Slog - Comments on SIFF 2008: Day 9 Recommendations http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations Early this afternoon, we've got another three-way contest between Kiss the Bride (4:30 pm at the Egyptian) ("horrible," a reader wrote me, though see also Adrian's gay-Morm-orrific interview with the director), Ask Not (4:30 pm at the Harvard Exit), and Bigger, Stronger, Faster* (4:15 pm at Pacific Place). Another friendly reminder: Avoid SIFF Cinema. They're playing stunted movies—I mean, "short films"—through Sunday evening. Later, the decision is between the high-school nostalgia trip American Teen (7 pm at the Egyptian)--it's opening in Seattle in August, but on the other hand, it should be a juicy Q&A with director Nanette Burstein--and the... Copyright 2008 Fri, 30 May 2008 10:52:36 -0800 Fri, 30 May 2008 14:35:27 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe Shinji relentlessly cries, whines, screams, moans...these are all of the reasons Evangelion became completely unwatchable for me.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1035676 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1035676 SIFF Fri, 30 May 2008 11:04:17 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Shinji has big anime eyes and expresses both the frustration of teens alienated from their dads, outdone in the physical realm by girls he's still confused about and can't help feeling attracted too, and deals with his rebellion against his authoritarian and religiously scientific doctrines and the fact that his mom has become a literal monster that he must combine with to fight, and the girl he secretly loves is one in a series of clones that represent his true soulmate.

Plus, his eyes are girl eyes and he's slender as heck.

Which is why this movie is a Must Not Miss for myself and all my friends, and those avoiding the film are not hard core enough to watch real anime that rips your guts out with its beauty and insights.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1035926 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1035926 SIFF Fri, 30 May 2008 12:11:58 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe It doesn't matter, Will. No reason or depth behind his characteristics warrant the fact that there is never a single fucking moment where Shinji is likable. He is a constant failure, he is annoying as fuck, and all I can think about is how much his insanity is driving me insane.

What hurt the most was having to see everybody else deal with him. Poor fucking Asuka. Poor fucking Rei. Poor fucking Rei x50,000.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1035970 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1035970 SIFF Fri, 30 May 2008 12:22:20 -0800 Comment by Original Monique Shinji is more whiny than Luke Skywalker. That entire series would have been better without his annoying ass always crying and feeling sorry for himself.

Get some balls Shinji! Ugh.

But that said, I love Evangelian. And may even go watch it tomorrow.

]]> Original Monique http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1036246 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1036246 SIFF Fri, 30 May 2008 14:03:26 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle See you there, Original Monique!

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1036320 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/05/siff_2008_day_9_recommendations#c1036320 SIFF Fri, 30 May 2008 14:35:27 -0800