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Nighthawk76 · 08-27-2006, 11:46 PM

Brian De Palma's film version of James Ellroy's novel The Black Dahlia, concerning the death of actress Elizabeth Short in 1947, is opening next month on the 15th. Who is planing on going to see it?

I plan to see this one on the day it comes out. As a huge fan of the films of Brian De Palma and also as someone who enjoyed the Ellroy novel, I have been long awaiting this film and I can't wait to see it.

Brian Damage · 08-28-2006, 12:23 AM

It's definitely on my must see list.

HuntingtonM15 · 08-28-2006, 12:30 AM

I'll be seeing it for Hilary Swank.

puertaazul · 08-28-2006, 09:46 AM

This looks like it is going to be AMAZING! Every time I see the trailer on TV I get excited to see it! On my must-see list also!

LucyCompanyPhan · 08-28-2006, 10:56 AM

I really want to see this. And Hollywoodland which is similiar in a way.

puertaazul · 08-29-2006, 01:36 PM

Actually, Hollywoodland does look similar in a way. Haven't seen it yet, either, but it definitely caught my eye!

Number 9 Dream · 09-08-2006, 07:56 PM

I can't wait to see this movie...it's right up my alley! :tehcool:

Superstar · 09-10-2006, 05:05 PM

I might rent it on DVD, since Rose McGowan is in it.

HuntingtonM15 · 09-14-2006, 12:53 PM

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I don't think I've ever seen any movies that she has been in. I wasn't familar with the name so I went to imdb and looked the name up. The only thing I would have seen that she was in was two GP episodes. I don't happen to remember those appearances off the top of my head.

Wow. She's become a bigger name, especially after winning her Oscars. Million Dollar Baby is now probably her most known film, which I would highly recommend. Boys Don't Cry is also amazing, but I couldn't openly recommend it, because it is VERY depressing. It's definitely not for everyone. Insomnia, Iron Jawed Angels, and 11:14 are some other good ones.

LucyCompanyPhan · 09-14-2006, 05:59 PM

I can't wait!

Karen* · 09-26-2006, 04:40 PM

I heard that this movie was a disappointment for many. Did any of you actually get to see it yet? What did you think?

Nighthawk76 · 09-26-2006, 04:51 PM

I saw it the weekend it opened. Though I would not put in on the same level as Carrie, Dressed To Kill, Blow Out, Scarface, The Untoucables and Carlito's Way, I still thought it was a good movie overall. The only thing I really didn't like too much about it was some of the cast. I thought Hilary Swank was awful...totally miscasted.

Karen* · 09-27-2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DAX

I saw it the weekend it opened. Though I would not put in on the same level as Carrie, Dressed To Kill, Blow Out, Scarface, The Untoucables and Carlito's Way, I still thought it was a good movie overall. The only thing I really didn't like too much about it was some of the cast. I thought Hilary Swank was awful...totally miscasted.

Just how grisly is the movie? I wanna watch it, but that's pretty holds me back from doing so. I hate grisly movies, and I know that in real life, Elizabeth Short was murdered in an extremely horrible fashion.

Nighthawk76 · 09-27-2006, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Girl Next Door

Just how grisly is the movie? I wanna watch it, but that's pretty holds me back from doing so. I hate grisly movies, and I know that in real life, Elizabeth Short was murdered in an extremely horrible fashion.

I'm not sure how grisly the movie is. Compared to other De Palma films like Dressed To Kill, Scarface and Body Double, it is actually quite tame. Though there are a couple of pretty violent scenes. There is a really disturbing scene near the end. I guess it all depends on your tolerance to violence. It is a very disturbing movie though.

Karen* · 09-27-2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DAX

I'm not sure how grisly the movie is. Compared to other De Palma films like Dressed To Kill, Scarface and Body Double, it is actually quite tame. Though there are a couple of pretty violent scenes. There is a really disturbing scene near the end. I guess it all depends on your tolerance to violence. It is a very disturbing movie though.

LOL, I'm curious about what happens in the disturbing scene near the end. Do you think you can put it in spoiler code for me, please?

08-27-2006, 11:46 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Brian De Palma's The Black Dahlia Opening September 15th Brian De Palma's film version of James Ellroy's novel The Black Dahlia, concerning the death of actress Elizabeth Short in 1947, is opening next month on the 15th. Who is planing on going to see it? I plan to see this one on the day it comes out. As a huge fan of the films of Brian De Palma and also as someone who enjoyed the Ellroy novel, I have been long awaiting this film and I can't wait to see it.

08-28-2006, 12:23 AM	#2
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08-28-2006, 10:56 AM	#5
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08-28-2006, 12:30 AM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I'll be seeing it for Hilary Swank.

08-28-2006, 09:46 AM	#4
puertaazul Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 264	This looks like it is going to be AMAZING! Every time I see the trailer on TV I get excited to see it! On my must-see list also!

08-29-2006, 01:36 PM	#6
puertaazul Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 264	Actually, Hollywoodland does look similar in a way. Haven't seen it yet, either, but it definitely caught my eye!

09-10-2006, 05:05 PM	#8
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09-14-2006, 05:59 PM	#10
LucyCompanyPhan Hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Location: a far away place in sitcomville Posts: 2,254	I can't wait!

09-26-2006, 04:51 PM	#12
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I saw it the weekend it opened. Though I would not put in on the same level as Carrie, Dressed To Kill, Blow Out, Scarface, The Untoucables and Carlito's Way, I still thought it was a good movie overall. The only thing I really didn't like too much about it was some of the cast. I thought Hilary Swank was awful...totally miscasted.