Well, I couldn't find the book thread, so I'll tell of what I recently read in this thread (the book thread was a failure in my eyes anyway, since too few books were read and listed, certainly not enough to keep the thread in the more recent pages of WoT)

 

Black, by Ted Dekker. This book is first and foremost recommended to the other two members of the Christian axis of evil, since it has underlying Christian themes that some of you oppose.

 

Christian themes aside, I can easily say that this book would appeal to a non-Christian, like some of you who appreciated Narnia, although that analogy is probably detrimental to my cause. And my cause is to say that this is a good book.

 

The book is like a fantasy, and then it is also like a sci-fi, so it is one of those books where you realise why the library conventionally combines those sections. More of a fantasy though I guess.... but like...

 

Anyway, if you have nothing to read, if you trust my recommendations to be valid, and you don't mind mild Christian themes (they aren't poison as some of you would like to think), then you should pick up this book. And Eldar and Mothman should definitely pick up this book.

My sister likes that dude's books and she is edumacated and things. So uh, I'll give it an indirect recommendation even though I haven't read it myself yet. Too busy with my dad's Heinlein library.

Also I watched the unrated director's cut of Taking Lives last night after Clockwork Orange. It was okay. Pretty alright movie, naked Angelina Jolie, all in all a good purchase.

Do another thread Blankie. I'll contribute to it. I've been reading Roth's The Human Stain and Bukowski's Women.

 

This is what I want. And I want it fast. Damn this third world country!

 

Mother****ing Mingus was one of the greatest mother****ing writers I've ever read. Pure ****ing passion.

Edited June 12, 200619 yr by Baley

Well, I couldn't find the book thread, so I'll tell of what I recently read in this thread (the book thread was a failure in my eyes anyway, since too few books were read and listed, certainly not enough to keep the thread in the more recent pages of WoT)

 

Black, by Ted Dekker. This book is first and foremost recommended to the other two members of the Christian axis of evil, since it has underlying Christian themes that some of you oppose.

*snip*

I'll take a look at it. Thanks, Blank.

Cars

Garfield.

The Lost Boys

 

Vampire's clothed in 80's hair band style, cool..

I'll take a look at it.  Thanks, Blank.

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Here's a sample for you, bub. Chapter I and II

 

There's something about his style that just bugs me. It's interesting and at times enjoyable, but his descriptions are lifeless and his continuous meddling annoying.

 

I've been reading Burroughs' Cities of Red Night, today, another sample.

 

 

 

 

Watched a Yes, Minister episode. The Middle-class Rip-off. Completely and utterly fantastic. Television's greatest triumph.

Edited June 12, 200619 yr by Baley

There's something about his style that just bugs me. It's interesting and at times enjoyable, but his descriptions are lifeless and his continuous meddling annoying.

You have to have faith that it'll get better after the first few chapters, since it does. However, from what I have seen, Baley, faith, and Christianity don't mix well.

For those that have seen the movie Cars, is it as good as the previous Pixar works? I was going to go see it, but with some of the not so good reviews I've decided to hang onto my money thus far.

 

I have really enjoyed Pixar's previous movies.. so is it worth it (for someone with few funds) to go see it for 10$?

 

On a side note, here's a link to the trailer for Pixars next movie (quicktime) www.apple.com

For those that have seen the movie Cars, is it as good as the previous Pixar works?  I was going to go see it, but with some of the not so good reviews I've decided to hang onto my money thus far.

 

I have really enjoyed Pixar's previous movies.. so is it worth it (for someone with few funds) to go see it for 10$?

 

On a side note, here's a link to the trailer for Pixars next movie (quicktime) www.apple.com

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CARS:

The only thing that bugged me at first was the absence of drivers/humans and I couldn't help but think "how'd they built cities without hands?" but once you get past that it's very decent.

The movie is in large part about the consequences of progress on "the good ol' days" and how the younglings today are so consumed by popularity/wealth that they often forget about the important things in life, like real friends.

There are some very funny moments but it's mostly just amusing and there are some slow parts.

I didn't find it as tear-inducing as Nemo or Toy Story but there is a decent nostalgia factor.

The animation is truly superb and I think they made a breakthrough with artificial lighting. There is one particular shot it looks like a weird live-action thing because everything seems real but the car is talking. I was mesmerized.

 

It's also a "guy" movie, especially those who like and/or know about cars and famous drivers.

 

I prefered The Incredibles, Nemo, Shreck and Toy Story but I thought it was better than Monsters Inc, Over the Hedge and Ice Age.

 

I didn't read any reviews yet so mine is unbiased. I give it 8/10.

I hope this helps.

Edited June 13, 200619 yr by astr0creep

There's something about his style that just bugs me. It's interesting and at times enjoyable, but his descriptions are lifeless and his continuous meddling annoying.

You have to have faith that it'll get better after the first few chapters, since it does. However, from what I have seen, Baley, faith, and Christianity don't mix well.

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Very true.

 

Anyways, thank you Bales for the chapter. I must say I agree a little with you on the descriptions, only my biggest gripe is just the way in which he writes. The descriptions just seem a little, well, choppy, if that makes any sense. Words don't seem to flow that smoothly. But it still seems good so far. I think I might pick it up.

The version of 20,000 Leages Under the Sea w/Ben Cross as Nemo (it was on, I couldn't sleep).

 

Horrible, yet strangely fascinating in its horribleness. I kept thinking I was watching some cheap & cheesy early 70's movie until I surfed the title on the web.

The Lost Boys

 

Vampire's clothed in 80's hair band style, cool.. 

I just saw that again recently (for like..the 20th time or something). I love 80's movies. Did you see it on HBO too?

 

I also (re)watched Princess Bride, best movie ever.

 

Got sucked into watching the newest King Kong. Any version of that movie always makes me cry at the end

That's why my mom never watches it...she can't bear to see King Kong die in the end. Welcome to the boards, by the way. Is that a self-photo?

 

Terminator 2...no matter how many times you watch it, it's always fun to see T-1000 get shot at and blown to bits over and over again.

Edited June 14, 200619 yr by Mothman

just saw "The Break-Up" (at cinema). I liked it.

Was it as good as "The Break-Down"?

Was it as good as "The Break-Down"?

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not sure. I haven't seen The Break Down, if it is, in fact, a real movie.

Terminator 3.

Thank you for the welcome Mothman Yes that's me..it's kind of tiny though. Basically all hair hehe.

 

I tried not to watch the King Kong movie but my mom just kept nagging me until I did. I knew I'd cry It was really good though, seeing King Kong look so real made it even more personal.

 

And I love all the Terminator movies. Michael Biehn's been one of my favorite actors since the first one.

For those that have seen the movie Cars, is it as good as the previous Pixar works?  I was going to go see it, but with some of the not so good reviews I've decided to hang onto my money thus far.

 

I have really enjoyed Pixar's previous movies.. so is it worth it (for someone with few funds) to go see it for 10$?

 

On a side note, here's a link to the trailer for Pixars next movie (quicktime) www.apple.com

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CARS:

The only thing that bugged me at first was the absence of drivers/humans and I couldn't help but think "how'd they built cities without hands?" but once you get past that it's very decent.

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Hee hee. My friend couldn't get over that illogic! (He took his two daughters to see it, and frowned all the way through it.)

 

They even had repair shops, but no people. That requires a child's perspective to suspend disbelief ...

T2 is a great movie, indeed.

I just got done watching the entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, from begining to end.

 

Grrr. Argh.

CARS:

The only thing that bugged me at first was the absence of drivers/humans and I couldn't help but think "how'd they built cities without hands?" but once you get past that it's very decent.

...

Hee hee. My friend couldn't get over that illogic! (He took his two daughters to see it, and frowned all the way through it.)

 

They even had repair shops, but no people. That requires a child's perspective to suspend disbelief ...

Meta, for a friend of yours to be like that does not surprise me at all. :Darque:

Edited June 15, 200619 yr by Blank