metadigital Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Your comments made it clear that you didn't understand that the comic predates both franchises you compared it to:Ghost Rider A strange rip off of Terminator 2 and Blade 1. That's because I wasn't talking about the comic but rather the movie... Astrocreep zinging one over Mets? That's impossible! I am trying not to smackdown people in my role as moderator. (I didn't see any purpose in continuing to point out that he was comparing an older franchise with a newer one.) OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hellboy. Again. I'll admit I don't know diddly about teh comics, but I really enjoyed this show. I hear the sequel is in production as we speak, or will begin shortly. Cool beans! Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILL THE ALMIGHTY Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 "Crank" - absolutely ludicrous. But it did have a few really funny 'action-humor' moments. Jason's fun, but Transporter was much better. "The Good Shepard" - good acting, nice production, but ... zzzzzzzzzzz Exactly the same for me. Crank was one of those movies you see for some badass action scenes, like 300. I liked it, it felt like mindless violence, which gave me a break from all the smart, complicated movies with some really cruel violence. Crank was kinda funny too. G ood shepard was boring... And it had no decent conclusion. "Alright, I've been thinking. When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade - make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons, what am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life's manager. Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons. Do you know who I am? I'm the man who's gonna burn your house down! With the lemons. I'm going to to get my engineers to invent a combustible lemon that burns your house down!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I love Hellboy. Flipping channels, I jumped into I, Robot at the scene where the robot is being interrogated for the murder. Not sure where that falls in the movie but from then on was pretty enjoyable. "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 (edited) "Crank" - absolutely ludicrous. But it did have a few really funny 'action-humor' moments. Jason's fun, but Transporter was much better. "The Good Shepard" - good acting, nice production, but ... zzzzzzzzzzz Exactly the same for me. Crank was one of those movies you see for some badass action scenes, like 300. I liked it, it felt like mindless violence, which gave me a break from all the smart, complicated movies with some really cruel violence. Crank was kinda funny too. G ood shepard was boring... And it had no decent conclusion. Thirding this. I had Good Shepard for a week rented from Blockbuster. Watched it twice, could not pay attention it bored me too much. I still don't know what happened. Edited June 12, 2007 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I love Hellboy. Flipping channels, I jumped into I, Robot at the scene where the robot is being interrogated for the murder. Not sure where that falls in the movie but from then on was pretty enjoyable. That's just after the introduction of the characters; I'd recommend re-watching it from the beginning as there is some (fifteen-twenty minutes or so) of good stuff. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astr0creep Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Bridge to Terabithia If one can get pass the false representations of the marketing campaign that made this film out to be a cross between Neverending Story and Narnia, it's actually a pretty good drama geared toward young teens. Volo will hate it. http://entertainmentandbeyond.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Spider-Man 3. First off, I had a free ticket, a few hours to kill, and it was the only show that worked into my schedule. That means it was difficult to be too disappointed, but my opinion would probably be different if I'd forked over $9.00. It was cheesy. It was like Raimi wanted to see how many goofy moments he could fit in to the movie. The acting between Maguire and Dunst was awful. I really grew to dislike Peter Parker. He was whiny, and he was terrible in the Venom suit. That being said, it was satisfying to watch him get crushed. I was rooting for the bad guys. I actually really liked Topher Grace as Venom, and I wouldn't mind seeing him again in something. I also thought Green Goblin Jr. was the only guy who could act in the bunch. It was worth it to see Bruce Cambell with a french accent. He was excellent, as always. So I wouldn't say it was terrible, it just wasn't good drama. I found myself laughing in the serious spots and cheering when Spidey got pwned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theslug Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Bridge to Terabithia If one can get pass the false representations of the marketing campaign that made this film out to be a cross between Neverending Story and Narnia, it's actually a pretty good drama geared toward young teens. Volo will hate it. I saw this movie on my plane ride, I didn't wnat to mention it but you're totally right about misrepresentation lol. Also the end made me want to cry. :'( I mean it was rly sad and totally came out of freakin nowhere. There was a time when I questioned the ability for the schizoid to ever experience genuine happiness, at the very least for a prolonged segment of time. I am no closer to finding the answer, however, it has become apparent that contentment is certainly a realizable goal. I find these results to be adequate, if not pleasing. Unfortunately, connection is another subject entirely. When one has sufficiently examined the mind and their emotional constructs, connection can be easily imitated. More data must be gleaned and further collated before a sufficient judgment can be reached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelverin Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 John From Cincinnati - BIZARRE, but in a good way. J1 Visa Southern California Cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) It was worth it to see Bruce Cambell with a french accent. He was excellent, as always. What??? B.C. is in Spidey3? I wasn't all that interested in the film - tho I'm sure I'll see it when it comes on cable, hehe - but now...hmm. P.S. I watched Babe in HD recently. I just love the 2nd half of that movie - especially when Cromwell does his little dance. Edited June 13, 2007 by LadyCrimson “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) Bruce Cambell is in every Spider-Man movie. Sam Raimi did Evil Dead. Edited June 13, 2007 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 But does he have a bigger role? Most of the time it's just a 60 second or less tiny cameo ... not usually worth paying $20 for that, alone. And I know Rami did Evil Dead. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 After giving the experience of The Lord of the Rings trilogy (Special Extended Edition) to my friend, we have embarked on the (even more Hurculean investment, in time if nothing else) task of watching the Appendices. Just watched the From Book to Vision (over four hours), and next up will be the second (of the first film) From Vision to Reality. What I found (this time through) is that watching these is perhaps even more interesting than the films; long after the trilogy is regarded as one would look at Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz or Ben Hur nowadays, these document the epic geekiness of Jackson and his remarkable achievements (the list of props, costumes, weapons, latex prosthetics and everything else that had to be invented for the films is just extraordinary). OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Architect Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) Well it's not a movie, but I've been watching episodes from Season 1 & 2 of Little Britain lately. Oh man, what a truly hilarious and kick ass show. Edited June 13, 2007 by The Architect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I just tried to watch Miami Vice. Colin Farrell is terrible. He gives new meaning to the word "abominable". What was he trying to do, imitate Don Johnson's mannerisms? Badly? Even the usually excellent Jamie Foxx can't save this film. I fell asleep after about half an hour ... poor Michael Mann, this isn't one of his better jobs. I was really trying to give the film a fair chance, too. I shall endeavour to watch the rest of it ... but it just doesn't have any appeal: the car chases are bland, the script is snoresville, and Farrell just can't pull off a tough guy ... I mean, Don Johnson's about as tough as a preschool girl's clapping circle, but at least he can act tough. Farrell just looks lost. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I just tried to watch Miami Vice. Colin Farrell is terrible. He gives new meaning to the word "abominable". What was he trying to do, imitate Don Johnson's mannerisms? Badly? Even the usually excellent Jamie Foxx can't save this film. I fell asleep after about half an hour ... poor Michael Mann, this isn't one of his better jobs. I was really trying to give the film a fair chance, too. I shall endeavour to watch the rest of it ... but it just doesn't have any appeal: the car chases are bland, the script is snoresville, and Farrell just can't pull off a tough guy ... I mean, Don Johnson's about as tough as a preschool girl's clapping circle, but at least he can act tough. Farrell just looks lost. Check out the attack on the trailer scene. It's awesome. "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I'll try. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Fantastic Four : Rise Of The Silver Surfer. There's something wrong with Jessica Alba. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkan Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Knocked Up Farkin' hilarious. "Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger." - Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials "I have also been slowly coming to the realisation that knowledge and happiness are not necessarily coincident, and quite often mutually exclusive" - meta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelverin Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Fantastic Four : Rise Of The Silver Surfer.So what's the verdict? Good, bad? It has to better than the first one right? J1 Visa Southern California Cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor Qel Droma Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Fantastic Four : Rise Of The Silver Surfer.So what's the verdict? Good, bad? It has to better than the first one right? Well, it's slightly better than the first. Some of the CGi shots of the planet are pretty damn cool. But then when you think about the acting, things go a bit to ****. This movie screams 'renter'. Either that of 'matinee'. Don't pay full price to watch this one. Jaguars4ever is still alive. No word of a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I've bene watching Band of Brothers The Bastogne episode was awesome. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I just caught an old b&w on tv: a Jon Wayne (and Kirk Douglas! playing a distinctly "grey" hero) film from 1965 called In Harms Way. What a fantastic film. I really dig films that have proved their merit over time, that still can say something to audiences of generations later. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Finally saw "Breach," which makes me realize that it's definitely become more appealing to watch movies in the home than in the theater, now. Even when I'm a big fan of someone, I wait for DVD ... Anyway, has a slightly slow beginning but after that, I loved it. Chris Cooper was awesome, one of his better (and more prominent) roles in a while. The other main actor wasn't quite so good, imo, but he did well enough. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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