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Buffista Movies 4: Straight to Video

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Gandalfe - Oct 01, 2005 9:53:06 pm PDT #7683 of 10002

The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.

I know Mirrormask is in obscenely limited release right now, but anyone who can go see it should -- it's absolutely enchanting and becautiful and wonderful and OMG the library scene made me want to stand up in the theatre and cheer.

My only complaint with it can be resolved here: Was the sound off for you? 'Cause 1/2 the time I couldn't hear what they were saying, but that may have been the shitty theater I was at, that hasn't updated anything besides the marquee since 1972. And it's changed hands about 12 times since then.

The girl playing the main character is excellent too -- if Gaiman ever gets High Cost of Living off the ground, she'd make a fantastic Death.

I did have to wonder when Helena Bonham Carter managed to find time to clone herself.

Sean K - Oct 01, 2005 11:42:19 pm PDT #7684 of 10002

You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

that may have been the shitty theater I was at, that hasn't updated anything besides the marquee since 1972.

This could have been it. There are some sound systems out there that are in really sorry shape.

Jessica - Oct 02, 2005 5:07:25 am PDT #7685 of 10002

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

The sound was fine in my theatre, Gandalfe.

I did have to wonder when Helena Bonham Carter managed to find time to clone herself.

Yes -- they've got the exact same eyes. And her character being named Helena didn't help that cognitive dissonance one bit.

DavidS - Oct 02, 2005 9:09:48 am PDT #7686 of 10002

"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I forgot to mention, we got a Mirrormask poster at our showing. (Free with large popcorn and large drink.) It's already up in Emmett's room.

Mr. Broom - Oct 02, 2005 8:31:29 pm PDT #7687 of 10002

"When I look at people that I would like to feel have been a mentor or an inspiring kind of archetype of what I'd love to see my career eventually be mentioned as a footnote for in the same paragraph, it would be, like, Bowie." ~Trent Reznor

We've seen the heartwarming comedy "Shining." Now see "Titanic" the horror picture. [link]

Oh, and "West Side Story" too. [link]

Gandalfe - Oct 02, 2005 8:55:30 pm PDT #7688 of 10002

The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.

That's more like it, Mr Broom.

§ ita § - Oct 03, 2005 7:08:01 am PDT #7689 of 10002

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

They altered the West Side Story visuals, didn't they? Wasn't that against the rules? As far as I'm concerned, Titanic is a horror story, so that's no stretch.

Frankenbuddha - Oct 03, 2005 8:04:29 am PDT #7690 of 10002

"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

In honor of the upcoming Wallis & Gromit movie, I picked up CREATURE COMFORTS SEASON 1, which came out (or came out again) last Tuesday.

It says 13 episodes plus the original short (plus making of stuff). I don't know where these got broadcast, but I'm thoroughly chuffed about this. Is there a good web site to decode DVD easter eggs out there? It wouldn't surprise me if the hid the CC ad campaign somewhere instead of having them as an official item on the disc.

§ ita § - Oct 03, 2005 8:06:11 am PDT #7691 of 10002

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Easter egg sites.

Frankenbuddha - Oct 03, 2005 8:59:42 am PDT #7692 of 10002

"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Y'know, you'd think at this point I'd just learn to Google things before I ask, but nooooooo.

Although I also was hoping someone had a particularly good one that they knew of, I guess.

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