15-05-2002 23:43									#151
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quote: Originally posted by Snapcase Gorgeous, over-the-top magical operatic stuff.

My girlfriend sends you a kiss. And to MOBIUS she sends this

	16-05-2002 00:07									#152
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Moulin rouge could only be decent on LSD or something, since thats what it looks like the director was on when he made it.

It was one of them movies where you stop and think "what in the **** am I watching???"

	16-05-2002 00:13									#153
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quote: Moulin rouge could only be decent on LSD or something, since thats what it looks like the director was on when he made it

What do you think Snapcase is on?

	16-05-2002 00:20									#154
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quote: Originally posted by Snapcase The fact is, Moulin Rouge was a near-perfect modern paraphrase of Verdi's La Traviata (or La Dame Aux Camélias, which it was based on). It brings all the dazzle, glamour and energy of said opera to the silver screen, with the ludicrousness of the plot and the implausibility of the characters in one sweet package. If you were after realism you definately went to the wrong movie... Although I don't necessarily share Baz Luhrman's musical tastes (still, Sunscreen was a cool record), Moulin Rouge was insanely beautifully choreographed, filmed, styled, set designed and is the only film I've ever seen where CGI effects are used perfectly. Gorgeous, over-the-top magical operatic stuff.

...whereas on the other hand, it could just be a pile of toss

	16-05-2002 00:25									#155
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quote: Originally posted by Ned I really like them. Most of the ones I've seen mix in a lot of song and dance. The art form is really unknown in the West. Ned

Yes I know, that is why they are unique. Its like, a great plot. Then singing and dancing in the middle of somthings...its funny. But it is unique, and to be honest ; quite enertaining. I think if we could get a good transalation it would great. The best Bravo seems to do is "give princess over me, Abu bad man kidnap!"

	16-05-2002 01:49									#156
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I can't stand musicals myself, I like a proper film with a bit of tension and a climax, not where they are going to ponce around and burst into song at any moment. Do musicals get on the tits of anyone else around here?

	16-05-2002 02:02									#157
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I like the classics...such as "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and that one with Eliza Dolittle. You have to turn off your sappy defense shielding and enjoy it.

	16-05-2002 02:46									#158
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I never liked any musicals, and I still hate them. MR is the only exception. More of an action and sci-fi fantasy fan myself.

	16-05-2002 03:21									#159
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quote: Originally posted by faded glory Never saw titanic. I think Im the only person on the planet who hasnt.

No, you aren't. I've had to go out of my way to avoid this drek!

	16-05-2002 07:31									#160
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quote: Originally posted by Tuberski No, you aren't. I've had to go out of my way to avoid this drek!

lol, i feel for you. But then at the time, I had no desire to see it. My x-girlfriend saw it 2 times. And i knew a few girls at the time who saw it more than that. How anyone can watch the same movie more than twice, is beyond me. But then again ; I used to watch Dr.Who re-runs alot.

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quote: Originally posted by faded glory lol, i feel for you. But then at the time, I had no desire to see it. My x-girlfriend saw it 2 times. And i knew a few girls at the time who saw it more than that. How anyone can watch the same movie more than twice, is beyond me. But then again ; I used to watch Dr.Who re-runs alot.

I've probably seen a movie called "The Last Dragon" about 200 times.

Pure,campy fun!

	16-05-2002 07:57									#162
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Moulin Rouge did a fairly decent job at what it set out to do, want it was at pretty and sparkly (although it did drag a bit by the end)...

What about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? All the hopping and the nonsensical plot got on my nerves after a while, although the scenery was nice at least

	16-05-2002 08:03									#163
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quote: Originally posted by faded glory Never saw titanic. I think Im the only person on the planet who hasnt.

I didn't see it in the theaters. I did wander across the end of it on cable.

I loved the part where she's on a plank with enough room for two, but he's in the water freezing to death. How romantic.

	16-05-2002 08:06									#164
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quote: Originally posted by Zkribbler I didn't see it in the theaters. I did wander across the end of it on cable. I loved the part where she's on a plank with enough room for two, but he's in the water freezing to death. How romantic.

I saw the last 10 minutes or so also.

It seemed to me if he had gone to the long end of the plank he would have been able to get up there, even with her on it.

Stupid!

	16-05-2002 08:34									#165
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quote: Originally posted by Snapcase MOBIUS- you obviously hate classical tragedies and operas too, right? I mean, you know they'll all die in the end, so they're bad plays. Of course. The fact is, Moulin Rouge was a near-perfect modern paraphrase of Verdi's La Traviata (or La Dame Aux Camélias, which it was based on). It brings all the dazzle, glamour and energy of said opera to the silver screen, with the ludicrousness of the plot and the implausibility of the characters in one sweet package. If you were after realism you definately went to the wrong movie... Although I don't necessarily share Baz Luhrman's musical tastes (still, Sunscreen was a cool record), Moulin Rouge was insanely beautifully choreographed, filmed, styled, set designed and is the only film I've ever seen where CGI effects are used perfectly. Gorgeous, over-the-top magical operatic stuff.

Whoa...There were some similarities with Traviata, but not all that many. And the plot of Traviata isn't particularly ludicrous. It certainly has better music than MR... Libiamo, libiamo...

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Provost re Musicals: Come on, there are some great movie musicals. The 3 greatest of which are :

1) Fiddler on the Roof. I defy anyone to dislike this movie
2) West Side Story
3) My Fair Lady.

These are great films

	16-05-2002 08:37									#166
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Ok, Titanic:

You have 2 movies in 1 here. Yeah, there's the Kate & Leo garbage. Yech. But there's also the other film, the real stories from the ship. I wish Cameron had focused on that a la "A Night to Remember" rather than the love story. There is one segment during the sinking where you don't see K&L for about 15 minutes, and it's a truly breathtaking bit of filmmaking. Cameron deserves credit in that, moreso than any other movie, Titanic captures the real sense of horror of those true events.

Now if he'd just killed off Leo in the first 5 minutes...

	16-05-2002 16:41									#167
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quote: Originally posted by Provost Harrison I can't stand musicals myself, I like a proper film with a bit of tension and a climax, not where they are going to ponce around and burst into song at any moment. Do musicals get on the tits of anyone else around here?

Naw, I love musicals. Beauty and the Beast, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz, it's all good.

Otoh, West Side Story is an overrated, too-dated piece of toss.

	16-05-2002 16:48									#168
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Provost re Musicals: Come on, there are some great movie musicals. The 3 greatest of which are : 1) Fiddler on the Roof. I defy anyone to dislike this movie 2) West Side Story 3) My Fair Lady. These are great films

Give me a film, or give me music. Don't mix the two up, it is like mixing chips and ice cream, both perfectly pleasant on their own but make a damn lousy combination.

	16-05-2002 17:55									#169
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quote: Originally posted by Provost Harrison Give me a film, or give me music. Don't mix the two up, it is like mixing chips and ice cream, both perfectly pleasant on their own but make a damn lousy combination.

What about

Rocky horror
Hair
Jesus Christ Superstar

	16-05-2002 17:58									#170
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The three best movie versions of Romeo and Juliette

Romeo and Juliette (with Decaprio). People seem to love it or hate it.

West Side Story

Valley Girl

	17-05-2002 01:35									#171
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I have a new nominee. It has been playing on late night HBO (one of the expanded HBO's- they have like 10 channels). I couldn't sleep so I watched it last night.

Freeway 2.

This could be the most disgusting stupid movie I have ever seen. I kind of liked the first one because my girl Reese Witherspoon was in it. But the second one was absolute crap.

It was beyond disturbed. The main characters made me want to puke. Wait that might not be the right word. One character is bulemic and she pukes throughout the whole movie.


I dare you to watch this film.

	17-05-2002 01:39									#172
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Red Dawn is the worst movie of all time.

	17-05-2002 01:50									#173
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Another few stupid Movies- Night of the living dead. It always amazes me how stupid the victims are. The Zombies are, slow as hell. Easily, I could outrun them..However. In these movies. The victims are always putz. Tripping, or going into shock as a swarm of zombies surround them.

In real life; those Zombies would be easY to outrun.


hmmm...should I even put real life and Zombies in the same sentence?