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Women Talk A Lot?, Proofing Booze
The funny thing about the men/women talking debate...I've had people of both sexes, tell me about a previous relationship. And they remember it fondly. I have to point out the various horror stories that conveniently slipped their mind, as they're contemplating a jump back into things. And much like how people seem to pick and choose what they remember, I think women get a bad rap on how much they talk. We might think about a wonderful date, that ended in some passionate love making. And instead of cuddling and basking in the glow, the woman might want to ask "what are you thinking?" or some bizarre question like that. And so you think...why does she want to talk? But, does anyone remember that the guy spent 45 minutes on the phone, trying to explain the balk rule to his friend? No woman would do that. I mean, not just because they probably don't understand the balk rule, but...they'd say "Why don't you Google it?" And, as someone that has now gone to hundreds and hundreds of parties...I've noticed that it's men that want to brag about their jobs. Or bore you to tears with details that are hardly interesting. A woman might want to brag more about her newborn baby, but even that only lasts for a few minutes, compared to a guy acting like he knows everything about every topic that comes up. I say it's a draw.— November 12, 2009 2 a.m.
Walk Hard, The Omega Man, Toute une Nuit
Loved the fact that Kiss Kiss Bang Bang got recommended. I saw it in an almost empty theatre, but we all laughed at almost every scene. A really good film. And rented it, and it holds up on the small screen, too. But how in the world could you rent Walk Hard? I've never been more disappointed by a comedy. In a weird twist, though, I did buy the soundtrack. I loved the theme song (written by the talented Marshall Crenshaw), but also for that Guilty As Charged, faux Johnny Cash tune. The movie had, maybe, three funny scenes tops.— November 12, 2009 1:50 a.m.
Other Dimensions
With Jeff Bridges playing The Dude in Lebowski, and also a hippie character in Door in the Floor...now this; he needs to give those characters a rest for a bit. My favorite line of this write-up: Chloë Sevigny was one of my favorite actresses prior to Brown Bunny. Roger Ebert wrote so much about his hatred of this film, it caused the biggest fight between the director (who's also a well known model and musician). Ebert got the best of him when, after being called fat, told the director "I can lose weight. But you'll always be known as the director who made Brown Bunny." Ouch!— November 11, 2009 6:08 p.m.
Weird Police, Weird DUI
I never said I didn't think there were racist people in America. I believe there are plenty. I just said I never used the "n word". And just so you're aware, people that are racist and NOT white, are just a big a problem as the white people in America that are racist. So arinoman...time to man up and change your attitudes and views. Peace out.— November 11, 2009 10:11 a.m.
Weird Police, Weird DUI
Hahahaha....nope, not a Dick Cheney fan. Try again. I thought I was quoting you, when you said you hate all white people. I don't believe you said that you merely hate this country for the way it treated black people. So, are you now saying that you have no problem with white people? And lastly...if I make a Jew joke, or insult...well, it's kind of the same thing as Bill Cosby getting mad when black people (rappers, comedians, or just regular folks), who walk around using the "n word" with each other. He doesn't like it, but they do it. I guess I'll classify myself in that category, since I'm MOT. If I know the person, it's between me and them. Now, it's a lot worse when a racist like Spike Lee complains and complains and complains about characters that blacks are given in movies and stereotypes. Yet, he does Mo Better Blues, and makes the two jazz club owners Jewish guys that rip off the musicians. Josh Seeing reality among the idiots of the world.— November 11, 2009 9:28 a.m.
Blinded by the White -- Sammy Sosa and Amy Winehouse Get Goofy
If Barry Bonds wanted to do a Michael Jackson tribute, he'd have to at least have his head shrink down about 25 sizes!— November 11, 2009 9:21 a.m.
Weird Police, Weird DUI
The funny thing Russl, is that I hate that idiot Mark Fuhrman. The cop from the OJ trial that said he never used the "n word" and then it came out he did. And it gave the idiotic OJ juror an "excuse" to say they didn't trust ANY evidence in the trial, because all cops must be bad. And Fuhrman now, gets to speak on all these various talk shows. It disgusts me. And, even though Furman claims he was using it for a screenplay or some such thing...okay, well, then you should've said that before perjuring yourself in a court of law, you idiotic loser! But anyway...I even say things like this: I hate Spike Lee. I think he's racist. And at the end of the day, he's just not a very good filmmaker most of the time. Yet, I admitted that I felt he was right, when he said Quinton Tarrantino uses the "n word" too much in his movies. Because I've felt that he's used it, in situations where it didn't even seem to fit (like the scene in Pulp Fiction, where Tarrantino himself keeps saying it to Sam Jackson...which I suppose is trying to show that they are such good friends he can use the word; but the dialogue just doesn't work and doesn't seem authentic).— November 11, 2009 1:17 a.m.
What movie character do you most identify with?
Raising Arizona might be the first comedy my family all enjoyed together. I remember being in college and my parents were watching it on HBO. I sat down and watched it with them and was making fun of Nicolas Cage playing yet another quirky character, and seeing ex-boxer Randall Tex Cobb as the crazy biker. And quickly loving every line that every character uttered. What a great film.— November 11, 2009 1:08 a.m.
A Fear of Cold and Dark
I'm grabbing some popcorn (and a dictionary) and watching the smart (and pompous) folk fight.— November 11, 2009 12:42 a.m.
Weird Police, Weird DUI
Maybe using the "K" word in a crowd of Jews, would just get you sued, not beat up (that would've been funnier with a rim shot). Dude, how many times do I have to tell you, I'd have NO PROBLEM admitting if I used the "n word". Something that may have happened 20 or 30 years ago, wouldn't hurt my job here. The simple fact is, I've never used the word. Just as I hate when Pete uses the word on here sometimes (usually when a person like you is coming on, posting a bunch of silly racist and angry stuff). I've almost gotten into fights with people of all races, for all different things: Talking in movie theatres, for example. But I never, ever think that calling them a slur based on their skin color, is appropriate. And it's not because I fear getting punched. It's because to me, that's irrelevant to the situation at hand. And it would be an insult to all the people of the same race, that were able to sit quietly in the theatre and behave like a normal human being. Sitting in a movie theatre quietly...now there's a concept!— November 11, 2009 12:24 a.m.