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As you might have guessed, I sat for about half an hour with pieces of drinking straw up my nose, while my MOTHER wrapped my Vaseline coated face in plaster bandage
I can certainly agree with you on the destruction of the ring point, however the books continue through a few other chapters which play down the typical everyone lives happily ever after ending.
Unfortunately (or maybe for the better by the reviews), I have not seen final Matrix installment. The second film wasen't all that interesting for me, and I haven't worked myself up to see the third one.
I do agree with your third paragraph. It seems mainstream movies don't have the balls to leave you with an ending that leaves you thinking. It is much easier to rehash the same old heroic endings. This movie would seem to be a grown up version of The Mighty Ducks 2 (substituting Russia for Iceland).
I have no nits to pick with your general argument about the state of films today, especially the manner in which they are wrapped up. It is just that in the LOTR books, the predictable happens (the ring is destroyed), however that does not mean that all the characters can go on happily with their lives. All of the experiences that they went through (most notably Frodo) have changed them. Rather than triumph over evil, and go home to live the good life, they return to find their homeland taken over and plundered. Even after it is reclaimed, there are still scars which never heal.
Hope all that makes sense...
One of the great things about the books, is that the ending is NOT happy. Contrary to what was portrayed on the screen, the books present a very bittersweet ending. Yes, Frodo sails for the West and all of its rewards, but that is tainted by the loss of the Shire and the inability to save it for himself. This was only touched upon in the movies, not given the treatment it deserved.
One other point that I always found terribly sad was the story of the elves throughout the books. The thought of them leaving all of their beautiful works forever because they cannot hold off the effects of time forever was always very poingnant for me.
That being said, I really enjoyed the movies, however please do not tell me that the real story (especially if you have not read the books) has a "very predictable" and "stereotypical "happy ending" that everyone was expecting".
While it is nice to see a victory against the RIAA, I was struck by the analogy given by the judge.
"Grokster and Streamcast are not significantly different from companies that sell home video recorders or copy machines, both of which can be and are used to infringe copyrights."
While I don't want to get into a debate about the ethics of file sharing (I use it on occasion), this seems like poor analogy for two reasons.
First, both tools can be used in the same way, but file sharing apps provide for widespread distribution of content. Generally speaking, VCRs don't have such a far reaching capability.
Second, there are certainly valid uses for file sharing apps, it is difficult to argue that they aren't mainly used for copyrighted material that you have not paid for. VCRs on the other hand, often used for simply watching something at a different time (you are out when a particular program is being aired), or you are taping something you have a right to view (you pay for cable, and are taping a program or movie that you have paid for access to).
Again, I don't want to start another huge debate, but it seems to be an ill fitting analogy given the circumstances.
of your views on file sharing and its legality, it would seem to me that the larger issue here is the ability of a non-government organization to obtain private information for their own use.
Even if you agree that these people should be brought to justice through the use of this tactic because file sharing is wrong, this sets up a precedent for other situations which may not involve the noble goal capturing file sharers.
I gotta agree here. Whats up Doc? is probably my favorite movie of all time. Some great lines...
For God's sake don't shoot me. I'm part Italian.
Officer: They took her with them forcibly. Judge: Thats kidnapping. Unis: They tried to molest me. Judge: (Looking at Unis) Thats unbelievable
Don't touch me, I'm a doctor. Of what? Music. Can you fix a hifi? No sir. Then shut up!
I am Hugh. Hugh are me? No, I am Hugh
I am glad to see someone else knows about such a great movie. My wife and I spend alot of time quoting it, and people always look at us funny. Maybe they should.
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Our server can survive a slashdotting...
But thats the hottest place on earth!
in my bedroom with the door locked, the blinds shut, my pants down, my hand...
By suing radio stations of course!
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From the article... As you might have guessed, I sat for about half an hour with pieces of drinking straw up my nose, while my MOTHER wrapped my Vaseline coated face in plaster bandage
to the wonderful world of people who have too much time on their hands!
No Therion...I really thought Sam would come through on this one.
Shatner uses these to dictate his albums to his secretary...
Just when I thought I had seen all the uses for a Leatherman, I saw an old guy at Ozzfest using it as a roach clip. To each his own I guess.
Now I can be stopped at the airport for security violations AND supposed music piracy!
Have we learned nothing from Wallace and Grommit?
the 101 stupidest business moves, lets hear more about this Lingerie Bowl in #10!
alliteration Batman!
Thats pretty funny. If I had mod points, you'd get 'em...
I can certainly agree with you on the destruction of the ring point, however the books continue through a few other chapters which play down the typical everyone lives happily ever after ending. Unfortunately (or maybe for the better by the reviews), I have not seen final Matrix installment. The second film wasen't all that interesting for me, and I haven't worked myself up to see the third one. I do agree with your third paragraph. It seems mainstream movies don't have the balls to leave you with an ending that leaves you thinking. It is much easier to rehash the same old heroic endings. This movie would seem to be a grown up version of The Mighty Ducks 2 (substituting Russia for Iceland). I have no nits to pick with your general argument about the state of films today, especially the manner in which they are wrapped up. It is just that in the LOTR books, the predictable happens (the ring is destroyed), however that does not mean that all the characters can go on happily with their lives. All of the experiences that they went through (most notably Frodo) have changed them. Rather than triumph over evil, and go home to live the good life, they return to find their homeland taken over and plundered. Even after it is reclaimed, there are still scars which never heal. Hope all that makes sense...
One of the great things about the books, is that the ending is NOT happy. Contrary to what was portrayed on the screen, the books present a very bittersweet ending. Yes, Frodo sails for the West and all of its rewards, but that is tainted by the loss of the Shire and the inability to save it for himself. This was only touched upon in the movies, not given the treatment it deserved.
One other point that I always found terribly sad was the story of the elves throughout the books. The thought of them leaving all of their beautiful works forever because they cannot hold off the effects of time forever was always very poingnant for me.
That being said, I really enjoyed the movies, however please do not tell me that the real story (especially if you have not read the books) has a "very predictable" and "stereotypical "happy ending" that everyone was expecting".
the always-on.com domain isn't...
by any other name would smell as...oh, wait. This is Gator.
Oh No! Lil Bandit...
But where are they going to get the money from seeing as how music piracy is constantly eroding their already thin profit margins?
While it is nice to see a victory against the RIAA, I was struck by the analogy given by the judge.
"Grokster and Streamcast are not significantly different from companies that sell home video recorders or copy machines, both of which can be and are used to infringe copyrights."
While I don't want to get into a debate about the ethics of file sharing (I use it on occasion), this seems like poor analogy for two reasons.
First, both tools can be used in the same way, but file sharing apps provide for widespread distribution of content. Generally speaking, VCRs don't have such a far reaching capability.
Second, there are certainly valid uses for file sharing apps, it is difficult to argue that they aren't mainly used for copyrighted material that you have not paid for. VCRs on the other hand, often used for simply watching something at a different time (you are out when a particular program is being aired), or you are taping something you have a right to view (you pay for cable, and are taping a program or movie that you have paid for access to).
Again, I don't want to start another huge debate, but it seems to be an ill fitting analogy given the circumstances.
You don't want the government shutting you down for violating the Homeland Security Act
of your views on file sharing and its legality, it would seem to me that the larger issue here is the ability of a non-government organization to obtain private information for their own use.
Even if you agree that these people should be brought to justice through the use of this tactic because file sharing is wrong, this sets up a precedent for other situations which may not involve the noble goal capturing file sharers.
I gotta agree here. Whats up Doc? is probably my favorite movie of all time. Some great lines...
For God's sake don't shoot me. I'm part Italian.
Officer: They took her with them forcibly.
Judge: Thats kidnapping.
Unis: They tried to molest me.
Judge: (Looking at Unis) Thats unbelievable
Don't touch me, I'm a doctor.
Of what?
Music.
Can you fix a hifi?
No sir.
Then shut up!
I am Hugh.
Hugh are me?
No, I am Hugh
I am glad to see someone else knows about such a great movie. My wife and I spend alot of time quoting it, and people always look at us funny. Maybe they should.