Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 488

Gemini Cricket · 10-25-2009, 02:23 PM

I like dumb sometimes.

Inherit the Wind is on TCM right now. I love that movie.

cirquelover · 10-28-2009, 04:54 PM

We just came home from This Is It. The boy became a big fan of Michael Jackson a few years ago after he saw Thriller. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would but it also made me a little sad.

He had a very talented crew of young people backing him up. Some of those dancers were amazing young talents.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-02-2009, 04:35 PM

An open letter from Joss Whedon to the owners of the Terminator franchise:

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Dear Sirs/Ma'ams,

I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where 'hood' was capitalized 'cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I have heard through the 'grapevine' that the Terminator franchise is for sale, and I am prepared to make a pre-emptive bid RIGHT NOW to wrap this dealio up. This is not a joke, this is not a scam, this is not available on TV. I will write a check TODAY for $10,000, and viola! Terminator off your hands.

No, you didn't miscount. That's four -- FOUR! -- zeroes after that one. That's to show you I mean business. And I mean show business. Nikki Finke says the Terminator concept is played. Well, here's what I have to say to Nikki Finke: you are a fine journalist and please don't ever notice me. The Terminator story is as formative and important in our culture -- and my pretend play -- as any I can think of. It's far from over. And before you Terminator-Owners (I have trouble remembering names) rush to cash that sweet cheque, let me give you a taste of what I could do with that franchise:

1) Terminator... of the Rings! Yeah, what if he time-travelled TOO far... back to when there was dragons and wizards? (I think it was the Dark Ages.) Hasta La Vista, Boramir! Cool, huh? "Now you gonna be Gandalf the Red!" RRRRIP! But then he totally helps, because he's a cyborg and he doesn't give a s#&% about the ring -- it has no power over him! And he can carry it AND Frodo AND Sam AND f@%& up some orcs while he's doing it. This stuff just comes to me. I mean it. (I will also offer $10,000 for the Lord of the Rings franchise).

2) More Glau. Hey. There's a reason they're called "Summer" movies.

3) Can you say... musical? Well don't. Even I know that's an awful idea.

4) Christian Bale's John Connor will get a throat lozenge. This will also help his Batwork (ten grand for that franchise too, btw.)

5) More porn. John Connor never told Kyle Reese this, but his main objective in going to the past was to get some. What if there's a lot of future-babies that have to be made? Cue wah-wah pedal guitar -- and dollar signs!

6) The movies will stop getting less cool.

Okay. There's more -- this brain don't quit! (though it has occasionally been fired) -- but I think you get my drift. I really believe the Terminator franchise has only begun to plumb the depths of questioning the human condition during awesome stunts, and I'd like to shepherd it through the next phase. The money is there, but more importantly, the heart is there. But more importantly, money. Think about it. End this bloody bidding war before it begins, and put the Terminator in the hands of someone who watched the first one more than any other movie in college, including "Song of Norway" (no current franchise offer). Sincerely, Joss Whedon.

Gemini Cricket · 11-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Boy, is there any movie that's as jolly and as fancy free as The Grapes of Wrath? (I love this film and consider it to be a masterpiece but, boy, it's sad.)

Mousey Girl · 11-11-2009, 05:18 PM

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Boy, is there any movie that's as jolly and as fancy free as The Grapes of Wrath? (I love this film and consider it to be a masterpiece but, boy, it's sad.)

That is one of my favorite books. I have only been able to sit through the movie, the entire movie, twice.

Every time I come down 58, leaving Tehachapi, I can't help but think what it was like for them.

Gemini Cricket · 11-11-2009, 06:16 PM

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That is one of my favorite books. I have only been able to sit through the movie, the entire movie, twice.

Every time I come down 58, leaving Tehachapi, I can't help but think what it was like for them.

You know what I used to think when I was leaving Tehachapi? THANK GOD!
lol!

Well, that's because Ralphie's parents lived there and we'd usually stay with them a week at a time and well you know how the rest goes...

Snowflake · 11-11-2009, 06:41 PM

Roger Corman is getting an honorary Oscar. COOL

Morrigoon · 11-04-2009, 01:32 PM

Oh dear, Alex is telling me I simply must see that, too...

Gemini Cricket · 11-04-2009, 11:28 PM

I'm watching Fort Apache for the first time. I love it but Shirley Temple was horribly miscast in her role. Ugh.

lashbear · 11-05-2009, 09:33 PM

I wish I could buy The Ritz - I keep watching bits of it on YouTube, and I miss it so. On to the Amazon WishList it goes.

10-25-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I like dumb sometimes. Inherit the Wind is on TCM right now. I love that movie.
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	We just came home from This Is It. The boy became a big fan of Michael Jackson a few years ago after he saw Thriller. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would but it also made me a little sad. He had a very talented crew of young people backing him up. Some of those dancers were amazing young talents.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Roger Corman is getting an honorary Oscar. COOL
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Oh dear, Alex is telling me I simply must see that, too... __________________ 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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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I'm watching Fort Apache for the first time. I love it but Shirley Temple was horribly miscast in her role. Ugh.
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I wish I could buy The Ritz - I keep watching bits of it on YouTube, and I miss it so. On to the Amazon WishList it goes. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.** Last edited by lashbear : 11-05-2009 at 09:42 PM.
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