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Who else is a Lord of the Rings nut. Talk about the best movie EVER made. I never thought they could turn a great book into a great movie.
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It probably will come as no surprise, given the Book of SpiralHorns, that I am a big LOTR fan. I agree that they did a better job of translating a classic book to the screen than any previous film.
I am also a HUGE fan of the classic epics like the Illiad. I have not seen Troy because I have heard that, while it is entertaining, it is hardly true to the classic text (for example, the Gods play no part in the movie, while their role is paramount in the book). -
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I am looking forward to King Aurther this summer. I too heard Troy doesn't do the story justice.Comment
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Really? I didn't think it looked that good.Originally posted by RamWraith
But yes, the LOTR movies were amazing. I can't wait until the uber-edition of the Return of the King comes out so I can nab it. I refuse to buy the weak first releases that are put out.Comment
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The LOTR movies are three of the few movies I can watch over and over.Comment
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My 6 year old daughter loves them. Next hallowenn (my favorite holiday) she wants to be a dark riderComment
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Interesting choice, a dark rider over, perhaps, an elf of some sort. Sounds like you'll have a fun time making a Halloween costume! Or do they sell youth Dark Rider costumes?Originally posted by RamWraithComment
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Halloween is the best!! It is a holiday that no one expects presents and cards and gifts, just plan good old fashion fun.
I always go all out for Halloween, and I don't sell anything ;-)
My daughter did win last years city wide costume contest (witch) and expect the same this year :-) scarier the better *LOL*Comment
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Just read John Grisham's novel "Bleachers," about a High School football star returning to his home town for the death/funeral of his former coach.
The book did a very good job of painting a portrait of a small town football team and recreating the moments of their biggest game. The characters were somewhat stereotypical, and might remind one of those from such movies as "Remember the Titans" and "Varsity Blues." In fact, the book reads as though it was written specifically to become a movie.
The emotional payoff at the end I found somewhat flat and rushed. There really was not much of a message to the book, other than the hackneyed "you have to forgive others before you can forgive yourself" kind of moral.
If you grew up in a small town where football was big or played on your High School team, you will probably relate to and enjoy this book. It certainly is an easy, page-turner, kind of read.
All in all, I give it 2 1/2 stars out of 4.-08-03-2004, 10:22 AM -
For those who like international political intrigue, and worry about how a few in powerful positions can manufacture a war, check out The Scorpion's Gate by Richard Clarke.
Clarke, as you may recall, served as National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism under both Clinton and Bush. After leaving this position, he became one of the most vocal critics of the handling of "The War on Terrorism."
The book is a novel, set in the near future, and tells the story of how a revolution in Saudi Arabia opens the door for several foreign countries, including the U.S., to plot to gain a new foothold in the oil rich Arabian peninsula.
It starts a bit slow, with several chess pieces needing to be put into place, but when it gets going, its a very good read.
Clearly Clarke is someone with an axe to grind, and I found his sympathetic portrayal of the moderate factions of the new "Islamia" (fka Saudi Arabia) to be, well, let's just say overly optimistic.
Nonetheless, is a fascinating book that, through analogy, gives some real insight on how some insiders view the current situation in Iraq.-02-16-2006, 08:21 AM -
I have never got up and walked out of a movie...until now.
After 2 hour and 10 minutes, I couldn't bear sitting through another 30 minutes of slow self indulged banter. I am a huge comic book super hero fan, but this movie gives great movies like Spiderman a bad name.
This was one the slowest movies I have ever watched. Absolutely no substance to hold the viewer. I never read the graphic novel, and I was thinking and hoping I was going to see a action packed, crime fighting team with lots of cool powers. Come to find out it was about a bunch of geriatric, egocentric, self loathing retired vigilantes that have more built up sexual tensions than a teen age boy.
I have hated 2 movies that I have seen in the theater in my life. The Verdict and now this one. Save your $10.00 and buy your kid an easter egg.-03-08-2009, 07:09 AM -
Literary tip for the upcoming holiday weekend. While the movie version of the godfather is widely renowned as one of the greatest films ever made, many people have never read the book. The book is actually even better than the movie and i would suggest that all godfather fans get a copy and enjoy it. Fools Die is a fantastic mario puzo book about the casino business in vegas, along with the usual lessons regarding life. The Sicilian, also by puzo, which was a horrible movie, is a terrific book.
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There have been some realistic and intense battle scenes. Some are despicted through actual footage and great editing, and others have the benefit of special effects. Which best brings the warrior out in you?Braveheart8Troy03001Apocalypse Now0Saving Private Ryan9Tora Tora Tora2Gladiator0The Last Samurai0Band of Brothers2The Patriot1Platoon0Other (Must specify in thread).3-06-09-2007, 03:53 PM
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