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Silly Mayans.
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Fuck yeah! My sister didn't know there was more than one movie. Her reaction at the end of the Hobbit? Priceless...
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Dec. 22, 2012, 9:10 a.m. CST
I didn't get to see The Hobbit last week after Saturday's debacle.
by Deceased Fan
I assume you enjoyed it Puttgrass? Hopefully I can catch it soon.
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So that we could all be together, my family had Christmas last Saturday on the 15th. After I got off work Friday night I wrapped gifts til around 6 am Saturday. Then I drove me and my Mom up to my Sister's house. A 2 hour drive. Felt longer. My Sister made a traditional Christmas dinner. Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, etc. Later we exchanged gifts. It was all very cozy and warm. But I was running on the fumes of the fumes of the last drop in my tank... I was there at 12 midnight CST, but at 1 am my engine gave one last sputter and stalled. I hope to be there tonight. There's just this little matter of my $1200 water bill for last month and the required repairs to fix that nasty little problem... At least I haven't been up for 48 hours. Merry Christmas everybody! Or. Happy Holidays! Whichever you like.
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I hope Santa brings you some CA$H. $1200?? Wha happened?
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Dec. 22, 2012, 9:29 a.m. CST
From the files of Throwing Myself On A Grenade For The Good Of The Platoon:
by WeLiveStill...OrNot
I'm going to see CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WORLDS AWAY 3D this afternoon. The things I won't do for this show...
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But then again I think we know that already. Good cover tho. (Well if I HAVE to...riight.) ;)
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SSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My front yard goes about 50/60 ft to the bayou (Bayou Blue) that runs parallel to Bayou Blue Rd which is another 15 ft passed the other side of the bayou. The bayou is the parish line. So my mail boxes by the road are in another parish. Anyway, 20 ft from my house the yard starts sloping down to the bayou. The water meter is 15 ft down the slope to the bayou. The water connects to the end of my house that is opposite to my carport. So when I get home at night, I cross the culvert and park and go inside. I haven't had a reason to be in my front yard for a long time. The grass stopped growing some time ago with the cold weather and all. Apparently, the pipe has broken near where the slope begins. The water flows back along the pipe and then to the bayou. When? I don't know. According to the bill about 317,000 gallons of water has gone into the bayou. $1200. Cha-Ching! I have dig up the broke part and fix it. Yay.
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Yay!
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I know a great plumber. Unfortunately he's in Raleigh. Best of luck l.h.
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Only 3 places show it in 48 FPS in Louisiana. Being at my Sister's I had to go the one in Baton Rouge. The Cinemark Perkins Rowe and XD. XD because they have their own version of IMAX at Cinemark. Since it ain't IMAX, no 9 minutes of Star Trek: Into Darkness. Just the full trailer. Waaaahh! I have never been to a Cinemark theater before. I thought it was very nice. The XD screen IS the wall you're facing in the theater. It goes to all 4 corners. Very nice, indeed. I thought the Hobbit was very good. I enjoyed it. The 48 FPS 3D in XD was amazing to look at. I never had any problems with it at all. Some have compared the characters movements to old silent films. Like they were sped up. I saw none of that. Everything was highly detailed and had a very fluid quality to its movement. Things just seemed to POP from the screen. It had a realness like comparing an old B&W movie to a live TV broadcast. I hope this 48 FPS thing catches on because I like it! And the movie was good too! How about that, Non-Believers?! Pete did a good job! This is a somewhat lighter tale than LOTR, but then The Hobbit is a somewhat lighter book. Go see it. I can't wait for the next one! And neither can my Sister! *snicker-snicker*
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I. I have no words.
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I. I have no tissues.
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Dec. 22, 2012, 12:02 p.m. CST
Alrighty fellas... Jennifer Lawrence HOT or NOT? (sorry realsdias and moviemanstill)
by Deceased Fan
Actually to be fair. Bradley Cooper HOT or NOT? Herc you may answer both.
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not xmas...bah humbug screeners are going out to voters and intrepid gophers, pissed at being pissed on are uploading all that shit
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Dec. 22, 2012, 6:48 p.m. CST
deceased... - What do you mean by: after Saturday's debacle.
by L.H.Puttgrass
I guess things went awry.
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Listening to last weeks show.
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But I saw a gravestone today that had the name "Jennifer Lawrence" on it. It really put things* in perspective. *nothing
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No not the show, but my personal failure with The Hobbit. My post last week entitled FUCK explains it all. No big deal, just my luck.
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I believe that Liam Neeson has killed no less than 15 people tonight in his quest to find and free gotilk from his captors!
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So, not. Jon Hamm, hot. Sorry, on East Coast for holidays, and down with a nasty cold. Just took meds, so I'll be out. Plus, my mother has her monstrous Christmas open house tomorrow night (tons of trees, decor, etc. with which I have assisted this week). So, I am about Christmas-ed out, so to speak.
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I Believe That Atheists Don't Have No Songs! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wogta8alHiU
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If you can look past the occassional lazy eye, what you've got is a stunning young lady who I think is only getting hotter. I would insert a Winter's Bone joke, but I think I just did.
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Thanks for playing. I just got over the sickness so I wish you well.
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As was the almond that just burnt the roof of my mouth. Damn you tempting fresh out the oven Chex mix!
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I DREAMED A DREAMED GONE BYYYYYY
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I think J.Law (love random celeb abbreviated names) is a stone cold fox.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 12:20 a.m. CST
You missed people having trouble getting 3D glasses to work.
by Shermdawg
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I love tuning in with Kern already fired up.
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There is some soft-core porno on Skinimax that has the same script.
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I do not work for Kevin Smith. Just a fan of the show.
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and it came in the form of comic book men, which could have been used to promote brick and mortar shops from here to main instead he chose to pimp his own shit so fuck him fuck that fat bastard
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It was fun!
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Anytime.
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as cruise has two facial expressions, how can you tell
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Dec. 23, 2012, 12:47 a.m. CST
I've been avoiding Tom Cruise movies for about a month now.
by Deceased Fan
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Than the average adult male.
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just down to earth i am and i get dates by faking screen tests and i too am a front man for one of the most dangerous cults in the world
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will voice over for food
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But then we got Jay Z and Beyonce so there was no need to continue.
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Well, caught a few minutes.....
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Hi l.h. How are you?
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There is only 50 minutes left. Maybe if you shoot a random person in the head a clue or a lead will reveal itself! Try it, Liam!
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I'd blow my load on Paul Rudd. Wait What?!
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Your TAKEN side thread is funny. Keep it up.
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Rudd is hot.
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Osama Dies At The End.
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Love that man.
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He WILL find him!
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He has the skill set. Good luck Qui-Gon.
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FACT
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Dec. 23, 2012, 1:30 a.m. CST
If anyone sees Liam Neeson running down the street with gun in hand, please get out of his way.
by L.H.Puttgrass
He is a busy man and time is running out!
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the movie wouldve been better if he had whacked his kid
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Jk. I'll stop now.
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I liked Tree of Life, sue me.
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Is the time shift permanent? The homepage seemed to advertise such.
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at the witch"s castle
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Mr. Neeson will soon be there! Just listen for the gunfire or people crying out in pain as there bones are broken. Liam is coming! His fists clinched in rage!! Like Mr. K.E.R.N.
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but put tom cruise in it and string him up and ill go
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I'm somewhat sleepy... ...and my hands are clinched in rage. Which makes typing hard.
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syndication deal around the corner
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Why is it people who shop exclusively at Walmart love it.
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Same shit.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 1:46 a.m. CST
LOVE is George Martin's son doing a mashup and remix of Beatles songs
by MGTHEDJ
It's great. MR KERN we disagree.
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I'm typing with one thumb and one eye open.
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And I have to get up and go to church, being Dad is a preacher.......
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Yes, it will remain this way till at least March.
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That's not true at all.....unless someone got their Monster Truck Rally tickets mixed up.
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Perhaps... the A B C's of me.
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The behind the scene clips about the remastering done for Love were fascinating to me. There are some transitions on the soundtrack that I don't like, but overall I found both the show and the soundtrack to be very enjoyable.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 1:50 a.m. CST
Wew're taking a break so Mr. K.E.R.N. can unclinch his rageful hands.
by L.H.Puttgrass
See you in a few minutes.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 1:50 a.m. CST
I don't go to Walmart. But everyone who gurgles about Cirque....
by MovieManStill
....look like they must shop there. Hate me.
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I'm icing cookies.
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kevin smith is a fat emperor with no clothes the panel thinks cruise is a down to earth guy (even though he has never been seen with anyone who isnt a scientologist or a big star) herc thinks new wave was all about elvis costello judd apatow shits gold mr kern is a xenophobe who likes to look at naked blue guys doing cool tricks
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Yeah gotta get up for family Christmas breakfast in 5 hrs. Kids will be up in 4. Ugh.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 1:54 a.m. CST
Unfortunately, there's no innuendo, it's Christmas y'know.
by Shermdawg
Way too many cookies.
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Mom makes a great ice cream dessert pie, though.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 1:57 a.m. CST
welivestill...ornot - Timechange, are you serious? March?
by L.H.Puttgrass
Liam Neeson has just entered the Bakersfield city limits. He's fighting his way to a certain radio station... ... his fists clinched tightly in a vengeful rage...
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You make Christmas happen when you can.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 2 a.m. CST
I just wanted to make sure that my cold medication isn't...
by MovieManStill
fucking with me.
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Santa's cool too tho.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 2:02 a.m. CST
Merry Christmas / Happy Hannakah / Kwanza / Christmakah / Festivus / Life Day, y'all!
by Shermdawg
Catch ya next week.
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That about sums it up!
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That's a plus! Love you guys/gal. Merry Christmas! Peace. Deceased...
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Be safe and have a wonderful holiday! See you next week...
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Dec. 23, 2012, 2:05 a.m. CST
Staying up til 2 am every Saturday til March makes me clinch my hands...
by L.H.Puttgrass
...IN RAGE!!! Possibly nerd-rage.
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;) To all a good night!!
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"Klling Them Softly" was by no means horrible but left me walking out of the cinema with a "so what?" thought-bubble floating above my head. Not recommended. "Silver Linings Playbook" was a solid romantic comedy about a pair with mood disorders. I loved Jennifer Lawrence, who was so sexy and funny she made me want to see "Hunger Games" when it hits pay cable in a few days. I hereby recommend. Thanks to all who listened, posted and/or called this week; see you next Saturday!
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Dec. 23, 2012, 2:12 a.m. CST
Mr. Neeson wishes you all a Merry Christmas! He also wishes you would just open the door.
by L.H.Puttgrass
Because he has dynamite, and he knows how to use it. The choice is yours. Just tell him where he can find gotilk.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 2:14 a.m. CST
I step away to talk to Mom for a sec, and everyone's gone......
by MovieManStill
She's baking away. So, Merry Christmas to anyone still in the room. Even poodles.
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for some reason, christians cant think logically during this season jews only came to jerusalem twice during the year...fall and spring...during major holidays had jesus been born in a manger during the winter..son of god or not, he wouldve died of hypothermia....yes...it gets frickin cold in bethlehem in december...ive been there dec 25th was chosen because christianity was taken over by the romans and they liked the winter solstice holiday as for anthologies...lets face it, tv writers today are just not as creative as those from the 50s and 60s and really have nothing to say has nothing to do with sci fi...and everything to do with the fact that serling used sci fi to get around the censors, who were too fucking stupid to realize that he was using sci fi to make social commentary...which was verboten at the time
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Kidding aside. I've got his email if you want to go that route. Let me know at myoldscreennameatgmail Merry Christmas!
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And I can think quite logically during this time.
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Dec. 23, 2012, 2:24 a.m. CST
I just can't believe that nobody on-air recognized....
by MovieManStill
the "Oz" music. Amazing.......
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When I choose to celebrate the birth of my Lord and savior doesn't have to be the exact date. Which I've read was most likely closer to October. No matter. For me it's why I celebrate not when, but peace to you anyway.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr7EBuz-2xI Axel Rose's fists must be clinched in such a rage.
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I'm out next week. I'll be on an island off the coast of Thankgodiaintworkin. If I can get cell service, I'll try to check in. Later.
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I *hate* Wizard of Oz. I wouldn't play someone a Pearl Jam deep cut and be bummed out if they couldn't name it.
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...so I'm not sure WTF you're talking about, bitch.
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I like the Tin Man. (name the above quote, bitches) I get your deep cuts point Mike, but *hate*?! C'mon.
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Is it some sort of "it wasn't like the book" issue? Or do actual dwarves freak you out?
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Zorak and I are very saddened by the news. The Klugman has passed from this world at the age of 90. http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=781905
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Saw it way, way too much growing up. There were only so many movies that our school allowed to students to view, and we had so many delayed starts to our days because of inclement weather that we watched it way too many times. It's a great movie, I loved it as a kid, but I cannot stand to watch it now because of the sense memories associated with it.
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"Sense memories"????? God.
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Santa just finished wrapping presents, stuffed his last stocking, ate his cookies and is now off to bed. Hopefully my two little ones will sleep a little longer than usual. That'd be a gift. Goodnight friends, have a safe and joyous holiday. Peace. Deceased...
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Santa just finished wrapping presents, stuffed his last stocking, ate his cookies and is now off to bed. Hopefully my two little ones will sleep a little longer than usual. That'd be a gift. Goodnight friends, have a safe and joyous holiday. Peace. Deceased...
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Good show.
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So I went in cold in that respect.
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AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Just dropped the kids off with the Wicked Witch. So I'm off to see the Wizard, err...I mean chill out with the family and get some Chinese Take Out. Fa ra ra ra ra...ra ra ra ra.
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Except for you, Movieman, you wretched piece of shit. Here, I'll dumb it down for you even more: "I don't like that movie because I done saw it too many times and it brings back sad pictures in my head." Even that, though, isn't dumbed down enough for you, seeing as how in past talkbacks your stream-of-conscious nonsense can't be applied to any kind of continuity from post to post. Sorry, wait, I mean: "You say things that don't make sense, then get offended over something like song identification." No wait, that was probably too hoighty toighty too I meant "Different strokes for different folks." No, I got it: "Guy one like one thing, other guy like other thing; neither guy wrong, all things okay."
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I went in only with fans of the book raving about them and it worried me that it wouldn't live up to their hype. I don't know if I want to start reading the books, but I'm definitely down for more movies like this. I'm curious to see how McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible involvement plays out. I hope it doesn't fizzle out like the Fincher/Carnahan projects.
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Dec. 26, 2012, 8:04 a.m. CST
(Makes same face as Flick after Ralphie pummeled Farkus.)
by Deceased Fan
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I spotted your old pal in another tb. Similar post that he sent here awhile back. I wish him the best in the new year.
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recording another one today. go BBCAmerica! I had stopped watching Who after Baker. So yea, it's been a while. But i got sucked in yesterday and i'm liking the new companion shown on "The Snowmen". I also have off thursday. wonder if they have a marathon going tomorrow too? I also wonder what the Kern Krew and Herc thinks of Dr. Who. Don't think i've ever heard them mention the show and now that Gaimen is writing them, C'MON!
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You have succeeded where Mr. Neeson has failed... This is so unlike Mr. Neeson. You've been watching a little A Christmas Story, haven't you?
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Dec. 26, 2012, 12:47 p.m. CST
Are you people fighting over the Wizard of Oz? Really?
by L.H.Puttgrass
Okay. I think the Wicked Witch of the West sews socks that smell! Ha! So there! I think that the Wizard of Oz is a classic that was made in a different place and time that can never be recreated and probably shouldn't! *cough! Raimi. cough! cough!!* So there! Again!! Ha! Ha! Haha! HA!
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It's hard to avoid 'round here as my bro's a MEGA Judy Garland fan (tho I think he prefers Meet Me In St. Louis) I still enjoy watching it from time to time with the munchkins. But hey, Mikey don't like it. So what! As far as Raimi's Oz...hmmm. I'll check it out. And we can argue about it right here in the best goddamn talkback there is.
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