they're finally filming The Host! i'm not exactly thrilled with who they've cast, but this was by far Stephenie Meyer's best book. [link]
What is your childhood trauma?
Cordelia ,'Lessons'
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tiggy - Mar 22, 2012 9:45:25 am PDT #18888 of 30000
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
smonster - Mar 22, 2012 10:52:41 am PDT #18889 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
tiggy, that's filming here, too. In Baton Rouge, I think.
tiggy - Mar 22, 2012 10:59:29 am PDT #18890 of 30000
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
really? weird. does Baton Rouge look like Arizona? because that's where the majority of the book is set. movie magic, i suppose!
Polter-Cow - Mar 22, 2012 1:21:35 pm PDT #18891 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
'Hunger Games': 16 (Im)posters.
What could Suzanne Collins' saga be like if Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Bay, David Fincher, Roger Corman, or others directed it? Start by imagining the art...
The Terrence Malick/Werner Herzog combo is beautiful, and I don't even like those guys.
tommyrot - Mar 22, 2012 1:31:17 pm PDT #18892 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Based on a book or something
With Eddie Murphy as Haymitch
Nnnoooooo!
Connie Neil - Mar 22, 2012 4:14:58 pm PDT #18893 of 30000
brillig
Good god, the KSL (major Salt Lake City broadcaster) movie reviewer is warning people that Hunger Games is a problematic movie for girls because
Moreover, the Hunger Games seems to be sending a particular kind of message: It's possible to change the world, to make things better, but only if you have a cute, fashion-centric and cleverly constructed media campaign. What changes the world? Looking good for the masses. Winning their hearts with an unrequited love story, a few quips and propaganda pieces, and a cool looking uniform.
and
All in all close look at Katniss' story and actions shows that The Hunger Games probably provides a slightly better example than Twilight, but by how much is unclear. Not only does she engage in the same kind of passive, indecisive, girly, over-the-top behavior that Bella does, but those things are elevated to the level of saving the world and liberating perhaps millions of people from an oppressive government.
Does anyone really think playing dress-up is that powerful of a tool?
Fortunately he's getting a lot of WTFs in the comments, but he's also defending his viewpoint.
edit: [link]
for those who want to try and puzzle out his logic for themselves.
Frankenbuddha - Mar 22, 2012 4:20:15 pm PDT #18894 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I want to see the Nolan version, dammit!
SuziQ - Mar 22, 2012 4:23:59 pm PDT #18895 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
So, ummm, are people buying snacks to eat while watching The Hunger Games.
Frankenbuddha - Mar 22, 2012 4:24:49 pm PDT #18896 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Shouldn't sneaking them in be a point of pride?
tommyrot - Mar 22, 2012 4:38:39 pm PDT #18897 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Or to complete the experience, you have to buy expensive Panem snacks.