Film 2003 with Huntsman & Guests

Gentle folk of the board, I hope everyone is in good fettle today, and that things are going just swell.

If you only had one film to take into outer space on a cruise lasting two years, which film would it be? - The best film you have seen?, the most disturbing?, the most poignant?, the funniest?, the most touching? ... its a difficult thing to decide. But decide you must.

I'll kick us all off (for those who may wish to participate) - so, the best film for me would be:

Summer of '42 (1971)

CAST & CREW Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser Directed by Robert Mulligan more...

SYNOPSIS Gently nostalgic, Robert Mulligan's tender and insightful look at three teenage boys' approach to the mysteries of love and sex takes place on the coast of New England during World War II. While his two friends devote their time to investigating the process of getting laid, Hermie finds himself falling in love with the young wife of a U.S. serviceman away at the war.

... I just have to assume nobody's seen a film.

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Originally posted by Huntsman ... I just have to assume nobody's seen a film.:(

The problem is that most films are deeply flawed, H.

Thanks P, I'm not sure if I could have coped with no replies.

Flawed in respect they must have a begining, middle and end and suite a particular audience thus the facts are bent?

Flawed in the sense that they may well have good bits but also not so good bits; it's rare to find one that you like all the way through.

They are nearly all a bit shit and/or last too long. The last one I saw deffo was, both.

Kevin Bacon played quasimodo, I think. He was locked up in a bell tower by Dracula who was played by an old man. That religious bloke who usually impersonates Jack Nicklaus, was his brief. If they could have kept it brief, it might have worked. Though, I'm not sure wether or not this would have helped in his quest to catch trams in San Francisco.

Is that out on DVD?

I think the Siamese twin accusation was misdirected.

2001 a space odissey... as you know, Huntsy!

If I may be so bold, the film 'K-Pax' starring Kevin the Spaceman was very, very good. It was good all of the way through and even the ending was decent. At no point did I think, this is rubbish. It's a bit similar to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest House, which can only be a good thing.

I thought 24PP was exceptional, as it invoked emotion of the time, and I really was expecting it to be as most music films are; cow pie.

Other than them, The Lord of The Rings were pretty good and Episode II wasn't bad, although watching it again recently I didn't think it was as good as I first thought it was.

Clint Eastwood's Forgiven is superb, if your happy with his work.

Originally posted by Life's a Bush and then WE die 2001 a space odissey... as you know, Huntsy!

Correct. Although I'm keen to realise new films I haven't heard of.

I was excited that Donny Darko was to be released this weekend, until it showed up that it was actually to be released on Monday rather than the weekend. Evidently this is quite an original film with interesting stuff going down.

Don't forget that 2010 is as good as 2001. And Alien(s) is quite good as follow-ups go.

Originally posted by Patrick I think the Siamese twin accusation was misdirected.

Yes, the fact that we rarely agree seems to have passed Benny by. Perhaps because of his eyes which appear to be caught in some kind of arachnid nest.

Originally posted by Huntsman Is that out on DVD?

Yes

I haven't seen K-Pax but KS is always very amusing. I've already expressed my views on 24hpp. FOTR is a perfect example of what I said above; I love large chunks of it, but when they go underground, so does the movie. It's been a while since I saw the original Star Wars, but I have quite fond memories of it.

Originally posted by Huntsman > Originally posted by Patrick> I think the Siamese twin accusation was misdirected.>

Yes, the fact that we rarely agree seems to have passed Benny by. Perhaps because of his eyes which appear to be caught in some kind of arachnid nest.

Plus the fact that our writing styles are ordinarily quite different. My comment was inspired by the fact that HW seemed to have done a fair job of imitating one of your modes.

FOTR and HW?

these two wildcards have foxed me to the soul.

Originally posted by Huntsman FOTR and HW?these two wildcards have foxed me to the soul.

Fellowship of the Ring and Hank Wiseass.

I've just taken a glance at the rental chart this week and sure doesn't make pretty reading. Some action blockbuster starring Vincent Beeswax, called, XXX Missing in Action or something, a film about Greeks getting married to fat people, and another film where Tomas Hanks goes up a predictable road.

It's times like this a man turns to banned horror movies.

Originally posted by Patrick > Originally posted by Huntsman> FOTR and HW?> > these two wildcards have foxed me to the soul.> >

Fellowship of the Ring and Hank Wiseass.

... I didn't know he was in that film?

Originally posted by Huntsman > Originally posted by Patrick> > > > Originally posted by Huntsman> > FOTR and HW?> > > > these two wildcards have foxed me to the soul.> > > > >

Fellowship of the Ring and Hank Wiseass.

... I didn't know he was in that film?

I believe he played one of the Orcs.

I was "Panicking Idiot #7" in LOTR.

Originally posted by Major Tarantino I was "Panicking Idiot #7" in LOTR.

Which scene was that?

Scene 16

It was the scene featuring a lot of orcs. I've heard HW features also, if you look hard and your pause function is working to standard.

The big killer orc down in the cellar with its smashing hammer was one of the highlights of the films. He should have his (or her) mini-series.

Originally posted by Huntsman It was the scene featuring a lot of orcs. I've heard HW features also, if you look hard and your pause function is working to standard.The big killer orc down in the cellar with its smashing hammer was one of the highlights of the films. He should have his (or her) mini-series.

The scene with a lot of orcs? Well that narrows it down. I think the creature with the hammer may not be available.

I'll have to dispute that. My friend has the same agent, and apart from some recent trouble with his bowels 'Tony', the big troll, is free.

Originally posted by Huntsman I'll have to dispute that. My friend has the same agent, and apart from some recent trouble with his bowels 'Tony', the big troll, is free.

Well, I hope the series will have lots of singing and dancing.

It would be good if there was a re-make of a famous Hollywood 40's film entitled ;On The Troll.

Originally posted by Huntsman It would be good if there was a re-make of a famous Hollywood 40's film entitled ;On The Troll.

ON THE TROLL! THE HIT RADIO SHOW THAT BRINGS HOLLYWOOD.....TO YOU!

Orc: "We're here at the lovely Brown Derby nightclub. I'm Thomas Q. Midget and this is my co-host, drinking buddy, and live-in compaion-don't tell the papers!-Gary Cooper. Coop, what's on the menu tonight?"

Coop: "Good loving!"

Orc: "Oh, sounds delicious. I do believe it's time for Sarumon to take the stage, let's get a word with him...Saury baby!"

Sarumon: "Thomas, you great poof! Didn't expect you here!"

Orc: "Well, I'd never miss your big performance...say, what will you be regaling us with tonight?"

Sarumon: "Well, I'm just thinking about our boys in the service, all the hardships they face.."

Orc: "But the war just ended..."

Sarumon: "Oh you silly bitch, I was talking about all that close proxemity to other men, without being able to, well, you know.."

Orc: "Oh yes, how silly of me."

Sarumon:"...so I thought I'd sing the torch song Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree."

Orc: "Oh, splendid!...I can see the stage manager motioning for you to come onstage."

Sarumon: "Yes, Gandalf is a bit fidgety lately. I think he's going through that time of the month. I'd invite you over but I'm just sure he'd be in no mood for company."

Orc: "Can't say I blame him..well, you go do your show, darling. Give us a kiss."

Sarumon: "Sneaky with that tongue, are you?! Do behave!"

Orc: "Yes, that was Sarumon, a nod's as good as a wink to a blind man and don't we all wish we could spend a little time underneath the apple tree with him.."

Coop: "Hey, I'm hurt by that."

Orc: "Oh don't be, Coop. You know you're the only Sgt. York for me. Let's take a listen as Sarumon is starting up the orchestra..."

:D