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Don’t Forget!! Starz Tonight And Monday Revs Up The Theatrical Version of GRINDHOUSE In HD!!

First by Dazzler69	Mar 30th, 2008 08:08:15 PM
I did enjoy Grindhouse. I think it was marketed wrong.
don't forget 300 debuting soon! by jccalhoun	Mar 30th, 2008 08:09:18 PM
So things are so slow that AICN is announcing cable premiers of movies now?
Casino Royale in about a week ... by Hercules	Mar 30th, 2008 08:11:02 PM
But both 300 and Royale have been available in HD for a while now.
YES by odo19	Mar 30th, 2008 08:11:09 PM
Finally I get to see the two movies together again, with the trailers and everything.
And people will get the in-jokes as well... by tonagan	Mar 30th, 2008 08:25:36 PM
What with products from the fake ads featuring in the films, and some of the actors crossing over - that's what made it fun to watch in the theater, I think.
Rippers - USENET please! by Riley Martin	Mar 30th, 2008 08:36:26 PM
I repeat. Rippers - USENET please!
I still want a MACHETE movie by br1947	Mar 30th, 2008 08:42:02 PM
it would fucking rock
Death Proof was one of the best films of last year by exie	Mar 30th, 2008 08:48:17 PM
Planet Terror, paled in comparison, but Death Proof is a fucking classic.
The Tale of Eli the Hyped by Retlaw Kciuq	Mar 30th, 2008 08:48:38 PM
The man is overrated and his films are absolute rubbish. So of course, we’re going to promote him the heavens on Ain’t It Cool News. If this is the future of Hollywood, I don’t want any part of it.
It has been together OnDemand for a while by INWOsuxRED	Mar 30th, 2008 08:59:45 PM
and it was fucking horrible. Has Harry and the gang ever steared you wrong? Yes, of course they have, and asking you to waste 15 hours of your life to watch this slow-moving, retarded, self-indulgent mess of a turd is another one of those things AICN does to ruin your life. If you really think you want to watch it from start to finish, you'd better DVR it because it is highly unlikely you'll stay awake through the non-stop pointless dialog of Death Proof.
Rose McGowan in HD by I Dunno	Mar 30th, 2008 09:26:13 PM
God I love that woman. And yes, the dialog in Death Proof was meandering and pointless but it wasn't a deal breaker. Overall it was a damn fine movie going experience and I'm glad I got to see the whole thing in the theater. Don't have Starz though.
gotham by shodan6672	Mar 30th, 2008 09:30:24 PM
If your trolling comments don't get a response once, try, try again, right?
haha - he said extra dreamy Eli Roth!!! by JimCurry	Mar 30th, 2008 09:32:17 PM
it's funny because we know this site is a shill for him! no shame!!!
a ahole's thoughts... by mr ahole ramirez	Mar 30th, 2008 09:32:23 PM
....Death Proof was a lot better when u watch the extended version (and not cuz of the lapdance) and it made the movie make more sense...Planet Terror didnt seem that different...
the thing about the "extended" Death Proof... by JimCurry	Mar 30th, 2008 09:35:14 PM
Is that it makes a long, boring, shitty movie even longer and shittier (although the lap dance is good on its own).
Knight Rider just picked up by NBC for this fall.. by Pennsy	Mar 30th, 2008 09:38:36 PM
http://tinyurl.com/38dshq
sorry but Grindhouse was a disaster through and through by Jugdish	Mar 30th, 2008 09:47:54 PM
I'd rather record Showtime at the Apollo.
Eli Roth? That show sucks by I Dunno	Mar 30th, 2008 09:53:19 PM
Every time Lost is over I have to quickly change channels so I don't see a second of that tripe. Fucking George Michael.
Goth Rogue is hot by Osmosis Jones	Mar 30th, 2008 10:06:55 PM
Oh yeah, and Grindhouse is cool. Still hoping that the six-disc set released in Japan will be released here soon.
If you have to have TV spots explaining what a "Grindhouse" is.. by Nosferatu Jones	Mar 30th, 2008 10:25:09 PM
...then you're in deep trouble from the get-go. I seem to recall TV ads and/or behind-the-scenes specials where Rodriguez and Tarantino went on and on explaining the definition of "grindhouse" and why we should care. That was as bad as tacking on the definition of "mod" at the beginning of the MOD SQUAD remake. The point: The grindhouse fad came and went in the '70s. The end. No one gave a shit anymore last year when the Tarantino/Rodriguez geek-fetishization known as GRINDHOUSE was released. Which was kind of too bad, 'cause "Death Proof" was decent. But not great.
"this year, there will be no leftovers" by gotilk	Mar 30th, 2008 10:32:03 PM
"...thanksgiving... white meat, dark meat.. all will be carved" Shit, the voiceover for that trailer had me in tears.
Grindouse... by xdiamondxdanx	Mar 30th, 2008 10:40:48 PM
I think they were actually exploiting someone who they thought deserved to get their life destroyed. If that was the case and the exploited person saw it, I'm sure Grindouse was a resounding success.
Grindhouse ffs by xdiamondxdanx	Mar 30th, 2008 10:42:43 PM

Where You Guys Been? It's been Available... by Chadillac69	Mar 30th, 2008 10:47:41 PM
It's been available in HD for a few weeks in theatrical version on demand. Or is that "on On Demand?" I fucking love Starz On Demand in HD as opposed to wittle ol HBO which currently offers... NOTHING in HD on demand. Fuckers.
Also... by Chadillac69	Mar 30th, 2008 10:50:22 PM
in terms of the theatrical version, I saw it in a 2nd run theater. A little before the show started a cute old (OLD!) couple sat in a row near me. I thought "Wow, do they know what they're in for?" They made it through the trailers... and about 10 minutes into Planet Terror before running (read: slowly walking) out of the theater. I still feel bad that I didn't warn them.
horrible by critch	Mar 30th, 2008 10:50:31 PM
Planet Terror was poorly put together, a shitty homage to movies that nobody missed, and had been done far far better. A five minute action scene at the end does not make up for horrid dialouge, acting, plot, and pretty much everything involved with it. I made it about fifteen minutes into Death Proof before realizing that I could not care less about any of these characters. You know why they don't make movies like this anymore? Because they sucked when they came out, and we've moved on.
Wanna see the Grindhouse 6-dvd Japanese set? by Zeke25:17	Mar 30th, 2008 11:13:44 PM
Here 'tis...the packaging is way cool (every disc looks like a 45 rpm record); and we finally get the complete movie with the fake trailers! http://movies.northglow.com/ne ws-chat/grindhouse-box-set-pic tures/
And regarding Death Proof: by Zeke25:17	Mar 30th, 2008 11:23:34 PM
Obviously this new set won't mean anything to anyone who thinks either (or both) of the films sucked. My feelings: Planet Terror was much more fun; Death Proof had two VERY cool moments that added up to maybe twenty minutes of screen time. The remaining hour-plus was sprinkled with (mostly) hot girls that COULD have been interesting but got boring quickly, as they really overdid QT's penchant for repeating the same line of dialogue at least twice ("Now did you or did you not say that?...Nononono! Answer the question motherfucker! Did you or did you not say that?") On top of that, it featured an actor we all love cast as a character we're supposed to hate, which severely weakens the pinball-machine-style beatdown at the end: instead of feeling catharsis and rooting for the ladie--all of whom, by this point, we're sick of--we pretty much feel bad for Stuntman Mike; and I doubt this was Tarantino's intent. Having said all that, I'm still getting the set, mainly because this is the way it's SUPPOSED to be seen. Putting either of these films in HD makes as much sense as colorizing Casablanca.
speaking of movies AICN plugged by Napoleon Park	Mar 31st, 2008 01:11:21 AM
before they were made, during production, when they were released and after they did lackluster box office, the Cartoon Channel showed that Aqua Team Hungerford movie tonight. Since I had some free time and it was free and in my living room, I watched it. I was not amused. I find it hard to believe that thing showed in theaters without audiences rioting and demanding their money back.
hey I WANT THAT BARBECUE RECIPE!!! by Groothewarrior	Mar 31st, 2008 01:57:02 AM
IF I GIVE YOU THAT BARBECUE RECIPE YOURE GONNA TAKE IT TO YOUR GRAVE!!!!
I will forget! because grindhouse was awful! by deliciouscowbell	Mar 31st, 2008 01:57:29 AM
fuckin deathproof is one of the worst movies ive ever seen.
casino royale hasnt been on comcast though by deliciouscowbell	Mar 31st, 2008 01:58:39 AM
probably direct tv im just about to pick it up on bluray because im sick of waiting
Don't! Don't! DON'T! by DerLanghaarige	Mar 31st, 2008 02:42:13 AM
2nd best trailer after Machete. BTW, I was happy that they split up Grindhouse (even if we lost the trailers), because now we weren't forced to pay money for Death Proof.
Grndhouse was pretty cool by CuervoJones	Mar 31st, 2008 02:43:45 AM
But i want my Kill Bill Whole Bloody Affair NOW.
If you have Comcast HD, it will look like ass. by Prof. Pop-Cult	Mar 31st, 2008 03:12:32 AM
See for yourself: http://www.avsf orum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php ?t=1008271
No Stateside Deluxe DVD Release? by BanAllFIRSTPosters	Mar 31st, 2008 05:43:34 AM
I've been anticipating Rodriguez's follow-up to his Sin City breakfast tacos.
A year later and still Planet Terror >>> Death Proof by turketron	Mar 31st, 2008 07:41:26 AM
Death Proof bored me to tears with hot girls who were pretty unlikeable because of their annoying dialogue. Planet Terror = badass zombie movie with plenty of WTF moments and superhot Rose McGowan. The fake trailers were probably the best part though. THIS TIME THEY FUCKED WITH THE WRONG MEXICAN.
Grindhouse was the best film of 07 by Blok Narpin	Mar 31st, 2008 07:54:44 AM
Grindhouse was the single best movie of 2007/ I was it 3 times theatrically. I sure hope they give it it's due when it eventually comes to Blu-Ray.
Blok by INWOsuxRED	Mar 31st, 2008 09:10:21 AM
Did you see only one movie from 2007?
Why is'nt this being released inthe US? by odo19	Mar 31st, 2008 10:07:00 AM
What the fuck. This was probably my fav movie from last year. I guess I can always by a region free player and buy it anyway. But I probably won't.
star trek by Bouncy X	Mar 31st, 2008 11:37:26 AM
that trek link up there has some pretty damn good prices. i wonder if they've finally lowered them because they're gonna start releasing em in blu-ray? or maybe "complete series" sets are coming for the other series.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair... by jimmy rabbitte	Mar 31st, 2008 11:50:17 AM
The motion has been made; and I second it... let's have that DVD set right now.
Bouncy X by odo19	Mar 31st, 2008 11:50:21 AM
You got it. It's a shame to since I already bought most of DS9 and TNG.
Rob Zombie Trailer best homage to genre by MGTHEDJ	Mar 31st, 2008 02:41:10 PM
"Werewolf Women of the S.S." has Udo Kier, who did 2 low budget films in Rome back to back around 1973, "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula." They ran Saturday night on The Movie Channel. Two grindhouse/drive-in staples. Eli Roth's was a little too obvious. Referenced "Halloween", "Silent Night Deadly Night", "My Bloody Valentine", "Texas Chainsaw Massecre", and even "Rocky Horror." The marketing was all wrong. They spent millions on TV ads, cut-ins on the Sci-Fi Channel, but nothing on internet banners. "300" was all over the internet. Those of us over 30 remember bad movies at drive-ins, grindhouses, videotape, and on HBO and Cinemax back in the early 1980's. How many males 14 to 28 understood the meaning of the title?----later-----m
NUMBER 1 SET DVR TO RECORD! by The Amazing G	Mar 31st, 2008 05:00:53 PM
MAKE IT SO!!!
Obviously I'm the minority here... by password.swordfish	Mar 31st, 2008 07:04:44 PM
but I fucking LOVED that movie experience. The whole crowd was so into in when I saw it in the theatre, and just about everyone got what Rodriguez and Tarantino were doing. I loved both flicks and the trailers, and the old-school r ratings... great stuff. Does anyone know if there are plans to release in in North America in original form? I'm dying to have it, but refuse to pay for the split up, reels included versions. I'm a purist.
Great theatrical experience... by moviemenace	Mar 31st, 2008 08:28:23 PM
where I saw it twice, and the audience went bonkers for it. I would like to see how the double bill plays at home. No Starz though, so I'm waiting on you, Harvey. Get you're tubby butt in gear.
planet terror was pretty funny ill admit by deliciouscowbell	Mar 31st, 2008 11:01:30 PM
but deathproof is fucking AWFUL
Now hitting cleanup on my DVR...Grindhouse by dvanhorne	Apr 1st, 2008 12:08:09 AM
what a coup. simply put, this just kicks mighty ass. the dialogue, the style, the ladies, the violence, the oneliners, and the no holds barred vision of these 2 paramounts to American cinema. Thanks Starz HD.
wait why is it in hd?? by deliciouscowbell	Apr 1st, 2008 12:28:24 AM
i thought it was supposed to look like a shitty old school b movie. what the fuck would it be in hd for? defeats the purpose...
Prof. Pop-Cult WOWWOWW by deliciouscowbell	Apr 1st, 2008 12:32:04 AM
thats bullshit
Death Proof sucks by gregmss	Apr 1st, 2008 03:17:08 AM
n its own. Grindhose is where it's at.

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