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    Ahhh really? Damn. I was kinda hoping we wouldn't see her for a while then suddenly she'd end up doing porn.

    Tasteful porn, but porn.

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    Who knows, maybe she did some porn. But based on what she looks like now, I doubt you'd like what you saw.

    I think she settled down to family life and out of the limelight for a while, though imdb shows she's taking more roles lately. She's not chunky, but definitely hasn't aged gracefully and looks all of her 35 years of age.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Animeniax View Post
    Did you see this movie recently or are you just recounting from when you saw it? This is one of those movies that I've only seen part of while flipping channels, but I might have to see it in its entirety. I remember the days when Alicia Silverstone was the "it" girl in Hollywood, then she disappeared. I've seen her recently on Children's Hospital.
    It was on TV recently, but I've seen it a few times before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Animeniax View Post
    Watched The Prestige with Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, and Michael Caine. Excellent movie. So many twists and turns and you'll be guessing how it concludes right up to the end. Christopher Nolan directed. He and Christian Bale make magic together.

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    I finally watched this movie and WOW. I had it kind of figured out before the ending but I still thoroughly enjoyed it, nonetheless. Thank you very much for the recommendation; I will definitely be suggesting other people check it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fahoumh View Post
    I finally watched this movie and WOW. I had it kind of figured out before the ending but I still thoroughly enjoyed it, nonetheless. Thank you very much for the recommendation; I will definitely be suggesting other people check it out.
    Yeah I know what you mean, it's a pretty awesome movie. I wasn't sure I'd care for the subject matter, but it was intriguing and kept me guessing. I didn't figure out the ending, it was just too weird a scenario in my mind to comprehend until they revealed it.


    For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?

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    Just saw Dark Knight Rises again, still good.
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    Just think how much you could accomplish if you tried something new.


    For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?

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    Oh fuck off, that film deserves two watches. You sour bitch.

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    Ahh a simple reply from a simple mind. Too bad you missed the subtle dig of ds's post. Someday you'll catch up, but by then it will be too late.


    For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?

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    Oh yeah I got that. I didn't catch yours tho. Thought you were being your usually superior self, twisting your mustache whilst typing that.

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    Sure you got it, hence your reply. Go back and edit it and it'll be more convincing.


    For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?

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    Don't mind him kage, he's just projecting now; he's the only one on this forum who's done what he's suggesting.
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    Oh look, ds has made a friend! Won't his mom be happy?


    For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?

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    Ok you three get a room or atleast mention a movie in addition to throwing jabs at each other.
    Quote Originally Posted by darkshadow View Post
    Don't mind him kage, he's just projecting now; he's the only one on this forum who's done what he's suggesting.
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    ANYWAY....

    Welcome back, Killa-Eyez! You haven't posted in a while... why not join in the fun? blablabla...
    Seen Cliffhanger on aug. 3rd, my sisters birthday. Watched the movie cause it was more interesting than the party. Afterwards came Red Heat with Scharwzenegger but decided to mingle and not be a complete douche. Watching Cliffhanger was loads of fun; the movie was muted so me and my brother thought up our own dialogues along with convincing imitations.

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    Cliffhanger was entertaining for what it was, and it came out when Stallone/Schwarzenegger and some other action stars were mass-producing action movies. I wouldn't watch it again unless I was flipping channels.


    For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?

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    After hearing about Bronson from a few different people saying if I enjoyed Tom Hardy's work in TDKR to check this out. Its about England's most aggravated inmate. Same director who did "Drive" and I gotta say I went without any expectations other than it to be a pretty good film. But I mean I had no preconceived notions as to what the film might be. After seeing Drive it was pretty clear that this director, Nicolas Refn, does not abide to falling into any categories.

    I thought it was definitely worth seeing. Its hailed as Tom Hardy's best performance, and I find it difficult to disagree. If you like something different, something with teeth, you'll enjoy this. I found myself trying to get into his head and rationalize certain actions. Why he would snap at different times. I'd say check it out if that sounds good to ya.


    I been listening to this podcast lately, 'How did this get made?'. Its Paul Scheer, the bald dude from The League... and two other comedians who you prolly never heard of. But its great, they're funny, and they talk about movies. Well specifically bad ones. They pick a film for them all to watch... and they just dissect every horrible aspect, from lines in the script, to plot holes, everything. Was thinking it'd be kinda cool if we all did something like that on here. Once a week kind of thing. Could be good for a few laughs. If anyone wants to get the ball rolling with a good, bad, film?? Well they're doing probably one of the best, worst, of all time for the next episode, Batman and Robin. We've all probably seen it but going back and watching it for a laugh and writing down some of the worst parts of the movie could be fun. Want to??

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    I never really understood all the hate for Batman and Robin. It's clearly a nod to the campy, lunatic energy of the Adam West Batman and comes off as a triumph in that sense. There are so many riotously funny bits in the movie. Pretty much the only failure is the Alicia Silverstone plot with her and Alfred.

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    Uma Thurman's acting is horrendous. The whole Poison Ivy / Bane plot gets about as much time as the crazy evil doctor at the start who tries to kill her. George Clooney's portrayal leaves a lot to be desired.... "Hi Freeze, I'm Batman". As if he was saying, "Hi sir, I'm your waiter this evening."

    And yes batgirl and alfred completely lag an already slow film.

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    Uma Thurman kills in this movie. She's like if Lady Gaga were a Batman villain. I'll just quote the Comics Alliance review of the film:

    Chris: Clooney has joked about this movie a lot -- when he was nominated for the Oscar for Michael Clayton, I remember him telling reporters that he was there to pick up his Lifetime Achievement for Batman & Robin -- but he's actually pretty solid in the role. He does a more convincing Bruce Wayne than anyone else. My real high point, though, is Poison Ivy.

    Chris: You talked a lot about Jim Carrey attempting to channel Frank Gorshin as the Riddler in Forever, but while I think that's a pretty miserable failure, Uma Thurman is way more successful at trying to be Julie Newmar.

    David: She does a great job doing the campy sex-vamp thing. A GREAT job.

    Chris: Ivy's better written than Freeze, in that she doesn't have a constant string of puns, and Thurman's delivery is perfect for the material, right down to her faux-sultry Mae West voice.
    Clooney in my opinion shares a problem with all the pre-Bale Batmen - he doesn't really know what to do with himself in the dual role and only really sells Bruce Wayne. Michael Keaton had the same problem, and Val Kilmer doesn't really work in either sense. As for Thurman I thought her performance was great. As for how much time her plot had to develop, don't you think that's kind of beside the point? At one point she invades a social gathering dressed as a giant gorilla and then prostitutes herself out using her pheromones. I'm not really worried about her character arc that much.

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