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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Mormonism & Sanderson's Writing
« on: March 18, 2009, 03:32:13 AM »
Usually I just skim these religion vs. something threads and not really have an opinion. Personally, I'm not religious or anything, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying something made by religious people. Life's too short for picking and choosing random things to get upset about. Yeah, it might not be as masterfully worded as some of these posts, but that's just how I feel. It just doesn't bug me. :)

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Everything Else / Re: Cool Stuff Found on the Internet, again
« on: March 18, 2009, 03:25:09 AM »
This isn't cool as much as it is interesting.

http://www.shambles.net/worldclock/worldclock.swf

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Movies and TV / Re: Watchmen
« on: March 18, 2009, 03:22:12 AM »
Quote from: maxonennis on March 17, 2009, 07:06:30 PM
I haven't seen the movie yet, but I'm shocked that they didn't take out the frontal nudity.

Why is that? I mean, why is it even an issue? The comic had nudity, they kept that aspect of it. It's just genitalia, we all have it in one form or another, so why the big fuss over it?

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Movies and TV / Re: Watchmen
« on: March 16, 2009, 06:13:46 AM »
Quote from: Reaves on March 15, 2009, 08:38:39 PM
I've heard a lot of people say a lot of different things about this movie. Not quite so much in the "it was bloody amazing" vein, but I've heard a lot of people say that it was decent, but with some flaws. However, a couple of my friends saw it and like half of them left before it ended...

So. What is this movie? Someone categorize it and put it in nice orderly boxes for me so I can make a decision about it lol

P.S. with ribbons

It's a superhero movie, but not the same kind as Iron Man. It's a lot darker and more mature. It's a movie you actually have to pay attention to.

It really is a movie for the fans of the comic, although that doesn't stop people from enjoying it if they haven't read the comic.

Honestly though, the largest majority of dissent for the movie that I've read (not here, mind you) has boiled down to either a) "I didn't get it because I wasn't paying attention;" or b) every time I saw a certain someone's genitalia I had to either giggle or scoff because I'm so manly that any genitalia other than my own frightens me."

It's not a popcorn action movie.

I was actually glad when I walked out of the theater and overheard people (who I could tell had never read the book from hearing their conversation) that were debating the message of the movie. That made me very happy, since I don't hear that kind of banter often.  :)

So to actually answer your question, if you like movies that have an almost philosophical conundrum, wrapped up with awesome setting and some pretty hardcore characters, then this is a movie for you.  ;D


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Movies and TV / Re: Watchmen
« on: March 15, 2009, 05:21:43 PM »
I've read a lot of "I told you so type" articles the past few days harping the  77.9% (according to box office returns for this last Friday) drop in ticket sales, but anyone that thinks about it shouldn't find it that hard to believe. It's an almost 3 hour R-Rated movie that does not pander to the lowest common denominator. I think it was marketed wrong, all the trailers I saw were making it out to be in the same vein as Iron Man or Spiderman 3, when it obviously is targeted at a smaller percentage of moviegoers.

I think a lot of people shovel a lot of hate towards Zach Snyder, but I think he did the best darned job he could under the circumstances. Just imagine if Watchmen had fallen into, I dunno, say Joel Schumacher's hands.  :o

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Music / Re: What are you Listening to?
« on: March 12, 2009, 03:49:40 AM »
"Zombie" by The Cranberries. Such a haunting song.

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Rants and Stuff / Re: These Stupid Titles VIII
« on: March 10, 2009, 02:26:25 AM »
Quote from: GreenMonsta on March 10, 2009, 12:45:25 AM
Unfortunately Jade I guess the names got progressively less creative. But at least you are still a knight.

For shame there Shag Dog, Mercenary is not a boring title. I've done many a fun thing since I've been a mercenary. I mean the list includes such things as naked skiing with friends,  sometimes involving unwanted contact with pine trees, to helping in forming a militia with friends who work together to help eachother. I even ran the squad of people who were in charge of the militia security for a while. Don't let the title hold you back, I mean a mercenary can do pretty much whatever he wants so enjoy it while you can there guy. You might even reach the level where you scare all of the other posters away with an overly descriptive post about how you do your job as a mercenary, but that's all part of the fun.  ;D

Hey maybe the impending doom and gathering darkness that the Woodland Coalition stood up to fight was really me the whole time. . . . . . That would have a little more relevance if there were any members of the coalition left except wilson.

Hey, I'm still around....kind of...  :D

Monsta is right Shag, being a mercenary is interesting, especially for everyone else involved.  ;)

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Rants and Stuff / Re: Revenge of Grumpy Bear
« on: March 07, 2009, 07:46:55 PM »
Quote from: Shag Dog on March 07, 2009, 05:50:22 PM
My condolences…recquiescat in pace.

Is her name Charlie?

Thank you. Yes, her name was Charlie. She had a good long life, that's all that matters.

Quote from: readerMom on March 07, 2009, 06:53:27 PM
I was happy because my neighbor's apricot tree is blooming, but now it is snowing, so I hope it doesn't freeze and kill all the blossoms.

Snow is shifty like that.  ;)

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Movies and TV / Watchmen
« on: March 07, 2009, 01:53:36 PM »
So, Watchmen. Anyone else see it yet? I caught the midnight showing on Thursday and, avoiding spoilers, it was pretty decent. I went into it worried that it wouldn't live up to my expectations, yet it always seemed to keep my interest.

I had a few problems with it, but most of them should get resolved with the Director's Cut and the supposed hour of additional footage that couldn't make the theatrical cut. Any other problems I had were so small and insignificant that I don't even think they'd qualify as nitpicks.

All in all, the acting was fantastic. James Earl Haley NAILED Rorschach and Jeffrey Dean Morgan was about as perfect a Comedian as I could have imagined.

8)

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Movies and TV / Re: Lie to Me
« on: March 07, 2009, 01:49:34 PM »
I've managed to catch a few episodes and have liked what I've seen so far. Your analysis of it being kind of like House is spot on too, it was the first thing I thought of when I watched it for the first time. Plus I love Tim Roth, so I'll watch almost anything he's in.  :)

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Rants and Stuff / Re: Revenge of Grumpy Bear
« on: March 07, 2009, 01:45:30 PM »
My cat just died, she was 12.  :'(

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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Hum Drum Sad Pandaness
« on: February 23, 2009, 07:46:29 AM »
Well, it is inevitable that more people will be flocking here. However, perhaps at some point some sort of sub-forum can be made for WoT? Just throwing the idea out there.  :)

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Music / Re: Favorite one hit wonder?
« on: February 21, 2009, 10:08:34 AM »
Quote from: Sigyn on February 13, 2009, 07:16:30 PM
"Tonight and the Rest of My Life" by Nina Gordon. I love that song.

I have that CD. I love Nina Gordon.

Some honorable mentions:

“What’s Up?” - 4-Non Blondes

“I’m Too Sexy” - Right Said Fred (Oh yes, for some reason it just gets stuck in your head)

“Flagpole Sitta” - Harvey Danger (I just love the pacing of this song)

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Rants and Stuff / Re: These Stupid Titles VIII
« on: February 21, 2009, 10:04:13 AM »
Quote from: GreenMonsta on February 20, 2009, 06:53:14 PM
You are embattled because you are now in between two coalitions my friend. The choice is yours but trust me when I say that as a mercenary my blades are sharp and my skills are sharper. I hope you make the right choice.


You know, threats are the kind of thing that send a person away.  :P

Besides, I'm obviously embattled in some sort of super awesome inner turmoil that rivets this young hero with angst and tragedy.

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Everything Else / Re: Best Fighters
« on: February 20, 2009, 10:33:44 AM »
Quote from: Ookla The Mok on February 20, 2009, 05:11:53 AM
Well, what if this is Sazed after the end of MB3?


Hmmm, Sazed post-MB3 vs. Dark One.... I smell a good fight.

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