Scotty Woodall's Groovy Movie

SCOTT'S GROOVY MOVIE OF THE MONTH

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Released May 10th/2005

Director Wes Anderson has created yet another interesting trip, captained by Bill Murray's deadpan wit.

Anderson leapt onto the scene back in 1996 with Bottle Rocket. He followed that offering with Rushmore (1998), & The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). And much to my chagrin, the originality of his screenplays are still,...well,...original!!!

With his recent success Hollywood will undoubtedly hop on this bizarre bandwagon with some attempted knock offs, and sadly perhaps he'll soon be forced to re-invent his unique genre of film-making...so let's enjoy the ride while the boats still affloat.

I still slightly lean towards RUSHMORE as my favourite Anderson film simply because Jason Schwartzman is absolutely FUCKING awesome in it! Oh, by the way, I've decided to drop one rhetorical F-bomb per article...sort of my very own reoccurring version of "You killed Kenny!" But, I also think The Life Aquatic will definitely just get better with some repeated viewings.

On a couple sites some of the mentally retarded criticized the film for it's poor usage of CGI?

I can see how this movie wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, but the CGI was a) Rather limited, so this wasn't any kind of "sell-out" and b) Purposefully done cheesily so it fell in line with the movies overall surrealism effect.

Seriously, after three hit flicks Wes Anderson has some major studio clout, & if he wanted to create a serious CGI packed adventure I'm certain he could have...but thankfully he's left that crap to James Cameron & George friggin' Lucas. On a side note...I really like the way he uses colour in his films. The yellowish tones & deep red hues are interesting choices...and I think could be enhanced even further with a little help from our friend "Julio"

Speaking of which...I was trying to decide on what would be the best movies to watch totally "Blazed"

I really should consult Money or my buddy Keith, who sadly would reply * MASH? * (Not a big movie buff Keith)

Since they're currently unavailable I did some research & these are the selections I came up with.

Feel free to email me any other suggestions at ScottsGroovyMovies@Hotmail.com

Top Movies to Watch---STONED!

I think cartoons are the way to go. Finding Nemo & The Lion King are choice...but some may argue movies where others are lighting up are prime choices, while still others want the trippy mind bender shite'

...so here's a nice lil' compilation that should suit all styles & layers of tokers!

1) Yellow Submarine

2) Fantasia

3) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

4) Easy Rider (My personal favourite!)

5) ANYTHING Cheech & Chong

6) Requiem for a Dream

7) The Fisher King

8) Donnie Darko

9) The Wizard of Oz

10) Half Baked

11) Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

12) The Doors

13) Koyaanisqatsi

14) 2001: A Space Odyssey

15) Dazed & Confused

16) Altered States

17) Dark City

18) ANYTHING Kevin Smith

19) Pink Floyd THE WALL

20) Jacobs Ladder

Fallback Flicks

If the stores are out of The Life Aquatic, borrow Monaghan's copy.

But if he lives to far, Team America: World Police should provide yet another giggles outlet for weed lovers with it's bombastic & tasteless puppet action/humour.

Also, these television based DVD sets arrive in stores in the next couple weeks.

Seinfeld Season 4 and Six Feet Under: Season 3 arrives Tuesday May 17th

And the much anticipated Chappelles Show Season 2: Uncensored hits stores May 24th.

Trivia Question

Last months answer to the trivia question:

In the movie Napoleon Dynamite, what is the name of Uncle Rico's ex-girlfriend ?

A: Tammy

***It is mentioned only once during the entire movie, by Kip...He asks: "So, are you and Tammy still together?"

Since no one got that one...I'll make this one a little easier:

Q: Name the Woody Allen film Scarlett Johansson recently completed?

***I'll provide the the first person to send me the correct answer, a lovely bottle of wine!***

You can send your trivia answer, or some stoner movie suggestions/additions to ScottsGroovyMovies@Hotmail.com

Until then, Stay Groovy!