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Personal statement: I'm an amateur film snob from Grand Rapids, MI.
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Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek (Trailer)
By FastBoat710 in FastBoat710 Blog
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 "So, I finally got around to seeing the new Star Trek trailer today and my goodness it was amazing. Very basic teaser where at first you aren't too sure what's going on and then the most amazing of surprises at the end. I'm kind of skeptical of Abrams' work on Star Trek and the thought of prequels just sickens me to start with, but this looks kind of promising.Time to get on ebay and order my uniform so I can watch the movie in style. I can't wait to see it in theatres. " [More]

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By FastBoat710 in Directors
"Great link.  Those were really funny.  I like the Ingmar one the best. " [More]

Re:Re:Re:Re: Top War Films
By FastBoat710 in Top 5
"Very true about the 40's and 50's Joem; how could that have slipped my mind.  I can maybe think of two movies from that period that aren't solely centered on America.  Then again, that's an easy war to be pro "good guys" with.  There was a defined enemy and we were the good out there to stop them.  Our troops were heroes to the nation.  Since then, though, the line hasn't been as apparent.And I definitely agree with you about war being infotainment on the news these days.  Of course, for the 24 hour news stations, war is no substitute for a poor little white girl being kidnapped or an OJ slow chase, but it's still good for the ratings.  Maybe within 20 years we'll be going to the theatres to watch Fox News or CNN show battles in THX. " [More]
Das Boot
Das Boot
Re:Re: Top War Films
By FastBoat710 in Top 5
"1.  I'll throw Das Boot Out there; definitely my favorite war movie.  Gripping realism, etc. that make a good war movie.  There's one scene in the beginning when they are on the bridge and the Captain tells the photographer to stop taking pictures until the men have their beards, because he doesn't want the British to see they are being killed by children.  Unbelievable scene.  The only way it could be more realistic is if they tacked on another three hours of just watching people clean.2.  All Quiet On The Western Front.  Another anti-war, war movie and another film from this list that is one of my favorite films of all time.  There is no glory of war shown in this movie.3. Dr. Strangelove:  I'm never too sure whether I should throw this in the war movies category or not.  It's my favorite movie and usually consider it one of my favorite war movies, but can never quite figure out where it belonds.4.  Apocolypse Now:  I actually never consider this a war movie u ... " [More]
We Were Soldiers
We Were Soldiers
Re:Re: Top War Films
By FastBoat710 in Top 5
"1.  I'll throw Das Boot Out there; definitely my favorite war movie.  Gripping realism, etc. that make a good war movie.  There's one scene in the beginning when they are on the bridge and the Captain tells the photographer to stop taking pictures until the men have their beards, because he doesn't want the British to see they are being killed by children.  Unbelievable scene.  The only way it could be more realistic is if they tacked on another three hours of just watching people clean.2.  All Quiet On The Western Front.  Another anti-war, war movie and another film from this list that is one of my favorite films of all time.  There is no glory of war shown in this movie.3. Dr. Strangelove:  I'm never too sure whether I should throw this in the war movies category or not.  It's my favorite movie and usually consider it one of my favorite war movies, but can never quite figure out where it belonds.4.  Apocolypse Now:  I actually never consider this a war movie u ... " [More]

Re:Deckard - android or human?
By FastBoat710 in sci-fi
"My vote has always been android.  That or none of it is real and is just an android dreaming of electric sheep. " [More]
Das Boot
Das Boot
The absolute best submarine mov ...
By FastBoat710 in FastBoat710 Blog
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 "Being a former submariner I've seen pretty much every submarine movie ever made and this is definitely the best.  The reality of this movie is absolutely gripping. " [More]

Re: best star trek movie?
By FastBoat710 in sci-fi
"The Motion Picture seems to get a lot of flak, but I seem to be watching it quite a bit lately. It definitely isn't Wrath of Kahn for me(that has a very special attachment to my nerdy heart) but I'd say as of late, TMP is my second favorite and I truly believe it has the best story of all the Star Trek movies. The idea of something from Earth being found and mutated and coming back home to find the meaning the life is incredible. V'gr is just trying to find what every other sentient being is. " [More]

Re: best star trek movie?
By FastBoat710 in sci-fi
"Definitely Kahn! "From hell's heart, I stab at thee."Depending on my mood, sometimes, The Undiscovered Country, ties for first. Both Nicholas Meyer movies rock. " [More]

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My top 10 movies of all time. Dr. Strangelove is always number one. Streetcar, On The Waterfro ...