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| Marj |
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Joe Vitus wrote: Glad to see someone stick up for Twilight, though I'll admit the series doesn't resonate with me. On the other hand, great looking men without shirts sounds like great company for a couple of hours. I'm sure I'll see it before it leaves the theatres.
I agree! I doubt I'll see these movies in theaters but I do love Inla and Betsy's take on them. Different strokes makes for a better forum, IMO. And from what I understand these books are selling like wildfire. Now that J.K. Rowlings has stopped writing, this is good news. |
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| gromit |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:03 am |
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| In Twilight, the lead character is named Bella Swan? Oh my. How many of these films are there? I want to pick them up for my nieces. |
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| Joe Vitus |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:42 am |
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Marj wrote: Different strokes makes for a better forum, IMO.
I couldn't have said it better. |
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| billyweeds |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:46 am |
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Going to try to go to the movies today or tonight, despite plans for Thanksgiving taking precedence. Four movies are calling desperately to me and the challenge is choosing just one (or maybe two if there's time).
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
The Blind Side
The Messenger
Precious
Oh, dear. This is what they call a sophisticated problem. |
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| Syd |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:35 am |
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gromit wrote: In Twilight, the lead character is named Bella Swan? Oh my. How many of these films are there? I want to pick them up for my nieces.
Twilight should be on DVD by now and New Moon is in theaters. That's all so far. |
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| lissa |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:06 am |
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All told, gromit, there should be 4 films - there are 4 books. They aren't involved enough to require more than one film per book (à la Harry Potter Pts. 7a and 7b)
I'd recommend the books over the films, though...if you niece hasn't read them yet. (ever check out my recommendations in The Reading Room? I've more if you'd like. Let me know, over there...) |
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| lady wakasa |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:02 am |
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lissa wrote: All told, gromit, there should be 4 films - there are 4 books. They aren't involved enough to require more than one film per book (à la Harry Potter Pts. 7a and 7b)
I'd recommend the books over the films, though...if you niece hasn't read them yet. (ever check out my recommendations in The Reading Room? I've more if you'd like. Let me know, over there...)
She's still writing books, though - no?
I'm not into Twilight, and I'm quite willing to joke about it, but I'm really not sure there isn't a double standard at work about this (meaning in the press, etc). Everybody has their guilty pleasure; because it's something targeted at teenage girls, it's suddenly invalid? |
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| carrobin |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:26 am |
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| I haven't read "Twilight" yet either, though I do intend to (I wish the paperback weren't so bulky--I read in transit and at restaurants, usually). But it's true that "romance" is considered of lesser quality than "adventure" or "thriller" or such subjects that appeal more to male readers. (I mean, really--who was demanding "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"? Not women, I'm thinking.) |
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| Marc |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:50 pm |
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| Grown adults discussing TWILIGHT. Hard to believe. |
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| marantzo |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:13 pm |
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Marc, what can I say? I've had a difficult time keeping my mouth shut after reading these Twilight conversations. It's what girls are made of, "Sugar and spice and everything nice." And adolescent fantasies of chaste romance.  With vampires!  |
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| chillywilly |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:15 pm |
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grace wrote: Jon Cryer didn't get small, the pictures did. He's now raking in the dough on TV.
Cryer did one semi-action film - a 1987 film called "Hiding Out"
As for John Cusack as an action hero, he's not bad. Really. I'm being serious.
2012 isn't unlike a Michael Bay special effects over-the-top destruction movie, but in some ways, it's more watchable. John Cusack actually brings an element of freshness to this world ending movie. Sure, there was some cheese and some "oh, c'mon now" moments, but overall, I was entertained enough to not notice the movie went past the 2 hour 30 minute mark.
I don't know if Cusack should make more action films. Leave that to Matt Damon. |
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| chillywilly |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:17 pm |
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Marc wrote: Where The Wild Things Are is not a comedy. It has funny moments, but overall it is melancholic, wistful, dreamy.
Perfect description. I rather liked it. Of course, I picked out all of the Spike Jonze styles he laced throughout the movie. |
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| chillywilly |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:20 pm |
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mirgun wrote: All in all, I give it a thumbs up, if you've seen it,what do you think?
I liked it, but then again, I like Spike Jonze style of moviemaking. He has a very different way of telling a story. This one brought it to a slightly different level than say "Adaptation" in revealing parts of the characters through other characters. If you are too focused on the main character, you are missing a good part of the story.
WTWTA had some touching moments, but overall, I was so enthralled with all of the other characters besides Max that the story came alive. |
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| chillywilly |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:23 pm |
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Syd wrote: Well IMDb lists a film with Marilyn Manson called "Anti-Christ Superstar."
That would be the music video for the song "Anti-Christ Superstar" Pretty powerful video. |
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| whiskeypriest |
| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:27 pm |
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Marc wrote: Grown adults discussing TWILIGHT. Hard to believe. |
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