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Buffista Movies 7: Brides for 7 Samurai

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Juliebird - Jul 25, 2012 2:10:28 pm PDT #21977 of 30000

I am the fly who dreams of the spider

I was talking Verbs with my 23 y/o seasonal and she's just adorable. When I clarified that it was Christian Bale who starred as Batman, she remarked how it was funny how a big role like Batman could suddenly launch an actor into the limelight. I've only got a decade on her, but I felt like I was 60 when I had to remark that Christian Bale had made a name for himself decades ago. Maybe it's not a generational thing so much as someone who doesn't dig movies that much? I thought it was bad when I had to explain who The Goonies were.

I'm terribly pleased with my volunteers and interns this year. They're mostly Firefly/Buffy fans and wear geeky t-shirts to movies. The last place I worked I was mocked endlessly about Firefly. Now I think I've arrived. Everyone's favourite colour is orange and they dig Captain Tightpants. If I was paid a living wage I'd be in Heaven.

Watching Verbs, I couldn't believe in some moments that I was watching Tom Hardy. He was like four times bigger than in Warrior! And yet, the speed with which he wailed on Batman near the end was incredible. God, he made me cry at the end, and then I laughed inappropriately as his head was blasted off his body.

Sophia Brooks - Jul 25, 2012 2:23:25 pm PDT #21978 of 30000

Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

So , I take it she is not a Newsies fan?

Juliebird - Jul 25, 2012 2:42:29 pm PDT #21979 of 30000

I am the fly who dreams of the spider

Apparently not. She mentioned Drew Barrymore as a comparison. I was heartened that at least she'd seen E.T., but disgruntled at the comparison.

For a while, when going over tool safety with the kids at work, I'd bring up The Goonies and the rake as for why you don't put the tines up. After the third group that looked at me blankly, I gave up and cried in a quiet corner.

Connie Neil - Jul 25, 2012 3:13:57 pm PDT #21980 of 30000

brillig

I saw The Goonies once. It was . . . cute?

DavidS - Jul 25, 2012 3:14:55 pm PDT #21981 of 30000

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

I saw The Goonies once. It was . . . cute?

Don't get me started.

Steph L. - Jul 25, 2012 3:27:37 pm PDT #21982 of 30000

this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Haters to the left, yo.

Connie Neil - Jul 25, 2012 3:29:10 pm PDT #21983 of 30000

brillig

I'm playing the age card for this one. I think I'm ten years too old to appreciate Goonies.

Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 25, 2012 4:06:14 pm PDT #21984 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'm the right age to appreciate Goonies, I just don't.

DavidS - Jul 25, 2012 4:16:00 pm PDT #21985 of 30000

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

Haters to the left, yo.

HATERS FRONT AND CENTER TO RAIN DOWN SCORN AND ENMITY FOR ALL ETERNITY!11!

bon bon - Jul 25, 2012 4:23:33 pm PDT #21986 of 30000

It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

Oh, but Goonies is straight up not good.

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