I'm totally seeing this in the theater. It's long been on my booklist and when I heard they were making a movie, I decided to put off reading it until seeing it...as I tend to hate movies when I read the book first.
Anyway, I'm super excited about it, the trailer looks fantastic, the cast is amazing (I love you Sam Elliot) and it looks far and away better than Narnia.
Speaking of which, this is about as close to the anti-Narnia as you can get. Any of you religious folks opposed to watching it/having your kids watch it? I'm sure there will be a big to do about it, as there was with the books (which have won awards).
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“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
Hubby's all gaga over this movie. I'll read the book first of course. Because I must ruin my movie experience.
Like ZOMG in Harry Potter, Order of the Phoenix the telephone code to get into the Ministry of Magic was 6 2 4 4 2! 6, 2+4, 4+2; 6,6,6!!! Another subversive satanic message placed in childrens literature!!!
/crazyreligiousrantoff
I've never heard of the Golden Compass but it has Sam Elliot in it so I will probably see it. Depending on whether or not he has a mustache or not.
/crazyreligiousrantoff
I've never heard of the Golden Compass but it has Sam Elliot in it so I will probably see it. Depending on whether or not he has a mustache or not.
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Well of course he does. It also has the new James Bond in it.
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Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
i read this series long ago and it is one of the best series. i can't wait to see this at the movies.
Never heard of it. But if Loony Cruise has a piece in it, I'll pass.
Is it a long healthy soup strainer from the Big Lebowski or the almost non existant lip hair from The Hulk? These details are important!
Bode - 100 Holy Paladin - Lightbringer
I never heard of the book. It looks pretty cool though, I may have to check it out.
Some people are like slinkies, they aren't really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
bodhisattva wrote:
Is it a long healthy soup strainer from the Big Lebowski or the almost non existant lip hair from The Hulk? These details are important!
He's in the trailer...lazy.
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
bodhisattva wrote:
Is it a long healthy soup strainer from the Big Lebowski or the almost non existant lip hair from The Hulk? These details are important!
That 'stache was pathetic. I couldn't tell if it was trimmed crooked, or if that was just his whole face. He doesn't look right unless he's got the full on handlebar job goin'.
Some people are like slinkies, they aren't really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
Loved the book, and I'm looking forward to the movie.
I need to buy the other two books.
I need to buy the other two books.
I've no idea what the movie in the OP is but the "Narnia" reference reminded me of how the commercials for Bridge to Teribithida (sp -- whatever) tried to make it look all Narnia-esque which the movie wasn't, at all. The other night Flea and I saw a commercial for some movie about a magic toy shop with the statement that it was "by the people who brought you BtT" which immediately made me assume that it's probably 10 minutes of CGI fantasy within 110 minutes of Natalie Portman dying from leukemia or something.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
I've no idea what the movie in the OP is but the "Narnia" reference reminded me of how the commercials for Bridge to Teribithida (sp -- whatever) tried to make it look all Narnia-esque which the movie wasn't, at all. The other night Flea and I saw a commercial for some movie about a magic toy shop with the statement that it was "by the people who brought you BtT" which immediately made me assume that it's probably 10 minutes of CGI fantasy within 110 minutes of Natalie Portman dying from leukemia or something.
Haha, what kills me are the ads for ******* ******* Pan's Labrynth, that make it look like a fantastic kids movie. Smash and I noticed that when it was "on demand" on cable, it was categorized as "romantic comedy" or somesuch. Easily the most violent film I've ever seen, including Schindler's List.
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
This looks like a good movie. I shall be pirating it.
This was circulating the email this morning, has some people I know up in arms but I still think it looks like a good movie.
Edited, Nov 5th 2007 1:44pm by Wint
Edited, Nov 5th 2007 1:44pm by Wint
Looks pretty good; I reckon they're going to have to adapt it pretty drastically from the books, but will go see it.
Books were extremely good reads too.
Daniel Craig looks well-cast as Lord Asriel, and it looks like they've captured the spirit of the Daemons as Pullman wrote them.
Books were extremely good reads too.
Daniel Craig looks well-cast as Lord Asriel, and it looks like they've captured the spirit of the Daemons as Pullman wrote them.
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Haha, what kills me are the ads for @#%^ing @#%^ing Pan's Labrynth, that make it look like a fantastic kids movie. Smash and I noticed that when it was "on demand" on cable, it was categorized as "romantic comedy" or somesuch. Easily the most violent film I've ever seen, including Schindler's List.
Violent, yes, but also very, very good. A very dark fairytale would be a good description imo.
As for the Golden Compass, definitely going to watch it. Not that I'm a big fan of the series, but I did like the first book. And the trailer does look good.
Wint wrote:
This was circulating the email this morning, has some people I know up in arms but I still think it looks like a good movie.
That's awesome. I'd see any movie with Nicole Kidman in it, but aside from that, this sounds like a great story. I hate people who just do what their told and think what others tell them to think. People should be less afraid of reality and just make their own damn decisions. Kids aren't stupid, they don't just go believing something they read. My kids question their environment all the time. It's up to the parents to provide guidance in the direction that they feel is appropriate. End of story.Wint wrote:
This was circulating the email this morning, has some people I know up in arms but I still think it looks like a good movie.
Edited, Nov 5th 2007 1:44pm by Wint
Edited, Nov 5th 2007 1:44pm by Wint
Makes me want to see it all the more.
Why can't books and movies simply be books or movies and not some super secret agenda? I mean, dancing penguins weren't really trying to triumph the gay agenda, and Harry Potter doesn't really mean the downfall of Christendom.
Belkira the Tulip wrote:
Wint wrote:
This was circulating the email this morning, has some people I know up in arms but I still think it looks like a good movie.
Edited, Nov 5th 2007 1:44pm by Wint
Edited, Nov 5th 2007 1:44pm by Wint
Makes me want to see it all the more.
Why can't books and movies simply be books or movies and not some super secret agenda? I mean, dancing penguins weren't really trying to triumph the gay agenda, and Harry Potter doesn't really mean the downfall of Christendom.
Books and movies are just books and movies to children, it's the adults that go and ruin them, both authors and audiences.
I really didn't like that series, and I don't know why. I had to force myself through all the books, and at the end I was disappointed that evil didn't win and kill them all.
I don't know why.
I don't know why.
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Dread Lörd Kaolian wrote:
I really didn't like that series, and I don't know why. I had to force myself through all the books, and at the end I was disappointed that evil didn't win and kill them all.
I don't know why.
I don't know why.
Go read the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever if you want to be miserable!
You're welcome!
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
Nexa wrote:
Dread Lörd Kaolian wrote:
I really didn't like that series, and I don't know why. I had to force myself through all the books, and at the end I was disappointed that evil didn't win and kill them all.
I don't know why.
I don't know why.
Go read the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever if you want to be miserable!
You're welcome!
Nexa
You want serious depression go read "The Gap into Conflict" series by Donaldson. Rape, psychological torture, nasty, unlikeable characters; it has it all.
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Nexa wrote:
Go read the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever if you want to be miserable!
You're welcome!
Nexa
You want serious depression go read "The Gap into Conflict" series by Donaldson. Rape, psychological torture, nasty, unlikeable characters; it has it all.
I'll pass. I still have a recurring nightmare that I'm pretty sure is a result of reading the Thomas Covenant books. Oh, pass on "Night of Light" by Farmer as well. I can't imagine anyone staggering upon it accidentally, but I did. I'd read the World of Tiers series as a kid and though it would be fun...but oh no...
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“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
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Oh, pass on "Night of Light" by Farmer as well. I can't imagine anyone staggering upon it accidentally, but I did. I'd read the World of Tiers series as a kid and though it would be fun...but oh no...
Then don't try Farmer's "The name of the Beast" and the sequel "Blown", it's a bit more disturbing, just a bit. I liked the Night of light myself.
Nexa wrote:
Dread Lörd Kaolian wrote:
I really didn't like that series, and I don't know why. I had to force myself through all the books, and at the end I was disappointed that evil didn't win and kill them all.
I don't know why.
I don't know why.
Go read the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever if you want to be miserable!
You're welcome!
Nexa
Never got into that series either. I probably will eventually as I continue to run out of new books to read.
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