What Swanky Things are you Watching? - Page 29

mousepod · 03-03-2005, 05:31 PM

OK, since nobody at all has responded in my silly little Mousepod thread, I'm gonna beg here... does anyone want to come on the next show and talk about Bambi? The DVD is so sweet that it's gotta merit a feature. There's so much to say about it, from the obvious to the trivial (baby raccoon, anybody?). If you're up for it, lemme know. Your time, my dime.

CoasterMatt · 03-03-2005, 09:45 PM

I'm watching my lava lamp, and it's watching me

mousepod · 03-03-2005, 11:06 PM

not to get too star wars geeky here, but have you nerds seen the 'magnoliafan' versions of epI and epII ("Balance of the Force" and "The Clone War" respectively). A fan edit, but a worthwhile view...

Motorboat Cruiser · 03-03-2005, 11:27 PM

We finally got a chance to see "Ray" last night and I was not disappointed, even with all of the hype. First of all, Jamie Foxx just utterly nailed Charles to the extent that it was easy to forget that you were watching someone portray him. A well-deserved Oscar, in my opinion.

I also liked the fact that they didn't seem to sugar-coat the story, choosing to portray the good and not-so-good side of Charles. What a fascinating story about a true legend.

My only gripe is that we initially chose to watch the extended version. However, what would happen with the DVD when an extended scene came up is that the movie would pause for a few seconds, as if it was locking up, then resume. It totally killed the continuity and got annoying fast. We lasted about 15 minutes before we switched to the theatrical release. Oh well, at 2 1/2 hours, the theatrical release gave us plenty of entertainment. I do want to go back especially for the cut musical numbers though.

Anyway, great movie!

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 03-03-2005, 11:38 PM

Re: Twin Peaks,

I've actually never seen the tv show but I saw the movie. The part when "Bob" finds her diary as Laura walks into the room freeked the **** out of me. I was in a funk tha whole day...

Just saw Collateral. Good, not spectacular, but real good. Nothing surprising. Plot is real transparent. Fox was pretty good.

Name · 03-04-2005, 12:49 AM

ohhhhh, the trailer for SW ep3 is out, I guess its time to start lining up outside the theater for it.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-04-2005, 11:59 AM

Regarding Star Wars:

I've debated this over and over, so I'm just going to state my opinions.

I was a freak for the original trilogy. When the Special Editions came out, I was a pretty reputable SW geek. Never got into the books and such, as I'm a trilogy purist.
When Ep1 came out, I stood in line for tickets, stood in line for the movie. Saw it in theaters 6 times, twice digitally. Why? I loved the effects. The last time, I saw it for the podrace alone. I knew the movie had weaknesses but had high hopes that Ep2 would be better.
It was not. I swear, if it weren't for the horrific "love scenes", I'd have seen it again. As it was, I only saw it once in the theater and had no wish to rent it, until now. I did enjoy it as a popcorn flick but the idea that this was suppposed to be Star Wars was abhorrent to me.
I have refused to purchase the OT DVDs. I want the originals. I do not want Hayden as Anakin in the finale of Jedi. I grew up watching this movie, for God's sake.
As a result, I now despize Lucas and what he's done to his beautiful creation. I hate the fact that I'm probably going to see Ep3 opening weekend. I feel sorry for the concept and cgen artists that grew up watching SW like me and are now employed by Lucasfilms to bastardize the thing they love. I am aggravated that others just accept it and pour money back into it.

Yeah, I'm unnaturally pissed about all this. You guys can do what you want, of course, but I'll have no part in it. I'll see the movie of course, but I really don't expect anything at all. Of course the trailer gets my hopes up again, but I was crushed before.

innerSpaceman · 03-04-2005, 12:21 PM

Heheh, I think that all of the Star Wars sequels and prequels are pretty crappy. I'm very fond of the O.T. and hate what Lucas has done to change it. I think the prequels are among the worst movies ever made ... though, as I said, Ep II was palatable enough for me to enjoy on the first viewing (and only the first).

That all being said, the line-ups for Star Wars in 1980, 1983, 1999 and 2002 have been some of the absolute most fun times of my fun-filled life, and that's what I'm in it for. The Line. It's almost too much good times, but not quite. I've made some very good friends through these Star Wars lines. Oh, and next weekend I am performing the wedding ceremony of two friends who met at the 2002 line when he came to see the movie from Wales, and now he has moved here to marry his California sweetheart. How romantic is that?!

lizziebith · 03-04-2005, 12:36 PM

I'm an OT purist. I've never seen the SEs and I never will...Lucas claiming "artistic license" over changing the films is truly laughable.

I've met some of my best friends in the world through the Star Wars fan universe, and though I haven't met most of the Lining Up crew yet (including iSm) I know I'm gonna have a rockin' good time waiting for the new flick with all of them -- whether Ep. III sucks as badly as the other two or not. (Actually my expectations are so low I imagine it can't disappoint!)

I just wish Naugles was still around so I could recapture my '83 experience...

€uroMeinke · 03-04-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lizziebith

I just wish Naugles was still around so I could recapture my '83 experience...

Heh - minus the food poisoning and explosive diareah after the show. Or were you one of the folks who didn't save their burrito for breakfest?

03-03-2005, 05:31 PM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	OK, since nobody at all has responded in my silly little Mousepod thread, I'm gonna beg here... does anyone want to come on the next show and talk about Bambi? The DVD is so sweet that it's gotta merit a feature. There's so much to say about it, from the obvious to the trivial (baby raccoon, anybody?). If you're up for it, lemme know. Your time, my dime. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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03-03-2005, 11:06 PM	#3
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	not to get too star wars geeky here, but have you nerds seen the 'magnoliafan' versions of epI and epII ("Balance of the Force" and "The Clone War" respectively). A fan edit, but a worthwhile view... __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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03-03-2005, 11:27 PM	#4
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	We finally got a chance to see "Ray" last night and I was not disappointed, even with all of the hype. First of all, Jamie Foxx just utterly nailed Charles to the extent that it was easy to forget that you were watching someone portray him. A well-deserved Oscar, in my opinion. I also liked the fact that they didn't seem to sugar-coat the story, choosing to portray the good and not-so-good side of Charles. What a fascinating story about a true legend. My only gripe is that we initially chose to watch the extended version. However, what would happen with the DVD when an extended scene came up is that the movie would pause for a few seconds, as if it was locking up, then resume. It totally killed the continuity and got annoying fast. We lasted about 15 minutes before we switched to the theatrical release. Oh well, at 2 1/2 hours, the theatrical release gave us plenty of entertainment. I do want to go back especially for the cut musical numbers though. Anyway, great movie!
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03-03-2005, 11:38 PM	#5
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Re: Twin Peaks, I've actually never seen the tv show but I saw the movie. The part when "Bob" finds her diary as Laura walks into the room freeked the **** out of me. I was in a funk tha whole day... Just saw Collateral. Good, not spectacular, but real good. Nothing surprising. Plot is real transparent. Fox was pretty good.
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03-04-2005, 12:49 AM	#6
Name Title Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: here Posts: 779	ohhhhh, the trailer for SW ep3 is out, I guess its time to start lining up outside the theater for it. __________________ Signature
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03-04-2005, 11:59 AM	#7
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Regarding Star Wars: I've debated this over and over, so I'm just going to state my opinions. I was a freak for the original trilogy. When the Special Editions came out, I was a pretty reputable SW geek. Never got into the books and such, as I'm a trilogy purist. When Ep1 came out, I stood in line for tickets, stood in line for the movie. Saw it in theaters 6 times, twice digitally. Why? I loved the effects. The last time, I saw it for the podrace alone. I knew the movie had weaknesses but had high hopes that Ep2 would be better. It was not. I swear, if it weren't for the horrific "love scenes", I'd have seen it again. As it was, I only saw it once in the theater and had no wish to rent it, until now. I did enjoy it as a popcorn flick but the idea that this was suppposed to be Star Wars was abhorrent to me. I have refused to purchase the OT DVDs. I want the originals. I do not want Hayden as Anakin in the finale of Jedi. I grew up watching this movie, for God's sake. As a result, I now despize Lucas and what he's done to his beautiful creation. I hate the fact that I'm probably going to see Ep3 opening weekend. I feel sorry for the concept and cgen artists that grew up watching SW like me and are now employed by Lucasfilms to bastardize the thing they love. I am aggravated that others just accept it and pour money back into it. Yeah, I'm unnaturally pissed about all this. You guys can do what you want, of course, but I'll have no part in it. I'll see the movie of course, but I really don't expect anything at all. Of course the trailer gets my hopes up again, but I was crushed before. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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03-04-2005, 12:21 PM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Heheh, I think that all of the Star Wars sequels and prequels are pretty crappy. I'm very fond of the O.T. and hate what Lucas has done to change it. I think the prequels are among the worst movies ever made ... though, as I said, Ep II was palatable enough for me to enjoy on the first viewing (and only the first). That all being said, the line-ups for Star Wars in 1980, 1983, 1999 and 2002 have been some of the absolute most fun times of my fun-filled life, and that's what I'm in it for. The Line. It's almost too much good times, but not quite. I've made some very good friends through these Star Wars lines. Oh, and next weekend I am performing the wedding ceremony of two friends who met at the 2002 line when he came to see the movie from Wales, and now he has moved here to marry his California sweetheart. How romantic is that?! Last edited by innerSpaceman : 03-04-2005 at 02:25 PM.
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03-04-2005, 12:36 PM	#9
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I'm an OT purist. I've never seen the SEs and I never will...Lucas claiming "artistic license" over changing the films is truly laughable. I've met some of my best friends in the world through the Star Wars fan universe, and though I haven't met most of the Lining Up crew yet (including iSm) I know I'm gonna have a rockin' good time waiting for the new flick with all of them -- whether Ep. III sucks as badly as the other two or not. (Actually my expectations are so low I imagine it can't disappoint!) I just wish Naugles was still around so I could recapture my '83 experience... __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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