Lt.Dan
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Having been movie deprived for the last 8 months (a baby does that to a guy) I've been given a free-pass to sneak off one afternoon for a movie. I haven't been keeping track of what's showing so I'm worried I'll see a lemon.
So, I need a recommendation for a movie. And why it's worth seeing.
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stray
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History of Violence.
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Judging by all the talk I've heard: Serenity.
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schild
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Lord of War.
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Lord of War.
Yah, reintroduce him to cinema with Nicolas fucking Cage. You're a mean bastard. |
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schild
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Lord of War.
Yah, reintroduce him to cinema with Nicolas fucking Cage. You're a mean bastard. It's got a fantastic script, he's at the top of his form, and you don't have to think. The last thing you want to do after dealing with a baby is THINK. My recommendation is fucking perfect. Also, it's a great release for being cooped up with a kid. If you want to go the other way, I'd see Everything Is Illuminated. Maybe 40 Yr. Old Virgin for irony's sake. |
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Serenity. One needs no other movie that's out.
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Except Roll Bounce.
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schild
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Serenity. One needs no other movie that's out.
That comment makes my brain turn off the lights. |
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Dark in there isn't it Schild.
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HaemishM
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Serenity. One needs no other movie that's out.
That comment makes my brain turn off the lights. There are some other non-Serenity decent movies out, like 40 Year Old Virgin, maybe History of Violence or Lord of War. But nothing that I'd recommend as highly as Serenity. |
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schild
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Yes, but let's assume he hasn't seen Serenity. You have to make qualifications.
1. You have to like Joss Whedon.
2. You have to like the campy brand of writing that comes with Joss Whedon.
Then it becomes a solid recommendation.
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Lt.Dan
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I've watched lmaybe the first half hour of the first episode of Serenity and kind of liked it. But, in my experience, movies of one hour TV shows are basically a one hour show stretched out to the requisite two hour movie format. Picard Star Trek movies case in point.
Not sure about Nic Cage either - he's become way too typecast and generally his movie scripts and plots are weak. Unless theres some lol black comedy there I'm not wasting my one movie a year on it.
So, History of Violence - tell me more.
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HaemishM
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I've watched lmaybe the first half hour of the first episode of Serenity and kind of liked it. But, in my experience, movies of one hour TV shows are basically a one hour show stretched out to the requisite two hour movie format. Picard Star Trek movies case in point. Serenity is not like that. There's no padding here. It's got a breakneck pace, and you only stop to check your watch to see if you think they can wrap it up in the time allotted. |
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Serenity is not like that. There's no padding here. It's got a breakneck pace, and you only stop to check your watch to see if you think they can wrap it up in the time allotted.
I did that. |
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schild
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Not sure about Nic Cage either - he's become way too typecast and generally his movie scripts and plots are weak. Unless theres some lol black comedy there I'm not wasting my one movie a year on it. Huh? Typecast? He broke out of his typecast roles 3-4 years ago with Adapatation and Matchstick Men. I didn't think being a character actor was being "typecast." I feel bad for Depp. Really though, the whole movie is lol black comedy. Well, almost the whole movie. |
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When I read "black comedy" I always think of Chris Rock. But then I remember that I'm crazy. Adaptation is one of my favorite movies, despite Cage (he did an awesome job, just not one of my favorite actors).
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stray
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So, History of Violence - tell me more.
Ed Harris is the shit, and it's a Cronenberg flick. What more do you need?  |
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Kenrick
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the new Wallace and Gromit.  |
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schild
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the new Wallace and Gromit. No, man. Just, no. |
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Llava
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Oh c'mon.
Wallace and Gromit are just charming as hell. Maybe not "I only get one movie a year and this is it!" charming, but charming.
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Yes, but let's assume he hasn't seen Serenity. You have to make qualifications.
1. You have to like Joss Whedon.
2. You have to like the campy brand of writing that comes with Joss Whedon.
Then it becomes a solid recommendation.
I dunno. I couldn't stand either Angel or Buffy. Then, with Serenity .. just *ping* something worked for me. But I always advise against watching Serenity until you've watched at least the first DVD of Firefly. It makes the experience significantly better. |
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Kenrick
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the new Wallace and Gromit. No, man. Just, no. You have no soul. |
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schild
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Y'know, despite all this, I'd get a babysitter in one room and rent Sin City and Constantine for the other room.
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Ironwood
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Constantine was shit.
Go out and see a movie. Get some fresh air. Do not stay in the house.
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schild
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Constantine was the shit. I agree. There's no accounting for the bad taste some people have. Go out and see a movie. Get some fresh air. Do not stay in the house. All kidding aside, this is probably the best option. |
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stray
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No children or teenagers will attending a viewing of a History of Violence. You can count on that at least. Else I would have strangled one for sure.
[edit] The one situation where I'll praise the stupidity and lack of taste in kids!
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« Last Edit: October 08, 2005, 03:50:17 AM by Stray »
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Ironwood
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Actually, this is a very good point. Nothing like trying to get away from the kids, only to be in a movie theatre full of kids.
Arg.
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"Mr Soft Owl has Seen Some Shit." - Sun Tzu
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Actually, this is a very good point. Nothing like trying to get away from the kids, only to be in a movie theatre full of kids.
Mmm, yes. I'd suggest Serenity but there might be some geeky teens. Or go to a bar, those are usually kid-free. |
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One of these days I'm gonna run a 21+ beer-serving movie theatre... one of these days ...
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Pococurante
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They do pretty well but all the ones I've been too are poorly run and trashy. But I like knocking back a bottle or two of wine with the missus as we take in a show.
If you do make sure to put in electronic beer coasters...
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There's a place here in Cinci like that. Actually it's dinner and a movie with alcohol being served. Nice little place to go and they even do some of the better first-run movies. Wish I could remember the name of the place right now..
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One of these days I'm gonna run a 21+ beer-serving movie theatre... one of these days ...
When I was up in Vermont, there was a laundromat that served beer. Great idea imo. Always that dilemma of what to do while warshing the clothes, a book or PSP is nice...but a bar is nicer, get drunk and mingle with the random singles warshing their clothes. |
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Sudsy Malone's near UC - also had a Live Band in the evenings. They've been going for at least 20 years, so it's a great idea. .. just avoid going Goth like it appears they've started doing. Hrm.
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Moaner
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One of these days I'm gonna run a 21+ beer-serving movie theatre... one of these days ...
I can buy beer in the theatre down the road from my house. For a while I knew the sweet thang that doled them out. Free beer and a movie was always great. This is a nice theatre too. The adjustable seats can lead to some interesting shit. Edit: I wish I could spell. |
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« Last Edit: October 12, 2005, 07:43:29 AM by Moaner »
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