What have you seen recently?
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That would be number one WWD. Daren't think how many tentacles there would be in number two 
Saw A bridge too far yesterday, thought it was really good. A huge slap in the face of the allies, but their own fault due to horrible planning and rivalry between Montgomery and Patton. A lot of big names in it, and dear oh dear, how good Michael Caine and Sean Connory looked in their prime
Saw A bridge too far yesterday, thought it was really good. A huge slap in the face of the allies, but their own fault due to horrible planning and rivalry between Montgomery and Patton. A lot of big names in it, and dear oh dear, how good Michael Caine and Sean Connory looked in their prime
Don't know whether to be or that last night I finally got around to watching (with Tony) the Shawshank Redemption, and I join the thousands of others who put it up there with the best movies they have ever seen--the kind you want to have and watch every so often to remind you of humanity, and hope, and strength, and moral values. It made me think of the best movies I've ever seen--my own personal list-- and I think, thus far, in addition to this one, I'd add Steel Magnolias. and To Kill a Mockingbird (though I haven't seen that one in years). There are a number of others, but I'm still thinking about the movies that have made that much impact-- more later.
or that last night I finally got around to watching (with Tony) the Shawshank Redemption, and I join the thousands of others who put it up there with the best movies they have ever seen--the kind you want to have and watch every so often to remind you of humanity, and hope, and strength, and moral values. It made me think of the best movies I've ever seen--my own personal list-- and I think, thus far, in addition to this one, I'd add Steel Magnolias. and To Kill a Mockingbird (though I haven't seen that one in years). There are a number of others, but I'm still thinking about the movies that have made that much impact-- more later.
Watched "The Hung For Golum" a Lord of the Rings fan movie which you can watch for free at http://www.thehuntforgolum.com
While it's not quite up there with Peter Jackson's epic the quality is amazing for what was filmed on a tiny, tiny budget.
While it's not quite up there with Peter Jackson's epic the quality is amazing for what was filmed on a tiny, tiny budget.
I looked in on The Hunt for Gollum too - it's sort of there but not everything 'works'.
There was one quite promising scene with Aragorn v about 20 orcs and you thought 'Yeah - kickass!'
Buggery orcses actually queued up in a fairly orderly line to deal with said plucky ranger... And then after despatching the whole bally lot of 'em he promptly collapses in a heap as someone's blade was poisoned and had an extremely embarassing dream snog session with Arwen (actually she's v. pretty - above the chin - she doesn't have one! )
Gandalf was a bit more worried and 'macho' which made a nice change - but then there were no cute little hobbitses to huggle...
(well you can't really huggle Gollum can you - he bitses preciousssssss!)
There was one quite promising scene with Aragorn v about 20 orcs and you thought 'Yeah - kickass!'
Buggery orcses actually queued up in a fairly orderly line to deal with said plucky ranger...
And then after despatching the whole bally lot of 'em he promptly collapses in a heap as someone's blade was poisoned and had an extremely embarassing dream snog session with Arwen (actually she's v. pretty - above the chin - she doesn't have one! )Gandalf was a bit more worried and 'macho' which made a nice change - but then there were no cute little hobbitses to huggle...
(well you can't really huggle Gollum can you - he bitses preciousssssss!)
chris.ph said:
y dotsie coz wolverine is half naked in half the time perchance
And as for Star Trek... It was brilliant! If you're a fan of the original series, I heartily recommend it. If you're not, then it's still a rollicking good space adventure. You don't have to get the in-jokes to enjoy it.
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