I love Streets of Fire. I still think the moment when The Sorels realize they're being hijacked by a famous person and take the opportunity to sing her a song is one of the funnier movie moments ever.
Zoe: We're getting him back. Jayne: What are we gonna do, clone him?
'War Stories'
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Ginger - Jan 21, 2005 4:57:16 am PST #8268 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
tommyrot - Jan 21, 2005 5:05:11 am PST #8269 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Did not like Streets of Fire, mostly because I have a big hate-on for Jim Steinman.
Lilty Cash - Jan 21, 2005 5:08:23 am PST #8270 of 10001
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
I finally get to see Phantom tonight! Huzzah!!!
juliana - Jan 21, 2005 5:20:18 am PST #8271 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
I only tried to watch The Princess Bride once on TV, they shortened my favourite scene
Which one did they cut, ita?
Bill Murray manages to break my heart quite often while annoying me with his characters. Lost In Translation remains one of my favorite performances of his, with Ghostbusters coming in a close second.
Eeeee! Roxanne-love!!! My favorite part is when he's walking down the street after meeting up with the two firefighters who are leading Elsie the cow toward the firehouse. He's just ranting in the funniest way imaginable, and it kills me every time. LA Story is also super-fantastic. I wish, oh I wish Picasso At The Lapin Agile would finally make it onto the screen. Is brilliant. You must check it out if you love Mr. Martin.
Connie Neil - Jan 21, 2005 5:25:08 am PST #8272 of 10001
brillig
My favorite bit from Roxanne:
"I have a dream! It's not a big dream! I would like for the people of this town, if something is on fire, to think think that calling the fire department is a *good* idea!" And he picks up the fire extinguisher and puts out the fire in the garbage can.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 21, 2005 5:40:33 am PST #8273 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
The Matchmaker, anyone?
I loved that movie.
§ ita § - Jan 21, 2005 5:45:19 am PST #8274 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Which one did they cut, ita?
They shortened the lightning sand scene, when they're underground. Given that a) that's my most romantic movie scene (from dive to him putting his hand on the small of her back after the rescue) and b) I can't help breathing in time to it, it spoiled the experience for me.
beathen - Jan 21, 2005 6:37:38 am PST #8275 of 10001
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.
Groundhog Day is one of two movies in which I can stand AM. The other is Hudson Hawk.
HUDSON HAWK!!!!
The last time I poked my head in here I mentioned I liked this movie. Parts of it were just...weird, but I liked the heist scenes.
juliana - Jan 21, 2005 6:39:48 am PST #8276 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
They shortened the lightning sand scene, when they're underground.
Man, that sucks.
Matt, I liked The Matchmaker, as well. Denis Leary and Janeane Garafalo getting hooked up? Snarktastic. It's not great cinema, but it's pleasant fluff.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 21, 2005 6:42:58 am PST #8277 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
Huh. I remembered it as her getting hooked up with the Irish guy that was all mocking toward her at first.