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I went to a special "sneak preview" of the movie last night and I loved it! It's okay to look further! No spoilers!

 

 

 

Two words: Heath Ledger...an outstanding performance that hit all the right notes. When people say his performance is "fearless", they're not lying!

Two more words: Gary Oldman. Such a great actor! He imbues all his characters with life, transforming himself so that you don't even see ol' Gary, but the part he's playing.

I like the choice of Aaron Eckhart for Harvey Dent; he's got the perfect look for "white knight" Dent.  Ryan Phillippe was rumored to be have been interested in role. I like Ryan, but don't think he would have been a good fit.

It was a really good movie, but 2.5 hours is a bit long. I wasn't ever bored though! I was exhausted by the time the movie ended.

For those of you who go to see it, I'm interested in your opinions about the film.

Here's an interesting EW article.

 

 

 

What movies do you have memorized? Bonus points for sharing your favorite quote.
Submitted by Andymatic.

 

One of my all-time favorites, Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles. I've loved the movie since I was a kid, but many find it very offensive.

 

I annoy people because I recite almost all the dialogue throughout the movie. I can't help it!

 

Here are a few "bits" from the movie:

 

[Gabby Johnson (on the roof of the church) spots the new sheriff riding into town]
Gabby Johnson: [shouting] The sheriff's a n----r.
[the last word is lost in the peal of a church bell]
Harriett Van Johnson: What did he say?
Dr. Sam Johnson: He said the sheriff is near.

 

 

Baby, you are so talented, and they are so DUMB!  

 

 

(taunting Klansmen) Hey, where all da white women at?

 

[Bart and Jim are wearing KKK outfits to infiltrate the enemy's lynch mob]
Jim: [spotting Bart's black hands] How many times have I told you to wash your hands after a weekly cross burning?
[pretends to rub and flips it to its lighter palm]
Jim: See, it's comin' off.
[Taggart whips off Bart's hood]
Bart: And now, for my next impression, Jesse Owens. (takes off running)

You may not know The Brothers Johnson, but you know their music!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And MY all-time favorite song of theirs:

Now I have a new way to procrastinate on the internet! But these are so awesome, I just keep hitting 'random'...

 

I love this one!!!

 

 

 

...I cannot believe you're gone. I've loved Carlin since I was a kid. I even got to see him a few years ago at one of the casinos in Tunica, MS. There will never be another like you; you will be GREATLY missed, George.

 

I love both of these!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of these clips are not safe for work!!!

 

 

 

 

Share your favorite duet.

All time favorite, hands down:

 

 

Second:

 

 

What ten songs would you put on a summertime mix?

I cannot think of 10 songs! 

 

But here's number 1 with a bullet:

 

 

And these:

 

 

This is a little somethin' somethin' for my girl, mujer. Let these jams get you out of your funk, Boo! This here's some REAL FUNK! :0)

 

 

What are the key ingredients for a successful party?

 

1. Delicious food and beverages

 

 

 

2. MUSIC

 

 

 

3. The right mix of people

 

How have you changed in the past year?
Submitted by littleduckling.

I'm fatter, more tired, less tolerant of other people's bullshit, more gray-headed and more fearful about the state of American culture. Do we think for ourselves anymore? And when did we stop talking about our problems and just start screaming, cursing and throwing bows at one another? There are some crazy fucking people out there, chiefly among them, my alcoholic, ignorant-ass, table-stealing, lying neighbor. I may be moving in the next 30 days, no lie.