Miscellaneous Movie Musings

Morrigoon · 09-11-2009, 01:20 AM

Just watched a Nova documentary called Absolute Zero. I think they only showed half of it though, because it stopped at the invention of air conditioning. Still, very VERY cool stuff about the history of the evolving science of temperature, and I finally kind of understand how refrigeration works, which is a concept I've been trying to wrap my brain around for ages (eg: I knew it involved "removing heat" but I didn't get how it was accomplished, and this explained it).

I know I'm a total dork, but you give me a show that explains how a particular machine works and I'm all ears. Throw in a little history on the evolution of the science and I'm yours forever, or an hour, however long the documentary lasts

innerSpaceman · 09-11-2009, 10:26 AM

Holy Hell, there are a lot of movies I want to see this Fall. Um, my average is paltry, so most of these would be Netflixed, but I'd like to see each of them in theaters:

9 - out just now, the post-apocalyptic animated tale that intrigues me with cool visuals.

The Informant - Matt Damon as a true-life corporate whistle-blower, but with a comical satiric twist.

A Serious Man - The Coen Brothers based this on their own dad.

Capitalism: A Love Story - Michael Moore takes on Wall Street.

Where the Wild Things Are - because I just must. It will either be an abject failure or a complete delight.

The Road - Viggo Mortensen as a post-apocalyptic dad. Reportedly very depressing. I'm interested.

Amelia - Hillary Swank as aviatrix Amelia Earhart.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox - Wes Anderson's take on the Roald Dahl tale.

Nine (not to be confused with 9) - the musical loosely based on Fellini's filming of 8-1/2, with Daniel Day Lewis as the Fellini-esque director, and the women in his life played by Marion Cottilard, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman and Kate Hudson.

The Lovely Bones - Peter Jackson, who did so well with Heavenly Creatures, directs this tale of a 14-year-old girl who, from beyond the grave, watches the man who raped and killed her (Stanley Tucci).

Up in the Air - George Clooney as a corporate hit man who travels the world firing people.

Avatar - I think it looks really cool. Could stink. Could be great.

Pirate Radio - Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Bill Nighy as 60's offshore broadcasters, loosely based on truth.

The Vampire's Assistant - hahaha, the vampire is played by John C. Reily and the film is directed by the brother of the guy who directed the Twilight sequel coming out a week or so earlier (which is decidely not a movie I'm interested in seeing ... ever).

2012 - can't resist. Looks like fun.

and

A Christmas Carol - a really odd-looking take on the Dickens holiday classic with, ugh, Jim Carrey as Scrooge. But I pretty much see every version of A Christmas Carol.

09-11-2009, 01:20 AM	#1
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Just watched a Nova documentary called Absolute Zero. I think they only showed half of it though, because it stopped at the invention of air conditioning. Still, very VERY cool stuff about the history of the evolving science of temperature, and I finally kind of understand how refrigeration works, which is a concept I've been trying to wrap my brain around for ages (eg: I knew it involved "removing heat" but I didn't get how it was accomplished, and this explained it). I know I'm a total dork, but you give me a show that explains how a particular machine works and I'm all ears. Throw in a little history on the evolution of the science and I'm yours forever, or an hour, however long the documentary lasts __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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09-11-2009, 10:26 AM	#2
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Holy Hell, there are a lot of movies I want to see this Fall. Um, my average is paltry, so most of these would be Netflixed, but I'd like to see each of them in theaters: 9 - out just now, the post-apocalyptic animated tale that intrigues me with cool visuals. The Informant - Matt Damon as a true-life corporate whistle-blower, but with a comical satiric twist. A Serious Man - The Coen Brothers based this on their own dad. Capitalism: A Love Story - Michael Moore takes on Wall Street. Where the Wild Things Are - because I just must. It will either be an abject failure or a complete delight. The Road - Viggo Mortensen as a post-apocalyptic dad. Reportedly very depressing. I'm interested. Amelia - Hillary Swank as aviatrix Amelia Earhart. The Fantastic Mr. Fox - Wes Anderson's take on the Roald Dahl tale. Nine (not to be confused with 9) - the musical loosely based on Fellini's filming of 8-1/2, with Daniel Day Lewis as the Fellini-esque director, and the women in his life played by Marion Cottilard, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman and Kate Hudson. The Lovely Bones - Peter Jackson, who did so well with Heavenly Creatures, directs this tale of a 14-year-old girl who, from beyond the grave, watches the man who raped and killed her (Stanley Tucci). Up in the Air - George Clooney as a corporate hit man who travels the world firing people. Avatar - I think it looks really cool. Could stink. Could be great. Pirate Radio - Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Bill Nighy as 60's offshore broadcasters, loosely based on truth. The Vampire's Assistant - hahaha, the vampire is played by John C. Reily and the film is directed by the brother of the guy who directed the Twilight sequel coming out a week or so earlier (which is decidely not a movie I'm interested in seeing ... ever). 2012 - can't resist. Looks like fun. and A Christmas Carol - a really odd-looking take on the Dickens holiday classic with, ugh, Jim Carrey as Scrooge. But I pretty much see every version of A Christmas Carol.
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