Sunday, June 29, 2008

Wall-E: The robot with puppy-dog eyes

I heart Pixar, more than ever. And i didn't think the love could grow anymore after Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo & The Incredibles (And probably the chef rat one too, but i somehow missed that one).

In my very first film production class at USC, we went around the room introducing ourselves and stating the single most important component of a film. My response was two things that go hand-in-hand: Story and the dialogue.

This was my first lesson in filmmaking: dialogue is the last thing that truly makes for good cinema. I couldn't agree more and Wall-E is living proof.

I don't want to talk about the film; you need to experience it on your own. I will say that having some Kleenex on-hand, is wise.

Later on, I'll blog about why i feel this is such an important film, but if you know me & have seen the film, you will already know.

It's just kinda ironic that a hunk of adorable metal is the best spokesperson and humanizer (i know, i'm making up words again) of what is truly needed in this world: each other and compassion, among other things.

So rock-on Pixar. i'm gonna wear my Wall-E tee with pride.

7 comments:

Elay Burd said...

Dan changed his gmail status to: "Wall-E has taught me how to love again." so cute, right?
p.s. We due for Disney Lady!

ms_sarit said...

i love that you blogged this this way. it was a brilliant way to reach the unconscious and bring them into the fold. it was moving a myriad of ways... thank you, christineee.

ms_sarit said...

i love that you blogged this this way. it was a brilliant way to reach the unconscious and bring them into the fold. it was moving a myriad of ways... thank you, christineee.

paralax999 said...

ach, mench! you haven't seen ratatouille yet! this is a crime, no? the story of how we are all artists, how we must follow our dreams no matter what! this we must fix immediately!

christineeee said...

it is a crime, and yes, it should be remedied soon! hmm, maybe we should have a movie time on the 4th!

christineeee said...

Missy - i heart Dan's status! That's super-great.
I'm wearing my Wall-E tee today!
Disneyland, yes!! August 28th, fo' sure.

christineeee said...

Sariteeee - tanks, lady. Wall-E unite! i think Wall-E should run for president.