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Best of the genre
Slice o' life. Not too heavy, not too light. Absolutely believable. Very moving, but doesn't pander to cheap emotionalism. Even the dialogue is recognizable as something you might actually hear in real life. Substitutes a story for the usual violence, sex and high-decibel action. Acting, character presentation superb. For those not too cynical to enjoy a great, yet realistic feel-good movie, this is a good one. I use other high-rating picks of Amazon Five-Star reviewers of this movie as a rough guide for evaluating movies I haven't seen.
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This "Smoke" Doesn't Stink
This little gem is one of the unsung classics of the nineties. Director Wayne Wang and co-director and scenarist Paul Auster have crafted a film that at turns funny, poignant, and tragic in a way that will always stay with you. Some may be turned off because the film centers on a Brooklyn tobacco shop and for sure there is a lot of casual smoking here but that's just a starting point for a script that follows a variety of interesting characters and many intriguing story twists. Harvey Keitel as Auggie the owner of the store gave what I thought one of the best performances of his career. The film is populated by great work(William Hurt, Forrest Whitaker, et. al) but Auggie is the glue that holds the film together. The extended scene where Auggie relates to the writer played by Hurt a Christmas story is worth the price of admission alone. Even better is the scene over the end credits where Auggie's story is visualized as Leonard Cohen warbles on the soundtrack. Also noteworthy is an unforgettable cameo by Ashley Judd as Stockard Channing's drug-addled daughter. This rank's with Alec Baldwin's work in "Glengarry Glen Ross" as an example of an actor making a major impact on a film with minimal screen time.
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the story within the story
there's nothing i can add to the wonderful NY reviewers' comments here, except to say that if you enjoy this movie, watch for "auggie wren's christmas story" - the story within the film of auggie tracking down the magazine thief using the lost wallet. like "smoke," (also based on a story by auster) it's available in book form, and its charming small size makes it an excellent stocking stuffer. i heartily recommend ALL of auster's novels to those who appreciate downhome writing, NY style. auster is the flannery o'connor of the northeast.
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A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
This is a movie with an emphasis on dialogue, ambiance, and characterization. The acting is superb, and the script is top-drawer. SMOKE is a funny, sometimes poignant, slice-of-life film with a whole lot of heart.
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Subtlety
This film is subtlety at its finest.
The story really is nothing like what you might see in the preview or get an idea from the cover. It is a story about relationships and storytelling, the way we converse with one another.
The overall plot is good, slow at times, but it is meant to be. First time I saw it I thought it was good and boring, but over the years Smoke has grown into one of my favorite films ever to put on.
Writing: Flawless
Acting: Flawless
Directing: Quiet and Simple, beautiful.
Also, if you have seen "Blue in the Face", which covers more story about some of these same characters (Also by Wayne Wang), this film is SOO very different. That movie was upbeat and silly, this one is so understated and brilliant.
Hiding underneath it all is a soundtrack spotted with Tom Waits. The entire ending credits acts out one of the stories told within the film to "Innocent When You Dream (Barroom Version)" by Waits. I was amazed. When I first saw it and even today.
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Question : What is the danger of smoking in a car besides danger to secondhand smoke for passengers
What are the other danger of smoking in a car, open or closed windows (Besides the exposure to secondhand smoke for passengers) Does smoking a plain cigarette in your car make it worse
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I'm goign to have to say yes because there is little to no oxgen for your passengers or you for that matter. There is also a thing called third hand smoke this is where all the smoke residue gets on your clothes seats carpet you name it. Now think of this not only when your smoking it causes second hand but if your not they are still getting this nicotine residue just from touching the inside of the car they can become very sick if it becomes ingested if they don't wash their hands. My suggestion save your life put out the ciggarette your not only killing yourself your killing your friends.
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Question : How should I smoke marijuana for the first time
What is the best method for a beginner, with no experience. I'd like to conserve as much weed as possible, while making the smoking process as simple as possible.Also, how long do joints typically lastI don't really want to smoke a joint for my first time and then have it be out in five minutes.PS. I am not planning on smoking with any experienced smokers.For educational purposes only.
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I really wouldn't suggest smoking too much your first time. Definitely don't smoke an entire joint It won't hurt you, but you might get paranoid and freaked out. Just have a couple of hits and watch a funny movie or hang out with friends. And like others, I would suggest a glass piece, since it doesn't keep burning. You know, for educational purposes only.
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