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Harry's DVD Picks & Peeks - 4th wk of Jan - with Woody Allen, Troy Donahue, 3D boobies, Hulk, Trailers, Mary Poppins, Groundhog!

Hulk Vs.is definitely the best of Marvel's animated films by Cannabis Holocaust	Jan 28th, 2009 07:19:47 AM
I can only hope Fox's Wolverine will turn out halfway decent as Hulk vs. Wolverine. The Thor segment wasn't too bad either. And I don't even care for Marvel's other animated features. Well, Dr. Strange was alright.
I wanted more on IN BRUGES! by Gilkuliehe	Jan 28th, 2009 07:20:26 AM
But yes, it is indeed a Fucking Great Film. And way to start a shitstorm with that Polanski thing, Harry. PS. The SHARKS IN VENICE cover is fucking awesome.
first ? by barnaby jones	Jan 28th, 2009 07:22:39 AM

obviously not by barnaby jones	Jan 28th, 2009 07:24:06 AM
Bit of a weak one
This turns into a Polanski talkback in 3-2-1.... by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jan 28th, 2009 07:31:29 AM

If there's grass on the field... by Lashlarue	Jan 28th, 2009 07:36:24 AM
you know the rest.
DAMN IT by Nice Marmot	Jan 28th, 2009 07:36:39 AM
I remember liking Cannery Row as a kid. Gave me a warm, Radio Days like feeling. It's no good???
Good stuff, Harry. by ScotFree	Jan 28th, 2009 07:44:09 AM
I love your DVD picks columns, Harry. Not only do you highlight stuff I may never have known was available, but sometimes greatness is revealed, like that fucking awesome "Sharks in Venice" cover. I need that movie just for the cover.
Looks like A great week for movies by Ronnie__Dobbs	Jan 28th, 2009 07:45:18 AM
I wish I had access to these films for free too Harry. But alas, I am a 'financially embarrassed' teacher. Harry, any chance of donating some or all the movies you screen for these reviews to the visitors of the site. You know the ones who make it all possible? Maybe the ones who have cool talkback names based on David Cross characters from failed HBO series?
whoever Photoshopped Bill Murray's face... by GutsSpill	Jan 28th, 2009 07:50:04 AM
must really hate Bill Murray. his face looks TERRIBLE.
Groundhog Day cover by HEADGEEK	Jan 28th, 2009 08:01:44 AM
is one of the worst DVD covers I've seen in ages. To me, it is a tough title though - what's THE ICONIC image of the film? The Clock Radio? Which version of Bill? At the Piano? My favorite image of the film is the Snow Face he sculpts - its magical.
pssst harry about zodiac by master bitchfist	Jan 28th, 2009 08:05:08 AM
it was actually released on HD-DVD, i've got it, it looks great
You know it's a bad photoshop by Abominable Snowcone	Jan 28th, 2009 08:07:16 AM
when they make Bill Murray look like someone else entirely, and when Andie MacDowell doesn't make you want to jerk it to her image
Sharks in Venice by cannedpasta	Jan 28th, 2009 08:11:18 AM
That looks like a great flick to watch with a bunch of friends to just sit there and laugh at.
Sharks in Venis director has a thing for sharks by jccalhoun	Jan 28th, 2009 08:13:56 AM
Curious about the film I imdb'ed it. Unfortunately, it is a new film starring Stephen Baldwin... However, I clicked on the director's name and, in addition to producing a lot of stuff, he has also directed 3 shark-themed movies in the last 5 years! Either he's reusing footage, actually owns the robotic shark, or he has a thing for sharks.
TOS font for SHARKS IN VENICE is a hoot by Smokin Doc Cottle	Jan 28th, 2009 08:14:41 AM
Got a light, pilgrim?
IN BRUGES by yodalovesyou	Jan 28th, 2009 08:29:45 AM
In fockin' Bruges was my favourite film of 2008. Fuck off, Batman.
Zodiac Director's Cut was released on HD DVD by Stubbadub	Jan 28th, 2009 08:37:42 AM
I have it, and it is a great release. Looks great and has great extra features. Also, Amazon lists In Bruges on Blu-Ray as a PAL release. Don't see anything for the NTSC release yet.
Vicky Christina Barcelona - one of the worst movies of the year by bingo the clown	Jan 28th, 2009 08:43:27 AM
The characters were all either shallow or idiots, the narration was intrusive and shows Woody doesn't trust the audience to understand what's going on, and Scarlett Johansson plays the only libertine who has sex with her clothes on. On the other hand, In Bruges rocks, and is easily one of the best films of the year. It's everything that VCB isn't.
bingo the clown by Reckoner	Jan 28th, 2009 08:48:07 AM
yeah, i'm a little skeptical when critics say Vicki Cristina is one of the best of the year. I can't stand listening to Penelope Cruz speak. She's hot, but her voice is really annoying. Damn, I wish I had Blu-Ray for Zodiac and In Bruges, 2 of my favorite movies of the last couple of years. The cover art of In Bruges is cool, different from standard DVD. Looking forward to seeing Pride & Glory.
Now I have to buy Zodiac for the third time. by Kid Idioteque	Jan 28th, 2009 09:06:58 AM
Standard edition, director's cut, and now director's cut Blu-Ray. Annoying, but I think it's worth it. Great, great, great film.
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland... by Admonisher	Jan 28th, 2009 09:08:04 AM
...was reissued this week, as well. Interesting film, great animation, songs from the legendary Sherman Bros. An utter failure at the box-office. The new DVD is dirt cheap and worth checking out.
Holy shit SHARKS IN VENICE! REALLY? by Gungan Slayer	Jan 28th, 2009 09:12:34 AM
Damn, I want that movie just for the fucking cover.
Sharks in Venice by Big Jim	Jan 28th, 2009 09:17:04 AM
I love the pose of the gondolier - he does not have any sort of reaction of fear. His posture seems simply to suggest the one and only thought going through his mind: "I'm fucked"
Groundhogs Day is a ripoff of 12:01 PM!!! by TheManWithTheHat	Jan 28th, 2009 09:32:49 AM
..Which is a smaller but infinitely BETTER film!! Starring Curtwood Smith, and seemingly only available on DVD in England. (There was also a craptastic remake of the original short expanded to two hours for American TV starring Jonathan Silverman and Helen Slater!! Yow!!)
Sharks in Venice by humfredo	Jan 28th, 2009 09:37:59 AM
I own this (but the UK version without the cool cover). It is truely awful, in a kind of good way but certainly not to the level of "so bad it's good" . Stephen Baldwin and Scarlett Johansson's sister cannot act to save their lives, bless them. The sets are used again and again. But the best thing of all is realising that with the exception of the B-roll footage, some well placed second unit shots and some creative green screen, you never ever see any of the main characters in Venice. Genius.
Bounre on Blu Ray by Spandau Belly	Jan 28th, 2009 09:40:43 AM
Sorry, I don't have eighty dollars to spend on just three movies.
Polanski by TechLord	Jan 28th, 2009 09:41:02 AM
Yeah, he got a bad rap. Drugged a 13 year old girl and ass raped her. Those are the facts. Everything else is just filler. Say what you want about the courts and prosecutors, but the FACT is he broke the law and fled. Before you try to make the guy out to be a saint, try to imagine that it was your daughter he raped. Would you then still be willing to say "Well, he's a good director, so it's ok that he raped a little girl".
Polanski by Hunter91	Jan 28th, 2009 09:46:16 AM
Harry, maybe that gastric bypass has taken too much blood from your brain. Did you see the same documentary I saw? Polanski had non-consensual sex with a fucking 14 year old girl. He can make all the "Pianist" he wants he is still a fucking kiddie raper. Yes, his victim has forgiven him and does not want to press the charges anymore but that does not mean America should throw open the doors to Hollywood and welcome Roman Polanski back. He fucking raped a little girl in the Joker's crib and he should do his time for it. Fuck that Frog let him stay in his own country a country that obviously protects pedophiles.
Dead & Buried... by havocSchultz	Jan 28th, 2009 09:49:03 AM
is a brilliant film...I have Blue Underground's 2 disc DVD release from a few years back...which had some pretty good features... Harry, wondering if you've seen that version and how much more new stuff has been added for the features...the hospital room eyeball gag is classic... "Welcome to Potter's Bluff..."
Dick Van Dyke - worst English accent ever until Costner by Crimson Dynamo	Jan 28th, 2009 09:54:39 AM

The iconic image of Groundhog day is... by I_am_not_the_droid_you_are_looki ng_for	Jan 28th, 2009 10:05:30 AM
Murray driving while the groundhog steers. "Never drive angry!"
Sharks In Venice is truly gag-worthy.. by SubliminalJones	Jan 28th, 2009 10:20:03 AM
Caught it on Sci Fi channel a few weeks ago. It's one of those Nu Image Studios abominations shot in Bulgaria. Even a cheese connesuir such as I couldn't get past the scenes of Baldwin and other scuba diving underwater wearing in-mouth breathing apparatus, and yet the viewer hears them speaking plainly as though they were wearing fullface diving masks ala The Abyss. The filmmakers don't even attempt to hide the sheer idiocy of it with cutaways.
should have posted the groudhog day review twice by ironic_name	Jan 28th, 2009 10:34:38 AM

should have posted the groundhog day review twice by ironic_name	Jan 28th, 2009 10:36:16 AM
till you get it right. like me.
I can't watch Downfall anymore by Garbageman33	Jan 28th, 2009 10:39:55 AM
Not without laughing when I think of the youtube parody where Hitler can't get his videogame system to work.
Shoot first. Sightsee later. by Garbageman33	Jan 28th, 2009 10:41:53 AM
Not only is it a stupid line, it makes one of the best movies of last year seem like a zany, cookie cutter studio comedy.
As In, John Steinbeck's Cannery Row? by DKT	Jan 28th, 2009 10:46:07 AM
Huh. Who knew? Great book - can't imagine how they would film it...
SHADOW OF THE HAWK!!!!!!!! by FleshMachine	Jan 28th, 2009 10:50:55 AM
i loved that movie as a kid!
polanski did not "rape" her.. by FleshMachine	Jan 28th, 2009 10:55:04 AM
and this was not some ordinary 13 year old..this was a 13 going on 30 hollywood party girl who'd fucked before. statutory rape maybe..but it was clearly not "rape" rape.
Sharks In Venice Cover Question.... by www.valiens.com	Jan 28th, 2009 10:56:31 AM
Can we get that as a movie poster and bypass the film?
I loved Memories of Murder by rookie116	Jan 28th, 2009 11:01:31 AM
which i felt is a superior film to Zodiac.
FleshMachine by TechLord	Jan 28th, 2009 11:14:34 AM
I hope someone drugs and then ass rapes your 13 year old daughter so I can hear your excuse then. And I hope as punishment, they make him pick up trash on the side of the road for a day so we can all say "Well, he's a good trash picker, so it's ok."
Flesh Machine by Garbageman33	Jan 28th, 2009 11:20:03 AM
So, in order for it to be rape rape the girl has to be a virgin? Thanks for clarifying. Lawyers all over the country are currently crafting their appeals.
NYT writer.... by LastDragon	Jan 28th, 2009 11:23:59 AM
is totally correct.
MATT DAMON! by Nasty In The Pasty	Jan 28th, 2009 11:24:25 AM
MAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT DAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOONNNN NNN
I got Zodiac DC on BluRay here in Norway three or four months ag by Colonel_Blimp	Jan 28th, 2009 11:31:00 AM
And I think it had been out for a while even then. Hmmm. Good to see you finally got it in the US too. It's great, btw. Also, Vicky Cristina Barcelona is not very good.
Hulk Vs. Wolverine. HOLY SHIT! by WickedMonster	Jan 28th, 2009 11:38:32 AM
They got Wolverine right in every aspect. The violence is absolutely batshit insane. Deadpool though was real funny. I wanna see what happens if he fights Spider-Man. Didn't care much for Hulk Vs. Thor. It took itself too seriously.
the irony of Fantastic Flesh by Bouncy X	Jan 28th, 2009 11:47:10 AM
a documentary about prosthetic effecs using a cover thats clearly cgi.
Ok, now I need to go get Star Balls. by Fawst	Jan 28th, 2009 11:54:45 AM
Seriously. Fucked up Hentai is always entertaining. Ever seen Cool Devices? The psychological warfare you'll conduct on yourself trying to justify most (if not all) of the stories in that series is worth the price of admission. Combine that with Star Wars? I am so fucking sold.
Polanski was a rapist... by Jabroni	Jan 28th, 2009 12:24:47 PM
Excuse me, but since when do we forgive someone who drugs a 13 year old girl and preceeds to rape her? Because he made one or 2 good movies. That's bullshit. There is not a single person on this board that would find this exceptable if this happend to their daughter. This guy deserves nothing and should not be entitled to anything after what he's done. It's unforgivable. Hollywood loves to give a pass to wrong behavior, just because they are an auteur. I call bullshit and hope he never gets back here.
Mondo Macabro! by Coma Baby	Jan 28th, 2009 12:29:35 PM
I love them. They know how to do cult movies right. Even if the main feature doesn't live up to your imagination, the extras are always terrific. I'll have to check this out. A couple of recent releases were definitely worth seeing - The Warrior, insane fun fantasy/martial arts movie from Indonesia; and Assault: Jack the Ripper, an odd and disturbing but equally great flick from Japan.
stooopider by TechLord	Jan 28th, 2009 12:33:31 PM
Appropriate screen name. The media didn't tell me he was evil, I pretty much determined that on my own when he ADMITTED drugging and sodomizing a 13 year old girl. And then fled when he was going to be sentenced for it. I would wish for you to be drugged and sodomized, but you probably pay for that every weekend.
THE COURTS FUCKED POLANSKI?!! UHHH FUCK YOU. by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 12:39:45 PM
It was Roman that did the fucking. He drugged and fucked a 13 year old girl. You can approach the rest of the story any way you life, the fact is-- this happened. He should be dead. Shame on you for defending him.
Yea guys.. by Black Jack iii	Jan 28th, 2009 12:45:38 PM
..as much as I like Roman's films, the guy is a scumbag for what he did and should be prosecuted for it. Regardless of how "mature" she was at the time, you dont get a pass for that. If any of us did that we'd be in jail getting our own asses train-raped by every guy in there. Sorry Roman, stay where you are please. Thanks.
I would love to see a full Rob Bottin documentary by ufoclub1977	Jan 28th, 2009 12:46:28 PM
As well as Rick Baker or Dick Smith... I loved the days of makeup effects celebs...
ROMAN POLANSKI: WANTED AND DESIRED by The Funketeer	Jan 28th, 2009 12:47:30 PM
Seriously Harry, that's the basis for your defense of Polanski? Work some Google magic on that film and you'll find that the director had to make cuts on more than one occasion AFTER the movie was released because the people she quoted in the film denied saying the things she attributed to them. Even if there was misconduct in the case, that doesn't mean that Polanski didn't do the things he did. The man is a rapist and he deserves to rot in prison or, at the very least, serve the short sentence he was going to be given. I've seen the "documentary" which clearly is looking to make a case for Polanski and doesn't do a very good job of it. You should be ashamed.
Cannery Row has a lot of great "moments" by chromedome	Jan 28th, 2009 12:48:34 PM
like the moment (narrated by John Huston): "After a while, Doc grew tired of driving...."
FleshMachine by The Funketeer	Jan 28th, 2009 12:49:19 PM
He most certainly did. Look it up. He drugged her. She said no. Doesn't matter how experienced she was. She didn't want to and he did it anyway. That's rape.
$37 for In Bruges??? by SpawnofAchilles	Jan 28th, 2009 12:57:33 PM
and "Marked down" from like $50?! What The Fuck Seriously, what the fuck.
Let's stir the pot a bit, shall we? by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jan 28th, 2009 12:59:08 PM

Let's stir the pot a bit, shall we? by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jan 28th, 2009 01:01:08 PM
Five bucks says Polanski gets pardoned or clemency within the next eight years.
You're right, it's totally the mom's fault by Garbageman33	Jan 28th, 2009 01:29:33 PM
As a parent, you should know that whenever you leave your child with an adult, an ass raping is inevitable. Stupid mom.
Those 42nd Street Compilations are great. by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 28th, 2009 01:34:31 PM

And let's not forget the 70s by Garbageman33	Jan 28th, 2009 01:34:54 PM
Now that we blamed the girl and her mother, I think we should also hold the 1970s accountable. Things were different back then. The prevailing attitude was that if you didn't ass rape a 13 year old girl when you had the chance, you were a "square".
What the fuck? Even if this shit is true.... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 01:39:37 PM
.....the girl was mature, a nympho, fucked 12 other guys the day before, what the fuck does that change? The girl was 13 fucking years old. For you cocksuckers and most of all Harry to make excuses for this shit is inexcusable. And Harry, you should watch out defending the piece of shit-- you already look like a fucking pedophile. Shame on all of you fucks. So if a mature 10 year old comes onto you and explains she wants to suck you off-- thats perfectly alright? Fuck that. And fuck all of you sick fucks. I pray none of you have children. If you do, they'd be better off in an African orphanage.
Yep, keep putting out Zodiac.......... by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 28th, 2009 01:39:49 PM
I'll keep buying it.
Polanski won't ever be pardoned by BobParr	Jan 28th, 2009 01:43:20 PM
He is technically a fugitive from justice in the USA. The main reason why Clinton caught so much hell from the Mark Rich pardon was that he was a fugitive and basically gave the USA judicial system the big middle finger. That is what Polanski did as well But of course, the left wing, sheltered, hippie, man-child Knowles would rather assume that Polanski is the good guy and the big bad USA is the villain.
chetedawg by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 01:44:05 PM
Leaving a child unsupervised is stupid, sure. But was it the mother doing the fucking ass raping? How is it just as much her fault? Oh right, this is that same frat boy logic that says it was partially the chick's fault for for getting raped because she wore that short skirt. Uh huh. And the victim may want to move on, sure. I understand that. They should stop all this bullshit-- and they should extradite Roman and put him in a fucking cage for the rest of his life. I have no problem with this story going away, what I do have a problem with is dense motherfuckers still defending this piece of shit.
BobParr by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 01:46:06 PM
Please don't compare Harry's ignorance to left-wing ideology. its an insult to all liberals. We don't stand for condoning child ass rape, only fucking scumbags and blind fanboys would do something so stupid. "But but but but....he made so many good movies!! Isn't that all that matters?!!"
DICKBLOOD by BobParr	Jan 28th, 2009 01:50:52 PM
I concede your point. This Polanski thing is not a Michael Moore "The system is corrupt" type of argument. It's a Harry Knowles "Chinatown was awesome so let the child rapist go" argument.
Polanski: The Facts by Stabby	Jan 28th, 2009 01:52:22 PM
Polanski approached the Girl and her Mother and asked if he could take photos of the Girl. The Mother agreed thinking that he was a famous director and it might lead to her daughter breaking into the industry. Polanski took pictures of the Girl and took her to Jack's crib. He then gave the Girl valium and alcohol. He started to put the moves on her and she said no. He persisted anyway and anally raped her. More of a date rape then a straight rape, but still rape. Polanski later plead guilty to statutory rape admitting that he did have sex with the 13 year old. He then fled the country to France before he could be sentenced instead of serving the time he deserved. He was going to get off easy too, but apparently he was willing to do the crime, but not the time. The man is a criminal and a fugitive. I doesn't matter if the Girl wants the case dropped. It doesn't matter if there was shenanigans on the part of the prosecutor and judge. Polanski plea guilty to the crime he should do the time.
Stabby by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 01:57:05 PM
Great post. Great point. Who gives a fuck about the media witchhunt that followed? So they were out for blood, who cares? The point is the crime still fucking occurred. A 13 year old was raped and anyone defending that behavior is a despicable human being that has no right ever being in the same room as a child. I'll joke about a lot of shit, but this isn't one of them. There is nothing funny or cute about this, and the fact that this argument has to take place blows my fucking mind.
And I believe this TB deserves further comment from Harry..... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 01:58:22 PM
.....to clarify his stance.
Harry's stance by BobParr	Jan 28th, 2009 02:01:56 PM
Just read what he said. He's going to ignorantly accept any "documentary" as gospel as long as it gels with what he wants to believe. BTW Harry, Polanski wasn't only convicted in my mind. He was convicted in a court of law as well.
yeah, the court shouldn't have picked on Roman.... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 02:05:23 PM
......poor guy, he was famous and the prosecution wanted to make a name for themselves and bring him down. Aaaaawwwwwwww. Nevermind the fact that he put his cock in the ass of a 13 year old child. The fact that he had to go up against the bullying court means he should be allowed to return to America like the Prince of Cinema that he is. Dumb motherfuckers. Jesus Christ-- eat a fucking bullet.
of course the doc has to open with Sharon Tate's death.... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 02:07:41 PM
....get the audience really feeling sorry for poor lil' Roman right off the bat. His wife was murdered, so he should have "Fuck Children For Free" pass, right?
Grief Counseling by BobParr	Jan 28th, 2009 02:13:14 PM
When a spouse is murdered they often recommend you drug and anally rape a 13-year-old girl to lift your spirits. It's what they did in the 70s before prozac.
Harry the NAME DROPPER by jrb	Jan 28th, 2009 02:14:54 PM
What the fuck does your facebook page have to do with the release of Groundhog Day? Oh yeah, it gives you yet another chance to drop the name of a celebrity who "hung out" with you for just as long as it took for the film's publicist to think you'd give them a good review. (Yeah, I know, it's a good film regardless.) Do you honestly think any of these celebs would hang out with you if they didn't think that giving you a hand job would get their films a plug on your site? Spare us please. No one gives a shit that you met somebody famous. No one cares how long you hung out with an actor talking about movies. Just review the film. Everything else is masturbation.
Great extra feature on the Polanski documentary. by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 02:14:56 PM
"Friends and Colleagues Talk about Polanski" feature several childhood friends and people who have worked with Polanski on films in the past. They talk about his rough upbringing during World War II and his time spent in film school in Poland. So in other words, grow up during World War II in Poland, come to America-- fuck all the 13 year old gash you can get your hands on, and live the sweet life in France. What a guy!
Harry is too big a pussy.... by Djamdjean	Jan 28th, 2009 02:19:37 PM
to actually get in this talk back and try to defend that stupid comment about Polanski. Then again, his wife is about the same age difference as when Polanski raped that girl so maybe he has a kinship with him.
Polanski was framed by the rapist in the grassy knoll by Flip63Hole	Jan 28th, 2009 02:27:02 PM
get over it
A New York Times Film Critic? by rbatty024	Jan 28th, 2009 02:28:07 PM
Do you mean Stanley Fish who put Groundhog's Day in his top ten American films of all time (almost certainly to garner attention and create controversy)? Because if you do, then you mean an incredibly popular literary critic whose work on rhetoric in Paradise Lost is a touchstone of that poem and whose essay "Is There a Text in This Class?" is not only required reading for anyone who goes to college for more than two years, but also spawned the school of reader response criticism. Because if that's who you mean, Stanley Fish, then he's not a film critic.
Groundhog Day by BobParr	Jan 28th, 2009 02:33:22 PM
How much better would that movie have been WITHOUT Andie McDowell? A movie where a guy uses his immortality to become a better man to win the heart of the women he loves WHO ISN'T TOTALLY FUCKING ANNOYING IN EVERY SCENE SHE IS IN.
Who the fuck wouldn't want to get raped by Polanski... by samuraiyao	Jan 28th, 2009 02:41:11 PM
Especially at 12, shit I'd let him eat jolly ranchers out my asshole at that age, because Rosemary's baby is my favorite film...
R Kelly Bay-Bee by Homer Sexual	Jan 28th, 2009 02:44:52 PM
I am not exactly trying to defend Polanski,but it seems very similar to the R. Kelly case. Clearly guilty adult bangs an underage slut. I just find it interesting that R. Kelly got totally off while Polanski is still banned. That's the legal system's fault, but I don't see anyone up in arms about Mr. Kelly's freedom to pee on the youngsters. Sharks in Venice did sound like trashy fun until I see the lead is Stephen Baldwin. So, um, no!
Homer Sexual by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 02:49:39 PM
R. Kelly never admitted to doing it, he didn't flee the country before a trial began, and there was still controversy over whether that was actually him in the tape. There was a difference in a tattoo or something. Thats the difference.
Also, the "Pee on You" video is better than "The Pianist" by Garbageman33	Jan 28th, 2009 02:54:48 PM
So that's why R Kelly is less guilty. He inspired better art.
I think this is a case of seperating the man from the art. by rbatty024	Jan 28th, 2009 03:04:52 PM
From what I understand of the case, Roman Polanski is a child raping scumbag. It's pretty difficult to defend the guy. Unless, of course, you like child rape. But goddamn is Chinatown a great film!
So, was Polanski actually convicted in absentia? by SoylentMean	Jan 28th, 2009 03:14:01 PM
If so, then that would technically make him a convicted rapist, making him a rapist. Whether or not he actually did rape the girl is beside the point. Unless you actually come to court and prove your case that in no uncertain terms did you rape the victim, then you are a criminal. Of course the very idea of sex with a thirteen year old girl is repugnant and repulsive to the extreme. There is no fuckin' way there's any rational or acceptable situation where that could even remotely be considered tolerable behavior. And I like the guy's movies. However, if he's never been convicted than nobody has the right to outright condemn the guy. There's some kind of innocent until proven guilty type thing in our legal system. Or did you all forget that?
SoylentMean by TechLord	Jan 28th, 2009 03:16:18 PM
Um, do a simple google search assclown. The guy PLEAD GUILTY and then fled the country before he could be sentenced.
R. Kelly paid off his victim by Stabby	Jan 28th, 2009 03:18:22 PM
And she did not testify at the trial. Also, many of her family members testified that it was not even her let alone R. kelly in the video. So, that's how he got off. I also suspect it may have had something to so with the demographic makeup of the jury.
he admitted it and pled guilty.... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 03:19:43 PM
.....he claimed it was consensual, but the act did occur. So take that as you will.
TechLord by Garbageman33	Jan 28th, 2009 03:28:11 PM
Good answer. Love the misplaced anger. When someone asks you if you want fries, do you call them "assclown" too?
Garbageman33 by TechLord	Jan 28th, 2009 03:29:57 PM
No, just the ones that ask if I want fries with my ass raping.
POLANSKI AND HITLER IN THE SAME TB!?!? by Mullah Omar	Jan 28th, 2009 03:32:10 PM
TOTAL BOARD MELTDOWN IN 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . .
TechLord, nice to meet you too by SoylentMean	Jan 28th, 2009 03:32:11 PM
I bet you're great at parties. "Assclown", really. I guess you never ask questions, huh? That's, um, interesting...
There's a lot of rapists... by Toonol	Jan 28th, 2009 03:36:30 PM
...felons who drugged/raped young girls, setting in jail even as we speak! Should we let them all free? Or, is their crime absolved only if they make films?
SoylentMean -- you're full of shit. by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 28th, 2009 03:44:36 PM
We've had several Polanski arguments over the past year or so and I remember you being heavily involved in one. You know damn well he admitted to banging the girl, and you know damn well he pled guilty. Don't play stupid just for the sake of stimulating an argument you fucking coward.
Can't wait for Being There to come out on Blu-Ray! by iamnicksaicnsn	Jan 28th, 2009 04:01:10 PM
And Groundhog Day is such a kick-ass movie. But damn that cover! It looks like the cover for the new Tommy Boy release...
OJ and Kobe and R Kelly...and Roman? by skimn	Jan 28th, 2009 04:45:31 PM
So are you implying if Roman, was Roman Polanski Washington III he would have been acquited?
I realise I'm dumb as a box of rocks when it comes by skimn	Jan 28th, 2009 04:48:13 PM
to legal matters, but is there a statute of limitations? Or was this a felony? Is that the difference. Again I'm stoopid.
And yes Bill Murray looks like a Cabbage Patch Kid by skimn	Jan 28th, 2009 04:50:50 PM
on that awful cover. And Harry, no mention of Lakeview Terrace? Its got Samuel "I ain't living next to a motherfucking mixed marriage, in my motherfucking neighborhood" L Jackson.
Buying Zodiac for the 4th Time! by Twiggystar	Jan 28th, 2009 04:54:26 PM
Yup, that's how good this shit is. I hope Fincher gets at least, Best Director for Button.
Fight Club/Seven/Panid Room/The Game on Blu-Ray, When Lord when? by Twiggystar	Jan 28th, 2009 04:55:46 PM

Panic Room. by Twiggystar	Jan 28th, 2009 04:56:23 PM
Yeah, sue me. Devin
BOURNE Truimph by LoneGun	Jan 28th, 2009 05:15:13 PM
I'm not usually too into dvd extra's, but I can say that the extras on the original dvd's of the first two Bourne films were pretty cool. There was one neat feature in which you could re-edit the sound mix for a couple of different scenes. And the "makings of" were good, too. Nice packages. I imagine the Blu-rays are just as awesome. Love those films!
Hulk Vs. is awesome... by James Westfall	Jan 28th, 2009 05:18:49 PM
Deadpool is freaking hilarious.
Zodiac >>>>>>>>>>>>> Benjamin Button by Kid Idioteque	Jan 28th, 2009 05:31:07 PM
Let's not even go there.
This morning's dump > Benjamin Button by Garbageman33	Jan 28th, 2009 05:31:46 PM
I went there.
I nominate this thread as MOST TEDIOUS OF 2009 by gruntybear	Jan 28th, 2009 05:39:31 PM
Jesus Fucking Christ, people. Could you, I dunno, maybe reign in some of that sanctimony and indignant, faux-righteous anger a bit? I know it's the internet and everything, but dial it back a little - mm-kay? You're not scoring any brownie points with anybody carrying on like this about a filmmaker whose best work is decades behind him. I mean, really.
DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD / RP by BrightEyes	Jan 28th, 2009 05:53:56 PM
You know the talkbacks are fucked up when DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD is the most logical one in it. How you can even attempt to give that rapist a pass makes you an unbalanced person. and dickblood is right Harry the first thing I thought about was how your coming off like a pedophile in hiding. Sick, sick , fucking sick. Children are more important than anything and its sad to see how there are people who try to defend people who hurt them.
The Rocker? by wampa_one	Jan 28th, 2009 06:02:35 PM
Didn't leave you with much of an impression, huh?
Please.... by SubliminalJones	Jan 28th, 2009 06:10:44 PM
Let's get back to talking about Sharks In Venice.
"Children are more important than anything"? by Mostholy	Jan 28th, 2009 06:20:33 PM
What about unicorns and rainbows and fairy tales and true love?
true loves pretty important as well by BrightEyes	Jan 28th, 2009 06:29:43 PM

"I know you'll feel quite the same..." by Darkman	Jan 28th, 2009 06:51:31 PM
"...when you get a whiff of my Hershey stain..."
Dave Thomas in Groundhog Day? by Larry of Arabia	Jan 28th, 2009 07:04:18 PM
That's who it looks like.
I always assumed Polanski went insane by Quake II	Jan 28th, 2009 07:08:10 PM
after seeing Sharon Tate and his unborn child cut from her belly courtesy of the Manson clan. Doesn't excuse anything he did after the crime, but he kinda went batshit crazy after that. I heard he's a demanding asshole on set. Johnny Depp didn't have anything nice to say about him after filming The Ninth Gate.
Groundhog Day = not so funny. by Quake II	Jan 28th, 2009 07:20:22 PM
One of the few Bill Murray movies that actually became tedious about halfway in. Several people walked out of the film when I saw it...And we were on a New York to LA flight at the time. Budda-BING!
Zodiak Most overlooked 2007 film by Quin the Eskimo	Jan 28th, 2009 07:33:28 PM
Redbelt most overlooked 2008 film
No defending Polanski. by worldofwarcraft	Jan 28th, 2009 08:29:47 PM
People who defend child rapists DO NOT GET MY BUSINESS. Explain your comments Harry.
Sin City on blu on april, sill waiting for Perfume though by lavatory love machine	Jan 28th, 2009 09:00:29 PM

What about Gutterballs/The Poughkeepsie Tapes? by unmask	Jan 28th, 2009 09:21:03 PM
Harry, I'm dying to see what you thought of GUTTERBALLS, which has got to be the most inappropriate, offensive, yet awesome 80's slasher made in the 00's. Seriously, they make IRREVERSIBLE look like BAMBI.
DGDB, WTF?!!!!!! by SoylentMean	Jan 28th, 2009 09:24:43 PM
Wow, several discussions? I love this site, but jeez, some of you people are complete and utter assholes. Dickblood, you might want to get that shit checked out. I think it's infected.
Lynch mob: It wasn't rape.. by unmask	Jan 28th, 2009 09:28:25 PM
People need to get their facts right. He pleaded guilty to consensual sex with a minor. Is it a crime? YES. But it isn't rape. So put your rope down.
Roman Polanski? You mean the bad guy from Quantom of Solace? by spectrebeeyatch	Jan 28th, 2009 09:51:27 PM
Sharks in Venice. Total DVD purchase. That and Vicky Christina Barcelona would make an awsome movie night.
I thought the documentary clearly showed the judge abusing his p by Broseph	Jan 28th, 2009 10:00:52 PM
by no means am i defending this man's action but after watching the documentary i thought it was clear the judge was responsible for the out come of the case with his dishonest actions and vanity.
Love Groundhog Day by Charlie_Allnut	Jan 28th, 2009 10:02:24 PM
A modern classic on par w/ his girl friday and similar classic comedies.I really preferred Doug Liman's take on Bourne over the Greengrass movies, which were great, but didn't have the same punch for me. (that could be due in part to my passionate hatred for lazy filmmaking i.e. "shaky cam")
Blu Ray Zodiac out in Oz for past 6 months by Chicken Thunder	Jan 28th, 2009 10:58:28 PM
At last, Australia is good for something.
Why did they deport Roman Moronie? He slaughtered the english la by Groothewarrior	Jan 28th, 2009 11:43:25 PM
Joo farging eyesole i cutta joe ballz offa, joo somenobench, ect...
BUTTNUMBATHON: THE YEAR OF SODOMY by J-Dizzle	Jan 29th, 2009 12:49:33 AM
Harry has a beer and cheats on his wife with a drugged up 13-year old.
Perspective please. by vivahst	Jan 29th, 2009 02:44:08 AM
I think Polanski should have to come back to the US to face his punishment. However, I find it hard to get to worked up over a washed-up director not being brought to justice for raping a girl when we are harboring war criminals like Kissinger and Rumsfeld. We should trade wanted famous people with Europe.
Roman Polanski Takes The "the" Out Of...... by thelordofhell	Jan 29th, 2009 05:05:49 AM
Psychotherapist
Star Ballz was fucking ridiculous Harry. by Stuntcock Mike	Jan 29th, 2009 08:25:28 AM
Isn't the desired result of porn to produce a boner?
Officially, I don't care. by OBSD	Jan 29th, 2009 08:25:45 AM
There's absolutely no denying that it's reeeeeealy fucked up to rape a 13 year old girl. That takes a special kind of douchebaggery. I's also fucked up (although not even remotely as much, obviously)for a judge to reneg on a plea bargain and give a guy 50 years for a crime he pleaded (pled? I don't know what the past tense is, honestly) guilty on. If it were me and I had Polanski's money and I got a call from the prosecutor saying the judge was going to give me 50 years, I'd flee the country too. Although if it was me, I would not have drugged and raped a 13 year old girl, so there is that. Now can we drop this shit and talk about 3-D titties? Honestly, that's what I really care about from this article and that's all this talkback would be about if Harry hadn't had dropped the "Polanski-bomb". The guy raped a girl and ran away and he still makes movies. Sure, it's all kinds of fucked up but unless you're a bounty hunter, it really shouldn't affect your life. At all. But every time his name is mentioned on AICN, you guys go apeshit. It's not like he's the only famous person to get away with a crime. Now let's talk about shit that really matters. 3-D titties!
in all the hub bub surrounding Roman Polanski.. by emeraldboy	Jan 29th, 2009 09:24:12 AM
there is another well paid person. who did exactly the same thing. Jonathon Ross. It was not reported around the time of the Ross-brandgate business. Ross has a book out called Why do I say these things. In that he says that when he was dating his wife. she was 16 at the time. dating a minor is against the law. to get around that He and jane goldman waited untill she was 18 before they got married. If that had been discovered at the height of the Ross-brandgate affair. His career would have been finished. all these talkbackers stoning Roman Polanski. should also remember that Jerry Lee Lewis married his cousin who was 13. I dont remember hearing anyone calling for Jerry Lee lewis arrest. but maybe they did. back then.
If there was a musician that I would happily trade to by emeraldboy	Jan 29th, 2009 09:27:05 AM
the us it would be bono. dont came back.
Gutterballs is horrible by Jarek	Jan 29th, 2009 10:07:58 AM
Anyone who finds any redeeming value in that flick is a moron.
emeraldboy by TechLord	Jan 29th, 2009 10:14:37 AM
Bid difference in the Ross case: he didn't drug and rape her. They dated and then got married. There are still states in the US where 16 year olds can have consensual sex. Florida is one of them. I met my wife when she was 16 and I was 19. We've been married 17 years now and I didn't even have to drug and ass rape her.
Polanski does not exist in this dojo by Cobra--Kai	Jan 29th, 2009 11:34:45 AM
Take a closer look at the box art of that Polanski documentary... the old perv's clearly having a little fiddle! But on a more serious note I don't think what Harry wrote is apologising for or devaluing Polanski's crime (unlike a couple of talkbackers here who ought to be ashamed of themselves). I'm afraid I have to side with DGDB on this one - a good filmmaker but a sleazy a'hole of a human being.
COBRA'S SEAL OF APPROVAL IS ALL I NEED!! by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jan 29th, 2009 11:42:36 AM
He'll take that motherfucker to the mats! And don't be afraid to side with me more often, mate. I've been defending your dojo round these parts. TOGETHER VEE CUN CONQUER DA' VORLD!!!
by Cobra--Kai	Jan 29th, 2009 11:55:57 AM
He he! Lead on bro, lead on!
So what exactly is Polanski accused of? by SoylentMean	Jan 29th, 2009 12:46:46 PM
I just wanted to see DGDB explode in a tirade of useless internet fury. Calm down dude. And see a doctor. Blood from the urethra is bad news.
RockNRolla one of the best movies to come out in 2008 by Broseph	Jan 29th, 2009 12:54:31 PM
It's nice to have guy ritchie back
Agreed Broseph, too bad it was a limited release by SoylentMean	Jan 29th, 2009 12:59:50 PM
RockNRolla was a true return to form for Ritchie. Now that he's escaped from the clutches of Old Lady Kabballah we'll hopefully see more of his filmmaking goodness. I have high hopes for his Sherlock Holmes.
Bourne is one of the most solid film triologies of all time by I am_NOTREAL	Jan 29th, 2009 03:23:29 PM
All three films are really well put-together, nicely acted, good action, good twists...there just aren't a lot of holes. Yet I just don't feel as strongly about them as I do, say, the 1st 3 Die Hards. Don't know why. Maybe it's because we never really get to know Jason Bourne, but John McClane feels real, even when he's tying a firehose to his waist and jumping off of a skyscraper.
Harry's Fantasy Land - Read Please by loserguy3000	Jan 29th, 2009 06:05:09 PM
Hey Everyone, I'm not defending Harry's asinine comments, but the truth is probably that he doesn't know the truth anymore. Make that reality, as Headgeek has submerged himself so far into Fantasy Land that he can't possibly know which way is up or back into the light. I blame the Blade 2 review, which demonstrated to Harry that he needn't be articulate or even make sense to grab attention. Just a few bars of "pussy" this and "licking" that, and he had our attention. This explains the obsessive need for (most) AICN writers to say outlandish, horrendous things - to compete and on-up each other for the most idiotic and stupid phrases they can think of. This explains Script Girl, which has ZERO connection with AICN, other than it makes the talkbackers nuts, and thus, drives up traffic through repetition in the talkbacks. So now Harry lives in Fantasy Land, tossing out nonsense like his Polinski comment, or whatever 'liberal-baiting' thing he can. Don't believe him, as he probably doesn't know what he's saying anyway. He's just baiting a dwindling readership and increasingly unpopular/irrelevant voice online. That's why Mori (who's a turd) left, and that's why others will be leaving. For my little bit of Harry-ism, let's pretend Harry held the same opinion about Polanski if it were his nephew that was raped, after having left the bugger in the same room with Victor Salva. Lets say Salva fled (after admitting guilt) and made a documentary... Would Harry defend Salva, saying he was mistreated by the 'evil' legal system? Would Harry be moved if his nephew later said it was consensual? Probably, if it meant he'd gather hits for AICN by inflaming the talkbacks.
"Roman Buttfuckanski" by loserguy3000	Jan 29th, 2009 06:37:56 PM
...is the funniest thing I've heard all day. Seriously. Sorry if that offends anyone. Roman Buttfuckanski
SoylentMean by Broseph	Jan 30th, 2009 02:10:38 AM
I really hope The Sherlock Holmes movies does well and brings Ritchie to a wider audience.I think RDJ was a perfect choice and hopefully his hot streak will continue
I liked Vicky Christina Barcelona better when it was called... by The Amazing G	Jan 30th, 2009 04:06:53 AM
Summer Lovers and can we agree to never mention Polanski on this website? no good can come of it
Vicky Christina Barcelona came off very pretentious and cliche by Broseph	Jan 30th, 2009 07:16:11 AM
the whole fuck up my life for the euro lover is annoying
Loserguy3000 by BobParr	Jan 30th, 2009 12:08:14 PM
I completely agree with everything you said. This site has become incredibly lazy. That's why so many people were excited about Quint's AMAD. The guy has a work ethic. Moriarity does too but he is a huge turd. Tough guy McWeeney threatening to ban anyone from the TBs that thought he was full of shit. Yoko getting her own column and avatar really sucks. We all get to read about her vinyl collection. Yuck!
Harry really should defend his comments on Polanski by Stabby	Jan 30th, 2009 03:59:23 PM
Or at least clarify them. If not it is only a matter of time before the Polanski furor breaks out in yet another Talkback. That said, I am done with the topic.
Polanski got fucked? by nalapou	Jan 30th, 2009 08:43:12 PM
Hmmm... i thought he fucked, raped and sodomized a 13 year old girl??? Must've been some other director...
Vicki Christina is a textbook example by half vader	Jan 30th, 2009 10:25:52 PM
of lazy use of narration and how to use that narration at the end of your movie to belittle and reduce everything that came before it. Did Allen really direct that thing? I think he just had a Spanish holiday on the company's dime. And I think I'd buy Rock'n'Rolla just for that pic/poster of Thandie Newton's arse in skyscraper heels.
Thandie Newton by Broseph	Jan 31st, 2009 10:33:10 AM
is one sexy little broad
Don't understand the Cannery Row hate. by Felix_Happer	Feb 2nd, 2009 09:54:47 AM
I always liked it. The John Huston narration was great, Debra Winger was still kinda hot and the frog round-up fuckin kills me every time.
Harry by Bone-In Foray	Feb 2nd, 2009 02:14:29 PM

Harry's wrong...(is what I meant to type) by Bone-In Foray	Feb 2nd, 2009 02:17:30 PM
...but mostly about using the new-found ability to make your own commentary. It's not about MST3K. That forum is reserved for bad movies. These are at least half-way decent. But can you actually imagine listening to uninformed commentary assembled by a gaggle of TB losers? I can barely listen to the ones that actually come with the movies.
Harry can't defend his comments regarding Polickski.. by Stalkeye	Feb 2nd, 2009 03:25:44 PM
because there's no excuse or arguement whatsoever for that sick pedophile.DBGB is right (irate fucker that he is.lol)to slam those baseless comments. I mean seriously Knowles, WTF?
I Guess They Will Never Catch ZODIAC by Red Dawn Don	Feb 3rd, 2009 10:39:16 PM
I Guess They Will Never Catch ZODIAC. If a big MOVIE like this does not bring him out from the depths of Hell, then nothing will. I suspect he died in some other unrelated fashion years ago. TV's LOU GRANT show did a storyline very similar to the real ZODIAC back in the day.
In Bruges: discontinued by manufacturer by growltiger	Feb 8th, 2009 02:46:47 AM
Or so says Amazon. I read in this talk back that it was PAL only. So what is the deal? Is it available or not for buyers here in the USA?
A total hack... by Wonko	Feb 11th, 2009 09:46:23 PM
Might be a little strong, harry! He wrote The Sting, after all. Deserves a bit of credit, at least.
Three more weeks and no movie release reviews... by 2dope	Feb 17th, 2009 12:37:03 PM
Harry, I said it before, and I'll say it again, you need to hire someone to do this column. I know you're a busy cat. I get it. But there are other people, myself included, who would happily take up the mantle and allow you to keep focused on the things that are more important to you. Just a thought.

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