Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 126

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-26-2006, 08:50 AM

Ugh! I DON'T like that I have to use the movie forum now. We saw five new movies this weekend and if I can't post about them in here, there's no way I'm starting five new threads-- so I just won't talk about them. *huff*

€uroMeinke · 11-26-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Ugh! I DON'T like that I have to use the movie forum now. We saw five new movies this weekend and if I can't post about them in here, there's no way I'm starting five new threads-- so I just won't talk about them. *huff*

So post about them here - Anarchy Rules!

innerSpaceman · 11-26-2006, 10:13 AM

It's ok to talk about new movies here. Let's just use some common sense on what's a big film that "deserves" a unique thread.

And it might all depend on a particular poster's enthusiasm. I said I was going to start a "Happy Feet" thread, but I just wasn't that impressed with the film (though I liked it). It opened bigger than Bond, but it wasn't threadworthy imo.

Also, if we talk about a new movie here and that film garners a lot of discussion, I may move those posts to a new thread (ahem, if GD or someone will give me actual instructions on how to move posts ... the options offered earlier existing for admins and not moderators.).

In any case, € is right about anarchy - in a sense. We like to keep things freeflowing here. Don't worry about hard and fast rules ... there are only loose guidelines. Post how you please, and I'll moderate as I like.

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Cadaverous Pallor · 11-26-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Ugh! I DON'T like that I have to use the movie forum now. We saw five new movies this weekend and if I can't post about them in here, there's no way I'm starting five new threads-- so I just won't talk about them. *huff*

Sorry to put you in a huff....never meant for that to happen.

Curiosity - what's the big difference between starting a thread and posting here?

Prudence · 11-26-2006, 01:12 PM

Gone with the Wind still makes me swoon. So there!

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-26-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Sorry to put you in a huff....never meant for that to happen.

Curiosity - what's the big difference between starting a thread and posting here?

By the way, I had hoped it was sort of clear that my *huff* wasn't really an angry huff. It was said with a smile (since, as has been stated, this is sort of an anarchic place.)

I just don't like starting threads. Unless it's something I feel worthy of an actual discussion or something I feel strongly about. Because if I have little to say about a movie, what is the use of posting a brand new thread that consists of a one-line "meh" review?

I started a thread about Little Miss Sunshine this summer because I truly wanted to recommend the movie. But something like Babel (which I don't wish to spend any extra energy on other than to say "we saw it; I thought it was a waste of my time") not so much.

By the way, we saw Babel and I thought it was a waste of my time. Bobby was only good in the sense that I love hearing everything that man had to say. Happy Feet was a strange experience. And Fast Food Nation gave me nightmares--literally.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-26-2006, 04:29 PM

Heh. Well, I'd start threads with a one-liner "meh" review, just because it sparks conversation.

Movies I need to see immediately, not necessarily in this order:
The Departed
Borat
Casino Royale
The Fountain

innerSpaceman · 11-26-2006, 05:04 PM

I'd get to some of those fast, CP.

Departed may soon be departed from theatrical cinemas. It's nearing the end of its practical run ... and I for one regret not seeing it at the movies (but have decided ultimately, it's an ok Netflixer).

I'd imagine Borat would be best to see with a lively audience. Since that movie has already been seen by most people on the planet (sans yours truly), full and laugh-filled audiences may soon be harder to come by.

And Casino Royale because .... well, because it's so good you must see it Right Now. Matter of fact, I'm off to see it a second time in an hour or so. I suggest you do likewise.

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Alex · 11-26-2006, 06:27 PM

Yeah, it isn't the best of those you listed but if you see just one in a theater then it should be Borat since I think crowd reaction is much more important for that one. Of course, in it's fourth weekend there may not be much in the way of crowds anyway.

Not Afraid · 11-26-2006, 08:52 PM

I ALWAYS read this thread. If there were separate threads about every film, I probably wouldn't read them. I'll agree that certain films require their own thread, but, really, I'd prefer stuff here.

Case in point - My comment "who makes the HOT sunglasses Bond wears when he gets out of the rental car?" would never be heard because the Bond thread has fallen off the radar and my comment is not worthy of me searching for the thread.

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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Ugh! I DON'T like that I have to use the movie forum now. We saw five new movies this weekend and if I can't post about them in here, there's no way I'm starting five new threads-- so I just won't talk about them. huff
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11-26-2006, 10:13 AM	#1253
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	It's ok to talk about new movies here. Let's just use some common sense on what's a big film that "deserves" a unique thread. And it might all depend on a particular poster's enthusiasm. I said I was going to start a "Happy Feet" thread, but I just wasn't that impressed with the film (though I liked it). It opened bigger than Bond, but it wasn't threadworthy imo. Also, if we talk about a new movie here and that film garners a lot of discussion, I may move those posts to a new thread (ahem, if GD or someone will give me actual instructions on how to move posts ... the options offered earlier existing for admins and not moderators.). In any case, € is right about anarchy - in a sense. We like to keep things freeflowing here. Don't worry about hard and fast rules ... there are only loose guidelines. Post how you please, and I'll moderate as I like. .
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Gone with the Wind still makes me swoon. So there! __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Heh. Well, I'd start threads with a one-liner "meh" review, just because it sparks conversation. Movies I need to see immediately, not necessarily in this order: The Departed Borat Casino Royale The Fountain __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-26-2006, 05:04 PM	#1258
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'd get to some of those fast, CP. Departed may soon be departed from theatrical cinemas. It's nearing the end of its practical run ... and I for one regret not seeing it at the movies (but have decided ultimately, it's an ok Netflixer). I'd imagine Borat would be best to see with a lively audience. Since that movie has already been seen by most people on the planet (sans yours truly), full and laugh-filled audiences may soon be harder to come by. And Casino Royale because .... well, because it's so good you must see it Right Now. Matter of fact, I'm off to see it a second time in an hour or so. I suggest you do likewise. .
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11-26-2006, 06:27 PM	#1259
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yeah, it isn't the best of those you listed but if you see just one in a theater then it should be Borat since I think crowd reaction is much more important for that one. Of course, in it's fourth weekend there may not be much in the way of crowds anyway.
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11-26-2006, 08:52 PM	#1260
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I ALWAYS read this thread. If there were separate threads about every film, I probably wouldn't read them. I'll agree that certain films require their own thread, but, really, I'd prefer stuff here. Case in point - My comment "who makes the HOT sunglasses Bond wears when he gets out of the rental car?" would never be heard because the Bond thread has fallen off the radar and my comment is not worthy of me searching for the thread.
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