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Originally posted by Huntsman Actually, I think I saw you down one of the tunnels.I'm not aware of this person - he or she of the many facades ... I would suspect another escapade would be on the cards in the future by the sounds of it. Perhaps when he or she has thought of another name, or religious cult. Or both.
Speaking of tunnels, I seem to have developed a sudden addiction to the Hobbit DVD. Sudden and unexpected.
The Lord of the Cheeses? ... it does achieve where many have failed, it does invoke at least some of the books original feeling. Personally, I was hoping for an even darker edge, a more realistic interpretation (I am getting picky) - quite why the hobbits resided in Tellytubby land is a mystery and I'm certain Tolkien will have been squirming in his gravy boat. The troll was entertaining and the bowel rock was distinctly menacing, I especially enjoyed the surrounding of the main characters towards the end ... how did they escape?
More rain, more evil, perhaps more horrific scenes would have made the film into a masterpiece - without this, it will remain in my 'pretty good' selection.
I was very surprised at just how small some of the actors were that played the little weasel people - I bet most of them went on strict diets. Perhaps the most astonishing factor is that one of Peter 'the beard' Jacksons' other films is 'Brain Damage' - as far removed from Cheese as you'd ever wish to distance yourself.
Will The Two Towers feature the guy out of the Matrix again? ... I'm certain that wasn't in the original book.
Yes, the jolliness of the birthday party was a little hard to take. As was the elf princess. But the final battle was loads of fun. And I do look forward to a reprise of the battle of the subway station.
The fights were pretty good (in comparison to the shoot out in True Grit) but it's the detail between scraps that interests me, like, how much would a flagon of weasel ale cost in Little Shrimpton if market day in neighboring Fettle Worth had only just elapsed ... and so on.
The Matrix was by far the most original, interesting and exciting piece of fiction for many years. And Jeff Reaves looked ace decked out in his black jump suit and obligatory mobile communication device. A subway duel between the bowl rock, Neo Neil Reaves and some dwarves who have got off on the wrong platform would demand a frightening array of popcorn.
I'm almost certain I'm still the only person who enjoyed Attack of the Clowns.
Never mind that, The Chili Peppers album 'By the Way' is excellent, even better as some songs feature Hooky influenced guitar solos as previously suggested on this very site.
Well yes, I certainly wanted to spend some time at the Prancing Pony, and that multi-windowed bedroom among the tree-tops...
I haven't really listened to By the Way very much yet; at the same time as that, I also obtained The Last Broadcast and Jimmy Eat World, and I confess I've been listening to those instead.
Not sure about Jimmy eating anything but I thought 'Pounding' was an excellent song. I didn't dare by the album in case it was full of rotten apples. You obviously suggest that isn't the case? - they recently paid homage to The Smiths and covered 'Please, please, please, let me get what I want' on a UK show - again very good. The lead singer (George?) has an unassuming voice, I like the whole outfit.
I would recommend The Peppers album, it is an album which can be listened from beginning to end - like most NO material. Tracks 2 and 3 especially as the Hooky riffs feature prominently and proud.
There Goes the Fear was worth the price of admission, but there are at least few other worthies. I will give RHCP a try. But today the new Coldplay appears in stores. So many CD's, so little time.
