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This Sunday... Will You Be A Witness To History? Because I will! THE KING OF KONG and Steve Weibe working to break the record

Harry needs to wear a Kong suit to the screening. by ErnieAnderson	Aug 17th, 2007 11:22:21 PM
But it should be a RED Kong suit. He can be Donkey Rojo.
never heard of this movie til a week ago.. by white owl	Aug 17th, 2007 11:27:31 PM
but it sounds good, I got addicted to arcade games playing The Simpsons and Mortal Kombat 2 at the local Tilt and dollar cinema. Arcades rock.. but not as good as they used to.
THIRD!!! by GavinVanDraven	Aug 18th, 2007 12:01:12 AM
King of Kong: A Fistfull of Quarters... IN MY PANTS!!!!
How many hours would it take to break the record? by Lance Rock	Aug 18th, 2007 12:02:59 AM
A few, I'm guessing...
Put your Quarter up. by Wheel99	Aug 18th, 2007 01:12:07 AM
I could never get past the first screen.
I always preferred Donkey Kong Jr myself by Aphex Twin	Aug 18th, 2007 01:18:49 AM
My favorite 80's arcade game ever would have to be 1942 though.
Just saw it in Seattle... by totencough	Aug 18th, 2007 02:17:05 AM
Amazing. 5/5. Also, got a surprise visit from Steve Weibe! He and his wife did a Q&A, very cool.
Which Screening?? by master bitchfist	Aug 18th, 2007 02:24:51 AM
Harry, on the alamo's site it lists the movie playing at 6:45pm and 9:15pm and both of them are listed as having Steve as a special guest.... i wanna make sure I buy tixs to the right one. please help.
what do you mean by major? by billyhitchcock	Aug 18th, 2007 02:58:10 AM
NY, LA and Seattle apart from Austin are the only places showing it! gonna be in the ATL in two weeks, that's pretty major, and i wanna see this!!!!!!! :-)
Aw damn, the kill screen is just a short timer. by Horseflesh	Aug 18th, 2007 03:06:11 AM
According to wikipedia anyways... "Donkey Kong also featured a kill screen in the 22nd stage, the 117th screen. This is an example of a kill screen that is not due to an integer overflow, but rather oversight on the part of the designers. The amount of time allowed for any given screen is determined algorithmically during play, decreasing slowly as the player progresses. By the time the player reaches the 117th screen, there is simply not enough time for the screen to be completed."
"...being heralded by some idiot critics as a COMEDY." by The Dum Guy	Aug 18th, 2007 03:28:15 AM
Is that a jab at Moriarty?
Remember Midnight Madness? by kikuchiyoboy	Aug 18th, 2007 07:48:41 AM
That movie rocked. I don't know why I think of that film when I think of this film. Maybe it's because they had to play that video game and they were all geeking out on it.
What happened to Chasing Ghosts? by ELGordo	Aug 18th, 2007 07:56:52 AM
The other Arcade documentary? I really really really really want to see this.
Ummm Harry, you do realize you posted spoilers, right? by Cotton McKnight	Aug 18th, 2007 10:47:58 AM
That's a lot, dummy. One of the things about King of Kong was not knowing if Weibe breaks the record, and in fact every publication I have read gave a spoiler warning about the ending. Believe it or not, who holds the donkey kong record is NOT common knowledge, so that would have been a surprise. So thanks for that. Oh and while I am at it, thanks again for spoiling planet of the apes several years ago. You may recall that you had this big rant about how Matt Drudge spoiled the ending of the movie- only he didnt, YOU did! You see, when I went to his page that one day, I didnt understand what I was seeing because he didnt have it blazed across the screen. You however, gave it words and context. I am still mad at you about that.
Hey Harry.. by Cotton McKnight	Aug 18th, 2007 01:23:39 PM
sorry I called you dummy. You're a cool cat and I appreciate the heads up.
dont be sorry by foreignerbelt	Aug 18th, 2007 04:15:26 PM
Harry. asshole. I dont even think youre doing it by accident anymore. So I cant read anything you write anymore? You are fat.
Please edit the spoilers out of that article by Bob of the Shire	Aug 18th, 2007 04:29:33 PM
You tell people to see a film and then spoil the ending in the same breath? Fucking brilliant.
those aren't spoilers by sounding	Aug 18th, 2007 04:54:23 PM
the reference is to something that happened after the filming.
"not have anywhere to go each morning..." by Alonzo Mosely	Aug 18th, 2007 09:19:28 PM
Urge to kill, rising...
Harry, you're so fucking stupid it's goddamn incredible by lost.rules	Aug 19th, 2007 12:52:37 AM
He breaks the record!!!!!!!!!!! I've been dying to see this movie, and you spoiled it for me! Ever watch Conan, Harry? Harry Knowles... ASS!
Oh, and thanks for telling us you're watching HD DVDs. by lost.rules	Aug 19th, 2007 12:57:01 AM
I was very concerned.
No kidding, lost.rules by Cotton McKnight	Aug 19th, 2007 12:58:55 AM
I really didn't want to know the outcome, but I guess there's no way to avoid it if you are going to announce an appearance by Weibe. Well what he SHOULD have said is "Special appearance by Steve Weibe" and left it at that. But noooooo... well whatever, i'm sure I will like the movie regardless.
Poor Steve WIEBE (light spoiler) by Ditch Brodie	Aug 19th, 2007 01:36:37 AM
The referee in the film repeatedly mispronounces his name as "Weeb", and Harry repeatedly refers to him as "Steve Weibe". Maybe Steve WIEBE should form a misspelled name support group with Seth ROGEN.
Harry, you're an asshole by TequilaMocking	Aug 19th, 2007 01:57:21 PM
I'm glad I've already seen the movie. You just spoiled it.
All of you guys complaining about spoilers by Bass Bastardson	Aug 19th, 2007 03:07:20 PM
Must not have read ANY OTHER PRESS about this movie. Every article/review I've read about this film has "given away the ending". I've known the outcome of this thing for weeks. In fact, it has been talked about so openly that I didn't even realize that it was being kept a secret by anyone. But really, even if it was - how surprising is it that the good guy wins? Really? Oh and Cotton - Why are you still mad over Harry spoiling Planet of the Apes. You should have been happy that you didn't have to sit through that entire abomination just to find out the "twist". Harry freed you up to walk out of that piece of crap as soon as you realized that it was going to be total ass. By giving you the end of that movie Harry gave you a gift. If you didn't take advantage of that gift then that is your problem. That being said, yes Harry and all his accidental spoilers really do suck ass. I've had more than a couple films ruined for me here at aicn, so I do feel your pain - just not on this particular occasion.
what spoiler...I've seen it... by sounding	Aug 19th, 2007 04:30:26 PM
will one of the whiney bitches please specify what spoiler they think they've read? there isn't one.
It should be labeled a comedy... by alienindisguise	Aug 19th, 2007 05:37:23 PM
because watching anyone waste their time on a shitass game like Donkey Kong is pretty damn funny.
I've never been more excited to see a doc in my life! by Orionsangels	Aug 19th, 2007 08:34:09 PM
I dream about seeing it. I wonder if Myamoto the creator of Donkey Kong will watch a subtitled version? I'd like to hear his take on the film.
Bass Bastardson by Immortal_Fish	Aug 19th, 2007 10:38:25 PM
Thanks for providing me with easy outs on virtually any TB. We've always had, "Didn't you see the spoiler tag?" but that has now been followed up by the smash hit, "You should be thankful!" as well as the number one chart topper, "Were you surprised of the outcome, really?" Keep striving for excellence and soon, no one who dares tread TB will ever have to see another movie ever again. Not that it helped with Transformers. Were there any dick jokes in this?
SPOILER ALERT by Wile_E_Mac	Aug 19th, 2007 11:49:52 PM
Thanks for ruining the whole damned thing, Harry. I just went and watched the trailer. After that..ugh... what other option did I have? To wach the movie?
but seriously THE UNDERDOG WINS NOT by Wile_E_Mac	Aug 19th, 2007 11:50:39 PM
You douche.
So... by Dr. Chim Richalds	Aug 19th, 2007 11:51:30 PM
is there a new record? Also, for what it's worth, I would consider Harry's statement to contain a spoiler, even though I found out about the ending long ago. Some people do want to go into a little-known documentary like this blind.
so, the movie is great, but harry reccomends by Wile_E_Mac	Aug 19th, 2007 11:53:34 PM
Reading his damn spoilers first. You. Ruined. The movie. Thanks, Harry. There may be an epilogue but live action is reserved for those that DIDN'T KNOW THE OUTCOME OF THE FREAKIN MOVIE. U. R. An. Ass.
oh and FYI the 8% tilt green by Wile_E_Mac	Aug 19th, 2007 11:57:20 PM
Tastes like a jolly rancher and my girflriend is alreayd passed out from it, so aplogies for my spelling. Firefox wouldn't boot and explorer is a drunk friends worst spellchecker. Takje that 8th grade grammer.
and the fact checker reveals by Wile_E_Mac	Aug 20th, 2007 12:08:38 AM
thus: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-959 5_22-6200729.html
ummm actually..... by master bitchfist	Aug 20th, 2007 12:37:42 AM
no spoilers were given, i read this and was completely surprised by the ending, harry's comment was based on something that is not shown in the movie whatsoever
Another great doco! by End Darko	Aug 20th, 2007 12:43:19 AM
Man I cannot wait for this. I love arcade games especially the classics.
Hey Fish by Bass Bastardson	Aug 20th, 2007 02:43:30 AM
No Problem - I do what I can.
You bunch of whinging tits! by Swiss Trev	Aug 20th, 2007 05:12:16 AM
...it's a documentary!...something based on factual events, something that's happened in the past. If you're the kind of person interested in seeing this film (it's hardly mainstream) then you should know about its combatants and the outcome. I think the guys above who are squealing about spoilers aren’t really concerned about the film but are just looking for another transparent reason to bash Harry and his site – ffs!...stop coming here if you’re that offended/jealous of the guy, it’s simple….besides it’d mean the 95% of sane people who read this site won’t be subjected to your tripe – it gets old real quick and just makes you out to be a….well a tit. And as for those who have a legitimate spoiler grudge then consider the small percentage of fck up’s that Harry and the guys make considering the vast quantities of films they either review or comment on….maybe less than 1%?....that’s a pretty good ‘fck up’ ratio in my opinion.
Kill screen by thinboyslim.	Aug 20th, 2007 05:36:16 AM
http://tinyurl.com/35l2up after 4:35.
thinboyslim by ATARI	Aug 20th, 2007 07:32:42 AM
Thanks for the link.
actually Swiss Trev... by Dr. Chim Richalds	Aug 20th, 2007 11:45:13 AM
some people want to learn about the combatants and the outcome THROUGH watching the movie. What would be the point of watching a documentary that you knew everything about before you even stepped into the theater? Why would the movie even be structured as a competition between two people, if revealing the outcome of their competition had no significance?
Jesus Kristofferson, it's not a work of fiction... by Stalin vs Predator	Aug 20th, 2007 12:15:52 PM
It's a DOCUMENTARY, as far as I can tell. I guess some will yell: "Hey, thanks a lot, dickheads, I thought Cruise WOULD kill Hitler in the end!" when they hear "spoilers" about that Stauffenberg movie next year...
Swiss Trev, Stalin vs Predator, et al... by colematthews	Aug 20th, 2007 02:54:33 PM
A Documentary (or feature film) being based on historical events does not mean that everyone even remotely interested in seeing it will be intimately familiar with the events it is based on. Just because these events CAN be googled by curious parties does not mean that they MUST be. And as for Fictionalized historical dramas, well obviously there can be surprises galore, other than the event in question (Hitler's botched assassination, the sinking of the Titanic, etc), so there is plenty to be spoiled. Quit being such know-it-all douchebags. As though either of you knew before a couple months ago who the fuck held the world Donkey Kong record?!
Dr.Chim by Swiss Trev	Aug 20th, 2007 02:56:48 PM
I think you're missing the point - firstly Harry didn't give away the ending, secondly my grievance was for those people that automatically jump on any chance to slag off Harry and the other hard workers at AICN. Maybe I'm too much of computer game nerd (having worked in the industry for over 15 years) and assume that anyone who remembers DK and has a desire to see this film knows about this stuff - in which case my mistake. Just that I can't see anyone watching this film that doesn't know about these guys and their history....I mean come on!....you're geeks after all! ;)
colematthews by Swiss Trev	Aug 20th, 2007 03:32:19 PM
ok - when I post try not to be abusive or overtly swear but quite frankly being called a douche bag (if you even know what one is - if you do then you'd know it's not a nice thing to call someone)...so I've had enough you child molesting mother fucking son of a bitch – go fuck your sister you inbreed piece of shit, then fuck your mama and wipe the puss off on your brothers thatch!....see?...not nice is it?.....you tit.
I enjoyed the film much more... (SPOILERS) by DarthCorleone	Aug 21st, 2007 01:29:13 AM
...not knowing the ending. I had read a little about Weibe and Mitchell before seeing it, but I didn't pay close enough attention to remember who was the "hero," who was the "villain," and who held the record. Thus, I'm glad I wasn't spoiled. Spoiler complaints are applicable, because that ending was a great emotional payoff. That said, I'm distraught to find out that Mitchell has the record back.
Ben Stiller as Billy Mitchell in the film adaption!!! by Orionsangels	Aug 21st, 2007 02:07:31 AM
http://tinyurl.com/3xusbe
Johnny Depp as Billy Mitchell in the film adaption by Two	Aug 21st, 2007 08:33:03 AM
Which, according to Seth Gordon back at SXSW, is in discussion (or was then)... 'Course the big question is who then do you get for Steve Wiebe?
Swiss Trev: by colematthews	Aug 22nd, 2007 02:48:49 AM
My humblest apologies, good internet traveller! Your use of the term "F*ck" in your recent post should have alerted me to your gentle nature. Your use of the term "Whinging"(sic) should have alerted me to your apparent non-American nature, thus explaining the thin-skinned-ness. Your follow-up post, documenting the sexual escapades of me and my immediate family, did indeed prove my initial assertion, that you are a know-it-all Douche Bag, to be completely false, so please accept my apologies.
Never cared for the Kong... by Cellar Door	Aug 22nd, 2007 11:21:16 AM
Maybe I'm in the minority but as a pure quarter-arcade game kid, I never saw the appeal of Donkey Kong. And now that Nintendo is STILL making games with freakin Mario in them (hello??!?!? it's been decades! come up with something new already jackasses!)...I still don't get it. Super Mario Bros. was a fun and addicting game on Nintendo sure but the original stand-up arcade was boring to me. Give me Tempest, Phoenix, Super-Contra, Lifeforce, etc...you can keep Donkey Kong! (thank the godz for MAME!)
Wiebe by Tenenbaum	Aug 23rd, 2007 05:33:00 PM
Wiebe said at the Mpls screening last night that he wants Mark Hamill to play him.

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