Hmph. The first time I saw PotC is was for the Orli factor. The second and third times were all about Johnny, and the fourth had a bit of a, "hey, wait, what about Jack?' influence. But Orli certainly had a pre-PotC buzz.
So that's my dream. That and some stuff about cigars and a tunnel.
Faith ,'Get It Done'
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Calli - May 03, 2005 7:42:28 am PDT #2441 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
§ ita § - May 03, 2005 7:44:22 am PDT #2442 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Fellowship and Two Towers were out at that point -- he'd definitely bust out as the teen heartthrob of choice before TTT even made it onscreen.
It's kinda creepy, except -- he's really pretty and it meant lots of pictures for this sorely visual girl to collect.
Liese S. - May 03, 2005 8:01:47 am PDT #2443 of 10002
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Oh, yeah, Orli was totally the swoon boy of teenyboppers everywhere well before PotC.
That's heartening news about the Guide. I had to be restrained from going back to see it immediately after, so I estimate there will be at least some repeat viewing. I'll be good for at least one other weekend stat.
And, aww, about "So long." Sweet. I did get all teary at the simple "for Douglas" dedication. Did I already mention that? 'Cause, I'm a sap.
bon bon - May 03, 2005 8:34:16 am PDT #2444 of 10002
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
As someone who might have been paying attention to this stuff, it's insane how hard he took off with so little source material.
Agreed.
Wasn't he cast on the basis of his sudden popularity?
Vonnie K - May 03, 2005 8:34:37 am PDT #2445 of 10002
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
There's a Michael Powell restrospective in Walter Reade Theater in NYC during the month of May. Would someone(s) go see some of the films so that I can vicariously live through them? Pretty please?
Gandalfe - May 03, 2005 8:45:06 am PDT #2446 of 10002
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
Am I, like, the only person who didn't know that Jonathon Rhys-Meyers is playing Elvis in a CBS miniseries?
Scrappy - May 03, 2005 8:48:47 am PDT #2447 of 10002
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Yes, Gandalfe, the only one.
§ ita § - May 03, 2005 8:49:01 am PDT #2448 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Am I, like, the only person who didn't know that Jonathon Rhys-Meyers is playing Elvis in a CBS miniseries?
Well, you did know about Boreanaz in Crow IV, so you're not that out of the loop.
Kalshane - May 03, 2005 8:58:14 am PDT #2449 of 10002
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Crow IV?!?! Apparently, I was out of the loop on the existance of III. Which considering II, is probably a good thing. (Though I was aware of the whole DB in a Crow sequel thing.)
sumi - May 03, 2005 9:00:36 am PDT #2450 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
Hey, not only is there a sneak peak at the next HP movie during the televised showing of PoA Saturday night -- they are going to show the trailer for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe during the movie.