Life offers few second chances, movie theaters even fewer. Thus I've always kicked myself for missing "Donnie Darko" when it played on the big screen in 2001. Now I need kick no longer: Atlanta's Madstone Theaters Parkside is doing a one-week revival, and now the giant metallic rabbit can be viewed in all its original celluloid glory.
"Donnie" is a hard film to summarize, let alone pitch to someone who hasn't seen it. The title character is a suburban kid, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, saved from untimely death by an man-sized rabbit named Frank, who then warns him that the world will end in "twenty-eight days... six hours... forty-two minutes... twelve seconds." Which is odd, since the film is set in 1988, and the world hasn't ended yet, to our best guess.
I first found out about the movie after it was released on DVD, when I heard Andy Montgomery offer up an interpretation at his brother Tim's bachelor party. Everybody has a theory of "Donnie"'s deeper meaning: Metaphilm offers a mildly incoherent discussion of St. Paul's eschatology, while Matt Allison thinks it's about submission to metanarratives. Everybody agrees the ending is a metaphor for the atonement of Christ, but no one agrees on anything else.
Personally, I find all the dissection frustrating: I love the movie not because of its layers of meaning, but because it's such a visceral evocation of the uncertainties of growing up, and the transcending, painful grace of sacrifice. Even after multiple viewings, the last five minutes of the film still make me cry.
So I'm plainning to go to Atlanta either tomorrow or Wednesday evening. "Donnie Darko" is on a double bill with the documentary "Spellbound," a feature about the National Spelling Bee that also looks awesome. If you're interested in joining in, drop me a line.
Posted by mesh at June 23, 2003 12:52 PM | TrackBackMy two concurring cents are with you on the "Donnie" recommendation.
As to other films: no entity without... John Cusack? Can anyone tell me if seeing Mangold's "Identity" is worth 120 Slovak Crowns?
Posted by: k.mesh at June 26, 2003 01:56 PMScrew the slovakians.
Posted by: JosiahQ at June 26, 2003 02:02 PMI haven't seen Identity, but Matt Allison really liked it. So what do you think of my blog?
Posted by: mesh at June 26, 2003 02:26 PMScrew your blog, and the Canadians and Slovakians.
Posted by: JosiahQ at June 26, 2003 03:39 PMBrilliant. A whim followed by a wham (Now, I wish I'd said that, but it was actually Mason Cooley describing wit. Here's to originality, anyhow).
I like the quote, but I'm not sure I understand the context. Come to think of it, I also am not quite sure what Josiah has against Slovaks, Canada and my blog. Or what these things have in common. Who wants a drink?
Posted by: mesh at June 26, 2003 03:45 PMThe whims and whams... well, that's in reference to your blog. Happy writing.
Posted by: k.mesh at June 26, 2003 03:47 PMThanks. Did you get my email?
Posted by: mesh at June 26, 2003 03:53 PMWow. I just came from a Slovak screening of "Identity," which I would recommend for the sheer beauty of hearing John Cusack mention Frostproof, Florida on the big screen.
Adds ABCactionnews.com film critic Presley Previews, "Somewhere along the way, Paris gives a shout-out to her hometown in Polk County, Florida, causing my screening audience to applaud at a point in the story the writer had probably not anticipated."
I am in love with John Cusack. Even the word "Frostproof" is honey in his mouth.
Screw the slovakians. And the French.
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Dear Sir,
We would like to introduce you with our company and products.
Company :- Six Stars Sports was founded two brothers Mr. Muhammad Rafique and Mr. Muhammad Naseer in 1960 at Daska Road, Nai Abadi Sialkot Pakistan.
Products :- Before 1960 we were manufacturer of Sports wear products and supply in the local market. But in 1960 one of American visit our factory and impressed with our products and production. He offer us to start supply some of products to him. We accept his offer and start supply products to him with reasonable prices. In 1960 our production capacity was very limited. Day by day increasing customers demands we hired man power and installed latest machinery.
At this moment, being a manufacturer, we have contracted with many foreign buyers.
We always prefer Customer Satisfaction.
Now we have 40 years manufacturing experience of Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer ball Uniforms as well as Baseball Kits, Sweatpants, Sweatshirts, Polo Shirts, Shorts, Fleece Wear, Mesh Wear, Swimming, Warm up & Rain Suits.
For the strength of Sports wear we use following materials.
Double Knit Polyester, Probrite, Jersey, Dazzle, Tricot Mesh, Mini Mesh, Prothole Mesh.
We are able to supply you very good quality with reasonable prices. Visit our website for products view and contact with us for more information.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks & best regards,
Muhammad Naseer
Marketing Director
Six Stars Sports Works®
P.O. Box #. 2069,
Daska Road, Nai Abadi,
Fateh Ghar, Sialkot-Pakistan.
Tel.: 0092-432-558251~2
0092-432-255152
Fax: 0092-432-553822
www.sixstars.com.pk
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Posted by: mesh at August 23, 2003 04:35 PMWow. . .um. . .not sure what to say.
I'm so confused as to the context of the last two or three comments.
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Posted by: mesh at August 27, 2003 02:51 PMOnly when we have nothing to say do we say anything at all.
Posted by: Posniak Beth at January 10, 2004 12:43 AMEspecially on this blog.
Posted by: mesh at January 10, 2004 10:15 PMlaughed all the way through
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