Let's just say I went to boingboing.net, and I consider that flagrant false advertising. Like that pottery store on the Simpsons called Stoner's Pot Palace.
Personally, I'd much rather have Tivo tracking users than networks relying on nielson ratings. This can only hurt shows like Malcolm In The Middle and Everybody Loves Raymond, two shows people "love" but nobody watches. With accurate ratings, these shows would have ratings lower than enrollment in daycare at neverland ranch.
i thought the shots of the endless slums/suburbs and half-completed underfunded grandiose wasteland pretty much illustrated the poverty
I would have thought so too, had we actually seen some horrific living conditions. No garbage on the street, no bums sleeping in doorways, just houses that look like the beginning of a development.
The only scene that resonated with me was the scene where they corner the group of even younger kids and kill them(if I remember correctly). Was that the scene with the kid shot in the foot?
I got the point of the movie. It's a standard "guy overcomes life's hardships to make it" and so forth. Poverty, drugs, crime may indeed be part of the city of God, but the director's attempt to pass off poverty, drugs, and killings as uplifting entertainment is offensive.
Actually, I normally don't go to movies to be entertained. I much prefer "art" movies to "entertainment" movies. The closest to an entertainment movie on my personal top ten list is Kill Bill, and that comes in around #5.
I'm sure the conditions in Brazil are awful, although depicted in the movie, they seem like a swell place to live where gangsters take care of the local residents. And I never said "man, that is fucked up" at all while watching the movie, nor afterward, because of all the gloss applied to the killings. I became morally offended at the director attempting to pass off children killing children as entertainment.
Johnny Depp!! A Keith Richards-inspired glam rocking pirate, going purposefully over the top for every line reading. And he gets the nomination. This is much more monumental than the 13 noms for ROTK.
And where is the love for Peter Sarsgaard for Shattered Glass? Easily the best performance (lead or supporting) of the year.
If anyone for ROTK deserves an acting nom, it's Ian McKellan. He brought true pathos and heart to the story. Those huge battles scenes can't match the hurt in his eyes.
A directing oscar for City Of God? Are you serious? A film which showcases kids killing kids for our entertainment, without questioning why we should be entertained by this, or the social ramifications behind it. If this movie were in English, the critics would be denouncing it as an amoral piece of trash, but since its in a foreign country and "gritty" but in an artistic sense, it gets heaps of praise. It's director, Fernando Meireilles is a product of the all style/no substance school. Just because its in a foreign language doesn't make it good.
The fact that Chewbacca will be in the movie should be considered a spoiler, because for the series to make logical sense, Chewie shouldn't be in Episode 3. He is introduced to Luke and therefore the audience in Episode 4.
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no, I'm pretty sure Microsoft owns the trademark to Xbox so they can...oh wait. Te Next part. nevermind.
Let's just say I went to boingboing.net, and I consider that flagrant false advertising. Like that pottery store on the Simpsons called Stoner's Pot Palace.
I hope they aren't talking about average weight. That would be a big downer
I've got a Killer Instinct that this webserver will be staying up. It seems to be running well. Just Peachy you might say.
Personally, I'd much rather have Tivo tracking users than networks relying on nielson ratings. This can only hurt shows like Malcolm In The Middle and Everybody Loves Raymond, two shows people "love" but nobody watches. With accurate ratings, these shows would have ratings lower than enrollment in daycare at neverland ranch.
sounds like a childrens book. But sure why not. Curious George already went to the White House.
to one of those Ernest movies with the late Jim Varney.
Great. Now I have to throw out my Indefinitive Guide to AppleScript book.
the Spirit was willing but the...aw crap, you beat me to it.
which video store rents dvds for $2? hollywood and blockbuster both charge more than 4.
duh!
d'oh!
and lets not forget about Jimmy Bombed-Horribly
Maybe any quantum physicists around can tell us more about this, but it certainly sounds pretty revolutionary
so, would you say that this matters a lot?
eh.
"I'll be Grateful when they're Dead"
this is pure slashdot!
i thought the shots of the endless slums/suburbs and half-completed underfunded grandiose wasteland pretty much illustrated the poverty
I would have thought so too, had we actually seen some horrific living conditions. No garbage on the street, no bums sleeping in doorways, just houses that look like the beginning of a development.
The only scene that resonated with me was the scene where they corner the group of even younger kids and kill them(if I remember correctly). Was that the scene with the kid shot in the foot?
I got the point of the movie. It's a standard "guy overcomes life's hardships to make it" and so forth. Poverty, drugs, crime may indeed be part of the city of God, but the director's attempt to pass off poverty, drugs, and killings as uplifting entertainment is offensive.
Actually, I normally don't go to movies to be entertained. I much prefer "art" movies to "entertainment" movies. The closest to an entertainment movie on my personal top ten list is Kill Bill, and that comes in around #5.
I'm sure the conditions in Brazil are awful, although depicted in the movie, they seem like a swell place to live where gangsters take care of the local residents. And I never said "man, that is fucked up" at all while watching the movie, nor afterward, because of all the gloss applied to the killings. I became morally offended at the director attempting to pass off children killing children as entertainment.
Johnny Depp!! A Keith Richards-inspired glam rocking pirate, going purposefully over the top for every line reading. And he gets the nomination. This is much more monumental than the 13 noms for ROTK.
And where is the love for Peter Sarsgaard for Shattered Glass? Easily the best performance (lead or supporting) of the year.
If anyone for ROTK deserves an acting nom, it's Ian McKellan. He brought true pathos and heart to the story. Those huge battles scenes can't match the hurt in his eyes.
A directing oscar for City Of God? Are you serious? A film which showcases kids killing kids for our entertainment, without questioning why we should be entertained by this, or the social ramifications behind it. If this movie were in English, the critics would be denouncing it as an amoral piece of trash, but since its in a foreign country and "gritty" but in an artistic sense, it gets heaps of praise. It's director, Fernando Meireilles is a product of the all style/no substance school. Just because its in a foreign language doesn't make it good.
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"harnessed synergy to effectively utilize envoronment variables"
"able to balance time and work in a consumer-driven market"
"a team player with valuable people skills"
these are easy to make. add your own!
You know, there really wasn't a story that needed to be told in ESB and ROTJ. ANH ended well and wrapped up the loose ends.
The fact that Chewbacca will be in the movie should be considered a spoiler, because for the series to make logical sense, Chewie shouldn't be in Episode 3. He is introduced to Luke and therefore the audience in Episode 4.