Posts by Melissa Moore32

I’m probably going to ask a stupid question here since I can't be bothered to dig through Google myself.

Does this have anything to do with that British show "Saturday Night Live"?

Timothy Cox2> ^^^^^^

Timothy Cox2, man, you really need to fix that image link. I couldn't make heads or tails of it. I honestly thought it was supposed to be your signature or something.

So, I woke up at 7 this morning to some news on the radio, and given how freezing it was outside, that report was enough to keep me pinned to my bed for another half hour.

Timothy Cox2> Charles Bronson was a B-movie actor. End of story. Personally, I loved him specifically because he wasn't perfect....

Bryan Barrett> He inspired an entire generation of young actors like Steven Seagal, Dolph Lundgren, Michael Dudkoff, Chuck Norris...

Exactly... just by showing up on screen, he gave those B-movies that specific edge that kept them from ever feeling boring or lame. Because of him, B-movies basically became B+ movies.

Though, if you ask me, most of those guys mentioned above—maybe even all of them—don't even come close to his level. He had this certain coldness about him, whether he was just walking down the street with a cigarette or taking out some lowlife in a back alley.

I see someone brought up "telephone"... oh man, I watched that movie a few times when I was a kid (his stuff used to be everywhere back then) and I’d completely forgotten about it. But now, I remember it like I saw it yesterday.

Yeah, yeah.... Bronson was the real deal. 👍

slyrider16 said:Man, if only they’d at least make it 18-$7.25. If we ignore those cheap Monday deals at the movie theater, prices are already sitting between $22 and $28. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they jump up to $30 once that new multiplex opens over in downtown Chicago. Seriously, at this rate, we're basically paying the average price for a ticket anywhere else in the US. 😢

Look, I personally try to catch those earliest screenings when the ticket is only $7.25 (over at Broadway) and the theater is practically empty.

That 18-year-old thing only happens in special cases, like when there's some massive epic, maybe something like LotR, where the first showing isn't until 10:30 or 11:00 AM. 😁

No, of course I'm not.

Look, don't get me wrong, I actually enjoy trailers. Sometimes they're even better than the actual movie—honestly, watching the previews was the best part of my trip to the movie theater for M:R, for example. 😁 But I'm not an idiot; I'm not dropping $18 $7.25 just to sit through two or three trailers.

But here's something interesting. While I love seeing trailers at the movie theater, I absolutely HATE 😠 seeing them on streaming services. 😕

Robert Murphy492 said:I caught this in the theater and I was honestly floored... the movie is incredible and I just can't figure out how to get my hands on it so I can share it with my inner circle..

Do you happen to have it? 😁 I'd love to treat myself and my wife...

What theater were you even at??? Somewhere in the States???

Oh yeah, and which one are we talking about, Battle Royale or Hana-bi? Either way, I've got both on Divx

The movie is great, and ljiga, stop spreading misinformation saying you can't find it anywhere. You know damn well where to get it. 😉

electricnomad>

I don't get why you think the movie is bad??? 😕

Well, I guess it’s obviously just a matter of taste, but personally, I thought it was excellent.

It's rare to find something this quirky, fun, and intense all at once.

What really stuck with me was the core concept and the way the film portrays human nature in such a weirdly compelling way.

But hey, we can definitely agree on one thing: Takeshi absolutely rocks. 👍 😁

Jamie Sanchez48 said:P.S.
Why does it seem like every single Disney movie has to kill off the mom? I mean, seriously, why is this such a recurring thing?

I guess it’s just because most of the writers over at Disney are suffering from some kind of Oedipal complex, or something just as messed up. 😁

I mean, what are you even talking about? I guess the only one I can actually think of is Bobby.

Richard Hernandez13 said:Just one question:

For everyone who’s seen Hero (any way you can find it)—did you watch the 98-minute version or the 120-minute cut?

I think I saw the 98-minute one back when I was in Napa Valley.

Honestly, I have no clue.

It was some Bootleg DVD, so I don't even know for sure. I'm guessing it might have been the 120-minute version.

I guess I'll ask the group; maybe someone (like the guy who actually owns the DVD) will know.

Peter Morris58 said:If I actually had that software on my computer, and if I even knew where to find that CD or whatever it is, I’d probably just get it done.😉

Look, what you really need is essentially the Gordian Knot.

With that, you basically get pretty much everything required to make a DivX file.

I mean, you could technically do it without it—say you need something to rip a DVD, like Smart Ripper, then you'd use DVD2Avi to pull the video and audio, obviously you'll need VirtualDub, plus LAME 3.92 to encode the audio into MP3, and... let me think... yeah, that's about it.

Oh, and you absolutely have to have the right codec installed... DivX 3.11, 5.02, or XviD.

That’s more or less the whole list. And honestly, most of that comes bundled together with Gordian.

You should be able to find all of this over at http://www.doom9.org/ if I remember correctly.

Carol Harris64 said:Did you seriously sleep through Pulp Fiction???

So what now??? Like one decent role was supposed to pull him out from that pile of other movies I found absolutely repulsive.

Besides, if he hadn't been paired up with Samuel L. Jackson, he would have sucked "big time." 😛

Jamie Sanchez48 said:Look, guys, that's just Disney distribution. The Pixar crew made those, just like they did Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Finding Nemo.

That’s basically what I was thinking too.

I mean, Disney just buys up the distribution rights under their own label to scoop up all the cream of the crop. They've been doing that for a long time now.

Jamie Sanchez48 said:And I have to admit, Antz was pretty lame and boring. Please, compare it to A Bug's Life—that one is the gold standard!

An ant voiced by Woody Allen doesn't exactly feel like part of an "ant collective," does he? HELLO!!!!! How could you possibly find that boring or lame?

Anyway, I'm with you on Shrek.

John Travolta, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hayden Christensen (yeah, I'm still spelling his name like that just because I can't stand him 😠 )

There are others, obviously, but I just can't stomach this trio.

Peter Morris58 said:Hehe, yeah, I did that on purpose (if you can even call it that), just so you guys wouldn't have any other choice but to vote for this cartoon. It’s definitely the best one out there.

And again:

"Who is sitting in my chair?" And then that fat Yzma jerk goes: "I know, I know, Yzma is, Yzma is sitting in your chair!"

So, I'm actually heading to the video store today to grab it and watch it again. It really is such a great flick. 👍

Personally, I think the strongest line is "Right, the poison. For Kuzco. Kuzco's poison."

By the way, the guy who voiced that character is the same actor who plays David Putty on Seinfeld. (You know, Elaine's boyfriend, the auto mechanic).

Anyway, why are you even bothering with video rental stores? Just get it on DivX. 😉

Like someone already pointed out, it's clearly just Disney... so I could only really give my vote to him. 😛

But all three are somewhere in my list... I think Monsters, Inc. is awesome because of the Crystal Goodman duo, IA is charming and actually restored my faith in Americans, but ENG is still somehow the best for me. I mean, they just don't have any other Disney movies with such great dialogue... it's a shame Disney had to ruin everything with nonsense like Atlantida and their worst feature film so far, Planet.

Jamie Sanchez48> I especially don't get how anyone could actually like Shrek with that constant "fart and burp" humor.

Here, here... it really is kind of pathetic.

I mean, the movie is basically at a five-year-old's level, but then they throw in jokes for an older audience, so you honestly don't know what you're supposed to be watching or listening to anymore.

The whole thing is carried by Myres and Murphy; otherwise, it would truly be a disaster.

Jamie Sanchez48> DreamWorks and Warner Bros. aren't doing a good job.

I agree regarding DreamWorks; the only one of theirs I actually love is Antz, the rest isn't really my thing. As for Warner Bros., I wouldn't necessarily agree. Sure, they don't have many feature films, but they make up for it with their short series which are actually great.

BTW, now that I think about it, Space Jam... if you guys don't think that's awesome...😠

Robert Cooper41> Disney animated films hide a massive multinational corporation behind an image of sincerity and innocence, and the image kids get from these movies is often very problematic: female characters are highly simplified, sexualized... and as a rule, they seek rescue from male characters. African American and Asian characters are most often presented through a few stereotypes of these races... and the entire animation production is actually just an industry for selling toys, games, and children's clothing featuring characters from these films.

Dammit Robert Cooper41, you didn't have to spam so much about the Disney company 😛... we know they have money coming out of their ears and they couldn't care less whether their cartoons are actually any good or not. 😠

Anyway, what was said above is absolutely true. The characters in Disney cartoons are currently their weakest link. It wasn't always like this... but man, ever since LK, all Disney movies seem to be getting worse and worse (ENG being the exception, obviously).

Right now, the only two good things about Disney cartoons are the animation and the production value, but when you consider that their production boils down to selling "merchandise" and the animation serves no purpose other than looking pretty—maybe until some cartoon hits rock bottom and they finally snap. (God willing)

Robert Cooper41> Or as Michael Eisner (Disney CEO) said:"To make money is our only objective."

hehe....all that's missing here is "Resistance is futile"

Wait, hasn't this thread already been made? 😕

Do you guys remember when they were filming "Divine Armor" right here in New York City? 👍 😁

This whole "fact-checking" thing pops up on CNN all the time. I’ve noticed the same pattern in several movies and shows lately too. 👎

I didn't get around to watching tonight, but I'll probably record it tomorrow and catch up whenever I actually have some free time.

For what it's worth, I think Jackie Chan is the absolute best. 👍

I always have a blast with his movies. It’s basically just turn your brain off and enjoy the pure chaos he puts on screen.

And let's be honest, it's always some cute girl he's busy saving. 😁

I mean, it’s not exactly hilarious to me anymore, but I still find it pretty entertaining to watch.