tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post3697711551152124042..comments2024-03-27T17:57:27.840-04:00Comments on Final Girl: Because I am a Nerd...Stacie Ponderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784074536271206501noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-39230796462705051542009-02-17T00:43:00.000-05:002009-02-17T00:43:00.000-05:00Love this movie (one of the top 5 horror movies ea...Love this movie (one of the top 5 horror movies easily), and love your post. I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed the homages to Deliverance, The Shining, etc. I've been called obsessive for talking about this movie too much, too, just like about all the hidden visual cues in The Shining!<BR/>-aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-52553727153729851952008-01-24T10:13:00.000-05:002008-01-24T10:13:00.000-05:00Wow, good work, are you really teaching a class at...Wow, good work, are you really teaching a class at the learning annex on this movie? That is AWESOME! I'll be there, if only to get a glimpse of the Pynchonesque PonderErich Kuerstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02850572368098319317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-38807236960132893072008-01-14T02:40:00.000-05:002008-01-14T02:40:00.000-05:00The post was incredible. It takes a true eye to pi...The post was incredible. It takes a true eye to pick up on all the subtle homages, but it also takes a certain degree of passion and you seem to have both in spades. Amazing film, though I would also give a nod to the creature design for Gollum and the Orcs from lord of the rings, cuz there seemed to be slight similarities in mannerisms and looks. Wonderfully written. you have THE horror blog as far as I am concerned.<BR/>Show zombies more love though and i will sacrafice a lamb in your name and honor and youtube it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-19711433965751190062007-03-01T10:21:00.000-05:002007-03-01T10:21:00.000-05:00Cattle- I had no idea about the Stooges homage in ...Cattle- I had no idea about the Stooges homage in ED2...that's very cool! I need to watch ED2 again...it's been too long.<BR/><BR/>Yes, the PowerPoint presentation will be awesome, but I'm most looking forward to making everyone suffer through The Cavern so we can compare the films--<I>YOU WILL FEEL MY PAIN!</I><BR/><BR/>Wait, scratch that last part.<BR/><BR/>Steve- these shots are so subtle, they don't feel like a filmmaker's cop out to me. I think they're homages or tributes in the truest sense- giving props to influences and the such.<BR/><BR/>"props"...wow, I'm <I>so cool</I>.Stacie Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784074536271206501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-40958346815468411862007-03-01T08:56:00.000-05:002007-03-01T08:56:00.000-05:00very pointed & well done study!kudos!very pointed & well done study!<BR/>kudos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-44153337334834314952007-03-01T08:25:00.000-05:002007-03-01T08:25:00.000-05:00Cool post Stacie, but now I feel like the entire s...Cool post Stacie, but now I feel like the entire shot of The Descent is one giant ripoff without anything new or original...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16318056886420896448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-46530138542128279472007-03-01T01:11:00.000-05:002007-03-01T01:11:00.000-05:00The images you collected of the various women-chee...The images you collected of the various women-cheerleader-skull-formations is pretty cool! The Dali one is great!<BR/><BR/>All these film references make me think of Sam Raimi's 3 Stooges homage in EVIL DEAD 2. <BR/>I read about it in the Evil Dead Companion (or whatever the hell that book's called) but haven't gotten around to doing the research to check it out myself.<BR/>Anyways, I guess when the walls start leaking blood, it's supposedly a verbatim visual homage to one of the films where the Stooges are plumbers. Although in their case, it's all water leaks, not blood.<BR/>That sounded insanely inspired and one of the great film homages ever!<BR/><BR/>As a film teacher, I'm assuming your power-point lectures would be pretty freaking nifty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-26887658742176502752007-02-28T20:59:00.000-05:002007-02-28T20:59:00.000-05:00No offense meant. Just good-natured joshing.No offense meant. Just good-natured joshing.SikeChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135793754935172240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-53197894111208562372007-02-28T20:24:00.000-05:002007-02-28T20:24:00.000-05:00Hey Stacie! This post rocked out loud! I had rec...Hey Stacie! This post rocked out loud! I had recognized a few things while watching the Descent, such as The Shining aerial shot, the morning run (I love Silence of the Lambs), and the overall atmosphere from Alien. And I can't believe I didn't catch the obvious freaking Blood-Covered Carrie reference! I love the King's films I should have seen that. Anyway, awesome post, and I would love to see more like it in the future!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494692530075521969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-40957889314819744022007-02-28T16:46:00.000-05:002007-02-28T16:46:00.000-05:00Thanks for the kind words, Bill (French is classy!...Thanks for the kind words, Bill (French is classy!) and Amanda. I don't mind the American ending at all- both versions, in fact, are quite a downer.Stacie Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784074536271206501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-39063306250967224982007-02-28T15:49:00.000-05:002007-02-28T15:49:00.000-05:00Okay, I was not questioning your sanity, Stacie.Th...Okay, I was not questioning your sanity, Stacie.<BR/><BR/>The way you listed all of the similarities and the extensive use of images, all piled up one after the other, struck me as a tad manic and slightly obsessive - that's all.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you're sane (of course, just having to state that...well). And I'll take the class too. (But I might sit in the back...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-32155053359240186362007-02-28T15:42:00.000-05:002007-02-28T15:42:00.000-05:00You know, I actually never made the connection to ...You know, I actually never made the connection to Sally Hardesty here. I'm pretty stupid though. <BR/><BR/>It actually kind of strenthens the American ending to have both characters driven mad. Personally, I like that ending.<BR/><BR/>Great article. I'm not sure I'm 3% smarter, but maybe 2.134%?Amanda By Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910620012465381103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-16454371572308432342007-02-28T14:55:00.000-05:002007-02-28T14:55:00.000-05:00Stacie, this is great. Heed not the complaints. I ...Stacie, this is <B>great</B>. Heed not the complaints. I heard worse visual analysis from my film professor in college. Plus the Dalí-Halsman-poster thing is recherché. That type of knowledge is sexé.<BR/><BR/>Your combination of eye, erudition, and style would make you a face-off-rocking professor of <I>Descent</I>ology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-45053108669862881972007-02-28T13:02:00.000-05:002007-02-28T13:02:00.000-05:00Heather and Jesse- don't forget the cookies! :)I ...Heather and Jesse- don't forget the cookies! :)<BR/><BR/>I certainly picked up on some of the more obvious references in the film, such as The Shining, Carrie, and TCM. The more obscure nods, such as Alien and some of the Deliverence stuff, I got from Neil Marshall in the DVD commentary tracks. I thought it would be cool to compare the films and see the similarities...I don't understand how posting about it would cause anyone to question my sanity.<BR/><BR/>The early dogfight in Star Wars (with Luke manning a gun in the Millenium Falcon) is ripped directly from some old war film- I've seen comparisons of the two films run side by side and I thought it was interesting. Same thing here.Stacie Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784074536271206501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-61356857558972152342007-02-28T12:24:00.000-05:002007-02-28T12:24:00.000-05:00Don't worry Stacie, they are just jealous they did...Don't worry Stacie, they are just jealous they didn't come up with the same connections you did is all. You keep up the great work and sign me up for that class as well!Heather Santroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225708725622936749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-46123377143569306072007-02-28T12:14:00.000-05:002007-02-28T12:14:00.000-05:00Don't listen to em', Stac. You tell me where to si...Don't listen to em', Stac. You tell me where to sign up for this class and I'll be there, front row center with my glow sticks and pick ax, by God.Jesse Hammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474510393291956862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-2128250101290189902007-02-28T12:13:00.000-05:002007-02-28T12:13:00.000-05:00Intense? I'm baffled, but whatever. No matter....Intense? <BR/><BR/>I'm baffled, but whatever. No matter. I'll be sure to post some more <B>Halloween</B> remake news soon- <I>that's</I> always interesting.Stacie Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784074536271206501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-69371614777176598492007-02-28T11:56:00.000-05:002007-02-28T11:56:00.000-05:00No, no - it WAS good...just a bit, ummm, intense. ...No, no - it WAS good...just a bit, ummm, intense. But good - really! <BR/><BR/>Are you okay? Kidding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-46835274979203330472007-02-28T11:49:00.000-05:002007-02-28T11:49:00.000-05:00Wow, what's with you guys? I thought this would b...Wow, what's with you guys? <BR/><BR/>I thought this would be a fun, interesting post, but I guess I was wrong.<BR/><BR/>I don't get it.Stacie Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784074536271206501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-51315896418709131372007-02-28T11:28:00.000-05:002007-02-28T11:28:00.000-05:00Um, Final Girl, do you, like, work or go to school...Um, Final Girl, do you, like, work or go to school or turn your DVD player off, um, ever? :o)SikeChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135793754935172240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-33970038893550726532007-02-28T10:30:00.000-05:002007-02-28T10:30:00.000-05:00And you know what? It had credits - at the beginn...And you know what? It had credits - at the beginning AND at the end...just like EVERY OTHER MOVIE EVER MADE.<BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>Stacie, sweetie, I'm starting to worry about you a bit...seriously, get some sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13599870.post-25500752448708763782007-02-28T10:06:00.000-05:002007-02-28T10:06:00.000-05:00I REALLY have to rewatch that movie soon! I liked ...I REALLY have to rewatch that movie soon! I liked it a lot when I saw it, but had heard so many good things about it I ended up feeling just a liiiiitle bit disappointed. However, the more I think back of the movie the more love I feel for it.<BR/>That US poster with the skull is beutiful, for sure. But in some way I feel it dosen´t nail the tone of the film. I cen´t really put my finger on why...<BR/><BR/>Sorry about my poor english, I´m from overseas...Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09507307800800899865noreply@blogger.com