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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3300 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:22:34 PM »

I thought Donnie Darko kind of sucked. For all this Internet tripe that Richard Kelly is so talented, his last flick showcased that he's not very good.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3301 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:24:16 PM »

Quote from: Kosma on February 08, 2010, 07:21:48 PM

Maybe its just nostalgia talking too, I mean I was like 8 when T2 came out, and I think I watched it when I was 10/12 or something. It made a huge impression. I mean if I watched Avatar when I was 10/12 I prob would think it was one of the best action movies ever too and it would have made a huge impression.

I think comparing Avatar to Terminator 2 is an insult to Terminator 2. I mean, at least with the Terminator series, Cameron was smart enough to steal from talented people - not Disney animation.

Powerslave · « **Reply #3302 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:26:14 PM »

I can watch Terminator 2 whenever and wherever. I'll be there and it will be near. And that's the deal my dear.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3303 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:28:20 PM »

T2 is fucking awesome.

Powerslave · « **Reply #3304 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:29:45 PM »

Goddamn Avatar is such a piece of shit. I held back from ranting about it after I saw it. Perhaps I'll do it some day anyway.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3305 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:30:27 PM »

BUT IT IS AWE AND WONDER ON CELLULOID.

WERE YOU NOT FILLED WITH A SENSE OF ADVENTURE?

cool breeze · « **Reply #3306 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:34:49 PM »

[youtube=560,345]qDLuPOeMfNc[/youtube]

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3307 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:36:13 PM »

Quote from: Kosma on February 08, 2010, 07:34:18 PM

is anybody going to respond to my question regarding 500 days of summer?

I thought it was pretty good, surprisingly.

Bildi · « **Reply #3308 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:36:27 PM »

Quote from: Powerslave on February 08, 2010, 07:29:45 PM

Goddamn Avatar is such a piece of shit. I held back from ranting about it after I saw it. Perhaps I'll do it some day anyway.

I'll give feedback on Avatar once it comes to free-to-air TV, unless I forget to set the VCR to record.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3309 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:37:11 PM »

Quote from: Kosma on February 08, 2010, 07:34:18 PM

is anybody going to respond to my question regarding 500 days of summer?

I imagine it is the kind of movie you want to watch with a girl after taking her to an Owl City concert. Maybe the next day you could send her an iTunes playlist before you meet her for chai lattes at Starbucks.

Powerslave · « **Reply #3310 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:37:21 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 08, 2010, 07:30:27 PM

BUT IT IS AWE AND WONDER ON CELLULOID.

WERE YOU NOT FILLED WITH A SENSE OF ADVENTURE?

I was too busy facepalming throughout the entire movie to get captivated by the atmosphere.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3311 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:38:01 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 08, 2010, 07:37:11 PM

Quote from: Kosma on February 08, 2010, 07:34:18 PM
is anybody going to respond to my question regarding 500 days of summer?

I imagine it is the kind of movie you want to watch with a girl after taking her to an Owl City concert. Maybe the next day you could send her an iTunes playlist before you meet her for chai lattes at Starbucks.

THE SMITHS, DUDE. SHE LOVES THE SMITHS

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3312 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:38:23 PM »

I have heard from good sources that have actually seen the movie that it is contrived and silly, with neat special effects - but with a story so simplified that it'd be better suited for Dreamworks Animation.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3313 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:40:07 PM »

IT IS A LOVE STORY ABOUT FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE CONCEPT OF LOVE

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3314 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:41:38 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 08, 2010, 07:40:07 PM

IT IS A LOVE STORY ABOUT FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE CONCEPT OF LOVE

This is accurate.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #3315 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:42:25 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 08, 2010, 07:37:11 PM

Quote from: Kosma on February 08, 2010, 07:34:18 PM
is anybody going to respond to my question regarding 500 days of summer?

I imagine it is the kind of movie you want to watch with a girl after taking her to an Owl City concert. Maybe the next day you could send her an iTunes playlist before you meet her for chai lattes at Starbucks.

I agree with this.

Plus it stars Zooey "Rod Blagojevich with long hair" Deschanel, which might be the most overrated female celebrity out there, next to Cameron Diaz and Sarah Jessica Parker.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3316 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:47:23 PM »

So the two guys that haven't seen the movie agree.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3317 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:48:50 PM »

I have been told it is the perfect breakup film, but why would anyone want to watch a "breakup film" after an emotional breakup? That wouldn't make me feel better. Like, I imagine if we made chinchilla watch it, he'd jump off a roof.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3318 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:48:58 PM »

Why are people talking about Avatar, T2, and The Matrix? A real man know that's there's only one masterpiece of the action movie genre:

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3319 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:49:38 PM »

The Road Warrior > Mad Max 2

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3320 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:51:05 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 08, 2010, 07:48:50 PM

I have been told it is the perfect breakup film, but why would anyone want to watch a "breakup film" after an emotional breakup? That wouldn't make me feel better. Like, I imagine if we made chinchilla watch it, he'd jump off a roof.

Some people like wallowing in their own misery!

I would know nothing about this.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3321 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:51:55 PM »

I think the perfect breakup film is Falling Down.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3322 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:54:24 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 08, 2010, 07:49:38 PM

The Road Warrior > Mad Max 2

Hey, man, I don't care what it's called, it's an awesome movie.

cool breeze · « **Reply #3323 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:55:01 PM »

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> other movies posted

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3324 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:56:38 PM »

I watched Missing in Action 2 the other day. I think it put a few more inches of hair on my chest.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3325 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:58:22 PM »

When I'm down I listen to inspirational 80s pop and create a montage.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3326 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:00:40 PM »

*listens to Radiohead and Pink Floyd*

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3327 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:01:45 PM »

I can't fathom that at all. The only time I listened to the blues was on the Friday after a work week. I'd play an Internet stream of the blues through my surround sound system, and sit on my balcony drinking scotch and smoking a cigar as I watched the sun set over Los Angeles. Those were my favorite times.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3328 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:03:19 PM »

Fuck that noise. I want to see people having fun and shooting ninjas, not wallowing in their own sadness.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #3329 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:03:37 PM »

500 days of summer is pretty good

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3330 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:11:25 PM »

Jews have been enslaved and murdered for thousands of years. We just want to party now!*

* With low APR

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3331 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:13:27 PM »

Billco is German? When do we get to meet this guy? How long have you guys been dating

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3332 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:18:49 PM »

I have no German ancestry, but apparently this Billco does. The rabbit hole gets deeper and deeper.

Powerslave · « **Reply #3333 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:21:41 PM »

Will Fucking Federman

Mandark · « **Reply #3334 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:22:11 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on February 08, 2010, 07:48:50 PM

I have been told it is the perfect breakup film, but why would anyone want to watch a "breakup film" after an emotional breakup? That wouldn't make me feel better. Like, I imagine if we made chinchilla watch it, he'd jump off a roof.

I bet Annie Hall would be a good breakup film.

Someone get dumped and test my theory.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3335 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:22:29 PM »

LORD FEDERMAN

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3336 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:23:51 PM »

I remember Lord Federman. That guy was cool, whatever happened to him

Quote from: Mandark

I bet Annie Hall would be a good breakup film.

Someone get dumped and test my theory.

I'll see if I can get someone to do it on Facebook.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3337 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:26:12 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on February 08, 2010, 08:23:06 PM

I'm not dating Billco. He's into me, but I just don't think of him in that way.

I mean, come on, would you date this guy?

(Image removed from quote.)

That guy looks way too normal for you, dude. He wouldn't even boil one of your hamsters, I bet.

demi · « **Reply #3338 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on February 08, 2010, 08:23:06 PM

I'm not dating Billco. He's into me, but I just don't think of him in that way.

I mean, come on, would you date this guy?

(Image removed from quote.)

Dat ladyboy

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3339 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:29:10 PM »

Look at those feminine facial features. I really thought Glen Shinobi would do better. $:-\$

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #3340 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:44:26 PM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on February 08, 2010, 08:23:06 PM

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3341 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:45:47 PM »

Chris Penn? If that's the case, then the guy will look like this in a couple of years:

Powerslave · « **Reply #3342 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:20:04 PM »

Forgetting Green Shinobi

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3343 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:29:27 PM »

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is the greatest break-up flick ever and I will accept no other candidates.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3344 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:34:44 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 08, 2010, 09:29:27 PM

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is the greatest break-up flick ever and I will accept no other candidates.

This.

I need to pick up the Blu while I'm in Japan. Universal appears to have no interest in bringing it out here.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3345 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:49:16 PM »

I kinda agree with GS on that one.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #3346 on:** February 08, 2010, 10:05:51 PM »

Quote from: Raban on February 08, 2010, 03:35:32 PM

Can we please turn "Deal with it" into an emoticon? I feel it catching on.

cosign

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3347 on:** February 08, 2010, 10:06:37 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 08, 2010, 09:49:16 PM

I kinda agree with GS on that one.

AGREEMENT WITH GS

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3348 on:** February 08, 2010, 10:14:00 PM »

oh shit

chronovore · « **Reply #3349 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:13:07 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 08, 2010, 10:06:37 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 08, 2010, 09:49:16 PM
I kinda agree with GS on that one.

AGREEMENT WITH GS

A friend brought over THIS IS IT, the most ironically named concert movie of all time. The best part is the opening sequence: footage of the primary dancers who will perform with MJ during the concerts. They are all so genuinely moved and inspired by MJ as a performer that it is difficult not to get caught up in their enthusiasm. The sequence is really the only part where the documentary risks becoming maudlin over his death; the rest of the movie is solely focused on showing just how crazy-much MJ was putting into making an astounding show. It was also interesting to see Michael getting so much effortless grace out there on the stage. There are a couple spots where he sings, and it's just insane how acrobatic his voice is, all the while his feet are doing something that I can't even follow. The movie does a good job of showing what a consummate performer was lost.

I was supposed to go see Avatar with Reno on Sunday, but ended up going and drinking too much wine and eating too much pork instead. Fair trade, from the looks of things.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3350 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:19:46 PM »

I can't wait for the sequel, OR IS IT?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3351 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:26:39 PM »

Yeah, what a fucking jerk. Up and dying before you could buy tickets. The nerve of that guy.

Diunx · « **Reply #3352 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:45:09 PM »

brawndolicious · « **Reply #3353 on:** February 09, 2010, 01:11:30 AM »

Is it wrong to pirate MJ's good albums if it meant that a child molester wouldn't get the money from it? Should we really give a pound of flesh to a guy who diddles boys?

Barry Egan · « **Reply #3354 on:** February 09, 2010, 01:12:15 AM »

Artistic Offsets Principle

Mupepe · « **Reply #3355 on:** February 09, 2010, 10:10:25 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on February 08, 2010, 11:13:07 PM

A friend brought over THIS IS IT, the most ironically named concert movie of all time. The best part is the opening sequence: footage of the primary dancers who will perform with MJ during the concerts. They are all so genuinely moved and inspired by MJ as a performer that it is difficult not to get caught up in their enthusiasm. The sequence is really the only part where the documentary risks becoming maudlin over his death; the rest of the movie is solely focused on showing just how crazy-much MJ was putting into making an astounding show. It was also interesting to see Michael getting so much effortless grace out there on the stage. There are a couple spots where he sings, and it's just insane how acrobatic his voice is, all the while his feet are doing something that I can't even follow. The movie does a good job of showing what a consummate performer was lost.

I was supposed to go see Avatar with Reno on Sunday, but ended up going and drinking too much wine and eating too much pork instead. Fair trade, from the looks of things.

Yessssssssssssss

I was there at midnight for the Blu Ray and on opening night (midnight showings were sold out :'( )

It was pretty amazing to see in IMAX. It was a lot better than I actually thought it would be and it never even mentions his death. I thought it was going to be a bunch of sappy interviews and shit, but they avoided it. It's a generally upbeat movie. And Goddamn he still had it

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #3356 on:** February 09, 2010, 10:17:17 AM »

I thought they both agreed at the end of Eternal Sunshine that they weren't compatible? Like, that it was important to not erase your previous relationships from your mind because they taught you something about yourself?

Anyway, Million Dollar Baby and Gran Torino. I think Clint Eastwood movies have to be taken in small doses. You're essentially getting the same character in any movie Eastwood is in. And the final act of Million Dollar Baby is almost unbearable. It just seems to drag on to an inevitable conclusion.

Mupepe · « **Reply #3357 on:** February 09, 2010, 10:19:23 AM »

I really, really don't like Million Dollar Baby. I love most Clint Eastwood films, but it bored me to tears. Just not my cup of tea I guess.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #3358 on:** February 09, 2010, 10:25:04 AM »

Quote from: Rob Thomas on February 09, 2010, 10:19:23 AM

I really, really don't like Million Dollar Baby. I love most Clint Eastwood films, but it bored me to tears. Just not my cup of tea I guess.

Hey, watching ugly woman knock each other down is pretty entertaining. But everything else... zzzzzzz. Morgan Freeman must get some ridiculous bonus for narrating whatever he is in. I imagine he would be sick of it otherwise.

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #3359 on:** February 09, 2010, 10:39:46 AM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on February 09, 2010, 10:17:17 AM

I thought they both agreed at the end of Eternal Sunshine that they weren't compatible? Like, that it was important to not erase your previous relationships from your mind because they taught you something about yourself?

No, that is not what happens. They get together again without realizing what had happened in the past. When they accidentally play the tape, Kate says something like "We're just going to fight again and drive each other crazy." And Jim Carrey says "Okay." Okay as in "who cares about that shit, we have each other." It's a happy ending.

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