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Harry Says ASTROPIA is Geeky Cool Fun For The Soul!!!

fisted by deanbarry	Sep 19th, 2008 04:28:31 AM

What's a 'Larper?" by Xiphos_2	Sep 19th, 2008 04:49:08 AM
It sounds painful. Does penicillin clear it up?
Xiphos by Bloo	Sep 19th, 2008 04:53:44 AM
if only, it actually stands for Live Action Role Player ie those sad fools that acutally go out intot he country with a plastic sword and acts out their roleplays
dvda by semisaj	Sep 19th, 2008 05:28:14 AM

Double double dvda by semisaj	Sep 19th, 2008 06:22:12 AM

HELL! by rost	Sep 19th, 2008 06:55:01 AM
This movie a was at the NIFFF in Neuchatel last july and i missed it. Well, looks like I have to wait a year or two for the DVD now.
Is there an acronym for Auto Erotic Asphyxiation... by FlickaPoo	Sep 19th, 2008 07:08:00 AM
...While Dressed in a Watership Down Rabbit Costume and Listening to Qweensryche?....'cause that's what I'm into. OH, and this movie sounds good...thanks.
its out on dvda now look it up by semisaj	Sep 19th, 2008 07:08:17 AM

I would hope.... by Jotham	Sep 19th, 2008 07:08:22 AM
that by the end of the film you see little geek LARPers and real people who live in the real world. It would be too easy to bash this subculture in a film like this, but it sounds like they take the high road. I hope it makes it to Madison, WI. It would do well here.
by AllieJamison	Sep 19th, 2008 08:11:28 AM
Just checked out the generic American trailer (the "Hildur lived the perfect life"-type which is kinda funny) for this on youtube and it looks kinda sweet. Good to know about it.
Thanks, Harry by Cobbio	Sep 19th, 2008 08:20:34 AM
For the nod to this film. I'll try to see it now.
Peter Stormare? by bnl771	Sep 19th, 2008 08:33:52 AM
"She has a boyfriend that is exploiting her - and he's played by the god, Peter Stormare!" I don't think so harry. I didn't see much of a resemblance coming from the actor that ACTUALLY played Jolli - Davíð Þór Jónsson.
this just in by bingo the clown	Sep 19th, 2008 08:43:00 AM
Rolling dice does not prepare you for real hand-to-hand combat. Other than that, it was a cute film.
@DerLanghaarige by bnl771	Sep 19th, 2008 08:49:56 AM
Don't get your hopes up too high. Astropia definitely had some moments with audible groans from the audience (with some literal "Look I made a Star Wars reference!" moments) but it redeems itself (mostly) with some great characters. There were definitely flaws in this film (the editing in the last 15 minutes or so will make your head spin - it's the definition of choppy) and I wish we had gotten to see a 35MM print because it was soooooo dark it was hard to stay awake at times (plus - why is it 10 below at the Drafthouse right now? It's not been over 90 since Ike in Austin...) but it's a film full of heart, heart that exuded from the film making team that got up for the Q&A. It's a big step for Icelandic film...
Exactly what is Fantastic Fest ? by Be_a_zed	Sep 19th, 2008 09:09:41 AM

@ Be_a_zed by bnl771	Sep 19th, 2008 09:14:10 AM
I don't know if you're being sarcastic... But I'll bite anyways - Read all about it - http://www.fantasticfest.com/
What's LARPer stand for? by -guyinthebackrow	Sep 19th, 2008 10:08:58 AM
And I remember when RPG stood for Rocket Propelled Grenade.
Athankya ... by Be_a_zed	Sep 19th, 2008 10:37:41 AM

Tell Yoko to watch the eating things up.... by www.valiens.com	Sep 19th, 2008 10:52:11 AM
You know why.
-guyinthebackrow by frozen01	Sep 19th, 2008 11:15:50 AM
That question was already answered in like the 3rd comment.___________ LARPer = Live Action Role-Player______________ It's basically someone who plays a role-playing game where you act out your characters actions instead of describing them (when possible). For example: Instead of saying "My character gets up and walks across the room", they get up and walk across the room. They don't roll dice but use a more mobile form such as a variation of rock-paper-scissors to decide outcome. Often, but not always, they dress up as their character would (though I've seen this for table-top games, too). The complexity of the outfit depends on the character... it can be anything from full period garb to a nice ball gown to street clothing to tattered rags. LARP is kind of like improv acting with a game thrown in... you have a character who acts a certain way, and you have to react to situations as that character would (as best you can).
Tell me at first glance you didnt think it was Porn movie by JackRabbitSlim	Sep 19th, 2008 11:18:20 AM
"Wow - Harry reviewing a movie called Asstopia? Gotta check this out" And then it started and I was bored 3 paragraphs in realizing this wasn't going to star anyone with collagen-enhanced lips or abnormally-exploited orifices so I didn't read the rest.
I don't play role-playing or video games, may I still be a geek? by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Sep 19th, 2008 12:07:25 PM

nice to hear about some fresh films...but Harry, by future help	Sep 19th, 2008 12:13:57 PM
You are so hard to read.
One shall wait for the DVD by The Rabbit Of Carrot Shaped Doom	Sep 19th, 2008 12:38:25 PM
This absolutely does not sound like something i would entertain the notion of watching on a large screen.
@The Rabbit Of Carrot Shaped Doom by bnl771	Sep 19th, 2008 12:44:08 PM
How pompous of you.
bnl771 by The Rabbit Of Carrot Shaped Doom	Sep 19th, 2008 01:29:38 PM
I disagree. It is simply a statement of intent. If it came across as a pompous declaration, i can only apologise.
@dioxholster by bnl771	Sep 19th, 2008 02:03:02 PM
double vaginal double anal
@The Rabbit Of Carrot Shaped Doom by bnl771	Sep 19th, 2008 02:08:41 PM
Then I apologize for assuming it was said with a pompous tone. My bad. As far as DVD - The filmmakers sounded very negative about the possibility of this ever coming stateside in any form. Sad though because despite some weighty flaws, it's a solid flick and a film that wears the enjoyment of those making firmly on it's digital sleeve.
Karl Hungus is in it by Horace Cox	Sep 19th, 2008 03:34:48 PM
That's all you need to know. Watch it. NOW. Or he'll cut off your johnson...
Who are you calling a sad alien being? by Franco Begbie	Sep 19th, 2008 03:40:28 PM
Fuck you, Harry!
remake? perhaps, but only problem is.... by The Amazing G	Sep 19th, 2008 03:45:42 PM
I doubt a Hollywood version would be as faithful as this version, remember Hollywood is supposed to be "cool" and all....
They made another movie about this. by Harold-Sherbort	Sep 20th, 2008 12:00:58 AM
I think it was called "Drakkon" or maybe "Drakken". They play it on IFC. What an odd hobby. But I dig it I guess.
Harold-Sherbort by Harold-Sherbort	Sep 20th, 2008 12:05:11 AM
The name of that movie was "Darkon" you fucking idiot.
Rabbit... by NNNOOO!!!	Sep 20th, 2008 12:59:16 PM
If there's one reason to see ASTROPIA in a theatre it's the format. When Hildur and her friends shift into Fantasy Mode, the screen expands from 1.85:1 to full 'scope. On the DVD, those sequences just end up letterboxed. If you saw GALAXY QUEST in the theatre, you know what I'm talking about. Regarding its release options, I doubt we'll see it in theatres in the US. Variety reported some months ago that an American remake was being considered, but I suspect a production like that would have trouble clearing all the pop-culture references (the video-clerk character curses Disney in the name of Miyazaki, and recommends THE EXORCIST to a small child), barring a SPACED-type situation where the filmmakers acquire some international clout. Favorite moment? Gotta be the Leroy Jenkins bit.
P.S. Harold... by NNNOOO!!!	Sep 20th, 2008 01:27:15 PM
DARKON is a different deal, in that it is a documentary. But don't be so hard on yourself.
Thank you for the review Harry by ELGordo	Sep 20th, 2008 01:31:26 PM
The guys are so happy. Hope you enjoy the DVD.
Harry! by Archive	Sep 20th, 2008 02:36:13 PM
You go after the Wyrm's storytelling juice, you gotta go through me first!
DVD for Astropia by schnorbis	Sep 23rd, 2008 01:55:56 PM
T'd like to check this movie out, but I'm having a hard time finding any place that sells a DVD for it. Some prior comments mention the DVD. Where can I find a DVD of this movie for Region 1 (North America)? Thanks.
Schnorbis by ELGordo	Sep 23rd, 2008 06:04:32 PM
Nowhere, it has only been released in Iceland.
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