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QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Apr 17 2007, 07:40 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 17 2007, 09:34 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 16 2007, 12:48 PM) Actually I hate Tom Hanks since he became the Oscar-winning favorite son of Hollywood. Forrest Gump now there's a stupid shit film if ever I saw one... Did his popularity and Oscar wins somehow lessen his acting abilities? I think Forest Gump is brilliant, as is Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks is one of the few Hollywood favorites that I think deserves all the accolades he gets. Though I didn't think Forrest Gump was brilliant (I thought it was okay), I do think he's proven himself many times over. tom Hanks in forrest gum was great, completly deserving of every accolade he recieved. But when he tried to carry those accolades over to "Castaway" it didn't go over so well. Castaway was an alright film, but listening to Tom Hanks talking to a beach volleyball for 2 hours is too freakin much

1. Chuck Norris sleeps with his eyes open 2. The rate of accelleration for an object falling to earth is 9.81 meters a second 3. It takes light from the sun 8 minutes to reach earth

QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 15 2007, 11:49 AM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Apr 15 2007, 07:00 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 15 2007, 10:22 PM) QUOTE (JohnnyBlaze @ Apr 15 2007, 02:58 AM) QUOTE (alphseeker @ Apr 15 2007, 12:13 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 14 2007, 07:03 AM) QUOTE (doubled_mystic @ Apr 13 2007, 10:04 PM) well, I'll post this knowing before hand I'm going to get ripped to shreds for it, but among my most hated films ever are two recent trilogies, that seemingly everyone else in America thought were great. I of course speak of The Matrix and Lord of the Rings trilogies. The one film from each trilogy that I had the misfortune of seeing were so bad they put me to sleep. The Matrix while I was in the theater. On a good note, I didn't have to pay for the ticket, and I got a good two and a half hour nap out of it. Just horrible movies. And with the Matrix, what else could you expect, it starred Keanu Reeves, who's only good films were The Devil's Advocate (because of Pacino) and the Replacements (because of Gene Hackman and the actor who played the kicker). The 2nd and 3rd Matrix movies were ok. Certainly not a great way to end the story, but at least it was pretty to look at. The first Matrix, on the other hand, was an absolute masterpiece. The LOTR trilogy to me is one of the finest creations, even works of art, ever produced in cinema as far as I'm concerned. An absolute phenomenal achievement on every level, and one that will undoubtedly stand the test of time, continuing to give great enjoyment to hundreds of millions for decades to come. Some of the worst movies of all time??? So how was that for ripping you to shreds? Meh, it's all opinions. You know I still like you regardless doubled_mystic, bad taste in movies and all. Yeah i don't understand the LOTR's in the most hated category. He is certainly one of the group of about a hundred people in the world that feel that way - But that's His opinion - I wouldn't put The Matrix or LOTR movies as my most hated BUT I don't like them AT ALL. Matrix 1 and 2 and LOTR 1 & 3 put me to sleep (I didn't see Matrix 3 or LOTR 2...and 'NO' I wasn't tired or sleepy when I saw those flicks). I tried watching LOTR 1 twice because everyone seemed to have a hard on for it. I thought I might've been missing some classic movie. Well, I fell asleep both times. And the same thing happened with Matrix 1...tried to see it twice and fell asleep both times. I'll admit that Matrix and LOTR are visually cool but that's where it ends for me. Do you not like sci-fi and fantasy in general? As far as I'm concerned, the 1st Matrix and the LOTR trilogy is about as good as it gets in the sci-fi and fantasy arena... Yes I like sci-fi and fantasy. I liked the original Star Wars movies, some of the Star Trek movies, Terminator, Alien, many superhero movies (which could be be categorized in sci-fi and/or fantasy), etc. I just didn't like the Matrix and LOTR movies. I strongly disagree that they're as good as it gets in that arena as you stated. Well, in terms of sci-fi, The Matrix is somewhat non-traditional - it's not an outer space epic, but it is sci-fi. There are a LOT of great sci-fi movies that have been made, including many of the ones you've mentioned. The Lord of the Rings movies, on the other hand - to me they have no equal in the world of fantasy movies, not even close. To me it would be like comparing an 8-year old's art with Monet or Picasso or whatever someone's favorite artist are. They are absolute masterworks. Of course you're netitled to your opinion, but I'm just puzzled to no end when people don't like those movies, much less hate them. My wife and I have the extended versions of all three and we've watched them countless times. Pure art of the highest order. Then again, people can't understand my loathing of VT and insist that's high art too, so I guess there's no accounting for taste. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dZUJj2DSc8 Ok I am a fan of LOTR, but Randall makes some good points against LOTR. And you can't compare The Rings to the Star Wars saga. The Force will always hold true. (and that includes the prequel trilogy as well)

QUOTE The Road Goes on Forever, and the Party Never Ends - Robert Earl Keen

It's kinda sad, Anna Nicole Smith's death has caused more pulblicity that the deaths of the the last 2 presidents combined (Ford, Regan). And now a movie, this is kind of getting out of hand,

I love this album, but this is probably my least faviorate cover for a Pink Floyd album. The Final Cut, great music, not so great artwork http://www.w-fenec.org/photos/2004/rock/pink_floyd_final_cut.jpg

Is it just me, or does anyone else go see movies on the midnight screenings of films on the Thursday (Technically Friday) before the films air? I love these screenings, you don't have to deal with the Friday night crowds, and the crowds you do deal with are older than the middle school children and the Younger High School crowd. These are movies I've seen for a midnight screening 1. Star Wars ep.3 2. Pirates of the Caribbean: DMC 3. Saw 3 4. X-Men The Last Stand 5. Clerks 2 just to name a few. So does anyone else do the midnight thing?

Now that the change has been made its now.... http://products.priceclash.co.uk/images/nodrop/220/B000026A08/music/anderson-bruford-wakeman-howe.jpg vs. http://home.q04.itscom.net/hiropon/meddle.jpg vs. http://www.thebestlinks.com/images/6/6c/Rush_Hemispheres.jpg i voted storm, but it is very close. These are the 3 best cover art artists in the music business

It would be easier if you let song titles in. And thats what I'll do. 2112 Red Barchettas Driven to Rivendell beneath, between, and behind the Trees.... Screw this, adding songs titles dosen't make this easier. Verbs are hard to come by in the titles of Rush songs or Albums

QUOTE (Finbar @ Apr 7 2007, 02:11 PM) I really think Roger Dean should've been included in this poll. But of course, that's just IMFO! Yes, Mod's please add Roger Dean. I completly forgot about him (Yes, Asia) when I made this . Ashamed I should be. Please add him and alter the tiltle of the thread please

QUOTE (tangdog @ Apr 7 2007, 11:09 AM) Syme has also done some good work for Megadeth and DT. I know and Storm has also done work for Audio Slave and Alan Parsons. I was merely putting what the're most known for.

I love both these artists and have each helped the bands they do covers for shine. Storm is mostly known for his cover art with Pink Floyd and Syme as you know is known for his work with Rush . It's http://discoblog.houste.info/images/Pink%20Floyd%20-%20Animals.jpg vs http://www.hall9000.de/rubriken/service/plattentruhe/grafiken/rush_test.jpg Take your pick (Note this is not a comparison of music, just cover art) And mods, if you feel another artist deserves a spot fell free to add them on.

QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Apr 4 2007, 03:24 PM) [/quote] Spielberg is SOOO OVERRATED!! I will defend this point if you would like me to. Basically it all boils down to he couldn't make a climax in his movies if his life depended on it. He chokes and ruins the whole thing, ie Minority Report. Close Encounters of the Third Kind. There, an excellent climax by Mr. Spielberg. A movie ending thats probably on my top 15 at least

QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 3 2007, 03:32 PM) If you want a truly overrated director then here it is, I give you M. Night Shyamalan... Signs - Crap The Village - over the top, unconvincing, mind-freezing and sleep-inducingly boring. Unbreakable - totally stupid and laughable The Sixth Sense - THE most overrated film of all time, drawn out, slow, boring and a damp squib of a denouement... I totally don't get why this guy's films are popular... I was going to say Shyamalan as well. I just can't get into his films. And his name is a testimate to how bad horror films were in the 90's (other than Silence of the Lambs) . Concidering he made the "best critically acclaimed" horror film in that decade "Sixth Sense". Hell Eli Roth only has 2 films under his belt and he's a better filmmaker that M. Night Shyamalan.

I loved the Profanity episode. I loved how they bashed the FCC, and paid tribute to the Great Lenny Bruce

If anyone has seen this show, they know when I say this is one of the greatest shows on TV right now. Anyone else have any opinions.

Tim Burton's stuff is all alright with me (other than the Planet of the Apes remake, awful film), but the most overrated film maker in hollywood is M. Night Shamalyan. I cannot enjoy any of his films. He is too overrated.

Seed of Chucky- By far the worst film i've ever seen. The Child's Play films were great up until the "Of Chucky" films. If "Bride" was a nut-shot to the Franchise, this film is casteration. A good franchise DEAD I tolerated the Bride, as it didn't ruin the previous three films and continued the story. But "Seed" was just awful. I guarentee you this film playes on a continous non-stop loop in hell. I shocks me that two actors from Lord of the Rings Brad Dourif (albiet Chucky first) and Billy Boyd.

Don't let the Disney logo fool you into passing this franchise off, this is Bruckheimer we're talking about. Disney realised with the first Pirates of the Caribbean that pairing up with Bruckheimer was a good idea. And achieved great results (albiet not of that of Pirates) with National Treasure. I am looking foward to this flick.

I know I'm about 8 months late on this review. But I saw Alice Cooper at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville last september. Easily one of the best concerts i've ever been to

Truly f***ing amazing read thanks again

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I love this guy and have all his movies (That are Canon to Clerks i.e set in the Viewaskewineverse) My vaviorate is probably Dogma. This guy is a great filmmaker and I strongly recomend for those who have not seen his films to go and see them. Snoochie Boochies..........

"Adventure, Excitement; A Jedi craves not these things." When used by Silent Bob (Quoting Star Wars) in Mallrats

Rush was in a bathtub with Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy farted. Geddy loudly exclaimed, "Wheres My Thing!?!". "It is in Alex's double neck Gibson, which is not the greatest place to find a gigantic wildebeast. Neil said fear the snow dogs or they will kill your family, then outa nowhere came Kurt Cobain shooting heroin in the face. "Ow!" Neil ran screaming, grabbed his drumsticks