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[KDibildeaux]

Well....... gottta say the Twilight books were a guilty pleasure of mine , I have girly moments once in a while . The movies I find kinda meh (though I love the location and scenery) and think they totally miscast Edward, but oh well.

Are they written with the same huge font as Harry Pooper books? You know the kind of font that makes you think you are back in third grade in the special bus?

I'm pretty sure the content of the book takes care of that

Mean!

I did feel kind of old reading the books

[sageoftruth]

I'm pretty sure the content of the book takes care of that

Mean!

I did feel kind of old reading the books

Ah, that's one of the worst things about growing up: Feeling immature doing something you used to love. Blind Guardian sparked my interest in the Dragonlance saga, but I was too old to still find it interesting. Sigh.

[KDibildeaux]

I'm pretty sure the content of the book takes care of that

Mean!

I did feel kind of old reading the books

Ah, that's one of the worst things about growing up: Feeling immature doing something you used to love. Blind Guardian sparked my interest in the Dragonlance saga, but I was too old to still find it interesting. Sigh.

Yeah, growing up is overrated!

[Fatum11]

Well....... gottta say the Twilight books were a guilty pleasure of mine , I have girly moments once in a while . The movies I find kinda meh (though I love the location and scenery) and think they totally miscast Edward, but oh well.

I think they miscast everyone except maybe Alice and Jacob.

[KDibildeaux]

Well....... gottta say the Twilight books were a guilty pleasure of mine , I have girly moments once in a while . The movies I find kinda meh (though I love the location and scenery) and think they totally miscast Edward, but oh well.

I think they miscast everyone except maybe Alice and Jacob.

Hm...... I tend to agree, though physically I think Bella is pretty well cast. Acting wise.......... not so much

[sageoftruth]

Well....... gottta say the Twilight books were a guilty pleasure of mine , I have girly moments once in a while . The movies I find kinda meh (though I love the location and scenery) and think they totally miscast Edward, but oh well.

I think they miscast everyone except maybe Alice and Jacob.

Hm...... I tend to agree, though physically I think Bella is pretty well cast. Acting wise.......... not so much

I still can't help wondering what casting her with Keeanu Reeves would be like. She's like his female counterpart isn't she?

[DrinkMoxie]

the ONLY way they could get me to watch those movies would be to make a remake called Twiright and have the entire cast be naked asian girlies... I'd still watch it on mute

[KDibildeaux]

I think they miscast everyone except maybe Alice and Jacob.

Hm...... I tend to agree, though physically I think Bella is pretty well cast. Acting wise.......... not so much

I still can't help wondering what casting her with Keeanu Reeves would be like. She's like his female counterpart isn't she?

Hadn't thought of that

[Dutchguy-Tim]

Mean!

I did feel kind of old reading the books

don't worry. i'm a real bookwurm!
i've read lord of the rings so many times I don't know how many times actually...
also read the entire harry potter series. damn thing is that when you read 1 book, you want to read them all.
luckily that doesn't take much time with, as i read daily in the subway and bus....

[KDibildeaux]

Mean!

I did feel kind of old reading the books

don't worry. i'm a real bookwurm!
i've read lord of the rings so many times I don't know how many times actually...
also read the entire harry potter series. damn thing is that when you read 1 book, you want to read them all.
luckily that doesn't take much time with, as i read daily in the subway and bus....

Well I didn't feel old for reading, just for reading those particular books (if I remember right, the narrator is 17 years old). I looooooooove the Harry Potter books and LOTR. I actually plan on re reading LOTR soon

[EvilDan]

I actually plan on re reading LOTR soon

I've been saying this for YEARS.

Recently read the Harry Potter books (only took about 7 days), and I was really surprised. Even though I don't much care for her style, and certain phrases she uses constantly drive me nuts, the books were much better than the movies, as is usually the case.

[Dutchguy-Tim]

I actually plan on re reading LOTR soon

I've been saying this for YEARS.

Recently read the Harry Potter books (only took about 7 days), and I was really surprised. Even though I don't much care for her style, and certain phrases she uses constantly drive me nuts, the books were much better than the movies, as is usually the case.

indeed, i can remember that i almost walked out on "the two towers"

[KDibildeaux]

I actually plan on re reading LOTR soon

I've been saying this for YEARS.

Recently read the Harry Potter books (only took about 7 days), and I was really surprised. Even though I don't much care for her style, and certain phrases she uses constantly drive me nuts, the books were much better than the movies, as is usually the case.

indeed, i can remember that i almost walked out on "the two towers"

I hated how the cut one of Saruman's biggest parts from the Two Towers in the movie. I was pissed! though I heard it's in the extended versions, so I may have to get that.

I actually plan on re reading LOTR soon

I've been saying this for YEARS.

Recently read the Harry Potter books (only took about 7 days), and I was really surprised. Even though I don't much care for her style, and certain phrases she uses constantly drive me nuts, the books were much better than the movies, as is usually the case.

I love the Harry Potter books and could easily reread them. They flow very well. LOTR I love, but it is a harder read. I tend to get distracted by how Tolkien described everything a little too much, made it harder for me to get into the story. But who knows if that will still be the case when I read them now. Hopefully my attention span is better

[DrinkMoxie]

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[KDibildeaux]

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[DrinkMoxie]

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[EvilDan]

I love the Harry Potter books and could easily reread them. They flow very well. LOTR I love, but it is a harder read. I tend to get distracted by how Tolkien described everything a little too much, made it harder for me to get into the story. But who knows if that will still be the case when I read them now. Hopefully my attention span is better

I may actually reread them. Light, easy, entertaining.

[sageoftruth]

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have you read Sigurd and Gudrun yet?




i enjoy tolkien too much.. the thing with his writings is that he tries to successfully create a whole mythology out of his works.. that and his background and affinity to linguistics and filology makes his reading very rich and challenging for some people who expect his works to be similar to the writing in the hobbit , or even lotr, but its fascinating when you get to read the silmarillion which is the bible of his world, and then understand his inclusions of former stories and references to previous stories that take place in the first ages...

now back to the reason i lurked this thread.. any good german movie somebody recommends?

I've heard of a heartwarming independent film, called the Human Centipede. Great to watch with your girlfriend while drinking hot cocoa.

[Stained Class]

I've heard of a heartwarming independent film, called the Human Centipede. Great to watch with your girlfriend while drinking hot cocoa.

That movie makes me horny every time I watch it.

[sageoftruth]

I've heard of a heartwarming independent film, called the Human Centipede. Great to watch with your girlfriend while drinking hot cocoa.

That movie makes me horny every time I watch it.

I think the audience is divided 50-50 between people who want to see if their stomachs can handle it and people who secretly get off on it.

[Monmisreal]

That movie makes me horny every time I watch it.

It puts me to sleep I tried three seperate times to watch it and every time I end up waking up towards or after the end.

[Stained Class]

I've heard of a heartwarming independent film, called the Human Centipede. Great to watch with your girlfriend while drinking hot cocoa.

That movie makes me horny every time I watch it.

other than that one?

[Laura]

Upon Margie's strong recommendation, I saw the movie Hesher last week - wow! What a bizarre story and a bizarre cast of characters - LOVED IT! Joseph Gordon-Levitt is fantastic - also liked Rainn Wilson a lot.



On the other hand, I was not as keen on Thor which I finally saw for the first time a few weeks ago. I guess I'm not so into the Marvel comics kind of thing - would have much preferred a darker, more serious (authentic?) movie dealing with norse mythology. Saving grace was that Thor was super hot!



And hehe, I'm still awaiting Breaking Dawn with bated breath.

[viathyn]

And hehe, I'm still awaiting Breaking Dawn with bated breath.

Hopefully so are all the cast members... indefinitely.

[DrinkMoxie]

now back to the reason i lurked this thread.. any good german movie somebody recommends?

[DrinkMoxie]

Metropolis looks very interesting, i might see it today ... thanks!

exceptional film!

[KDibildeaux]

Saw Machete last week, and really liked it. Though I feel deceived! all this time I thought my sister saying "I mexican, I cut you!!!" came from there and they did not say it once!

[Dutchguy-Tim]

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have you read Sigurd and Gudrun yet?

very good book, really enjoyed it.

[sageoftruth]

Saw Machete last week, and really liked it. Though I feel deceived! all this time I thought my sister saying "I mexican, I cut you!!!" came from there and they did not say it once!

Though I think it easily compensates for that shortcoming when the guy rappels out a window using a fresh set of intestines from someone's body.

[Stained Class]

Saw Machete last week, and really liked it. Though I feel deceived! all this time I thought my sister saying "I mexican, I cut you!!!" came from there and they did not say it once!

I thought Machete was awesome, that's why I was so disappointed with Hobo With A Shotgun.

[mooyagi]

Saw Machete last week, and really liked it. Though I feel deceived! all this time I thought my sister saying "I mexican, I cut you!!!" came from there and they did not say it once!

Though I think it easily compensates for that shortcoming when the guy rappels out a window using a fresh set of intestines from someone's body.

That part was great

[EvilDan]

i enjoy tolkien too much.. the thing with his writings is that he tries to successfully create a whole mythology out of his works.. that and his background and affinity to linguistics and filology makes his reading very rich and challenging for some people who expect his works to be similar to the writing in the hobbit , or even lotr, but its fascinating when you get to read the silmarillion which is the bible of his world, and then understand his inclusions of former stories and references to previous stories that take place in the first ages...

I also appreciate that about Tolkien, but at the same time, it can be difficult when you're not in the mood for that kind of depth. It took me several tries to get into The Silmarillion, but once I did, it was fascinating. I've shied away from a LOT of Tolkien because I'm not convinced of other people continuing the stories "with his notes". I haven't read any of the new Dune stuff for the same reason.

[mooyagi]

i enjoy tolkien too much.. the thing with his writings is that he tries to successfully create a whole mythology out of his works.. that and his background and affinity to linguistics and filology makes his reading very rich and challenging for some people who expect his works to be similar to the writing in the hobbit , or even lotr, but its fascinating when you get to read the silmarillion which is the bible of his world, and then understand his inclusions of former stories and references to previous stories that take place in the first ages...

I also appreciate that about Tolkien, but at the same time, it can be difficult when you're not in the mood for that kind of depth. It took me several tries to get into The Silmarillion, but once I did, it was fascinating. I've shied away from a LOT of Tolkien because I'm not convinced of other people continuing the stories "with his notes". I haven't read any of the new Dune stuff for the same reason.

I had that with The Silmarillion as well, but it was worth the effort. I had to read some parts over to make sure I got everything (I get very distracted while doing anything). The version I own has some world maps, family trees, timelines and whatnot so it helped out a lot.

[EvilDan]

I had that with The Silmarillion as well, but it was worth the effort. I had to read some parts over to make sure I got everything (I get very distracted while doing anything). The version I own has some world maps, family trees, timelines and whatnot so it helped out a lot.

Cool. I just had a MPB. I do have a really nice red leather-bound LOTR with really cool, big maps, etc. like you mentioned.

[KDibildeaux]

Saw Machete last week, and really liked it. Though I feel deceived! all this time I thought my sister saying "I mexican, I cut you!!!" came from there and they did not say it once!

Though I think it easily compensates for that shortcoming when the guy rappels out a window using a fresh set of intestines from someone's body.

that was so ridiculous. And awesome at the same time

[KDibildeaux]

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have you read Sigurd and Gudrun yet?




i enjoy tolkien too much.. the thing with his writings is that he tries to successfully create a whole mythology out of his works.. that and his background and affinity to linguistics and filology makes his reading very rich and challenging for some people who expect his works to be similar to the writing in the hobbit , or even lotr, but its fascinating when you get to read the silmarillion which is the bible of his world, and then understand his inclusions of former stories and references to previous stories that take place in the first ages...

now back to the reason i lurked this thread.. any good german movie somebody recommends?

Sorry, hadn't seen this. I haven't read it yet, since I wanted to read LOTR again first, though would you recommend Sigurd and Gudrun first? I've kind been saving the books for a time when I can just sit and read, instead of making myself in short instances.

[Dutchguy-Tim]

Sigurd and Gudrun has been written in the way of the edda.
it's real poetic

[EvilDan]

So I'm actually curious about the Harold and Kumar xmas movie, but why start showing it now? It'll be dead before Thanksgiving, and I absolutely refuse to pay attention to anything xmas until after Thanksgiving. Does it suck so bad it can't compete? Or are they expecting a 2 month run?

[Stained Class]

So I'm actually curious about the Harold and Kumar xmas movie, but why start showing it now? It'll be dead before Thanksgiving, and I absolutely refuse to pay attention to anything xmas until after Thanksgiving. Does it suck so bad it can't compete? Or are they expecting a 2 month run?

Silly American, thanksgiving was weeks ago! And yes I agree that it's messed up that they are releasing it now. They probably didn't want to compete with other christmas movies.

[mooyagi]

So I'm actually curious about the Harold and Kumar xmas movie, but why start showing it now? It'll be dead before Thanksgiving, and I absolutely refuse to pay attention to anything xmas until after Thanksgiving. Does it suck so bad it can't compete? Or are they expecting a 2 month run?

Silly American, thanksgiving was weeks ago! And yes I agree that it's messed up that they are releasing it now. They probably didn't want to compete with other christmas movies.

Agreed (on the competing part not on Thanksgiving). Maybe this is a down time for new releases so they are trying to release it at a time when it's the only thing that's out to see so people will just pick it by default. Might also be more cost effective to release a film this time of year than around the holiday. I'd think the studio plans on making most of its money on home sales and rentals as opposed to box office sales. They could release it at anytime and do a large ad campaign for the DVD version in future xmases.

I really wish the damn holiday season would wait until December.