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Thermopylae! by Down_In_Front	Aug 18th, 2006 02:12:08 AM
It was the Battle of Thermopylae!
"300 will be the beginning... by waylayer	Aug 18th, 2006 02:15:32 AM
the beginning of next year's geekasms, hopefully running all they way through SPIDER-MAN 2." They're making a second Spider-Man?! Anyone have any idea of the plot? Will Raimi be back to direct? I hope they don't use Venom. friendswithbenefits.com
YAY! Boobs & Action by b3mike	Aug 18th, 2006 02:23:16 AM
Doesn't get any better than that!
Next year's gonna be great for flicks by Thenedain	Aug 18th, 2006 02:28:22 AM
Or at least it can't be much worse than this year. Anyway, a movie based off the Battle of Thermopylae is pretty much a sure bet to a be a fantastic movie. Very few historical battles can be said to have had the impact that Thermopylae did on the history of the world. Of course, it's based off Frank Miller's take on it, so one can't even begin to think it'd be historically accurate, but it'll definitely be action filled and bloody as fuck. Definitely one to look forward to.
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re: Gates of Fire by Thenedain	Aug 18th, 2006 02:29:54 AM
To be honest, I truly believe Gates of Fire would have made the better movie. Though, I'm just happy to see a new movie about Thermopylae made!
GATES OF FIRE!!! by Anino	Aug 18th, 2006 02:30:52 AM
woohooooo!!! This is so going to kick all sorts of ass!!!
Re: Miller and All Star B&R by Thenedain	Aug 18th, 2006 02:32:02 AM
Ugh... I had so much hope for that comic, but it's so obvious that Miller's just jerking off on my wallet now. That fucking 6 page Batcave spread proved that one to me. Damn, that was such a waste...
Actionman is green and has no bone structure by Knugen	Aug 18th, 2006 02:32:39 AM
Thought I had seen them all. Seriously why the need to be planting shit. AICN - come on - this shit is getting annoying.
The Hot Gates sound HOT by Det. John Kimble	Aug 18th, 2006 02:33:08 AM
So looking forward to this.
yes, Gates of Fire by Anino	Aug 18th, 2006 02:33:42 AM
Excellent book. Like Saving Private Ryan meets Gladiator, but better. I too would have loved to see THAT as a movie--but I will settle for 300. I would have loved to see the characters of Gates of Fire on screen--men that were fierce, larger than life--that die valiantly only to become immortal legends. If you haven't read it, go to a bookstore right away or get it on amazon.
Thermopylae by Thenedain	Aug 18th, 2006 02:37:07 AM
For those interested in learning more about the actual Battle of Thermopylae, check out this book which provides a pretty good accounting of what might have actually happened: http://tinyurl.com/jyboc
I am looking forward to this movie... by Mr Brownstone	Aug 18th, 2006 02:44:31 AM
... but those reviews give chlorophyl a bad name.
A Film For Manly Men! by Hal2814	Aug 18th, 2006 02:53:06 AM
Didja know the Spartan men were all queer?
300 is already rated R by Russkov	Aug 18th, 2006 03:03:48 AM
Go to mpaa.org and search for 300. I guess they wanted a rating on content before putting all the special effects in.
Hmmm by DonnieDorko	Aug 18th, 2006 03:05:14 AM
Sounds almost as good as Blade2 from Harrys review of it... But still, got my hopes up high for this one..
Woo-hoo!!! by Cat_Corporation	Aug 18th, 2006 04:31:02 AM
Sounds brilliant. Yeah, I think Gates of Fire will have been a better bet for Ancient History geeks like me, because 300 is fantasy - but I don't care. At least I get to see my Spartans wedged in the Hot Gates behind their lambda blazons, openin' that can of whup ass one last time. Now make Seven Against Thebes!!
Plantcockulous... by Darth Fabulous	Aug 18th, 2006 04:57:05 AM

The Biggest Homo Erotic Epic Of All Time!!! by MetalWater	Aug 18th, 2006 05:20:26 AM
The only thing this movie is missing is Lance Bass coming out of the closet...and Brian Singer directing all the bare chested, bare legged men in this movie to assist him!!! Finally Spartacus has been surpassed as the greatest homage to homosexuality in film history...well, that and Brokeback Mountain!!!
HAZAAAA!!! by Rearden	Aug 18th, 2006 05:20:35 AM
I believe every word of it! (... nobody better rain on my parade)
Can't wait! by Rustycat	Aug 18th, 2006 05:41:06 AM
I Plugged this article on http://www.theplugg.com go vote!
Looking forwar to a review from a cinema fan by CellarDoor	Aug 18th, 2006 05:50:59 AM
Not a fan of comic books or someone that writes like a semi-literate teenager.
I have mixed faith in snyder and Watchmen by messi	Aug 18th, 2006 05:57:21 AM
I know if a Watchmen film gets done under him, visually it will be like the graphic novel. Just narrative wise not so sure. Either way I am glad this guy is willing to maybe release watchmen as two movies and to also even spend years developing it. 300 looks like it will kick serious amount of brutallity. Finally. Haven't seen a Dick flick in such a long time. Even if it involved sweaty bare chested men, but these men decapitate. so evens out.
I was at the same screening.. by Rindain	Aug 18th, 2006 06:08:42 AM
As a cinema fan, I was amazed by this film. One of the biggest reasons I go to the movies is see something that I have never seen before, somehting that shatters the old boundaries of the film medium and establishes new ones that others will aspire to achieve...and believe me, this is as big if not bigger than The Matrix in terms of never-before-seen visuals. It was simply astonishing.
"Tonight I Had My Face Blown Off..." by ZombieSolutions	Aug 18th, 2006 07:37:15 AM
Anything else get "blown off" at this hardcore butchgay man-meat festival? Seriously, this movie is going to be a HUGE THROBBING HIT in the gay community. All marketing THRUSTS should be targeted specially to PENETRATE the Gay community. BIG BULGING posters should be SPREAD throughout Chelsea. (Of course, I'm sure there are plenty of "straight" guys who find themselves oddly fascinated by the Spartans as well; as they charge, naked and glistening with sweat in the hot Greek sun, thrusting and Thrusting and THRUSTING their hot hard swords into the flanks of their enemies screaming "Helloooo, Sailor!"
ZombieSolutions.... by Buffalo500	Aug 18th, 2006 07:54:55 AM
....you're the type of person who gives homosexuals a bad name.
But is this movie as good as Krull? by stlfilmwire	Aug 18th, 2006 07:59:25 AM
Hmm? Hmm? Cyclops with a trident? I think not! ;)
Do You Prefer Nymphs Or Satyrs? by ZombieSolutions	Aug 18th, 2006 08:11:36 AM
In Sparta, baby, its all good!
First review is a plant. by Vi	Aug 18th, 2006 08:23:47 AM
But the 2nd one seems spot on. Either way, I am looking forward to this big time.
Are There Boobs? by The Ender	Aug 18th, 2006 08:26:06 AM

I was there too - the film SUCKED by Hate_Speech	Aug 18th, 2006 08:35:11 AM
Frank Miller is not as good as you think. He can't draw for shit.
Consider me excited. by tile_mcgillus	Aug 18th, 2006 09:33:21 AM
Stuck close to source material: CHECK! Involved original creator: CHECK! Captured essence of book: CHECK! This movie should be amazing! BTW the new Batman & Robin Frank Miller is by far the worst of Miller's career. Seeing batman through Robin's eyes was the only good part. The Black Canary bar fight scene made me stop reading. Besides his writing works so much better with his art. Jim Lee is a god in my eyes but the comic is like oil and water. They just don't mix.
first review is a Plant, second might be by chickychow	Aug 18th, 2006 09:57:59 AM
c'mon Harry and co. weed out these obvious fakes... Get it. WEED Out, eh - Huh? Hey, shut the fuck up! Fuck you, I don't answer to you!
I worked on it... by Utamoh	Aug 18th, 2006 10:05:41 AM
...and I can't wait to see the finished film. Mark my words - this film will have an impact on the whole action genre. It was a joy to work on and it will kick major ass.
too soon ... by readyoufool	Aug 18th, 2006 10:17:51 AM

Boobs, boobs, boobs... by Buck Turgidson	Aug 18th, 2006 10:23:34 AM
I like boobs.
Wow..more movie hype...been there done that by Bong	Aug 18th, 2006 11:49:14 AM
And as we know most of these glowing early reviews usually turn out flat wrong. remember that douche bag that called Sueprman Returns IMAX one of the greatest visual sensory experience or whatever.
I cannot wait by IMScully33	Aug 18th, 2006 11:50:50 AM
i saw the trailer at comic con and I am glad to hear the rest of the film matches up to the amazing trailer...I didn't doubt it would, but it's nice to hear anyway. March can't get here soon enough!
So let me get this straight by A G	Aug 18th, 2006 12:21:09 PM
So far all of the feedback on this film, especially the comic con footage that many posters and site staff have seen, has been extremely positive and complimentary. It is offical that the film has been screened to certain audiences, who also reacted very positively. Now, regardless of this, SOME OF YOU STUPID FUCKS ARE STILL SHOUTING "PLANT", SHUT THE FUCK UP ALREADY.
Females like Hot bodies too by Arion214	Aug 18th, 2006 12:30:23 PM
Not that bulging muscles, bare chests, and sturdy thighs are the only reason I want to see this film but it sure won't hurt by bringing in the female fans of the actors in their small costumes. Not me, though. I'll be there for the cinematic art, the fascinating story, the action sequences. Not just the handsome men and their ripped abs-- really! No, really!
Where...is...HARD...BOILED?! by MondoGundark	Aug 18th, 2006 01:16:40 PM
Hard Boiled is the movie I've been waiting forever to see, why don't Wachowskis, Miller & Darrow develop that one already... dammit!
... by blackthought	Aug 18th, 2006 02:50:11 PM
sweet
Obviously the film is going to be extremely by superninja	Aug 18th, 2006 05:30:52 PM
violent. But volumes of decapitations for the point of what, exactly? The way they are described seems pointless and also sort of sick.
I've always wanted to see this battle... by alienindisguise	Aug 18th, 2006 06:17:44 PM
in all its glory... Of course there's gonna be gay references made by idiotic minds leading up to and after this movie comes out.
Do any of you buy those Legacy Edition 12" Figures? by kabong	Aug 18th, 2006 09:50:12 PM
Many of you are f'cked up, so it seems likely.
superninja by messi	Aug 19th, 2006 05:56:18 AM
does everything need a point. why not just because? there are plenty of movies that don't involve many decapitations, watch them. it's like some people who said ong bak had too much fighting, like it should stick to a formula. if everything followed a point, there would be no risks and movies would all be the same.
Plant? Maybe the guy just really likes it? by messi	Aug 19th, 2006 05:59:16 AM
Guys here are so negative that anything with an ounce of positivity automatically is a plant review. maybe the guy just really really liked it.
This movie.... by Harysuxafat1	Aug 19th, 2006 02:50:52 PM
is gonna kick major amounts of ass. I'm not sure about the entire story being told in under 2 fucking hours though. This is cause for concern because there is a lot of ground to cover here and under 2 hours is gonna feel rushed.
Will it be gory? by NoHubris	Aug 19th, 2006 09:35:43 PM
If the film is actually as artistic as the graphic novel and true to Miller's work, then the violence in "300" should be visually stunning rather than gory.
tile_mcgillus (All Star B&R) by mbeemer	Aug 21st, 2006 12:39:02 PM
I haven't been reading it. What was that about a Black Canary bar fight (what issue?) and what didn't you like about it?

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