Huh. I thought "This movie made me happier than anything except *Spy Kids*." Which is to say, being like *Spy Kids*? Not an insult. The most visually inventive movie I'd seen in years, for one thing.
Mal: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know... shoot 'em. Zoe: Shoot 'em? Mal: Politely.
'Serenity'
The Minearverse 3: The Network Is a Harsh Mistress
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Betsy HP - Nov 07, 2004 5:51:31 pm PST #2846 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
Polter-Cow - Nov 07, 2004 6:05:36 pm PST #2847 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Which is to say, being like *Spy Kids*? Not an insult.
Absolutely, Betsy!
In addition to the above Minear-related discussion, did anyone else get a Holtz vibe when Buddy threatened to take Jack-Jack and raise him as his own?
Wolfram - Nov 08, 2004 5:32:35 am PST #2848 of 10001
Visilurking
Which is to say, being like *Spy Kids*? Not an insult.
I didn't mean Spy Kids was bad. I meant that the scene where the rest of the family goes to the remote island to rescue dad, and then mom gets separated and the kids are on their own, well it started to approach the same setup that the first Spy Kids had. IOW, been there, seen that.
That's not to say that I didn't do my share of eye-rolling during Spy Kids, because you bet I did. But an enjoyable movie, nevertheless.
libkitty - Nov 08, 2004 9:18:39 am PST #2849 of 10001
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
Love the reality show idea P-C. It would be like getting a "best bits" show; like picking the chocolate chips out of a muffin, or the really cheesy Doritos out of the bag, or adding LOTS of extra lemon to your salad.
Stephanie - Nov 10, 2004 3:08:39 am PST #2850 of 10001
Trust my rage
I just pre-ordered Wonderfalls (using the buffista link, BTW). According to amazon, the series stars Katie Finneran and some other people. WTF? Why isn't Caroline's name first?
Sean K - Nov 10, 2004 10:17:56 am PST #2851 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Probably for the same reason that David Lynch's Dune "starred" Sting, and a whole bunch of other people nobody had ever heard of, all of whom had much bigger parts.
Except that, it's not like Katie Finneran is busting out all over in mega-stardom or anything, so we're back to WTF???
DXMachina - Nov 10, 2004 12:05:48 pm PST #2852 of 10001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Except that, it's not like Katie Finneran is busting out all over in mega-stardom or anything, so we're back to WTF???
I was about to say...
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 10, 2004 12:15:58 pm PST #2853 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Yeah, so far Rue McLanahan has been the biggest name I've seen associated with the show in front of the camera.
Betsy HP - Nov 10, 2004 12:21:05 pm PST #2854 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
David Lynch's Dune "starred" Sting, and a whole bunch of other people nobody had ever heard of, all of whom had much bigger parts.
I dunno. That wasn't a small gold lamé bat.
Allyson - Nov 10, 2004 12:34:41 pm PST #2855 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I have never been able to watch more than 15 minutes of Dune. Ever. I suddenly become 4 years old and must become distracted by lint on the floor, a sound outside, my own toes, whatever else is around.
I imagine that the psychological effect Dune has on me is what ADD must be like.