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Cup of Jabba

04-19-2005, 11:46 AM

Meet The Fockers (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/667191h.jpg)

Me and my whole family had seen this movie at Christmas time. I really enjoyed watching this one again on DVD. I watched the Extended Version. This option, really shouldn't be labeled as an extended version...seeing there were only a very very small amount of brief scenes added to the film. However... I did like the last extended scene at the end with Ben Stiller talking to.... Ben Stiller ( of all people ). Great stuff! :thumbup

Rating:

B+

Side Note:

Gaylord's Father ( Dustin Hoffman ) still reminds me of my Uncle Jeff alot. That was personally really funny to me.

Side Note 2:

Critics should be ashamed for bashing this movie. It was a very delightful comedy that had heart. What more do you want from a friggin' movie people?

Cup of Jabba

04-20-2005, 11:30 AM

Star Trek Original Series's: Return To Tomorrow (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/episode/68762.html)

This one was greatness. Higher more advanced beings were trapped within these spheres and needed to build android bodies by using Kirk, Spock, and a younger more attractive version of Dr. Pulaski from TNG. I really loved the line Kirk said about..."Risk is our business. It is WHY we are out here." Great message for people of all ages to read into.

Rating: A-

Cup of Jabba

04-20-2005, 09:11 PM

A Low Down Dirty Shame (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/459549h.jpg)

Oh boy...this one suckethed bad. Someone from work told me I should go see this one. I really got to start to listen to my intial gut instinct on certain movies. The movie offered me nothing. It was completely useless. It's movies like these that make me want to invent a friggin' time machine...just so I can get my life back from watching bad movies like this one.

:mad

Rating: F

Bluntchop

04-21-2005, 01:15 PM

Invasion Of The Bee Girls (1973)

Sexy sci-fi horror with surprisingly little cheese. Fun timewaster.

Cup of Jabba

04-21-2005, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by Bluntchop
Invasion Of The Bee Girls (1973)

Sexy sci-fi horror with surprisingly little cheese. Fun timewaster.

Invasion of the Bee Girls (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/664520h.jpg) was made the exact year I was born. 1973. Now that does sound like a scary sci fi.

:joke

I might catch these classics someday. I just got a huge list of other sci fi's that I currently need to watch first, though.

Cup of Jabba

04-21-2005, 10:12 PM

Final Cut (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/654746h.jpg)

Great friggin' movie! It's got a really good lesson to the film, too. Very intriguing for a sci fi drama. However...seeing I am not big on drama's usually....except See Bisquick and Lost. I probably will not add it to my DVD collection. The one thing I didn't like though...was the ending. It could have been better.

Rating:

B+

Wunjo

04-22-2005, 02:18 PM

Transformers Season 1 on DVD.

Best.
Cartoon.
Ever.

Bluntchop

04-22-2005, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
Invasion of the Bee Girls (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/664520h.jpg) was made the exact year I was born. 1973. Now that does sound like a scary sci fi.

:joke

I might catch these classics someday. I just got a huge list of other sci fi's that I currently need to watch first, though. I wish I could get my hands on that MGM double feature. Seems impossible to track that DVD down over here. The version I have goes by the alternate title 'Graveyard Tramps' and was released by some cheapo no-name company :(

Anyway, just done watching John Carpenter's The Fog. One of his finest movies there :)

Cup of Jabba

04-22-2005, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by Bluntchop
Anyway, just done watching John Carpenter's The Fog. One of his finest movies there :)

Yeah... I wonder if the remake will do the original justice.

Cup of Jabba

04-22-2005, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Wunjo
Transformers Season 1 on DVD.

Best.
Cartoon.
Ever.

My bud Craig had watched Transformers the movie everyday for an entire year straight.

We could both practically recite the entire movie...word for word.

Laura

04-23-2005, 04:19 AM

CSI season 2 on DVD
I don't really mind a guy who has gone liquid after having been dead in a bag for two months... I guess I'm kinda sick... :p

Cup of Jabba

04-23-2005, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Laura
CSI season 2 on DVD
I don't really mind a guy who has gone liquid after having been dead in a bag for two months... I guess I'm kinda sick... :p

No more sick than having one looking forward to seeing Anakin ( Darth Vader ) slay Jedi like steak this coming May 19th.

I keep saying to myself...

Am I actually happy to see people being filleted on screen???

The scary thing is...

my answer is...

YES.

YES.

:D

Cup of Jabba

04-26-2005, 01:10 AM

Star Trek Original Series: Whom Gods Destroy (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/episode/68802.html)

This was somewhat entertaining. I skipped ahead and watched this episode because it had an Orion Female ( A Green Animal Slave Woman ) and I wanted to see if she would behave properly...after having watched...Star Trek Enterprise's: Bound (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/9399.html) two weeks ago. Alas....it is possible that she had not had not been like average Orion Women ( As depicted on Enterprise ) because she was mentally insane or ill. I really did not like how the female Orions were depicted in Enterprise's Bound. It seemed a little hard to believe. Anyways, in conclusion, Whom Gods Destroy is an interesting story idea....but turned out to be just an average episode. The part I found funny was when Kirk and the Orion female had been wrestling....and you could see the Orion female's makeup coming off onto Kirk's hands. Too funny.

Rating:

C+

Star Trek Original Series: The Mark of Gideon (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/episode/68804.html)

The premise of this episode was a little extreme. People on a planet....were the population was sooo high that no one had any privacy whatsoever. Every square inch of the planet was covered with people who could not die. Pretty silly. Anywho...I enjoyed Kirk hitting on the hot blonde...and Spock trying to use logic in trying to convince the Gideon Excellency.

Rating:

C-

Star Trek Original Series: Let That Be Your Last Battlefield (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/episode/68800.html)

This was really campy. From the in out zooming on the red alert on the wall...to Kirk telling the crew ( on the intercom ) to go back to regular ships routine....to weird powerful aliens that are black on one side and white on the other. I see the point that they were trying to make with this episode....but it didn't really work for me. Actually there was a Star Trek Enterprise episode titled...Chosen Realm (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/3394.html) that tried to follow the same premise. I hate to say it....but I think I liked Chosen Realm a little better.

Rating:

D+

Bluntchop

04-26-2005, 09:17 AM

Showgirls

This was my first viewing ever :D Loved every minute of it :)

MetalMan713

04-26-2005, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
Oooooo....

That sounds like a good one MetalMan.

I am gonna have to add that one to my www.intelliflix.com list.

Thanks!

:D

So have you seen PRIMER yet?

MetalMan713

04-26-2005, 12:38 PM

PRIMER - trippy but good
MALEVOLENCE - not as good I as I had hoped
BLADE: TRINITY - Reynolds and Biels' abs are the best thing about this movie . . . good but not great . . .

:bdrum

Cup of Jabba

04-26-2005, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
So have you seen PRIMER yet?

Naw.

www.intelliflix.com doesn't have it.

I am gonna have to go to Coreno's Video sometime and rent it along with some other rare titles I can't rent from intelliflix.

MetalMan713

04-26-2005, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
Naw.

www.intelliflix.com doesn't have it.

I am gonna have to go to Coreno's Video sometime and rent it along with some other rare titles I can't rent from intelliflix.

Coreno's Video sounds like a indie movie with Ralph Macchio in it . . . :bwhat

Cup of Jabba

04-26-2005, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by MetalMan713

MALEVOLENCE - not as good I as I had hoped
BLADE: TRINITY - Reynolds and Biels' abs are the best thing about this movie . . . good but not great . . .

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Malevolence (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/667009h.jpg)

Looks interesting.

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Blade Trinity (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/666960h.jpg)

I had really been dreading this one.

_________________________________________________

MetalMan713

04-26-2005, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
________________________________________________
Malevolence (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/667009h.jpg)

Looks interesting.

________________________________________________
Blade Trinity (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/666960h.jpg)

I have been dreading in watching this one.

_________________________________________________

MALEVOLENCE starts promising - ending is a little flat. . .

There is nothing to dread from BLADE: TRINITY - just a popcorn movie - dollar wise worth a rental - not full price at the local movie house.

myshoeno

04-26-2005, 02:57 PM

now watching: Meet the Fockers

Cup of Jabba

04-26-2005, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
Coreno's Video sounds like a indie movie with Ralph Macchio in it . . . :bwhat

Yeah....

all you would need is...

Pat Morita...

and Elisabeth Shue...

and the circle would be complete.

;)

Cup of Jabba

04-26-2005, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
There is nothing to dread from BLADE: TRINITY - just a popcorn movie - dollar wise worth a rental - not full price at the local movie house.

Still... I think I might have to spike my refreshing beverage in order to have fun with it.

Cup of Jabba

04-26-2005, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by myshoeno
now watching: Meet the Fockers

I enjoyed this one. It's pretty damn funny. Hope ya like it.

MetalMan713

04-26-2005, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
Still... I think I might have to spike my refreshing beverage in order to have fun with it.

There you go, Jabba.
Just bring your spiked drink and some nachos and you're ready for the greatness of Triple H . . .

Cup of Jabba

04-27-2005, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
There you go, Jabba.
Just bring your spiked drink and some nachos and you're ready for the greatness of Triple H . . .

:friday

MetalMan713

04-27-2005, 10:48 AM

THE CROW - won this goodie from a another website - greatness!

:D

Cup of Jabba

04-28-2005, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
THE CROW - won this goodie from a another website - greatness!

:D

Congrats Metalman!!!!

:bguitar

MetalMan713

04-28-2005, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
Congrats Metalman!!!!

:bapprove

Many thanks - It was cool since it came out of the blue . . . had Brandon lived he would have become a major player in LaLaLand . . .

Though it doesn't compare to when I received my copy of PTM . . . w00t!

BOT - What I watched lately?

ROADHOUSE(on Spike TV)

Cup of Jabba

04-29-2005, 04:04 PM

Employee of the Month (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/639458h.jpg)

This was pretty funny. Matt Dillon plays a very interesting character who runs into a bad spot of luck one day. Good...but very avante garde.

Rating:

B+

Star Trek Original Series: Elaan of Troyius (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/episode/68774.html)

I wanted to strangle the egyptian alien chick through out this whole episode. But I guess that was the point of her character. Anyway's it was an okay episode...but nothing that special.

Rating:

C-

Cup of Jabba

05-03-2005, 03:54 PM

Blade Trinity (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/666960h.jpg)

Blade Trinity was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. In fact, I might say it is the best one... out of all three. However...the Blades still need to ground themselves a little more in reality for me. Granted...it is about vampires ect....but these Blade flicks still never truly impress me on any level. That said...I laughed my ass off at Hanibal King's character. He was really funny. Him and those focking vampire dogs. Too funny!

Rating:

C+

Lemony Snicket's: A Series Of Unfortunate Events (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/666949h.jpg)

This was funny at times and it had a pretty interesting premise. And I really enjoyed watching it. However...it is the type of movie that I don't have to see again.

Rating:

B-

Suspect Zero (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/662918h.jpg)

I really enjoyed this flick alot. However...I usually don't collect murder mysteries. That said....still a very pulse pounding flick...that is truly spell binding.

Rating:

B+

Darkness (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/666982h.jpg)

This was one of the most heart stoppin' scary movies I had ever seen a long time! The look of the film was beautiful. The acting was pretty descent. The drama was believable. I hate to say it...but I might buy this one. It stars...X-men's Anna Paquin and Alias's Lena Olin. Very good flick...that just grabs you and doesn't let go.

Rating:

A-

Star Trek Enterprise's Broken Bow ( Pilot Episode ) (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/121932.html)

I used to love this pilot episode alot. But with the fact that the producers and or writers had never tied up or explained the Temporal Cold War, Future Shadow Guy, and or the Suliban...this dramatic beginning seems to fall flat a bit....seeing that there is no proper end in sight. That said...it is still a very entertaining episode. It is just a shame they didn't do anything with the series a bit until season 3 and 4. And even those seasons are still missing important story telling basics.

Rating:

B

Star Trek Enterprise's Fight or Flight (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/121938.html)

This 2nd episode couldn't have been more un-original. It was a complete rip off from the Voyager aliens known as the Vidians. I think if the show had at least started off like they did with the majority of season 4 from the very beginning....I think the show wouldn't be in danger of cancelation now. Plus Hoshi should have been sent back home if she was having second thoughts about space travel.

Rating:

D-

Star Trek Enterprise's Strange New World (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/121944.html)

This episode looked very nice visually. However the story was a bit boring...although better than the second episode. And that is not saying much. Did like the minor accident with the transporter though.

Rating:

C-

Star Trek Enterprise's Unexpected (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/121950.html)

This was the first episode I had really enjoyed watching on the DVD set so far. It made me laugh. Even though this was a fun episode...it still had some flaws. Why didn't Archer...later ask for the aliens holotechnology after they had helped negotiated in giving it to the Klingons? Anyways...I know a lot of Trek fans hate this episode...but for me...it was still neat to see this one again.

Rating:

B+

Cup of Jabba

05-03-2005, 08:51 PM

Star Trek Enterprise's Terra Nova (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/121956.html)

Yeah...they should have called this episode "Terrible Blah-Blah-Blah", instead. It was not really necessary to see some stupid generational humans with painted faces and machine guns. How they had machine guns after two generations being an extremely primitive underground culture? One can only guess. So it doesn't surprise me Berman and Braga ( The hated producers ) had written this stink themselves. One of the worst Enterprise episodes by far. I put it up there with the stupidity of North Star (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/3150.html) ( Which was about the crew being a bunch of stupid cowboys ).

Rating:

F

Star Trek Enterprise's Andorian Incident (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/121962.html)

It is amazing how this episode just snuck in here. It was really quite great! Jeffery Combs plays an Andorian known as Shran...and he does quite an excellent job at it, too. He and his Andorian shipmates hold Archer, T'Pol, and Trip hostage in a Vulcan monastary because they believe that the Vulcans have some kind of spy technology and or station somewhere on the Vulcan planet. Definitely one of my favorites from Enterprise!!!

Rating:

A-

Star Trek Enterprise's Breaking The Ice (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/121968.html)

This episode was okay. Not great...but not bad either. Enterprise had explored a comet in this episode. Sent a message to class room of children back home on Earth. And basically said.."fock you" to the Vulcans who had been stickin' their Vulcan Cynicism into their backs.

Rating:

B-

Cup of Jabba

05-09-2005, 08:22 PM

Alright.

I am NOT gonna keep on individually posting Enterprise episodes here anymore.

I think it scared people out of this friggin' thread.

I guess Enterprise has that effect on people.

:lol

Anways... I just watched the rest of the set last night...with all the special features and trimmings.

Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (http://www.mcnally95.com/graphics/news6/Enterprise_S1_final.jpg)

This season was better than I remember. I still think they made alot of mistakes storywise overall with the show... but it still entertaining in a mindless kind of way. The out-takes were really...really...really funny.
The deleted scenes were interesting.
And I forgot how good the episode "Shuttlepod One (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/episode/122771.html)" was. Also the outside packaging for the DVD is...really cool lookin' (http://www.mcnally95.com/graphics/news6/Enterprise_4Seasons.jpg)....even though, they kinda look like Right Guard's clear gel under arm deodorant sticks.

Overall Rating:

B+

Cup of Jabba

05-10-2005, 12:14 AM

Shallow Hal (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/48174h.jpg)

I remember catching part of this movie on cable when I was visiting my Uncle in Arizona. I finally rented it ( via www.intelliflix.com )...in order to catch the whole thing. It was pretty good. Funny.

BTW- Not to be shallow... but Gwyneth Paltrow was lookin' mighty fine in this film, too.

:drool

Rating:

B-

Great flick , but it still wouldn't make it into my prestigious DVD collection, though.

MetalMan713

05-10-2005, 05:45 PM

White Noise - it was better than I thought it would be (based on the reviews). . .

Team America World Police - Howlingly funny - but definitely not for kids . . .

Ghost Lake - ghosts meets zombies flick - not bad . . .

Cup of Jabba

05-11-2005, 12:27 AM

National Treasure (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/660244h.jpg)

This one took me by surprise. It was actually pretty good. I might just buy this one. It had you wanting to find out this mystery surrounding the original document known as the constitution. It had a nice little chase scene. Very well produced. Also, Nick did a pretty descent acting job, too.

Rating:

B+

Assault on Precinct 13 (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/668528h.jpg)

This was a pretty good remake. I really loved the gun battles. Also... Laurence Fishburne had appeared alot like Morpheus in this movie. Especially when he first got captured by the cops in the beginning of the film. Very funny. Very bloody. Might add this one to my collection, as well. Maybe.

Rating:

B-

Cup of Jabba

05-11-2005, 11:02 AM

Alone In The Dark (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/669705h.jpg)

Yep. This movie was a disaster. Just as bad as House of the Dead...but with a better production look slightly. It was like everything was a jumbled mess...that didn't make any coherent sense. Oh... it's time for the flash back sequence using a cool camera shot. Oh....it's time for the mindless love scene. Oh...
it's time for the psychic military guys ( That showed no psychic ability ) to fight creatures with Rock Music for no friggin' reason. Oh...it's time to put in a flat surprise ending that we don't give a sh*t about. Almost every line spoken by the actors had made me roll my eyes and groan. :rolling2
However...that said. There was only one scene that lasted like 2-5 minutes...that was somewhat descent or okay...but still not by any means good or great. It was when Christian was fightin' this bald dude with a goatee and sun glasses.

Rating:

F

Recommendation:

Watch this one....when you are feelin' like you wanna bash a movie some night. And it wouldn't hurt if you had some hard liquor while watching either.

MetalMan713

05-11-2005, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
National Treasure (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/660244h.jpg)

This one took me by surprise. It was actually pretty good. I might just buy this one. It had you wanting to find out this mystery surrounding the original document known as the constitution. It had a nice little chase scene. Very well produced. Also, Nick did a pretty descent acting job, too.

Rating:

B+

Assault on Precint 13 (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/668528h.jpg)

This was a pretty good remake. I really loved the gun battles. Also... Laurence Fishburne had appeared alot like Morpheus in this movie. Especially when he first got captured by the cops in the beginning of the film. Very funny. Very bloody. Might add this one to my collection, as well. Maybe.

Rating:

B-

Saw them both last week - liked them more than I thought I would . . .

Cup of Jabba

05-11-2005, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
Saw them both last week - liked them more than I thought I would . . .

:iagree

Cup of Jabba

05-11-2005, 12:12 PM

Started to watch the first 25 minutes of...

Life Aquatic (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/667276h.jpg).

Let's just say I was waiting for the movie to get good or interesting after the first 10 minutes....I gave it another 15 just in that small chance it might pick up...and it never did. Either the humor escapes me...or I didn't find the story all that interesting. It was waaaay too slow paced for me. Kind of reminded of...the slow and boring...

Lost in Translation (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/575071h.jpg) flick.

My top two favorite movies with Bill Murray were...

Groundhog Day (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/43161h.jpg)

and...

The Man Who Knew Too Little (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/1033h.jpg)

Both of which in my book.... were A+'s.

But "Lost in Translation" and "Life Aquatic" were simply too boring... that I had to shut off in the first 25 to 30 minutes. So personally, I give them both an F.

Talk about put ya to sleep.

:sleep

Phantasm

05-15-2005, 02:31 AM

Jabba, you're a crackhead :D

in the past 48 hours...
The Last Horror Movie (2003) *****
Malevolence (2004)***
The House on Sorority Row (1983) ***
Girls Nite Out (1984) **
Curtains (1983) *****
Maniac (1980)*****
The Joe Spinell Story******
Reazione a catena (aka Bay of Blood aka Twitch of the Death Nerve) (1971)*****
Clownhouse (1989)**

Witch King

05-15-2005, 03:37 AM

A New Hope yesterday. Empire Strikes Back right now. Return of the Jedi tomorrow. Prequels to follow.

Also sat down and watched, in succession this morning, 2001 a Space Odessey (intelligence does not a good movie make), the Sting (not as confusing as it's hyped to be) and My Fair Lady (Audrey Hepburn rocks).

Phantasm

05-15-2005, 03:40 AM

That she does, Witchy. She's amazing. Have you seen Wait Until Dark?

Rowan

05-15-2005, 04:01 AM

The Sting is supposed to be confusing? Never found it so, and watched it when was very little

Witch King

05-15-2005, 02:25 PM

Mr: No, I haven't. I want to watch every movie she's ever been in, but I've only seen Sabrina and My Fair Lady. Though I've made a point of seeing the second several times. I long ago decided if I could ever be in any play of my chosing and play any part, I'd be 'enry 'iggins.

Mrs: Yeah, it's renowned for a plot you have to pay attention to to get, and still might confuse you. I talked to my dad about it and he said back then you weren't used to movies like that, so the plot was really crazy. Now, movies like that are so common that you expect most of the twists. The minute they introduced the feds I knew they were in on the scam, too, just because I've seen things like that in movies before. It's still a great movie, though.

Phantasm

05-15-2005, 03:41 PM

Intruder (1989) ***** Suprisingly a REALLY good slasher film. Especially if you love the Raimi's, and Raimiesque Camerawork.

Witch King

05-15-2005, 04:25 PM

I'm not a slasher fan, though.

Phantasm

05-15-2005, 04:34 PM

That's alright.

MrSoul

05-15-2005, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by Witch King of Angmar
Also sat down and watched, in succession this morning, 2001 a Space Odessey (intelligence does not a good movie make),

The most profoundly religious movie ever made. (Or should I say "spiritual"...?)

Surprised you didn't like it, WK.

Witch King

05-15-2005, 05:13 PM

I'd argue that that's the Passion of the Christ, but that's because of what's personally important.

It's intelligent and it's profound, yes. I should probably read the book, I might enjoy it. But that doesn't make it an entertaining movie. It just drags on and on. I don't mean length of the movie, I mean scenes. Too long goes with nothing happening. There's no sound, no music, long shots of ships or people just sitting there and doing nothing. It's grueling to watch and I don't like grueling.

MrSoul

05-15-2005, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by Witch King of Angmar
I'd argue that that's the Passion of the Christ, but that's because of what's personally important.

It's intelligent and it's profound, yes. I should probably read the book, I might enjoy it. But that doesn't make it an entertaining movie. It just drags on and on. I don't mean length of the movie, I mean scenes. Too long goes with nothing happening. There's no sound, no music, long shots of ships or people just sitting there and doing nothing. It's grueling to watch and I don't like grueling.

I could watch it over and over...I never find it boring or grueling.

I think that movie is exactly what it would be like to actually BE in space, from second to second. I am always overcome with a DESIRE to go into space when I see it, and nothing else evokes that in me. It's like seeing a movie about a vast ocean and then wanting to go out there. I HATE boats, but a good seafaring movie can make we want to go out in one. I am not wild about planes, but watching Chuck Yeager break the sound barrier in THE RIGHT STUFF made we want to get in a jet. That's talent. Kubrick communicated the feeling of a long-term journey in space, so much so that I found the prospect exhilarating.

My wife loves it even more than I do.

sactoda54

05-15-2005, 05:50 PM

I am just finishing up Criminal. With John C. Reilly, Diego Luna and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Very good. And fast pace. I love these type of movies. After this it will be After The Sunset.
Donna A.

:smileywav

MrSoul

05-15-2005, 06:04 PM

I also watched 2001 again yesterday on AMC... also Memento, Parallax View, last night watched Fatal Attraction on the "Chick Flick" movie (Women's Network) :lol

Luthien Tinuviel

05-15-2005, 07:55 PM

Just finished AI: Artificial Intelligence. Despite the fact that I cried really hard and frankly didn't hate the movie, I still don't plan on ever seeing it again. It was too long and had too many false endings.

Cup of Jabba

05-15-2005, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by Witch King of Angmar
A New Hope yesterday. Empire Strikes Back right now. Return of the Jedi tomorrow. Prequels to follow.

Here is my Star Wars Agenda...

Episode 1 (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/32679h.jpg) ( Shudders ) ( DVD ) ( Tommorrow ( Monday )).

Episode 2 (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/447548h.jpg) ( Does a back flip with wires ) ( DVD ) ( Tuesday ).

Episode 3 (http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/twentieth_century_fox/star_wars__episode_iii__revenge_of_the_sith/starwarsepisodeiii_bigposter.jpg) ( Strikes down everything in his room with his mock up wooden lightsaber ) ( Theaters, Wednesday night at 12:15 )

Episode 4 (http://www.thx-trailer.com/2/Star-Wars/Episode4.jpg) ( Claps for this true classic ) ( DVD ) ( Thursday )

Episode 5 (http://www.thx-trailer.com/2/Star-Wars/Episode5.jpg) ( Claps even more when he pretends to learn that it's actually Darth Vader who is Luke's father ) ( DVD ) ( Friday ).

Episode 6 (http://www.thx-trailer.com/2/Star-Wars/Episode6.jpg) ( Breaks out into a cold sweat... because of stupid fighting little teddy bears instead of kick ass Wookies...and also because of that stupid Anakin insertion at the end, too ). ( DVD ) ( Saturday )

Originally posted by Witch King of Angmar

Also sat down and watched, in succession this morning, 2001 a Space Odessey (intelligence does not a good movie make)

The same reasons I didn't like "Lost in Translation" and "Life Aquatic". Too fockin' slow paced for my tastes. If I wanted slow...I watch a turtle race.

Originally posted by Witch King of Angmar

, the Sting (not as confusing as it's hyped to be)

Never seen it.

Originally posted by Witch King of Angmar

and My Fair Lady (Audrey Hepburn rocks).

Sounds good. My favorite classic movie that I own is...

How To Murder Your Wife (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/365761h.jpg).

Pure brilliance!

:thumbup

Witch King

05-15-2005, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by MrSoul
I could watch it over and over...I never find it boring or grueling.

I think that movie is exactly what it would be like to actually BE in space, from second to second. I am always overcome with a DESIRE to go into space when I see it, and nothing else evokes that in me. It's like seeing a movie about a vast ocean and then wanting to go out there. I HATE boats, but a good seafaring movie can make we want to go out in one. I am not wild about planes, but watching Chuck Yeager break the sound barrier in THE RIGHT STUFF made we want to get in a jet. That's talent. Kubrick communicated the feeling of a long-term journey in space, so much so that I found the prospect exhilarating.

My wife loves it even more than I do.
You're completely right. It's a very faithful representation (I assume) of what it's like in space. But I think space is boring.

MrSoul

05-15-2005, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by Luthien Tinuviel
Just finished AI: Artificial Intelligence. Despite the fact that I cried really hard and frankly didn't hate the movie, I still don't plan on ever seeing it again. It was too long and had too many false endings.

Agree, and on some level, I found it just plain weird, and NOT in a GOOD way. Just off, somehow.

And I like the sci-fi author Brian Aldiss, who wrote the original story it is based on.

Cup of Jabba

05-16-2005, 03:52 PM

Episode 1 (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/32679h.jpg)

This was like a live action cartoon for kids. Except for the main Darth Maul lightsaber sequence. This movie was horrible otherwise. Great FX. But that's it. No grippin' story. I guess this one was just to set the stage for the next two.

Rating:

D-

Note:

It would have gotten a rating of an F, but that brief Darth Maul light saber sequence at the end is still sweet. I am sure that when I watch Episode 3... it will be even smaller now...in comparison. At least, that's what I am hopin.

Cup of Jabba

05-17-2005, 01:18 PM

Team America ( Unrated ) (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/669939h.jpg)

AMERICA!!!! FOCK YEAH! This was awesome! One of the better comedies of the year. I am definitely owning this one. At first I was skeptical of it being funny. But now, I can't imagine not owning this masterpeice on DVD. If you are in the mood for a great comedy, put this at the top of your list to see immediately.

Rating:

A+

Side Note:

Loved the little Star Wars references. Too fockin' funny.

Phantasm

05-17-2005, 02:12 PM

--Peeping Tom (1960) ******
This movie was simply amazing. I need to own this on DVD someday. It's now in my list of favorite movies. A magnificent film.

--Don't Look Now (1973) ******
Another grippingly amazing film. I knew what the end was going to be, because I saw Bravo's Top 100 Horror Movie Moments, yet I was still completely "on the edge of my seat :-p".

Phantasm

05-17-2005, 02:21 PM

Tourist Trap (with commentary by David Schmoeller) (1979) ****

Cup of Jabba

05-17-2005, 08:35 PM

Primer (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/660305h.jpg)

Kind of confusing story wise. Camerawork was good but still kinda indie. I didn't like how alot of the background noise was filtered into the characters talking at times, too.
Interesting premise. It held my interest, but I was just expecting something more to happen. Ending was very abrupt and unclear, too.

Rating:

C-

Cup of Jabba

05-18-2005, 11:53 AM

Episode 2 (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/447548h.jpg)

This was great to see again. I loved this one. I know alot of folks didn't like it because of the lovey dovey scenes seemed unbelievable, but it didn't bother me. The only thing that I would nitpick...would be the C3PO comedy lines.
However, I am willin' to overlook it. Especially when Episode 1 is still really aweful. I wouldn't even own Episode 1 if it wasn't for the rest of the great episodes so far. Anyways, Episode 2 still impresses me with it's witty special effects and Master ( Obiwan ) and Padawan ( Anakin ) banter. It is also pretty solid in the fact that it is setting up for the next story. The story which we ALL want to see. Which is Anakin slicin' up Jedi as if they were steaks. Don't know why, but this time I really enjoyed Yoda's lightsaber fight sequence, more than usual, too.

Rating:

A-

Side Note:

Got my ticket for Episode 3 tonight. Can't wait. It's gonna be awesome. I just know it. Well, I gotta go cut lawn for about an hour and then sleep before I go stand in line tonight. Catch ya later folks.

MetalMan713

05-18-2005, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
Primer (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/660305h.jpg)

Kind of confusing story wise. Camerawork was good but still kinda indie. I didn't like how alot of the background noise was filtered into the characters talking at times, too.
Interesting premise. It held my interest, but I was just expecting something more to happen. Ending was very abrupt and unclear, too.

Rating:

C-

I watched PRIMER a couple of times trying to figure out the ending. . .trying to keep up with how many 'twins' were running around at a given time (and the fact that they were going over the same amount of time but at different places) - how some of the 'twins' were mean; how the guys went from observers to instigatators during the time traveling (the shotgun at the party) . . . and how the more traveling they did - the more unraveled they became . . . and how Aaron was preparing to build another machine at the end . . .

Cup of Jabba

05-18-2005, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
I watched PRIMER a couple of times trying to figure out the ending. . .trying to keep up with how many 'twins' were running around at a given time (and the fact that they were going over the same amount of time but at different places) - how some of the 'twins' were mean; how the guys went from observers to instigatators during the time traveling (the shotgun at the party) . . . and how the more traveling they did - the more unraveled they became . . . and how Aaron was preparing to build another machine at the end . . .

Yeah... I kinda knew it was makin' dem mad. I just wish they showed that better. It was like a half documentary half movie type of thing. I really thought the two main actors did a great job, though.

Phantasm

05-19-2005, 12:16 AM

The Sentinal (1977) 5/6
Repulsion (1965) 6/6

Phantasm

05-19-2005, 04:17 PM

Blood Sucking Freaks (1976) 3/6

MetalMan713

05-20-2005, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by Phantasm
Blood Sucking Freaks (1976) 3/6

How did you like the 'straw' scene?

BringingOutTheDead

05-20-2005, 10:02 AM

Shaun of the Dead
Harold and Kumar
Upright Citizens Brigade DVDs
Friday the 13th box set

Cup of Jabba

05-20-2005, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by BringingOutTheDead
Harold and Kumar
Friday the 13th box set

Harold and Kumar was pure awesomeness.
A truly original comedy.

And I own the Friday the 13th box set, too.
I thought the special features were interesting. Part 6 and 7 was the best out of the 8 movies in that set. I picked up 9 and 10...after the box set and wished I had'nt.
9 really didn't have Jason in it all that much. At least in the sense that we know him.
10 took place with a bunch of idiots in space.

The idiots in 1-8 are more forgivable because they are bunch of party drinking kids which is a "staple" of horror movies.

My favorite horror icons are...

1.Micheal Myers ( Proudly own Halloween 1 and 4 ) ( Those were the only two that I liked out of the 8 )
2.Jason Voorhees ( Proudly own 1-8 boxed set )
3.Freddy Krueger ( Proudly own Freddy vs Jason )

Cup of Jabba

05-21-2005, 05:47 PM

Team America (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/669939h.jpg)

I just bought this DVD today and watched it again ( Which makes it my second viewing ). Man this is one damn funny ass flick. So if ya haven't seen it, go get up off your ass and rent it now!!! You'll feel like an ass if you don't.

:joke

;)

Rating:

A+

Cup of Jabba

05-21-2005, 07:09 PM

Episode 4 (http://www.dvd-live.de/images/cover/starwars4.jpg)

Star Wars Episode 4 ( A New Hope ) is simply a classic. For the most part... I loved this revamped Special Edition version. The only thing that is kinda awkward is when Obi-wan makes a new stupid noise to scare off the sand people. Besides that...I loved the added little FX spots. It definitely adds to the experience. Also, after having seen Episode 3 in the theaters opening night....it is definitely a treat watching the original with all the proper context...of what has transpired before. I mean the way Vader takes command of the situation at the end of Star Wars by piloting a ship himself to take care of the matter is sooo cool with the knowledge that we know Anakin had shown through out the first three prequels that not only does he fly around alot in some kind of ship.... he actually enjoyed it, too. Great stuff.
This is probably no news to anyone else, but I noticed that each prequel movie makes some kind of tie in to one of the original trilogy films. At the end of a New Hope.... we see a celebration is held and the Princess puts metals around Luke, and Han. R-2 makes a noise and she smiles looking over at him. This ending scene appeared to be kinda similiar to the ending scene in Episode 1. The Gungan leader was holding a glowing ball in honor of everyones success. Padme looks over at Anakin and smiles. Now in Episode 2 ( Attack of the Clones ) we see the movie end with Anakin and Padme getting married while we catch a glimpse of Anakin's mechanicle hand. Now at the end of Episode 5 ( Empire Strikes Back ) we see Luke holding the princess with his new bionic hand as they stare out a window. Now in Episode 3 ( Revenge of the Sith ) SPOILERS.....

We see Senator Palpatine or the Emperor trying to convince Anakin to take Dooku's life. Now in Episode 6 ( Return of the Jedi ) the Emperor tries to convince Luke to strike down Vader ( Anakin ) when he is down on the ground beaten and defensless. The only thing I would change in a New Hope if I were Lucas...is the lightsaber battle sequence between Obi-Wan and Vader. I would have made em both fight alot like they did in the prequel films. Perhaps he plans on doing this at some point.
However, Episode 4 ( A New Hope ) was fantastic. The chemistry between all of the characters was the best.

Rating:

A-

Phantasm

05-22-2005, 02:26 AM

Blood doesn't really bother me, Metal. In fact it tends to do the opposite um... yum. Nevermind :) What did you think of it? I'm not sure.

LA Casa sperduta nel parco (aka House on the Edge of the Park) (1980) 3/6

Bluntchop

05-22-2005, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by Phantasm
[B]The Sentinel (1977) 5/6

Good one! One of my faves from the 70's. Creepy as hell!

Watched something called Nightmare Weekend (1986) yesterday.

Bad Cinema goodness, great little cheesy gem.

Cup of Jabba

05-24-2005, 03:40 PM

Episode 5 (http://www.dvd-live.de/images/cover/starwars5.jpg)

Episode 5 ( The Empire Strikes Back ) is my absolute favorite out of the original trilogy. It had a descent lightsaber sequence. It didn't have focking stupid Ewoks, or those really retarded Gungans. It didn't have unbelievable dialogue. Back in the day...I didn't enjoy this flick as much because Yoda reminded me of a fockin' muppet. And I had nightmares about Kermit the frog biting me with... "shark' like teeth". Anyways...after seeing Episode 2 and 3 I couldn't help but appreciate Yoda's character now. Empire is great, from start to finish. Love the special edition redo on Cloud City... the snow beast... ect.
The part were Vader reveals to Lucas ah em sorry... I mean Luke... that he is his father is one of the more classic scenes that went down in the entire history of the Jedi Arch- I mean... Star Wars in general.

Rating;

A+

Side Note: This flick is awesome just because.

Cup of Jabba

05-24-2005, 03:49 PM

Episode 6 (http://www.dvd-live.de/images/cover/starwars6.jpg)

Episode 6 ( Return of the Jedi ) is pretty cool...

unil you run into a bunch of kids running around in teddy bear outfits. It used to bother me alot more a few years ago... but now it is not as bad ( Though it is still bad ). The classic scene were Luke, Vader, and the Emperor is simply Star Wars again... at it's best.

"If you won't join the darkside...then perhaps she will!"

"NEVERRR!!!!"

*Pulls lightsaber out of nowhere and attacks*

Rating:

B- ( Because Wookies were upstaged by a bunch of focking Ewoks )

MetalMan713

05-25-2005, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by Phantasm
Blood doesn't really bother me, Metal. In fact it tends to do the opposite um... yum. Nevermind :) What did you think of it? I'm not sure.

LA Casa sperduta nel parco (aka House on the Edge of the Park) (1980) 3/6

My brother and I decided to rent BSF (and some other vids) and have BBQ - which I barfed up when the 'doc' sucked that chick's brain through a straw . . . :yuck

MetalMan713

05-25-2005, 09:00 AM

The Aviator - good flick . . .shows if you have enough money you can do what you want - even indulge your nervous breakdowns . . .

Are We There Yet? - Crap - Hated the kids/the Mom/the talking bobblehead . . .you know a movie is bad when Jay Mohr is the best actor in it and the biggest laugh is Ice Cube holding a kid who pees in a white woman's mouth (don't ask - wasn't that funny) . . . if filmmaker's went to hell for making bad movies - Brian Levant would be in line for a ticket . . . :EDJ

Cup of Jabba

05-25-2005, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
Are We There Yet? - Crap

I really try not to see anything with "Ice Cube" in it, Metal-man. I only own one movie with him in it, and that flick is called...Anaconda (http://www.monstrula.de/filme/anaconda/deutschdvd.jpg).
Which still is not that great of a movie, by any means. Just mildly entertaining enough to barely stay in my illustrious DVD collection.

Cup of Jabba

05-25-2005, 08:48 PM

Kisses and Caroms (http://www.kissesandcaroms.com/MOVIE/images/poster.jpg)

This DVD is NOT available at your local video store. It is was made for Sundance. I seen it from Craig. It was pretty interesting. I liked some of the dialogue. I definitely liked the hot chicks. I liked how part of the story was a bit clever. The camera quality was most impressive ( For those of you who would give a poop about such things ). In fact, it was one of the better indie things I had seen since that movie having something to do with pizza. ;)

Rating:

C+ ( If ya could ever get a hold of a copy, it is definitely worth your time. If ya like hot chicks, clever dialogue, and that game called "pool." )

Again, you can't buy it. But you can download the trailer....

here (http://www.kissesandcaroms.com/MOVIE/film/trailers/index.html).

Cup of Jabba

05-29-2005, 06:15 PM

Star Trek Original Series "Fridays Child" (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/episode/68724.html)

This was an okay episode. Nothing too spectacular. But not too bad either. I kinda liked the human aliens in this one. Interesting society they got.

Rating:

C+

Luthien Tinuviel

05-29-2005, 09:04 PM

Recently Watched:

Adaptation- 4/5

Almost Famous - 4.5/5

Hellboy - 3/5

The Magdelene Sisters - 3.5/5

I saw all of these movies for the first time either last week or this week. Thank heaven for the library.

Cup of Jabba

05-30-2005, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Luthien Tinuviel
Recently Watched:
Hellboy - 3/5

Wow Luth. Hellboy only a 3 out of a 5?

I guess I really am comic book biased. This was one of my favorite top DVD's of last year. I have the regular edition and the special collectors gift set box for this.
I thought all the characters in the movie were simply genius. Especially Ron Perlman. It's funny how he looks alot like the character in the comic book. Even without the makeup.

I give Hellboy an A+ of course.

sactoda54

05-30-2005, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
Wow Luth. Hellboy only a 3 out of a 5?

I guess I really am comic book biased. This was one of my favorite top DVD's of last year. I have the regular edition and the special collectors gift set box for this.
I thought all the characters in the movie were simply genius. Especially Ron Perlman. It's funny how he looks alot like the character in the comic book. Even without the makeup.

I give Hellboy an A+ of course.

I loved Hell Boy!
Donna A.

Cup of Jabba

05-30-2005, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by sactoda54
I loved Hell Boy!
Donna A.

Warm feelings to my heart HellBoy brings.

And, I am really really lookin' forward to the sequel Donna.
I'm sure the next one will give us even more Hellacious fun. ;)

Cup of Jabba

05-30-2005, 07:21 PM

Batman Animated Series Vol 3 (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/668935h.jpg)

This DVD set starts off with some really great episodes. From the origin of Batgirl to the villian in the upcoming "Batman Begins" flick this June 15th known as...."Ra's Al Ghul."
This set is just a warm up, until I see the real deal in theaters soon. However, still a very well produced and entertaining series.

Rating:

B+

MetalMan713

05-31-2005, 07:32 AM

Boogeyman - (2nd look) - pretty good.

Be Cool - A breezy fun Sunday afternoon type of flick - Andre3000 and The Rock are good . . .

Beyond The Sea - good (if you like musicals) - comes off a bit uneven due to the flashbacks . . .

PTM - (12th look) - listened to the drunken commentary - "BUDDY"

One Crazy Summer - (finally now in DVD) - Greatness - the commentary (of Holland, Armstrong and Bobcat, is funny - especially since Bobcat continually comments that he doesn't remember being in the movie much). . .

Cup of Jabba

05-31-2005, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
Boogeyman - (2nd look) - pretty good.

I was kinda scared to rent this one. And not from the horror part, either.
The main lead reminds me of the much hated writer/producer on Star Trek over the last few years. Which is known none other than the nefarious Brannon Braga (http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/ENT/creative/69098.html).

:lol

Originally posted by MetalMan713

PTM - (12th look) - listened to the drunken commentary - "BUDDY"

If you were drinking along...you might have had fun MetalMan. But if you were sober...

well...

what can say?

:blat

MetalMan713

05-31-2005, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
If you were drinking along...you might have had fun MetalMan. But if you were sober...

well...

what can say?

:blat

Actually - I got waterlogged from drinking bottled water . . .I don't drink beer or liquor . . .

Cup of Jabba

05-31-2005, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by MetalMan713
Actually - I got waterlogged from drinking bottled water . . .I don't drink beer or liquor . . .

I only drink if it's a special occasion or if I need to put my self to sleep really fast. Or if my friends want to drink around the house. Not while playing a serious card game for money remind you. That would be just plain stupid.

Side Note: Sorry. No offense to anyone who drinks and plays cards for green. Unless of course that individual were to drink enough Pepto Bismol (http://www.pepto-bismol.com/) before each game ( To nulify the effects of the alcohol ).

Cup of Jabba

05-31-2005, 07:48 PM

The Animal ( Uncut ) (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/575825h.jpg)

I just bought this DVD because it was really dirt cheap at Walmart. It was funny, but I am still not sure if I want to keep this in my collection or not.

:huh

Rating:

C+

Craig Wisniewski

05-31-2005, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by Cup of Jabba
The Animal ( Uncut ) (http://images.dvdempire.com/gen/movies/575825h.jpg)

I just bought this DVD because it was really dirt cheap at Walmart. It was funny, but I am still not sure if I want to keep this in my collection or not.

:huh

Rating:

C+

I rented this after watching the first season of Survivor on dvd a few months ago in preperation for brainstroming on PinkCat's next feature. The movie isn't really good, but that wasn't the point. Collen Haskell was just so cute on survivor, I had to see this. (yeah, I know I'm like 5 years behind the times. I don't watch a lot of television.) Anyway, other than her, John C. McGinley was pretty good in it too. It had a few laughs.