Well, look who just popped open a fresh can of venom.

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Volans - Aug 23, 2005 8:08:42 am PDT #6658 of 10002
move out and draw fire

And, given how much I felt like the movies have been made largely because it seemed like a good idea to the studio (as opposed to, LotR, which seemed like a good idea to the Director), and so were done now, rather than a generation from now, it seems like a rejection of world of Book (which Hermione is very tied to, in a broader sense) in favor of the world of Film (which is where a lot of the changes to MovieHermione's geneology lie, IMO).

This is really well put.

Another friend just watched the trailer and commented that Hermione was prettier than Fleur.

And I hate to say it, but I think they made Ron uglier. And the hair in GoF isn't helping.


DebetEsse - Aug 23, 2005 8:13:09 am PDT #6659 of 10002
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Oh, totally hopeless. Well, apart from that, in a generation or so, a kid who grew up with the books will say "Dude! We can do better! We must make Harry Potter into a tv series! Straight from the books!"

Another friend just watched the trailer and commented that Hermione was prettier than Fleur.

Pre-zactly.


erikaj - Aug 23, 2005 8:15:09 am PDT #6660 of 10002
Always Anti-fascist!

But sometimes that happens, right? People get to be friends and they get roles. And maybe Hermione's role is "Good thing she's smart, because she's not pretty."(I didn't have this, uh, "my friend" did.) And no matter what, you can see yourself as that forever, despite the changes you(or nature) have given your appearance.


Jessica - Aug 23, 2005 8:35:25 am PDT #6661 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

And I hate to say it, but I think they made Ron uglier.

If by "they," you mean puberty. (Not that the hair is helping.)

I'm unable to have any feelings on Hermione because right now all of my did-they-even-read-the-book female casting rage is directed at the new Pride and Prejudice. I have liked Kiera Knightly in many of her films. She is not, however, an actress one looks at and immediately thinks "Well, maybe she has a great personality."


§ ita § - Aug 23, 2005 8:37:25 am PDT #6662 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

She is not, however, an actress one looks at and immediately thinks "Well, maybe she has a great personality."

Have you seen the Domino trailer?


Nutty - Aug 23, 2005 8:38:54 am PDT #6663 of 10002
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."

I have liked Kiera Knightly in many of her films.

I haven't. Also, since I've never seen the wicker bra movie from last summer, I remain unconvinced that she could pull off period, much less darting-wit and cool-dislike Jane Austen period.

Also, I tend to think that Empire dresses are a lot more flattering to round people than to stick-shaped ones. If you dont't got no boobies, there's nothing else the dress shows off, you know?


Cashmere - Aug 23, 2005 8:41:27 am PDT #6664 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.

Also, I tend to think that Empire dresses are a lot more flattering to round people than to stick-shaped ones. If you dont't got no boobies, there's nothing else the dress shows off, you know?

e.g. Gwyneth Paltrow as Emma.


Volans - Aug 23, 2005 8:42:27 am PDT #6665 of 10002
move out and draw fire

If by "they," you mean puberty. (Not that the hair is helping.)

Well, I meant "the filmmakers made Ron uglier in the movies than I thought he was in the books" but your point is solid also, so pick your own antecedent to my unclear pronoun and go with it.

Just watched the Brothers Grimm clips. Matt Damon's accent sounds pretty good. Damn. Why can't I dislike him like I want to?


§ ita § - Aug 23, 2005 8:42:32 am PDT #6666 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

If you dont't got no boobies, there's nothing else the dress shows off, you know?

They plump up okay.


Cashmere - Aug 23, 2005 8:43:22 am PDT #6667 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.

Damn. Why can't I dislike him like I want to?

Because he left that Affleck fellow behind and became a better actor.