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Is This Something?
Running Man remake with Maverick's Val Kilmer replacement, Glen Powell.
Marvel fans expecting a super-sized runtime for The Fantastic Four: First Steps might want to reset their clocks. While AMC Theatres previously listed the film at a generous 130 minutes, the theater chain has just quietly shaved that down. The upcoming MCU reboot is now officially clocking in at 115 minutes, making it the shortest Marvel Studios release of 2025. For context, that's 1 hour and 55 minutes -- a fairly standard runtime by most blockbuster standards, but surprisingly compact for an MCU film that's introducing a brand-new reality, a massive villain like Galactus, and Marvel's First Family all in one go.I know theaters are hurting because Hollywood is producing such total garbage but this will only make people less willing to go to theaters:
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Is This Something?
Running Man remake with Maverick's Val Kilmer replacement, Glen Powell.
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Yes.
I excite.
Running Man remake with Maverick's Val Kilmer replacement, Glen Powell.
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Yes.
I excite.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:19 PM (GBKbO)
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Top 10?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:20 PM (omVj0)
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Marvel fans expecting a super-sized runtime for The Fantastic Four: First Steps might want to reset their clocks. While AMC Theatres previously listed the film at a generous 130 minutes, the theater chain has just quietly shaved that down. The upcoming MCU reboot is now officially clocking in at 115 minutes, making it the shortest Marvel Studios release of 2025.
Pretty soon, they'll just show the trailer.
Pretty soon, they'll just show the trailer.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:20 PM (Riz8t)
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I hate this, but the first shot of him and his family with the black wife made me think 'Really? Fuck.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:21 PM (bss/y)
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It always irritates me that they say Tom Cruise is the last movie star. I disagree. I think it's Pitt.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:21 PM (Riz8t)
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3 Marvel fans expecting a super-sized runtime for The Fantastic Four: First Steps might want to reset their clocks. While AMC Theatres previously listed the film at a generous 130 minutes, the theater chain has just quietly shaved that down. The upcoming MCU reboot is now officially clocking in at 115 minutes, making it the shortest Marvel Studios release of 2025.
Pretty soon, they'll just show the trailer.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:20 PM (Riz8t)
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So, Fahrenheit 451 was prophetic?
Pretty soon, they'll just show the trailer.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:20 PM (Riz8t)
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So, Fahrenheit 451 was prophetic?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:21 PM (GBKbO)
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A Dracula in Paris, by Luc Besson. Looks like a remake of the Coppola film, but in French. And with Christoph Waltz, who just might be Austrian Pedro Pascal.
No, that's too harsh. I'm just tired of him.
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everyone should be, he is an obnoxious lefty . Waltz is.
No, that's too harsh. I'm just tired of him.
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everyone should be, he is an obnoxious lefty . Waltz is.
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:23 PM (g47mK)
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@298
>>I watched The Abyss for the first time in forever. Biehn's good.
I would classify Biehn's acting as, regular joe acting.
He never seemed to be putting on something or doing something.
Like Nicholson, was doing something, putting something on.
If you watch a Nicholson flick in certain mood, they all become comedies.
The Shining is a straight up comedy now.
>>I watched The Abyss for the first time in forever. Biehn's good.
I would classify Biehn's acting as, regular joe acting.
He never seemed to be putting on something or doing something.
Like Nicholson, was doing something, putting something on.
If you watch a Nicholson flick in certain mood, they all become comedies.
The Shining is a straight up comedy now.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:24 PM (XV/Pl)
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I’m odd - I enjoy seeing the trailers before a movie. Yes, even if there’s 7 of them. The car ads and “yay, you’re in the theater” clip thing can go away.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:24 PM (TJLr1)
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In the trailer at least, Glen Powell looks much more like the Ben Richards I pictured when I read the novel long ago. Arnold was not the right casting for that.
It's a good pulp novel with a hyperdrive pace and a smart hero you want to root for. At his best, King used to provide that in all his books. I'm reading his 2021 Billy Summers novel about a sympathetic hit man whose rule is to only shoot bad guys. (Yes, he knows he technically is one himself.) He's on what he plans to be his last job. His cover is that he's a writer, working on a book . . . and he finds himself writing his life story, so that we read along as he composes it.
It's a good pulp novel with a hyperdrive pace and a smart hero you want to root for. At his best, King used to provide that in all his books. I'm reading his 2021 Billy Summers novel about a sympathetic hit man whose rule is to only shoot bad guys. (Yes, he knows he technically is one himself.) He's on what he plans to be his last job. His cover is that he's a writer, working on a book . . . and he finds himself writing his life story, so that we read along as he composes it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:25 PM (omVj0)
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Saw F1 on an IMAX screen the other day. Fun movie. Brad Pitt and the other actors were good. Perfect summer entertainment.
Posted by: Tuna at July 03, 2025 04:25 PM (lJ0H4)
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Run Lola Run > Logan's Run >Running Man
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at July 03, 2025 04:26 PM (Z/3II)
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And with Christoph Waltz, who just might be Austrian Pedro Pascal.
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Why do I read that name as Pedo Pascal?
And with Christoph Waltz, who just might be Austrian Pedro Pascal.
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Why do I read that name as Pedo Pascal?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 03, 2025 04:26 PM (/HVsR)
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Anyway: The BB Bill has passed, so my tax liability next year may be very low; my IRA is up; I've sold and shipped off an eBay item (we're talking pocket money here); and while it's savagely hot outdoors, there are no impending hurricanes. All pretty good for a Thor's Day in Da Swamp.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:26 PM (omVj0)
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Part of me wants to see "Sketch" with Pookette, part of me will be worried it'll disappoint her that it isn't real. (Her therapist is having her draw out her feelings too.)
Posted by: pookysgirl also doesn't like the eyeders at July 03, 2025 04:26 PM (Wt5PA)
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Running Man was a fun VHS rental at the time. Dawson killed it with his performance. Mostly because people said, "Dude, that guy plays a great asshole."
That said, this remake looks like impacted fecal matter.
That said, this remake looks like impacted fecal matter.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 04:27 PM (mlg/3)
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I actually did like the first Running Man, but mainly because it was always snarky, ultra cheesy, full of in-jokes (like Richard Dawson being the MC) and never took itself very seriously.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2025 04:27 PM (uWKK8)
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8 I would classify Biehn's acting as, regular joe acting.
He never seemed to be putting on something or doing something.
Like Nicholson, was doing something, putting something on.
If you watch a Nicholson flick in certain mood, they all become comedies.
The Shining is a straight up comedy now.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:24 PM (XV/Pl)
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The Abyss may be Biehn's best performance. He's just playing crazy military guy made crazy by pressure sickness, or whatever. He's really good at it.
He never seemed to be putting on something or doing something.
Like Nicholson, was doing something, putting something on.
If you watch a Nicholson flick in certain mood, they all become comedies.
The Shining is a straight up comedy now.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:24 PM (XV/Pl)
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The Abyss may be Biehn's best performance. He's just playing crazy military guy made crazy by pressure sickness, or whatever. He's really good at it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:27 PM (GBKbO)
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Listen, I just want to see DDL toss a midget into a tractor trailer, is that too much to ask?
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:27 PM (XV/Pl)
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Walz is fine but he was way overhyped. F1 is supposed to be great fun stuff, like Top Gun 2. The Running Man remake looks fun enough, I never liked the Arnie one anyway.
I really want Fantastic Four to work because I really like that team and I like that its retro and they are actually wearing superhero costumes. But Pedro Pascal and girl silver surfer do not fill me with hope.
And you know damned well when they step off their ship into modern day MCU, the first thing will be someone mocking them for their costumes.
I really want Fantastic Four to work because I really like that team and I like that its retro and they are actually wearing superhero costumes. But Pedro Pascal and girl silver surfer do not fill me with hope.
And you know damned well when they step off their ship into modern day MCU, the first thing will be someone mocking them for their costumes.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:28 PM (dfIr7)
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10 In the trailer at least, Glen Powell looks much more like the Ben Richards I pictured when I read the novel long ago. Arnold was not the right casting for that.
It's a good pulp novel with a hyperdrive pace and a smart hero you want to root for. At his best, King used to provide that in all his books. I'm reading his 2021 Billy Summers novel about a sympathetic hit man whose rule is to only shoot bad guys. (Yes, he knows he technically is one himself.) He's on what he plans to be his last job. His cover is that he's a writer, working on a book . . . and he finds himself writing his life story, so that we read along as he composes it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:25 PM (omVj0)
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I just finished the second Dark Tower book.
Dude can stretch a thin concept into novel length like nobody's business.
Sometimes.
Thinner needed to be, like, half its length.
It's a good pulp novel with a hyperdrive pace and a smart hero you want to root for. At his best, King used to provide that in all his books. I'm reading his 2021 Billy Summers novel about a sympathetic hit man whose rule is to only shoot bad guys. (Yes, he knows he technically is one himself.) He's on what he plans to be his last job. His cover is that he's a writer, working on a book . . . and he finds himself writing his life story, so that we read along as he composes it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:25 PM (omVj0)
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I just finished the second Dark Tower book.
Dude can stretch a thin concept into novel length like nobody's business.
Sometimes.
Thinner needed to be, like, half its length.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:28 PM (GBKbO)
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I can't remember the last time I was in a movie theater. Do they still have those cigarette girls? They're cute!
I can't remember the last time I was in a movie theater. Do they still have those cigarette girls? They're cute!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 03, 2025 04:28 PM (/HVsR)
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tired of whom? Besson, Coppola, or Waltz?
my choice is Besson, but "yes" is an acceptable answer
my choice is Besson, but "yes" is an acceptable answer
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 04:28 PM (gKWVE)
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Meh, Marx Bros. movies ran 60 minutes. All the excellent movies in the 1930s-1960 had 90 minute or less run times.
It wasn't until the 1960s and all that Panorama and "epic" bullshit that movies started to drag on for hours. Spectacles to compete with TV.
No one can tell a story efficiently and crisply ever since.
It wasn't until the 1960s and all that Panorama and "epic" bullshit that movies started to drag on for hours. Spectacles to compete with TV.
No one can tell a story efficiently and crisply ever since.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at July 03, 2025 04:28 PM (wBaIH)
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The Abyss may be Biehn's best performance. He's just playing crazy military guy made crazy by pressure sickness, or whatever. He's really good at it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:27 PM (GBKbO)
Also his Johnny Ringo in Tombstone.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:27 PM (GBKbO)
Also his Johnny Ringo in Tombstone.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Strangely Bothered By Odd Things at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (0aYVJ)
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Run Lola Run > Logan's Run >Running Man
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I thought Running Man was pretty good--I saw it as a kid and then about a decade ago I watched it again.
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I thought Running Man was pretty good--I saw it as a kid and then about a decade ago I watched it again.
Posted by: Crusader at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (TN0g+)
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I would classify Biehn's acting as, regular joe acting.
He never seemed to be putting on something or doing something.
Like Nicholson, was doing something, putting something on.
If you watch a Nicholson flick in certain mood, they all become comedies.
The Shining is a straight up comedy now.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025
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I always disliked the Kubrick The Shining. It cut the heart out of King's story and his characters.
Michael Biehn *would* have made a good Jack Torrance in a faithfulj adaptation, though!
He never seemed to be putting on something or doing something.
Like Nicholson, was doing something, putting something on.
If you watch a Nicholson flick in certain mood, they all become comedies.
The Shining is a straight up comedy now.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025
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I always disliked the Kubrick The Shining. It cut the heart out of King's story and his characters.
Michael Biehn *would* have made a good Jack Torrance in a faithfulj adaptation, though!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (omVj0)
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None of these interest me.
Howabout El Eternauta from the Argentine graphic novel of the same name
youtu.be/TqT4fDQQqCc
Howabout El Eternauta from the Argentine graphic novel of the same name
youtu.be/TqT4fDQQqCc
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (D7oie)
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I hate this, but the first shot of him and his family with the black wife made me think 'Really? Fuck.'
Yeah that was the part of the trailer that makes everyone roll their eyes. They just couldn't help themselves.
Yeah that was the part of the trailer that makes everyone roll their eyes. They just couldn't help themselves.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (dfIr7)
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I'm reading his 2021 Billy Summers novel about a sympathetic hit man whose rule is to only shoot bad guys. (Yes, he knows he technically is one himself.) He's on what he plans to be his last job. His cover is that he's a writer, working on a book . . . and he finds himself writing his life story, so that we read along as he composes it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:25 PM (omVj0)
*looks at book just purchased*
*tosses it*
Sigh...
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:25 PM (omVj0)
*looks at book just purchased*
*tosses it*
Sigh...
Posted by: Diogenes at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (1bdKO)
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So is there some kind of rider to every contract for scripting a Fantastic 4 movie that requires it to suck ass?
Posted by: Stop it. Get some help. at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (TbWk/)
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I would classify Biehn's acting as, regular joe acting.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
AKA, face work. He wasn't really that good. But, still, a pro.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
AKA, face work. He wasn't really that good. But, still, a pro.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (mlg/3)
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I can't think of a movie that I am willing to pay $40 for two tickets, and another $50 for drinks and snacks, all while spending half an hour watching ads and trailers.
I can wait a few months and buy the DVD for $20. Then I can watch it in a comfortable chair, with whatever food is in the house, pause it for a restroom break, and not have to listen to people talking on their phones in the middle of it.
I can wait a few months and buy the DVD for $20. Then I can watch it in a comfortable chair, with whatever food is in the house, pause it for a restroom break, and not have to listen to people talking on their phones in the middle of it.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (Vfq+S)
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Also, besides Caught Stealing, another film that's peaked my interest is One Battle After Another, it's a PTA dramedy starring DiCaprio.
It looks good.
It would be a riot if DDL makes a cameo in it.
It looks good.
It would be a riot if DDL makes a cameo in it.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (XV/Pl)
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They cut the FF runtime, so this means we get to look forward to a Director's Cut version in a couple of years.
You know that lighthearted crime movie "Payback" with Mel Gibson? Watch the Director's cut version sometime. It's almost a completely different movie.
You know that lighthearted crime movie "Payback" with Mel Gibson? Watch the Director's cut version sometime. It's almost a completely different movie.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (Apzx6)
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From what I'm hearing about F1, it's a good movie for the general audience.
For F1 fans, good racing scenes but crappy story.
From what I'm hearing about F1, it's a good movie for the general audience.
For F1 fans, good racing scenes but crappy story.
Posted by: YIKES! at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (OgWfa)
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So is there some kind of rider to every contract for scripting a Fantastic 4 movie that requires it to suck ass?
I think Jack Kirby cursed it to punish Marvel for treating him so shabby over the years.
I think Jack Kirby cursed it to punish Marvel for treating him so shabby over the years.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (dfIr7)
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I guarantee that they will never make A Running Man movie that is faithful to the book. That plane has crashed.
Posted by: fozzy at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (zH2yS)
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I was bored silly by the 1980s "Running Man".
As for the book, it just looked like "The Long Walk" rewritten for adults. Even King didn't much like it so he dumped it on his Bachman persona.
As for the book, it just looked like "The Long Walk" rewritten for adults. Even King didn't much like it so he dumped it on his Bachman persona.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (gKWVE)
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It doesn't matter what the movie is about, Hollywood will gay it up to unwatchable levels.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (/U5Yz)
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35 They cut the FF runtime, so this means we get to look forward to a Director's Cut version in a couple of years.
You know that lighthearted crime movie "Payback" with Mel Gibson? Watch the Director's cut version sometime. It's almost a completely different movie.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (Apzx6)
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Marvel has never released a director's cut. Probably not going to start now.
You know that lighthearted crime movie "Payback" with Mel Gibson? Watch the Director's cut version sometime. It's almost a completely different movie.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 03, 2025 04:30 PM (Apzx6)
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Marvel has never released a director's cut. Probably not going to start now.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (GBKbO)
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I can't remember the last time I was in a movie theater. Do they still have those cigarette girls? They're cute!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 03, 2025 04:28 PM (/HVsR)
movies talk now, so they got rid of the piano
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 03, 2025 04:28 PM (/HVsR)
movies talk now, so they got rid of the piano
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (g47mK)
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Meh, Marx Bros. movies ran 60 minutes. All the excellent movies in the 1930s-1960 had 90 minute or less run times.
It wasn't until the 1960s and all that Panorama and "epic" bullshit that movies started to drag on for hours. Spectacles to compete with TV.
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I remember as a kid going to the 1977 version of King Kong and even then thinking "Holy crap that was long!".
It wasn't until the 1960s and all that Panorama and "epic" bullshit that movies started to drag on for hours. Spectacles to compete with TV.
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I remember as a kid going to the 1977 version of King Kong and even then thinking "Holy crap that was long!".
Posted by: Crusader at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (mlg/3)
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Saw F1 on an IMAX screen the other day. Fun movie. Brad Pitt and the other actors were good. Perfect summer entertainment.
Posted by: Tuna
Agree, and the racing shots on IMAX... chef's kiss.
( And I'll never turn down some shirtless Brad Pitt.)
Posted by: Tuna
Agree, and the racing shots on IMAX... chef's kiss.
( And I'll never turn down some shirtless Brad Pitt.)
Posted by: She Hobbit at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (ftFVW)
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Is that Buster as the father in the kid's sketch movie?
Posted by: banana Dream at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (cduTK)
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I always disliked the Kubrick The Shining. It cut the heart out of King's story and his characters.
On the other hand you've described exactly why I love that movie.
On the other hand you've described exactly why I love that movie.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (gKWVE)
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Yeah, I was reading King's "The Shining" and was bothered by inconsistencies. So, i skipped over about three hundred pages to get it over with.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (KwCuT)
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movies talk now, so they got rid of the piano
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (g47mK)
_______
Well I never!
movies talk now, so they got rid of the piano
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:31 PM (g47mK)
_______
Well I never!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (/HVsR)
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You know that lighthearted crime movie "Payback" with Mel Gibson? Watch the Director's cut version sometime. It's almost a completely different movie.
Read the book. No, seriously I say that about everything but READ THE BOOK, as much as I enjoyed Payback, the book is way better. Parker is such a great character.
Read the book. No, seriously I say that about everything but READ THE BOOK, as much as I enjoyed Payback, the book is way better. Parker is such a great character.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (dfIr7)
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Never saw Running Man in first place
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (+qU29)
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The Abyss may be Biehn's best performance. He's just playing crazy military guy made crazy by pressure sickness, or whatever. He's really good at it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025
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Also his Johnny Ringo in Tombstone.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Strangely Bothered By Odd Things at July 03, 2025
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I'm still awfully fond of his Reese in the first Terminator. Not many actors then or now could have delivered that speech to Sarah in the car, the one we still quote: "That Terminator is out there . . . and it absolutely will not stop -- ever -- until you are dead!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025
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Also his Johnny Ringo in Tombstone.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Strangely Bothered By Odd Things at July 03, 2025
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I'm still awfully fond of his Reese in the first Terminator. Not many actors then or now could have delivered that speech to Sarah in the car, the one we still quote: "That Terminator is out there . . . and it absolutely will not stop -- ever -- until you are dead!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (omVj0)
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I guarantee that they will never make A Running Man movie that is faithful to the book. That plane has crashed.
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From Wikipedia:
By 2017, following a worldwide economic collapse and resource scarcity, the United States has become a totalitarian police state. The government maintains control through propaganda, censoring unsanctioned art, music, and communications. The most popular TV show, The Running Man, is a state-controlled game show where incarcerated criminals can earn their freedom by surviving as "runners" against lethal "stalkers".
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From Wikipedia:
By 2017, following a worldwide economic collapse and resource scarcity, the United States has become a totalitarian police state. The government maintains control through propaganda, censoring unsanctioned art, music, and communications. The most popular TV show, The Running Man, is a state-controlled game show where incarcerated criminals can earn their freedom by surviving as "runners" against lethal "stalkers".
Posted by: Crusader at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: Hollis P. Wood at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (R/m4+)
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We saw F1 last weekend, a matinee time, and shared Regal Cinema's largest room with about a dozen other attendees.
It's noisy, stylish, exciting, and fun. The Critical Drinker gave it raves, and so do we.
It's noisy, stylish, exciting, and fun. The Critical Drinker gave it raves, and so do we.
Posted by: Mr Gaga at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (zeLd4)
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That can't be a Besson movie. Everything's not orange!
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (PiwSw)
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Judge in Abrego case just put a Gag order on the entire US DOJ and the President, saying they could make no statement that 'might' influence a jury.
Judge just destroyed Free Speech... amazing.
Judge just destroyed Free Speech... amazing.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (mP0Kj)
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Edgar Wright is a much better director than Starsky.
Josh Brolin is a much better villain than Family Feud.
Glen Powell is....
Well, it's got 2 out of 3 going for it.
Josh Brolin is a much better villain than Family Feud.
Glen Powell is....
Well, it's got 2 out of 3 going for it.
Posted by: Guvnah at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (96/+H)
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@27
>>I always disliked the Kubrick The Shining. It cut the heart out of King's story and his characters.
I generally dislike most of Kubricks films, with the exception of a handful.
I've never after a long day, plopped down on the couch and said to myself, you know what, I want to watch a Kubrick film.
>>I always disliked the Kubrick The Shining. It cut the heart out of King's story and his characters.
I generally dislike most of Kubricks films, with the exception of a handful.
I've never after a long day, plopped down on the couch and said to myself, you know what, I want to watch a Kubrick film.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (XV/Pl)
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Come to think of it, a while back I saw Michael Biehn in an episode of Hill Street Blues from a year or so before i]Terminator. He plays a crooked cop. Very effective.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:34 PM (omVj0)
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So I just watched Maverick, The Patriot, and Independence Day, at the same time. On three different screens. Each with sound low except Maverick a tad higher. A very interesting experience. Each movie plot hit the high and low points at about the same time. The background music became almost interchangeable. Dialog was movie specific but almost not necessary.
Weird afternoon.
Weird afternoon.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 03, 2025 04:34 PM (1bdKO)
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54 When does the "Barbie" sequel come out?
I can't wait!
Posted by: Hollis P. Wood at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (R/m4+)
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Funny thing...
No one signed on for sequels.
So, if WB wants another with the same team, they have to pay Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie a shit ton of money to do it.
And Gerwig is off making Narnia movies for Netflix for the next few years.
I can't wait!
Posted by: Hollis P. Wood at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (R/m4+)
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Funny thing...
No one signed on for sequels.
So, if WB wants another with the same team, they have to pay Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie a shit ton of money to do it.
And Gerwig is off making Narnia movies for Netflix for the next few years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:34 PM (GBKbO)
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I can't remember the last time I was in a movie theater. Do they still have those cigarette girls? They're cute!
It gets worse.
It gets worse.
Posted by: The organist at July 03, 2025 04:34 PM (Riz8t)
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No, I don't think it's much of anything...
Posted by: But that's just me at July 03, 2025 04:34 PM (XQo4F)
65
Kinda like the Hunger Games.
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:34 PM (g47mK)
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I don't know about remaking Running Man. No Schwarzenegger, no 80s cheese, no Richard Dawson. Then again, it's Edgar Wright who's damn good at making movies.
Posted by: I might catch it on streaming at July 03, 2025 04:34 PM (TbWk/)
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Comercials at the movies really grinds my gears. Previews are not selling me a Toyota. Don't get me started on plastic barbie Kidman singing the praises of the movie industry.
Posted by: Mongo at July 03, 2025 04:35 PM (fPSYp)
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Good afternoon everybody and happy almost-Friday. I thought I entered a timewarp today because my pay check posted at the bank a day early. I thought the universe ate Thursday somehow and I woke up into Friday. But I guess they did it early because Friday's a bank holiday or something. PSYCH!
Posted by: banana Dream at July 03, 2025 04:35 PM (cduTK)
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A Running Man movie is nothing without Richard Dawson as Killian.
Posted by: Shoofly the Boxing Mule at July 03, 2025 04:35 PM (ufJfM)
70
Project Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling looks interesting.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025 04:35 PM (PiwSw)
71
You know that lighthearted crime movie "Payback" with Mel Gibson? Watch the Director's cut version sometime. It's almost a completely different movie.
Read the book. No, seriously I say that about everything but READ THE BOOK, as much as I enjoyed Payback, the book is way better. Parker is such a great character.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025
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"I want my money."
Though I've seen the film only once, my vision of Parker is Lee Marvin in the 1967 adaptation of the novel, called Point Blank.
Read the book. No, seriously I say that about everything but READ THE BOOK, as much as I enjoyed Payback, the book is way better. Parker is such a great character.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025
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"I want my money."
Though I've seen the film only once, my vision of Parker is Lee Marvin in the 1967 adaptation of the novel, called Point Blank.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:35 PM (omVj0)
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Judge just destroyed Free Speech... amazing.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (mP0Kj)
But the media can influence all they want!
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 03, 2025 04:33 PM (mP0Kj)
But the media can influence all they want!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (bss/y)
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From Wikipedia:
By 2017, following a worldwide economic collapse and resource scarcity, the United States has become a totalitarian police state. The government maintains control through propaganda, censoring unsanctioned art, music, and communications. The most popular TV show, The Running Man, is a state-controlled game show where incarcerated criminals can earn their freedom by surviving as "runners" against lethal "stalkers".
Posted by: Crusader at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (TN0g+)
with slight mods, this is the same plot as the 1977 version of Death Race 2000.
And I will always maintain that this first Death Race 2000 is one of the best political satires I've seen, almost on the level of Strangelove.
By 2017, following a worldwide economic collapse and resource scarcity, the United States has become a totalitarian police state. The government maintains control through propaganda, censoring unsanctioned art, music, and communications. The most popular TV show, The Running Man, is a state-controlled game show where incarcerated criminals can earn their freedom by surviving as "runners" against lethal "stalkers".
Posted by: Crusader at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (TN0g+)
with slight mods, this is the same plot as the 1977 version of Death Race 2000.
And I will always maintain that this first Death Race 2000 is one of the best political satires I've seen, almost on the level of Strangelove.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (uWKK8)
74
Friend of mine saw F1 said it was really good.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (nwGCR)
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50 The book is almost always better than the movie. Filmmakers cannot compete with what you envision when reading a good book.
The trick is to watch a movie before reading the book. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a fine example.
The trick is to watch a movie before reading the book. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a fine example.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (wBaIH)
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Re 'The Running Man' remake: Why? It isn't a very good short story/novella, and the original film stands out only because famous game show host Richard Dawson puts in a surprisingly good performance in his role as the utterly amoral and ruthless...game show host.
I personally avoid buying anything from people who would hate me if they knew me and I'm pretty sure Stephen 'Mister Tippitey-Tap' King would call me a Nazi for the sin of being a Republican, so I won't be watching 'The Running Man' remake.
I personally avoid buying anything from people who would hate me if they knew me and I'm pretty sure Stephen 'Mister Tippitey-Tap' King would call me a Nazi for the sin of being a Republican, so I won't be watching 'The Running Man' remake.
Posted by: troyriser at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (DPeYO)
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Willowed, the Social Security, no tax on tips, and overtime provisions count for 2025 tax year. The Social Security provision times out in 2028 tax year plus,
"The "No Tax on Tips" provision within the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (BBB) proposes a tax deduction for eligible tipped workers. Here are the key details:
Eligibility: Workers must be employed in occupations that traditionally receive tips, such as food and beverage service, delivery, barbering, hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments. Additionally, an individual's compensation must be less than $160,000 in 2025 to qualify for the deduction.
Deduction Details: Eligible workers can deduct 100% of qualifying tips, with a cap of $25,000 per year. This deduction applies to tax years after December 31, 2024, including the 2025-28 tax years. Importantly, this deduction is only applicable for federal income tax; workers will still pay payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) on their tips.
Reporting Requirements: Tips must be reported by employees to their employers for payroll tax withholding purposes to be eligible for the deduction. "
"The "No Tax on Tips" provision within the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (BBB) proposes a tax deduction for eligible tipped workers. Here are the key details:
Eligibility: Workers must be employed in occupations that traditionally receive tips, such as food and beverage service, delivery, barbering, hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments. Additionally, an individual's compensation must be less than $160,000 in 2025 to qualify for the deduction.
Deduction Details: Eligible workers can deduct 100% of qualifying tips, with a cap of $25,000 per year. This deduction applies to tax years after December 31, 2024, including the 2025-28 tax years. Importantly, this deduction is only applicable for federal income tax; workers will still pay payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) on their tips.
Reporting Requirements: Tips must be reported by employees to their employers for payroll tax withholding purposes to be eligible for the deduction. "
Posted by: whig at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (ctrM5)
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51 Never saw Running Man in first place
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (+qU29)
It’s an 80’s Arnold movie. Go in with that expectation, and you’ll be fine - super enjoyable. If you expect ANYTHING else, you’ll just be disappointed.
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (+qU29)
It’s an 80’s Arnold movie. Go in with that expectation, and you’ll be fine - super enjoyable. If you expect ANYTHING else, you’ll just be disappointed.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (TJLr1)
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J. Powell is under the gun. He knows rate cuts are part of the President's plan and he's deliberately screwing the plan, the nation, us and the Bank of England. - payback's a bitch.
“Jerome Powell’s $2.5B Building Renovation Scandal stinks to high heaven, and he lied when asked about the specifics before Congress. This is nothing short of malfeasance and is worthy of ‘for cause,’” Pulte continued.
...
The revelations are controversial at a time when the Fed is struggling with mounting losses, which stand at a total of $233 billion from the past three years.
“Jerome Powell’s $2.5B Building Renovation Scandal stinks to high heaven, and he lied when asked about the specifics before Congress. This is nothing short of malfeasance and is worthy of ‘for cause,’” Pulte continued.
...
The revelations are controversial at a time when the Fed is struggling with mounting losses, which stand at a total of $233 billion from the past three years.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 03, 2025 04:37 PM (L5Ij1)
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I'm looking forward to the 3rd Dune installment, so I've started reading Dune Messiah. It won't be out until December '26, though. The wait between movies I want to see has become rather lengthy.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:37 PM (Riz8t)
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I was bored silly by the 1980s "Running Man".
As for the book, it just looked like "The Long Walk" rewritten for adults. Even King didn't much like it so he dumped it on his Bachman persona.
Posted by: gKWVE
Incidentally, also been seeing trailers for The Long Walk here lately. Looks brutal.
As for the book, it just looked like "The Long Walk" rewritten for adults. Even King didn't much like it so he dumped it on his Bachman persona.
Posted by: gKWVE
Incidentally, also been seeing trailers for The Long Walk here lately. Looks brutal.
Posted by: She Hobbit at July 03, 2025 04:37 PM (ftFVW)
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I feel a bit ripped off, given that there is no actual Running Man television show yet.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 03, 2025 04:37 PM (Vfq+S)
83
@37
>>I think Jack Kirby cursed it to punish Marvel for treating him so shabby over the years.
Actually, I've read a lot of stuff from people that have seen it that say a lot of the film looks like a Kirby panel brought to life.
The problem is the people they've cast look nothing like the Fantastic Four as depicted in the comic books.
Reed Richards never had a pornstache for one and there is something wrong with the face of the chick playing Sue Storm.
Having said that, I will probably see it in the theaters.
>>I think Jack Kirby cursed it to punish Marvel for treating him so shabby over the years.
Actually, I've read a lot of stuff from people that have seen it that say a lot of the film looks like a Kirby panel brought to life.
The problem is the people they've cast look nothing like the Fantastic Four as depicted in the comic books.
Reed Richards never had a pornstache for one and there is something wrong with the face of the chick playing Sue Storm.
Having said that, I will probably see it in the theaters.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:37 PM (XV/Pl)
84
I generally dislike most of Kubricks films, with the exception of a handful.
I've never after a long day, plopped down on the couch and said to myself, you know what, I want to watch a Kubrick film.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025
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No, you have to be up for his kind of filmmaking. That said, The Killing, Spartacus, and Eyes Wide Shut are all compelling.
I've never after a long day, plopped down on the couch and said to myself, you know what, I want to watch a Kubrick film.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025
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No, you have to be up for his kind of filmmaking. That said, The Killing, Spartacus, and Eyes Wide Shut are all compelling.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:37 PM (omVj0)
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76 Re 'The Running Man' remake: Why? It isn't a very good short story/novella, and the original film stands out only because famous game show host Richard Dawson puts in a surprisingly good performance in his role as the utterly amoral and ruthless...game show host.
I personally avoid buying anything from people who would hate me if they knew me and I'm pretty sure Stephen 'Mister Tippitey-Tap' King would call me a Nazi for the sin of being a Republican, so I won't be watching 'The Running Man' remake.
Posted by: troyriser at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (DPeYO)
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You know what's a great thing to make movies from?
Not very good sources.
You can change them more freely to adapt to the new medium without pissing fans off because there aren't really fans. You take the concept, and you make it cinematic instead of just translating it literally.
I personally avoid buying anything from people who would hate me if they knew me and I'm pretty sure Stephen 'Mister Tippitey-Tap' King would call me a Nazi for the sin of being a Republican, so I won't be watching 'The Running Man' remake.
Posted by: troyriser at July 03, 2025 04:36 PM (DPeYO)
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You know what's a great thing to make movies from?
Not very good sources.
You can change them more freely to adapt to the new medium without pissing fans off because there aren't really fans. You take the concept, and you make it cinematic instead of just translating it literally.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (GBKbO)
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I can't remember the last time I was in a movie theater. Do they still have those cigarette girls? They're cute!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
......
Went to Moana 2 with my granddaughter.
They had beer and hot dogs and comfy lounge chairs.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Went to Moana 2 with my granddaughter.
They had beer and hot dogs and comfy lounge chairs.
Posted by: wth at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (v0R5T)
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Ah poo. Google AI is telling me
The Line Item Veto Act of 1996 was passed by Congress, giving the President the power to cancel spending items and tax benefits, but it was later struck down in Clinton v. City of New York. The Supreme Court ruled that the Act violated the Presentment Clause of the Constitution.
... I was hoping TGE could scribble off some of the pork.
The Line Item Veto Act of 1996 was passed by Congress, giving the President the power to cancel spending items and tax benefits, but it was later struck down in Clinton v. City of New York. The Supreme Court ruled that the Act violated the Presentment Clause of the Constitution.
... I was hoping TGE could scribble off some of the pork.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (gKWVE)
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I always liked Michael Biehn. He may not be the greatest actor, but he had an everyman charisma that worked really well whether that was in Terminator, Aliens, or even The Rock.
Wish he had been in more stuff as I think he would have been really good. Like a Bruce Willis/Humphrey Bogart kind of thing.
Wish he had been in more stuff as I think he would have been really good. Like a Bruce Willis/Humphrey Bogart kind of thing.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (bss/y)
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AMC is adding even MORE ads before movies?
Eventually the ads will last longer than the movie itself.
The last time I went to a movie here in town the ads lasted at least *45 MINUTES* before the movie began playing. Fully 30 of those minutes were AFTER the announced show time.
That's why I don't go to the movies anymore.
Eventually the ads will last longer than the movie itself.
The last time I went to a movie here in town the ads lasted at least *45 MINUTES* before the movie began playing. Fully 30 of those minutes were AFTER the announced show time.
That's why I don't go to the movies anymore.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (7fElN)
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It always irritates me that they say Tom Cruise is the last movie star. I disagree. I think it's Pitt.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Even now, in his comeback phase, Pitt isn't bringing in eyeball$ the way Cruise is. I say Cruise.
And while we're on that, Glen Powell is just the type of actor who would have been on track to be a movie star if this were 30 years ago.
It always irritates me that they say Tom Cruise is the last movie star. I disagree. I think it's Pitt.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Even now, in his comeback phase, Pitt isn't bringing in eyeball$ the way Cruise is. I say Cruise.
And while we're on that, Glen Powell is just the type of actor who would have been on track to be a movie star if this were 30 years ago.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (Rrsaq)
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From previous thread because everybody enjoys a robust discussion of fuel prices:
487 $2.49/gal. Diesel $2.99/gal. This AM.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 03, 2025 03:00 PM (Bs2bL)
$3.99 here in Oregon. Because at least we aren't California.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2025 03:39 PM (D7oie)
Some of the independents are as low as 3.90 per.
In Oregon - doesn't the attendant have to pump gas? No self-serv?
487 $2.49/gal. Diesel $2.99/gal. This AM.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 03, 2025 03:00 PM (Bs2bL)
$3.99 here in Oregon. Because at least we aren't California.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2025 03:39 PM (D7oie)
Some of the independents are as low as 3.90 per.
In Oregon - doesn't the attendant have to pump gas? No self-serv?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (QGaXH)
92
Hollywood keeps trying to make Glen Powell a thing.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (jc0TO)
93
I may be one of the few who thought the film version of 2001 was brilliant.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (Vfq+S)
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89 AMC is adding even MORE ads before movies?
Eventually the ads will last longer than the movie itself.
The last time I went to a movie here in town the ads lasted at least *45 MINUTES* before the movie began playing. Fully 30 of those minutes were AFTER the announced show time.
That's why I don't go to the movies anymore.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (7fElN)
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I think it's AMC that has started including information about length of trailers/ads before the movie starts.
But, if you just show up 20 minutes late, you're probably fine.
Eventually the ads will last longer than the movie itself.
The last time I went to a movie here in town the ads lasted at least *45 MINUTES* before the movie began playing. Fully 30 of those minutes were AFTER the announced show time.
That's why I don't go to the movies anymore.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (7fElN)
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I think it's AMC that has started including information about length of trailers/ads before the movie starts.
But, if you just show up 20 minutes late, you're probably fine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (GBKbO)
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And, the provision for overtime,
"The policy will impact Americans who work beyond standard hours—40 for those in full-time roles—in hourly wage jobs. The no-tax-on-overtime provision would allow individuals to deduct up to $12,500 of overtime pay from their taxable income for tax years 2025 through 2028, while couples filing jointly could deduct up to $25,000.
The deduction phases out for those earning more than $150,000 individually, or $300,000 as a couple. This move does not eliminate payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare on overtime income, nor does it affect state taxes.
The White House projects average savings of up to $2,000 annually for qualifying workers." From Newsweak.
The Social Security tax deduction, no tax on tips deduction, and the overtime provisions all expire with the 2028 tax year due to Senate reconciliation provisions and budget constraints.
"The policy will impact Americans who work beyond standard hours—40 for those in full-time roles—in hourly wage jobs. The no-tax-on-overtime provision would allow individuals to deduct up to $12,500 of overtime pay from their taxable income for tax years 2025 through 2028, while couples filing jointly could deduct up to $25,000.
The deduction phases out for those earning more than $150,000 individually, or $300,000 as a couple. This move does not eliminate payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare on overtime income, nor does it affect state taxes.
The White House projects average savings of up to $2,000 annually for qualifying workers." From Newsweak.
The Social Security tax deduction, no tax on tips deduction, and the overtime provisions all expire with the 2028 tax year due to Senate reconciliation provisions and budget constraints.
Posted by: whig at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (ctrM5)
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I was bored silly by the 1980s "Running Man".
As for the book, it just looked like "The Long Walk" rewritten for adults. Even King didn't much like it so he dumped it on his Bachman persona.
Posted by: gKWVE
*
Incidentally, also been seeing trailers for The Long Walk here lately. Looks brutal.
Posted by: She Hobbit at July 03, 2025
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I've read The Long Walk 2x, and both times it is a bit of a slog. I wonder how they can turn it into a compelling film.
As for the book, it just looked like "The Long Walk" rewritten for adults. Even King didn't much like it so he dumped it on his Bachman persona.
Posted by: gKWVE
*
Incidentally, also been seeing trailers for The Long Walk here lately. Looks brutal.
Posted by: She Hobbit at July 03, 2025
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I've read The Long Walk 2x, and both times it is a bit of a slog. I wonder how they can turn it into a compelling film.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (omVj0)
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She Hobbit: "The Long Walk" is the superior story in my opinion. King wrote that around the same time as "Carrie". He hadn't yet drunk himself stupid.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (gKWVE)
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You can change them more freely to adapt to the new medium without pissing fans off because there aren't really fans. You take the concept, and you make it cinematic instead of just translating it literally.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
3:10 From Yuma
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
3:10 From Yuma
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (mlg/3)
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I think i know how a local theatre is going to make money; my wife and I went and saw F1. Not a Brad Pitt or F1 fan but the movie was fun and entertaining. My wife is an F1 fan and cheerfully told me about all the things they got wrong. I still don't care.
Anyway, they were advertising showings for classic movies (by which i mean movies from when they were good and not woke trash for r*tards) Two that stood out to me where Ghostbusters and Top Gun. I told my wife if they do a showing for Aliens, i'm going with or without her; sound system in that place was exquisite.
Anyway, they were advertising showings for classic movies (by which i mean movies from when they were good and not woke trash for r*tards) Two that stood out to me where Ghostbusters and Top Gun. I told my wife if they do a showing for Aliens, i'm going with or without her; sound system in that place was exquisite.
Posted by: Nelly at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (cHLus)
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I’m going to ask my company to retitle me as Senior Food Service Provider and pay me $25k in tips in lieu of $25k salary.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (nwGCR)
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Your heroes of both Houses have had a very tiring week so...
Leading Report @LeadingReport 7m
BREAKING: House of Representatives cancels all votes for next week.
Leading Report @LeadingReport 7m
BREAKING: House of Representatives cancels all votes for next week.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (2yoRf)
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93 I may be one of the few who thought the film version of 2001 was brilliant.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (Vfq+S)
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One of the most respected films ever made? And you think your opinion of it is a minority opinion?
Its IMDB rating is 8.3. Its RT audience score is 89% (the critical is 90%).
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (Vfq+S)
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One of the most respected films ever made? And you think your opinion of it is a minority opinion?
Its IMDB rating is 8.3. Its RT audience score is 89% (the critical is 90%).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (GBKbO)
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I always liked Michael Biehn. He may not be the greatest actor, but he had an everyman charisma that worked really well whether that was in Terminator, Aliens, or even The Rock.
Wish he had been in more stuff as I think he would have been really good. Like a Bruce Willis/Humphrey Bogart kind of thing.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025
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+ 100
Wish he had been in more stuff as I think he would have been really good. Like a Bruce Willis/Humphrey Bogart kind of thing.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025
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+ 100
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (omVj0)
104
Oops. Just one of the Houses. Doh!
Posted by: andycanuck at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (2yoRf)
105
The girl spawn went to see F1 last night. She knows nothing about the sport but declared the movie to be "fucking amazing!"
I liked the original Running Man movie although I don't read any King. I don't like those type of books. What made the first one great (in spite of Arnold) was Richard Dawson. And Mick Fleetwood was kinda fun.
Maybe Powell will improve the movie since he can actually act. But no one can replace Dawson.
I liked the original Running Man movie although I don't read any King. I don't like those type of books. What made the first one great (in spite of Arnold) was Richard Dawson. And Mick Fleetwood was kinda fun.
Maybe Powell will improve the movie since he can actually act. But no one can replace Dawson.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (2J/Lj)
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@84
>>No, you have to be up for his kind of filmmaking.
Most of Kubrick is simply a nihilistic slog to watch.
There is no joy, mirth or anything redeeming in his works.
Why would I want to rewatch any of that misery.
>>No, you have to be up for his kind of filmmaking.
Most of Kubrick is simply a nihilistic slog to watch.
There is no joy, mirth or anything redeeming in his works.
Why would I want to rewatch any of that misery.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (XV/Pl)
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I hate this, but the first shot of him and his family with the black wife made me think 'Really? Fuck.'
Yeah that was the part of the trailer that makes everyone roll their eyes. They just couldn't help themselves.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (dfIr7)
Yeah, but was she fat and sassy, or just a white woman with a dark tan?
Yeah that was the part of the trailer that makes everyone roll their eyes. They just couldn't help themselves.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:29 PM (dfIr7)
Yeah, but was she fat and sassy, or just a white woman with a dark tan?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (0eaVi)
108
I never saw the first Running Man, and I don't like Steven King. There's a couple of thriller movies like Minority Report and Die Hard that set such a high standard that everything else looks insincere and wannabe.
I never saw the first Running Man, and I don't like Steven King. There's a couple of thriller movies like Minority Report and Die Hard that set such a high standard that everything else looks insincere and wannabe.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (Rrsaq)
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They already made a great Running Man in the form of an arcade game in 1990 - Smash TV
BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES!
that was a fun game to play with friends
BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES!
that was a fun game to play with friends
Posted by: banana Dream at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (cduTK)
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The video mentioned the AMC theater's pre-movie ads, promotions and trailers will run as much as 30 minutes.
That's ridiculous.
If I want to watch that many ads I can stay home, turn on the TV, and eat much cheaper popcorn, Cherry Coke, and Milk Duds while I'm doing it.
That's ridiculous.
If I want to watch that many ads I can stay home, turn on the TV, and eat much cheaper popcorn, Cherry Coke, and Milk Duds while I'm doing it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (6ydKt)
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On one hand you want to see that great blockbuster on a ginormous screen, with that ginormous surround sound. On the other you want to avoid people eating cheesy nachos next to you, people putting their feet up on top of your chair, and 1 hour of ads before the great blockbuster. It's a dilemma!
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (g47mK)
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Hollywood keeps trying to make Glen Powell a thing.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (jc0TO)
Hell, he's way better than super creepy Pedro Pasqual. That dude skeeves me the hell out. I would never let him be alone with children.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (jc0TO)
Hell, he's way better than super creepy Pedro Pasqual. That dude skeeves me the hell out. I would never let him be alone with children.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Strangely Bothered By Odd Things at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (0aYVJ)
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AMC is adding even MORE ads before movies?
Eventually the ads will last longer than the movie itself.
The last time I went to a movie here in town the ads lasted at least *45 MINUTES* before the movie began playing. Fully 30 of those minutes were AFTER the announced show time.
That's why I don't go to the movies anymore.
Gee, why doesn't anyone come to our theaters anymore?
Eventually the ads will last longer than the movie itself.
The last time I went to a movie here in town the ads lasted at least *45 MINUTES* before the movie began playing. Fully 30 of those minutes were AFTER the announced show time.
That's why I don't go to the movies anymore.
Gee, why doesn't anyone come to our theaters anymore?
Posted by: AMC at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (Riz8t)
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Though I've seen the film only once, my vision of Parker is Lee Marvin in the 1967 adaptation of the novel, called Point Blank.
Much closer to the book, although I really enjoyed the Mel Gibson version. That's a basic story you can remake a lot of ways (and I plan to... grin)
Much closer to the book, although I really enjoyed the Mel Gibson version. That's a basic story you can remake a lot of ways (and I plan to... grin)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (dfIr7)
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80 inch TVs are pretty cheap these days. You don’t need a movie theater.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (nwGCR)
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…On the other you want to avoid people eating cheesy nachos next to you, people putting their feet up on top of your chair, …
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (g47mK)
Theaters are that full where you are?
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (g47mK)
Theaters are that full where you are?
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (TJLr1)
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Ben Richards, 35, married one child. That didn't work out and he married an adult.
Posted by: Running Man Squad at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (0eaVi)
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No, you have to be up for his kind of filmmaking. That said, The Killing, Spartacus, and Eyes Wide Shut are all compelling.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
He doesn't really do adaptations, he does inspirations.
But yes, you have to be in the mood to experience his assault on your senses.
Although Lolita was fairly true to the book, and is one of my favorites. It is very funny too, like the book. Really I like most of his films when in the right mood.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
He doesn't really do adaptations, he does inspirations.
But yes, you have to be in the mood to experience his assault on your senses.
Although Lolita was fairly true to the book, and is one of my favorites. It is very funny too, like the book. Really I like most of his films when in the right mood.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (Z/3II)
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112 Hollywood keeps trying to make Glen Powell a thing.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (jc0TO)
Hell, he's way better than super creepy Pedro Pasqual. That dude skeeves me the hell out. I would never let him be alone with children.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Strangely Bothered By Odd Things at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (0aYVJ)
Agreed on Powell. Seems likeable enough. Not twee. Does not look like a chick.
On the other hand, he's not Charles Bronson either.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:39 PM (jc0TO)
Hell, he's way better than super creepy Pedro Pasqual. That dude skeeves me the hell out. I would never let him be alone with children.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Strangely Bothered By Odd Things at July 03, 2025 04:42 PM (0aYVJ)
Agreed on Powell. Seems likeable enough. Not twee. Does not look like a chick.
On the other hand, he's not Charles Bronson either.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (bss/y)
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IIRC, James Remar was originally cast as Hicks in Aliens, but apparently he and James Cameron didn't get along so, Cameron fired him and brought in Biehn at the last minute. Apparently some of the footage in the movie is of Remar.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (PiwSw)
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80 inch TVs are pretty cheap these days. You don’t need a movie theater.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM
Surround sound and an air popper and you are gtg.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM
Surround sound and an air popper and you are gtg.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (jc0TO)
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" I may be one of the few who thought the film version of 2001 was brilliant.
Posted by: Thomas Paine"
I liked it. It was vision of the future we thought we would have. Boy did they get that wrong.
Posted by: Thomas Paine"
I liked it. It was vision of the future we thought we would have. Boy did they get that wrong.
Posted by: fd at July 03, 2025 04:44 PM (vFG9F)
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Cuba on the Hudson.
Fox News: Mamdani discusses the need to turn housing from a private commodity to a public one, calling for luxury condos to be replaced with communal style living that would include things like shared laundry facilities and food co-ops.
What? No shared toilets? Total poser. Count me out.
Fox News: Mamdani discusses the need to turn housing from a private commodity to a public one, calling for luxury condos to be replaced with communal style living that would include things like shared laundry facilities and food co-ops.
What? No shared toilets? Total poser. Count me out.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 03, 2025 04:44 PM (s2W+M)
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Mr Gaga thanks for a thumbs up, definitely want to see it
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 04:44 PM (+qU29)
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From Wikipedia:
By 2017, following a worldwide economic collapse and resource scarcity, the United States has become a totalitarian police state. The government maintains control through propaganda, censoring unsanctioned art, music, and communications. The most popular TV show, The Running Man, is a state-controlled game show where incarcerated criminals can earn their freedom by surviving as "runners" against lethal "stalkers".
Posted by: Crusader at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (TN0g+)
with slight mods, this is the same plot as the 1977 version of Death Race 2000.
And I will always maintain that this first Death Race 2000 is one of the best political satires I've seen, almost on the level of Strangelove.
Posted by: Tom Servo
===
Kung Flu Freakout 2020
Nationwide LOCKDOWN where any caught outside are subject to arrest using any means including / up to lethal force.
Members of the bored population go outside just for something to do and "You Tube Likes".
By 2017, following a worldwide economic collapse and resource scarcity, the United States has become a totalitarian police state. The government maintains control through propaganda, censoring unsanctioned art, music, and communications. The most popular TV show, The Running Man, is a state-controlled game show where incarcerated criminals can earn their freedom by surviving as "runners" against lethal "stalkers".
Posted by: Crusader at July 03, 2025 04:32 PM (TN0g+)
with slight mods, this is the same plot as the 1977 version of Death Race 2000.
And I will always maintain that this first Death Race 2000 is one of the best political satires I've seen, almost on the level of Strangelove.
Posted by: Tom Servo
===
Kung Flu Freakout 2020
Nationwide LOCKDOWN where any caught outside are subject to arrest using any means including / up to lethal force.
Members of the bored population go outside just for something to do and "You Tube Likes".
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (/lPRQ)
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I may be one of the few who thought the film version of 2001 was brilliant.
To get those crystal clear, beautiful shots of the moon and other space bits, he would literally shoot the space bits, then wait and reshoot with the same film -- undeveloped -- with the models and effects so they would match and be crystal clear.
He was a maniac making that film and visually its astounding as a result.
To get those crystal clear, beautiful shots of the moon and other space bits, he would literally shoot the space bits, then wait and reshoot with the same film -- undeveloped -- with the models and effects so they would match and be crystal clear.
He was a maniac making that film and visually its astounding as a result.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (dfIr7)
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IIRC, James Remar was originally cast as Hicks in Aliens, but apparently he and James Cameron didn't get along so, Cameron fired him and brought in Biehn at the last minute. Apparently some of the footage in the movie is of Remar.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025
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As I recall, Remar played the crazy thug Nolte and Murphy were hunting in 48 Hrs. Scary performance.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025
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As I recall, Remar played the crazy thug Nolte and Murphy were hunting in 48 Hrs. Scary performance.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (omVj0)
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117 Ben Richards, 35, married one child. That didn't work out and he married an adult.
Posted by: Running Man Squad at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (0eaVi)
Pff.
Posted by: Running Man Squad at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (0eaVi)
Pff.
Posted by: Mo at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (gKWVE)
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Fox News: Mamdani discusses the need to turn housing from a private commodity to a public one, calling for luxury condos to be replaced with communal style living that would include things like shared laundry facilities and food co-ops.
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Good do it. Voters need to have consequences for their actions.
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Good do it. Voters need to have consequences for their actions.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (nwGCR)
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120 IIRC, James Remar was originally cast as Hicks in Aliens, but apparently he and James Cameron didn't get along so, Cameron fired him and brought in Biehn at the last minute. Apparently some of the footage in the movie is of Remar.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (PiwSw)
Huh. That would have been horrible. Like Remar, but not a good fit for Hicks, I think. It'd be like John Candy for Hudson.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (PiwSw)
Huh. That would have been horrible. Like Remar, but not a good fit for Hicks, I think. It'd be like John Candy for Hudson.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (bss/y)
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The original Running Man film wasn't terrible, wasn't great.
It's a typical Arnold movie from the 80s.
Lots of action, not much thinking, and an occasional hot chick.
The best part was probably Richard Dawson as the host of the game. That's the only thing I've ever seen him do besides Family Feud.
It's a typical Arnold movie from the 80s.
Lots of action, not much thinking, and an occasional hot chick.
The best part was probably Richard Dawson as the host of the game. That's the only thing I've ever seen him do besides Family Feud.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM (6ydKt)
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Theaters are that full where you are?
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for some reason, even if the theater is not full, people with cheesy nachos end up right next to me!
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for some reason, even if the theater is not full, people with cheesy nachos end up right next to me!
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM (g47mK)
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One of the most respected films ever made? And you think your opinion of it is a minority opinion?
Its IMDB rating is 8.3. Its RT audience score is 89% (the critical is 90%).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (GBKbO)
I was already an Arthur C. Clarke fan before I saw 2001, so I knew what all the weirdness was trying to represent.
I think I saw that Barry Lyndon is being re-released. Incredibly beautiful film, with a wonderful score.
Its IMDB rating is 8.3. Its RT audience score is 89% (the critical is 90%).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (GBKbO)
I was already an Arthur C. Clarke fan before I saw 2001, so I knew what all the weirdness was trying to represent.
I think I saw that Barry Lyndon is being re-released. Incredibly beautiful film, with a wonderful score.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM (uWKK8)
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You know what's a great thing to make movies from?
Not very good sources.
You can change them more freely to adapt to the new medium without pissing fans off because there aren't really fans. You take the concept, and you make it cinematic instead of just translating it literally.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (GBKbO)
The first seasons of "Game of Thrones" comes to mind. Of course, when the TV people ran out of mediocre book to adapt they immediately crashed and burned.
Not very good sources.
You can change them more freely to adapt to the new medium without pissing fans off because there aren't really fans. You take the concept, and you make it cinematic instead of just translating it literally.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:38 PM (GBKbO)
The first seasons of "Game of Thrones" comes to mind. Of course, when the TV people ran out of mediocre book to adapt they immediately crashed and burned.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM (Apzx6)
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I thought the 1978? Rollerball could have been good but was a wasted opportunity.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM (gKWVE)
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But, if you just show up 20 minutes late, you're probably fine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Yeah, we usually arrive at the theater at the advertised start time, get tickets, visit the bathrooms, etc. and it's fine. Notable recent exception was Final Destination: Bloodlines. Walked in having missed the first few minutes. WTF!?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Yeah, we usually arrive at the theater at the advertised start time, get tickets, visit the bathrooms, etc. and it's fine. Notable recent exception was Final Destination: Bloodlines. Walked in having missed the first few minutes. WTF!?
Posted by: She Hobbit at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM (ftFVW)
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What? No shared toilets? Total poser. Count me out.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions.
Hole in floor at end of hall.
Drops to floor below.
Very communal and builds community togetherness.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions.
Hole in floor at end of hall.
Drops to floor below.
Very communal and builds community togetherness.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (/lPRQ)
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I actually really enjoy going to the movies, when there is something that is worth watching.
I remember going to see Flashdance on opening Friday, the movie was so oversold that people were sitting in the aisles.
Movies used to be fun, cultural experiences.
Not anymore.
I remember going to see Flashdance on opening Friday, the movie was so oversold that people were sitting in the aisles.
Movies used to be fun, cultural experiences.
Not anymore.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (XV/Pl)
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Already tired of seeing Glen Powell everywhere. He's oversaturated himself everywhere.
Already tired of seeing Glen Powell everywhere. He's oversaturated himself everywhere.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (IifOV)
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Posted by: andycanuck at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (2yoRf
I'm sure this is not the first time they have cancelled votes and gone on a break around July 4th.
I'm sure this is not the first time they have cancelled votes and gone on a break around July 4th.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (2GCMq)
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Good do it. Voters need to have consequences for their actions.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (nwGCR)
Democracy is the theory that the voters know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard.
Or something like that.
I’m debating a 2nd glass of scotch to finish out the day.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (nwGCR)
Democracy is the theory that the voters know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard.
Or something like that.
I’m debating a 2nd glass of scotch to finish out the day.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (TJLr1)
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A lot of modern movies are mixed in such a way that you can oly really enjoy the sound in a theater. The effects and music are always THIS LOUD and the dialog is very quiet
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (dfIr7)
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Mamdani discusses the need to turn housing from a private commodity to a public one, calling for luxury condos to be replaced with communal style living that would include things like shared laundry facilities and food co-ops.
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but he is not a communist !
Mamdani discusses the need to turn housing from a private commodity to a public one, calling for luxury condos to be replaced with communal style living that would include things like shared laundry facilities and food co-ops.
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but he is not a communist !
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (g47mK)
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On the other hand, he's not Charles Bronson either.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (bss/y)
Nobody could ever be Bronson. He was in the short-lived Travels of Jaimee McPheeters show with Kurt Russell and Dan O'Herlihy.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:43 PM (bss/y)
Nobody could ever be Bronson. He was in the short-lived Travels of Jaimee McPheeters show with Kurt Russell and Dan O'Herlihy.
Posted by: Pug Mahon Strangely Bothered By Odd Things at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (0aYVJ)
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139
Already tired of seeing Glen Powell everywhere. He's oversaturated himself everywhere.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (IifOV)
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I enjoy his Goldilocks GMC commercials.
Already tired of seeing Glen Powell everywhere. He's oversaturated himself everywhere.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (IifOV)
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I enjoy his Goldilocks GMC commercials.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (GBKbO)
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129 Fox News: Mamdani discusses the need to turn housing from a private commodity to a public one, calling for luxury condos to be replaced with communal style living that would include things like shared laundry facilities and food co-ops.
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Good do it. Voters need to have consequences for their actions.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (nwGCR)
So... are you gonna buy those luxury condos from their owners to create your communes? Or are you just gonna seize them?
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Good do it. Voters need to have consequences for their actions.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:45 PM (nwGCR)
So... are you gonna buy those luxury condos from their owners to create your communes? Or are you just gonna seize them?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (bss/y)
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To jog your perhaps oldish memory, Smash TV:
youtu.be/9JeL91-uwjw
Remember Mutoid Man and the bikini babes?
youtu.be/9JeL91-uwjw
Remember Mutoid Man and the bikini babes?
Posted by: banana Dream at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (cduTK)
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I had the odd experience of watching Network and The Running Man back to back about a year ago with my dad, and they’re oddly similar. The Running Man could almost be a sequel to Network.
Both feature television executives obsessed with viewing shares, both use violent criminals to achieve winning shares, both are very much about the merging of autocratic government and a compliant news industry. I could easily see Dawson’s game show as the descendant of whatever Faye Dunaway ended up creating.
Both feature television executives obsessed with viewing shares, both use violent criminals to achieve winning shares, both are very much about the merging of autocratic government and a compliant news industry. I could easily see Dawson’s game show as the descendant of whatever Faye Dunaway ended up creating.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (olroh)
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I think I saw that Barry Lyndon is being re-released. Incredibly beautiful film, with a wonderful score.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM
But so so slow to finally get nowhere.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM
But so so slow to finally get nowhere.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (jc0TO)
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146 So... are you gonna buy those luxury condos from their owners to create your communes? Or are you just gonna seize them?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (bss/y)
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The City Council will form a taskforce that spends $35 million researching the matter for a year before demanding $1 billion to execute it and then not buying anything for the city and everyone forgets about it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (bss/y)
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The City Council will form a taskforce that spends $35 million researching the matter for a year before demanding $1 billion to execute it and then not buying anything for the city and everyone forgets about it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (GBKbO)
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The thing with running man that they are going to absolutely 100% screw up is not having any hot babes in the movie.
They will screw that up.
They will screw that up.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (e5NfL)
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But if you show up late, and it’s a popular movie you’ll end up with shit seats. If it’s a movie already well into its run or it’s a weekday, good strategy.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (nwGCR)
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Miss Linda has suggested we go to an actual theater to see the latest Jurassic World film. There was a time, about when Ghostbusters was new, that you couldn't keep me away from a theater showing a film I thought might be good. Now . . . dunno.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (omVj0)
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139
Already tired of seeing Glen Powell everywhere. He's oversaturated himself everywhere.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (IifOV)
He’s fine, he just needs to stop being in moves where he’s portrayed as a dream boat.
Already tired of seeing Glen Powell everywhere. He's oversaturated himself everywhere.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (IifOV)
He’s fine, he just needs to stop being in moves where he’s portrayed as a dream boat.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (TJLr1)
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The first seasons of "Game of Thrones" comes to mind. Of course, when the TV people ran out of mediocre book to adapt they immediately crashed and burned.
The rumor is that they actually followed Martin's notes and input for the final season and the reason he hasn't written the last two books is because it sucked so bad and everyone hated it.
The rumor is that they actually followed Martin's notes and input for the final season and the reason he hasn't written the last two books is because it sucked so bad and everyone hated it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:49 PM (dfIr7)
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I won’t even watch the trailers for Fantastic Four. Reed Richards was a hero of mine growing up, and Pedro Pascal is not fit to carry Jack Kirby’s pencil—much less bring his greatest hero to life.
Posted by: Open Channel D at July 03, 2025 04:49 PM (bDjYm)
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14 Anyway: The BB Bill has passed, so my tax liability next year may be very low; my IRA is up; I've sold and shipped off an eBay item (we're talking pocket money here); and while it's savagely hot outdoors, there are no impending hurricanes. All pretty good for a Thor's Day in Da Swamp.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:26 PM (omVj0)
2024 was first year of social security for me. I was pleasantly surprised to find California doesn't tax SS benefits. That's about the only thing they don't tax!
Now if they would just do away with mandatory IRA withdrawals!
Where is your swamp? Florida?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:26 PM (omVj0)
2024 was first year of social security for me. I was pleasantly surprised to find California doesn't tax SS benefits. That's about the only thing they don't tax!
Now if they would just do away with mandatory IRA withdrawals!
Where is your swamp? Florida?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 03, 2025 04:49 PM (QGaXH)
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For F1 fans, good racing scenes but crappy story.
I saw a plot synopsis and thought "Isn't that just 'Hooper' with Pitt as Burt Reynolds?"
I saw a plot synopsis and thought "Isn't that just 'Hooper' with Pitt as Burt Reynolds?"
Posted by: Oddbob at July 03, 2025 04:49 PM (dccbb)
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If Disney/Marvel turned the original 60s-80s comic books into movies without altering anything thing, they would produce hit after hit.
Spiderman content is limitless.
You could make five 3 hour movies with different showdowns between Captain America and Red Skull.
Spiderman content is limitless.
You could make five 3 hour movies with different showdowns between Captain America and Red Skull.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at July 03, 2025 04:49 PM (pI9a0)
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The thing with running man that they are going to absolutely 100% screw up is not having any hot babes in the movie.
They will screw that up.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 03, 2025
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The whole thing will be filmed in this grim grayish light, too, where almost nothing seems to have any color.
To be fair, that fits this story.
They will screw that up.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 03, 2025
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The whole thing will be filmed in this grim grayish light, too, where almost nothing seems to have any color.
To be fair, that fits this story.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:50 PM (omVj0)
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I think I heard that a lot of films are made because of "name recognition" by preview audiences. So if a bunch of people have heard of "RoboCop," they decide to remake it.
Same with The Running Man, I guess. I thought the movie was OK but not terribly memorable.
Same with The Running Man, I guess. I thought the movie was OK but not terribly memorable.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 03, 2025 04:50 PM (CHHv1)
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If they're talking about seizing luxury condos from people like Anna Wintour, I fully support this.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025 04:50 PM (PiwSw)
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Let's go out to the lobby,
Let's go out to the lobby,
Let's go out to the lobb..yyyy,
And avoid 30 minutes of trailers.
Let's go out to the lobby,
Let's go out to the lobb..yyyy,
And avoid 30 minutes of trailers.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at July 03, 2025 04:50 PM (/poL4)
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So... are you gonna buy those luxury condos from their owners to create your communes? Or are you just gonna seize them?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (bss/y)
Mamdani is a communist. Communists are all about the seizing. Republicans pounce, communists seize.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (bss/y)
Mamdani is a communist. Communists are all about the seizing. Republicans pounce, communists seize.
Posted by: troyriser at July 03, 2025 04:50 PM (DPeYO)
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161 I think I heard that a lot of films are made because of "name recognition" by preview audiences. So if a bunch of people have heard of "RoboCop," they decide to remake it.
Same with The Running Man, I guess. I thought the movie was OK but not terribly memorable.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 03, 2025 04:50 PM (CHHv1)
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Oh, it got greenlight definitely because it's recognizable IP.
But Wright has said for a very long time that he wanted to make the movie.
So, he got lucky and got a bunch of money to make the movie he actually wanted to make.
Same with The Running Man, I guess. I thought the movie was OK but not terribly memorable.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 03, 2025 04:50 PM (CHHv1)
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Oh, it got greenlight definitely because it's recognizable IP.
But Wright has said for a very long time that he wanted to make the movie.
So, he got lucky and got a bunch of money to make the movie he actually wanted to make.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:51 PM (GBKbO)
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Posted by: Tom Servo at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM
My son loves that film and has watched it at least four times. The music is great and I always enjoy seeing Patrick McGoohan in anything .
My son loves that film and has watched it at least four times. The music is great and I always enjoy seeing Patrick McGoohan in anything .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 04:51 PM (2GCMq)
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They already made a great Running Man in the form of an arcade game in 1990 - Smash TV
BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES!
that was a fun game to play with friends
Posted by: banana Dream
My friend and I would go to the local multiplex and play the video games. We walked in one day as the change/repair guy was finishing up the SMASH consol. He looked at us and smacked the change counter on the inside and walked off. 99 CREDITS. One of my favorite memories.
BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES!
that was a fun game to play with friends
Posted by: banana Dream
My friend and I would go to the local multiplex and play the video games. We walked in one day as the change/repair guy was finishing up the SMASH consol. He looked at us and smacked the change counter on the inside and walked off. 99 CREDITS. One of my favorite memories.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 04:51 PM (mlg/3)
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@159
>>Spiderman content is limitless.
The TeamUps alone could be it's own cinematic universe.
Again, they have over 60 years of the greatest stories ever written at their disposal, and this is the garbage they come up with.
>>Spiderman content is limitless.
The TeamUps alone could be it's own cinematic universe.
Again, they have over 60 years of the greatest stories ever written at their disposal, and this is the garbage they come up with.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:51 PM (XV/Pl)
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2024 was first year of social security for me. I was pleasantly surprised to find California doesn't tax SS benefits. That's about the only thing they don't tax!
Now if they would just do away with mandatory IRA withdrawals!
Where is your swamp? Florida?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 03, 2025
***
Worse. Lousy-ana.
Yeah, I'm going to have to deal with that mandatory withdrawal stuff soon. I guess I can set it aside to be part of my tax payment, and have it available the next spring.
Now if they would just do away with mandatory IRA withdrawals!
Where is your swamp? Florida?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 03, 2025
***
Worse. Lousy-ana.
Yeah, I'm going to have to deal with that mandatory withdrawal stuff soon. I guess I can set it aside to be part of my tax payment, and have it available the next spring.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:51 PM (omVj0)
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Ace, don't ever slash yourself for us.
I like the immature unedited Ace.
Tell me Ace, are you immature or are you ahead of your time in comparison to the monkeys that failed to touch the monolith.
I like the immature unedited Ace.
Tell me Ace, are you immature or are you ahead of your time in comparison to the monkeys that failed to touch the monolith.
Posted by: Dreamingrobot at July 03, 2025 04:52 PM (av/YM)
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151 The thing with running man that they are going to absolutely 100% screw up is not having any hot babes in the movie.
They will screw that up.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (e5NfL)
Yeah. They seem to be trying to more play it straight and less cheesy, but not having attractive women is something Hollywood seems determined to not get these days.
Hey, at least they did not throw Zendaya at us.
Like, Ana de Armas would have been good in the... who was that in the 80's movie? Maria Conchita Alonso?(complete guess)
They will screw that up.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 03, 2025 04:48 PM (e5NfL)
Yeah. They seem to be trying to more play it straight and less cheesy, but not having attractive women is something Hollywood seems determined to not get these days.
Hey, at least they did not throw Zendaya at us.
Like, Ana de Armas would have been good in the... who was that in the 80's movie? Maria Conchita Alonso?(complete guess)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:52 PM (bss/y)
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With great IP comes great responsibility.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:52 PM (jc0TO)
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I think I heard that a lot of films are made because of "name recognition" by preview audiences. So if a bunch of people have heard of "RoboCop," they decide to remake it.
That is part of it,but also they have a larger audience now who largely never saw the original movies. So now they can release this stuff globally but put their lefist stank on it to "make it better" for "modern audiences." Which mean it usually sucks.
They redid Total Recall which was much better sci fi and probably a lot closer to the original story but wasn't very entertaining.
That is part of it,but also they have a larger audience now who largely never saw the original movies. So now they can release this stuff globally but put their lefist stank on it to "make it better" for "modern audiences." Which mean it usually sucks.
They redid Total Recall which was much better sci fi and probably a lot closer to the original story but wasn't very entertaining.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:53 PM (dfIr7)
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Maria Conchita Alonso?(complete guess)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:52 PM (bss/y)
All I remember is that she had… vast tracks of land.
~ Poorly Quoting Quest for the Holy Grail
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:52 PM (bss/y)
All I remember is that she had… vast tracks of land.
~ Poorly Quoting Quest for the Holy Grail
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:54 PM (TJLr1)
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Getting close to the time to feed the furry thugs. Stirling the great black cat was just here on the desk with me, hinting no doubt.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:54 PM (omVj0)
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No new tax cuts for salaried workers. Child tax credit barely budged.
But if you’re a waiter… la-fucking-ching. $25k at 30% or so is some serious money.
But if you’re a waiter… la-fucking-ching. $25k at 30% or so is some serious money.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:54 PM (nwGCR)
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142 A lot of modern movies are mixed in such a way that you can oly really enjoy the sound in a theater. The effects and music are always THIS LOUD and the dialog is very quiet
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (dfIr7)
It also doesn't help that they mix voices so quiet, supposedly because of the awesomeness of newer hi-tech mini microphones, and Dolby center channel clarity.
Christopher Nolan is notorious for not caring about the audience hearing dialogue to the point it sounds like the actor is mumbling at times.
Interstellar was so bad in parts you've got to turn on the closed captions to understand wtf people are saying.
I see (hear) this all the time in movies now, and on TV shows.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:47 PM (dfIr7)
It also doesn't help that they mix voices so quiet, supposedly because of the awesomeness of newer hi-tech mini microphones, and Dolby center channel clarity.
Christopher Nolan is notorious for not caring about the audience hearing dialogue to the point it sounds like the actor is mumbling at times.
Interstellar was so bad in parts you've got to turn on the closed captions to understand wtf people are saying.
I see (hear) this all the time in movies now, and on TV shows.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (6ydKt)
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Movie places by me seem to be doing very well showing older movies on the big screen. Last week it was "Jaws". This week it was "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and Gidget. I didn't see anyone of them again but some films just really need a big screen.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (2GCMq)
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If Disney/Marvel turned the original 60s-80s comic books into movies without altering anything thing, they would produce hit after hit.
Yeah but the problem is the current leadership at Marvel and the people at Disney only want to make stuff done in the last 20 years or so. They think everything before that is old and dumb and white and bad. So they are just writing off the bulk of the great stories.
Yeah but the problem is the current leadership at Marvel and the people at Disney only want to make stuff done in the last 20 years or so. They think everything before that is old and dumb and white and bad. So they are just writing off the bulk of the great stories.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (dfIr7)
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Holy Crap, it was Maria Conchita Alonso!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (bss/y)
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Sweet No Home Alabama
@Breaking911 9m
WATCH: The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force arrests over a dozen illegals at gas station in Mobile, Ala.
@Breaking911 9m
WATCH: The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force arrests over a dozen illegals at gas station in Mobile, Ala.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (mlg/3)
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No new tax cuts for salaried workers. Child tax credit barely budged.
But if you’re a waiter… la-fucking-ching. $25k at 30% or so is some serious money.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:54 PM
Expanding the party.
But if you’re a waiter… la-fucking-ching. $25k at 30% or so is some serious money.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:54 PM
Expanding the party.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (jc0TO)
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Richard Dawson is the only thing I remember about the Running Man movie.
Posted by: Darth Doodah at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (Vu7A1)
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Could go see F-1 this evening, hmmmm
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (+qU29)
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If movie producer success gets that racist hyper-woke BLM-loving shit Lewis Hamilton out of the sport and into his new career faster, here's hoping the insipidly-named, lame-looking "F1" is a great hit.
Posted by: far cry at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (Uxybj)
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The Running Man doesn't need a remake. It didn't really need a make. But for some reason they are determined to release and rerelease King properties until the end of time instead of reading some else's books. I like some early King but I more or less hate his fans the same way I hate Harry Potter fans. Read another book already.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (RIQol)
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Interstellar was so bad in parts you've got to turn on the closed captions to understand wtf people are saying.
I have to turn them on all the time, not because I have bad hearing but because the mix is so terrible. I could not understand a damned thing that Stallone was saying in Last Blood.
I have to turn them on all the time, not because I have bad hearing but because the mix is so terrible. I could not understand a damned thing that Stallone was saying in Last Blood.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (dfIr7)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (rvwwT)
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I am reading that the US has halted all shipment of American weapons to Ukraine. Including spare parts. It makes sense, since now it is a European project, and with that 5% in crease in defense spending across all of NATO , they will have to 1) buy US stuff 2) support Ukraine (if they so chose) with that funding. Explains the sudden (firs time in 3 years) call Macaroon made to Putin 3 days ago.
Posted by: runner at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (g47mK)
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Sweet No Home Alabama
@Breaking911 9m
WATCH: The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force arrests over a dozen illegals at gas station in Mobile, Ala.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM
Yeah, my wife was telling me that they have TDa over there across the bay in Mobile. AFAIK, nothing like that on this side.
@Breaking911 9m
WATCH: The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force arrests over a dozen illegals at gas station in Mobile, Ala.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM
Yeah, my wife was telling me that they have TDa over there across the bay in Mobile. AFAIK, nothing like that on this side.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (jc0TO)
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Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (6ydKt)
I always have CC on when I’m at home.
(Snip)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (6ydKt)
I always have CC on when I’m at home.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (TJLr1)
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I'll give the new Superman a shot but I'm gonna skip the FF.
Fucking Pedro and limp dick Thing and RBF Sue Storm pretty well killed my interest and THEN they gave us the worst version of Silver Surfer and that buried my interest.
Fucking Pedro and limp dick Thing and RBF Sue Storm pretty well killed my interest and THEN they gave us the worst version of Silver Surfer and that buried my interest.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (xcxpd)
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$10K interest deduction on cars is kinda cool.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (nwGCR)
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I'm sure somebody somewhere owns the director's cut of Neighbors.
Speaking of director's cuts, Kingdom of Heaven is fantastic. The chopped down version is as Ace described above.
Speaking of director's cuts, Kingdom of Heaven is fantastic. The chopped down version is as Ace described above.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (MZ+PY)
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Do any of you know that Biehn was also in Aliens, and uttered the line, "Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
Ripley said it first, he echoed her in agreement.
Do any of you know that Biehn was also in Aliens, and uttered the line, "Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
Ripley said it first, he echoed her in agreement.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Rrsaq)
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A lot of modern movies are mixed in such a way that you can oly really enjoy the sound in a theater. The effects and music are always THIS LOUD and the dialog is very quiet
I find that when I'm watching a movie on my big screen, I spend the entirety of it with the remote in my hand, adjusting the sound level to what's appropriate for what's happening. It's ridiculous.
I find that when I'm watching a movie on my big screen, I spend the entirety of it with the remote in my hand, adjusting the sound level to what's appropriate for what's happening. It's ridiculous.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
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The "News" sites like to talk about how much money the tax cuts are going to cost the government.
Posted by: fd at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (vFG9F)
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I saw a plot synopsis and thought "Isn't that just 'Hooper' with Pitt as Burt Reynolds?"
Its basically Top Gun Maverick in Formula One cars. Which is an old but effective story if done well.
Its basically Top Gun Maverick in Formula One cars. Which is an old but effective story if done well.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (dfIr7)
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Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (6ydKt)
I always have CC on when I’m at home.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (TJLr1)
Yeah, I conceal carry at home too.
(Snip)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:55 PM (6ydKt)
I always have CC on when I’m at home.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM (TJLr1)
Yeah, I conceal carry at home too.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (xcxpd)
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2001: A Space Odyssey is a masterpiece! It needs repeated watching to connect all the dots, the ending is weird, and it took my maternal grandmother, the abstract expressionist painter, who accompanied me to the show (I was a minor in 196
, twenty minutes to explain it to me. I think she got it, and explained it to me like this: the theme is rebirth - the baby seen at the end is the astronaut reborn - he is the next step in the evolution of mankind, just as the monolith creators have been directing our evolution since Olduvai Gorge.
, twenty minutes to explain it to me. I think she got it, and explained it to me like this: the theme is rebirth - the baby seen at the end is the astronaut reborn - he is the next step in the evolution of mankind, just as the monolith creators have been directing our evolution since Olduvai Gorge.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (jTgrB)
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I could not understand a damned thing that Stallone was saying in Last Blood.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM
In fairness...
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:56 PM
In fairness...
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (jc0TO)
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We just watched 2001 and my husband had to explain the movie to me. I saw it when it came out, in the theaters and didn't know what was going on. Hadn't seen it since. My husband read the nook so he interpreted for me, except the end. He said that was just crazy Kubrick.
Posted by: Megthered at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (GOJbT)
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Yeah, I'm going to have to deal with that mandatory withdrawal stuff soon. I guess I can set it aside to be part of my tax payment, and have it available the next spring.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
When you hit the age for RMD, you also qualify for QCD, qualified charitable distributions. This means that you can direct RMD money to a qualified charity, and it comes off of your adjusted gross income.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
When you hit the age for RMD, you also qualify for QCD, qualified charitable distributions. This means that you can direct RMD money to a qualified charity, and it comes off of your adjusted gross income.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (Vfq+S)
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109 They already made a great Running Man in the form of an arcade game in 1990 - Smash TV
BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES!
that was a fun game to play with friends
Posted by: banana Dream at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (cduTK)
I spent many a quarter playing that game.
BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES!
that was a fun game to play with friends
Posted by: banana Dream at July 03, 2025 04:41 PM (cduTK)
I spent many a quarter playing that game.
Posted by: Oldy but goody at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (TbWk/)
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192 I'll give the new Superman a shot but I'm gonna skip the FF.
Fucking Pedro and limp dick Thing and RBF Sue Storm pretty well killed my interest and THEN they gave us the worst version of Silver Surfer and that buried my interest.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (xcxpd)
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Shut up old man! You're not modern audience!
Now, pay to see it anyway, even though they hate you!
Fucking Pedro and limp dick Thing and RBF Sue Storm pretty well killed my interest and THEN they gave us the worst version of Silver Surfer and that buried my interest.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (xcxpd)
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Shut up old man! You're not modern audience!
Now, pay to see it anyway, even though they hate you!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (GBKbO)
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I find that when I'm watching a movie on my big screen, I spend the entirety of it with the remote in my hand, adjusting the sound level to what's appropriate for what's happening. It's ridiculous.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
This also true.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
This also true.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (TJLr1)
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@Breaking911 9m
WATCH: The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force arrests over a dozen illegals at gas station in Mobile, Ala.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Learn how to track who is running the 'ice breaker' and raise your by orders of magnitude.
WATCH: The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force arrests over a dozen illegals at gas station in Mobile, Ala.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Learn how to track who is running the 'ice breaker' and raise your by orders of magnitude.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (/lPRQ)
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194 I'm sure somebody somewhere owns the director's cut of Neighbors.
Speaking of director's cuts, Kingdom of Heaven is fantastic. The chopped down version is as Ace described above.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (MZ+PY)
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I haven't seen the theatrical cut of Kingdom of Heaven in a very long time.
I did get the 4K of the Director's Cut.
So good looking.
Speaking of director's cuts, Kingdom of Heaven is fantastic. The chopped down version is as Ace described above.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (MZ+PY)
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I haven't seen the theatrical cut of Kingdom of Heaven in a very long time.
I did get the 4K of the Director's Cut.
So good looking.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:59 PM (GBKbO)
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A Gentle Reminder: The Federal Prosecutor that let pdiddy slide is Jim Comey's daughter. She is still employed in Pam Bondo's DOJ. Have a nice day.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 03, 2025 04:59 PM (/U5Yz)
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I just saw "The Shaquille O'Neal Story"...starring Warwick Davis.
Peter Dinklage was upset. He thought O'Neal should have been played by a black actor. But, it didn't stop him from taking a supporting roll as Kurt Rambis. Rumor has it that they had to take the handles off a wheelbarrow to create a set up glasses frames that fit his ginormous head (referring to his ego, not his physical head size).
Peter Dinklage was upset. He thought O'Neal should have been played by a black actor. But, it didn't stop him from taking a supporting roll as Kurt Rambis. Rumor has it that they had to take the handles off a wheelbarrow to create a set up glasses frames that fit his ginormous head (referring to his ego, not his physical head size).
Posted by: Orson at July 03, 2025 04:59 PM (dIske)
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Movie places by me seem to be doing very well showing older movies on the big screen. Last week it was "Jaws". This week it was "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and Gidget. I didn't see anyone of them again but some films just really need a big screen.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025
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A branch of my local library has a monthly Classic Movie Night. So far we've seen There's Always Tomorrow w/ Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, A Lady Takes a Chance w/ Jean Arthur and John Wayne (!?), and Hitchcock's Rope. Lady was actually shown using a 16mm print and a projector!
They're going to run the 1980s musical version of Little Shop of Horrors this month.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025
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A branch of my local library has a monthly Classic Movie Night. So far we've seen There's Always Tomorrow w/ Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, A Lady Takes a Chance w/ Jean Arthur and John Wayne (!?), and Hitchcock's Rope. Lady was actually shown using a 16mm print and a projector!
They're going to run the 1980s musical version of Little Shop of Horrors this month.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:59 PM (omVj0)
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Richard Dawson is the only thing I remember about the Running Man movie.
One of my favorite actors, Stanley Tucci, played the same role in Hunger Games.
One of my favorite actors, Stanley Tucci, played the same role in Hunger Games.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:59 PM (Riz8t)
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Speaking of director's cuts, Kingdom of Heaven is fantastic. The chopped down version is as Ace described above.
You know the old Daredevil movie, with Affleck as DD? The directors cut actually makes it into a good movie. It still has some goofy stuff in it like that cringey flirt fight with Elektra but its well done.
You know the old Daredevil movie, with Affleck as DD? The directors cut actually makes it into a good movie. It still has some goofy stuff in it like that cringey flirt fight with Elektra but its well done.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 04:59 PM (dfIr7)
214
"Neighbors was so bad that an executive recommended just cutting it to the minimal possible length "
So, why didn't they? Would've helped. Make it a short.
So, why didn't they? Would've helped. Make it a short.
Posted by: It Puts The gp In The Basket at July 03, 2025 04:59 PM (xYXPm)
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The Running Man, no. Glen Powell is ok but lots of effects covering so-so acting, recycled plots.
F1 The Movie - Yes. Interesting cast that includes several Formula One Drivers.
Sketch - A big Yes!
Dracula - No. Been done, to death. The only draw might be a cool theater.
Fantastic 4 - No. Maybe good for a birthday party for elementary school age kids.
F1 The Movie - Yes. Interesting cast that includes several Formula One Drivers.
Sketch - A big Yes!
Dracula - No. Been done, to death. The only draw might be a cool theater.
Fantastic 4 - No. Maybe good for a birthday party for elementary school age kids.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (NFX2v)
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RIP Michael Madsen
He did some good work but a lot of his films, he was just sleepingwalking through them.
He did some good work but a lot of his films, he was just sleepingwalking through them.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (xcxpd)
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Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (DqqZj)
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206 I find that when I'm watching a movie on my big screen, I spend the entirety of it with the remote in my hand, adjusting the sound level to what's appropriate for what's happening. It's ridiculous.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
This also true.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (TJLr1)
Audio tracks went to shit when everything became digital.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
This also true.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (TJLr1)
Audio tracks went to shit when everything became digital.
Posted by: LOUDwhisperLOUDwhisper at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (DqqZj)
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (jc0TO)
221
it took my maternal grandmother, the abstract expressionist painter, who accompanied me to the show (I was a minor in 196, twenty minutes to explain it to me. I think she got it, and explained it to me like this: the theme is rebirth - the baby seen at the end is the astronaut reborn - he is the next step in the evolution of mankind, just as the monolith creators have been directing our evolution since Olduvai Gorge.
Your GM was wise.
Your GM was wise.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Riz8t)
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Yeah, I'm going to have to deal with that mandatory withdrawal stuff soon. I guess I can set it aside to be part of my tax payment, and have it available the next spring.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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When you hit the age for RMD, you also qualify for QCD, qualified charitable distributions. This means that you can direct RMD money to a qualified charity, and it comes off of your adjusted gross income.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 03, 2025
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Ah! I'll mention that to my financial advisor.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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When you hit the age for RMD, you also qualify for QCD, qualified charitable distributions. This means that you can direct RMD money to a qualified charity, and it comes off of your adjusted gross income.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 03, 2025
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Ah! I'll mention that to my financial advisor.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (omVj0)
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I confused Running man with Marathon Man, with Dustin Hoffman where he get tortured with a dental drill. Kept wondering why they would remake marathon man.
I confused Running man with Marathon Man, with Dustin Hoffman where he get tortured with a dental drill. Kept wondering why they would remake marathon man.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (IifOV)
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I still want to know where Maria Conchita Alonso hid that data card.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (vBCo2)
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Judge in Abrego case just put a Gag order on the entire US DOJ and the President, saying they could make no statement that 'might' influence a jury.
Judge just destroyed Free Speech... amazing.
Posted by: Romeo13
That's because the more that comes out. The du.ber the democrats look.
Judge just destroyed Free Speech... amazing.
Posted by: Romeo13
That's because the more that comes out. The du.ber the democrats look.
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (FxH7T)
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The whole thing will be filmed in this grim grayish light, too, where almost nothing seems to have any color.
To be fair, that fits this story.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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They need to start figuring out how to tell stories without washing everything out and blue-shifting it. I noticed the same thing was going on in that Luc Besson Dracula. How original. Analog color technology ftw.
The whole thing will be filmed in this grim grayish light, too, where almost nothing seems to have any color.
To be fair, that fits this story.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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They need to start figuring out how to tell stories without washing everything out and blue-shifting it. I noticed the same thing was going on in that Luc Besson Dracula. How original. Analog color technology ftw.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rrsaq)
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Shut up old man! You're not modern audience!
Now, pay to see it anyway, even though they hate you!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (GBKbO)
A. Hurtful in its truthfulness
B. No. I got a lot of old Japanese movies to catch up on this weekend instead.
Now, pay to see it anyway, even though they hate you!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for thrills with John Frankenheimer at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (GBKbO)
A. Hurtful in its truthfulness
B. No. I got a lot of old Japanese movies to catch up on this weekend instead.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (xcxpd)
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>>Spiderman content is limitless.
The TeamUps alone could be it's own cinematic universe.
Again, they have over 60 years of the greatest stories ever written at their disposal, and this is the garbage they come up with.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:51 PM (XV/Pl)
I think Ace, or some other anti-woke critic I read, has shown they don't read the source material in any meaningful way.
The writers are told to do their own thing and make it their own and some such nonsense.
Which is how you end up with what they did to Star Wars and Marvel.
They are just making it up as they go along to get 'The Message' out.
>>Spiderman content is limitless.
The TeamUps alone could be it's own cinematic universe.
Again, they have over 60 years of the greatest stories ever written at their disposal, and this is the garbage they come up with.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 04:51 PM (XV/Pl)
I think Ace, or some other anti-woke critic I read, has shown they don't read the source material in any meaningful way.
The writers are told to do their own thing and make it their own and some such nonsense.
Which is how you end up with what they did to Star Wars and Marvel.
They are just making it up as they go along to get 'The Message' out.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (6ydKt)
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218 206 I find that when I'm watching a movie on my big screen, I spend the entirety of it with the remote in my hand, adjusting the sound level to what's appropriate for what's happening. It's ridiculous.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
This also true.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (TJLr1)
Audio tracks went to shit when everything became digital.
Posted by: LOUDwhisperLOUDwhisper at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (TbWk/)
No one knows how to do a proper fucking mix anymore. And then you got these asshole directors who think making dialogue completely unintelligible is art. Fuck you, buddy, I didn't just pay to see this movie I paid to fucking hear it, too.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
This also true.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (TJLr1)
Audio tracks went to shit when everything became digital.
Posted by: LOUDwhisperLOUDwhisper at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (TbWk/)
No one knows how to do a proper fucking mix anymore. And then you got these asshole directors who think making dialogue completely unintelligible is art. Fuck you, buddy, I didn't just pay to see this movie I paid to fucking hear it, too.
Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (DqqZj)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (dfIr7)
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224 I still want to know where Maria Conchita Alonso hid that data card.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99)
Prison wallet?
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99)
Prison wallet?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:03 PM (xcxpd)
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Ham wallet.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 05:03 PM (jc0TO)
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I'm going with: Not a Thing
But, I have long made my indifference towards film and television known.
I just don't get the appeal.
But, I have long made my indifference towards film and television known.
I just don't get the appeal.
Posted by: garrett at July 03, 2025 05:03 PM (T4A2M)
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The CGI Thing in Fantastic Four looks terrible. They should have gone with prosthetics.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 03, 2025 05:03 PM (7fElN)
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Nemo: supposedly Kubrick is retelling Also Sprach Zarathustra
tinyurl.com/39rjstpw
tinyurl.com/39rjstpw
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 05:03 PM (9J+QJ)
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Well, I just want to kill the sorry bastard who came up with the idea to make the commercial's sound level 20x that of the show you're watching.
I'm constantly hitting Mute for four minutes.
I'm constantly hitting Mute for four minutes.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (6ydKt)
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The writers are told to do their own thing and make it their own and some such nonsense.
I think it was Critical Drinker who did a montage of all the Marvel actors, writers, and directors saying in interviews that they were told to NOT read the comics, and that they were hired because they didn't know the source material.
I think it was Critical Drinker who did a montage of all the Marvel actors, writers, and directors saying in interviews that they were told to NOT read the comics, and that they were hired because they didn't know the source material.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (dfIr7)
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THE GOOD THING ABOUT GOING TO SEE MOVIES IN THE THEATER IS THAT THE SOUND IS REALLY REALLY REALLY FUCKING LOUD I MEAN SO LOUD YOU CAN FUCKING FEEL IT WHAT?
Posted by: LE HADDOCK at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (qUkBO)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 04:59 PM (omVj0)
Sounds like fun. You may be familiar with those films because you seem to know a lot of old films, but I'm not. I did think Jean Arthur was a good actress and funny.
Sounds like fun. You may be familiar with those films because you seem to know a lot of old films, but I'm not. I did think Jean Arthur was a good actress and funny.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (2GCMq)
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How are you doing?
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (jc0TO)
Pretty good. The sheer incompetence of my dispatch is making me so angry I'm not thinking of anything else.
How's everything at Casa Toby?
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (jc0TO)
Pretty good. The sheer incompetence of my dispatch is making me so angry I'm not thinking of anything else.
How's everything at Casa Toby?
Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (DqqZj)
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101 Your heroes of both Houses have had a very tiring week so...
Leading Report @LeadingReport 7m
BREAKING: House of Representatives cancels all votes for next week.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (2yoRf)
So the country and our wallets are safe for a week???
Leading Report @LeadingReport 7m
BREAKING: House of Representatives cancels all votes for next week.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (2yoRf)
So the country and our wallets are safe for a week???
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (QGaXH)
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I’m going to ask my company to retitle me as Senior Food Service Provider and pay me $25k in tips in lieu of $25k salary.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (nwGCR)
Jesus, you really must hate your employer to want them to go to jail for tax fraud, and think your accounting unit is not smart enough to figure that the IRS audits stuff like that.
Such hate you must harbor. Your job must suck.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (nwGCR)
Jesus, you really must hate your employer to want them to go to jail for tax fraud, and think your accounting unit is not smart enough to figure that the IRS audits stuff like that.
Such hate you must harbor. Your job must suck.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (D7oie)
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228 B. No. I got a lot of old Japanese movies to catch up on this weekend instead.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (xcxpd)
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The tatami calls.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (xcxpd)
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The tatami calls.
Posted by: TJM's phone at July 03, 2025 05:05 PM (GBKbO)
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I confused Running man with Marathon Man, with Dustin Hoffman where he get tortured with a dental drill. Kept wondering why they would remake marathon man.
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If Dustin Hoffman were in his 30s today, he wouldn't have a place in today's Hollywood. He was a masterful "dialogue" actor, and they don't make dialogue films anymore.
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If Dustin Hoffman were in his 30s today, he wouldn't have a place in today's Hollywood. He was a masterful "dialogue" actor, and they don't make dialogue films anymore.
Posted by: Crusader at July 03, 2025 05:05 PM (TN0g+)
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The CGI Thing in Fantastic Four looks terrible. They should have gone with prosthetics.
He looks very odd and I figured out why: his head is too small. Look at the stills, his head is smaller than Sue's. Why? I think originally he was much bigger (like he is supposed to be, in the comics) but they shrank him so he was more cuddly and different from the Hulk. But didn't fix his head. So he looks stupid and badly proportioned.
And for some demented reason they gave him a beard.
He looks very odd and I figured out why: his head is too small. Look at the stills, his head is smaller than Sue's. Why? I think originally he was much bigger (like he is supposed to be, in the comics) but they shrank him so he was more cuddly and different from the Hulk. But didn't fix his head. So he looks stupid and badly proportioned.
And for some demented reason they gave him a beard.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:06 PM (dfIr7)
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I think Ace, or some other anti-woke critic I read, has shown they don't read the source material in any meaningful way.
The writers are told to do their own thing and make it their own and some such nonsense.
Which is how you end up with what they did to Star Wars and Marvel.
They are just making it up as they go along to get 'The Message' out.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (6ydKt)
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Yep. Amazon's Wheel of Time is proof of that. Supposedly they had an "advisor" who had read the series 30+ times. But she was fully on board with all the changes they made because she's a full woketard and wanted to push their message. Idiots.
The writers are told to do their own thing and make it their own and some such nonsense.
Which is how you end up with what they did to Star Wars and Marvel.
They are just making it up as they go along to get 'The Message' out.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (6ydKt)
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Yep. Amazon's Wheel of Time is proof of that. Supposedly they had an "advisor" who had read the series 30+ times. But she was fully on board with all the changes they made because she's a full woketard and wanted to push their message. Idiots.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 03, 2025 05:06 PM (7fElN)
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224 I still want to know where Maria Conchita Alonso hid that data card.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99
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All women in the movies hide things in their bra.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99
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All women in the movies hide things in their bra.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 05:06 PM (6ydKt)
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Richard Dawson is the only thing I remember about the Running Man movie.
Maria Conchita Alonso.
Yaphet Kotto
The Electro Glide in Blue Operatic Hockey dude getting electrocuted.
Richard Dawson is the only thing I remember about the Running Man movie.
Maria Conchita Alonso.
Yaphet Kotto
The Electro Glide in Blue Operatic Hockey dude getting electrocuted.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! at July 03, 2025 05:06 PM (vBCo2)
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Next week one of the local theaters is showing "The Great Dictator." Son had seen it on DVD and he really enjoys Charlie Chaplin. I have a feeling it's being shown at that movie theatre because it's leftist land and Trump....and Hitler but it is a good film.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 05:06 PM (2GCMq)
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>>> 241
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The sheer incompetence of my dispatch is making me so angry I'm not thinking of anything else.
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Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (DqqZj)
tbf they may be scrambling, trying to figure out how to schedule the drivers who have *not* been deported.
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The sheer incompetence of my dispatch is making me so angry I'm not thinking of anything else.
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Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (DqqZj)
tbf they may be scrambling, trying to figure out how to schedule the drivers who have *not* been deported.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 03, 2025 05:07 PM (ULPxl)
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101 Your heroes of both Houses have had a very tiring week so...
Leading Report @LeadingReport 7m
BREAKING: House of Representatives cancels all votes for next week.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (2yoRf)
Does that give Nancy Mace enough time to get dressed?
Leading Report @LeadingReport 7m
BREAKING: House of Representatives cancels all votes for next week.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (2yoRf)
Does that give Nancy Mace enough time to get dressed?
Posted by: Emmett Milbarge at July 03, 2025 05:07 PM (5IFb9)
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Is this new or old?
@BillMelugin_
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2m
NEW: SCOTUS slaps down federal judge in Boston - green lighting Trump admin efforts to deport a group of illegal aliens with egregious criminal histories & final deportation orders going as far back as 1999 to a third party country - potentially South Sudan. Murderers on plane.
@BillMelugin_
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2m
NEW: SCOTUS slaps down federal judge in Boston - green lighting Trump admin efforts to deport a group of illegal aliens with egregious criminal histories & final deportation orders going as far back as 1999 to a third party country - potentially South Sudan. Murderers on plane.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 05:07 PM (mlg/3)
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ovie places by me seem to be doing very well showing older movies on the big screen. Last week it was "Jaws". This week it was "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and Gidget.
jaws, raiders of the lost ark, gidget = cars, aircraft, chariots
jaws, raiders of the lost ark, gidget = cars, aircraft, chariots
Posted by: n at July 03, 2025 05:07 PM (ihO0E)
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>>I think it was Critical Drinker who did a montage of all the Marvel actors, writers, and directors saying in interviews that they were told to NOT read the comics, and that they were hired because they didn't know the source material.
The Death of Captain Marvel is one of the greatest graphic novels ever, a compelling and rich set of movies should easily be able to made from that alone.
>>I think it was Critical Drinker who did a montage of all the Marvel actors, writers, and directors saying in interviews that they were told to NOT read the comics, and that they were hired because they didn't know the source material.
The Death of Captain Marvel is one of the greatest graphic novels ever, a compelling and rich set of movies should easily be able to made from that alone.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 03, 2025 05:07 PM (XV/Pl)
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Such hate you must harbor. Your job must suck.
He's been going on about this for weeks. I figured it out, he's a leftist: he thinks that if someone benefits, everyone else loses.
He's been going on about this for weeks. I figured it out, he's a leftist: he thinks that if someone benefits, everyone else loses.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:07 PM (dfIr7)
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I get the feeling Sir Lawrence Olivier would be playing a lot of Empire guys in Star Wars.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 05:07 PM (bss/y)
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The Grand Prix movie with James Gardner is a jew with clips of original F-1 race tracks and cameos from F-1 drivers
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (+qU29)
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I used to love going to the theater to watch movies, now I can't be bothered. In fact, I can't even remember the last movie I saw in a theater. If something sounds interesting, and has good word of mouth from people I trust; I'm patient, I can wait until it streams somewhere.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (Rlk99)
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Took the Mrs to F1 last night, based off the critical drinker's recommendation. He was right in that it's 30 min too long. And by the end, I wasn't invested in any of the characters, so I didn't really cared who won the final race.
Ps: Brad Pitt's (at 61) character had more shirtless time than his 42 year old (albeit brief) love interest. Though not difficult, as she had none. But still. Nurse Ratched would probably approve.
Ps: Brad Pitt's (at 61) character had more shirtless time than his 42 year old (albeit brief) love interest. Though not difficult, as she had none. But still. Nurse Ratched would probably approve.
Posted by: Turn 2 at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (6TlG5)
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I went to college with Erland van Lidth de Jude, who played Dynamo in Running Man. He was a heavyweight wrestler and nearly qualified for the Olympics. He was at least 6'7" and 350 pounds. He sported a full-length raccon coat that was a sight to behold. He sang opera in the athletic facility showers. Died young of a heart attack, IIRC.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (FayR4)
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I think it was Critical Drinker who did a montage of all the Marvel actors, writers, and directors saying in interviews that they were told to NOT read the comics, and that they were hired because they didn't know the source material.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (dfIr7)
And it shows.
People wanted fun entertainment and they get an agenda and lectures.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (dfIr7)
And it shows.
People wanted fun entertainment and they get an agenda and lectures.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (6ydKt)
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Why has there never been a half decent Fantastic Four movie? I can tell just my looking at the still frame of the trailer that the current movie is terrible: I mean look at the Thing - Ben Grim always goes topless and basically just wears shorts. He’s like the Hindu and just let’s his skin do! If they can’t get this piece of canon right, everything else will just be worse! But why have they never, ever, been able to do justice by the Fab 4 in a movie?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (jTgrB)
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All women in the movies hide things in their bra.
"We don't accept bra money any longer, we have to wring it out and deodorize the entire cash register every night"
--shops in the inner city
"We don't accept bra money any longer, we have to wring it out and deodorize the entire cash register every night"
--shops in the inner city
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:09 PM (dfIr7)
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up to 30 min of commercials? I'd rather watch a Ronco advert on the TV; at least i can mute it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 03, 2025 05:09 PM (ynpvh)
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I get the feeling Sir Lawrence Olivier would be playing a lot of Empire guys in Star Wars.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
I'm dead certain that Guinness and Cushing worked with that *cough* guy.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
I'm dead certain that Guinness and Cushing worked with that *cough* guy.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 05:09 PM (mlg/3)
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224 I still want to know where Maria Conchita Alonso hid that data card.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99)
"That's none of your business!"
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99)
"That's none of your business!"
Posted by: Thrawn at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (9Ovst)
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206 I find that when I'm watching a movie on my big screen, I spend the entirety of it with the remote in my hand, adjusting the sound level to what's appropriate for what's happening. It's ridiculous.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
This also true.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (TJLr1)
Audio tracks went to shit when everything became digital.
Posted by: LOUDwhisperLOUDwhisper at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (TbWk/)
No one knows how to do a proper fucking mix anymore. And then you got these asshole directors who think making dialogue completely unintelligible is art. Fuck you, buddy, I didn't just pay to see this movie I paid to fucking hear it, too.
Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (DqqZj)
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Try adding audio compression. No, not data compression, but audio level compression. It doesn’t lose any data, but it makes the loudest parts lower and the lower parts louder. It works. Any decent receiver or audio system should have it, sometimes called quiet listening or something.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 03, 2025 04:57 PM (Riz8t)
This also true.
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at July 03, 2025 04:58 PM (TJLr1)
Audio tracks went to shit when everything became digital.
Posted by: LOUDwhisperLOUDwhisper at July 03, 2025 05:00 PM (TbWk/)
No one knows how to do a proper fucking mix anymore. And then you got these asshole directors who think making dialogue completely unintelligible is art. Fuck you, buddy, I didn't just pay to see this movie I paid to fucking hear it, too.
Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:02 PM (DqqZj)
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Try adding audio compression. No, not data compression, but audio level compression. It doesn’t lose any data, but it makes the loudest parts lower and the lower parts louder. It works. Any decent receiver or audio system should have it, sometimes called quiet listening or something.
Posted by: Elric the Bladiest Blade at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (TgXbf)
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You could make five 3 hour movies with different showdowns between Captain America and Red Skull.
I’ve often thought that the best Thor movie would have been the time when Loki invaded Earth, and Thor teamed up, not with other superheroes, but with the Marines, to fight off the hordes of Asgard.
And, of course, his journey to Hell with the Executioner would have made a great one as well.
I’ve often thought that the best Thor movie would have been the time when Loki invaded Earth, and Thor teamed up, not with other superheroes, but with the Marines, to fight off the hordes of Asgard.
And, of course, his journey to Hell with the Executioner would have made a great one as well.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (olroh)
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The opera guy with the electricity gimmick.
Jesse Ventura as the color commentator.
The hot other female when MCA is watching the news footage about the main character's trial.
I also remember where they had the edited/fabricated footage of arnold flying the helicopter and them telling him NOT to fire on the protesters and him saying fuck you and opening up with the miniguns.
LOL.
Jesse Ventura as the color commentator.
The hot other female when MCA is watching the news footage about the main character's trial.
I also remember where they had the edited/fabricated footage of arnold flying the helicopter and them telling him NOT to fire on the protesters and him saying fuck you and opening up with the miniguns.
LOL.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (bss/y)
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Last movie I saw in the theater was Black Adam with my brother Joel. I thought it was too long but fun enough. Total bomb.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (dfIr7)
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248 224 I still want to know where Maria Conchita Alonso hid that data card.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99
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All women in the movies hide things in their bra.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 05:06 PM (6ydKt)
You mean other than boobs...
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:01 PM (Rlk99
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All women in the movies hide things in their bra.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 05:06 PM (6ydKt)
You mean other than boobs...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (ynpvh)
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258 The Grand Prix movie with James Gardner is a jew with clips of original F-1 race tracks and cameos from F-1 drivers
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (+qU29)
Is that Frankenheimer?
If so, I've seen it. Good movie.
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (+qU29)
Is that Frankenheimer?
If so, I've seen it. Good movie.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (xcxpd)
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Well, duh, Lawrence of Arabia with Guinness.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (mlg/3)
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235 The CGI Thing in Fantastic Four looks terrible. They should have gone with prosthetics.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 03, 2025 05:03 PM (7fElN)
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They should have used the Falun Gong approach on the Human Torch. Of course, they'd only get one take, but it would look believable.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 03, 2025 05:03 PM (7fElN)
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They should have used the Falun Gong approach on the Human Torch. Of course, they'd only get one take, but it would look believable.
Posted by: Orson at July 03, 2025 05:11 PM (dIske)
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Rockies up 5-3!!
Oh wait 5-5 again
Oh wait 5-5 again
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 05:11 PM (9J+QJ)
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THE GOOD THING ABOUT GOING TO SEE MOVIES IN THE THEATER IS THAT THE SOUND IS REALLY REALLY REALLY FUCKING LOUD I MEAN SO LOUD YOU CAN FUCKING FEEL IT WHAT?
Posted by: LE HADDOCK
IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE LE HADDOCK IS DEMONSTRATING HOW LOUD THEATER SOUND LEVELS ARE BY YELLING HIMSELF.
THE GOOD THING ABOUT GOING TO SEE MOVIES IN THE THEATER IS THAT THE SOUND IS REALLY REALLY REALLY FUCKING LOUD I MEAN SO LOUD YOU CAN FUCKING FEEL IT WHAT?
Posted by: LE HADDOCK
IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE LE HADDOCK IS DEMONSTRATING HOW LOUD THEATER SOUND LEVELS ARE BY YELLING HIMSELF.
Posted by: BEN ROETHLESBERGER at July 03, 2025 05:11 PM (vBCo2)
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And, of course, his journey to Hell with the Executioner would have made a great one as well.
Taika Waititi crapped all over that with Thor Ragnarok.
Taika Waititi crapped all over that with Thor Ragnarok.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 03, 2025 05:11 PM (dfIr7)
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why even bother going to movie theatres, the movies are garbage and the theatre goers are the same
Posted by: n at July 03, 2025 05:12 PM (ihO0E)
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Mark yes it is
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 05:12 PM (+qU29)
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All women in the movies hide things in their bra.
Posted by: Speakin
that was when 34 24 34 was a thing
Posted by: Speakin
that was when 34 24 34 was a thing
Posted by: n at July 03, 2025 05:13 PM (ihO0E)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:13 PM (xcxpd)
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I have not seen a Fantastic Four movie, but reading the comics while on summer vacation as a kid is a nice memory.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 05:13 PM (2GCMq)
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273 258 The Grand Prix movie with James Gardner is a jew with clips of original F-1 race tracks and cameos from F-1 drivers
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (+qU29)
Is that Frankenheimer?
If so, I've seen it. Good movie.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (xcxpd)
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I'm pretty sure Steve McQueen was supposed to be in the role Garner eventually played, and McQueen refused to talk to Garner for years despite being friends from the Great Escape.
Posted by: Skip at July 03, 2025 05:08 PM (+qU29)
Is that Frankenheimer?
If so, I've seen it. Good movie.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (xcxpd)
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I'm pretty sure Steve McQueen was supposed to be in the role Garner eventually played, and McQueen refused to talk to Garner for years despite being friends from the Great Escape.
Posted by: Orson at July 03, 2025 05:13 PM (dIske)
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I won't even watch Nolan movies anymore because he can't mix sound
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 05:14 PM (9J+QJ)
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" why even bother going to movie theatres, the movies are garbage and the theatre goers are the same"
Yeah, what a bunch of poopy heads.
Yeah, what a bunch of poopy heads.
Posted by: guy just looking to complain at July 03, 2025 05:15 PM (vFG9F)
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I’m going to ask my company to retitle me as Senior Food Service Provider and pay me $25k in tips in lieu of $25k salary.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (nwGCR)
Jesus, you really must hate your employer to want them to go to jail for tax fraud, and think your accounting unit is not smart enough to figure that the IRS audits stuff like that.
Such hate you must harbor. Your job must suck.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (D7oie)
JFC, he's STILL on about that?!
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:40 PM (nwGCR)
Jesus, you really must hate your employer to want them to go to jail for tax fraud, and think your accounting unit is not smart enough to figure that the IRS audits stuff like that.
Such hate you must harbor. Your job must suck.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM (D7oie)
JFC, he's STILL on about that?!
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Posted by: n at July 03, 2025 05:12 PM (ihO0E
Because occasionally there are good movies and most of the movies I see are poorly attended and I can't recall any rude patrons. Maybe the rude people just don't want see the movies we go to.
Because occasionally there are good movies and most of the movies I see are poorly attended and I can't recall any rude patrons. Maybe the rude people just don't want see the movies we go to.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 05:15 PM (2GCMq)
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How's everything at Casa Toby?
Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM
Family gathering at Pensacola Beach next week, which is good. The one remaining parent, my MiL is losing her mind and driving my wife nuts along with her. Unfortunately, I am getting the feeling we will be taking her in soon.
So, same same.
Posted by: Robert at July 03, 2025 05:04 PM
Family gathering at Pensacola Beach next week, which is good. The one remaining parent, my MiL is losing her mind and driving my wife nuts along with her. Unfortunately, I am getting the feeling we will be taking her in soon.
So, same same.
Posted by: toby928 at July 03, 2025 05:15 PM (jc0TO)
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AHA! Cushing was in Hamlet with Oliveeiririeirrr.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 03, 2025 05:15 PM (mlg/3)
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270 T...
Jesse Ventura as the color commentator.
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Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (bss/y)
"Are you ready for pain? Are you ready for suffering? They're you're ready....for Captain Freedom's Aerobic Workout!"
Jesse Ventura as the color commentator.
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Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 05:10 PM (bss/y)
"Are you ready for pain? Are you ready for suffering? They're you're ready....for Captain Freedom's Aerobic Workout!"
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at July 03, 2025 05:15 PM (xcxpd)
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"the movies are garbage and the theatre goers are the same"
This is why I like going to early matinees on weekdays. The crowd is always made up of polite over 29s. No chatting or cell phones to contend with.
This is why I like going to early matinees on weekdays. The crowd is always made up of polite over 29s. No chatting or cell phones to contend with.
Posted by: Tuna at July 03, 2025 05:16 PM (lJ0H4)
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Sidenote: I firmly believe Reef just shoves things under the couch so I will have to get them back out.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 05:16 PM (bss/y)
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The cast for the original Running Man also included Dweezil Zappa.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 03, 2025 05:17 PM (Rlk99)
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I used to like matinees when we still had a cinema near me. I was usually the sole person there. Of course they couldn't survive by screening movies just for me
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 05:18 PM (9J+QJ)
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Maybe a racist Commie knows the best way to run a large city. Keeps most of the people happy.
Posted by: Case at July 03, 2025 05:18 PM (ilX37)
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250. Posted by FenelonSpoke
Different topic. I didn't write before to say what a nice dress you posted the other day. It was very tasteful for spring and summer.
Thanks. Sorry for the delay.
Different topic. I didn't write before to say what a nice dress you posted the other day. It was very tasteful for spring and summer.
Thanks. Sorry for the delay.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 03, 2025 05:18 PM (NFX2v)
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But if you’re a waiter… la-fucking-ching. $25k at 30% or so is some serious money.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:54 PM
You really want to go there Ebeneezer? Minimum wage in Oregon is 11.05 and they only get 35 hours a week because of the mandatory insurance coverage, that is $28K for a year, you posit 90% tips, and bless you for paying that sort of tip, Rockafeller.
But I know, right? All those poors working for minimum wage MUST BE MADE TO PAY. How dare they get better deals than those of us who earn pensions. They get SNAP, they get access to WIC, we don't after all? Why should they keep a larger portion than us who are taxed on our after-IRA contributions?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 03, 2025 04:54 PM
You really want to go there Ebeneezer? Minimum wage in Oregon is 11.05 and they only get 35 hours a week because of the mandatory insurance coverage, that is $28K for a year, you posit 90% tips, and bless you for paying that sort of tip, Rockafeller.
But I know, right? All those poors working for minimum wage MUST BE MADE TO PAY. How dare they get better deals than those of us who earn pensions. They get SNAP, they get access to WIC, we don't after all? Why should they keep a larger portion than us who are taxed on our after-IRA contributions?
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Posted by: Tuna at July 03, 2025 05:16 PM (lJ0H4
Yep, and since FenSpouse has had to get up at 5:00 for work there is no way he's going to make it through a movie that begins at 7:30 or 8:00.
Yep, and since FenSpouse has had to get up at 5:00 for work there is no way he's going to make it through a movie that begins at 7:30 or 8:00.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 05:19 PM (2GCMq)
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258 The Grand Prix movie with James Gardner is a jew with clips of original F-1 race tracks and cameos from F-1 drivers
Posted by: Skip
According to Jewishornot.blogspot.com, James Garner was not Jewish: his parents were Methodists. I do think Grand Prix 1966 film was a jewel, however!
Posted by: Skip
According to Jewishornot.blogspot.com, James Garner was not Jewish: his parents were Methodists. I do think Grand Prix 1966 film was a jewel, however!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 03, 2025 05:20 PM (jTgrB)
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131.
The best part was probably Richard Dawson as the host of the game. That's the only thing I've ever seen him do besides Family Feud.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM (6ydKt)
Hogan's Heroes
The best part was probably Richard Dawson as the host of the game. That's the only thing I've ever seen him do besides Family Feud.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 03, 2025 04:46 PM (6ydKt)
Hogan's Heroes
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 03, 2025 05:21 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025 05:21 PM (2GCMq)
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Did anyone call Nood? Because there is one.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 03, 2025 05:21 PM (bss/y)
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Lee and Kirby’s original Galactus story would be phenomenal in a straight adaptation.
Posted by: Open Channel D at July 03, 2025 05:21 PM (bDjYm)
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Nood.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 03, 2025 05:21 PM (PiwSw)
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Posted my reaction to F1 in the movie thread last week.
It hits all the right notes I think. I'm a serious F1 fan and I while in the back of my mind I was tallying up all the penalty points Sonny Hayes would have gotten (14 by my count), the movie succeeded in making me NOT CARE.
When a flick can make you suspend disbelief in a topic you know a lot about and just let you have fun, then that's decent skill.
It's not some art house flick, it's not some avante garde piece...but it doesn't have to be. It's well made.
And go see it in IMAX please. Serious.
It hits all the right notes I think. I'm a serious F1 fan and I while in the back of my mind I was tallying up all the penalty points Sonny Hayes would have gotten (14 by my count), the movie succeeded in making me NOT CARE.
When a flick can make you suspend disbelief in a topic you know a lot about and just let you have fun, then that's decent skill.
It's not some art house flick, it's not some avante garde piece...but it doesn't have to be. It's well made.
And go see it in IMAX please. Serious.
Posted by: WitchDoktor at July 03, 2025 05:21 PM (+OnsA)
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Soham Parekh is now a folk hero on Indian twitter
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Entertainment, Nov. 28, 2023
Family Feud contestants had to take herpes tests when Richard Dawson was host, according to book
"A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars" details the policy in response to the host's penchant for smooching contestants.
Family Feud contestants had to take herpes tests when Richard Dawson was host, according to book
"A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars" details the policy in response to the host's penchant for smooching contestants.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 03, 2025 05:22 PM (NFX2v)
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Childrin of coler will now has less food in Bratleboron because of Trumo and the Republicons in Congriss !!
This bothers me !!!!
This bothers me !!!!
Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Bratttleboro,Vt at July 03, 2025 05:23 PM (BltCC)
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Racing movies...
Senna
Ford vs. Ferrari
The Love Bug
Rush
Days of Thunder
Winning
In no particular order, but I found entertaining.
Senna and Winning are particularly interesting in that they profile the driver. (Winning being about Paul Newman, Senna about the F1 champion.)
Ford vs. Ferrari was a good book. The movie, was meh, but as an enthusiast I was more interested in the racing video parts. The Ford GT40 was a fucking beast. The book goes into detail on the engineering that went into it. 'Merica.
Senna
Ford vs. Ferrari
The Love Bug
Rush
Days of Thunder
Winning
In no particular order, but I found entertaining.
Senna and Winning are particularly interesting in that they profile the driver. (Winning being about Paul Newman, Senna about the F1 champion.)
Ford vs. Ferrari was a good book. The movie, was meh, but as an enthusiast I was more interested in the racing video parts. The Ford GT40 was a fucking beast. The book goes into detail on the engineering that went into it. 'Merica.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 03, 2025 05:24 PM (Q4IgG)
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Have a great weekend everyone… enjoy friends and family and the fact that we are being steered by a great President.. I am going to not- comment very much for a while.. sort of a mental/spiritual cleanse….
Posted by: tubal at July 03, 2025 05:24 PM (PCK5/)
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AI, set me up with a date in 45 minutes.
AI, are the globalist infighting and murdering competition?
AI, are the globalist infighting and murdering competition?
Posted by: Dreamingrobot at July 03, 2025 05:25 PM (Knk2R)
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Sounds like fun. You may be familiar with those films because you seem to know a lot of old films, but I'm not. I did think Jean Arthur was a good actress and funny.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025
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She was; adorable too.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 03, 2025
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She was; adorable too.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 03, 2025 05:27 PM (omVj0)
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$10 says Running Man wins and does something bad to Josh Brolin; Brad Pitt wins the big race, and him and the black guy hug after
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Do any of you know that Biehn was also in Aliens, and uttered the line, "Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
Ripley said it first, he echoed her in agreement.
He had a lot more lines than that. Cpl Hicks was in charge of the expedition after most of the squad bought it when they found the next and 1Sgt Apone got carried off.
Honestly, if that's the only line of his you can remember, you need to watch it again. As they were withdrawing from the massacre in the nest, he had amazing delivery of the line 'DRAKE---WE ARE LEAAAVVING!!---
Just typing that, i can hear it in my mind and it STILL gives me chills. I don't know if he got that in one take or if they had to practice but it's one of my favorite movie moments.
Do any of you know that Biehn was also in Aliens, and uttered the line, "Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
Ripley said it first, he echoed her in agreement.
He had a lot more lines than that. Cpl Hicks was in charge of the expedition after most of the squad bought it when they found the next and 1Sgt Apone got carried off.
Honestly, if that's the only line of his you can remember, you need to watch it again. As they were withdrawing from the massacre in the nest, he had amazing delivery of the line 'DRAKE---WE ARE LEAAAVVING!!---
Just typing that, i can hear it in my mind and it STILL gives me chills. I don't know if he got that in one take or if they had to practice but it's one of my favorite movie moments.
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NEW: SCOTUS slaps down federal judge in Boston - green lighting Trump admin efforts to deport a group of illegal aliens with egregious criminal histories & final deportation orders going as far back as 1999 to a third party country - potentially South Sudan. Murderers on plane.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
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That could be a cool movie. I'm guessing these are Spanish-speaking murderers going to prison in the heart of Africa. Work in one innocent guy who was mistakenly swept in, a glamorous blonde, a bold escape attempt, bada bing bada boom.
NEW: SCOTUS slaps down federal judge in Boston - green lighting Trump admin efforts to deport a group of illegal aliens with egregious criminal histories & final deportation orders going as far back as 1999 to a third party country - potentially South Sudan. Murderers on plane.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
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That could be a cool movie. I'm guessing these are Spanish-speaking murderers going to prison in the heart of Africa. Work in one innocent guy who was mistakenly swept in, a glamorous blonde, a bold escape attempt, bada bing bada boom.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 03, 2025 05:28 PM (Rrsaq)
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Honestly, if that's the only line of his you can remember, you need to watch it again.
Posted by: Nelly
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That's not the only line I remember by far. I thought I'd mention it because his role in Aliens seemed to be overlooked by all the Biehn-praisers.
Honestly, if that's the only line of his you can remember, you need to watch it again.
Posted by: Nelly
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That's not the only line I remember by far. I thought I'd mention it because his role in Aliens seemed to be overlooked by all the Biehn-praisers.
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I like to be prepared. For close encounters.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 03, 2025 05:29 PM (9J+QJ)
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Okay I got that quote half right
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Posted by: tubal at July 03, 2025 05:24 PM (PCK5/)
I will miss you and God bless you on time away.
I will miss you and God bless you on time away.
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