And another link: [link]
This is the Star Wars trilogy as recounted by someone who has never seen it.
Hey, if it means I don't have to read any more, woo and, might I add, a big hoo.
Xander ,'Sleeper'
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Volans - Jan 20, 2009 5:07:50 am PST #9569 of 10000
move out and draw fire
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 20, 2009 7:40:09 am PST #9570 of 10000
"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
I hear that they are charging an extra fee at some theatres - to cover the cost of replacing the 3D glasses.
Oh, I hope that's what it was. When I ended up paying $8 for an afternoon matinee, I assumed the local cinema had upped its ticket prices to East Coast levels once its competition closed.
Juliebird - Jan 20, 2009 1:51:17 pm PST #9571 of 10000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
tiggy, links like that need to come with a warning!
I already had a bad day, thought your link was also Star Wars related and a funny pick-me-up, and now I am thoroughly depressed.
I need a beer . . . or six.
eta feeling better now, and wanted to clarify that that documentary looks amazing, and really fucking heartbreaking and horrific. But amazing.
§ ita § - Jan 20, 2009 3:09:12 pm PST #9572 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Manic Pixie Dream Girls--one of my most hated fictional stereotypes. I'm glad someone named it for me.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 20, 2009 4:55:54 pm PST #9573 of 10000
"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
In general I share your hatred for the type, but the ladies Hepburn are immune to my scorn regardless of how flighty their characters may be.
§ ita § - Jan 20, 2009 4:59:29 pm PST #9574 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I never made it all the way through Breakfast at Tiffany's, so I have no official opinion there. I don't think that Kate was a MPDG in Bringing Up Baby, but I could be biased. I mean, she was a wackaloon, and he did loosen up, but I don't feel the movie worshipped her like many of the others prostrate themselves to the trope.
Juliebird - Jan 20, 2009 5:06:12 pm PST #9575 of 10000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
My fave scene is when she went all swinging on the jail door mob gal.
I can't give you anything but love, baby!
Atropa - Jan 20, 2009 5:23:45 pm PST #9576 of 10000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I don't think that Kate was a MPDG in Bringing Up Baby, but I could be biased.
nods
I refuse to accept that Kate was a MPDG, either.
And, after reading through the entire article, I am left with the suspicion that there were some guys who expected me to be their MPDG.
Laga - Jan 20, 2009 5:40:28 pm PST #9577 of 10000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
My love for Audrey runs deep but I still hate My Fair Lady.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 20, 2009 5:55:22 pm PST #9578 of 10000
"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
That list also reminded me that I really need to get around to watching Annie Hall one of these days. (I've been holding out for a cinema showing.)