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Started by Eddie Teach, March 06, 2011, 09:29:27 AM

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Josephus

So I watched Anna Karenina yesterday. Definately an interesting take, though i thought the first 30 minutes with all the quick scene changes and operatic like quality was actually distracting, but seems as though the director toned that down for the last hour and a half.  I thought it was entertaining and worth watching, l think though it lacked the feel of a Russian story. Wasn't dark and moody enough. If I was a school teacher teaching the book, this would't be the film version I'd show them.
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Syt

Quote from: Neil on August 24, 2013, 07:28:34 AM
Quote from: Syt on August 24, 2013, 01:25:39 AM
Personally, I can't imagine that Affleck is worse than Val Kilmer as Bats.
Val Kilmer was an excellent Batman, perhaps one of the best.  The problem is he was a terrible Bruce Wayne.

And that's the crux of casting Batman. You want someone who's a believable business tycoon, but also an action hero. On top of that, you need someone who has a certain gravitas, because Batman in general is a no-nonsense hard ass who's swallowed a half dozen broom sticks.
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CountDeMoney

That's why Christian Bale was worked so well, he could deal with both characters.  Until he did that bullshit with his voice that seemed to get worse over time. 

Neil

Quote from: Ideologue on August 24, 2013, 02:20:40 AM
:( Probably unavoidable.  Luckily, You're Next is a comedy about the uselessness of rich people, so everyone can enjoy.  Wait.
I can deal with your jealousy towards the rich.  The red-lines are animal rights and strategic bombing.
I do not hate you, nor do I love you, but you are made out of atoms which I can use for something else.

CountDeMoney

Quote from: Neil on August 24, 2013, 08:15:46 AM
The red-lines are animal rights and strategic bombing.

Two great tastes that go great together!


Ed Anger

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CountDeMoney

Nah, haven't used that one in ages.

Using this one now:


The Brain

Women want me. Men want to be with me.

garbon

"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
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Eddie Teach

Why are all the kittens clones? :(
To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

Neil

Quote from: Peter Wiggin on August 24, 2013, 08:59:43 AM
Why are all the kittens clones? :(
Not only that, but they've been surgically altered to include bomb bays.  CdM betrays his hatred of animals.
I do not hate you, nor do I love you, but you are made out of atoms which I can use for something else.

CountDeMoney

Nonsense.  The CarpetFresh Bombing of Dresden was a thing of beauty.

The Brain

Finished Spartacus (TV show). It is totally decent. And edumacational for the masses.
Women want me. Men want to be with me.

CountDeMoney

Quote from: Scipio on August 24, 2013, 05:12:41 AM
In anticipation of The World's End, watched Hot Fuzz last night.  What a great movie.

I think it's better than Shaun of the Dead, and by the trailers, I can't see how The World's End can be better.  Hot Fuzz is pure genius on so many levels.

garbon

I think you mean it was dreadful.
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.