Movie Discussion Thread - Page 521

Scott Wright · 03-22-2009, 10:05 AM

I saw "I Love You Man" last night.

Pretty good but a little more chick-flicky than I expected.

Brent · 03-22-2009, 10:56 AM

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So i just finished part one of The Root of All Evil and it was brilliant. The subject just really angers me and it does the same to Dawkins it seems but I think he coldness works because of the subject matter. It was great to see him pose some tough questions to the ultra religious and in was pretty great watching their responses. I would definitely recommend the movie.

I had to look up the date on this thing (you peaked my curiousity in this enough to watch it) and it was made in 2006 just before Ted Haggard, the evangelical minister he argues with, was arrested for hilarious reasons.

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Most people come up to me and say watch Religulous, and my immediate response is to tell them to watch The God Delusion instead

Religulous is less documentary than Root of All Evil but both are enjoyable.

Dr. Gonzo · 03-22-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent

I had to look up the date on this thing (you peaked my curiousity in this enough to watch it) and it was made in 2006 just before Ted Haggard, the evangelical minister he argues with, was arrested for hilarious reasons.

Religulous is less documentary than Root of All Evil but both are enjoyable.

It really was amazing watching Haggard be such a douche. I don't really understand how all of his devote followers did not question what he preached after finding out he loved the ****. The fact they sent him counseling to try and combat his gayness is just so ridiculous. I also found the former jewish dude who become Islamic really funny, especially when he went on about how Islam will one day take over the world and he started to get pissed at Dawkins for making his woman put on snaky clothes like Dawkins controls the world or something.

I really enjoyed Religulous as well. I think it was robbed out of an Oscar nom probably because the whole religious right would have freaked out if it was nominated and without seeing it I am sure they would have protested. Anyways, both are great docs that I recommend.

M.O.T.H. · 03-22-2009, 01:37 PM

The S. Darko trailer is out...wow, that looks awful.

Dr. Gonzo · 03-22-2009, 01:46 PM

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The S. Darko trailer is out...wow, that looks awful.

I am just going to pretend the movie does not even exist. What a horrible idea that movie is.

CashmoneyDrew · 03-22-2009, 01:49 PM

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I really enjoyed Religulous as well. I think it was robbed out of an Oscar nom probably because the whole religious right would have freaked out if it was nominated and without seeing it I am sure they would have protested. Anyways, both are great docs that I recommend.

Didn't stop them from nominating Milk though.

hugegmenfan · 03-22-2009, 02:15 PM

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It really was amazing watching Haggard be such a douche. I don't really understand how all of his devote followers did not question what he preached after finding out he loved the ****. The fact they sent him counseling to try and combat his gayness is just so ridiculous. I also found the former jewish dude who become Islamic really funny, especially when he went on about how Islam will one day take over the world and he started to get pissed at Dawkins for making his woman put on snaky clothes like Dawkins controls the world or something.

I really enjoyed Religulous as well. I think it was robbed out of an Oscar nom probably because the whole religious right would have freaked out if it was nominated and without seeing it I am sure they would have protested. Anyways, both are great docs that I recommend.

I had mixed feelings about Religulous. As someone who has never been religious and have had bad experiences with religion in the past, i was surprised that i did not love this film. Maher did not show how religion, which he called a mental illness, is so detrimental to society when it comes to the non-extremists/fundamentalists. He was very arrogant in the movie and came off as quite elitist and pompous which i did not respond well to

Dr. Gonzo · 03-22-2009, 02:33 PM

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Didn't stop them from nominating Milk though.

I think an outright attack on Religion is different than a movie about *** people although I am sure there were a large number of people who were upset Milk got the nom and some wins.

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I had mixed feelings about Religulous. As someone who has never been religious and have had bad experiences with religion in the past, i was surprised that i did not love this film. Maher did not show how religion, which he called a mental illness, is so detrimental to society when it comes to the non-extremists/fundamentalists. He was very arrogant in the movie and came off as quite elitist and pompous which i did not respond well to

I can see what you mean but I think his arrogance was warranted. It can be very frustrating talking to the religious and I am sure much of his arrogance was because of that. I am not going to get into a Religious debate but I shared his views on Religion in the movie and if I were in his situation I would have done the same. I have no problem with people having faith and keeping it to themselves but if someone came up to you and said you are going to hell if you do not believe in the almighty cloud go and that same group was responsible for many ridiculous policies in your country you would be upset to.

Paranoidmoonduck · 03-22-2009, 02:35 PM

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I recommend it to everyone I know who has any interest in Religion whatsoever. Most people come up to me and say watch Religulous, and my immediate response is to tell them to watch The God Delusion instead. I also despise organized religion and I think that The Root of All Evil is a great showcase of what is wrong with it.

But the God Delusion was such a stupid book...

WMD · 03-22-2009, 02:37 PM

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The S. Darko trailer is out...wow, that looks awful.

I know I'll probably end up watching the trailer.. but I don't want to.

Dr. Gonzo · 03-22-2009, 02:37 PM

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I know I'll probably end up watching the trailer.. but I don't want to.

Don't do it. I can guarantee it will just infuriate you.

Brodeur · 03-22-2009, 02:40 PM

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I think an outright attack on Religion is different than a movie about *** people although I am sure there were a large number of people who were upset Milk got the nom and some wins.

Well that would be why Crash won in 2005 and why I'll never get over that.

Dr. Gonzo · 03-22-2009, 02:43 PM

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Well that would be why Crash won in 2005 and why I'll never get over that.

That really pissed me off as well. I mean it was a weak movie year but still, I thought Crash was mediocre at best.

DHVF · 03-22-2009, 02:46 PM

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The S. Darko trailer is out...wow, that looks awful.

All I ask with it is why? WHY? WHYYYY????????

Dr. Gonzo · 03-22-2009, 02:49 PM

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All I ask with it is why? WHY? WHYYYY????????

I think some studio head thought it would make money. It won't. I think every Donnie Darko fan is pissed the movie was even made.

Brodeur · 03-22-2009, 02:51 PM

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The S. Darko trailer is out...wow, that looks awful.

Can't be much worse than Donnie Darko.

hugegmenfan · 03-22-2009, 08:37 PM

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That really pissed me off as well. I mean it was a weak movie year but still, I thought Crash was mediocre at best.

i completely agree. I was so disappointed. It had a great message but the message was forced- they were so preachy it was unbearable. Instead of being subtle and discreet or realistic, they were so blatant about it. Brokeback Mountain was a much better film. That year was a weak year for movies i gotta say. Capote had great acting but i was not in love with the script and i did not see Good Night Good Luck

d34ng3l021 · 03-22-2009, 09:36 PM

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Can't be much worse than Donnie Darko.

You didn't like Donnie Darko?

Brodeur · 03-22-2009, 09:52 PM

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You didn't like Donnie Darko?

I did indeed not like Donnie Darko.

d34ng3l021 · 03-22-2009, 10:13 PM

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I did indeed not like Donnie Darko.

That is a shame. What didn't you like about it?

hobbes2053 · 03-23-2009, 12:26 PM

Just watched this last night:

Great movie.

Paul · 03-23-2009, 12:33 PM

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Just watched this last night:

Great movie.

Yeah, it was a pleasant surprised when I first saw it. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Good flick.

Bigburt63 · 03-23-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Wright

I saw "I Love You Man" last night.

Pretty good but a little more chick-flicky than I expected.

I thought it was hysterical, but ya it was more chick-flicky than I had expected going in.

TimD · 03-23-2009, 12:58 PM

I really enjoyed it, until the ending. Left a bitter taste in my mouth.

Brodeur · 03-23-2009, 12:59 PM

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That is a shame. What didn't you like about it?

Just Richard Kelly's annoying attempt to be like David Lynch. Although I didn't really think it was that bad, I was just making a joke in my first post about it. Southland Tales on the other hand...