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Have a general question? Need help with some thing on the site? Have a bug you would like to report? Well then, you have come to the right place. No matter what you are having trouble with, we would like to help you find a solution. And maybe, through your own experience with the site, you will want to help other users too. That's what communities are all about. 


Created: 8/1/2007
Number of Members: 79
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]]>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:47:00 GMTSpout Customer CareWed, 01 Aug 2007 09:06:04 GMT790513 Spout Group:Weekly Theme - "Fighting off boredom with the Iron Fist of Variety" http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/625/default.aspx Group Name: Weekly Theme - "Fighting off boredom with the Iron Fist of Variety"
Created: 6/30/2008
Number of Members: 52
Number of Lists: 12
Number of discussion posts: 701
]]>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:20:23 GMTWeekly ThemeMon, 30 Jun 2008 15:13:45 GMT5212701 Spout Group:Spout Mavens - Spout's best movie reviewers. Membership is limited. http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/366/default.aspx Group Name: Spout Mavens - Spout's best movie reviewers. Membership is limited.
Group Description:

A group of Spout's best reviewers.
Read the requirements.


Created: 6/20/2007
Number of Members: 36
Number of Lists: 9
Number of discussion posts: 451
]]>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:10:52 GMTSpout MavensWed, 20 Jun 2007 10:13:29 GMT369451 Spout Group:missing a film - we'll help you find a film http://www.spout.com/groups/missing_a_film/263/default.aspx Group Name: missing a film - we'll help you find a film
Created: 3/5/2007
Number of Members: 131
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 234
]]>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:30:05 GMTmissing a filmMon, 05 Mar 2007 16:37:43 GMT1311234 Spout Group:Friends of Foreign Flicks - Discussions of all films not American. http://www.spout.com/groups/Friends_of_Foreign_Flicks/591/default.aspx Group Name: Friends of Foreign Flicks - Discussions of all films not American.
Group Description:

At some point you just want more than what's right in front of you.


Created: 4/24/2008
Number of Members: 30
Number of Lists: 1
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]]>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:05:26 GMTFriends of Foreign FlicksThu, 24 Apr 2008 11:44:11 GMT30192 Spout Group:Movie Polls - Vote in weekly polls and discuss http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/657/default.aspx Group Name: Movie Polls - Vote in weekly polls and discuss
Group Description:

Each week I will post a new poll.  Please vote in the poll and reply to the discussion thread to discuss the question.  Please do not vote more than once.


Created: 11/25/2008
Number of Members: 66
Number of discussion posts: 414
]]>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:42:29 GMTMovie PollsTue, 25 Nov 2008 16:54:38 GMT660414 Spout Group:Movie Marathons http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Marathons/693/default.aspx Group Name: Movie Marathons
Group Description:

This is a group for members to start and organize movie marathons. Its primary purpose is to get more people exposed to more film. And to watch these films and discuss them as a group.

Anyone can start a marathon and marathons can be organized in many different ways to showcase the films of a director, actor, genre, theme etc...

Check the Guidlines and Suggestions discussion for ideas.


Created: 7/22/2009
Number of Members: 15
Number of discussion posts: 22
]]>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:33:02 GMTMovie MarathonsWed, 22 Jul 2009 01:35:58 GMT15022 Spout Group:Community Recommendations - Get great movie recommendations! http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/643/default.aspx Group Name: Community Recommendations - Get great movie recommendations!
Group Description:

This group is dedicated to the idea that great movie recommendations can come from another person instead of some fancy computer software. So put our community to the test. And who knows maybe you will find yourself making some recommendations of your own, feel free.


Created: 9/29/2008
Number of Members: 77
Number of Lists: 2
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]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:57:38 GMTCommunity RecommendationsMon, 29 Sep 2008 15:43:56 GMT772192 Spout Group:Top 5 - Top 5 lists of everything about film http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/190/default.aspx Group Name: Top 5 - Top 5 lists of everything about film
Created: 10/21/2006
Number of Members: 216
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]]>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:35:44 GMTTop 5Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:02:15 GMT21611103 Spout Group:Directors - Who is in charge here? http://www.spout.com/groups/Directors/406/default.aspx Group Name: Directors - Who is in charge here?
Group Description: Film directors.  The general public loves actors, but film buffs worship directors most of all.  How important is the director?  What are their methods?  Who are your favorites?
Created: 7/18/2007
Number of Members: 96
Number of Lists: 1
Number of discussion posts: 162
]]>Mon, 18 May 2009 22:06:23 GMTDirectorsWed, 18 Jul 2007 16:36:39 GMT961162 Spout Group:sci-fi - Sci-fi addicts - geek out! http://www.spout.com/groups/sci_fi/4/default.aspx Group Name: sci-fi - Sci-fi addicts - geek out!
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Join the conversation, or start some of your own. Add to lists (help people find movies to love). Find people who love sci-fi as much as you, and decide the winners: Wolverine vs. Hellboy, Batman vs. Rorschach, or Transformers vs. G.I. Joe.


Created: 12/15/2005
Number of Members: 100
Number of Lists: 8
Number of discussion posts: 434
]]>Fri, 01 May 2009 15:23:18 GMTsci-fiThu, 15 Dec 2005 15:17:38 GMT1008434 Spout Group:Introduce Yourself - Let's get to know each other! http://www.spout.com/groups/Introduce_Yourself/291/default.aspx Group Name: Introduce Yourself - Let's get to know each other!
Group Description: Whether you are brand new to Spout, have been lurking around for a while, or have been a long time participator, introduce yourself here so that we can get to better know the people we interact with here in this exciting community.
Created: 4/19/2007
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]]>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:08:34 GMTIntroduce YourselfThu, 19 Apr 2007 13:13:44 GMT2740132 Spout Group:FRESH - Things we've recently noticed, seen. http://www.spout.com/groups/FRESH/75/default.aspx Group Name: FRESH - Things we've recently noticed, seen.
Group Description: Whether we've just seen them or heard their name on the wind, they are fresh in our minds.
Created: 3/29/2006
Number of Members: 92
Number of Lists: 10
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]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:44:57 GMTFRESHWed, 29 Mar 2006 18:18:42 GMT9210125 Spout Group:Movie Games - Fun is power: Movie Games http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Games/598/default.aspx Group Name: Movie Games - Fun is power: Movie Games
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Play interactive movie games and quizzes, show off fun facts you know about film. Create your own games about movies, challenge others with movie trivia.


Created: 5/13/2008
Number of Members: 171
Number of Lists: 2
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]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:56:55 GMTMovie GamesTue, 13 May 2008 14:34:12 GMT1712678 Spout Group:Filmgaming - Play games. Win prizes. http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/563/default.aspx Group Name: Filmgaming - Play games. Win prizes.
Created: 3/26/2008
Number of Members: 342
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]]>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:34:30 GMTFilmgamingWed, 26 Mar 2008 15:34:02 GMT3421918 Spout Group:Natsukashi - nostalgia... through cinema http://www.spout.com/groups/Natsukashi/592/endorsed.aspx Group Name: Natsukashi - nostalgia... through cinema
Group Description:

Have you ever recalled a film from youth, then seen it again as an adult, only to gain an entirely new perspective on the film (and in some cases it is an entirely different film from the one you remember)?


Created: 4/24/2008
Number of Members: 37
Number of Lists: 12
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]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:47:21 GMTNatsukashiThu, 24 Apr 2008 11:57:42 GMT371228 Spout Group:Viewing with a purpose - Of course movies are fun,but we want to expand our cinematic IQ http://www.spout.com/groups/Viewing_with_a_purpose/288/default.aspx Group Name: Viewing with a purpose - Of course movies are fun,but we want to expand our cinematic IQ
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thinking and writing about cinema and theory


Created: 4/14/2007
Number of Members: 27
Number of discussion posts: 84
]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:55:13 GMTViewing with a purposeSat, 14 Apr 2007 16:39:52 GMT27084 Spout Group:Filmspotting - A weekly film podcast from Chicago with Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmspotting/304/endorsed.aspx Group Name: Filmspotting - A weekly film podcast from Chicago with Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson
Created: 5/10/2007
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]]>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:21:57 GMTFilmspottingThu, 10 May 2007 10:40:08 GMT71384412 Spout Group:DOOMSDAY - The end is nigh! http://www.spout.com/groups/DOOMSDAY/612/default.aspx Group Name: DOOMSDAY - The end is nigh!
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“One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive hour. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. No man has learned anything rightly, until he knows that every day is Doomsday.”  -- Ralph Waldo Emerson


Created: 6/9/2008
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]]>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:01:14 GMTDOOMSDAYMon, 09 Jun 2008 14:55:41 GMT241625 Spout Group:Comic Book Movies - Discuss all of the movies based on comic books. http://www.spout.com/groups/Comic_Book_Movies/211/default.aspx Group Name: Comic Book Movies - Discuss all of the movies based on comic books.
Group Description: From Superman to Batman, the Xmen and Spiderman... we've seen a great amount of comic book heros make their way to the big screen. Share your favorits, discuss what you like and read hints about what may be coming soon.
Created: 11/29/2006
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]]>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:49:12 GMTComic Book MoviesWed, 29 Nov 2006 09:30:19 GMT1016 Spout Group:Post Your Playlist - Share your music................ And whatever else. http://www.spout.com/groups/Post_Your_Playlist/599/default.aspx Group Name: Post Your Playlist - Share your music................ And whatever else.
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This is a group where you can post music and other random, mindless crap that you would think other members may enjoy. It's all part of getting to know each other


Created: 5/15/2008
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]]>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:04:00 GMTPost Your PlaylistThu, 15 May 2008 01:31:06 GMT27051 Spout Group:Philosophy of Film - Film and philosophy, ethics, epistemology, aesthetics, metaphysics! http://www.spout.com/groups/Philosophy_of_Film/281/default.aspx Group Name: Philosophy of Film - Film and philosophy, ethics, epistemology, aesthetics, metaphysics!
Group Description: Anywhere that the worlds of philosophy and cinema collide. Moral dilemmas? Issues of language and communication? Does film have a purpose? Bring your questions here!
Created: 4/4/2007
Number of Members: 72
Number of Lists: 1
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]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:09:21 GMTPhilosophy of FilmWed, 04 Apr 2007 13:15:46 GMT72195 Spout Group:Comic-Con - San Diego Comic-Con International http://www.spout.com/groups/Comic_Con/611/default.aspx Group Name: Comic-Con - San Diego Comic-Con International
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July 24-27 - San Diego Convention Center - Don't Miss Out!


Created: 6/5/2008
Number of Members: 50
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]]>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:22:21 GMTComic-ConThu, 05 Jun 2008 10:13:35 GMT50718 Spout Group:Spout Classified - Buy Sell Trade http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Classified/610/default.aspx Group Name: Spout Classified - Buy Sell Trade
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Post movies and movie schwag you are trying to aquire or get rid of. Post links to sites that you've found helpful in your quest. Have fun & be nice.


Created: 6/3/2008
Number of Members: 29
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]]>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:43:26 GMTSpout ClassifiedTue, 03 Jun 2008 16:40:33 GMT2901 Spout Group:Foodies & Film - We love visual and eatable feasts! http://www.spout.com/groups/Foodies_Film/53/default.aspx Group Name: Foodies & Film - We love visual and eatable feasts!
Group Description: Do you love to cook and eat? Have your eating, cooking, or dining habits been influenced by films? Let's discuss over a metaphorical cup of tea and lavender cookie.
Created: 3/9/2006
Number of Members: 14
Number of Lists: 3
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]]>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:01:07 GMTFoodies & FilmThu, 09 Mar 2006 08:28:26 GMT14317 Spout Group:Movie Trivia - Movie Trivia http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Trivia/214/default.aspx Group Name: Movie Trivia - Movie Trivia
Created: 11/29/2006
Number of Members: 15
Number of discussion posts: 23
]]>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 01:40:54 GMTMovie TriviaWed, 29 Nov 2006 10:26:26 GMT15023 Spout Group Post: Weekly Theme for July 20: Television http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Weekly_Theme_for_July_20_Television/625/43195/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Weekly Theme for July 20: Television
Group Name: Weekly Theme
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 7/20/2009 12:52:07 PM
Body: "I like thinking about the red dress and the television and you and your father. Now when I get the sun, I smile." - Sara Goldfarb (Ellen Burstyn) from Requiem for a Dream. So, this week I'd like to talk about television in the movies. There is actually a lot to choose from. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - George Clooney directed Charlie Kaufman's adaptation of Chuck Barris' (ehem) autobiography.... How could you go wrong? I remember when the book came out. I read some excerpts from it and thought how crazy it could be if the right people got involved to make the film. Audition - Lest we forget, the central plot of this film is about an audition for a television show. I think I would have completely fallen in love with this Takashi Miike film had I come into it knowing a lot less about it and Miike's reputation. Quiz Show - I like to mention this film about as much as I can. I think it's Redford's most underrated film and it's my personal favorite. It's about a scandal involving a game show but it was all of the intellectual banter scenes between Ralph Fiennes and Rob Morrow made this film so memorable. Also, John Turturro's performance was brilliant. Well folks, that's all I got for the moment. As I said before, there are a ton of films about television. So let's here about them.
]]>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:52:07 GMTWeekly Theme for July 20: TelevisionWeekly Theme"I like thinking about the red dress and the television and you and your father. Now when I get the sun, I smile." - Sara Goldfarb (Ellen Burstyn) from Requiem for a Dream. So, this week I'd like to talk about television in the movies. There is actually a lot to choose from. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - George Clooney directed Charlie Kaufman's adaptation of Chuck Barris' (ehem) autobiography.... How could you go wrong? I remember when the book came out. I read some excerpts from it and thought how crazy it could be if the right people got involved to make the film. Audition - Lest we forget, the central plot of this film is about an audition for a television show. I think I would have completely fallen in love with this Takashi Miike film had I come into it knowing a lot less about it and Miike's reputation. Quiz Show - I like to mention this film about as much as I can. I think it's Redford's most underrated film and it's my personal favorite. It's about a scandal involving a game show but it was all of the intellectual banter scenes between Ralph Fiennes and Rob Morrow made this film so memorable. Also, John Turturro's performance was brilliant. Well folks, that's all I got for the moment. As I said before, there are a ton of films about television. So let's here about them. 7/20/2009 12:52:07 PM"I like thinking about the red dress and the television and you and your father. Now when I get the sun, I smile." - Sara Goldfarb (Ellen Burstyn) from Requiem for a Dream. So, this week I'd like to talk about television in the movies. There is actually a lot to choose from. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - George Clooney directed Charlie Kaufman's adaptation of Chuck Barris' (ehem) autobiography.... How could you go wrong? I remember when the book came out. I read some excerpts from it and thought how crazy it could be if the right people got involved to make the film. Audition - Lest we forget, the central plot of this film is about an audition for a television show. I think I would have completely fallen in love with this Takashi Miike film had I come into it knowing a lot less about it and Miike's reputation. Quiz Show - I like to mention this film about as much as I can. I think it's Redford's most underrated film and it's my personal favorite. It's about a scandal involving a game show but it was all of the intellectual banter scenes between Ralph Fiennes and Rob Morrow made this film so memorable. Also, John Turturro's performance was brilliant. Well folks, that's all I got for the moment. As I said before, there are a ton of films about television. So let's here about them. Spout Group Post: Which of these "versus" movies would you most like to see? http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Which_of_these_versus_movies_would_you_most_like/657/42664/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Which of these "versus" movies would you most like to see?
Group Name: Movie Polls
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 6/16/2009 1:30:17 PM
Body: Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. In the vein of Freddy vs. Jason and Alien vs. Predator and countless other meetings of successful franchises with less explicit names, I came up with what I find my most amusing poll so far. And doing my research I found out that there actually IS a RoboCop vs. Terminator comic book and video game. So that one has more of a chance of actually happening! Please feel free to propose more of your own fun ideas! Please vote only once in each poll.
]]>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:30:17 GMTWhich of these "versus" movies would you most like to see?Movie PollsPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. In the vein of Freddy vs. Jason and Alien vs. Predator and countless other meetings of successful franchises with less explicit names, I came up with what I find my most amusing poll so far. And doing my research I found out that there actually IS a RoboCop vs. Terminator comic book and video game. So that one has more of a chance of actually happening! Please feel free to propose more of your own fun ideas! Please vote only once in each poll.6/16/2009 1:30:17 PMPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. In the vein of Freddy vs. Jason and Alien vs. Predator and countless other meetings of successful franchises with less explicit names, I came up with what I find my most amusing poll so far. And doing my research I found out that there actually IS a RoboCop vs. Terminator comic book and video game. So that one has more of a chance of actually happening! Please feel free to propose more of your own fun ideas! Please vote only once in each poll. Spout Group Post: Pick a Pair http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Games/Pick_a_Pair/598/31463/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Pick a Pair
Group Name: Movie Games
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 6/20/2008 12:08:27 PM
Body: If you wanted to pair two movies (not sequels) together what movies would you watch together and why? I'd pair The Bear with Grizzly Man. The Bear is a story of how an older grizzly takes care of a young bear who las lost his mother and how they just want to get along and wouldn't bother people at all if it wasn't for the mean hunters who are after them. Werner Herzog takes documentary footage from a man who was a self taught expert on bears, before he was eaten by them, and turned it into Grizzly Man. The other pairing I have would be F for Fake and The Hoax. In F for Fake, Orson Welles interviews Clifford Irving, a journalist who spent a fair amount of time interviewing a famous art forger, who could never be convicted. The Hoax tells the story of Irving a few years later when he created forged Howard Hughes diaries and sold them for fun and profit. What pairs do you have?
]]>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:08:27 GMTPick a PairMovie GamesIf you wanted to pair two movies (not sequels) together what movies would you watch together and why? I'd pair The Bear with Grizzly Man. The Bear is a story of how an older grizzly takes care of a young bear who las lost his mother and how they just want to get along and wouldn't bother people at all if it wasn't for the mean hunters who are after them. Werner Herzog takes documentary footage from a man who was a self taught expert on bears, before he was eaten by them, and turned it into Grizzly Man. The other pairing I have would be F for Fake and The Hoax. In F for Fake, Orson Welles interviews Clifford Irving, a journalist who spent a fair amount of time interviewing a famous art forger, who could never be convicted. The Hoax tells the story of Irving a few years later when he created forged Howard Hughes diaries and sold them for fun and profit. What pairs do you have?6/20/2008 12:08:27 PMIf you wanted to pair two movies (not sequels) together what movies would you watch together and why? I'd pair The Bear with Grizzly Man. The Bear is a story of how an older grizzly takes care of a young bear who las lost his mother and how they just want to get along and wouldn't bother people at all if it wasn't for the mean hunters who are after them. Werner Herzog takes documentary footage from a man who was a self taught expert on bears, before he was eaten by them, and turned it into Grizzly Man. The other pairing I have would be F for Fake and The Hoax. In F for Fake, Orson Welles interviews Clifford Irving, a journalist who spent a fair amount of time interviewing a famous art forger, who could never be convicted. The Hoax tells the story of Irving a few years later when he created forged Howard Hughes diaries and sold them for fun and profit. What pairs do you have? Spout Group Post: SPAM http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Customer_Care/SPAM/420/34724/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: SPAM
Group Name: Spout Customer Care
Last Post By: csprague
Post Date: 9/4/2008 6:17:33 AM
Body: I have a mesage in my INBOX that is clearly SPAM but I don't see the "Report bad behavior." link on the page while I read the e-mail... How do I report this SPAM?
]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:17:33 GMTSPAMSpout Customer CareI have a mesage in my INBOX that is clearly SPAM but I don't see the "Report bad behavior." link on the page while I read the e-mail... How do I report this SPAM?9/4/2008 6:17:33 AMI have a mesage in my INBOX that is clearly SPAM but I don't see the "Report bad behavior." link on the page while I read the e-mail... How do I report this SPAM? Spout Group Post: Weekly Theme for January 5: Man's Best Friend http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Weekly_Theme_for_January_5_Man_s_Best_Friend/625/39132/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Weekly Theme for January 5: Man's Best Friend
Group Name: Weekly Theme
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 1/5/2009 9:14:36 PM
Body: As a cat person I've been told that I'm crazy, completely stupid, going to Hell, etc. It seems that the old saying that a dog is man's best friend reverberates strongly for a lot of people, so this week's theme is dedicated to that slobbering mess of fleas and fur: the dog. Was it the dog that made Marley & Me such a hit? Did you rent the latest Beethoven sequel? Somebody is watching them! Did Benji make you cry like a baby? Was Best in Show disturbingly bad or a work of genius? It's a new year so let's get it started with a bang, or rather, a bark!
]]>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:14:36 GMTWeekly Theme for January 5: Man's Best FriendWeekly ThemeAs a cat person I've been told that I'm crazy, completely stupid, going to Hell, etc. It seems that the old saying that a dog is man's best friend reverberates strongly for a lot of people, so this week's theme is dedicated to that slobbering mess of fleas and fur: the dog. Was it the dog that made Marley & Me such a hit? Did you rent the latest Beethoven sequel? Somebody is watching them! Did Benji make you cry like a baby? Was Best in Show disturbingly bad or a work of genius? It's a new year so let's get it started with a bang, or rather, a bark!1/5/2009 9:14:36 PMAs a cat person I've been told that I'm crazy, completely stupid, going to Hell, etc. It seems that the old saying that a dog is man's best friend reverberates strongly for a lot of people, so this week's theme is dedicated to that slobbering mess of fleas and fur: the dog. Was it the dog that made Marley & Me such a hit? Did you rent the latest Beethoven sequel? Somebody is watching them! Did Benji make you cry like a baby? Was Best in Show disturbingly bad or a work of genius? It's a new year so let's get it started with a bang, or rather, a bark! Spout Group Post: Has anyone seen Alphaville? http://www.spout.com/groups/Friends_of_Foreign_Flicks/Has_anyone_seen_Alphaville/591/39181/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Has anyone seen Alphaville?
Group Name: Friends of Foreign Flicks
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 1/6/2009 11:11:59 PM
Body: The other night I watched Alphaville as part of an effort to watch movies that I always heard were good, but I had avoided for some reason or another. I really enjoyed the movie, but found myself confused and it took me a long time to realize why. I was watching a science fiction movie with no visual effects. Despite being set in the future, Alphaville was clearly Paris and everyone was dressed in 60s fashions and driving 60s cars. The characters talk about traveling from galaxy to galaxy, but seem to do it by driving on highways. Has anyone else been confused by this disconnect that Godard clearly intended?
]]>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:11:59 GMTHas anyone seen Alphaville?Friends of Foreign FlicksThe other night I watched Alphaville as part of an effort to watch movies that I always heard were good, but I had avoided for some reason or another. I really enjoyed the movie, but found myself confused and it took me a long time to realize why. I was watching a science fiction movie with no visual effects. Despite being set in the future, Alphaville was clearly Paris and everyone was dressed in 60s fashions and driving 60s cars. The characters talk about traveling from galaxy to galaxy, but seem to do it by driving on highways. Has anyone else been confused by this disconnect that Godard clearly intended?1/6/2009 11:11:59 PMThe other night I watched Alphaville as part of an effort to watch movies that I always heard were good, but I had avoided for some reason or another. I really enjoyed the movie, but found myself confused and it took me a long time to realize why. I was watching a science fiction movie with no visual effects. Despite being set in the future, Alphaville was clearly Paris and everyone was dressed in 60s fashions and driving 60s cars. The characters talk about traveling from galaxy to galaxy, but seem to do it by driving on highways. Has anyone else been confused by this disconnect that Godard clearly intended? Spout Group Post: The Weekly Theme Suggestion Box http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/The_Weekly_Theme_Suggestion_Box/625/35199/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: The Weekly Theme Suggestion Box
Group Name: Weekly Theme
Last Post By: csprague
Post Date: 9/16/2008 2:42:20 PM
Body: What would you guys like to see covered. I haven't run out of ideas yet, but it's only a matter of time. Surely the best way to ensure a high level of class participation is to ask you (the class) what you would like to talk about. So, if there's some type of film that you cling to more than anything else, put it in the box. If there's a particular backdrop or philosophical viewpoint that you love to see portrayed on the big screen? Drop it in the box. I would also like to take this oppurtunity to thank everyone that's contributed thus far. By my count, we are on our 12th week and we've been able to maintain a pretty high level of participation. Keep up the good work.
]]>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:42:20 GMTThe Weekly Theme Suggestion BoxWeekly ThemeWhat would you guys like to see covered. I haven't run out of ideas yet, but it's only a matter of time. Surely the best way to ensure a high level of class participation is to ask you (the class) what you would like to talk about. So, if there's some type of film that you cling to more than anything else, put it in the box. If there's a particular backdrop or philosophical viewpoint that you love to see portrayed on the big screen? Drop it in the box. I would also like to take this oppurtunity to thank everyone that's contributed thus far. By my count, we are on our 12th week and we've been able to maintain a pretty high level of participation. Keep up the good work.9/16/2008 2:42:20 PMWhat would you guys like to see covered. I haven't run out of ideas yet, but it's only a matter of time. Surely the best way to ensure a high level of class participation is to ask you (the class) what you would like to talk about. So, if there's some type of film that you cling to more than anything else, put it in the box. If there's a particular backdrop or philosophical viewpoint that you love to see portrayed on the big screen? Drop it in the box. I would also like to take this oppurtunity to thank everyone that's contributed thus far. By my count, we are on our 12th week and we've been able to maintain a pretty high level of participation. Keep up the good work. Spout Group Post: Isaac Asimov http://www.spout.com/groups/sci_fi/Isaac_Asimov/4/33634/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Isaac Asimov
Group Name: sci-fi
Last Post By: mciocco
Post Date: 8/6/2008 11:38:17 AM
Body: Probably one of the most prolific writers of science fiction I know of, Isaac Asimov is a fascinating person. I just recently read Bicentennial Man, which was made into a movie a few years back. I was wondering, aside from the Asimov pieces that have already been translated to film, what works by him would you like to see on the silver screen? Who would you choose as the cast?
]]>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:38:17 GMTIsaac Asimovsci-fiProbably one of the most prolific writers of science fiction I know of, Isaac Asimov is a fascinating person. I just recently read Bicentennial Man, which was made into a movie a few years back. I was wondering, aside from the Asimov pieces that have already been translated to film, what works by him would you like to see on the silver screen? Who would you choose as the cast? 8/6/2008 11:38:17 AMProbably one of the most prolific writers of science fiction I know of, Isaac Asimov is a fascinating person. I just recently read Bicentennial Man, which was made into a movie a few years back. I was wondering, aside from the Asimov pieces that have already been translated to film, what works by him would you like to see on the silver screen? Who would you choose as the cast? Spout Group Post: Introduce Yourself http://www.spout.com/groups/Introduce_Yourself/Introduce_Yourself/291/7293/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Introduce Yourself
Group Name: Introduce Yourself
Last Post By: seely
Post Date: 4/19/2007 2:12:37 PM
Body: Hello everyone!Welcome to the Introduce Yourself group.I thought it would be nice to get to know a few more personal details about some of the people we all interact with on Spout. So here is where you can share more about yourself, if you feel so inclined of course.Well I'll start out. My name is Brian, but many people call me "Rizzo". I grew up around Grand Rapids, MI where Spout is actually located. Actually I am from Jenison, but then went to college at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. I actually didn't hear about Spout until after I had moved to Chicago after college, which is where I still am at.Like probably the majority of the Grand Rapids population, I am from Dutch descent. Although Risselada doesn't sound like a Dutch name, it is. I grew up with a great family, wonderful parents, and two younger brothers.Growing up I didn't do anything too unusual. Watched at lot of TV, played a lot of video games. Never have been very big into sports though. Don't really follow professional sports or anything like that. I did play soccer every year until 8th grade though.In high school I played Trombone and was all kinds of school bands like marching band, orchestra, jazz band, playing for musicals. I sang in a church choir too. And eventually I learned the bass guitar which I played with different groups here and there. I was also a big Mac geek. And occasionally a trouble maker, usually more subversive than malicious.In college I first intended to study film, but then became extremely interested in theatre as well. We had a fantastic theatre program at our college in my opinion, and luckily enough an amazing group of classmates with a lot of talent and ambition. Theatre became my major, although I still took many film classes. I made several videos while in college as well and had a great time with that.Throughout my time in college I became infatuated with improv, as in theatrical improv. I figured out pretty early on in college that I wanted to move to Chicago eventually because this is really the birthplace of current mainstream improv as performance and is still the epicenter.It's hard for me to remember when I first became extremely interested in film. It may be when I finally turned seventeen and was able to start renting any kind of movies I wanted to. The thing about film as an art form is that it can encompass almost any other kind of artwork out there. It seems to have the most potential and possibilities. It's quicker and easier to experience than a book, but can be just as absorbing. Unlike a play, it will essentially be the same every time you see it. This makes plays more fresh, but allows movies to be discussed by people from all different times and places as long as they have seen the same movie at some point they have usually seen the same thing (which of course is what pisses me off when movies aren't presented in a consistent format).Currently I'm still doing improv. My main team is called Very Real Cops (just ask me if you are ever going to be in Chicago if we happen to be doing a show). I'm working for an insurance company in the Loop which is working out fairly well for me. I've been involved in a good church community here. Trying to watch a lot of good movies of course. And always searching out new good music to go out and see or fill up my ipod with. And in a week I'm moving out of my current apartment and parting ways with my roommates. I'll be moving into my own tiny little studio apartment, but am pretty excited about it.Well that's quite a bit about me. Hopefully this doesn't all sound too self-indulgent, but my purpose of this group is really to hear more about all of you. So please let us all know!
]]>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:12:37 GMTIntroduce YourselfIntroduce YourselfHello everyone!Welcome to the Introduce Yourself group.I thought it would be nice to get to know a few more personal details about some of the people we all interact with on Spout. So here is where you can share more about yourself, if you feel so inclined of course.Well I'll start out. My name is Brian, but many people call me "Rizzo". I grew up around Grand Rapids, MI where Spout is actually located. Actually I am from Jenison, but then went to college at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. I actually didn't hear about Spout until after I had moved to Chicago after college, which is where I still am at.Like probably the majority of the Grand Rapids population, I am from Dutch descent. Although Risselada doesn't sound like a Dutch name, it is. I grew up with a great family, wonderful parents, and two younger brothers.Growing up I didn't do anything too unusual. Watched at lot of TV, played a lot of video games. Never have been very big into sports though. Don't really follow professional sports or anything like that. I did play soccer every year until 8th grade though.In high school I played Trombone and was all kinds of school bands like marching band, orchestra, jazz band, playing for musicals. I sang in a church choir too. And eventually I learned the bass guitar which I played with different groups here and there. I was also a big Mac geek. And occasionally a trouble maker, usually more subversive than malicious.In college I first intended to study film, but then became extremely interested in theatre as well. We had a fantastic theatre program at our college in my opinion, and luckily enough an amazing group of classmates with a lot of talent and ambition. Theatre became my major, although I still took many film classes. I made several videos while in college as well and had a great time with that.Throughout my time in college I became infatuated with improv, as in theatrical improv. I figured out pretty early on in college that I wanted to move to Chicago eventually because this is really the birthplace of current mainstream improv as performance and is still the epicenter.It's hard for me to remember when I first became extremely interested in film. It may be when I finally turned seventeen and was able to start renting any kind of movies I wanted to. The thing about film as an art form is that it can encompass almost any other kind of artwork out there. It seems to have the most potential and possibilities. It's quicker and easier to experience than a book, but can be just as absorbing. Unlike a play, it will essentially be the same every time you see it. This makes plays more fresh, but allows movies to be discussed by people from all different times and places as long as they have seen the same movie at some point they have usually seen the same thing (which of course is what pisses me off when movies aren't presented in a consistent format).Currently I'm still doing improv. My main team is called Very Real Cops (just ask me if you are ever going to be in Chicago if we happen to be doing a show). I'm working for an insurance company in the Loop which is working out fairly well for me. I've been involved in a good church community here. Trying to watch a lot of good movies of course. And always searching out new good music to go out and see or fill up my ipod with. And in a week I'm moving out of my current apartment and parting ways with my roommates. I'll be moving into my own tiny little studio apartment, but am pretty excited about it.Well that's quite a bit about me. Hopefully this doesn't all sound too self-indulgent, but my purpose of this group is really to hear more about all of you. So please let us all know!4/19/2007 2:12:37 PMHello everyone!Welcome to the Introduce Yourself group.I thought it would be nice to get to know a few more personal details about some of the people we all interact with on Spout. So here is where you can share more about yourself, if you feel so inclined of course.Well I'll start out. My name is Brian, but many people call me "Rizzo". I grew up around Grand Rapids, MI where Spout is actually located. Actually I am from Jenison, but then went to college at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. I actually didn't hear about Spout until after I had moved to Chicago after college, which is where I still am at.Like probably the majority of the Grand Rapids population, I am from Dutch descent. Although Risselada doesn't sound like a Dutch name, it is. I grew up with a great family, wonderful parents, and two younger brothers.Growing up I didn't do anything too unusual. Watched at lot of TV, played a lot of video games. Never have been very big into sports though. Don't really follow professional sports or anything like that. I did play soccer every year until 8th grade though.In high school I played Trombone and was all kinds of school bands like marching band, orchestra, jazz band, playing for musicals. I sang in a church choir too. And eventually I learned the bass guitar which I played with different groups here and there. I was also a big Mac geek. And occasionally a trouble maker, usually more subversive than malicious.In college I first intended to study film, but then became extremely interested in theatre as well. We had a fantastic theatre program at our college in my opinion, and luckily enough an amazing group of classmates with a lot of talent and ambition. Theatre became my major, although I still took many film classes. I made several videos while in college as well and had a great time with that.Throughout my time in college I became infatuated with improv, as in theatrical improv. I figured out pretty early on in college that I wanted to move to Chicago eventually because this is really the birthplace of current mainstream improv as performance and is still the epicenter.It's hard for me to remember when I first became extremely interested in film. It may be when I finally turned seventeen and was able to start renting any kind of movies I wanted to. The thing about film as an art form is that it can encompass almost any other kind of artwork out there. It seems to have the most potential and possibilities. It's quicker and easier to experience than a book, but can be just as absorbing. Unlike a play, it will essentially be the same every time you see it. This makes plays more fresh, but allows movies to be discussed by people from all different times and places as long as they have seen the same movie at some point they have usually seen the same thing (which of course is what pisses me off when movies aren't presented in a consistent format).Currently I'm still doing improv. My main team is called Very Real Cops (just ask me if you are ever going to be in Chicago if we happen to be doing a show). I'm working for an insurance company in the Loop which is working out fairly well for me. I've been involved in a good church community here. Trying to watch a lot of good movies of course. And always searching out new good music to go out and see or fill up my ipod with. And in a week I'm moving out of my current apartment and parting ways with my roommates. I'll be moving into my own tiny little studio apartment, but am pretty excited about it.Well that's quite a bit about me. Hopefully this doesn't all sound too self-indulgent, but my purpose of this group is really to hear more about all of you. So please let us all know! Spout Group Post: Screaming in Spanish: Foreign horror films http://www.spout.com/groups/Friends_of_Foreign_Flicks/Screaming_in_Spanish_Foreign_horror_films/591/30365/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Screaming in Spanish: Foreign horror films
Group Name: Friends of Foreign Flicks
Last Post By: indieabby88
Post Date: 6/3/2008 12:18:40 AM
Body: So, I watched "The Orphanage" last night with a friend, and between curling up in a terrified ball and screaming at the screen more than I had at any other horror film in recent memory, I wondered what the foreign film folks here at Spout thought of this movie, and (upon further, calmer reflection) of foreign horror films in general. Any favorites? I'm not particularly knowledgable in horror movies outside of the states, so any insight would be awesome.
]]>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:18:40 GMTScreaming in Spanish: Foreign horror filmsFriends of Foreign FlicksSo, I watched "The Orphanage" last night with a friend, and between curling up in a terrified ball and screaming at the screen more than I had at any other horror film in recent memory, I wondered what the foreign film folks here at Spout thought of this movie, and (upon further, calmer reflection) of foreign horror films in general. Any favorites? I'm not particularly knowledgable in horror movies outside of the states, so any insight would be awesome.6/3/2008 12:18:40 AMSo, I watched "The Orphanage" last night with a friend, and between curling up in a terrified ball and screaming at the screen more than I had at any other horror film in recent memory, I wondered what the foreign film folks here at Spout thought of this movie, and (upon further, calmer reflection) of foreign horror films in general. Any favorites? I'm not particularly knowledgable in horror movies outside of the states, so any insight would be awesome. Spout Group Post: New Home Page, Navigation, and Spoutblog design http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Feedback/New_Home_Page_Navigation_and_Spoutblog_design/129/34662/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: New Home Page, Navigation, and Spoutblog design
Group Name: Spout Feedback
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 9/2/2008 4:17:14 PM
Body: What do you think? Let us know how you like the new home page, navigation, and spoutblog.
]]>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:17:14 GMTNew Home Page, Navigation, and Spoutblog designSpout FeedbackWhat do you think? Let us know how you like the new home page, navigation, and spoutblog.9/2/2008 4:17:14 PMWhat do you think? Let us know how you like the new home page, navigation, and spoutblog. Spout Group Post: Asking Andy http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/Asking_Andy/643/35898/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Asking Andy
Group Name: Community Recommendations
Last Post By: unclefestering
Post Date: 10/5/2008 12:21:30 AM
Body: So I guess the first question anybody would have on seeing this is why should I trust your judgment on movies? You shouldn’t. Not blindly. Like all the other mavens, I’ve probably seen more movies than are good for me. And I also like discussing what makes those movies good or bad. Actually, let’s scrub the good or bad. I prefer interesting or a waste of time. There are a lot of films that fall apart at some point, but are worth watching repeatedly because they have great cinematography or an interesting twist on a plot. There are movies that I love because I can turn my brain off and watch them for the action and there are ones that I love because they make me question my beliefs. I think that directors are more important than actors. A great director can save a mediocre movie. Among the directors who I think rarely let you down are: Christopher Nolan, Sam Peckinpah, John Huston, Spike Lee and Howard Hawkes. What types of movies do I like: Suspense I love a movie that gets me on the edge of my seat and can hold me there for 90 minutes. The Last Seduction was one of those movies that had you yelling at the characters not to be taken in by the bad guy. Why don’t they ever listen? Action I’ll be honest, it takes more than a director who can blow stuff up real good for me to like it. Popeye Doyle’s chase scene under the train in The French Connection (1971) is pulse pounding. Westerns My favorite is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, because it set you up for the standard story of how the West was tamed, but then twists it. I don’t think Jimmy Stewart gets enough credit for his Westerns. Foreign Language movies I am not afraid of subtitles. If you want help picking out something interesting, I’m always up for exploring somebody else’s culture. I don’t go for movies of French people sitting around smoking cigarettes at each other, but if you want to talk about La Femme Nikita, shoot me a line.
]]>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:21:30 GMTAsking AndyCommunity RecommendationsSo I guess the first question anybody would have on seeing this is why should I trust your judgment on movies? You shouldn’t. Not blindly. Like all the other mavens, I’ve probably seen more movies than are good for me. And I also like discussing what makes those movies good or bad. Actually, let’s scrub the good or bad. I prefer interesting or a waste of time. There are a lot of films that fall apart at some point, but are worth watching repeatedly because they have great cinematography or an interesting twist on a plot. There are movies that I love because I can turn my brain off and watch them for the action and there are ones that I love because they make me question my beliefs. I think that directors are more important than actors. A great director can save a mediocre movie. Among the directors who I think rarely let you down are: Christopher Nolan, Sam Peckinpah, John Huston, Spike Lee and Howard Hawkes. What types of movies do I like: Suspense I love a movie that gets me on the edge of my seat and can hold me there for 90 minutes. The Last Seduction was one of those movies that had you yelling at the characters not to be taken in by the bad guy. Why don’t they ever listen? Action I’ll be honest, it takes more than a director who can blow stuff up real good for me to like it. Popeye Doyle’s chase scene under the train in The French Connection (1971) is pulse pounding. Westerns My favorite is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, because it set you up for the standard story of how the West was tamed, but then twists it. I don’t think Jimmy Stewart gets enough credit for his Westerns. Foreign Language movies I am not afraid of subtitles. If you want help picking out something interesting, I’m always up for exploring somebody else’s culture. I don’t go for movies of French people sitting around smoking cigarettes at each other, but if you want to talk about La Femme Nikita, shoot me a line. 10/5/2008 12:21:30 AMSo I guess the first question anybody would have on seeing this is why should I trust your judgment on movies? You shouldn’t. Not blindly. Like all the other mavens, I’ve probably seen more movies than are good for me. And I also like discussing what makes those movies good or bad. Actually, let’s scrub the good or bad. I prefer interesting or a waste of time. There are a lot of films that fall apart at some point, but are worth watching repeatedly because they have great cinematography or an interesting twist on a plot. There are movies that I love because I can turn my brain off and watch them for the action and there are ones that I love because they make me question my beliefs. I think that directors are more important than actors. A great director can save a mediocre movie. Among the directors who I think rarely let you down are: Christopher Nolan, Sam Peckinpah, John Huston, Spike Lee and Howard Hawkes. What types of movies do I like: Suspense I love a movie that gets me on the edge of my seat and can hold me there for 90 minutes. The Last Seduction was one of those movies that had you yelling at the characters not to be taken in by the bad guy. Why don’t they ever listen? Action I’ll be honest, it takes more than a director who can blow stuff up real good for me to like it. Popeye Doyle’s chase scene under the train in The French Connection (1971) is pulse pounding. Westerns My favorite is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, because it set you up for the standard story of how the West was tamed, but then twists it. I don’t think Jimmy Stewart gets enough credit for his Westerns. Foreign Language movies I am not afraid of subtitles. If you want help picking out something interesting, I’m always up for exploring somebody else’s culture. I don’t go for movies of French people sitting around smoking cigarettes at each other, but if you want to talk about La Femme Nikita, shoot me a line. Spout Group Post: Top 5 Everybody Seems To Love But I Hate!!! http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_5_Everybody_Seems_To_Love_But_I_Hate/190/15702/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Top 5 Everybody Seems To Love But I Hate!!!
Group Name: Top 5
Last Post By: seely
Post Date: 7/24/2007 1:06:55 PM
Body: Okay, I know there are often films that many people call "great", and you have to bite your tongue to avoid an argument against the masses. Well here are my top five that I dislike. I can't say that I "hate" them, but it sounded like a better discussion topic to say the word "hate". And I'm not just talking about Pirates of the Carribean 8 that will still make a billion dollars, so the "masses" love it, but I'm talking about dissagreements with your respectable peers. This list is in no particular order and just some that came to mind. I'm sure I've got hundreds. 1. Reservoir Dogs - I have to say this film was a big dissapointment. Maybe it was the mood I was in, but it just didn't engage me. Violence and surprises. Not refreshing. It was an amateur film by a then amateur director. 2. Vertigo - Do not get me wrong here, I consider myself a Hitchcock fan, and this may be blasphemy seeing most people say this was his masterpiece. I found it excruciatingly boring, unnecessarily confusing (the first time around), and one of his weaker films. 3. Every James Bond Film - These films are a one trick pony. The franchise is a cliché of itself. Yet whenever there is a new Bond film, everyone and their grandmother want to go see it.4. Ocean's 11 - I mentioned this in the top 5 heist category as one I disliked. I just don't like the genre in general, and this seemed like a rehash of the genre (i know i know it was a remake). It seems like somebody thought it was actually smart to have "a bunch of really interesting characters pull off a heist, and have hillarity and trouble ensue!"5. Anchorman - Why is this film funny? Why do my friends think Will Ferrel is so great? All he did in this movie is talk in his deep voice that he does for every other character, and act like every other snl character he ever played. I absolutely despised this film (and his most recent Talledega Nights was atrocious as well). You can argue me here, I'd actually like to see some defense for these films. What are your films that everyone else loves but you don't?
]]>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:06:55 GMTTop 5 Everybody Seems To Love But I Hate!!!Top 5Okay, I know there are often films that many people call "great", and you have to bite your tongue to avoid an argument against the masses. Well here are my top five that I dislike. I can't say that I "hate" them, but it sounded like a better discussion topic to say the word "hate". And I'm not just talking about Pirates of the Carribean 8 that will still make a billion dollars, so the "masses" love it, but I'm talking about dissagreements with your respectable peers. This list is in no particular order and just some that came to mind. I'm sure I've got hundreds. 1. Reservoir Dogs - I have to say this film was a big dissapointment. Maybe it was the mood I was in, but it just didn't engage me. Violence and surprises. Not refreshing. It was an amateur film by a then amateur director. 2. Vertigo - Do not get me wrong here, I consider myself a Hitchcock fan, and this may be blasphemy seeing most people say this was his masterpiece. I found it excruciatingly boring, unnecessarily confusing (the first time around), and one of his weaker films. 3. Every James Bond Film - These films are a one trick pony. The franchise is a cliché of itself. Yet whenever there is a new Bond film, everyone and their grandmother want to go see it.4. Ocean's 11 - I mentioned this in the top 5 heist category as one I disliked. I just don't like the genre in general, and this seemed like a rehash of the genre (i know i know it was a remake). It seems like somebody thought it was actually smart to have "a bunch of really interesting characters pull off a heist, and have hillarity and trouble ensue!"5. Anchorman - Why is this film funny? Why do my friends think Will Ferrel is so great? All he did in this movie is talk in his deep voice that he does for every other character, and act like every other snl character he ever played. I absolutely despised this film (and his most recent Talledega Nights was atrocious as well). You can argue me here, I'd actually like to see some defense for these films. What are your films that everyone else loves but you don't? 7/24/2007 1:06:55 PMOkay, I know there are often films that many people call "great", and you have to bite your tongue to avoid an argument against the masses. Well here are my top five that I dislike. I can't say that I "hate" them, but it sounded like a better discussion topic to say the word "hate". And I'm not just talking about Pirates of the Carribean 8 that will still make a billion dollars, so the "masses" love it, but I'm talking about dissagreements with your respectable peers. This list is in no particular order and just some that came to mind. I'm sure I've got hundreds. 1. Reservoir Dogs - I have to say this film was a big dissapointment. Maybe it was the mood I was in, but it just didn't engage me. Violence and surprises. Not refreshing. It was an amateur film by a then amateur director. 2. Vertigo - Do not get me wrong here, I consider myself a Hitchcock fan, and this may be blasphemy seeing most people say this was his masterpiece. I found it excruciatingly boring, unnecessarily confusing (the first time around), and one of his weaker films. 3. Every James Bond Film - These films are a one trick pony. The franchise is a cliché of itself. Yet whenever there is a new Bond film, everyone and their grandmother want to go see it.4. Ocean's 11 - I mentioned this in the top 5 heist category as one I disliked. I just don't like the genre in general, and this seemed like a rehash of the genre (i know i know it was a remake). It seems like somebody thought it was actually smart to have "a bunch of really interesting characters pull off a heist, and have hillarity and trouble ensue!"5. Anchorman - Why is this film funny? Why do my friends think Will Ferrel is so great? All he did in this movie is talk in his deep voice that he does for every other character, and act like every other snl character he ever played. I absolutely despised this film (and his most recent Talledega Nights was atrocious as well). You can argue me here, I'd actually like to see some defense for these films. What are your films that everyone else loves but you don't? Spout Group Post: MONDAY Eagle Eye Challenge http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/MONDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35389/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: MONDAY Eagle Eye Challenge
Group Name: Filmgaming
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 9/22/2008 2:49:46 PM
Body: Monday Eagle Eye Challenge Eagle Eye (2008) (1) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (2) Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) (3) Turner and Hooch (1989) (4) Catch Me if You Can (2002) (5) The Sting (1973) (6) Cinderella Man (2005) (7) Cold Mountain (2003) (8) Gettysburg (1993) (9) Wonder Boys (2000)
]]>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:49:46 GMTMONDAY Eagle Eye ChallengeFilmgamingMonday Eagle Eye Challenge Eagle Eye (2008) (1) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (2) Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) (3) Turner and Hooch (1989) (4) Catch Me if You Can (2002) (5) The Sting (1973) (6) Cinderella Man (2005) (7) Cold Mountain (2003) (8) Gettysburg (1993) (9) Wonder Boys (2000) 9/22/2008 2:49:46 PMMonday Eagle Eye Challenge Eagle Eye (2008) (1) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (2) Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) (3) Turner and Hooch (1989) (4) Catch Me if You Can (2002) (5) The Sting (1973) (6) Cinderella Man (2005) (7) Cold Mountain (2003) (8) Gettysburg (1993) (9) Wonder Boys (2000) Spout Group Post: Weekly Theme for June 30: Post Apocalyptic Funtime http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Weekly_Theme_for_June_30_Post_Apocalyptic_Funtime/625/31911/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Weekly Theme for June 30: Post Apocalyptic Funtime
Group Name: Weekly Theme
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 6/30/2008 3:37:14 PM
Body: We're going to start this off right, in the future. This weeks them is dedicated to all those films set in the backdrop of the aftermath. "Aftermath of what?" you may ask. War, depression, crime, environmental disaster.............whatever, there all good ideas. In John Carpenter's Escape From New York we learned that crime could lead to a society under martial law. In Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys we found out that it will be a virus that takes us all out. But in my favorite post-apocalyptic film of all time, Jean-Pierre Juenet's Delicatessen we are reasurred that no matter why it happens, we will be eating each other by the end of the day. What are your favorites and more importantly why??????????????
]]>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:37:14 GMTWeekly Theme for June 30: Post Apocalyptic FuntimeWeekly ThemeWe're going to start this off right, in the future. This weeks them is dedicated to all those films set in the backdrop of the aftermath. "Aftermath of what?" you may ask. War, depression, crime, environmental disaster.............whatever, there all good ideas. In John Carpenter's Escape From New York we learned that crime could lead to a society under martial law. In Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys we found out that it will be a virus that takes us all out. But in my favorite post-apocalyptic film of all time, Jean-Pierre Juenet's Delicatessen we are reasurred that no matter why it happens, we will be eating each other by the end of the day. What are your favorites and more importantly why??????????????6/30/2008 3:37:14 PMWe're going to start this off right, in the future. This weeks them is dedicated to all those films set in the backdrop of the aftermath. "Aftermath of what?" you may ask. War, depression, crime, environmental disaster.............whatever, there all good ideas. In John Carpenter's Escape From New York we learned that crime could lead to a society under martial law. In Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys we found out that it will be a virus that takes us all out. But in my favorite post-apocalyptic film of all time, Jean-Pierre Juenet's Delicatessen we are reasurred that no matter why it happens, we will be eating each other by the end of the day. What are your favorites and more importantly why?????????????? Spout Group Post: Weekly Theme for September 1: Work Sucks http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Weekly_Theme_for_September_1_Work_Sucks/625/34624/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Weekly Theme for September 1: Work Sucks
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Last Post By: unclefestering
Post Date: 9/1/2008 7:42:45 PM
Body: With this Labor Day Weekend (for those of us living in the United States - sorry for those elsewhere) coming to a close, I felt it apropos to dedicate this week's theme to all the films that celebrate those hardworking people out there that flat out hate their jobs. Undoubtedly the two movies that are referenced most often when one tries to relate their hatred for their work are Office Space and Clerks. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, both films have managed to reach an almost iconic level of quotability among a relativly broad spectrum of society. For whatever reason I've been drawn to the darker side of this sub-genre of film, those films like American Psycho, Secretary, Fight Club and Waiting... (if you didn't think a movie with Dane Cook putting his pubic hair in someone's food is dark, you need to watch it again) which show the extreme lengths working a job that isn't right for you can have on your psyche. On the lighter side, The Devil Wears Prada, Empire Records, 9 to 5 , Jerry Maguire and Super Troopers are all good for a few laughs (or tears depending on your current emotional state). Lastly, I felt that The Kid Stays in the Picture was a great portrait of Hollywood and someone that managed to maintain a successful career in it without jumping out a window or going to prison. So hurry up and share you favorite work related films before you have to go to sleep in order to get your precious 7 hours before going back to the grind tomorrow where we all know you're just gonna pretend to work while you sit and browse Spout . . . or porn.
]]>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:42:45 GMTWeekly Theme for September 1: Work SucksWeekly ThemeWith this Labor Day Weekend (for those of us living in the United States - sorry for those elsewhere) coming to a close, I felt it apropos to dedicate this week's theme to all the films that celebrate those hardworking people out there that flat out hate their jobs. Undoubtedly the two movies that are referenced most often when one tries to relate their hatred for their work are Office Space and Clerks. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, both films have managed to reach an almost iconic level of quotability among a relativly broad spectrum of society. For whatever reason I've been drawn to the darker side of this sub-genre of film, those films like American Psycho, Secretary, Fight Club and Waiting... (if you didn't think a movie with Dane Cook putting his pubic hair in someone's food is dark, you need to watch it again) which show the extreme lengths working a job that isn't right for you can have on your psyche. On the lighter side, The Devil Wears Prada, Empire Records, 9 to 5 , Jerry Maguire and Super Troopers are all good for a few laughs (or tears depending on your current emotional state). Lastly, I felt that The Kid Stays in the Picture was a great portrait of Hollywood and someone that managed to maintain a successful career in it without jumping out a window or going to prison. So hurry up and share you favorite work related films before you have to go to sleep in order to get your precious 7 hours before going back to the grind tomorrow where we all know you're just gonna pretend to work while you sit and browse Spout . . . or porn.9/1/2008 7:42:45 PMWith this Labor Day Weekend (for those of us living in the United States - sorry for those elsewhere) coming to a close, I felt it apropos to dedicate this week's theme to all the films that celebrate those hardworking people out there that flat out hate their jobs. Undoubtedly the two movies that are referenced most often when one tries to relate their hatred for their work are Office Space and Clerks. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, both films have managed to reach an almost iconic level of quotability among a relativly broad spectrum of society. For whatever reason I've been drawn to the darker side of this sub-genre of film, those films like American Psycho, Secretary, Fight Club and Waiting... (if you didn't think a movie with Dane Cook putting his pubic hair in someone's food is dark, you need to watch it again) which show the extreme lengths working a job that isn't right for you can have on your psyche. On the lighter side, The Devil Wears Prada, Empire Records, 9 to 5 , Jerry Maguire and Super Troopers are all good for a few laughs (or tears depending on your current emotional state). Lastly, I felt that The Kid Stays in the Picture was a great portrait of Hollywood and someone that managed to maintain a successful career in it without jumping out a window or going to prison. So hurry up and share you favorite work related films before you have to go to sleep in order to get your precious 7 hours before going back to the grind tomorrow where we all know you're just gonna pretend to work while you sit and browse Spout . . . or porn. Spout Group Post: Paris, je t'aime http://www.spout.com/groups/FRESH/Paris_je_t_aime/75/9907/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Paris, je t'aime
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Last Post By: unclefestering
Post Date: 6/1/2007 11:45:10 AM
Body: Last Saturday I saw Paris, je t'aime and I'm not sure why I haven't posted about it yet, because it was a real treat. If you don't know about it, it's 18 short films all by different directors that take place in Paris and have at least some connection to the idea of love. Almost all of them were enjoyable to me in a way. I'd recommend this one definitely. The final segment directed by Alexander Payne sums everything up perfectly in his particular style. It's really wonderful and hilarious.I had a few other favorites, but was wondering if anyone else has seen this as well.
]]>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:45:10 GMTParis, je t'aimeFRESHLast Saturday I saw Paris, je t'aime and I'm not sure why I haven't posted about it yet, because it was a real treat. If you don't know about it, it's 18 short films all by different directors that take place in Paris and have at least some connection to the idea of love. Almost all of them were enjoyable to me in a way. I'd recommend this one definitely. The final segment directed by Alexander Payne sums everything up perfectly in his particular style. It's really wonderful and hilarious.I had a few other favorites, but was wondering if anyone else has seen this as well.6/1/2007 11:45:10 AMLast Saturday I saw Paris, je t'aime and I'm not sure why I haven't posted about it yet, because it was a real treat. If you don't know about it, it's 18 short films all by different directors that take place in Paris and have at least some connection to the idea of love. Almost all of them were enjoyable to me in a way. I'd recommend this one definitely. The final segment directed by Alexander Payne sums everything up perfectly in his particular style. It's really wonderful and hilarious.I had a few other favorites, but was wondering if anyone else has seen this as well. Spout Group Post: Which Director interests you more? http://www.spout.com/groups/Directors/Which_Director_interests_you_more/406/30847/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Which Director interests you more?
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Last Post By: unclefestering
Post Date: 6/8/2008 11:04:02 AM
Body: my co host and I are undecided on which Director we want to cover next. We are hoping some of you here can give us some input. The choices are Billy Wilder (in a 2 part special) Alfred Hitchcock (in a 4 part special) John Cassvetes Jean Luc Godart (in a 2 part special) Gus Van Sant ( in a 3 part special) We would appreciate any feedback. You can also vote on our poll at our main page! http://naked-lunch.org/word/ Thank you
]]>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:04:02 GMTWhich Director interests you more?Directorsmy co host and I are undecided on which Director we want to cover next. We are hoping some of you here can give us some input. The choices are Billy Wilder (in a 2 part special) Alfred Hitchcock (in a 4 part special) John Cassvetes Jean Luc Godart (in a 2 part special) Gus Van Sant ( in a 3 part special) We would appreciate any feedback. You can also vote on our poll at our main page! http://naked-lunch.org/word/ Thank you 6/8/2008 11:04:02 AMmy co host and I are undecided on which Director we want to cover next. We are hoping some of you here can give us some input. The choices are Billy Wilder (in a 2 part special) Alfred Hitchcock (in a 4 part special) John Cassvetes Jean Luc Godart (in a 2 part special) Gus Van Sant ( in a 3 part special) We would appreciate any feedback. You can also vote on our poll at our main page! http://naked-lunch.org/word/ Thank you Spout Group Post: MAD LIB # 8: Dirty Words http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Games/MAD_LIB_8_Dirty_Words/598/34745/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: MAD LIB # 8: Dirty Words
Group Name: Movie Games
Last Post By: rjsprague
Post Date: 9/4/2008 12:54:11 PM
Body: 1. plural noun2. noun (something you'd like to own)3. somebody you respect4. a type of crime (i.e. "robbery")5. a job6. mythical place7. a sport8. an emotion you feel when playing the sport in #79. a slang term you'd use to call the sport in #7 (i.e. "pigskin" in reference to "football")10. adjective11. group of people ending in -ists (i.e. "capitalists")12. adjective13. adjective14. a monster or mythical creature15. a monster or mythical creature16. a positive emotion17. verb18. somebody you don't respect19. your favorite drink
]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:54:11 GMTMAD LIB # 8: Dirty WordsMovie Games1. plural noun2. noun (something you'd like to own)3. somebody you respect4. a type of crime (i.e. "robbery")5. a job6. mythical place7. a sport8. an emotion you feel when playing the sport in #79. a slang term you'd use to call the sport in #7 (i.e. "pigskin" in reference to "football")10. adjective11. group of people ending in -ists (i.e. "capitalists")12. adjective13. adjective14. a monster or mythical creature15. a monster or mythical creature16. a positive emotion17. verb18. somebody you don't respect19. your favorite drink9/4/2008 12:54:11 PM1. plural noun2. noun (something you'd like to own)3. somebody you respect4. a type of crime (i.e. "robbery")5. a job6. mythical place7. a sport8. an emotion you feel when playing the sport in #79. a slang term you'd use to call the sport in #7 (i.e. "pigskin" in reference to "football")10. adjective11. group of people ending in -ists (i.e. "capitalists")12. adjective13. adjective14. a monster or mythical creature15. a monster or mythical creature16. a positive emotion17. verb18. somebody you don't respect19. your favorite drink Spout Group Post: PBS Does STAR WARS http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/PBS_Does_STAR_WARS/563/34038/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: PBS Does STAR WARS
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Last Post By: seven-ate-9
Post Date: 8/15/2008 9:14:14 AM
Body: The winners are on page 2 of this discussion and on the Filmspotting podcast. Stay tuned for news about upcoming contests. ________________________ THE CLONE WARS movie kicks off a television series exploring George Lucas' "Star Wars Universe," and Lucas promises future TV series to follow. We started to think about how great it would be for PBS to explore the Star Wars Universe. Like Carl Sagan investigating giant asteroid worms, or Bill Moyers interviewing Yoda, or a 3-2-1 Contact about droids--the educational programming we really wanted to see as kids, like a Ken Burns documentary series on "The Force." Tell us your idea for a PBS show--or just any educational show--about something in the Star Wars Universe. The show we want to see the most will be our winner.
]]>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:14:14 GMTPBS Does STAR WARSFilmgamingThe winners are on page 2 of this discussion and on the Filmspotting podcast. Stay tuned for news about upcoming contests. ________________________ THE CLONE WARS movie kicks off a television series exploring George Lucas' "Star Wars Universe," and Lucas promises future TV series to follow. We started to think about how great it would be for PBS to explore the Star Wars Universe. Like Carl Sagan investigating giant asteroid worms, or Bill Moyers interviewing Yoda, or a 3-2-1 Contact about droids--the educational programming we really wanted to see as kids, like a Ken Burns documentary series on "The Force." Tell us your idea for a PBS show--or just any educational show--about something in the Star Wars Universe. The show we want to see the most will be our winner.8/15/2008 9:14:14 AMThe winners are on page 2 of this discussion and on the Filmspotting podcast. Stay tuned for news about upcoming contests. ________________________ THE CLONE WARS movie kicks off a television series exploring George Lucas' "Star Wars Universe," and Lucas promises future TV series to follow. We started to think about how great it would be for PBS to explore the Star Wars Universe. Like Carl Sagan investigating giant asteroid worms, or Bill Moyers interviewing Yoda, or a 3-2-1 Contact about droids--the educational programming we really wanted to see as kids, like a Ken Burns documentary series on "The Force." Tell us your idea for a PBS show--or just any educational show--about something in the Star Wars Universe. The show we want to see the most will be our winner. Spout Group Post: Upcoming Movies Week of 8-29 http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/Upcoming_Movies_Week_of_8_29/216/34334/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Upcoming Movies Week of 8-29
Group Name: Coming Soon
Last Post By: TheWorkingDead
Post Date: 8/25/2008 12:46:07 PM
Body: Ah, the back to school season. College students across the nation are so occupied with drinking, packing, traveling, and vomiting that they can't get a movie in edgewise. So with the possibility of a big opening weekend thrown out the window, the studios are unveiling some movies I'd like to throw out a window. These movies made me think of some good films to talk about, though.Babylon A.D. (8-29) -- I've met a few enthusiastic members of the Pitch Black cult, but still haven't seen that or Chronicles of Riddick. Any fans of these movies who are looking forward to Babylon A.D.? I would see this movie more for Michelle Yeoh, who could definitely kick Vin Diesel's ass. Traitor (8-29) -- Is it just me, or does this movie look as generic as those cereals that come in plastic bags? It could surprise me though, starring reliables like Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, and Jeff Daniels. Still, if I'm going to see a thriller about treason I'll watch The Hunt for Red October again. I found the recent Breach (Ryan Philippe, Chris Cooper) only passable, though the ever-excellent Cooper succeeded at making me feel as sordid as his character. Any treason thrillers you guys recommend?If you like the actors in Traitor, get a load of Cheadle in Devil in a Blue Dress, Guy Pearce in The Proposition, and Jeff Daniels in The Squid and the Whale.Disaster Movie (8-29) -- Even the two-minute trailer to this comedy feels an hour too long. College (8-29) -- (sigh) If you were stuck on a deserted island with only Disaster Movie or College, which one would you pick?Maria Bethania: Music is Perfume (8-29, limited release) -- Huge in Brazil, I haven't heard of the singer until now. Turns out she's released over thirty albums in forty-some years. "Samba is sadness dancing," she says, so if this documentary is as thoughtful and articulate as Maria, fans of Latin and world music might enjoy it. I've realized that the music docs I prefer all include mad men: Dig! follows the feud between The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre; You're Gonna Miss Me shows psych-rock innovator Roky Erickson's sad but winning battle with schizophrenia; and Townes Van Zandt is quietly crazy in the heartbreakingly beautiful Be Here to Love Me. We just have to hang in there until September 12 for the new Coen Brothers movie Burn After Reading. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand and John Malkovich in a dark spy-comedy--how could this film go wrong? Though I'm a little worried about Righteous Kill (also Sept. 12). Robert Deniro and Al Pacino doing a bad cop/bad cop routine looks like some supremely macho entertainment, and I'm fine with that. The chemistry between these actors in Heat was tremendous, but I wonder how much of that had to do with director Michael Mann? I'm wary that Righteous Kill director Jon Avnet might blow it, because if his recent team-up with Al Pacino, 88 Minutes, is any indication of how righteous Righteous Kill will be...we're doomed.
]]>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:46:07 GMTUpcoming Movies Week of 8-29Coming SoonAh, the back to school season. College students across the nation are so occupied with drinking, packing, traveling, and vomiting that they can't get a movie in edgewise. So with the possibility of a big opening weekend thrown out the window, the studios are unveiling some movies I'd like to throw out a window. These movies made me think of some good films to talk about, though.Babylon A.D. (8-29) -- I've met a few enthusiastic members of the Pitch Black cult, but still haven't seen that or Chronicles of Riddick. Any fans of these movies who are looking forward to Babylon A.D.? I would see this movie more for Michelle Yeoh, who could definitely kick Vin Diesel's ass. Traitor (8-29) -- Is it just me, or does this movie look as generic as those cereals that come in plastic bags? It could surprise me though, starring reliables like Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, and Jeff Daniels. Still, if I'm going to see a thriller about treason I'll watch The Hunt for Red October again. I found the recent Breach (Ryan Philippe, Chris Cooper) only passable, though the ever-excellent Cooper succeeded at making me feel as sordid as his character. Any treason thrillers you guys recommend?If you like the actors in Traitor, get a load of Cheadle in Devil in a Blue Dress, Guy Pearce in The Proposition, and Jeff Daniels in The Squid and the Whale.Disaster Movie (8-29) -- Even the two-minute trailer to this comedy feels an hour too long. College (8-29) -- (sigh) If you were stuck on a deserted island with only Disaster Movie or College, which one would you pick?Maria Bethania: Music is Perfume (8-29, limited release) -- Huge in Brazil, I haven't heard of the singer until now. Turns out she's released over thirty albums in forty-some years. "Samba is sadness dancing," she says, so if this documentary is as thoughtful and articulate as Maria, fans of Latin and world music might enjoy it. I've realized that the music docs I prefer all include mad men: Dig! follows the feud between The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre; You're Gonna Miss Me shows psych-rock innovator Roky Erickson's sad but winning battle with schizophrenia; and Townes Van Zandt is quietly crazy in the heartbreakingly beautiful Be Here to Love Me. We just have to hang in there until September 12 for the new Coen Brothers movie Burn After Reading. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand and John Malkovich in a dark spy-comedy--how could this film go wrong? Though I'm a little worried about Righteous Kill (also Sept. 12). Robert Deniro and Al Pacino doing a bad cop/bad cop routine looks like some supremely macho entertainment, and I'm fine with that. The chemistry between these actors in Heat was tremendous, but I wonder how much of that had to do with director Michael Mann? I'm wary that Righteous Kill director Jon Avnet might blow it, because if his recent team-up with Al Pacino, 88 Minutes, is any indication of how righteous Righteous Kill will be...we're doomed.8/25/2008 12:46:07 PMAh, the back to school season. College students across the nation are so occupied with drinking, packing, traveling, and vomiting that they can't get a movie in edgewise. So with the possibility of a big opening weekend thrown out the window, the studios are unveiling some movies I'd like to throw out a window. These movies made me think of some good films to talk about, though.Babylon A.D. (8-29) -- I've met a few enthusiastic members of the Pitch Black cult, but still haven't seen that or Chronicles of Riddick. Any fans of these movies who are looking forward to Babylon A.D.? I would see this movie more for Michelle Yeoh, who could definitely kick Vin Diesel's ass. Traitor (8-29) -- Is it just me, or does this movie look as generic as those cereals that come in plastic bags? It could surprise me though, starring reliables like Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, and Jeff Daniels. Still, if I'm going to see a thriller about treason I'll watch The Hunt for Red October again. I found the recent Breach (Ryan Philippe, Chris Cooper) only passable, though the ever-excellent Cooper succeeded at making me feel as sordid as his character. Any treason thrillers you guys recommend?If you like the actors in Traitor, get a load of Cheadle in Devil in a Blue Dress, Guy Pearce in The Proposition, and Jeff Daniels in The Squid and the Whale.Disaster Movie (8-29) -- Even the two-minute trailer to this comedy feels an hour too long. College (8-29) -- (sigh) If you were stuck on a deserted island with only Disaster Movie or College, which one would you pick?Maria Bethania: Music is Perfume (8-29, limited release) -- Huge in Brazil, I haven't heard of the singer until now. Turns out she's released over thirty albums in forty-some years. "Samba is sadness dancing," she says, so if this documentary is as thoughtful and articulate as Maria, fans of Latin and world music might enjoy it. I've realized that the music docs I prefer all include mad men: Dig! follows the feud between The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre; You're Gonna Miss Me shows psych-rock innovator Roky Erickson's sad but winning battle with schizophrenia; and Townes Van Zandt is quietly crazy in the heartbreakingly beautiful Be Here to Love Me. We just have to hang in there until September 12 for the new Coen Brothers movie Burn After Reading. Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand and John Malkovich in a dark spy-comedy--how could this film go wrong? Though I'm a little worried about Righteous Kill (also Sept. 12). Robert Deniro and Al Pacino doing a bad cop/bad cop routine looks like some supremely macho entertainment, and I'm fine with that. The chemistry between these actors in Heat was tremendous, but I wonder how much of that had to do with director Michael Mann? I'm wary that Righteous Kill director Jon Avnet might blow it, because if his recent team-up with Al Pacino, 88 Minutes, is any indication of how righteous Righteous Kill will be...we're doomed. Spout Group Post: Top 5 Movies about Movies http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmspotting/Top_5_Movies_about_Movies/304/34131/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Top 5 Movies about Movies
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Last Post By: unclefestering
Post Date: 8/19/2008 8:38:57 PM
Body: I can't believe that neither Matt nor Adam had What Ever Happened to Baby Jane in their Top 5 movies about movies list? Is there no love for either Bette Davies or Joan Crawford? Or was is that they were too scared to see what was under on the covered dishes that Bette served to Joan? For shame gentlemen, just watching two faded movies stars who hate each other, but are dependent on each other spiral in different directions, one in terror and the other into insanity, is so mesmerizing. If you haven't seen it, put it on the top of your queue. P.S. I find it weird that so many people use Grand Guignol to describe this movie. It's like the French theater was built just for this movie.
]]>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:38:57 GMTTop 5 Movies about MoviesFilmspottingI can't believe that neither Matt nor Adam had What Ever Happened to Baby Jane in their Top 5 movies about movies list? Is there no love for either Bette Davies or Joan Crawford? Or was is that they were too scared to see what was under on the covered dishes that Bette served to Joan? For shame gentlemen, just watching two faded movies stars who hate each other, but are dependent on each other spiral in different directions, one in terror and the other into insanity, is so mesmerizing. If you haven't seen it, put it on the top of your queue. P.S. I find it weird that so many people use Grand Guignol to describe this movie. It's like the French theater was built just for this movie.8/19/2008 8:38:57 PMI can't believe that neither Matt nor Adam had What Ever Happened to Baby Jane in their Top 5 movies about movies list? Is there no love for either Bette Davies or Joan Crawford? Or was is that they were too scared to see what was under on the covered dishes that Bette served to Joan? For shame gentlemen, just watching two faded movies stars who hate each other, but are dependent on each other spiral in different directions, one in terror and the other into insanity, is so mesmerizing. If you haven't seen it, put it on the top of your queue. P.S. I find it weird that so many people use Grand Guignol to describe this movie. It's like the French theater was built just for this movie. Spout Group Post: Weekly Theme for July 14: The Angry Mob http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Weekly_Theme_for_July_14_The_Angry_Mob/625/32506/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Weekly Theme for July 14: The Angry Mob
Group Name: Weekly Theme
Last Post By: leeroy711
Post Date: 7/13/2008 10:14:12 PM
Body: I really love this theme. You have all seen these scenes from time to time in various films. Sometimes it's silly and comical such as the angry mob chasing Homer and family in The Simpsons Movie. Other times it is used to argue deeper philisophical positions like in The Ox-Bow Incident. (Henry Fonda and William Wellman got together again to make the similarly themed and much more popular 12 Angry Men) German director, Fritz Lang was familiar with this theme as well. The last 15 minutes or so of his silent film, Metropolis is almost completly an angry mob chase scene. Later, he would make M, (one of my all time favorites) in which the angry mob and their vigilante justice makes up the complete theme of the film. Then there was Fury, his first American film, a clear indictment of lynch mob mentality. So, there you have it. What do you think? What are some of your favorite scenes? What about the political and philisophical positions portrayed by this theme? Have fun. Emery
]]>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:14:12 GMTWeekly Theme for July 14: The Angry MobWeekly ThemeI really love this theme. You have all seen these scenes from time to time in various films. Sometimes it's silly and comical such as the angry mob chasing Homer and family in The Simpsons Movie. Other times it is used to argue deeper philisophical positions like in The Ox-Bow Incident. (Henry Fonda and William Wellman got together again to make the similarly themed and much more popular 12 Angry Men) German director, Fritz Lang was familiar with this theme as well. The last 15 minutes or so of his silent film, Metropolis is almost completly an angry mob chase scene. Later, he would make M, (one of my all time favorites) in which the angry mob and their vigilante justice makes up the complete theme of the film. Then there was Fury, his first American film, a clear indictment of lynch mob mentality. So, there you have it. What do you think? What are some of your favorite scenes? What about the political and philisophical positions portrayed by this theme? Have fun. Emery7/13/2008 10:14:12 PMI really love this theme. You have all seen these scenes from time to time in various films. Sometimes it's silly and comical such as the angry mob chasing Homer and family in The Simpsons Movie. Other times it is used to argue deeper philisophical positions like in The Ox-Bow Incident. (Henry Fonda and William Wellman got together again to make the similarly themed and much more popular 12 Angry Men) German director, Fritz Lang was familiar with this theme as well. The last 15 minutes or so of his silent film, Metropolis is almost completly an angry mob chase scene. Later, he would make M, (one of my all time favorites) in which the angry mob and their vigilante justice makes up the complete theme of the film. Then there was Fury, his first American film, a clear indictment of lynch mob mentality. So, there you have it. What do you think? What are some of your favorite scenes? What about the political and philisophical positions portrayed by this theme? Have fun. Emery Spout Group Post: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Seen http://www.spout.com/groups/Friends_of_Foreign_Flicks/Coulda_Woulda_Shoulda_Seen/591/30338/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Seen
Group Name: Friends of Foreign Flicks
Last Post By: unclefestering
Post Date: 6/2/2008 2:51:34 PM
Body: I hope that this will become a discussion about movies that people have heard about or are curious about ,but missed their chance to see. While this can apply to any genre of movie, I think that foreign language movies are more susceptiple to this others, because even theaters that have reputations for showing independent and non-mainstream movies are pretty quick to give foreign films the heave ho. A while ago, somebody told me I should see The Bandit Queen. I only kinda trust this person's opinion. Has anybody seen it? Is it worth investing 2 hours of my life in this movie? Is it even available?
]]>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:51:34 GMTCoulda, Woulda, Shoulda SeenFriends of Foreign FlicksI hope that this will become a discussion about movies that people have heard about or are curious about ,but missed their chance to see. While this can apply to any genre of movie, I think that foreign language movies are more susceptiple to this others, because even theaters that have reputations for showing independent and non-mainstream movies are pretty quick to give foreign films the heave ho. A while ago, somebody told me I should see The Bandit Queen. I only kinda trust this person's opinion. Has anybody seen it? Is it worth investing 2 hours of my life in this movie? Is it even available?6/2/2008 2:51:34 PMI hope that this will become a discussion about movies that people have heard about or are curious about ,but missed their chance to see. While this can apply to any genre of movie, I think that foreign language movies are more susceptiple to this others, because even theaters that have reputations for showing independent and non-mainstream movies are pretty quick to give foreign films the heave ho. A while ago, somebody told me I should see The Bandit Queen. I only kinda trust this person's opinion. Has anybody seen it? Is it worth investing 2 hours of my life in this movie? Is it even available? Spout Group Post: Mad Lib # 5: Just Plain Mean http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Games/Mad_Lib_5_Just_Plain_Mean/598/32821/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Mad Lib # 5: Just Plain Mean
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Last Post By: circuit3036
Post Date: 7/21/2008 11:07:10 AM
Body: 1. historical figure2. different historical figure3. a possession that cannot be lifted above one’s head4. a name you’d call somebody you don’t like5. a relationship between two people6. a respectable profession7. a term of endearment (i.e. “cutie pie”)8. noun9. adjective10. a number (and since I’ve always thought numbers were the least fun, why don’t you also do #11)11. slang for money (i.e. “cash”)12. a group of people13. another way to describe #1214. a structure15. a number (feel free to do #16 as well)16. verb17. a name you’d call somebody you don’t like18. something gross19. relationship between two people20. something gross21. noun22. animal23. a historical figure24. a liquid25. verb26. violent verb27. something useless28. another thing that’s useless29. one more thing that’s useless30. something very special31. somebody very important
]]>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:07:10 GMTMad Lib # 5: Just Plain MeanMovie Games1. historical figure2. different historical figure3. a possession that cannot be lifted above one’s head4. a name you’d call somebody you don’t like5. a relationship between two people6. a respectable profession7. a term of endearment (i.e. “cutie pie”)8. noun9. adjective10. a number (and since I’ve always thought numbers were the least fun, why don’t you also do #11)11. slang for money (i.e. “cash”)12. a group of people13. another way to describe #1214. a structure15. a number (feel free to do #16 as well)16. verb17. a name you’d call somebody you don’t like18. something gross19. relationship between two people20. something gross21. noun22. animal23. a historical figure24. a liquid25. verb26. violent verb27. something useless28. another thing that’s useless29. one more thing that’s useless30. something very special31. somebody very important7/21/2008 11:07:10 AM1. historical figure2. different historical figure3. a possession that cannot be lifted above one’s head4. a name you’d call somebody you don’t like5. a relationship between two people6. a respectable profession7. a term of endearment (i.e. “cutie pie”)8. noun9. adjective10. a number (and since I’ve always thought numbers were the least fun, why don’t you also do #11)11. slang for money (i.e. “cash”)12. a group of people13. another way to describe #1214. a structure15. a number (feel free to do #16 as well)16. verb17. a name you’d call somebody you don’t like18. something gross19. relationship between two people20. something gross21. noun22. animal23. a historical figure24. a liquid25. verb26. violent verb27. something useless28. another thing that’s useless29. one more thing that’s useless30. something very special31. somebody very important Spout Group Post: Looking for an evil cult movie http://www.spout.com/groups/missing_a_film/Looking_for_an_evil_cult_movie/263/28788/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Looking for an evil cult movie
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Last Post By: Puhnner
Post Date: 5/12/2008 11:10:23 PM
Body: No, not about Scientology. I think this movie was from the early 70 or late 60s. It was about a cult of devil worshipers who kill the bride of one of the actors from Star Trek. I want to say Leonard Nimoy. The head of the cult might have been Ernest Borgnine. I saw part of it a couple years ago on TV late at night. I fell asleep and never got a chance to find out what the movie was. Any help out there?
]]>Tue, 13 May 2008 03:10:23 GMTLooking for an evil cult moviemissing a filmNo, not about Scientology. I think this movie was from the early 70 or late 60s. It was about a cult of devil worshipers who kill the bride of one of the actors from Star Trek. I want to say Leonard Nimoy. The head of the cult might have been Ernest Borgnine. I saw part of it a couple years ago on TV late at night. I fell asleep and never got a chance to find out what the movie was. Any help out there?5/12/2008 11:10:23 PMNo, not about Scientology. I think this movie was from the early 70 or late 60s. It was about a cult of devil worshipers who kill the bride of one of the actors from Star Trek. I want to say Leonard Nimoy. The head of the cult might have been Ernest Borgnine. I saw part of it a couple years ago on TV late at night. I fell asleep and never got a chance to find out what the movie was. Any help out there? Spout Group Post: Recasting THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Recasting_THE_BREAKFAST_CLUB_1985/563/28090/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Recasting THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985)
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Last Post By: estela
Post Date: 5/2/2008 9:25:47 AM
Body: Is there any potential for another Brat Pack, or could such a group only exist in the 80s? Maybe recasting The Breakfast Club will give us our answer. Emilio Estevez ... Andrew 'Andy' Clark Anthony Michael Hall ... Brian Ralph Johnson Judd Nelson ... John Bender Molly Ringwald ... Claire Standish Ally Sheedy ... Allison Reynolds Paul Gleason ... Principal Richard Vernon John Kapelos ... Carl the Janitor
]]>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:25:47 GMTRecasting THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985)Filmgaming Is there any potential for another Brat Pack, or could such a group only exist in the 80s? Maybe recasting The Breakfast Club will give us our answer. Emilio Estevez ... Andrew 'Andy' Clark Anthony Michael Hall ... Brian Ralph Johnson Judd Nelson ... John Bender Molly Ringwald ... Claire Standish Ally Sheedy ... Allison Reynolds Paul Gleason ... Principal Richard Vernon John Kapelos ... Carl the Janitor 5/2/2008 9:25:47 AM Is there any potential for another Brat Pack, or could such a group only exist in the 80s? Maybe recasting The Breakfast Club will give us our answer. Emilio Estevez ... Andrew 'Andy' Clark Anthony Michael Hall ... Brian Ralph Johnson Judd Nelson ... John Bender Molly Ringwald ... Claire Standish Ally Sheedy ... Allison Reynolds Paul Gleason ... Principal Richard Vernon John Kapelos ... Carl the Janitor Spout Group Post: 13 Tzameti http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/13_Tzameti/366/11607/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: 13 Tzameti
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Last Post By: unclefestering
Post Date: 6/21/2007 3:17:12 PM
Body: 13 TzametiDirected by Géla Babluani. Starring Vania Vilers, Aurélien Recoing, Pascal Bongard, Fred Ulysse, Nicolas Pignon, Augustin Legrand, Philippe Passon, George Babluani, Pascal Bougard. An aimless 20-year-old with a penchant for following the rules receives a mysterious set of instructions that lead him down a path from which he may never return in director Géla Babluani's tense tale of death and chance. Sébastien has come into possession of a train ticket and a mysterious set of instructions. Though he is unsure of exactly what fate awaits him when he arrives at his destination, one thing is certain: these items were most certainly not meant for him. Bored by his uneventful existence and hungering for something new, Sébastien boards the outbound train and takes his first bold steps into an unknown future. But the world can be a cruel and unforgiving place filled with unfeeling men to whom human life means little more than a lost wager, and if Sébastien is to make it through his harrowing journey alive he must keep his wits about him and pray that luck is on his side. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
]]>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:17:12 GMT13 TzametiSpout Mavens13 TzametiDirected by Géla Babluani. Starring Vania Vilers, Aurélien Recoing, Pascal Bongard, Fred Ulysse, Nicolas Pignon, Augustin Legrand, Philippe Passon, George Babluani, Pascal Bougard. An aimless 20-year-old with a penchant for following the rules receives a mysterious set of instructions that lead him down a path from which he may never return in director Géla Babluani's tense tale of death and chance. Sébastien has come into possession of a train ticket and a mysterious set of instructions. Though he is unsure of exactly what fate awaits him when he arrives at his destination, one thing is certain: these items were most certainly not meant for him. Bored by his uneventful existence and hungering for something new, Sébastien boards the outbound train and takes his first bold steps into an unknown future. But the world can be a cruel and unforgiving place filled with unfeeling men to whom human life means little more than a lost wager, and if Sébastien is to make it through his harrowing journey alive he must keep his wits about him and pray that luck is on his side. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide 6/21/2007 3:17:12 PM13 TzametiDirected by Géla Babluani. Starring Vania Vilers, Aurélien Recoing, Pascal Bongard, Fred Ulysse, Nicolas Pignon, Augustin Legrand, Philippe Passon, George Babluani, Pascal Bougard. An aimless 20-year-old with a penchant for following the rules receives a mysterious set of instructions that lead him down a path from which he may never return in director Géla Babluani's tense tale of death and chance. Sébastien has come into possession of a train ticket and a mysterious set of instructions. Though he is unsure of exactly what fate awaits him when he arrives at his destination, one thing is certain: these items were most certainly not meant for him. Bored by his uneventful existence and hungering for something new, Sébastien boards the outbound train and takes his first bold steps into an unknown future. But the world can be a cruel and unforgiving place filled with unfeeling men to whom human life means little more than a lost wager, and if Sébastien is to make it through his harrowing journey alive he must keep his wits about him and pray that luck is on his side. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide Spout Group Post: Foreign Gems http://www.spout.com/groups/Friends_of_Foreign_Flicks/Foreign_Gems/591/27980/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Foreign Gems
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Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 4/29/2008 7:24:36 PM
Body: So, let's here it. I'd like to get a good list of lesser known foriegn films going that we could all use as recomendations to dump into our netflix queues or find at the Blockbuster or even in the library. Obscurity counts here people. I'll start with an Indian film, The Terrorist (1998) by cininmatographer, Santosh Sivan. As is expected, this film directed by a cinematographer is filled with some of the most breath-taking shots I've seen. The story is about a young girl in the militia who has applied and been excepted to the highly prestigious position of suicide bomber. It takes you through her journey as she prepares to do her final duty for her cause. I really can't recommend this film enough. All right who's next?
]]>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:36 GMTForeign GemsFriends of Foreign FlicksSo, let's here it. I'd like to get a good list of lesser known foriegn films going that we could all use as recomendations to dump into our netflix queues or find at the Blockbuster or even in the library. Obscurity counts here people. I'll start with an Indian film, The Terrorist (1998) by cininmatographer, Santosh Sivan. As is expected, this film directed by a cinematographer is filled with some of the most breath-taking shots I've seen. The story is about a young girl in the militia who has applied and been excepted to the highly prestigious position of suicide bomber. It takes you through her journey as she prepares to do her final duty for her cause. I really can't recommend this film enough. All right who's next?4/29/2008 7:24:36 PMSo, let's here it. I'd like to get a good list of lesser known foriegn films going that we could all use as recomendations to dump into our netflix queues or find at the Blockbuster or even in the library. Obscurity counts here people. I'll start with an Indian film, The Terrorist (1998) by cininmatographer, Santosh Sivan. As is expected, this film directed by a cinematographer is filled with some of the most breath-taking shots I've seen. The story is about a young girl in the militia who has applied and been excepted to the highly prestigious position of suicide bomber. It takes you through her journey as she prepares to do her final duty for her cause. I really can't recommend this film enough. All right who's next?