RA Movie Thread

hermosaboy

posted: 5/13/2011 at 12:55 PM

Quote from xor on 5/8/2011 at 7:58 PM:

What's the deal in movies now where the 20-something or 30-something dude is dating a chick in high school?? This came up in both Scott Pilgrim and Pineapple Express.

WEIRD.

That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age. Wink

And you can quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx

Rob

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 5/14/2011 at 8:38 PM

Thor is really friggin' cool. And loud. Made me pretty proud of my Norse ancestry. And OMG, Chris Hemsworth eye-candy! Plus the bonus of the Cowboys & Aliens trailer...more eye-candy in the form of Daniel Craig...rawr!

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

Tramps

posted: 5/29/2011 at 10:59 AM

I watched Even the Rain this weekend. It's about a film crew that goes to Bolivia to make a movie about Columbus and the European exploitation of natives in the name of Christianity, only to find that things haven't changed much in 500 years. Perhaps the best premise I've ever seen for a movie because its "film-in-a-film" format allows the exploration of history and contemporary issues at the same time. Loved it.

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 5/29/2011 at 11:08 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 5/14/2011 at 8:38 PM:

Thor is really friggin' cool. And loud. Made me pretty proud of my Norse ancestry. And OMG, Natalie Portman eye-candy! Plus the bonus of the Cowboys & Aliens trailer...more eye-candy in the form of Olivia Wilde...rawr!

FTFY.

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

√ Boston Marathon 15 April

√ Big Sur Marathon 28 April

√ Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 5/30/2011 at 5:46 AM

Quote from PerfesserR on 5/29/2011 at 11:08 PM:

FTFY.

Ha, they are lookers, too. Wink

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

knifey

posted: 5/30/2011 at 10:08 AM

Watched Easy A this weekend per DH's recommendation; I was skeptical at first - thought it was going to be a teen movie of sorts...but it was actually really fun and even a bit clever at times (the musical birthday card montage is really funny). It has a great cast: Thomas Haden Church, Stanley Tucci, Lisa Kudrow...Emma Stone was great too.

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 6/17/2011 at 7:36 PM
modified: 6/17/2011 at 7:38 PM

Caddyshack is on AMC. It's been too long.

Hey, you must have been something before electricity!

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

√ Boston Marathon 15 April

√ Big Sur Marathon 28 April

√ Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

hacker2000

Cool Jump Suit

posted: 6/17/2011 at 8:04 PM

Quote from PerfesserR on 6/17/2011 at 7:36 PM:

Caddyshack is on AMC. It's been too long.

Hey, you must have been something before electricity!

Best. Movie. Ever.

This steak still has marks where the jockey was hitting it!

I often dream I sail through the sky,
I've always wished I could fly.
The simple life of a bird on the wing.
Oh Lord, I could sing.

Anya_

posted: 6/20/2011 at 9:35 AM

Mr. Popper's Penguin's sucked. So predictable, and so tideous.

What happened to Jim Carey?

- Anya

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 6/20/2011 at 9:39 AM

Quote from Anya_ on 6/20/2011 at 9:35 AM:

Mr. Popper's Penguin's sucked. So predictable, and so tideous.

What happened to Jim Carey?

That makes me sad, but it doesn't surprise me. I really wish he'd stick to the more dramatic roles--that's where he shines. I often wonder if he'd at least been nominated for Oscars for The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine... (since he won Golden Globes for both) if he'd feel less compelled to take on dumb roles...or if he'd have been offered juicier parts over the years.

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 6/20/2011 at 11:19 AM

Quote from Anya_ on 6/20/2011 at 9:35 AM:

What happened to Jim Carrey?

Thetans.

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

√ Boston Marathon 15 April

√ Big Sur Marathon 28 April

√ Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

jimmyb

posted: 6/20/2011 at 11:30 AM

Quote from PerfesserR on 6/17/2011 at 7:36 PM:

Caddyshack is on AMC. It's been too long.

Hey, you must have been something before electricity!

Caddyshack still holds up. As does its influence, Animal House. Harold Ramis has surely made his contribution (also Back TO School, Groundhog Day, Stripes and Meatballs).

I rarely watch a movie on AMC, they don't respect the art form--they censor language and nudity. Though their shows (Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Walking Dead) are very good.

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Anya_

posted: 6/20/2011 at 11:38 AM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 6/20/2011 at 9:39 AM:

That makes me sad, but it doesn't surprise me. I really wish he'd stick to the more dramatic roles--that's where he shines. I often wonder if he'd at least been nominated for Oscars for The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine... (since he won Golden Globes for both) if he'd feel less compelled to take on dumb roles...or if he'd have been offered juicier parts over the years.

I should mention the kids ( 4 and 9 ) loved it. And, it really wasn't that bad, just oh so predictable, and tideous.

For me as an adult, this movie just screamed " money maker "

But, some of the little penguins were sort of cute : -)

I loved The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine too....

- Anya

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 6/20/2011 at 11:41 AM

Quote from jimmyb on 6/20/2011 at 11:30 AM:

I rarely watch a movie on AMC, they don't respect the art form--they censor language and nudity. Though their shows (Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Walking Dead) are very good.

Yeah, that drives me nuts. Especially Blazing Saddles. I just can't watch it on AMC, it's a totally different movie with the best lines cut out.

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.

√ Boston Marathon 15 April

√ Big Sur Marathon 28 April

√ Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 6/20/2011 at 11:43 AM

Quote from PerfesserR on 6/20/2011 at 11:41 AM:

Yeah, that drives me nuts. Especially Blazing Saddles. I just can't watch it on AMC, it's a totally different movie with the best lines cut out.

+1 meeeeeellion!

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

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