Author Topic: Which classic film is TDK superior to (Read 4687 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **on:** July 21, 2008, 12:36:09 AM »

There's only one right answer

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:38:06 AM »

All of them. Combined.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:39:07 AM »

It's not very hard to be better than 2001 or blade Runner all you need is a story.

Lawrence of Arabia is a masterpiece but its extremely long and drags alot. I have never seen Godfather II.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:46:05 AM »

How about Chinatown, is it better than that?

A Clockwork Orange? Raiders?

TVC15 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:49:48 AM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on July 21, 2008, 12:39:07 AM

Lawrence of Arabia is a masterpiece but its extremely long and drags alot. I have never seen Godfather II.

Lawrence of Arabia is also a Must See on Big Screen movie. It loses a lot on a television set. I love it to death though.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:51:33 AM »

I've never seen it. There's a nice theater downtown that shows many classic films; I'm waiting for them to stop showing stuff like 2001 and instead show something like LoA

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:56:52 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on July 21, 2008, 12:49:48 AM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on July 21, 2008, 12:39:07 AM
Lawrence of Arabia is a masterpiece but its extremely long and drags alot. I have never seen Godfather II.

Lawrence of Arabia is also a Must See on Big Screen movie. It loses a lot on a television set. I love it to death though.

This is true. I've only seen the movie once and it was on an ancient 27" TV from a VHS tape. $:-\$

Has everyone on this forum seen tDK? I'll be damned if I watch a movie in a crowded movie theater filled with annoying teenagers.

TVC15 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:59:37 AM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on July 21, 2008, 12:56:52 AM

Quote from: TVC 15 on July 21, 2008, 12:49:48 AM
Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on July 21, 2008, 12:39:07 AM
Lawrence of Arabia is a masterpiece but its extremely long and drags alot. I have never seen Godfather II.

Lawrence of Arabia is also a Must See on Big Screen movie. It loses a lot on a television set. I love it to death though.
Has everyone on this forum seen tDK? I'll be damned if I watch a movie in a crowded movie theater filled with annoying teenagers.

I am refraining from seeing it until I can see it in a theater that isn't packed with revolting teenagers, hence why I haven't commented. We can do another thread in a week or two.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:00:52 AM »

i imagine it is vastly superior to forrest gump, and roughly on par with underworld 2

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:01:12 AM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on July 21, 2008, 12:59:46 AM

all of them. it's alphaville X 400 blows X everything fritz lang did. it's the perfect film. batman.

But is it better than American Beauty?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:02:58 AM »

it's better than the interminable lotr trilogy

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:03:04 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on July 21, 2008, 12:59:37 AM

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on July 21, 2008, 12:56:52 AM
Quote from: TVC 15 on July 21, 2008, 12:49:48 AM
Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on July 21, 2008, 12:39:07 AM
Lawrence of Arabia is a masterpiece but its extremely long and drags alot. I have never seen Godfather II.

Lawrence of Arabia is also a Must See on Big Screen movie. It loses a lot on a television set. I love it to death though.
Has everyone on this forum seen tDK? I'll be damned if I watch a movie in a crowded movie theater filled with annoying teenagers.

I am refraining from seeing it until I can see it in a theater that isn't packed with revolting teenagers, hence why I haven't commented. We can do another thread in a week or two.

I'd try to catch a matinee tomorrow, but it's the summer. So it will be packed by the only entity that might be worse than the teen--the pre-teen.

TVC15 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:03:50 AM »

How about this: If TDK was a Kurosawa film from back in the day, how would George Lucas have ripped it off in the Star Wars trilogy? And which character would Mifune have played?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:08:05 AM »

I feel good knowing my threads are the catalysts for such witty banter.

TVC15 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:08:14 AM »

What would be the ideal superhero franchise for Tarantino to work on? That's a good one. I guess Luke Cage, since he can feasibly work a number of n-bombs into that.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:12:04 AM »

blade runner is pretty much unassailable

TVC15 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:15:29 AM »

So is 2001. I ejaculate every time I see the room sequence at the end. It's intense shit.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:15:54 AM »

so is underworld 2

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:17:22 AM »

I love underworld movies

Seriously tho, I cant think of anything bad in Blade Runner

Vizzys · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:17:51 AM »

slightly off topic but I found this bitchin blade runner poster a few days ago

http://www.kakofonia.com/gallery/?sectionID=3&sectionItemID=231&imageIndex=0&page=0&src=section

too awesome not to post, be sure to click the thumbs

limited edition being sold here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/keepsmesane/2542672188/in/set-72157601618281265/

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:18:32 AM »

if i were gonna nitpick, i'd say harrison ford wasn't a GREAT decker, but that's about it

mmmmm, vangelis score

TVC15 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:18:41 AM »

Is Deckard a Cylon? Boy, Edward James Olmos sure has a pattern of hating cyborgs that look like humans, doesn't he?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #22 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:18:56 AM »

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:20:14 AM »

cyborgs have nice smooth synthetic skin

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:20:47 AM »

you forgot "unforgiven" in your list of failed trolling, peedee

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"bobobobobo it's not a classic" he moans, adrift in the currents

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TVC15 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:21:28 AM »

Alright, if TDK were Battlestar Galactica, who would the Cylons be?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:23:04 AM »

considering i loved Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep i'll give blade runner another try. on the other hand unforgiven will remain...unforgiven

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:23:25 AM »

the cylons would be the army of relentless fans, of course, and much like in battlestar, EVERYONE IS A CYLON

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #28 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:24:03 AM »

Quote from: Amber Lambchops on July 21, 2008, 01:23:04 AM

considering i loved Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep i'll give blade runner another try. on the other hand unforgiven will remain...unforgiven

you haven't even read it! you are not welcome in the fuck dumpster. get out

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #29 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:24:49 AM »

Wouldn't put it above 2001 or Blade Runner, but it's my favorite movie so far of 2007 and I've already seen Wall-E, so there you go.

TVC15 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:25:08 AM »

If TDK were Dynasty, who would the equivalent to Joan Collins be?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #31 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:25:11 AM »

i own the book duder. i guess you missed the thread
http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=19517.0

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #32 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:25:51 AM »

Quote from: Amber Lambchops on July 21, 2008, 01:25:11 AM

i own the book duder. i guess you missed the thread
http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=19517.0

why would i ever read a book thread started by you

that's like reading a political theory thread started by foc, or a thread on software development started by kittonwy

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #33 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:26:44 AM »

I thought that was a gag thread, I didnt know PD could read

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #34 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:27:32 AM »

Quote from: The Iconistrator on July 21, 2008, 01:26:44 AM

I thought that was a gag thread, I didnt know PD could read

this

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #35 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:28:22 AM »

your trolling has no power here!

TVC15 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:29:18 AM »

If TDK could replace one single Norse Saga, which one would it be?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #37 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:29:55 AM »

all of them AND wagner's nibelungen to boot, of course

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #38 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:58:46 AM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on July 21, 2008, 01:29:55 AM

all of them AND wagner's nibelungen to boot, of course

Nibelungen was just a 2nd rate Lord of the Rings ripoff anyway, the Eragon of it's day. Wagner's just coasting off the royalties from Ride of the Valkyries, total one-hit wonder.

TVC15 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:09:28 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on July 21, 2008, 01:58:46 AM

Quote from: Professor Prole on July 21, 2008, 01:29:55 AM
all of them AND wagner's nibelungen to boot, of course

Nibelungen was just a 2nd rate Lord of the Rings ripoff anyway, the Eragon of it's day. Wagner's just coasting off the royalties from Ride of the Valkyries, total one-hit wonder.

Nibelungen is really the only opera music I appreciate. I'd love to see it, but watching 4 operas is such a commitment. Die Walkure is such a musical build-up--it really is the best part. I've watched clips of performances, and it's usually pretty fuckin' awesome. It's dramatic, it's emo, the bitches have to have pipes, and it's got some great imagery that seems to translate into some awesome sets.

It also has a fucking awesome strings bit, too.

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:17:35 AM »

TDK is NOT better than Wall-E.

TVC15 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:18:07 AM »

You're only saying that because there were fewer toddlers to lust after.

Himu · « **Reply #42 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:20:44 AM »

There are no toddlers in Wall-E. Also, when I saw Wall-E, there were no kids at all. Only adults.

When I saw TDK, it was PACKED with kids. At this was at fucking 9:50!

Himu · « **Reply #43 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:21:07 AM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #44 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:23:28 AM »

I saw two kids in the theater for TDK. Hell, before the movie started a guy who worked there got a microphone and asked people where they went to school (by raising hands). Just about everyone in the audience raised their hand for one college or another. I didn't see many middle aged people in there

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #45 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:29:46 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 21, 2008, 02:20:44 AM

There are no toddlers in Wall-E. Also, when I saw Wall-E, there were no kids at all. Only adults.

When I saw TDK, it was PACKED with kids. At this was at fucking 9:50!

I think most recent Pixar films are geared towards adults anyway. Anyway my cousins found Wall-E cute but the actual movie long and boring.

Himu · « **Reply #46 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:37:36 AM »

Quote from: Fresh Prince on July 21, 2008, 02:29:46 AM

Quote from: Himuro on July 21, 2008, 02:20:44 AM
There are no toddlers in Wall-E. Also, when I saw Wall-E, there were no kids at all. Only adults.

When I saw TDK, it was PACKED with kids. At this was at fucking 9:50!
I think most recent Pixar films are geared towards adults anyway. Anyway my cousins found Wall-E cute but the actual movie long and boring.

your cousin is a dumb fool.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #47 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:46:23 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 21, 2008, 02:37:36 AM

your cousin is a dumb fool.

I'll be sure to tell them that.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #48 on:** July 21, 2008, 02:48:58 AM »

how old is he?

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #49 on:** July 21, 2008, 08:11:30 AM »

7 and 9

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #50 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:13:18 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on July 21, 2008, 12:49:48 AM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on July 21, 2008, 12:39:07 AM
Lawrence of Arabia is a masterpiece but its extremely long and drags alot. I have never seen Godfather II.

Lawrence of Arabia is also a Must See on Big Screen movie. It loses a lot on a television set. I love it to death though.

I saw it projected in 35mm.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #51 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:14:47 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 21, 2008, 02:17:35 AM

TDK is NOT better than Wall-E.

Himu · « **Reply #52 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:15:42 AM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on July 21, 2008, 11:14:47 AM

Quote from: Himuro on July 21, 2008, 02:17:35 AM
TDK is NOT better than Wall-E.

what is so funny?

one movie makes you feel happy and gooey inside. the other movie feels like it takes itself almost too seriously.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #53 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:17:09 AM »

"In my opinion, you need to lighten up"

Oh-ho-ho

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #54 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:17:12 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 21, 2008, 11:15:42 AM

what is so funny?

one movie makes you feel happy and gooey inside.

Is that how you judge how good movie is? Perhaps I can reccomend the best movie ever for you!!

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Himu · « **Reply #55 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:22:10 AM »

Quote from: BrandNew on July 21, 2008, 11:17:09 AM

"In my opinion, you need to lighten up"

Oh-ho-ho

why so serious?

Himu · « **Reply #56 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:23:35 AM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on July 21, 2008, 11:17:12 AM

Quote from: Himuro on July 21, 2008, 11:15:42 AM
what is so funny?

one movie makes you feel happy and gooey inside.

Is that how you judge how good movie is? Perhaps I can reccomend the best movie ever for you!!
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Wall-E was the best movies I've seen in years. TDK was just a really well made movie. I've almost entirely forgot about TDK since I saw it last night. Wall-E however, lingered on my mind for days and I saw it twice in the same weekend. Wall-E gives me goosebumps. TDK made me fall asleep at times.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #57 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:27:04 AM »

Oh god, Wall-E was an excellent film but it was very simple (which can be a good thing) The Dark Knight tackles some very complex themes that you probably didnt understand.

Himu · « **Reply #58 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:34:48 AM »

What are you talking about? You don't even understand 2001. Shit, I recall make a topic years ago giving you a lesson in literature basics, starting with ethos and pathos. And you want to talk to me about complex themes? Wall-E was just as "complex" a movie as TDK, and besides, who gives a shit about complexity?

You must be shitting me.

Are you fucking joking?

Himu · « **Reply #59 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:37:00 AM »

somebody bring up the topics where foc didn't "get" kubrick movies.

And he wants to talk about me not understanding TDK's themes.

Right.

lmao

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