Super 8: Why does the alien kidnap all those people?
Anya, the Shopkeepers of America called. They wanted me to tell you that 'please go' just got replaced with 'have a nice day.'
Xander ,'Selfless'
Buffista Movies 7: Brides for 7 Samurai
A place to talk about movies--old and new, good and bad, high art and high cheese. It's the place to place your kittens on the award winners, gossip about upcoming fims and discuss DVD releases and extras. Spoiler policy: White font all plot-related discussion until a movie's been in wide release two weeks, and keep the major HSQ in white font until two weeks after the video/DVD release.
Juliebird - Jun 11, 2011 6:23:09 am PDT #14747 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 11, 2011 7:23:21 am PDT #14748 of 30000
"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
Oh, I hated the Star Trek reboot as a whole. It was somewhat redeemed by great performances from Quinto, Urban, and of course Nimoy, but the plot made almost no sense and the pace made it feel like someone had beat me to the fast forward button. The surest way to get me into the sequel would be to keep Abrams on valium the whole time he makes it.
DavidS - Jun 11, 2011 7:24:13 am PDT #14749 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Juliebird, I haven't seen the movie but I'm gonna say anal probes. It's a classic for a reason.
I'm looking at an old AVClub Q&A on Drop-Everything movies, essentially movies that if you stumble on them on cable you're immediately sucked into watching them.
Barton Fink is probably my #1 in this category, but just about any Coen Bros. movie seems infinitely rewatchable. I don't even like Hudsucker Proxy that much, at least by Coen Bro standards, but damned if I haven't watched it halfway through twice in the last couple months.
Steph L. - Jun 11, 2011 7:28:06 am PDT #14750 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I'm looking at an old AVClub Q&A on Drop-Everything movies, essentially movies that if you stumble on them on cable you're immediately sucked into watching them.
Ahahaha! Mine are...not so highbrow. I am but a brainstem when it comes to movies. It's better to not mention my Drop-Everything movies when the bar was set at Barton Fink.
DavidS - Jun 11, 2011 7:29:06 am PDT #14751 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I am but a brainstem when it comes to movies. It's better to not mention my Drop-Everything movies when the bar was set at Barton Fink.
Oh, the list and discussion wasn't so highbrow. Lots of romcoms and Steel Magnolias, Caddyshack, Dave, The American President, Back to School (the Rodney Dangerfield movie) and Clueless and action movie goofiness like that (Red Dawn, Die Hard).
Steph L. - Jun 11, 2011 7:31:10 am PDT #14752 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Oh, the list and discussion wasn't so highbrow.
I believe that. But the bar is set kind of high here. Like admitting to liking the powdered canned cheese after someone mentions liking Humboldt Fog.
Steph L. - Jun 11, 2011 7:32:49 am PDT #14753 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Now I'm wondering if people have a Drop-Everything Cheese. Like, if you're at a party, say, and you see it set out on the food table, would you kick an old lady in the shins to get to it?
I am fond of smoked gouda in that way.
DavidS - Jun 11, 2011 7:33:50 am PDT #14754 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Lately I've been catching Emmett up on the classics of 80s comedy, so we've been digging into the Bill Murray ouevre. He loves Stripes and I think he'll dig Meatballs.
Which used to be always on cable but now I haven't seen it in a while. Fortunately I can grab a used DVD copy at Ameoba for like $2.
DavidS - Jun 11, 2011 7:34:48 am PDT #14755 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I am fond of smoked gouda in that way.
I know JZ has a hard-on for some kind of Guiness streaked cheese that she can never find.
Emmett would push you aside for Brie-en-Croute.
DavidS - Jun 11, 2011 7:40:18 am PDT #14756 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Also, I'm going to make Emmett watch high school movies with me this summer. I'm trying to come up with a comprehensive list.
So pipe up with your favorite high school flicks.
I'll start with:
Rushmore
Sixteen Candles
Ferris Beueller
Carrie
Clueless
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Dazed and Confused