. I definitely need to watch it again.

Hee, yep, I've started making some HCL icons! I couldn't resist!

[casett.livejournal.com]

You really are a Canuckaphile aren't you? , I have always thought that Canada has an unfair proportion of really good actors (and that's not because I live here). Although, why are these hot guys never around where I am?

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Heehee! Yep, I definitely am! A lot of my favourite actors are Canadians. :)

[madslasher.livejournal.com]

I must have seen that movie twenty times now, and I still find new things to mull over each time! On my most recent viewing, I noticed what Joe was carrying under his arm (before putting it into his pocket) while talking to Billy as Bruce was secretly filming them.

And oh, Hugh. So achingly perfect as Joe. I mean, everyone in the film was beyond brilliant but Hugh was something else.

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

I didn't notice what it was myself, but I read somewhere that it's a gun. That just raises so many more questions! Did Billy know that he had the gun? Was Joe planning something like that at that point? Man, that movie was so good!

Yeah, Hugh was great. :)

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

I keep wondering if Bruce will indeed go through with his plans to do a "Joe's not dead" companion piece. I know Hugh and Callum would be right there for him :)

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, wow, I'd love that. Have you seen this article? (http://www.thestar.com/article/485431) It says there are plans for multiple sequels!

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

McDonald was astounded by how many knew the words to songs like "Son of a Bitch to the Core" and "Edmonton Block Heater."

OF COURSE we know the words. We listen to the songs and watch the movie on repeat more times than we can count ;)

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Heehee! I'll have to get the album and listen to them over and over again so I know all of the words too!! :)

[terribilita.livejournal.com]

I still haven't seen this movie! But I do know that not one, but up to four sequels (http://www.thestar.com/article/485431) are planned/in the works. So...yay?

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Ooooooh! Thanks for the link. That's great news. The first sequel that picks up 10 years after the original sounds great. I hope it all goes ahead.

[birggitt.livejournal.com]

Oh, HCL! That movie just killed me. So depressing and dark, and yet... I can't stop watching it once and again.
And it is a movie that deserves more than a single watching.
Ah, so, so wonderful!

[kaaatie.livejournal.com]

Yay! Another fan! :)

I don't think I've ever had so much love for a movie that's so dark and depressing. I definitely have to watch it again.