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If your name was Austin, that would be creepy by SoylentMean	Apr 5th, 2008 06:05:06 PM
The answer is no.
I swear to God, franchise the fuckin' Alamo by SoylentMean	Apr 5th, 2008 06:12:40 PM
We need a symposium of film lovers who spend all year, every year planning huge film events all over the country. No seasonal bullshit. I'm talkin' the creation of a movie culture that actually resembles culture. Movies are art (well some of them at least) and there are thousands of classic films that deseve to be touted as such. Hell, even some new films can be called art. I don't want box office returns to be the only factor. I want stories, fantastic acting, amazing special FX. I want escape. I want familiarty. I want to be entertained. Movies are really our only option for one stop (in most cases, not counting sequels) entertainment. I'd say books are in the equation, but worldwide attention spans seem to rival goldfish and literacy these days means you've read all 7 Harry Potter books. The fans need to step up and make this happen. Not just because I said so (that should be reason enough), but because as a whole movies are the one resounding cultural contribution America has provided that the entire world has embraced. Realize that I'm right and obey.
Sounds interesting... sounds like that "Raiders" kiddie remake by Prof. Pop-Cult	Apr 5th, 2008 06:12:51 PM
Are they still on track to turn that real-life story into a scripted drama (to be written by Daniel Clowes)? This may sound cynical, but I predict we'll be seeing a few more films like this, as Generation X keeps breeding and starts entering middle age.
In other words, I'd like to see this film by SoylentMean	Apr 5th, 2008 06:14:01 PM
But the very notion of film festivals or special screenings in my area is as foreign as kilts and haggis.
Waiting for the Lego version. by TomBodet	Apr 5th, 2008 06:18:00 PM
You know it'll be as good.
SoylentMean by TheNorthlander	Apr 5th, 2008 06:32:10 PM
I think you're on the right track, although I'd love to see more Alamo type theaters in Europe as well. There's no reason not to go international, if you're gonna franchise a great idea. I saw Son of Rambow in Austin after BNAT btw and it is awesome. Will Poulter, the kid who exposes the other one to First Blood reminded me of River Phoenix in Stand By Me. he's really good for a kid.
Hell yeah Northlander by SoylentMean	Apr 5th, 2008 07:39:28 PM
International Alamos. I guess in France they could call it something like Bastille and in Britain they could call it The Tower or The Palace. Russia would have to be The Kremlin though. They'd just have to theme the names to mean "a fortification or imposing structure" in each language.
SoylentMean by theyetiiswaiting	Apr 5th, 2008 07:59:54 PM
Ah yes, we Brits are renowned for our fortified and imposing palaces! Alamo franchise is a sweet idea, though. Also 'Son of Rambow' is awesome.
Hey Yeti, what would you call it? by SoylentMean	Apr 5th, 2008 08:32:35 PM
I'm going off of American provided textbooks for my knowledge of much of the non-American world. I know The Tower of London is supposed to be a site of heinous history (torture and ravens with clipped wings), which is why I used it. I put The Palace in there because, if I were British/English(or whatever the non-offensive, accepted term is) I would be fuckin' pissed that my tax dollars still supported a "royal" family. Also, since you're British/English can you let me know if over in England you have available the complete series of Count Duckula? In the U.S. we've got only the first season available and that was released in 2005! Franchise The Alamo!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG Free? It's been free on torrent for over a month by Orionsangels	Apr 5th, 2008 09:12:14 PM
Get over yourselves
Since this site is good buddies with Stallone.... by Lyghthouse	Apr 5th, 2008 09:23:15 PM
Any chance we can get his opinion on the film?
Saw this at Sundance @ Brooklyn Academy of Music and... by Chazmatazz	Apr 5th, 2008 09:37:03 PM
... despite having a horribly frantic train ride to Brooklyn and my usual prickly demeanor, this movie put a huge shit-eating grin on my face- truly a disarming and sincere piece of work. So glad that this is FINALLY going to get seen.
SoylentMean by Giant Ape Balls	Apr 5th, 2008 10:43:18 PM
For all your Duckula needs: http://tiny.cc/S4bmd
nope by kabong	Apr 5th, 2008 10:48:12 PM

Charlton Heston is Dead by NomoredirtyjokespleaseweareYanks	Apr 5th, 2008 11:14:28 PM
RIP Taylor
R.I.P. Charlton Heston by Ye Not Guilty	Apr 5th, 2008 11:19:12 PM
Hasn't really had a chance to sink in yet - nothing to say.
Charlton Heston! Damn you all to Hell!!!! by Orionsangels	Apr 5th, 2008 11:32:12 PM
That sucks.
NO CHARLTON! by Rocklover79	Apr 5th, 2008 11:33:38 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
Can we now take the rifle from Chuck's cold, dead hands? by Chazmatazz	Apr 5th, 2008 11:34:04 PM

Omega Man fucking died. by Gilkuliehe	Apr 5th, 2008 11:34:10 PM
Not cool.
IT'S A MAD HOUSE... by Gilkuliehe	Apr 5th, 2008 11:35:30 PM
A MAD HOUUUUSE!!!!
In Sweden, the Alamo would be called by TheNorthlander	Apr 6th, 2008 04:52:04 AM
IKEA. Make furniture, not war.
This film is more than "interesting" or "charming" or "sweet" by Brendon	Apr 6th, 2008 04:58:58 AM
We have a bona fide classic here. A real Back to the Future sort of level of classic, with the same overall level of appeal, wit, smarts and filmmaking chops on display. Of course, anybody who knew Hammer and Tongs previous work would just know they have a whole heap of films this good rattling around in their heads waiting to get out. The film is on release in the UK right NOW so, if you're over here, I really can't recommend it enough.
Wes Anderson called by Jor-El23	Apr 6th, 2008 10:28:02 AM
He wants his quirkiness back. Even using the same music from Bottle Rocket.
I'd rather be in Austin! by thebearovingian	Apr 6th, 2008 11:42:21 AM
The city, that is.
Saw Son of Rambow two days ago... by Constidine4Rorshach	Apr 7th, 2008 06:20:54 AM
... and I'm still smiling.
Well, what's the deal? by TheGreatPumpkin	Apr 7th, 2008 05:42:51 PM
I e-mailed as soon as I saw the post Saturday, but not a peep from Brad so far :-/ Is it full up or what?

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