"King Kong" - monkey talk and movie talk - Page 2

wendybeth · 11-29-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

If I talk about it, I could lose my job. We had to sign a contract. It's probably a magical contract. I could probably even lose a limb or boob or something.

One question- is this movie worth losing a boob over?

mistyisjafo · 11-30-2005, 12:51 AM

I think I've kind of had my fill of King Kong movies. I mean do we need another one?? I loved the original one with Fay Raye and I liked the 70s version with Jeff Bridges. I'm getting tired of all these retreads, doesn't any one make original movies?

Boss Radio · 11-30-2005, 02:44 AM

Think of it as a restoration - the ultimate tribute from a superfan, in much the same reverence, the same spirit and passion as James Cameron brought to his dream of recreating the Titanic.

Stan4dSteph · 11-30-2005, 09:58 AM

Premiere magazine has Peter Jackson on the cover of the current issue. He has lost a lot of weight! He looks like he could be Dominic Monaghan's brother!

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-30-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Premiere magazine has Peter Jackson on the cover of the current issue. He has lost a lot of weight! He looks like he could be Dominic Monaghan's brother!

Yeah, saw that! Good for him! He also got laser eye surgery, so no more ill-fitting glasses. I'll bet he spent some money on clothing too.

http://www.obesitycures.com/peter-ja...ight-loss.html

innerSpaceman · 11-30-2005, 12:23 PM

But I see he's still got the hair that's never seen a comb.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-30-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

But I see he's still got the hair that's never seen a comb.

Heh. But now, it's "I'm too cool to tame my unruly hair" rather than "I'm a lazy slob who doesn't know what a comb is"

mistyisjafo · 11-30-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss Radio

Think of it as a restoration - the ultimate tribute from a superfan, in much the same reverence, the same spirit and passion as James Cameron brought to his dream of recreating the Titanic.

True, plus the effects that I've seen look pretty cool. Why do I get the feeling I'll end up seeing it??

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 11-30-2005, 03:25 PM

I'm a bit bummed with Jackson's overhaul. I mean, lose some weight. Sure. Be healthier and all that good stuff. But it just smells of "I'll soon be leaving my goth/hippie wife for some Hollywood starlet" now that I'm no longer wearing ill-fitted glasses and have a waist line.

I hope not. But these things do happen in Unholywood.

Alex · 11-30-2005, 04:40 PM

I'm terribly concerned that he has taken what is a relativley straightforward dramatic action film and doubled its length without (apparently) adding anything new.

What I've seen looks great (as well it should) but King Kong isn't exactly an epic tale requiring three hours. Plus, in the trailer, Kong is shown jumping while on top of the building and doing no damage to the structure. This bothers me more than it should (I also wonder if the villagers once again stupidly build a King Kong sized door in their fortifications).

This is one I'll be waiting for the reaction to before seeing it. I did get an invite to a screening but even for free I'm not excited enough to deal with getting up to San Francisco for it.

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mistyisjafo A JAFO Production Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 567	I think I've kind of had my fill of King Kong movies. I mean do we need another one?? I loved the original one with Fay Raye and I liked the 70s version with Jeff Bridges. I'm getting tired of all these retreads, doesn't any one make original movies? __________________
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Boss Radio The Littlest Hobo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hobo Junction Posts: 393	Think of it as a restoration - the ultimate tribute from a superfan, in much the same reverence, the same spirit and passion as James Cameron brought to his dream of recreating the Titanic.
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Premiere magazine has Peter Jackson on the cover of the current issue. He has lost a lot of weight! He looks like he could be Dominic Monaghan's brother!
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	But I see he's still got the hair that's never seen a comb.
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Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	I'm a bit bummed with Jackson's overhaul. I mean, lose some weight. Sure. Be healthier and all that good stuff. But it just smells of "I'll soon be leaving my goth/hippie wife for some Hollywood starlet" now that I'm no longer wearing ill-fitted glasses and have a waist line. I hope not. But these things do happen in Unholywood.
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11-30-2005, 04:40 PM	#20
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm terribly concerned that he has taken what is a relativley straightforward dramatic action film and doubled its length without (apparently) adding anything new. What I've seen looks great (as well it should) but King Kong isn't exactly an epic tale requiring three hours. Plus, in the trailer, Kong is shown jumping while on top of the building and doing no damage to the structure. This bothers me more than it should (I also wonder if the villagers once again stupidly build a King Kong sized door in their fortifications). This is one I'll be waiting for the reaction to before seeing it. I did get an invite to a screening but even for free I'm not excited enough to deal with getting up to San Francisco for it.
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