KnightWing Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I got the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 In mail at some point this month, I recieved two free movie theatre passes and two free redbox rentals. They need to be used by the end of next week. What should I watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Theaterwise, I recommend Black Swan and The Fighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Theater wise, depending on what you've got near you, I say True Grit and Black Swan, but if the latter isn't available, Tron: Legacy. Redbox: Uhm, it looks like they have Megashark v. Crocosaurus, maybe that? Seriously, though, I have no clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Based on personal experience (true grit isn't out here yet) I'd say Black Swan and The King's Speech. As for Redbox, based on their film list (which is pretty small really) I'd recommend Toy Story 3, Green Zone, Kick-Ass or Shutter Island. Or you could go with a classic like Team America or Face/off. Just finished getting up to date on Clone Wars. The witches of Dalthomir are supposed to be human. Trying not to be overly irritated by the switch, but it's tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 The Colour of Magic- There's a few problems with this. Firstly, Pratchett is unfilmable. So much of what he does is about being clever with words and descriptions, so it doesn't come off well when it's mundanely portrayed as real. Second, even though this thing is packed with effects shots it's still clearly on a budget, so whilst it cost an arm and a leg it still looks quite ratty. Thirdly, much as I like David Jason or Samwise, they aren't quite right for the parts. Fourthly, this being the first Pratchett book it is also one of the worst, starting out well but trailing quite a bit towards the end. It's a random string of adventures poking fun at fantasy, that's all. I much preferred their version of Going Postal, I wish they'd start making the Watch adaptations, aside from anything else they'd be much cheaper and far more interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Episodes- Not really funny, and dare I say it, not nearly enough Matt Le Blanc for a show that is heavily advertised as featuring him. You're just sort of waiting for him to properly show up throughout. I'll give it another week but this is hardly the Curb Your Enthusiasm reality/comedy that it was promising to be. It's just a fairly flat tv show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Episodes- Not really funny, and dare I say it, not nearly enough Matt Le Blanc for a show that is heavily advertised as featuring him. You're just sort of waiting for him to properly show up throughout. I'll give it another week but this is hardly the Curb Your Enthusiasm reality/comedy that it was promising to be. It's just a fairly flat tv show. I completely agree. The bits that were trying to be funny, came across as forced. I'm also giving it next weeks episode, and if that is shit (Which from the trailer, looks to be the case) then I'll just not bother with it. Edit: Episode 2 was more of the same shit. That's me done with this show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Watching Sabrina tonight, the original with Hepburn. Really good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Watching Sabrina tonight, the original with Hepburn. Really good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Also, things I have learned: Souffles need to be gay, and plastics are made of MAGIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Just finished Megamind. Good movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunKL Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Watching Max Fleischer Superman, all is right with the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Watching through the IT Crowd, though I didn't see series 2 due to Netflix not having it for whatever reason. I think I may have a new favorite comedy series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK_theBatmaN Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I was really excited about Season 3 of The Clone Wars because, at least at the beginning, it was said in an interview by the guy in the dumb cowboy hat to focus more on the Clone troopers rather than the main characters from the films, including background Jedi and such. Well, they gave up on that after the first two episodes. The characterizations of Skywalker and Kenobi, and pretty much the majority of all the Jedi are laughable. Anakin is over the top and it's just dumb how Ashoka and Anakin laugh joke about how Anakin always rushes into battle when he causes so much unneccessary destruction and death, in my opinion. And Obi-Wan Kenobi, who should always be likable, and cunning and wise, comes off as a bumbling doofus for the majority of the episodes. THE CLONES, however, even in past episodes, like with Waxer and Boil, have ALWAYS been fun and interesting and compelling to watch. I've also been spending the entire time of Ashoka's existence wondering how they'll kill her off or send her off somewhere for Order 66 leaving her fate unknown. In the recent Season Preview they show she goes on a bit of a dark streak. Hopefully that'll be cool, and maybe they can get Skywalker and Kenobi right for that story arc ... but I'm not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Scarface: One of the best films ever made. Those two and a half hours just flew by. Predators: Fucking boring. Absolutely dull, didn't care about anyone or anything happening in the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 How to Train Your Dragon: CUTE! FLUFFEH! PET DRAGONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I saw Tangled. It made me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Breakfast at Tiffany's tonight. Hepburn's even hotter in color. Also, wow, hi there racism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Four Lions: I really wanted to like this. I love Chris Morris, and I love Brass Eye, but I just didn't really enjoy this. A few bits were funny and made me laugh and the ending was good, but it just didn't flow well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Okay, Breakfast at Tiffany's was adorable. Could've done without the racism, but still a good movie. Also, if I have to choose a character from her movies that I've seen, this is the one I want for myself. Sorry Dubs and Des, you have competition now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Breakfast at Tiffany's is probably my least favourite Hepburn film, despite it being her most famous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I've only seen this and Sabrina so far. Roman Holiday is tomorrow, though. Breakfast slightly edges out Sabrina for my favorite to this point, mainly cause I rarely go for straightup sappy romance like Sabrina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I've never seen any Audrey Hepburn movies. I actually got her confused with Kathrine Hepburn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Sabrina's my fav, easily. Usually not my type, but it has Hepburn singing in French and an understated quality that most modern movies lack. My top five probably goes like so. 1) Sabrina 2) Wait Until Dark 3) Roman Holiday 4) Nun's Story 5) Charade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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