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Or Matthew Broderick logging in from home to change his number of absences in a certain other movie.
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/
That Matthew Broderick was quite the hax0r in his day.

that can't help thinking of matthew broderick being sent to the principal's office just so he could check out the week's password in a certain movie? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/

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The Greeks also invented the kimono. Kimono is come from the Greek word himona, is mean winter. So, what do you wear in the wintertime to stay warm? A robe. You see: robe, kimono.

So you're saying that they are the original founders of the Lambda Lambda Lambda fraternity, then, hmmm?

unadulterated british sitcoms are nicely popular on american tv, eg PBS. they don't get run on the commercial networks but there are still plenty of fans who watch it in its untouched original format (excluding the PAL->NTSC conversion of course :) doctor who while not being a sitcom, has a decent enough audience in the US. there are many unadulterated british programs which run just fine on american tv.

there are exceptions of course, all in the family was a remake of the british series "Till Death Do Us Part". the american series sanford and son was a remake of the british "steptoe and son". these remakes were worse than the british originals? other than "its not british so it sucks", what objective reasoning can you provide?

japanese anime also seems to do just fine in the US, fans seem to prefer the original japanese dialogue with subtitles. this seems to somewhat counter your assertion that all americans want is americanized remakes.

unadulterated british sitcoms are nicely popular on american tv, eg PBS. they don't get run on the commercial networks but there are still plenty of fans who watch it in its untouched original format (excluding the PAL->NTSC conversion of course :) doctor who while not being a sitcom, has a decent enough audience in the US. there are many unadulterated british programs which run just fine on american tv.

there are exceptions of course, all in the family was a remake of the british series "Till Death Do Us Part". the american series sanford and son was a remake of the british "steptoe and son". these remakes were worse than the british originals? other than "its not british so it sucks", what objective reasoning can you provide?

japanese anime also seems to do just fine in the US, fans seem to prefer the original japanese dialogue with subtitles. this seems to somewhat counter your assertion that all americans want is americanized remakes.

I wonder how they would handle the fact that so many Simpsons characters are left-handed, and Arab culture doesn't have much use for left-handed people.

It's relatively common to remake movies and TV shows for different cultures. If the U.S. can do it, so can the Arabs.

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I wonder how they would handle the fact that so many Simpsons characters are left-handed, and Arab culture doesn't have much use for left-handed people.

It's relatively common to remake movies and TV shows for different cultures. If the U.S. can do it, so can the Arabs.

...laura

I wonder how they would handle the fact that so many Simpsons characters are left-handed, and Arab culture doesn't have much use for left-handed people.

It's relatively common to remake movies and TV shows for different cultures. If the U.S. can do it, so can the Arabs.

...laura

I wonder how they would handle the fact that so many Simpsons characters are left-handed, and Arab culture doesn't have much use for left-handed people.

It's relatively common to remake movies and TV shows for different cultures. If the U.S. can do it, so can the Arabs.

...laura

I wonder how they would handle the fact that so many Simpsons characters are left-handed, and Arab culture doesn't have much use for left-handed people.

It's relatively common to remake movies and TV shows for different cultures. If the U.S. can do it, so can the Arabs.

...laura

Well Wonka A pays nothing for health insurance

Wonka A? That would be Gene Wilder, correct?

And that is on topic, there is a video game...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472063/

I believe that film was Just Visiting (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0189192/). It naturally starred Jean Reno, since he's apparently the only Frenchman Americans can stand to watch onscreen. Actually, it looks like Jean Reno and some other cast members were even in the original French version in the same roles, and it was written and directed by the same guy.

Yes, I've seen both, and let me make a few comments.

First, both the original and the American remake were released in the US. I'm not sure if the original was in theaters, but it was available on DVD. Neither did particularly well I don't think, but then dubbed foreign films are not usually a big commercial success. Neither are English-language films starring Christina Applegate, regardless of whether they are remakes of foreign films or not.

Second, the two movies are so radically different that they almost don't even resemble each other. Not only are a few actors changed, but the entire theme of the movie is completely reworked. It's been a while since I've seen either, but as I recall in the original French version, the main character realizes she has a connection to royalty and becomes a more noble (so to speak) person because of it. In the American version, the plot is similar to the other version, but the movie is really all about Christina Applegate's character developing more girl power and I think realizing she get along just fine without her jerk boyfriend.

The sad thing is, I think they ditched the whole royalty angle because they thought people who live in a country that has never had a king (or at least not its own king) wouldn't be able to relate. But I think that was a mistake. Surely anybody can relate to the idea of having something in your identity worth living up to, whether or not that something comes from royalty.

I'm not sure if I have a point. If I do, it's probably that the movie didn't do poorly because it was an adaptation for the US market. It did poorly because it just wasn't as good a movie as the original, even though it could've been. Also, my other point is that it's kinda fun to watch the original and the watch the remake.

I believe that film was Just Visiting (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0189192/). It naturally starred Jean Reno, since he's apparently the only Frenchman Americans can stand to watch onscreen. Actually, it looks like Jean Reno and some other cast members were even in the original French version in the same roles, and it was written and directed by the same guy.

We're now just over halfway through the Apple Product Cycle!

"Nerd porn threads appear in the Mac forums. Some lunatic with too much time and money on his hands disassembles the new device down to the bare, soldered components and posts pictures."

Possible Slashdot poll: what will be the "minor, rarely occurring flaw" that affects the video-playing iPod?
o Bad battery life
o E-Z-Scratch screen
o Doesn't play video
o Causes every molecule in your body to explode at the speed of light
o CowboyNeal

I believe it's reference to Rocky.

On the other hand, those of us paying attention in history have learned that governments will pass a law, claiming one reason, then actually mis-use it for other reasons.

This may be seen most recently with the passage of various anti-terrorist laws (with the verbal promise to only use them to root out terrorism) that were immediately put to work in the "war on drugs" via the euphamism that selling drugs was akin to terrorism.

So, puh-leeze, do not be "Shocked, shocked!" to see government mis-using laws.

Senator Iselin: I mean, the way you keep changing the figures on me all the time. It makes me look like some kind of a nut, like an idiot.

The Red Queen: Well, you're going to look like an even bigger idiot if you don't get in there and do exactly what you're told...Who are they writing about all over this country and what are they saying? Are they saying: 'Are there any Communists in the Defense Department?' No, of course not, they're saying: 'How many Communists are there in the Defense Department?' So just stop talking like an expert all of a sudden and get out there and say what you're supposed to say.

Funny, I'm 27 and I get it.
So, Dr Strangelove, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057012/, The mouse that roared http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053084/, The day the earth stood still http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043456/, or even The rocky Horror picture show http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/ are also for my parents?
Or did no-one pull you to one side and introduce you to some great films regardless of their age?

Funny, I'm 27 and I get it.
So, Dr Strangelove, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057012/, The mouse that roared http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053084/, The day the earth stood still http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043456/, or even The rocky Horror picture show http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/ are also for my parents?
Or did no-one pull you to one side and introduce you to some great films regardless of their age?

Funny, I'm 27 and I get it.
So, Dr Strangelove, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057012/, The mouse that roared http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053084/, The day the earth stood still http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043456/, or even The rocky Horror picture show http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/ are also for my parents?
Or did no-one pull you to one side and introduce you to some great films regardless of their age?

Funny, I'm 27 and I get it.
So, Dr Strangelove, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057012/, The mouse that roared http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053084/, The day the earth stood still http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043456/, or even The rocky Horror picture show http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/ are also for my parents?
Or did no-one pull you to one side and introduce you to some great films regardless of their age?

"I am bleeding, making me the victor!"

gotta be at least 40 to get that one. It is a great quote from this Movie . Soleynt Green. A great NetFlix rental if you get a chance.

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Oh, wait...that's a Bond Movie ...my bad!

Missles....or my BB gun.

Me and my trusty Red Rider BB gun could do some serious DDoS. Don't test me or I'll shoot your eye out.

The architects in the middle ages trusted their offspring to finish and maintain the cathedrals that the architects laid the foundations for. Seems that turned out ok - most of the cathedrals are still here and don't show signs of being stolen or vandalized. Even the Germans had the good sense to leave Paris alone during both wars and they're the original Vandals.

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You are also wrong about the Germans. A number of old inner cities and over 200 medieval castles in my country (the Netherlands) were destroyed beyond repair by the Germans in the 4 days we fought them. Paris was saved because it wasn't fought over. Still the Germans are not more destructive than our other neighbours. Overall they are our most peaceful neighbours.

Nope; apparently a company called "BBV" was involved in some of the productions. Perhaps that's where the confusion came from?

If it had aired on the BBC in Britain, I'm confident it would have attracted mainstream attention. It didn't, I've never heard of this, nor seen it, and I'm pretty sure that was *never* the case.

If you can provide a link to details of *any* alleged transmission dates (including the name of the station they aired on), I'll be prepared to consider that I was wrong (^_^)

Info:- here and here...

In case anyone was wondering where they got the name "The Ocho" for the name of FireFox 2.0, I believe it was from the movie, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, where the station that was covering the dodgeball tournament was "ESPN 8" aka "the ocho".

I never thought I would play Russian Roulette. Meteors do make good bullets but have missed so far. I've been hit by the odd car. All the same, I've never bagged a deer and I would like to experience this element of culture in case fate is against me.

Click.

Click. Click. Click.

For his paycheck, they told him he'd have to have his memory wiped at the end of each job.

I unfortunately never got to play the game. I admit to having bad information there.

The movie, however, I know first-hand about. There was a movie released by the BBC in 1981. I don't believe it was ever made available in the US. My Dad had a copy of it that he special ordered, he's the one who got me into the guide in the first place, go figure. It follows the storyline of the book series far more closely than the 2005 movie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081874/

..i'm immediately reminded of Walter Peck from Ghost Busters.

Hopefully when the phoned up the police to ask them to arrest the Penny Arcade guys, the police officer on the phone said "You do your job pencil neck, don't tell me how to do mine!" ;)

composer - filmography

musicians are credited on IMDb...
wether they wrote the whole soundtrack
or their music was just chosen

composer - filmography

musicians are credited on IMDb...
wether they wrote the whole soundtrack
or their music was just chosen

No clarification here, but freakin' hilarious!

I'd rather father a wookie.

Kind of like this guy's dad did?
The offspring is a frickin gorilla.

Transparent Aluminum has been around for quite some time now. The public knew about it even before the military published a report about it.

I'd say greatly thanks for its db interface availability on: http://www.imdb.com/interfaces. Great for off-line references, up-to date data, thorough references, in short-> just GREAT!!!

The ad makes it look like it could be a pretty good job. You could get paid to implement your ideas.

One in particular had aliens coming to Earth and transforming human bodies into narcotics factories (and doing the person in, in the process).

That sounds somewhat like "I Come In Peace", starring Dolph Lundgren. It deals with an alien that sucks the endorphins out of heroin addicts' brains to produce an addictive "space drug". A silly movie, but worth a look if you have a couple of hours to waste. :-)

The Copyright and Conditions of Use page on the IMDb website states that:


All content included on this site, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of IMDb or its content suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws.


The website also says that the IMDb retain copyrights of the database as a whole, and reserve the right to license it. How can the IMDb keep the copyright of the whole database when individual contributors keep the copyright of their own contributions? Do they require that contributors waive their copyright to the IDMb? In any case, it seems abusive to me that the IMDb retain copyright of the database when most of their content is user-contributed. Of course they don't want to open the door to competitors, but still, it's kind of ungrateful, no?

Is there a way to search IMDB for these statistics (of course, that would be cheating)?

Jesus said, "If any of you should cause one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better for you if a millstone were tied around your neck and that you be cast into the uttermost depths of the sea."

And...

Jack Thompson doesn't want your money. He isn't asking you to be a client. What he wants is for you to get up out of your chair because you're as mad as Hell about the video game industry's assault on our children and you're not going to take it anymore!

Interestingly, Network, the movie alluded to in the quote above, is rated "R."

So...Jesus hates "M" rated video games but is cool with "R" rated movies.

If that ain't comedy, I don't know what is.

While certinly not the most (though if you count all the times he's been on the histroy channel....)
I find it amusing the amount of times Hitler has been credited
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0386944/
And I know for a fact that's not even all of the movies he has show up in.

It says there are DVDs available in four languages when I view it

I'm not talking about the advertisements - try clicking on the DVD DETAILS link on the left side of the page. Oh, that's right - you can't. Try this link then.

See all the nicely laid out information, showing the details about availability, the subtitles, aspect ratio, audio, and languages?

Neither do I.

IMDb has a page for this

Unfortunately, it appears to be censored.

The interfaces link above has a place for you to download text file exports of most of the actual movie data (attrociously normalized). I have occassionally wanted to use this data on my own site for various purposes, but there are all kinds of nasty warnings about copyright and how all one's base belongs to them. It had been my understanding that one could not copyright a collection of facts, though one could copyright a collection of facts organized and presented in a particular manner. Legally, is there any reason a person couldn't just take their data, import it into a format of their own design, and then do whatever they wanted with it?

In other words, do IMDB's though-shalt-not-use-our-data-without-licensing claims hold water? Do their legal threats only apply to imdb specific content like user comments or reviews (which I don't think are in the text dumps anyway) or do they also apply to things like public domain information about a movie?

I understand that IMDB does allow some use of the data, otherwise they wouldn't provide the dumps, but the question is, how can they restrict the use as much as they claim to?

2. Ill-informed, narrow-minded comments let you feel superior.

Yeah, and you get to read comments from complete nutters who apparently do nothing all day, every day... except comment on a film they don't even like. Scary stuff :-).