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"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" Trailer
I initially didn't like it, and wanted to say "#NotMyGhostbusters," but it's grown on me in the past five minutes.
It's set in a small town in the midwest, rather than New York City. This might have something to do with Dan Aykroyd's complaining that Lady Ghostbusters cost far, far too much money to ever be profitable (even if it had been good, which it wasn't). It also might have something to do with the film's need to position itself as different in all ways from the disastrous Lady Ghostbusters abortion. They need a different setting, a different tone, and a different age cohort of the main characters. It also differentiates itself from Lady Ghostbusters -- and from The Real Ghostbusters -- by presenting itself not as a comedy at all, but some kind of Spielbergian action fantasy. There are no jokes in the trailer. None. Now that's definitely running from Lady Ghostbusters. Whether this is an accurate teaser for the actual movie or if they're just trying too hard to show they're not like the Fake Ghostbusters, desperate for laughs, I don't know. It has a very Stranger Things look and feel, down to the Spielbergian suburban barely-middle-class messiness. It has Paul Rudd. I didn't know he was in this. The Ghostbusters do not appear in the clip, except in a clip from what is probably Ghostbusters 2, presented as a television news clip, as Paul Rudd explains that there were lots and lots of ghosts to bust in the 80s. But there have been no ghosts since then. Until now. Didn't see that one coming. I assume the Ghostbusters will show up (the living ones, at least) to mentor the kids a little, and might even suit up for the climax, but the main characters here are clearly the little kids so the OG Ghostbusters won't be in the movie much and aren't really needed by the plot all that much. What do you think?Also, the Critical Drinker reviewed the trailer for the Fake James Bond movie. Good line about the miserable, dour, sad, pathetic Daniel Craig: "James Bond must be the only guy on earth who doesn't want to be James Bond."
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: runner at December 09, 2019 03:52 PM (zr5Kq)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 03:53 PM (q80AH)
Otherwise, struck a good tone.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 09, 2019 03:53 PM (ycWCI)
Posted by: Rev. Dr. E Buzz Miller, Lesbian at December 09, 2019 03:53 PM (ikxxu)
I've also read that the surviving Ghostbusters are coming back in cameo form, ala their presences in Lady Ghostbusters.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 03:54 PM (q80AH)
Otherwise, struck a good tone.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 09, 2019 03:53 PM (ycWCI)
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That's canon, yo.
My toy from the 80s had it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 03:54 PM (q80AH)
Could be interesting.
Posted by: Colorado Alex In Exile at December 09, 2019 03:55 PM (wCmLp)
That's the sense I get right now as well, and I figure that's what we'll get. Nostalgia-driven kids in a rural setting fighting ghosts that Egon kept locked away on the family farm which are now breaking free.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 03:55 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, we are being gaslighted 24/365 at December 09, 2019 03:55 PM (JwHjN)
Much darker than the original, as well. Also not surprising.
Posted by: DocJ at December 09, 2019 03:55 PM (77WPm)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 09, 2019 03:55 PM (ycWCI)
The new James Bond movie: No Time To Watch It
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 03:56 PM (mpeBU)
Posted by: goodluckduck at December 09, 2019 03:56 PM (rwaEp)
But there have been no ghosts since then. Until now.
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LOL, so they retconned Lady Ghostbusters out of existence? That's a nice swipe.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (AzW6q)
That was 100% of Zoey Deschanel's turf in the 2000's...
Posted by: Ronchris at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (L513/)
There was one joke at least though: the kid talking about "remember the summer we went to the country and died in an earthquake?"
You know what isn't being complained about? That a girl is one of the main characters, perhaps THE main character. Nobody is upset about that.
Almost as if the problem with lady Ghostbusters wasn't that it was girls but that THEY SUCKED AND WEREN'T FUNNY
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Leslie Jones at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (FJYfm)
Posted by: Dan Smoot's Apprentice at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (H8QX8)
Posted by: Dan Smoot's Apprentice at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (H8QX
Long Live James Bond.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 09, 2019 03:58 PM (ycWCI)
What do you think?
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I think Im fucking tired of sequels, reboots and homages.
Come up with something original or piss off you Hollywood dickholes.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 03:58 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: HarryStamper at December 09, 2019 03:58 PM (Jjs6X)
Posted by: brak at December 09, 2019 03:58 PM (dDsCa)
Posted by: SMH at December 09, 2019 03:58 PM (RU4sa)
Posted by: Weasel at December 09, 2019 03:58 PM (MVjcR)
Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 09, 2019 03:59 PM (KP5rU)
Posted by: Dan Smoot's Apprentice at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (H8QX
Long Live James Bond.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 09, 2019 03:58 PM (ycWCI)
Live and Let Die James Bond
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 03:59 PM (mpeBU)
That's the sense I get right now as well, and I figure that's what we'll get. Nostalgia-driven kids in a rural setting fighting ghosts that Egon kept locked away on the family farm which are now breaking free.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 03:55 PM (KZzsI)
If memory serves me, there was an episode of the Real Ghostbusters cartoon that was about a evil spirit that Egon's family had trapped in a well generations ago.
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 03:59 PM (Izzlo)
So I guess one of the kids is the son of a Ghostbuster, following in dad's footsteps.
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FOUR FEET ABOVE HIS FOOTSTEPS!!!!
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 03:59 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Guzalot at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (prSvo)
Posted by: redc1c4 at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (NYIfp)
That's like, ebola speed.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (7jTtI)
Posted by: kallisto at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (DJFLF)
There is nothing Hollyweird puts out that I want to see.
Posted by: SMH at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (RU4sa)
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (JRaU+)
Posted by: Guzalot at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (prSvo)
You're kidding, right?
Posted by: Hollywood at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (FJYfm)
Technically, it's not part of the Ghostbusters franchise, but it's basically the exact same movie as Ghostbusters with some minor plot tweaks (aliens instead of ghosts), and of course it has Dan Aykroyd acting like Dan Aykroyd.
Here's the link, in case you're never of it:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0251075/
Same exact style of CGI effects, same plucky squad of underdogs zapping the "semi-humorous, semi-scary" CGI villains with unlikely substances out of hoses and so forth, etc. etc. They just took the Ghostbusters script, changed a few actors and a few details, and re-shot it.
Oh: Was it any good? Eh. Decent. 6 out of 10.
Posted by: zombie at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (fK2gX)
Posted by: astronaut achmed at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (eJcTj)
Posted by: chavez the hugo at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (KP5rU)
Posted by: zombie at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (fK2gX)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (cGJ7O)
I think the "Shandor Mine" they showed is actually the source of the ghosts. Ivo Shandor designed the apartment building/ghost amplifier in the first movie, so it makes sense that his other projects have the same function under the right conditions.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (ZGrMX)
Posted by: astronaut achmed at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (eJcTj)
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Also, Jason Reitman is a quality filmmaker and storyteller.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (cGJ7O)
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When are we going to get another blazingly original film like His Girl Friday?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:02 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: astronaut achmed at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (eJcTj)
The "they hate this" piano keys
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 04:02 PM (Izzlo)
Posted by: Guzalot at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (prSvo)
You're kidding, right?
Posted by: Hollywood
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Yeah WTF am I thinking, LOL.
Posted by: Guzalot at December 09, 2019 04:02 PM (prSvo)
Posted by: James Fuerstenberg at December 09, 2019 04:02 PM (OtQXp)
'Tis the season.
These awful movies ain't going to review themselves.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:03 PM (1CjJc)
It will really cook your noodle if Egon shows up as a ghost.
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:03 PM (cGJ7O)
Posted by: joncelli the prophet, now accepting donations at December 09, 2019 04:03 PM (RD7QR)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
It was the "it's all gurls" preachiness being shoved down our throats and not, "Oh, that's just Jane. She's one of the guys"
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:03 PM (7jTtI)
Just last night I watched the little-known "lost" installment in the Ghostbusters series: "Evolution," from 2000, with David Duchovny and Julianne Moore.
I;d give it more like 4 out of 10 but it was kind of interesting. Didn't really seem to understand what it was supposed to be, though.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:03 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:03 PM (cGJ7O)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 09, 2019 04:04 PM (ptqGC)
Dunno how well it holds up, though.
Meanwhile, much of Ghostbusters 2 actively pissed me off.
Good times.
Posted by: Lance McCormick at December 09, 2019 04:04 PM (l8gTz)
The new James Bond movie: No Time To Watch It
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 03:56 PM (mpeBU)
You'll Only Wretch Twice.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:05 PM (1CjJc)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
It was the "it's all gurls" preachiness being shoved down our throats and not, "Oh, that's just Jane. She's one of the guys"
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:03 PM (7jTtI)
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It was the fact that the comedic style of Paul Feig doesn't mesh well with a tightly constructed fantasy action film.
Instead of starting from a funny script, they just had the actors riff on everything. So, the movie chugs along until the next moment the actors break character and try to be funny, boiling a three hour improv session to 15 seconds.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:05 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:05 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (JRaU+)
They did the reboot with Daniel Craig and Casino Royale was really good. But after the first 10 minutes of Quantum of Solace it's been in a death spiral
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 04:05 PM (mpeBU)
But good lord will I be glad to see the end of Craig.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:05 PM (ZGrMX)
Posted by: squirrelly dan at December 09, 2019 04:05 PM (QF1yA)
The first remake was made for grown women...who are too damn old for it.
The second remake is made for grown men...who are too damn old for it.
Slimer is Undead on Arrival.
Posted by: Oschisms at December 09, 2019 04:06 PM (/U3h1)
Some legit nostalgia, unadulterated by NPC/SJW would be nice right now.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:06 PM (ymnmz)
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Give us a little more time. . .
Posted by: hollyweird at December 09, 2019 04:06 PM (C6xeQ)
Posted by: Iblis at December 09, 2019 04:06 PM (9221z)
Posted by: MAGA at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (bloh/)
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (UZ8BZ)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (oiW2a)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Mark1971 at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (xPl2J)
Posted by: squirrelly dan at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (QF1yA)
Yeah - I was surprised by how terrible Lady Ghostbusters was because I enjoyed Feig and McCarthy's "SPY".
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (ZGrMX)
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (bDqIh)
Lady Ghostbusters cost $144 million.
This will need to do a fraction of the business Lady Ghostbusters did and make a profit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (q80AH)
Man. It was terrible and repetitive and J kind of love it.
Posted by: Lance McCormick at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (l8gTz)
Jeff Goldblum had that before he died.
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (cGJ7O)
Yeah - I was surprised by how terrible Lady Ghostbusters was because I enjoyed Feig and McCarthy's "SPY".
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (ZGrMX)
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I enjoyed the middle section of that film. The bookends I found kind of awful.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:08 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:08 PM (bDqIh)
Posted by: Dr Spank at December 09, 2019 04:08 PM (4e+hS)
PS - He orgasms all over your screen with the thought that they will vote to impeach
Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at December 09, 2019 04:08 PM (FBrfY)
Heh, throw in Kevin Bacon and Jeff Daniels for a merge with the "Tremors" and "Arachnophobia" universes.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (bDqIh)
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Gotta gotta gotta cut loose. Footloose.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (8XRCm)
James Bond has been dead to me for years. If they'd cast Idris Elba I might have given it a shot, because that man is never anything but fantastic and makes everything he's in better, but this drek? Sorry, I'm washing my hair.
PS -- Yes, I think Elba can even make that hideous-looking film-adapted abortion "Cats" better, though that just puts it on the level of dog vomit, so not much of an improvement really.
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (rP4OC)
Posted by: Regular joe at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (6/uwW)
Posted by: Tradd at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (GSJcT)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (I2dne)
"You have discovered and proven the existence of paranormal life.
"You have discovered and created ways of capturing this same life, and containing it.
"What do you, as an American, do with all of this knowledge? Do you publish?
"Of course not. YOU MAKE MONEY with it."
Quintessentially American, in their opinion.
Posted by: RobM1981 at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (2/rH5)
Posted by: Ignoramus at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (CEYxb)
The first remake was made for grown women...who are too damn old for it.
The second remake is made for grown men...who are too damn old for it.
Slimer is Undead on Arrival.
Posted by: Oschisms at December 09, 2019 04:06 PM (/U3h1)
Thanks. I was 20 when the original came out, and I felt like I was too old for that one at the time. But everyone keeps telling me it's a classic, so I've tried to stay quiet. But yeah, I literally ain't afraid of no ghosts.
Posted by: Ted K. at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (FJYfm)
Posted by: Tommy V at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (GCivW)
Posted by: Mark1971 at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (xPl2J)
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (JRaU+)
Posted by: Mark1971 at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (xPl2J)
Young boys in movies today look so androgynous.
Posted by: Dan Smoot's Apprentice at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (H8QX8)
Maybe Daniel Craig is depressed because he's married to a very beautiful, but radically feminist wife who's probably been harping on how anachronistic James Bond is? Just a guess. . .
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Rachel Weisz is hardcore feminist???
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (8XRCm)
Well Neflix has blurred that line pretty effectively, they seem interchangable these days, especially with the huge TV screens you can get.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (KZzsI)
So Bond dies and a black woman will be the new "Bond" 007 moving forward? This is a passing of the torch movie?
What happens when the torch fizzles, as it inevitably will? How many times will they try to make this happen, even though it's clear that it won't?
Posted by: pep at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (T6t7i)
I was in London earlier this year, walking down what I thought was a random street, and I followed -- or tried to follow -- Google Maps to a nice path along the Thames with a nice view across the river.
I blindly stumbled into a veritable hive of heavily armed 'security officers," both in police uniform and in plainsclothes, swarming all around me. "Excuse me! Where do you think you're going???" "Um, down here..."
"BACK AWAY! THIS AREA IS OFF LIMITS!"
I raised my eyes to notice that I was next to a new-ish building that was literally ringed with armed officers holding automatic rifles, etc.
They shooed me away without further incident.
Once out of their eyesight, I looked up what in hell the building was. To my shock, it was the MI6 headquarters -- used as a setting in many Bond films. In one of them (I forget which) Bond escapes a villain there by flying out an MI6 window on a speedboat that lands in the river.) From that very building.
It' a real place. But no Judi Dench or Pierce Brosnan or any of that. I had no clue.
Posted by: zombie at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (fK2gX)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (KZzsI)
I thought he said "dived under a table." It was a little mumbly.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (UZ8BZ)
*cough* there is only one Matrix movie *cough*
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (bDqIh)
Posted by: RobM1981 at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (2/rH5)
+++++++++++++
I'm cool with it. Ghosts got busted, didn't they?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:11 PM (I2dne)
Posted by: Weasel at December 09, 2019 03:58 PM (MVjcR)
Man badge!
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:11 PM (UZ8BZ)
Posted by: Mark1971 at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (xPl2J)
effin metal name on that kid
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 04:11 PM (Izzlo)
https://bit.ly/2REeCHN
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at December 09, 2019 04:11 PM (CQ3Qb)
Posted by: mr wolf at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (Mxv9c)
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (1CjJc)
Posted by: zombie at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (fK2gX)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (aRS3L)
*cough* there is only one Matrix movie *cough*
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (bDqIh)
And only one "Speed."
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (rP4OC)
Posted by: pep at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (T6t7i)
PS - He orgasms all over your screen with the thought that they will vote to impeach
Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at December 09, 2019 04:08 PM (FBrfY)
I have a terrible gut feeling after today that The Senate will vote to impeach. Or get much closer to the 67 votes than anybody would ever imagine.
Posted by: squirrelly dan at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (P0nip)
Fuck James Bond.
Free Guy with Ryan Reynolds also looks very funny.
https://youtu.be/X2m-08cOAbc
Video Game NPC Makes Good.
Posted by: Sharkman at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (fp3O8)
Posted by: kallisto at December 09, 2019 04:00 PM (DJFLF)
You PEOPLE.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (UZ8BZ)
Posted by: Mark1971 at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (xPl2J)
I like this kid's stage name.
Posted by: Dash Riprock at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (q1Pj5)
Posted by: Dan Smoot's Apprentice at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (H8QX
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It's because of BPA. Apparently it's 44 percent than higher in humans than originally thought.
Posted by: Augustine at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (BDZWU)
Probably because she's a spectacular beard but he still has to spend time with her while dreaming of boys
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: gaius martius at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (hMlTh)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (8XRCm)
With angry nipples.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (1CjJc)
Posted by: Sponge at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (Zz0t1)
I heard "died under a table", which qualifies as a joke.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (ZGrMX)
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (JUOKG)
I heard "died under a table", which qualifies as a joke.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (ZGrMX)
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No.
ENDive under the table.
He spilled his salad.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (ZGrMX)
+++++++++++++
That's how I heard it.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (I2dne)
79. I believe it would be more than those three. Going after a bona
fide member of the senate club/their family probably runs about 70 or so
senators the wrong way.
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (JRaU+)
Senator's kids being able to cash in on their parent's names is long-standing tradition. One of the perks of the job.
Posted by: Brian in New Orleans at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM (CQ3Qb)
Flaming skull?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM (NVYyb)
Posted by: RobM1981 at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (2/rH5)
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I'm cool with it. Ghosts got busted, didn't they?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:11 PM (I2dne)
Bustin' makes me feel good!
Posted by: Ray Parker, Jr. at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM (q1Pj5)
Posted by: gaius martius at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM (hMlTh)
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM (CAJOC)
I have a terrible gut feeling after today that The Senate will vote to impeach. Or get much closer to the 67 votes than anybody would ever imagine.
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Oh it'll be a near run thing.
Between bribery and blackmail they have a lot of leverage, on people who, frankly, don't have much character to begin with.
So yeah, not ideal.
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM (1R9tp)
I think it was died under a table, but... sound mixing is terrible in movies lately, for years now. I think they're mixed so it works in a theater only and is mushy and often hard to hear on a home system (on purpose?). Usually the music is MUCH LOUDER than the dialog.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:01 PM (cGJ7O)
In fairness to the illegitimate children of women of ill repute, they are stuck. Virtually nothing since the mid-90's has had any sort of national, cultural reach except possibly Harry Potter. Big hits of today reach fractions of an ever segmented market. Hit TV shows from today would have been canceled after a season 30 years ago. That leaves Hollywood looking for anything that people all ready know about. Otherwise, it is a far bigger risk and movies cost a lot to make.
Posted by: Cromwell's Ghost at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (TSkDm)
Posted by: Mark1971 at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (xPl2J)
"Of course not. YOU MAKE MONEY with it."
To be fair, they *were* willing to just publish until Totally Not Columbia kicked them out.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (ZGrMX)
In an interview with The Guardian, Ridley was asked by Nosheen Iqbal if Disney restricts what she can talk about publicly.
She responded:
"No. I don't feel I have to edit what I say - the things that make me angry are the things that make everyone angry."
She continued:
"Everyone is annoyed with [Boris Johnson]. Everyone has an issue with Trump - every sane person anyway."
Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FBrfY)
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM (CAJOC)
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It's pretty obvious that the two kids are supposed to be grandkids of Egon (they talk about their dead granddad).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: DaveA at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FhXTo)
Posted by: Ignoramus at December 09, 2019 04:09 PM (CEYxb)
And to prove how woke he is Craig insisted that she pegs him in the movie
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (kw5n8)
I heard "died under a table", which qualifies as a joke.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (ZGrMX)
The bathroom is on the right, but first you must kiss this guy.
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (q1Pj5)
"No. I don't feel I have to edit what I say - the things that make me angry are the things that make everyone angry."
She continued:
"Everyone is annoyed with [Boris Johnson]. Everyone has an issue with Trump - every sane person anyway."
Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FBrfY)
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"Actors are idiots."
-Anthony Hopkins
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: Oschisms at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (/U3h1)
Granddaughter, most likely.
She didn't seem particularly geeky to me though.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (KZzsI)
If they could get to 67, they would get there and do it happily. But there would be a big political price to pay for crossing over and coming up short. What benefit would there be to be vote 55, and still have a raging Trump at 1600?
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (JRaU+)
Which means ace already made all the good comments.
To be fair, I didn't like the original Ghostbusters but one flash of Sigourney Weaver's tits would have redeemed it for me.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (gd9RK)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (NVYyb)
Posted by: gaius martius at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (hMlTh)
Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FBrfY)
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Welp, I guess I'm okay with my madness. I wonder how she feels about hers.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (I2dne)
Posted by: DaveA at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FhXTo)
Yeah but ghosts causing earthquakes is believable.
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (Izzlo)
Jason Reitman, as far as I know, has only made good movies.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (gd9RK)
Posted by: Oschisms at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (/U3h1)
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What what WHAT!!??
Posted by: Sheila Broflovski at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (BDZWU)
Posted by: squirrelly dan at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (P0nip)
Posted by: mr wolf at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (Mxv9c)
Posted by: gaius martius
I presume that was a reply to my MI6 HQ comment? If so: Interesting.
Posted by: zombie at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (fK2gX)
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:07 PM (UZ8BZ)
More movies need to be like this. In the old days, there we loads of old writers around from the days when there were scads of movies made, TV shows as well and also magazines with actual stories. People could learn to write a movie.
The collapse of the movie industry with the few huge blockbusters and fewer and fewer viewers means there are less writing slots open and the decline of education means most writers can't even make a coherent Star Wars story work.
They need to find vehicles where writers can learn to write, directors direct, etc without dropping 100 million in the process. So my question about this is *can* the writers make a coherent movie script and can the director execute it, because the lesson of most movies these days is that they can't or won't.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (eoQWY)
"No. I don't feel I have to edit what I say - the things that make me angry are the things that make everyone angry."
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Wasnt she in hot water recently because she claims she doesnt have any privilege coming from a well to do white family.?
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (8XRCm)
*cough* there is only one Matrix movie *cough*
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:10 PM (bDqIh)
And only one "Speed."
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:12 PM (rP4OC)
Highlander 2: There Should Only have been One.
Posted by: Elmer Fudd at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (V2Yro)
It' a real place. But no Judi Dench or Pierce Brosnan or any of that.
absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
Posted by: Anachronda wants to believe at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (sGtp+)
Posted by: ... at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (3ZQT1)
Jason Reitman, as far as I know, has only made good movies.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (gd9RK)
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I rate this statement as true.
I had held off of Labor Day for a while because it wasn't that well received upon its release. When I finally watched it, I loved it. It was tender and sweet.
Young Adult is really good.
Up in the Air is really good.
Juno is good.
Tully is probably great.
Thank You For Smoking is in the top tier of directing debuts.
Dude has chops.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: JoeF. at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (CqE5x)
I like the trailer. Ghostbusters already did "the same, but more" with GBII, and LGB flopped hard with it. Change up the format.
For example - the change in type of movie (horror to mil action sci-fi) is what kept Aliens from being merely a rehash, but a fresh take.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (ijEPD)
Bill Murray's character got a pretty good eyefull. Which I thought was hilarious because that's exactly what he WOULD do.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (q1Pj5)
Yes. Everyone's saying Stranger Things, but ST is itself a ripoff of The Goonies.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (ZGrMX)
-Anthony Hopkins
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:16 PM (q80AH)
They lie for a living.
Posted by: Henry Spencer at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (1CjJc)
Heck yeah, MWR! Who was that imposter in the alleged sequel? Never mind, not Keanu!
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (bDqIh)
Posted by: mr wolf at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (Mxv9c)
80s nostalgia is very chic right now. I expect that extends to the framing of movie trailers, if not necessarily the movies themselves.
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (rP4OC)
With a trickle charger on the battery and fresh gas you might restart
Ecto-1 after decades but there's no way the tires wouldn't tear right
off the rims the first time you drifted on pavement.
Posted by: DaveA at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FhXTo)
Never underestimate Stantz. Perhaps it's got a proton pack for an engine and tires made of flubber?
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (ymnmz)
be the daughter of Egon and Janine? 'Cause she looks like the daughter
of Egon and Janine.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM
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That was a girl?
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (JUOKG)
Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FBrfY)
Every True Scotsman has an issue with Trump.
Posted by: Elmer Fudd at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (V2Yro)
1. It's different. It's not just a story about "can kids do it," it's a story about ghosts in a different place, acting differently. I'm frankly indifferent about the kids. Even more frankly, I might enjoy this more if they weren't kids.
2. It's a sequel, but not really. I've always liked the "if you found grandpa's old (insert name of gadget)" plot device.
3. It can have women in it. I don't care. I didn't see any girls, just boys, but I wasn't really paying attention.
4. I really like Paul Rudd
Posted by: RobM1981 at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (2/rH5)
134 With a trickle charger on the battery and fresh gas you might
restart Ecto-1 after decades but there's no way the tires wouldn't tear
right off the rims the first time you drifted on pavement.
Posted by: DaveA at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FhXTo)
Yeah but ghosts causing earthquakes is believable.
who else you gonna blame? the navy? (that is an actual local conspiracy theory in my neck of the lack of woods)
Posted by: Anachronda at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (sGtp+)
Posted by: mr wolf at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (Mxv9c)
80s nostalgia is very chic right now. I expect that extends to the framing of movie trailers, if not necessarily the movies themselves.
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (rP4OC)
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This is true.
The trailer feels like Stranger Things on purpose.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (q80AH)
She continued:
"Everyone is annoyed with [Boris Johnson]. Everyone has an issue with Trump - every sane person anyway."
Posted by: BetaCuck4Life at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (FBrfY)
Apparently nobody has an issue of the Dictator in China.
Cmon, Rey, take another stab at the US and UK gross for this last one.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: Elmer Fudd at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (V2Yro)
Highlander 3 is the Highlander 2 we should have had.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (ijEPD)
Yes. Everyone's saying Stranger Things, but ST is itself a ripoff of The Goonies.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (ZGrMX)
Stranger Things is Goonies if directed by John Carpenter
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (Izzlo)
also Buck
"What America learned today is that a glorified internet rumor padded with bad faith 'opposition research' can lead to most powerful law enforcement agency in the world opening up a relentless investigation that ignores all contrary evidence in its quest to crush innocent people"
Posted by: illiniwek at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (Cus5s)
Kind of, but only because we're old and Stranger Things is the new "geeky kids do good" film.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Elmer Fudd at December 09, 2019 04:17 PM (V2Yro)
Thanks for the reminder. I had finally forgotten how awful that was.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (1CjJc)
Posted by: Augustine at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (BDZWU)
focus groups are their fatherless children and Mexican nannies.
Uh, I think that's a movie starring Adam Sandler?
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (bDqIh)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (9Om/r)
Julie Kelly is reporting that Comey told OBAMA about Crossfire Hurricane at the WH in August '16
Posted by: JoeF. at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (CqE5x)
But then Bammy got all high and forgot, so no foul.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (ymnmz)
Posted by: gaius martius at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (hMlTh)
See also: the "Wonder Woman: 1984" trailer, in which they cut all of the gunfire sounds to match up with the drumbeats in New Order's "Blue Monday".
Not gonna lie, that's freaking awesome.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (ZGrMX)
Posted by: Ronchris at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (L513/)
The difference is that I don't want to choke Paul Rudd and spit in his face...
Posted by: Colorado Alex In Exile at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (wCmLp)
See also: the "Wonder Woman: 1984" trailer, in which they cut all of the gunfire sounds to match up with the drumbeats in New Order's "Blue Monday".
Not gonna lie, that's freaking awesome.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (ZGrMX)
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Done better in Baby Driver.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (q80AH)
>>Hollywood is run by a bunch of middle-aged Jewish single moms who sole
focus groups are their fatherless children and Mexican nannies.
Uh, I think that's a movie starring Adam Sandler?
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (bDqIh)
A movie?.......every movie by Adam Sandler.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:21 PM (ymnmz)
Know what movie DESERVES a reboot????
BATTLESHIP!!!
Cheesy predicatable B grade movie that for some reason I find irresistible.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (8XRCm)
Thank You For Smoking is the most deplorably under-memed movie evah.
We should be saying "just add a line of dialogue" and such every day around here.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (gd9RK)
Heck yeah, MWR! Who was that imposter in the alleged sequel? Never mind, not Keanu!
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (bDqIh)
Poor Jason Patric. He was the one who also had to fill Brandon Lee's shoes in the second "Crow" movie. I feel for the guy, but come on. You can't replace KEANU.
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (rP4OC)
If it's not on TCM or MeTV, do not care.
There is nothing Hollyweird puts out that I want to see.
Posted by: SMH
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Plot: Conservative woman, freshly disillusioned from Horowitz report, reluctantly goes shopping during the Christmas season because she needs teddy bears for target practice. In the store, she meets a sexy, middle-aged ex-reporter freshly rehabbed from coke, booze, meth, Vicodin, and Dexedrine. When she finds out that he doesn't know a soul in town and he hasn't told anyone where he is, she sets the teddy bears aside and invites him for a tour of the snowy backwoods.
Hordemark Christmas Channel
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (M9ntN)
The collapse of the movie industry with the few huge blockbusters and fewer and fewer viewers means there are less writing slots open and the decline of education means most writers can't even make a coherent Star Wars story work.
When was the last Wednesday Night Movie of the Week or a two parter or four part mini-series?
Now it all goes to Amazon or Netflix.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (7jTtI)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (oiW2a)
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (Izzlo)
Bill Murray's character got a pretty good eyefull. Which I thought was hilarious because that's exactly what he WOULD do.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:18 PM (KZzsI)
If you want to see Sigourney Weaver's tits in their full glory - for a relatively extended period of time, I suggest you find a copy of Half Moon Street.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:23 PM (ijEPD)
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 09, 2019 04:23 PM (q1Pj5)
The Bond movies have been going down the PC shitter since the awful Brosnan ones. Having Judi Dench as a bitch and the pinch faced scold they had as Moneypenny was to let us know the wymyn were in charge and Bond was just the blunt force to do the dirty work. I always imagined that if Judi Dench's M met Connery's Bond and she started to lecture him, he would head butt her and then tell her to get him a drink
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 04:23 PM (mpeBU)
Speaking for myself, I kind of lost interest in Stranger Things after season two. I can't be the only one.
Posted by: Augustine at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (BDZWU)
Two kinda sucked, but three was pretty good and set up for what I hope is a kick ass 4. 4 could be real good. Watch three if you haven't.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:23 PM (ymnmz)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at December 09, 2019 04:23 PM (Dc2NZ)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (oiW2a)
Never heard of him.
Posted by: Emperor Country Boy at December 09, 2019 04:23 PM (K3zSe)
Yes. Everyone's saying Stranger Things, but ST is itself a ripoff of The Goonies.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (ZGrMX)
Stranger Things is Goonies if directed by John Carpenter
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (Izzlo)
Stranger Things is a deliberate mash-up of "The Goonies" and "It"/"Stand By Me."
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (rP4OC)
be the daughter of Egon and Janine? 'Cause she looks like the daughter
of Egon and Janine.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:14 PM
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That was a girl?
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2019 04:19 PM (JUOKG)
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Certainly looked that way to me. If she wasn't, well, the make-up department is not impressing me so far.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: Ronchris at December 09, 2019 03:57 PM (L513/)
She's dating one of the Property Brothers.
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (oiW2a)
The New Ghostbusters Trailer Is Out, and It's Already Causing SJW Meltdowns
https://tinyurl.com/rlazuko
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Fans of the Lady Ghostbusters are losing their minds because this one is ignoring that one from 2016.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (q80AH)
We should be saying "just add a line of dialogue" and such every day around here.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (gd9
I loved that movie.
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (7bcfy)
Posted by: Chris M. at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (FGZtn)
I lost interest 3 episodes in. It was heavy on the something is going to happen and light on the anything interesting actually happening. This is common with made-for-streaming series in my experience; they have a 90-120 minute movie and they drag it out into 8-12 episodes.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (ZGrMX)
I heard "died under a table", which qualifies as a joke.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:13 PM (ZGrMX)
Does this make them zombies?
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (UZ8BZ)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (V2Yro)
Posted by: Insomniac at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (NWiLs)
BATTLESHIP!!!
Cheesy predicatable B grade movie that for some reason I find irresistible.
Posted by: fixerupper
The Mighty Mo has one more shot in her.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (7jTtI)
Posted by: Don Q at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (NgKpN)
The New Ghostbusters Trailer Is Out, and It's Already Causing SJW Meltdowns
https://tinyurl.com/rlazuko
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Fans of the Lady Ghostbusters are losing their minds because this one is ignoring that one from 2016.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (q80AH)
That's "fan", not plural. But she does have 12 cats, so the confusion is understandable.
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (Izzlo)
reluctantly goes shopping during the Christmas season because she needs
teddy bears for target practice. In the store, she meets a sexy,
middle-aged ex-reporter freshly rehabbed from coke, booze, meth,
Vicodin, and Dexedrine. When she finds out that he doesn't know a soul
in town and he hasn't told anyone where he is, she sets the teddy bears
aside and invites him for a tour of the snowy backwoods.
Hordemark Christmas Channel- - -
You forgot the part where she settles down with the hunky Canadian actor, sipping cocoa by the fire and wearing matching plaid pjs. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (bDqIh)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (oiW2a)
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Ken Jeong was great as the LARP king who required public displays of fealty, even in the waffle house.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (Dc2NZ)
Posted by: Insomniac at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (NWiLs)
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I've got one word for you:
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (q80AH)
They already lost their minds when Jason Reitman said "this one is for the fans", because the fans are all racist and sexist and homophobic.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (ZGrMX)
"What America learned today is that a
glorified internet rumor padded with bad faith 'opposition research' can
lead to most powerful law enforcement agency in the world opening up a
relentless investigation that ignores all contrary evidence in its quest
to crush innocent people"
Posted by: illiniwek at December 09, 2019 04:20 PM (Cus5s)
YEP.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (ymnmz)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (oiW2a)
Underrated
Posted by: squirrelly dan at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (P0nip)
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She's dating one of the Property Brothers.
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM
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And , probably, Cory Booker.
Posted by: irright at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (pMGkg)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (M9ntN)
+++++++++++
I'd watch it.
He was a straight-laced conservative going to school for engineering.
She was an out-and-proud communist going to school for media studies.
When their paths cross in the student union, hilarity ensues.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (I2dne)
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (+6JXk)
I think it was died under a table, but... sound mixing is terrible in movies lately, for years now. I think they're mixed so it works in a theater only and is mushy and often hard to hear on a home system (on purpose?). Usually the music is MUCH LOUDER than the dialog.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:15 PM (KZzsI)
Plus, maybe, most of our ears aren't 29 anymore.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (UZ8BZ)
Posted by: josephistan at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (Izzlo)
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Except for Never Ending Story 3.
Of course, if we're just pretending that one doesn't exist, I'm cool with that.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (oiW2a)
They already lost their minds when Jason Reitman said "this one is for the fans", because the fans are all racist and sexist and homophobic.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (ZGrMX)
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It's delicious.
I want this cheaper late sequel of Ghostbusters to make more money than the much more expensive earlier late sequel to Ghostbusters.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (q80AH)
I lost interest 3 episodes in. It was heavy on the something is going to happen and light on the anything interesting actually happening. This is common with made-for-streaming series in my experience; they have a 90-120 minute movie and they drag it out into 8-12 episodes.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (ZGrMX)
Season 2 was actually my favorite season of ST thus far. S3 was fun, but I thought S2 was a lot more interesting. YOu just have to get past the first two or three episodes.
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (rP4OC)
I'll see it when it comes to streaming.
I was MUCH more psyched about the Witcher character videos that Netflix released today. I really was assured that the show will due its diligence to the real source material (the books) even despite the EP's "mixed" history (Daredevil).
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (9V81o)
Very low quality VHS era reproductions are available.
Despite how awfully stupid that movie was it deserves the Criterion Collection treatment to restore and re-evaluate her tits.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (gd9RK)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 09, 2019 04:28 PM (hbTkw)
I was MUCH more psyched about the Witcher character videos that Netflix released today. I really was assured that the show will due its diligence to the real source material (the books) even despite the EP's "mixed" history (Daredevil).
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (9V81o)
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I'm really weird about taking on new TV, but I'm definitely going to watch The Witcher.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:28 PM (q80AH)
I wanted to see The Never Ending Story but didn't have the time.
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (oiW2a)
It felt like it would never end.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:28 PM (1CjJc)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (q80AH)
Oh! I already know a survey question I would love to see on Reddit and other places!!
Q) Who are the Best Ghostbusters Team?
1) Original Ghostbusters
2) "Real Ghostbusters"
3) New Kidz Ghostbusters
4) Dem Bitches!!!
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:28 PM (V2Yro)
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 09, 2019 04:28 PM (so+oy)
I think it was died under a table, but... sound mixing is terrible in movies lately, for years now. I think they're mixed so it works in a theater only and is mushy and often hard to hear on a home system (on purpose?). Usually the music is MUCH LOUDER than the dialog.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
Plus, maybe, most of our ears aren't 29 anymore.
Posted by: m
WHAT? I can't hear you over the ringing in my ears!
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:28 PM (7jTtI)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at December 09, 2019 04:29 PM (r+sAi)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at December 09, 2019 04:29 PM (7lKeD)
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 09, 2019 04:28 PM (so+oy)
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It's been reported that all the surviving Ghostbusters will be in it. They'll probably be no more than cameos.
IMDB isn't that reliable a source of information for things that aren't actually out yet.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:29 PM (q80AH)
I lost interest 3 episodes in. It was heavy on the something is going to happen and light on the anything interesting actually happening. This is common with made-for-streaming series in my experience; they have a 90-120 minute movie and they drag it out into 8-12 episodes.
Posted by: Ian S.
.......
Same here.. just could not bring myself to watch any more after 2-3 episodes.
Season 3 was just the opposite.. lotsa fun!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 09, 2019 04:29 PM (so+oy)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (gmo/4)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (gmo/4)
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Better than Melissa McCarthy meets Ghostbusters.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (q80AH)
I wanted to see The Never Ending Story but didn't have the time.
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (oiW2a)
It felt like it would never end.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:28 PM (1CjJc)
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What a blatant case of false advertising!
Posted by: Lionel Hutz at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (BDZWU)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (hbTkw)
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (dKiJG)
Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (3aI0K)
- - -
Dennis Miller, on his old daily radio show, used to always say, "Wassup, Hiroshi! Keep goin, that sand's not gonna rake itself" -- it's what the assist to Rob Lowe's character says as he walking Aaron Eckhart and his kid to meet with Lowe.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (bDqIh)
far. S3 was fun, but I thought S2 was a lot more interesting. YOu just
have to get past the first two or three episodes.
Posted by: MWR, the Public Intellectual (aka Beth) at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (rP4OC)
11 kinda wandering around Chicago was an obvious attempt at a spin off and nearly ruined the season for me. Liked her return to the town to everyone's relief when they were cornered in the house.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (ymnmz)
BATTLESHIP!!!
Cheesy predicatable B grade movie that for some reason I find irresistible.
Posted by: fixerupper
I can't remember the name of the movie, but there was one where a modern (at the time) aircraft carrier gets sucked into a time warp and ends up outside of Hawaii and is in a position to stop Pearl Harbor from happening. That needs a remake IMO.
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (9V81o)
glorified internet rumor padded with bad faith 'opposition research' can
lead to most powerful law enforcement agency in the world opening up a
relentless investigation that ignores all contrary evidence in its quest
to crush innocent people
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This is actually the spin.
you see its not a rumor that started in a vacuum and got picked up by the FBI in good faith or even incompetence with a laudable goal in mind.
This was a coup. Clinton - Obama-DOJ/FBI.
They meant to reverse the election or at least hamstring trump's term and prevent a second term. They didn't want to give up their lifestyles, nor their self appointed positions as are lords and masters.
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (+Xc11)
Posted by: Skip at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (ZCEU2)
Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (3aI0K)
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Daisy Ridley: *Exists*
Bad Star Wars movies: I'm about to end this woman's whole career.
Posted by: Lionel Hutz at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (BDZWU)
lmao of course Ghostbusters: Afterlife is about family and lineage and legacy and all these other fucking white patriarchal American values. It's literally a reaction to the idea of 4 women, including one Black woman. The franchise must assert its "REAL" predecessor.
Yeah. Knowing who your dad is and having a family is just super white. So freaking white, man. Like, no one but why people have ever tried to keep bastardy to a minimum or anything.
Good lord, these people are tiresome.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (I2dne)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (8XRCm)
I will go first.
When will they stop talking and start fighting?
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (jKBVK)
Which makes me afraid that this reboot will be as disappointing as all of the Transformers movies.
Hollywood seems to take turns crushing my esteem for who I am as a man now, and crushing my fond childhood memories of what made me the man I am now.
I'll rent Ghostbusters from Amazon.
I'll probably never watch that James Bond.
Posted by: reason at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (V40IZ)
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Final Countdown . . .
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (+Xc11)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at December 09, 2019 04:29 PM (7lKeD)
Almost every YA live action and cartoon show has this plot and always will. Old plots are the best.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: squirrelly dan at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (P0nip)
Despite how awfully stupid that movie was it deserves the Criterion Collection treatment to restore and re-evaluate her tits.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:27 PM (gd9RK)
An exhaustive review of the DDG image search results reveals that, apparently, they had not yet invented women's clothing when that was filmed.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (1CjJc)
POLL: Hillary top choice of Dem voters...
Mrs. Clinton drew 21%, followed by former Vice President Joseph R. Biden with 20%, when registered Democrats were asked whom they would support for the 2020 party presidential nod if she and former Secretary of State John Kerry were added to the mix.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (+y/Ru)
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (JRaU+)
Oh, and Ace is missing a ripe aspect of this story:
The New Ghostbusters Trailer Is Out, and It's Already Causing SJW Meltdowns
https://tinyurl.com/rlazuko
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Fans of the Lady Ghostbusters are losing their minds because this one is ignoring that one from 2016.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM
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Nice, now I am definitely going to go and see it just to pi$$ them off.
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (JUOKG)
lmao of course Ghostbusters: Afterlife is about family and lineage and legacy and all these other fucking white patriarchal American values. It's literally a reaction to the idea of 4 women, including one Black woman. The franchise must assert its "REAL" predecessor.
Yeah. Knowing who your dad is and having a family is just super white. So freaking white, man. Like, no one but why people have ever tried to keep bastardy to a minimum or anything.
Good lord, these people are tiresome.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (I2dne)
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"All franchises must support the latest SJW line or else they are retrograde and will be destroyed!"
-Person who loves movies, apparently
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: Defenestratus
Philadelphia Experiment?
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (7jTtI)
Season 3 was just the opposite.. lotsa fun!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at December 09, 2019 04:29 PM (so+oy)
The big chase scene with that one kid singing with his girlfriend as the soundtrack to the chase was pretty good fun.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (ymnmz)
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (jKBVK)
+++++++++++
Eigth movie, third act.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (I2dne)
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (9V81o)
The Final Countdown. (1980) This time they could give it the theme song it was destined to have!
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (V2Yro)
Posted by: willow at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (im5Mo)
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (9V81o)
I'd watch that.
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (7bcfy)
Posted by: gaius martius at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (hMlTh)
Posted by: Deep State is in Deep Shit at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (BqBId)
Oh cool. I always liked Dennis Miller, I only got his radio show sporadically. I even liked him on Monday Night Football.
But that's my point, he was memeing Thank You For Smoking and we're not.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (gd9RK)
Good lord, these people are tiresome.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (I2dne)
It is like having a conversation with someone who learned English from Fortune Cookies. All Bromides.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (9V81o)
The Final Countdown.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (ijEPD)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (7lKeD)
Posted by: squirrelly dan at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (P0nip)
I agree and I would say the same for BlackHole, and Yeah as a young kid I loved the Robots.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (dKiJG)
I can't remember the name of the movie, but there was one where a modern (at the time) aircraft carrier gets sucked into a time warp and ends up outside of Hawaii and is in a position to stop Pearl Harbor from happening. That needs a remake IMO.
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (9V81o)
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The Final Countdown
Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (8XRCm)
I actually did finish season 2 of Stranger Things and enjoyed it but when I saw the trailer for season three I was kind of like "Eh, been there done that."
Posted by: Augustine at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (BDZWU)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (gmo/4)
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (ZGrMX)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (7jTtI)
No, that was the one where Katherine Hepburn was just insufferable.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (V2Yro)
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Yes, underrated. It was sincere and fun.
There was talk of a remake, I hope that doesn't happen.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (bDqIh)
But good lord will I be glad to see the end of Craig.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:05 PM (ZGrMX)
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I saw ten minutes of one of the newer James Bond movies
Danial Craig reminded so much of Vladimir Putin, that I actually disliked his character.
I would love to see something semi original in the theaters.
Posted by: rd at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (+0uDE)
Posted by: Defenestratus
The Final Countdown 1980 with Kirk Douglas
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (mpeBU)
I didn't see a strung out Asian dude jump out of a trunk naked and start hitting everybody with a crowbar, so I'll pass.
Posted by: wth at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (v0R5T)
Posted by: dananjcon at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (u6xw0)
Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (3aI0K)
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Wel, techinically it's true. Many people on this very smart military blog have expressed consternation with a number of his hiring choices.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:22 PM (oiW2a)
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Ken Jeong was great as the LARP king who required public displays of fealty, even in the waffle house.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at December 09, 2019 04:26 PM (Dc2NZ)
"Let us gingerly touch our tips!"
Posted by: Insomniac at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (7jTtI)
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:31 PM (9V81o)
I'd watch that.
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (7bcfy)
What is odd is that on my Youtube recommended list was a video about "could a modern US Carrier beat the entire 1941 Japanese Navy"?
I haven't watched it though.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (eoQWY)
BATTLESHIP!!!
Cheesy predicatable B grade movie that for some reason I find irresistible.
Posted by: fixerupper
The Mighty Mo has one more shot in her.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:25 PM (7jTtI)
The Wisconsin is called up to fight a Zombie Tirpitz.
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (cGJ7O)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (V2Yro)
Thanks to all who reminded me. I'mma go see if I can find that online now.
That movie scratches my anachronistic "what if..." itch that I get from time to time
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (9V81o)
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (1CjJc)
Is that bad?
Posted by: Emperor Country Boy at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (K3zSe)
NBC News' Pete Williams: IG found FISA application process was 'screwed up at every level."
Video
https://tinyurl.com/wxpeors
Posted by: redridinghood at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (wiXsO)
I would love to see something semi original in the theaters.
Posted by: rd at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (+0uDE)
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Originality is overrated because there's nothing actually original.
It's all just repackaging of things we've heard before. Hell, Romeo and Juliet is another telling of Pyramus and Thisbe.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: Defenestratus
Philadelphia Experiment?
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (7jTtI)
I so Wanted them to blow the crap out of the Jap Navy, It could be remade and have them Blow Up the Navy and follow the repercussions of that act.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (dKiJG)
Posted by: squirrelly dan at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (P0nip)
I agree and I would say the same for BlackHole, and Yeah as a young kid I loved the Robots.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (dKiJG)
Seconded and seconded. The Black Hole was criminally underrated.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (ijEPD)
Posted by: Deep State is in Deep Shit at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (BqBId)
relatively extended period of time, I suggest you find a copy of Half
Moon Street."
Not exactly sure her boobs and glory belong in the same sentence.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (9Om/r)
Posted by: Tom Servo
Yeah. simplemind and others nailed it.
Final Countdown.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (7jTtI)
Posted by: willow at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (im5Mo)
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Stoner doofus Keanu from Bill 'n Ted?
Or gritty Keanu from Midsummer?
Or mecha-Keanu from Matrix?
Or grizzly unkempt Keanu who makes choppers?
Dude's gone through more remakes than The Beatles.
Posted by: reason at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (V40IZ)
Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (3aI0K)
Maybe she should check out Alyssa Milano's twitter feed.
More projection than a bulimic model at an all you can eat buffet.
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (oiW2a)
What is odd is that on my Youtube recommended list was a video about "could a modern US Carrier beat the entire 1941 Japanese Navy"?
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What was the Reddit movie where they did the same thing with a company of Rangers versus the Roman Legion.
THAT movie I wanna see.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (8XRCm)
So...it seems like a glorified internet rumor is what started the whole Trump/Russia investigation, and the only difference between you and me is my stupid internet rumor didn't waste years, spend millions of dollars, and try to bring down a sitting president.
So, it seems like you should perhaps swallow a few of you dumb shit comments.
Posted by: Inspector Kemp at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (+DS2f)
@SteveGuest
NBC News' Pete Williams: IG found FISA application process was 'screwed up at every level."
Video
https://tinyurl.com/wxpeors
Posted by: redridinghood at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (wiXsO)
Whaaaa? How long before he takes a lashing from the DNC and walks that back?
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (ymnmz)
And while much less jokey, it's not entirely devoid of jokes. Someone off camera, I can't tell if it's Rudd, half-sings the "Call if fate, call it luck, call it karma" line from the original.
Could be fun!
Posted by: Chriscom at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (LAF/s)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (KZzsI)
I completely agree. I love how Ekhardt explains debate skills to his son using "chocolate is the best ice cream flavor."
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (bDqIh)
Posted by: Insomniac at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (NWiLs)
I lost interest when whatsername linked up with the Solarbabies.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (hbTkw)
It would be one thing if they were making this like Bill and Ted 3- same cast, a new and logical progression of characters.
But this is being made to shut up the incel fanboys still butthurt that those women could be ghostbusters.
Ah, yes. Excellent. Yet another type of double standard.
Sexless white male: Incel loser
Sexless transsexual: Victim of bigotry
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (I2dne)
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (9V81o)
Posted by: SMOD at December 09, 2019 04:30 PM (3aI0K)
THIS IS WHAT I'M ON ABOUT!
Posted by: Anthony Hopkins at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (gmo/4)
Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen
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Kirk was only 65 and Martin Sheen was still on his original liver.
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (EoQ9D)
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (dKiJG)
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Hitler gets Nukes first.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (8XRCm)
Corruption thrives in darkness. Once corruption becomes open, one can be assured one is living in dark times.
Posted by: bonhomme at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (9t0Zz)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (KZzsI)
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It was never going to break new ground or anything, but it's slick and fun.
Probably JJ Abrams' best movie, which is honestly kind of sad to say.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (q80AH)
Mrs. Clinton drew 21%, followed by former Vice President Joseph R. Biden with 20%, when registered Democrats were asked whom they would support for the 2020 party presidential nod if she and former Secretary of State John Kerry were added to the mix.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (+y/Ru)
LOL at Kerry can't outpoll the Hildebeast OR the dunce even now.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (1CjJc)
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Yes, underrated. It was sincere and fun.
There was talk of a remake, I hope that doesn't happen.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:34 PM (bDqIh)
The owner of the Rights have supposedly refused to ever do a Remake, I would love to see a Sequel where he comes back looking for New Pilots and have them mix with other Aliens etc a Fish out of Water story.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (dKiJG)
Crossreference: Bullock, Sandra
Posted by: reason at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (V40IZ)
Yeah I'm all for naked hooties but hers are more modest than glorious. Kind of like Teri Hatcher's were not spectacular and now are not real.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (KZzsI)
It's also in line with Dan Ackroyd's original script for GB, which opened in a future where Ghostbusters was an international franchise. Someone (Ivan Reitman?) had the better idea of telling the origin story first.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (ZGrMX)
Sexless white male: Incel loser
Sexless transsexual: Victim of bigotry
Sexless woman: Stunning and brave, fighting the patriarchy.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (hbTkw)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:24 PM (q80AH)
The trailer is.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (UZ8BZ)
https://tinyurl.com/yx2o6kgh
might be worth the $2 to rent.
Posted by: Defenestratus
On Amazon. Free with Prime.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (7jTtI)
Posted by: willow at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (im5Mo)
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Sure it wasn't him?
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (CAJOC)
It's also in line with Dan Ackroyd's original script for GB, which opened in a future where Ghostbusters was an international franchise. Someone (Ivan Reitman?) had the better idea of telling the origin story first.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (ZGrMX)
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And without magic wands, which are in the original script.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (q80AH)
was a video about "could a modern US Carrier beat the entire 1941
Japanese Navy"?
I haven't watched it though.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (eoQWY)
I'm thinking a modern carrier could have took the whole damn country. Their navy would have just been a simple gun sighting exercise.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (9Om/r)
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless
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Screwed up at every level is the spin.
Compare to: Rife with Multiple Felonies and Malicious Intent
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (aEeVh)
Seconded and seconded. The Black Hole was criminally underrated.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (ijEPD)
As was Space Mutiny. Slab Bulkhead!!!
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (mpeBU)
I haven't watched it though.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:35 PM (eoQWY)
Well of course they could, that's like asking if an M1 Abrams could wipe out a Panzer division - all it would need was ammo and fuel. That's the only catch.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (V2Yro)
Posted by: William Shakespeare at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (9t0Zz)
DDG?
Posted by: Insomniac at December 09, 2019 04:38 PM (NWiLs)
Duck Duck Go.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:39 PM (1CjJc)
Right. Duh.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (oiW2a)
Yep, Finn Wolfhard is in Stranger Things and Ghostbusers Afterlife.
Posted by: Mark1971
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He was also in The Goldfinch for those of that bent.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (M9ntN)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (+y/Ru)
It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Clinton is chosen as a "unity" candidate (for the nomination or VP) at the convention.
Posted by: Surfperch at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (htJYU)
I bite my thumb at you, sir!
Posted by: William Shakespeare at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (9t0Zz)
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I don't think Shakespeare would argue with the idea that he wasn't making blazingly original works. He was making great works, but they weren't stories that the world had never heard before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: fixerupper
That's pretty much The Man in the High Castle.
Nazis win WWII.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (7jTtI)
Yep, Finn Wolfhard is in Stranger Things and Ghostbusers Afterlife.
Posted by: Mark1971
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He was also in The Goldfinch for those of that bent.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (M9ntN)
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And IT.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: willow at December 09, 2019 04:33 PM (im5Mo)
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Stoner doofus Keanu from Bill 'n Ted?
Or gritty Keanu from Midsummer?
Or mecha-Keanu from Matrix?
Or grizzly unkempt Keanu who makes choppers?
Dude's gone through more remakes than The Beatles.
Posted by: reason at December 09, 2019 04:37 PM (V40IZ)
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He has to. From what I understand from the interwebz, the guy's immortal.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (dKiJG)
Posted by: willow at December 09, 2019 04:42 PM (im5Mo)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:42 PM (oiW2a)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at December 09, 2019 04:42 PM (Dc2NZ)
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:32 PM (1CjJc)
Fun fact: that was her second movie released in 1986, The other was Aliens.
She's probably glad it sank like a stone.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:42 PM (ijEPD)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:42 PM (V2Yro)
Supposedly his original script was like 8000 pages long, too. Dan Akroyd needs to be kept on a very, very short leash or things get awful (Dr Detroit)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (KZzsI)
Nazis win WWII.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (7jTtI)
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I rather enjoyed the last season. They ditched, for the most part, the "all gay all the time" and other SJW tropes and focused on the story line.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (8XRCm)
If you want to see me in very small, yet disturbingly un-sexy saggy, dirty panties for an extended period of time, watch Alien.
Posted by: Sigourney Weaver at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (9t0Zz)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (9Om/r)
Well eventually you run out of ammo. Only the boat is running off Nukes.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at December 09, 2019 04:29 PM (7lKeD)
If it weren't for those meddling kids!
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (UZ8BZ)
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No that's Nicholas Cage.
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (ujRrX)
Is NV an option? Because I'd take that over either.
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (cGJ7O)
I like the opening. I'll turn it on an watch the opening credits and all the way until they dock with the Cygnus. Then the whole thing turns to molasses.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (hbTkw)
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:36 PM (ijEPD)
As was Space Mutiny. Slab Bulkhead!!!
Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM
Ice Pirates for the win!
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (JUOKG)
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Dear Daisy Ridley: Please contact your Disney publicist for an explanation of why this statement is incredibly stupid, PR-wise.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:44 PM (bDqIh)
Posted by: willow at December 09, 2019 04:44 PM (im5Mo)
The media is throwing everything they can at the wall for Demorats.
Posted by: Marcus T at December 09, 2019 04:44 PM (VpIIl)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (9Om/r)
Well eventually you run out of ammo. Only the boat is running off nukes.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (eoQWY)
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Only so many Tomahawks.
Posted by: SMH at December 09, 2019 04:44 PM (RU4sa)
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Dear Daisy Ridley: Please contact your Disney publicist for an explanation of why this statement is incredibly stupid, PR-wise.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 09, 2019 04:44 PM (bDqIh)
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"It's good. We work at Disney. Nothing we say will undermine our brands, it seems."
-Disney Marketing, shitting on a child
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:44 PM (q80AH)
Hollywood has forgotten how to create and now simply exploits existing trademarks.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 09, 2019 04:44 PM (hbTkw)
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No that's Nicholas Cage.
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (ujRrX)
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Well, let's just say I hope we never see the two of them together carrying swords.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:45 PM (CAJOC)
The media is throwing everything they can at the wall for Demorats.
Posted by: Marcus T at December 09, 2019 04:44 PM (VpIIl)
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Hmmm.
Obama passing a regulation that virtually guarantees a contract for Amazon, without technical merit? Totally cool, bro.
Trump repealing an Obama-era regulation that caused the project to be rebid, resulting in a different vendor? TREASON!
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:45 PM (I2dne)
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Got in on the ground floor of the Pet Rock boom.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at December 09, 2019 04:45 PM (+y/Ru)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:45 PM (cGJ7O)
They don't make movies like that anymore. That's probably a good thing.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:45 PM (V2Yro)
it's hard to find?!?!
that's crazy it used to be on cable literally every other day
Posted by: BlackOrchid at December 09, 2019 04:46 PM (Rarvo)
Teri Hatcher's boobs had near granny levels of sag even when she was in her prime.
Posted by: bonhomme at December 09, 2019 04:46 PM (9t0Zz)
Posted by: Sigourney Weaver at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (9t0Zz)
Not that there's anything wrong with it, but that was socked by a faggot.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:46 PM (gd9RK)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (cGJ7O)
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This.
M16 isnt such an improvement over the M3 Grease gun AND body armor is overrated in a long gun fight.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:46 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 09, 2019 04:40 PM (9Om/r)
There could be a few wrinkles. Modern radar sets might have trouble locking onto the much less massive and metal intensive planes the Japanese have.
In WWII the biplane Swordfish was almost immune to auto flak because it was too slow.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:46 PM (eoQWY)
Most of the Pacific Sea war was two navies trying to figure out where the other was and hiding who they were. Just knowing where people were is a HUGE advantage.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:46 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:46 PM (ujRrX)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:45 PM (cGJ7O)
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A boomer would be better for that than a carrier.
Posted by: SMH at December 09, 2019 04:47 PM (RU4sa)
Posted by: blaster at December 09, 2019 04:47 PM (ZfRYq)
Posted by: Jewells45 at December 09, 2019 04:47 PM (dUJdY)
Posted by: It's me donna at December 09, 2019 04:47 PM (6XlcD)
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No that's Nicholas Cage.
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (ujRrX)
His one great weakness is THE BEES! OH NO NOT THE BEES!!!!
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:47 PM (V2Yro)
His one great weakness is THE BEES! OH NO NOT THE BEES!!!!
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:47 PM (V2Yro)
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Also debates on determinism.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, Strong with the Force Schwartz at December 09, 2019 04:48 PM (q80AH)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:41 PM (oiW2a)
I would say body armor, because there were some good/decent weapons back then.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 09, 2019 04:48 PM (9Om/r)
It's improper for the Commander in Chief to command the Pentagon? I mean, that's pretty much what this impeachment farse is claiming about foreign policy, but boy have all the masks been removed.
Posted by: Ian S. at December 09, 2019 04:48 PM (ZGrMX)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 09, 2019 04:48 PM (hbTkw)
it's hard to find?!?!
that's crazy it used to be on cable literally every other day
Posted by: BlackOrchid
Who owns it? Disney had been locking up everything they owned since they were starting their own channel.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:48 PM (7jTtI)
That's an even better option than a time-traveling carrier.
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:48 PM (cGJ7O)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (VpIIl)
Shit yeah. Body armor and an M1.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (gd9RK)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at December 09, 2019 04:29 PM (7lKeD)
If it weren't for those meddling kids!
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (UZ8BZ)
There's an update for Scooby Doo. The bad guy gets away with it because the kids are inside on the computer and the dog is tied up in the yard.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:43 PM (cGJ7O)
What's NV ?
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (oiW2a)
They don't make movies like that anymore. That's probably a good thing.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:45 PM (V2Yro)
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They don't make drugs like that anymore:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UvQLo58gY4
Bonus: Oingo Boingo!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (Dc2NZ)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (VpIIl)
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Give it time. They'll merge.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (VpIIl)
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Embrace the power of and.
https://tinyurl.com/s4pbmdf
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (I2dne)
Now I need to watch the first one.
Posted by: blaster at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (ZfRYq)
For the first engagement, sure; and maybe a few other things that were already in process.
Once you add the x-factor of the CVN, everything changes after that.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (ijEPD)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (cGJ7O)
Even more limited supplies and ammo, though. In a pitch, an Aircraft carrier can MAKE ammo and missiles but a sub is really limited as to its targets.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: DanMan at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (XTiHL)
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (1CjJc)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: SMH at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (RU4sa)
it's hard to find?!?!
that's crazy it used to be on cable literally every other day
Posted by: BlackOrchid at December 09, 2019 04:46 PM (Rarvo)
the only place that sells it is Ebay and I a worried that is just a VHS copy on DVD
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (dKiJG)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (V2Yro)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Would body armor stop a German K98 rifle round?
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (7jTtI)
Even more limited supplies and ammo, though. In a pitch, an Aircraft carrier can MAKE ammo and missiles but a sub is really limited as to its targets.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (KZzsI)
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If the goal is ultimate destruction, boomer wins.
Posted by: SMH at December 09, 2019 04:51 PM (RU4sa)
Well and you're not gonna run out of ammo with armor.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:51 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:51 PM (aEeVh)
Posted by: DanMan at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (XTiHL)
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No, but it does have a woman climbing out of the charred husk of a demon dog.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:51 PM (CAJOC)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (7jTtI)
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No.
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:51 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 09, 2019 04:51 PM (VpIIl)
Posted by: Marcus T at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (VpIIl)
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Give it time. They'll merge.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 09, 2019 04:49 PM (CAJOC)
The Lady Lex is better stacked than the Saratoga.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:51 PM (eoQWY)
it's hard to find?!?!
that's crazy it used to be on cable literally every other day
I have always depended on people being nicer than me, and I have never in my life been disappointed.
Posted by: bonhomme at December 09, 2019 04:52 PM (9t0Zz)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:52 PM (V2Yro)
Fun fact: NV was available in WW2. Very primitive NV and not widely deployed.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at December 09, 2019 04:52 PM (1CjJc)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:52 PM (gmo/4)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM
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No.
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2019 04:52 PM (JUOKG)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:52 PM (gmo/4)
Posted by: Justasheep at December 09, 2019 04:53 PM (L9Eia)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 09, 2019 04:53 PM (hbTkw)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:52 PM (gmo/4)
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Yeah.... its because their cities were on fire....
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:53 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:51 PM (aEeVh)
What satellites? No GPS up there in 1941. That might be awkward until adjusted for.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:53 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: SMH at December 09, 2019 04:53 PM (RU4sa)
Posted by: Skip at December 09, 2019 04:53 PM (ZCEU2)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (gmo/4)
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I guess you feel pretty good about the next election and who is going to be on the Supreme Court. Because I bet Amazon's super expensive lawyers thought about that . . .
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (7P7NR)
Posted by: Hesco Gypsy at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (8/E19)
My favorite part of Final Countdown was when they had to leave one guy
behind in the past, and when they returned to port in the present, they
were shown to this old mega-rich guy in a limo who had been waiting to
talk to them for a long time.
as i recall, he was the guy whose hobby was history.
Posted by: Anachronda at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (sGtp+)
One of the new-ish and very worrisome developments that began just as the war ended was Japanese use of older mostly wooden/fabric trainer biplanes for kamikaze attacks - at night. Our radar had real trouble detecting them, and at night, they could and did sneak up on a few ships that were close to the main islands. It was correctly feared that in Op Olympic the Japanese would make great use of this particular plane/technique, for which there was no ready counter.
Of course the kamikazes would suffer from greatly reduced ability to make best target selection [they'd finally figured out - transports/logistics ships, not warships, were the pay-dirt], it being dark and all.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (El6T/)
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:53 PM (eoQWY)
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Yeah. If I were going to send a battle group back to 1941, the sweet spot might be to send a nuclear-powered group from around 1975.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (I2dne)
Where the Admiral Nukes Berlin, Tokyo and Moscow. Now that would be a good movie.
I always wanted to write a book where a Israel sub get thrown back in time before ww2 They have nukes and Nuke the Shit out of Germany and ask for all the Jews to be given the Middle East in exchance and the fun begins from there.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (dKiJG)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:52 PM
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The Germans had infra red vision, not night vision. Completely different and an order of magnitude less effective.
They had it on some Panther tanks and some Infantry were equipped with it, but it was bulky, mostly ineffective and prone to break downs, especially batteries.
Posted by: Mr. Scott (Formerly GWS) at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (JUOKG)
That's impressive in a way.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (gd9RK)
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (V2Yro)
New Tech needs to learn what old Mil Tech knows in its bones. Pay off everyone, you may need them.
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: Hesco Gypsy at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (8/E19)
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7.92
Posted by: fixerupper at December 09, 2019 04:55 PM (8XRCm)
Posted by: Furious George at December 09, 2019 04:55 PM (9vQJW)
That's impressive in a way.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (gd9RK)
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Tits are always a matter of opinion, but in an argument about counterfactual military history, someone can be *right*
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:55 PM (I2dne)
Posted by: Archer at December 09, 2019 04:55 PM (gmo/4)
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:53 PM (eoQWY)
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Yeah. If I were going to send a battle group back to 1941, the sweet spot might be to send a nuclear-powered group from around 1975.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (I2dne)
Final Countdown was in what, 1980?
Posted by: Oldcat at December 09, 2019 04:55 PM (eoQWY)
Posted by: m at December 09, 2019 04:56 PM (UZ8BZ)
But... they could re-tool a lot and maybe keep going with period weapons and ammo. With the seas clear of Japanese warships, resupply would be a hell of a lot easier.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:56 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Easy Andy at December 09, 2019 04:56 PM (oiW2a)
That's impressive in a way.
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I suspect it has a lot to do with the average age of a moron creeping past puberty. Slowly.
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:56 PM (mj3oe)
My favorite part of Final Countdown was when they had to leave one guy
behind in the past, and when they returned to port in the present, they
were shown to this old mega-rich guy in a limo who had been waiting to
talk to them for a long time.
as i recall, he was the guy whose hobby was history.
Posted by: Anachronda at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (sGtp+)
He was a History Major, Imagine if a guy a had a whole Crap load of books on his Phone or Kindle.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at December 09, 2019 04:57 PM (dKiJG)
Posted by: Insomniac at December 09, 2019 04:57 PM (NWiLs)
Posted by: simplemind at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (7P7NR)"
It won't get that far. The government contract and bidding process is an art unto itself. The rules and processes are very well established. It's really like the mafia.
Amazon better get used to being shutout of any contract while they are challenging and litigating crap.
Posted by: Marcus T at December 09, 2019 04:57 PM (VpIIl)
Just happened to watch a video yesterday, think Premier's plate stopped a .308 round - didn't get the exact data on the projectile but probably ballistics close to an 8mikemike from the K98, no?
Posted by: rhomboid at December 09, 2019 04:58 PM (El6T/)
Posted by: blaster at December 09, 2019 04:58 PM (ZfRYq)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:58 PM (fXB+v)
Posted by: Hesco Gypsy at December 09, 2019 04:59 PM (8/E19)
That's impressive in a way.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (gd9RK)
Until we start talking about tits big enough to land a plane on. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 09, 2019 04:59 PM (9Om/r)
I loved how they basically looked like gas station attendants, with those jumpsuits. Nothing military and smart about it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 04:59 PM (KZzsI)
Just happened to watch a video yesterday, think Premier's plate stopped a .308 round - didn't get the exact data on the projectile but probably ballistics close to an 8mikemike from the K98, no?
Posted by: rhomboid
Is .308 similar to .30-.06?
Posted by: rickb223 at December 09, 2019 04:59 PM (fXB+v)
That's impressive in a way.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (gd9RK)
I would have you know I celebrated the power of "and".
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2019 04:59 PM (ijEPD)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at December 09, 2019 05:00 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: BourbonChicken at December 09, 2019 05:03 PM (I8n/+)
Did it have a scene with a chick in a white one piece stepping out of a bear costume? That's what I woke up to in Chevy's movie.
Posted by: DanMan at December 09, 2019 04:50 PM (XTiHL)
Bear costume was Nastassja Kinski in Hotel New Hampshire, and she wasn't wearing anything.
It was Vanessa Angel putting on a one-piece white snowsuit in Spies Like Us.
Posted by: fktheleft at December 09, 2019 05:05 PM (I54dk)
Posted by: Scott M at December 09, 2019 05:06 PM (Zf2B4)
Posted by: Grump928(C) is rich in niacin and B vitamins at December 09, 2019 05:06 PM (cGJ7O)
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They'd all be junk.
(Ahh, Asians are all the same.)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at December 09, 2019 05:06 PM (+y/Ru)
That's impressive in a way.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 09, 2019 04:54 PM (gd9RK)
I feel that I'm responsible for this and I do apologize - however Ms. Weaver's tits aren't really anything to lust over IMO. My wife's are orders of magnitude more attractive and I can stare at those any time I desire at the snap of a finger.
Posted by: Defenestratus at December 09, 2019 05:08 PM (9V81o)
Posted by: BourbonChicken at December 09, 2019 05:11 PM (I8n/+)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
They just became "unpersons".
I like this already.
Posted by: Bozo Conservative....living on the prison planet at December 09, 2019 05:32 PM (vcOmj)
Allegedly.
Posted by: Grump928(C)
The .308 bullet itself had a slight taper towards the base of the bullet, which was supposed to help in medium to long range stability and improve accuracy, and also allowed a little higher muzzle velocity. Those things really only made a difference with a well trained rifleman, though. Not much difference between the .308 and .30-06 ("06" was for the year 1906 when it was introduced).
Posted by: Bozo Conservative....living on the prison planet at December 09, 2019 05:40 PM (vcOmj)
have her character be named jane austen.
finally, jane austen will no longer be a white writer of the colonialist white pateriarchy.
intersectionality at its finest.
Posted by: mjc at December 09, 2019 05:54 PM (Pg+x7)
So yeah, I am kinda digging it. I hope it makes a billion just to humiliate the lez feminist crowd's fucked up reboot.
Posted by: Colonel Kurtz at December 09, 2019 06:38 PM (Gk+aK)
You know what I haven't seen? This is an '80s movie, right?
Having kids head up the cast adds "action movies starring kids" to the Venn diagram.
Remember "Goonies"? That's the vibe I got.
But then, I haven't seen "Stranger Things."
Posted by: Uma Thurmond's Feet at December 09, 2019 07:58 PM (/Adk7)
Once you've seen something you enjoyed, it's almost impossible to repeat that again for you.
It's not even a palate cleanser of the puke in the mouth that was the Lady Ghostbusters.
Even if you take it and make it more serious and with kids.
That's why you don't see authors redoing their masterwork.
Sure some of them do sequels but they are a continuation of the beginning story and no movie starts out like that. They start off as one offs and only if they are a hit do they try to do sequels and those sequels are usually bad.
Herman Melville didn't write Moby Dick II: Ahab Returns, for a reason.
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