Snarkpit Forum Index » General Banter » Recently watched
Recently watched
« previous page 123
...
66
67
68
...
128129130 next page »
Post Reply
Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Adam Hawkins on Mon Apr 25th at 3:10pm 2005

I might well take you up on that offer some time Orph...once i've got this whole 'being a responsible adult with a mortgage' thing down pat smiley [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Crono on Mon Apr 25th at 6:24pm 2005

? quote:

On the subject of
Maddox, what a complete and utter in-bred f**ktard. If he actually did
any research into a subject or person before hurling s**t at them, he'd
realise that many of his supposed "valid" opinions are completely
baseless and subsequently worthless.


You do realize that entire site is "BS", right? I know most things he says he says to be a dick. They are funny, take his "11 Worst Songs of 2004" post: hilarious. And that's a relatively good album.

I don't understand how people can take his rants seriously, to be honest.
I think people just like getting pissed off at someone, in general. [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by French Toast on Mon Apr 25th at 8:09pm 2005

Yar. I think that if you did any "research" into him before hurling s**t at him, you'd realize that your opinions are dumb. Get over it buddy. I doubt you are really supposed to believe his stuff. I read his stuff for a good laugh, some of it I agree with and some of it I don't, but I don't spazz out because I don't agree. [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Agent Smith on Tue Apr 26th at 4:17am 2005

My bad. But in my defense I will say it was quite late and I was quite tired when I wrote it, and it was in defense of one of my favorite authors Tom Clancy, hence the reference below.

? quote:
It's okay now Tom, its okay


I only saw that review posted in the forums here, hence the reason I did not realise he was being a complete jackass just for the sake of it.

But just quickly about him not being a stereotypical American, while his far out and rediculous opinions may not be stereotypical, his personal characteristics, at least the ones he assumes when doing that site, are completely stereotypical of Americans as far as a lot of other cultures are concerned. He'd be doing more damage than good if one of his goals was not to be that stereotype. [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Crono on Tue Apr 26th at 9:11am 2005

? quote:

But just quickly about him not being a stereotypical American, while
his far out and rediculous opinions may not be stereotypical, his
personal characteristics, at least the ones he assumes when doing that
site, are completely stereotypical of Americans as far as a lot of
other cultures are concerned. He'd be doing more damage than good if
one of his goals was not to be that stereotype.


Stereotypical of Americans? What? No other citizenship on Earth contains a s-o-b or two? smiley

I'm not sure why "Americans" are seen as whatever general media impression given when most American's don't do that towards the rest of the world (the ones that count, anyway). Maybe, I'm misunderstanding your underlying thought process or opinion here, but that's how it's coming off.

A note for every douchebag who thinks I'm being ?too negative?: I'm conversing, not arguing. [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Agent Smith on Tue Apr 26th at 9:22am 2005

I don't believe that stereotype either Crono, I'm just saying that many other cultures see America and Americans as the type of characted Maddox is. Its a common stereotype around the world, as I'm sure many of our international members will tell you. Doesn't mean its right and doesn't mean myself or anyone else here believes it.
[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Orpheus on Tue Apr 26th at 9:22am 2005

? quoting Crono


I'm not sure why "Americans" are seen as whatever general media impression given when most American's don't do that towards the rest of the world (the ones that count, anyway). Maybe, I'm misunderstanding your underlying thought process or opinion here, but that's how it's coming off.

I can honestly say, I have never met, nor heard anyone my entire life that "blamed" another country for anything before.

I have never met anyone who said "Those Brits are so..."
I have never met anyone who said "If only Ireland had..." etc.etc.

never.

I am constantly at a loss when I read it here. Even when its NOT directed at the USA, and someone blatantly says another country instead I just stare..

Perhaps its because I only associate with "dumb" people.. non educated types but seriously, I have yet to meet my first American who used another countries name in a sentence derogatorily. smiley

[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Agent Smith on Tue Apr 26th at 11:57am 2005

Are you serious Orph, I mean, maybe its a primarily Australian thing, but we joke around all the time with stereotypes. Nothing serious of course, at least no one I know, but there's all sorts of stereotypical characteristics for various groups.

I suppose the good thing about the net is that because everyone is dealing with everyone else from different countries, there seems to be less of this kind of thing, besides joking around. Also I suppose in countries that are making the decisions that effect the world, there's less focus outside, more on the internal stuff. Where as countries affected by those decisions tend to comment more and focus on the outside. I dunno.

I'm surprised there hasn't been at least some anti-arab or anti-islamic sentiment in the US, what with the war in Iraq and terrorism, that has embodied itself in various deragatory terms. I mean, I know a few of them myself. Thats really strange.

I wouldn't say you associate with dumb people Orph, thats being pretty hard on yourself and not reflected in this kind of behaviour, as I find its usually the dumb who use those terms/stereotypes. Rather it seems you have a pretty good bunch of friends/family/associates who don't harbour any racial prejudices, which is a pretty big achievement I'd say.

Anyway, before it gets de-railed anymore, perhaps it might be good to get back on topic.
[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Kage_Prototype on Tue Apr 26th at 4:17pm 2005

*attempts to get things back on topic, though most likely in utter vain*

While I haven't seen it yet, reviews of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy have been appearing in various places, and it looks set to be a decent film apparently. smiley
[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Tue Apr 26th at 4:35pm 2005

I NEED to read the book before I see the movie. I made the mistake of watching the Lord of the Rings before reading the books and so I couldn't stop envisioning Elijah Wood as Frodo when reading. That's enough to drive a man crazy. I can't stand Elijah Wood, except in "Sin City" because he's mute.

I really like the guy who stars in the Hitchhiker movie. He's in "The Office" and he makes me nearly piss myself. Even though I'm across the pond in the US, I still managed to borrow a copies of The Office, Seasons 1 and 2. I'd highly recommend it, but I'm sure you guys have already seen it. They've made a US version but you just can't translate the subtleties.

Speaking of BBC productions, I would highly HIGHLY recommend "The Blue Planet" documentary series on marine life. It's narrated, of course, by David Attenborough, and they did a great job. I'd recommend all 4 DVDs. Its an awesome watch, stoned or dead sober.
[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by French Toast on Tue Apr 26th at 9:51pm 2005

I've read Douglas Adams' trilogy in five parts, from HHG to Mostly Harmless. They are probably my favourite books. Because of that, I'm probably not going to enjoy the movie at all. However, the screenplay was written by Douglas Adams himself, so maybe it won't suck.

I guess I'll wait and see... [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Adam Hawkins on Tue Apr 26th at 10:39pm 2005

If you think you're not going to enjoy it because of their your favourite books then i'd recommend you treat the film like a separate entity in its own right. Sure, it's not going to be super-faithful to the book but who really cares? Enjoy the film for what it is, not what you think it should be.

Course, if the film sucks (as a film....and not a 'film of the book') then go ahead and nitpick smiley

Heh, i've even confused myself there!

[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Crono on Wed Apr 27th at 1:16am 2005

? quote:I NEED to read the book before I see the movie. I made the
mistake of watching the Lord of the Rings before reading the books and
so I couldn't stop envisioning Elijah Wood as Frodo when reading.
That's enough to drive a man crazy. I can't stand Elijah Wood,
except in "Sin City" because he's mute.


The first book should only take you about a night to read through. Unless you get headaches from innumerable paradoxes ...

The film, in general, from what I've seen in the trailers, looks spot on. Things that have me excited: Sam Rockwell as Zaphod, Alan Rickman as Marvin, and the vogons are puppets, not CG. Which, to me, is a Godsend. Puppets and miniatures aren't used like they used to be, which is a shame, because it's a very good method. It's "amazing" when CG, miniatures, and puppets are molded seamlessly in a film.

Oh and French Toast: Don't Panic, I'm sure it'll be good. [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by French Toast on Wed Apr 27th at 11:07pm 2005

Heh, nice one Crono. I'm sure I'm just preparing myself for the worst, and expecting it, that way if it's good, I'll be really happy! It's brilliant... [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Orpheus on Wed Apr 27th at 11:26pm 2005

? quoting Agent Smith
Are you serious Orph, I mean, maybe its a primarily Australian thing, but we joke around all the time with stereotypes. Nothing serious of course, at least no one I know, but there's all sorts of stereotypical characteristics for various groups.



Anyway, before it gets de-railed anymore, perhaps it might be good to get back on topic.

Well, of course we make jokes from time to time, basically in light of a particularly silly event. IE "Look at that silly Pollock" or some other nonsense.. around here, quite a few posts concerning "Americans" are far from jesting IMO.. but in all fairness, its not epidemic in any way so i am not overly concerned. i mostly say "where the heck did that come from?"

and yes PLEASE get my thread back on topic before someone screws up and gets it locks on me.

[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by G4MER on Thu Apr 28th at 1:01am 2005

So I took out my 3 DVD set of StarWars Episodes 4,5,6. And started watching them. I then watched DVD 1 and 2. So I am now ready for Star Wars 3.. Just a few more days.. God I hope its worth it. [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Thu Apr 28th at 1:32am 2005

Haha I did the exact same thing!

It just reaffirmed my feelings that 1 and 2 are pretty bad. While 4, 5, and 6 are amazing.
[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Crono on Thu Apr 28th at 8:13am 2005

I'm sorry, 4, 5, and 6 aren't "amazing", they're good, but not amazing. From an acting point alone, it is sub-par. I'm not saying I don't love Star Wars or anything, I just think it's about time people recognized that they aren't masterpieces.

I think a group of friends and I are watching Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Clone Wars I and II before seeing the midnight showing of Revenge of the Sith, then coming back and watching A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
Oh and by the way, Clone Wars is good. Kicks the ever loving crap out of Attack of the Clones (which would have been better simply called "Clone Wars" or something as such. Every other SW film has a title with "deep" meaning past a physical act)
I've only seen Attack of the Clones once though ... and that was three years ago in theaters. Maybe, I'll think higher of it, not sure though (doubt it).
Oh and if Grevious is anything like he is in Clone Wars: I'll crap my pants. Awesome. (The more mature rating for the film also has me "pumped" all SW films are PG except EPIII, which means: VIOLENCE AND KILLING! that means: less lines from Hayden Christensen smiley) [addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Thu Apr 28th at 11:57am 2005

I guess I associate the original trilogy with my childhood. I remember watching it as a kid and being so enamored with the plot. You don't care much for acting when you're little. That's sort of carried over I guess. It doesn't matter to me that there are awkward scenes between Han and Leia in the third movie that make me cringe now. Objectively it's not amazing, you're right, but it's definitely better than the dialogue and Hayden's acting in episodes one and two.
[addsig]



Quote
 Re: Recently watched
Posted by G4MER on Thu Apr 28th at 1:47pm 2005

? quoting Crono
I'm sorry, 4, 5, and 6 aren't "amazing", they're good, but not amazing. From an acting point alone, it is sub-par. I'm not saying I don't love Star Wars or anything, I just think it's about time people recognized that they aren't masterpieces.

WOA hold up a sec. When these were made, they were in fact masterpieces. Ok held to todays standards they would be sub-par.. but for the time period they were made.. Masterpieces.

[addsig]




« previous page 123
...
66
67
68
...
128129130 next page »
Post Reply