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You're probably right, I need to stop skimming posts. Oh, well, still liked the movie.“There is a great deal of difference in believing something still, and believing it again.”
― W.H. Auden
"God made the angels to show His splendour - as He made animals for innocence and plants for their simplicity. But men and women He made to serve Him wittily, in the tangle of their minds."
-- Robert Bolt, A Man for All Seasons
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
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Lincoln
I liked it a lot, despite being really tired going into it and nodding off a time or two. Tons of dialogue, so this takes some energy to watch- much like watching StarTrek- The Next Generation. What's enjoyable about this movie is Daniel Day-Lewis' acting and the little foibles he brings to the character that we've always read about but haven't really been brought to life in cinematic portrayals(the high, reedy voice, etc.) It's just fun to listen to him speak and interact with people as Lincoln.
For a movie called Lincoln, however, it was pretty tightly focused on the 13th Amendment drama. I was kind of wanting more of a chronological spectrum of the man's life. I suppose this snapshot was sufficient though. oh well!
"I'm anti, can't no government handle a commando / Your man don't want it, Trump's a bitch! I'll make his whole brand go under,"Comment
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We saw this today and we just loved it. Daniel Day Lewis was Lincoln. He, Sally Field, & Tommy Lee Jones were spectacular. Best film I've seen in ages. I'm not ashamed to admit I was brought to tears on several occasions.Originally posted by Commando View PostLincoln
I liked it a lot, despite being really tired going into it and nodding off a time or two. Tons of dialogue, so this takes some energy to watch- much like watching StarTrek- The Next Generation. What's enjoyable about this movie is Daniel Day-Lewis' acting and the little foibles he brings to the character that we've always read about but haven't really been brought to life in cinematic portrayals(the high, reedy voice, etc.) It's just fun to listen to him speak and interact with people as Lincoln.
For a movie called Lincoln, however, it was pretty tightly focused on the 13th Amendment drama. I was kind of wanting more of a chronological spectrum of the man's life. I suppose this snapshot was sufficient though. oh well!
Spielberg did a marvelous job of introducing dozens of characters of historical significance without patronizing us with boring or transparent explanations for their appearance. For a history buff like me I found that refreshing and it really kept the dialogue moving forward."Either evolution or intelligent design can account for the athlete, but neither can account for the sports fan." - Robert Brault
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The Eagle starring Magic Mike as a Roman Centurion. Flipped past it the other night. It was cheesy and unrealistic at parts but I still enjoyed it.Comment
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The book was based (loosely) on Team of Rivals, which devoted maybe 5 pages to the 13th Amendment. I was surprised they made that the focus of the movie. But it was fascinating to me.Originally posted by Commando View PostLincoln
I liked it a lot, despite being really tired going into it and nodding off a time or two. Tons of dialogue, so this takes some energy to watch- much like watching StarTrek- The Next Generation. What's enjoyable about this movie is Daniel Day-Lewis' acting and the little foibles he brings to the character that we've always read about but haven't really been brought to life in cinematic portrayals(the high, reedy voice, etc.) It's just fun to listen to him speak and interact with people as Lincoln.
For a movie called Lincoln, however, it was pretty tightly focused on the 13th Amendment drama. I was kind of wanting more of a chronological spectrum of the man's life. I suppose this snapshot was sufficient though. oh well!
There is another thread on this movie that you might enjoy:Originally posted by Blueintheface View Post
“There is a great deal of difference in believing something still, and believing it again.”
― W.H. Auden
"God made the angels to show His splendour - as He made animals for innocence and plants for their simplicity. But men and women He made to serve Him wittily, in the tangle of their minds."
-- Robert Bolt, A Man for All Seasons
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
--Antoine de Saint-ExuperyComment
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Did anyone see Chasing Mavericks? I feel like checking that out this week.Fitter. Happier. More Productive.
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Hopefully this week while we are out of town for Thanksgiving. I need to check what the theater in somewhat rural No Cal is showing.Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post"You interns are like swallows. You shit all over my patients for six weeks and then fly off."
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War Horse. I loved it, but I'm pretty much a sucker for horse movies."Remember to double tap"Comment
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We saw the new Bond over the weekend.
Liked it quite a bit better than the last two, Quantum and Casino Royale.Will donate kidney for B12 membership.Comment
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You and my wife and daughters. They are watching National Velvet right now.Originally posted by venkman View Post"You interns are like swallows. You shit all over my patients for six weeks and then fly off."
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Tell your daughters that the horse breaks its leg so it has to be put down and its tanned hide is used as synthetic velvet for a painting of Elvis. I guarantee they won't ever want to watch that movie again.Originally posted by hostile View Post"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill
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I loved Casino Royale, but hated the last one. Skyfall is worth picking up at redbox in a few months.Originally posted by The_Douger View PostJesus wants me for a sunbeam.
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Silver Linings Playbook.
Liked it.So Russell...what do you love about music? To begin with, everything.Comment
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Saw "21 Jump Street" last night. I enjoyed it."I don't know the origin of said bitch booming."-Art Vandelay
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'The Life of Pi'. Saw it last night in 3D. It is one of the most visually stunning movies I have seen. The CGI blends seamlessly with live action. Plot wise, the movie got off to a great start. I knew I was supposed to clue in to a timeless truth by the end, but I'm not sure if I got it. In the end, it didn't matter. It was more of a 'journey' type film. I'd give it a solid 'B'."...you pointy-headed autopsy nerd. Do you think it's possible for you to post without using words like "hilarious," "absurd," "canard," and "truther"? Your bare assertions do not make it so. Maybe your reasoning is too stunted and your vocabulary is too limited to go without these epithets."
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