MHizzle85 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Just watched Chapter 27, I still think it's insane Jared Leto put on 60 pounds just to play the character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Not that any of you would have, but don't see Funny Games. You probably haven't even heard of it, but it stars Tim Roth and Naomi Watts. It is, without a doubt, the worst movie I have ever seen in a theater. It almost seemed like the movie was daring me to walk out of it, which I did with only about 5 minutes left. I couldn't even stand to watch those few final minutes of absolute f***ing s***. I just had to vent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Watched Tsotsi last night. Nice little flick about a thug in Johannesburg that discovers a baby in the back seat of the car he had stolen. Nice cinematography and an emotional story. Would recommend to anyone who doesn't mind subtitled films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 (edited) QUOTE(BobDylan @ Mar 23, 2008 -> 06:52 AM) Didn't read The Hunt for Red October. Disagree about Lord of the Rings. Agree completely on LOTR. The films were really good and all, but the books are among the best fiction the 20th century has to offer. I don't think anybody will ever be able to pull off what Tolkien did — creating not just entire worlds, geographies, histories, and mythologies, but actually going so far as to build entire functional languages based on his expertise as an ancient language academic scholar. I make a point of re-reading the books every few years and I'm always completely blown away by what he was able to accomplish. Edited March 27, 2008 by FlaSoxxJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Mar 27, 2008 -> 09:42 AM) Watched Tsotsi last night. Nice little flick about a thug in Johannesburg that discovers a baby in the back seat of the car he had stolen. Nice cinematography and an emotional story. Would recommend to anyone who doesn't mind subtitled films. Did I recommend that to you a few months ago? I put it on here as a recommendation and someone told me they were putting it on their netflix queue. It is a good movie, it makes you think about what happens in some of the less fortunate parts of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 27, 2008 -> 12:04 PM) Agree completely on LOTR. The films were really good and all, but the books are among the best fiction the 20th century has to offer. I don't think anybody will ever be able to pull off what Tolkien did — creating not just entire worlds, geographies, histories, and mythologies, but actually going so far as to build entire functional languages based on his expertise as an ancient language academic scholar. I make a point of re-reading the books every few years and I'm always completely blown away by what he was able to accomplish. I actually feel the same way about Raymond Fiests Magician/Riftwar books. If you havent already, you should check them out. Starting with "Magician:Apprentice" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 27, 2008 -> 12:04 PM) Agree completely on LOTR. The films were really good and all, but the books are among the best fiction the 20th century has to offer. I don't think anybody will ever be able to pull off what Tolkien did — creating not just entire worlds, geographies, histories, and mythologies, but actually going so far as to build entire functional languages based on his expertise as an ancient language academic scholar. I make a point of re-reading the books every few years and I'm always completely blown away by what he was able to accomplish. Some books you appreciate more than you enjoy - know what I mean? The LOTR books were that way for me. I could have great respect and awe for what Tolkien created, but, I could never get as fully into the books as some other people did. To me, the movies were one of those rare instances where the films brought the story to life in a way the books didn't. But I admit, I am probably in the minority on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 New X-Files film coming out on July 25th, for those who didn't know (like me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Mar 27, 2008 -> 12:40 PM) Did I recommend that to you a few months ago? I put it on here as a recommendation and someone told me they were putting it on their netflix queue. It is a good movie, it makes you think about what happens in some of the less fortunate parts of the world. I had wanted to see this since it came out a few years back but you might have reminded me to throw it in the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Mar 27, 2008 -> 12:42 PM) I actually feel the same way about Raymond Fiests Magician/Riftwar books. If you havent already, you should check them out. Starting with "Magician:Apprentice" Very good books, though I don't know if I'd put them on the same level as LotR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot7 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Mar 26, 2008 -> 07:57 PM) Not that any of you would have, but don't see Funny Games. You probably haven't even heard of it, but it stars Tim Roth and Naomi Watts. It is, without a doubt, the worst movie I have ever seen in a theater. It almost seemed like the movie was daring me to walk out of it, which I did with only about 5 minutes left. I couldn't even stand to watch those few final minutes of absolute f***ing s***. I just had to vent. I saw the original - not sure why they remade it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Mar 27, 2008 -> 01:42 PM) I actually feel the same way about Raymond Fiests Magician/Riftwar books. If you havent already, you should check them out. Starting with "Magician:Apprentice" I have read the riftwar saga as well, and I thought they were quite good. I thought Sethanon got a bit too heavy in its borrowing of Tolkienesque themes and how the ultimate evil could only be stopped by a couple of unlikely heroes, etc., but I liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 27, 2008 -> 05:18 PM) I have read the riftwar saga as well, and I thought they were quite good. I thought Sethanon got a bit too heavy in its borrowing of Tolkienesque themes and how the ultimate evil could only be stopped by a couple of unlikely heroes, etc., but I liked them. I wont say that they are on the same level as Tolkien, because you are absolutely correct that there is some borrowed themes. my point was actually in regards to Fiest being able to create entire races/cultures/languages/politics within a book. If someone tried to conquer those books in the same manner that Peter Jackson did LotR, I think the movies would be phenomenal. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 "21" taking a beating on Rotten Tomatoes. I enjoyed the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Mar 28, 2008 -> 09:26 AM) "21" taking a beating on Rotten Tomatoes. I enjoyed the book. Ebert gave it 1 and a half stars. I was gonna go see it today but now am gonna wait to see what some other movie goers think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Mar 28, 2008 -> 09:26 AM) "21" taking a beating on Rotten Tomatoes. I enjoyed the book. Looking at the previews, it looks like the took the story and tried to make it a flash-bang action movie. As usual, most of Hollywood's studios seem to think the public prefers brawn over brains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 28, 2008 -> 12:59 PM) As usual, most of Hollywood's studios seem to think the public prefers brawn over brains. That is why the public is really starting to lean towards indie films for the entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Ebert gave it 1 and a half stars. I was gonna go see it today but now am gonna wait to see what some other movie goers think. no he didn't. That's Jim Emerson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 QUOTE(Brian @ Mar 28, 2008 -> 11:46 AM) Ebert gave it 1 and a half stars. I was gonna go see it today but now am gonna wait to see what some other movie goers think. It was alright, nothing more...the ending had one too many twists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 It was alright, nothing more...the ending had one too many twists. Agreed completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I enjoyed 21 much more than I expected to. While the ending was formulaic and predictable, I thought it was done well and was still fun to watch. I thought the acting was good and the movie had a good pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 QUOTE(shipps @ Mar 28, 2008 -> 01:28 PM) That is why the public is really starting to lean towards indie films for the entertainment. The box office begs to differ - 2007's top 20 grossing films: 1 Spider-Man 3 Sony $336,530,303 2 Shrek the Third P/DW $322,719,944 3 Transformers P/DW $319,246,193 4 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End BV $309,420,425 5 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix WB $292,004,738 6 I Am Legend WB $256,279,068 7 The Bourne Ultimatum Uni. $227,471,070 8 National Treasure: Book of Secrets BV $217,684,901 9 Alvin and the Chipmunks Fox $216,050,880 10 300 WB $210,614,939 11 Ratatouille BV $206,445,654 12 The Simpsons Movie Fox $183,135,014 13 Wild Hogs BV $168,273,550 14 Knocked Up Uni. $148,768,917 15 Juno FoxS $141,491,126 16 Rush Hour 3 NL $140,125,968 17 Live Free or Die Hard Fox $134,529,403 18 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Fox $131,921,738 19 American Gangster Uni. $130,164,645 20 Enchanted BV $127,807,262 I think people like an indie-feeling film once in a while as a change of pace, but the numbers show that by and large, most people still like dumb comedies, kids' movies, and s*** blowing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 A bunch of new Dark Knight viral sites: http://www.thegothamtimes.com/ (updated) http://www.thehahahatimes.com/ http://www.ibelieveinharveydent.com/ (updated) http://maidenavenuereport.com/ http://gothamcablenews.com/ http://www.danaworthington.com/ http://www.citizensforbatman.org/ http://www.saintswithunschurch.org/ http://www.gvafoundation.org/ http://www.gpdiad.com/ http://www.gothamelectionboard.com/ http://www.gothamcityclerk.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Am I missing something with these sites? Whats the purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 31, 2008 -> 08:34 PM) Just to get you more consumed by the story, excited for the release. It's the new brand of internet marketing that I think is fantastic. It also is a lot cheaper then running 30 second spots on TV constantly. I wouldn't exactly call them new. The strategy dates back at least to Blair Witch Project. AI also did a lot of viral/stealth web marketing back when it came out. Those are the two big early ones that come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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