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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
As you may know I'm a movie buff (not that they let me in when I'm IN the buff - or let me do my buff puff, but enuf!) In the past week or so I've seen some movies I'd like to tell you about: Harry Potter - I've never read the books so maybe it was lost on me. I enjoyed the movie but! It was quite long (half way through I was mentally writing out a grocery list). Kate and Leopold - Sigh! Romance! Science Fiction! A hot looking guy on a horse!! Oh! Where was I? Oh, yes. Ok the plot is lame even outlandish, but I liked the chemistry between Meg Ryan and 'the hunk on the horse'...sigh. There are some funny scenes, some good laughs, no sex or violence and a warm all over feeling at the end. Lord of the Rings - Again, never having read the book(s) I was at a loss as to what to expect. But I loved it! It was magic from the beginning to the end. (it even had a hunk on a horse - another plus!) The special effects were fantastic and the scenery breathtaking (I'm putting New Zealand on my list of places to see in the world some day.) I love Elijah Woods and think this will really boost his career. I look forward to the next two movies. A Beautiful Mind - I think of all these movies, this one affected me the most. If anyone has ever doubted a schizophrenic's delusions, this is the movie to see. Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly are outstanding! I marveled at their effortless acting (it could be because it was directed by Ron Howard). I highly recommend this movie!!! |
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RosePetal 
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
If you get a chance go rent The Fast and The Furious. I thought that was a great movie. Lots of action packed thrills. Fast cars, sexy guys, & action all wrapped up in one! |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I saw Harry Potter with my kids, who have read all the books, and I know from them reading out loud to me, it was great, and very close to the book. I saw Lord of the Rings too....it was outstanding!!! Thank goodness I read one of the books and have the Hobbit  I am buying all three of the book this payday. I read the first book called The Silmarillion, and WOW!!! I recomend it to everyone. It is positively breathtaking....you would love love love it!!!I finally saw the sound of music too. I had no idea it was so romantic and sweet. I knew most of the songs, and sang along much to my children's horror...LOL ok, that's it for me for now  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks Sharon! I know now which movie I will spend my gift certificates on...A Beautiful Mind! |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Harry Potter... *grins idioticlly* Alan Rickman *drools*... Ian Hart *drools even more* Those two are the only reason I went to see the movie... why does no one belive me? I'm telling the truth, I swear! Okay, so I'm not. They're the reason I went to see it the second and third times though... Going to see Lord of the Rings when it comes here. I personally don't like Elijah Wood, but from the previews, he seems to be really good as Frodo, so you never know... |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Moulin Rouge...Dont know about anyone else but i rented it and only watched the first twenty minutes ..thought it was goofy.haa maybe it got better later on in the movie Planet of the Apes two..Enjoyed it Jarassic Park Two..Enjoyed it too Rush Hour Two..Loved it..Chan is a doll, who made me fall on the floor laughing. [This message has been edited by Victoria (12-30-2001 09:17 PM).] |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
I seldom watch movies. Not because I wouldn't like to but because they are so pricey. I did get to see The Fast and The Furious and really liked it. (Love fast cars and Vin Diesel) and Monsters Inc. The graphics were astounding! One movie I really hated was From Hell with Johnny Depp. His acting was okay but it was too depressing for my taste. Made ME want to go "chase the dragon". You have walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover's arms can only come later when you are sure they won't la |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
I can't wait till Scooby Doo comes out though! Scooby dooby Doo, where are you? |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Another vote for Kate and Leopold. Though I think they could have done more with the story, it was fun, and romantic. Why is it all the good men are from the past? Happy New Year Sandra |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Not from MY past Sandra!!! LOL |
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Dusk Treader
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since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
I've seen the Lord of the Rings three times and I must say that it is an incredible movie. I've been reading the books since I was in the third grade and I am very glad to see the respect and love they put into this movie. The casting was wonderful, and their characterization quite good. I have small problems with the movie, such as Arwen (Liv Tyler) was not the person who caused the flood, but in the scope of the movie and the other details kept in, I can't complain... After they leave Lorien they all have their leaf brooches and Elven cloaks! So cool! I would have payed my $7.25 just to see the Balrog scene... So perfectly executed, the best visualization of Durin's Bane I've ever seen! I also liked how they did the scene with Galadriel when Frodo asks her to take the Ring... hehehe... I can't wait to see Saruman being cast from the Council of the Wise, the attack on Minas Tirith and Eowyn and the Captain of the Nazgul... And Sharon, you have to read the Lord of the Rings! Please? And the Silmarillion is a phenomenal book. It's the myths and legends of Middle-Earth, from the creation of the world until the Third Age (When the Rings of Power were forged.) So many lovingly wrought stories of noble Elven lords and men. The tale of Beren and Luthien! LOL Alright, I'll cease my ranting now, but my suggestion is see the Lord of the Rings, and read the book! "A hard, cold wisom is required for goodness to accomplish good. Goodness without wisdom always accomplishes evil" - Robert Heinlein |
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anonymousfemale Member Elite
since 2000-02-02
Posts 2797Limbo |
I was about to read the book but my mother took it from me and kept it for herself.  If this is all the world has to offer, I want a refund on my life. |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
OOh!! I've watched Harry Potter too, and I find the show so fascinating!! Brings back all those childhood memories about magic and knights and dragons. But I think the show wasn't even as long as Lord of the RingAnd Victoria, Moulin Rouge... it started out pretty crappy. hehe, but somewhere near the middle it got even crappier! hahaha... nah, it became rather funny, but then the plot is rather expected, no surprises. But it's still a good show. In my opinion, it is better than Jacky Chan's Rush Hour...  _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I finally saw a Knight's Tale (tail )wow, I really enjoyed it more than i thought I would. That guy is so completely hot.....I just drooled through the movie and if that was all there was to the movie, it would have been enough for me, but I liked the story too  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
For me it was Lord of the Rings, followed by Harry Potter. However I read all the books. And ditto, Sharon you have to read the Hobbit, and Lord of The Rings, then go back to see the movie! It was excellent and very true to the books I found. Part of my son's business is supplying software and hardware to DVD and video rental stores so I am lucky I can rent them for free, and do! I see all the latest before they hit the shelves, perhaps you and I could start and "Sharon and Sharon" LOL! ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Christopher
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since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Really surprised here - i have to defend Moulin Rouge!!! I give it, right up front, that the "plot" per se, is an old one that has been done repeatedly. The movie doesn't even try to pretend otherwise. BUT, the focus of the movie is NOT on the plot - the focus is on the visuals, the interaction, the amazing amount of references you can find just jumping through the scenes. It's about modernizing a form of screenplay artwork that hasn't been done in far too many years (i think the last movie i recognize as a "musical" is Grease...?) It's about taking the idea of the musical and instead of allowing the songs to interrupt the flow of the picture, having it aid in it, substituting lyrics for dialog! I think Moulin Rouge (which i just watched for the first time recently... and the second, and the third, and...) is one of the most amazing movies i've ever seen. it ranks right at the top of my list for everything... especially the music, the references (notice the similarity between the movie and Orpheus' trip? ), and also importantly: character development. I have never seen better acting / character representation. Never.Lord of the Rings rocked - I decided about halfway through the movie though, that I'm going to marry Liv Tyler. If anyone has her number, please let me know. C [This message has been edited by Christopher (01-06-2002 05:02 PM).] |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
If you want Liv Tylers number I have it. She isn't answereing the phone however.Hmmm.. maybe she has caller id?--- There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Hmmm, not much interested in the "hunk on the horse" but Meg Ryan always gets my vote. Pete |
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hush Senior Member
since 2001-05-27
Posts 1653Ohio, USA |
I loved A Beautiful Mind. It was the first time since American Beauty that I walked out of a theater going "wow." My local paper only gave it two(??) out of five stars because the critic thought Ron Howard produced a piece of fluff.... I don't think that's the case at all.... but he also gave Ali three stars(???????!!), and that's quite possibly the worst movie I have ever seen. I actually walked out of the movie (that is, after my friend woke me up after I had slept for half an hour....) I heard the Royal Tenenbaums is excellent, and I'm looking forward to seeing In The Bedroom sometime soon- has anyone seen either of those? "I'm thinking about leaving tomorrow |
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Ron
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since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Christopher, I haven't seen Moulin Rouge, so will reserve comments on its suitability as a musical. However, if the last musical you saw was Grease 2, you just haven't been watching the right movies. There have been a TON of really excellent musicals in recent years! I'll let someone else suggest a few… |
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Poet deVine
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Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Every animated Disney movie is a musical.. |
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Bec Member
since 2001-02-23
Posts 475Canberra |
I received "Moulin Rogue" for Christmas, after seeing it twice at the cinema, and renting it overnight from the video store and watching it twice. I love the visuals, the fast and furious pace and Satine and Christian's singing! Ewan McGregor... *sigh*Anyway, I also saw "Bridget Jones's Diary" not long ago, and thought it was an absolute scream! I could feel for poor Bridget at times, and, though I could be watching the wrong movies, this is the first time I've seen Hugh Grant play a nasty-ish character. I rented "Final Fantasy" a few weeks ago. I didn't think much of the plot, and it seemed to be quite short, but the computer generated graphics were amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing! Bec "Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you." |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
I got Moulin Rouge for Christmas on DVD and can't wait to put it on the surround sound yuh I saw it twice in the theater. It's AWESOME. GO SEE AMELIE!!!!!!! ITS THE BEST MOVIE EVER! Time Bandits is one I hadn't seen since I was a kid and found it reasonably priced for a hard to find DVD so I bought it yuh George Harrison's film company put it out and its got a good number by him at the last. O yuh Ian Holm from Lord of the Rings (Bilbo) plays Napolean and that was 21 years ago when the movie came out. O yuh it was good cuz it brought back memories and was a oh how do the critics say a rascious romp Lord of the Rings was too long and became a "Indiglo on my watch tell me how long till its over" kinda movie. Boy I grew up on Dungeons and Dragons and I took my friend with me and every time they would say some fact I'd nudge him and say "I knew that" like I was all important yuh of course Orcs were Elves what else?? Anyway I think it was a highly visual movie but GO SEE AMELIE!!! Its French subtitles but its a blast and two of my favorite all time movies came out this year : AMELIE and Moulin Rouge... O YUH [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (01-08-2002 03:20 PM).] |
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Christopher
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since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
you could be right ron - i suppose it depends on how you 'term' a musical (i was never able to sit through the entirety of grease II - it hurt to watch even that much) arguments could hold that movies such as les miserable, dirty dancing, et al could be called musicals - and while i might lay the title to movies such as o brother where art thou (really good BTW), it just doesn't hit the spot like the ones i used to love - south pacific, music man, sound of music, my fair lady, singin' in the rain, oklahoma... i could go on and on... moulin rouge - for me - hit that spot... an' it felt good! and sharon - you're right, of course - as usual...  (still LOVE hercules!!! james woods is awesome!)[This message has been edited by Christopher (01-08-2002 11:06 PM).] |
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Ron
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since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Les Misrable probably would qualify as a musical, Chris - but Dirty Dancing? Actually (and not unusually), my mind was running in the same direction as Sharon's. The Little Mermaid and, especially, Beauty and the Beast come immediately to mind as first class musicals. And, yea, Grease II sucked big time. Especially following on the heels of the original, which I'd put right up there with the big ones you mentioned. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
come on Grease 2 had one thing o yuh MICHELLE PFIEFFER Oh PYUH |
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Ron
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since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Yea, Walt, but Olivia Newton John is just as, uh, talented (not the word I started to type). And, she can actually sing, too. |
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Poet deVine
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Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A movie came out a few years ago - title - The Commitments. It's not a musical per se..as it was about a musical group. But oh man! The music is great! And if you can get into the lilt of the Irish accents, it's a great movie. It's one of the few that I've purchased. So what qualifies a movie to be classed as a 'musical'? I remember the 'My Fair Lady', 'Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' genre. Is 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' a musical? |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
I finally got Moulin Rouge out and watched it again...its whimsical and the music is there to move along the story and I think that makes a musical in my mind. Monsters Inc. is waaaaay overrated! My wish list is to see Waking Life, Memento, and Muholland Drive (sp?) Can anyone tell me if they are as good as the critics say? [This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (01-09-2002 10:15 AM).] |
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Poet deVine
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Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Memento is fabulous!!! It's a movie you have to WATCH, not watch and fold laundry or something. Another good rental is "The Claim"...no big stars and it's set in the Sierra Nevada mountains in winter and looks COLD. But it's a good story and the acting is first rate.  |
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hush Senior Member
since 2001-05-27
Posts 1653Ohio, USA |
Memento is really good, but be prepared to think about it for about two straight hours afterward. Best viewed with an intellingent friend you can discuss it with. "I'm thinking about leaving tomorrow |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
Then I shall see it alone...hehehehehe yuh |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
LOL @ Walt! Yes...Memento is EXCELLENT!!! One of the best 'mystery' movies I've seen in a long time. I absolutely loved it! I just saw 'A Beautiful Mind' this past weekend, and it's awesome! I, too, left the theater saying 'WOW'. It was simply amazing. OH...and I have to echo Sharon...The Commitments is great! There are actually several movies coming out that I would like to see. Looks like it's going to be a good movie year. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
My all time favourite movie would have to be The Shawshank Redemption. I haven't seen anything that compares with it. I thought Moulin Rouge was pretty good, but then I am an Aussie. Another Aussie movie I like, although it doesn't have much to think about (except Hugh Jackman ) is Paperback Hero. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
I'm going to see Lord of the Rings tonight! And I get to sit beside Morgan!!!! There IS a God!!! *grins evilly* You know you're Canadian when if something's broken, the first thing you ask is if it can be fixed with WD-40 or Duct Tape |
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Acies
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since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
i wanna see memento now là où est mon amour? |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I saw 'Gosford Park' yesterday - if you like an old fashioned murder mystery with a bit of comedy set in the 1930's English countryside, you'll love this. I did. But there are so many characters in this and the accents took about 30 minutes to get the hang of, that I'm going back to see it again. I recommend it. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Hey, Sharon...can I go? LOL! Sounds like a cool movie...I'll have to check it out. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
My husband wanted to see "Lord of the Rings" so being a good wife I said sure lets go. We had both read all of the Hobbit books so we knew more or less what to expect, so I thought. We sat there for 3 hours and were not thrilled. Our imagination is better than the movie. Thank goodness we went for the early showing, it was cheap. Did not enjoy how it ended at all. Told hubby we will buy VCR and rent movies from now on. |
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Jesse Jaymz Senior Member
since 2000-01-24
Posts 708Youngstown, ohio |
my movies that i am about to offer are alittle odd. yet so am i hehehe first off i agree with rosepetal on the fast and the furious. great flick second is oh brother where art thou. its a great movie. not for everyone but good. its based on homers oddisyee. yeah yeah i know i cant spell. hehehehe 3rd is shrek. now i will admit i am a kid at heart. but this movie is for all ages. made me laugh my but off. fouth is acually a disney movie. the emporors new groove. david spade is sooooo funny in this movie. if yall seen it you know what i mean. and the last one is an older movie called pure country. it stars george strait. great movie and great music. like i said i know my list is odd but hey so am i So tonight I'll ask |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
mmmkay, here goes. the Good: 12 monkeys shawshank redemption the green mile apocalypse now ("i love the smell of napalm in the morning") edward scissorhands, just for the visuals the city of lost children crouching tiger, hidden dragon eat drink man woman fight club the Bad: vanilla sky eyes wide shut anything with glenn close set in the role of the seductress (ewwwwwww) final fantasy: the spirits within (i own all the games (yes, all) and it made me hate the movie) the Ugly: the Thing (john carpenter) in the mouth of madness (john carpenter again) halloween (john carpenter YET AGAIN) the watcher in the woods (come on, a DISNEY horror movie) there you have it. i refuse to discuss harry potter other than to say she's the RICHEST AUTHOR IN HISTORY, and LOTR - good, but i reserve judgement until i've seen all three. george lucas should be beaten with a whiffle bat until he cries and surrenders the Staw Wars license to someone who will A: re-release the ORIGINAL version of the trilogy on DVD, before all the "added footage" for five-year-olds, and B: kill off Jar Jar Binks. there, i have gone on long enough i think. [/rant] -Dave I Love The Smell Of Napalm In The AM! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
12 Monkees is in my top ten for sure o best movies of all time its Directed by Terry Gilliam who also did Baron Manchousen (sp?), Time Bandits, and Brazil. Those are the ones I seen at least and I am a big fan of his works although I wouldn't recommend them to no one. except 12 monkees and still I might get hit. Final Fantasy was pretty cool in my opinion I kept drooling over the lead "actress" I want her bad man! O Brother and Shrek rule! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
Mulholland Drive was weird and not for everyone yuh peeps kept getting up and leaving but I sure liked it yuh it had me thinkin the next day o yuh |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
ahem* not that I can't handle weird or anything hehe |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
and not so weird that I could even classify it as weird to me. I am just trying to put myself in your shoes. See if I think it is weird then that makes me less weird because somehow this movie is weirder because I think it is weird and we all know true intelligence stems from the excessively weird I mean eccentric people that gotta go see Mullholand Drive because they can then say "naw it wasn't weird at all" and "yuh I understood every bit of it because I am smarter then it" but really they just liked the lesbian scenes but that isn't me....no |
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