The Johnny Depp as Tonto picture reminded me of a bit from a Dana Stabenow book. A guy who'd decided to have his true name delivered by the universe sat outside and waited for it. As he waited, a seagull flew over and - splat! - right on his head. Acknowledging the vagaries of the universe, he took that as his true name - Shitting Seagull.
Do you see any goats around? No, because I sacrificed them.
Willow ,'Showtime'
Buffista Movies 7: Brides for 7 Samurai
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Toddson - Apr 24, 2012 10:36:25 am PDT #19584 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Tom Scola - Apr 24, 2012 10:51:28 am PDT #19585 of 30000
hwæt
quester - Apr 24, 2012 10:56:00 am PDT #19586 of 30000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Backlash! That was the word I was trying to think of when I posted that I hoped Depp got hit with some. Or pie in the face.
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 24, 2012 12:59:09 pm PDT #19587 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
I vote for backlash. As long as he's wearing that much greasepaint, the pie would slide right off.
tommyrot - Apr 24, 2012 12:59:33 pm PDT #19588 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.
Polter-Cow - Apr 24, 2012 2:11:02 pm PDT #19589 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Some choice lines from advance reviews of The Avengers (97% on RT):
The dialogue sparkles as brightly as the special effects; these people may be wearing ridiculous costumes but they're well fleshed-out underneath. And so in every regard, this movie truly fulfills its hype.
Like a superior, state-of-the-art model built from reconstituted parts, Joss Whedon's buoyant, witty and robustly entertaining superhero smash-up is escapism of a sophisticated order.
Josh Whedon has pulled together an action movie of real wit, fun and spectacle, with some remarkable setpieces for a director not previously noted for visual flair.
Wildly entertaining yet brilliantly cohesive, wonderfully characterised, deftly humorous and packed with heart, this is an absolute winner.
The Avengers is one of the greatest superhero films ever made. It's smart, fast, unrelenting fun. An instant, nuanced classic.
Apparently, bootleg copies of Transformers 3 made it to Asgard.
Typo Boy - Apr 24, 2012 2:14:48 pm PDT #19590 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Great reviews. One question.In trailers, why is Thor described as a Demigod? I thought he was a God - no "demi" about it or. (OK and really an alien .., but still if not a God a "God". I did read some playing around with the idea that he was just a super-mutant with delusions of godhead. But then totally not a God and still no "demi".
quester - Apr 24, 2012 4:14:39 pm PDT #19591 of 30000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Hungry Hungry Hippos--the Movie
OK, not really. But the fake movie poster is cool.
I would so watch that!
Steph L. - Apr 24, 2012 4:58:15 pm PDT #19592 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Oh my god I CANNOT WAIT for The Avengers.
DavidS - Apr 24, 2012 5:02:34 pm PDT #19593 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Oh my god I CANNOT WAIT for The Avengers.
You will wait. Stay! Wait!