Author Topic: DVDeparted Duesday -- 2/13/07 (Read 8033 times)

TVC15 · « **Reply #120 on:** February 15, 2007, 05:19:04 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on February 15, 2007, 04:18:20 PM

Well he wrote porn in the '70s!

idiots.

No he didn't. Not even close. Where the hell are you getting this stuff? He wrote Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.

How about you promise us to keep your stupid mouth shut when you are out of your element?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #121 on:** February 15, 2007, 05:20:44 PM »

Clearly the anti-depressants fucked am nintenho's mind up

brawndolicious · « **Reply #122 on:** February 15, 2007, 05:31:34 PM »

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050210/REVIEWS/50211001/1023

that was the article that I first read where he mentioned porn reviews were his regular job.

http://www.chicagomag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=8642F5EFCEA14A939100AB7214F31861&nm=Archives&type=pubtitles&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle+Title&mid=61BFC65300D24DB58350C761094153A1&tier=3&aid=683382C8C8D3463E9708F634A2B43866&dtxt=December+2005

googled and saw that he wrote a porn too (previous source from "traditionalvalues.org" said multiple so I said that) so sorry if I made it look like he was a prominent writer.

and phoenixdark, if you're going to have an opinion on things then have an opinion, if you're going to say random things then stfu.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #123 on:** February 15, 2007, 05:34:49 PM »

Well dude after reading your posts I agree with you about anti-depressants - can you sue the companies who fucked you over?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #124 on:** February 15, 2007, 05:36:53 PM »

No, can you sue your church for making you a half-distinguished mentally-challenged bitch?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #125 on:** February 15, 2007, 05:37:59 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on February 15, 2007, 05:36:53 PM

No, can you sue your church for making you a half-distinguished mentally-challenged bitch?

Half? Well it's better than full I guess. Sorry dude, I really am $:-\$

Anyway back on topic: SHAKE WHERE ARE YOU

TVC15 · « **Reply #126 on:** February 15, 2007, 05:57:09 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on February 15, 2007, 05:31:34 PM

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050210/REVIEWS/50211001/1023

that was the article that I first read where he mentioned porn reviews were his regular job.

Did you read it? It was part of his job while at the Sun Times. Porn in the early 70s was as close to legit as it ever was. Read his Deep Throat review to get an idea of the climate.

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http://www.chicagomag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=8642F5EFCEA14A939100AB7214F31861&nm=Archives&type=pubtitles&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle+Title&mid=61BFC65300D24DB58350C761094153A1&tier=3&aid=683382C8C8D3463E9708F634A2B43866&dtxt=December+2005

googled and saw that he wrote a porn too (previous source from "traditionalvalues.org" said multiple so I said that) so sorry if I made it look like he was a prominent writer.

and phoenixdark, if you're going to have an opinion on things then have an opinion, if you're going to say random things then stfu.

The soft-core porn in question is Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. It's not a porn. It's a skeezy movie about actresses in Hollywood.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #127 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:02:49 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 15, 2007, 05:57:09 PM

Did you read it? It was part of his job while at the Sun Times. Porn in the early 70s was as close to legit as it ever was. Read his Deep Throat review to get an idea of the climate.

I read that a long time ago and thought that meant that he started out writing porn reviews.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #128 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:20:23 PM »

I can't believe I never noticed this:

When she first moves in with Colin, Audition is playing on the TV in the background! Fuck yeah!

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #129 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:44:50 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on February 15, 2007, 06:44:16 PM

Went shoppin today ^_^

Got the Departed Best Buy Limited Edition two disc steel thing. only 23 bucks tax freeeee? Niceeeeee

Also picked up Lost Planet.

Score!

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #130 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:49:38 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on February 15, 2007, 06:48:37 PM

You people are fools for rating Children of Men above The Departed. The Departed gives Children of Men daily cleveland steamers.

Now, about viewing each repeatedly, I'd have to say they're about even. But TD is faaaaar more entertaining.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #131 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:52:55 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 15, 2007, 06:49:38 PM

Quote from: Spencer on February 15, 2007, 06:48:37 PM
You people are fools for rating Children of Men above The Departed. The Departed gives Children of Men daily cleveland steamers.

Now, about viewing each repeatedly, I'd have to say they're about even. But TD is faaaaar more entertaining.

Shake is correct.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #132 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:53:50 PM »

Another fun realization:

spoiler (click to show/hide)

You can clearly see that the items Damon returns home with before being killed are the same that Costello bought for him in the opening scene, as a kid. Awesome.

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Mupepe · « **Reply #133 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:55:16 PM »

Over my head.

8 seconds left in overtime

She's on your mind

She's on your mind

Everyone knows I'm in over my head

Over my head

With 8 seconds left in overtime

She's on your mind

Suddenly I become part of the past

I'm losing you and it's effortless :'(

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #134 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:56:50 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on February 15, 2007, 06:55:27 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 15, 2007, 06:53:50 PM
Another fun realization:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
You can clearly see that the items Damon returns home with before being killed are the same that Costello bought for him in the opening scene, as a kid. Awesome.
[close]

He has comic books?

Well, maybe not those, but he has the eggs, two cartons of milk, along with "french donuts" Madolyn turned him onto. Kind of a cool way of showing what a "follower" he was, all the things he eats were suggested by other people.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #135 on:** February 16, 2007, 12:36:48 AM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 15, 2007, 06:56:50 PM

Quote from: Spencer on February 15, 2007, 06:55:27 PM
Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 15, 2007, 06:53:50 PM
Another fun realization:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
You can clearly see that the items Damon returns home with before being killed are the same that Costello bought for him in the opening scene, as a kid. Awesome.
[close]

He has comic books?

Well, maybe not those, but he has the eggs, two cartons of milk, along with "french donuts" Madolyn turned him onto. Kind of a cool way of showing what a "follower" he was, all the things he eats were suggested by other people.

Maybe I could have figured that out if I saw the movie 100 times :'(

The two disk set is only like $20-23; that's actually cheaper than the Sin City SE, which has been out much longer.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #136 on:** February 16, 2007, 07:53:32 AM »

Yeah, but the Sin City EE trounces TD in terms of extra material. However, TD is still a slightly better film than Sin City, so its a difficult choice.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #137 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:53:01 AM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 16, 2007, 07:53:32 AM

Yeah, but the Sin City EE trounces TD in terms of extra material. However, TD is still a slightly better film than Sin City, so its a difficult choice.

Slightly? I dunno, The Departed blew my mind so much; the main reason I want to get Sin City is because I haven't seen it in ages.

Last night I watched some of TD again to see that part you were talking about (with the shots back and forth to Leo and Wahlberg), and I just forgot what I was doing and watched like 30min of it lol. The movie just sucks you in. I'm trying not to watch it again because I want to just get the widescreen one, possibly today

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #138 on:** February 16, 2007, 12:38:25 PM »

If you live near a Best Buy, go get the 2-disc steelbook. TODAY.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #139 on:** February 16, 2007, 06:20:02 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 16, 2007, 12:38:25 PM

If you live near a Best Buy, go get the 2-disc steelbook. TODAY.

I went to Walmart and got the two disk set for TD

It's not the steel one though. While the steel one looks damn awesome and is the same price, both have the same features so I'm not worried. Besides Walmart only had this one.

Walmart...lol

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #140 on:** February 16, 2007, 07:34:36 PM »

lolz, I have the same one. No worries, I prefer the regular SE coverart to the steelbook, though steels are awesome.

GO WATCH SCORSESE ON SCORSESE NOW NOW NOW NOW

Speaking of steelbooks, I just used my last X-Mas Target giftcard on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre UE.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #141 on:** February 16, 2007, 07:36:13 PM »

I'm gonna start cooking and watch the pre-all star game stuff first

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #142 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:23:31 PM »

Pics of the Target edition:

Having seen the slipcover in person, I must say I'm glad I went with the regular 2-Disc over this. Plus, the script is pocket sized, and apparently barely legible.

Mupepe · « **Reply #143 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:47:46 PM »

what script? wtf are you talking about?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #144 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:48:45 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on February 16, 2007, 11:47:46 PM

what script? wtf are you talking about?

The Target DVD came packaged with a small, glossy shooting script for the film.

Mupepe · « **Reply #145 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:49:41 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 16, 2007, 11:48:45 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on February 16, 2007, 11:47:46 PM
what script? wtf are you talking about?

The Target DVD came packaged with a small, glossy shooting script for the film.

Son of a fucking bitch. That sounds cool.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #146 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:51:13 PM »

Yeah, but after checking it out in the store today, its really not as cool as it sounds. The slipcover it comes with is extra big, so when you remove the script there's about half an inch of space, and the script itself is poorly printed. Instead of a small paperback, its just like one big comic book, staples and all. Meh.

Mupepe · « **Reply #147 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:52:29 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 16, 2007, 11:51:13 PM

Yeah, but after checking it out in the store today, its really not as cool as it sounds. The slipcover it comes with is extra big, so when you remove the script there's about half an inch of space, and the script itself is poorly printed. Instead of a small paperback, its just like one big comic book, staples and all. Meh.

oh gay. Still, it would be cool to have for shits and giggles. I might find myself buying another copy for that and then giving it to my mom.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #148 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:56:46 PM »

lolz, I'll just wait till it hits the net.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Unless I can succeddfully pluck one of the back of one of the SE's next time. :devil

[close]

Anyhoo, I was surprised to find that the store was full (and I mean FULLLL) of WS single discs, with a scant two SE's left. Damn, this movie is selling like hotcakes!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #149 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:04:05 AM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 16, 2007, 11:23:31 PM

Pics of the Target edition:

(Image removed from quote.)

Having seen the slipcover in person, I must say I'm glad I went with the regular 2-Disc over this. Plus, the script is pocket sized, and apparently barely legible.

The slip cover I have looks like the DVD case on the right. Did you get the same one?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #150 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:06:08 AM »

Yup. Its kinda glossy, right? That's the regular SE. I think it looks so much better than all the other art, including the BB tin.

However, if the BB tin had the SE artwork on it, it would be hot sex. Now I'm torn between cool art or a sexy tin. Or both.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #151 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:08:33 AM »

Yup kinda glossy, and the words "The Departed" on the DVD stand out a bit (you can feel them as you slowly molest the case

)

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #152 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:09:41 AM »

Yeah, its embossed. <3

The Target slipcover has just about the worst art I could imagine. I mean, Nicholson looks like a fuckin' pothead on the cover!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #153 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:13:19 AM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 17, 2007, 12:09:41 AM

Yeah, its embossed. <3

The Target slipcover has just about the worst art I could imagine. I mean, Nicholson looks like a fuckin' pothead on the cover!

And why is his facial hair all colored and shit? It's like they took a pic of him 20 years ago and slapped half of it on the cover

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #154 on:** February 17, 2007, 03:00:17 AM »

Just watched the movie again.

But now, I have a question/possible stupid theory...

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Was Wahlberg's character secretly working for the FBI? Once Sullivan found out Costello was an FBI informant he turned on him. And of course shortly after that Sullivan got wasted.

Now, far more crazier is the idea that...what if Costello had told Wahlberg's character that Sullivan was the rat? Thus in order to cover their own asses the FBI got rid of Wahlberg?

[close]

Solo · « **Reply #155 on:** February 17, 2007, 09:42:45 AM »

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #156 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:48:21 PM »

God, I love this movie.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #157 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:55:49 PM »

It's the kind of movie I can watch and never get bored - usually when I watch something for the second time (especially when the viewing is within the same week that I watched it the first time) I get a little antsy. I want the movie to hurry up and get to my favorite parts while skipping past my least favorite parts.

Well here...I can honestly say there aren't any parts that turn me off. Instead scenes range from their level of awesome-ness. For instance, the opening to the movie/slow buildup to Jack's face being shown ("I did well in school too. That's what they call a paradox"..."I've got nothing against the black chappies, but if there's one thing they don't understand it's that no one gives it to you. You have to take it"...etc etc) and the scene where Leo first sees the psychiatrist. The quite, sad music in that scene really helps takes it to another level, as does Leo's brilliant acting.

Why the fuck didn't he get nominated for best actor? I know he got it for Blood Diamond (which looks cool to me) but COME ON.

Solo · « **Reply #158 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:57:59 PM »

Just another case of the Best Actor of the year not even getting recognition. Also, some of the best parts of the movie are the little moments of wicked dark comedy. "She fell funny" comes instantly to mind.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #159 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:58:57 PM »

Quote from: Solo on February 17, 2007, 12:57:59 PM

Just another case of the Best Actor of the year not even getting recognition. Also, some of the best parts of the movie are the little moments of wicked dark comedy. "She fell funny" comes instantly to mind.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #160 on:** February 17, 2007, 01:04:07 PM »

The ultimate package:

Some DVDTalker's are fucking nuts!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #161 on:** February 17, 2007, 01:06:12 PM »

Quote from: Solo on February 17, 2007, 12:57:59 PM

Just another case of the Best Actor of the year not even getting recognition. Also, some of the best parts of the movie are the little moments of wicked dark comedy. "She fell funny" comes instantly to mind.

Jack's laugh after killing them

Or the part where Leo breaks his hand after punching the big guy, and then gets the coat hanger and goes to work on the other guy. I lol'd

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #162 on:** February 17, 2007, 01:07:11 PM »

Wait what? That wasn't Mr. French...

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #163 on:** February 17, 2007, 01:08:11 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 17, 2007, 01:07:11 PM

Wait what? That wasn't Mr. French...

Whoops

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #164 on:** February 17, 2007, 01:56:57 PM »

I think I'm gonna pick up the steelbook, seeing as the Best Buy's around me still have some in stock.

So... anybody wanna buy a slightly-used 2-Disc SE?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #165 on:** February 17, 2007, 02:01:01 PM »

The only reason I didn't get the steel one is because Best Buy is like 30min away from me, and I'd have to get on the freeway ugh (slippery roads).

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #166 on:** February 17, 2007, 02:02:01 PM »

FUCK!!!!1

I just found out that Gamestop is no longer paying cash for DVDs. WTF?!?!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #167 on:** February 17, 2007, 02:05:39 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 17, 2007, 02:02:01 PM

FUCK!!!!1

I just found out that Gamestop is no longer paying cash for DVDs. WTF?!?!

That's a god damn lie. I'm positive my Gamestop lets you trade in movies

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #168 on:** February 17, 2007, 02:14:16 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on February 17, 2007, 02:12:39 PM

yeah the steelbook is pretty nice. I like it.

PD: Apparently they've changed their tune. Now, they're only giving store credit for DVDs, and instead of having deals on used DVDs every now and then, they're going with a mandatory B2B1F deal. Blah.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #169 on:** February 17, 2007, 05:18:41 PM »

Deleted scenes were pretty interesting. I like how Scorcese said they were good, but didn't add anything needed to the movie. If only Peter Jackson could understand that

Gonna watch the TCM thing now

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #170 on:** February 17, 2007, 05:20:30 PM »

Personally I thought the deleted scenes, especially the one where Costello speaks with Costigan Sr., would have been great additions. However, surprisingly the deleted scenes were really only slight alterations of pre-existing scenes, besides the one above and the one where Costigan sits before the sunset.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #171 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:49:03 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 17, 2007, 05:20:30 PM

Personally I thought the deleted scenes, especially the one where Costello speaks with Costigan Sr., would have been great additions. However, surprisingly the deleted scenes were really only slight alterations of pre-existing scenes, besides the one above and the one where Costigan sits before the sunset.

I thought both of those scenes would be good additions. Although the placement of the Costigan Sr. scene could have fit better in a different part of the movie.

Anyway I just watched Scorcese on Scorsese. Very interesting; I really want to see Mean Streets now. Some of the other movies featured seemed a bit boring - like Kundum or his more romantic stuff. And also I noticed Casino wasn't featured.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #172 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:51:52 PM »

Yeah, Casino, among a couple other films, were missing. Still, they basically covered the best of Scorsese.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #173 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:53:20 PM »

Sweet, I just found a 20% off coupon good through Monday. Departed steelbook, here I come!

$18 and change ftw!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #174 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:55:14 PM »

Send the SE you have now to Willco

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #175 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:58:38 PM »

Nah, I'd rather give it to somebody with taste.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #176 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:59:37 PM »

Motherfucker you better send me Brazil

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #177 on:** February 17, 2007, 07:16:33 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 17, 2007, 06:59:37 PM

Motherfucker you better send me Brazil

You better name your price.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #178 on:** February 17, 2007, 07:17:38 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 17, 2007, 07:16:33 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 17, 2007, 06:59:37 PM
Motherfucker you better send me Brazil

You better name your price.

I HAVE TO PAY?

Ok, how about I send you an envelope with $10 in it as well as a pic of me

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #179 on:** February 17, 2007, 07:19:20 PM »

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Author Topic: DVDeparted Duesday -- 2/13/07 (Read 8033 times)