I agree with you, Gris.
Wash: Don't fall asleep now. Sleepiness is weakness of character. Ask anyone. You're acting captain. Know what happens you fall asleep now? Zoe: Jayne slits my throat, and takes over. Wash: That's right. Zoe: And we can't stop it.
'Shindig'
Buffista Movies 4: Straight to Video
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Polter-Cow - Aug 18, 2005 7:15:39 am PDT #6536 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Nutty - Aug 18, 2005 7:17:36 am PDT #6537 of 10002
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
the "Queen of Darkness"
I think my fourth grade math teacher is not actually a character in Beowulf, although it would be funny to see her eaten by a thyrse.
I think Wealtheow and Hygd are probably not big enough roles for someone who can claim "tabloids smooshed my name!" This may end up being a very, very strange Beowulf.
Kate P. - Aug 18, 2005 7:23:34 am PDT #6538 of 10002
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Also, it's being made with the same kind of motion-capture animation that was used in Polar Express. I think I may be staying away from this one.
DawnK - Aug 18, 2005 7:28:39 am PDT #6539 of 10002
giraffe mode
Oh man, I was bummed by the creepy vacant eyes (and the dancing) in Polar Express. It's the book we read on Christmas eve every year (and sap that I am, I still get teary) so I'mma vote no on Beowulf for us. Oh well, I was looking forward to it, but now not so much.
ChiKat - Aug 18, 2005 7:31:52 am PDT #6540 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
There is a new version of Beowulf coming out this year called Beowulf & Grendel. The web site has some pictures and it looks stunning. All filmed in Iceland.
Sean K - Aug 18, 2005 7:32:42 am PDT #6541 of 10002
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Oh wow. I really like that cast.
Betsy HP - Aug 18, 2005 7:50:32 am PDT #6542 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Isn't March the traditional "This movie sucks" release month?
Kathy A - Aug 18, 2005 7:57:11 am PDT #6543 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Usually, the dumping grounds are January and August. By the time you get to March, the competition for theater space isn't as bad (the Oscar bait films have moved on), so better films have a chance to get noticed.
Kathy A - Aug 18, 2005 8:08:22 am PDT #6544 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Cereal to add this sad obit--Pixar Animation's Joe Ranft, 45, dies in car accident. R.I.P., Wheezy!
Frankenbuddha - Aug 18, 2005 8:13:04 am PDT #6545 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Oh that just sucks.