Confessor
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Post by Confessor on Dec 7, 2016 18:56:27 GMT -5
Such a maudlin, manipulative, horrible film. I think the scene that centers on the rendition of "Beautiful Boy" may be one of the most execrable ever committed to celluloid. SPOILER ALERT: It sucks. I've never seen Mr. Holland's Opus, but an old drummer friend of mine thought it was an absolutely wonderful film. He used to rave about it. In particular, there's a scene where a young girl keeps messing up on the clarinet (or maybe violin?)...but anyway, Mr. Holland says to her something like, "you already know how to play it, you just don't trust yourself to get it right" She then, of course, plays it perfectly. Anyway, that quote sort of became a mini mantra for us in that particular band whenever we had a new or difficult song in the set. Or if any tiny part of a song was causing one of us trouble. To be honest, I still say it to myself even now on occasion, if a newly learned or written song ever seems daunting the first time it's performed in public. So, while I'm quite prepared to believe that it's a crappy film, it'll always be A-OK with me for that particular reason.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 2:38:22 GMT -5
So I'm up late puttering around and Annabelle is on cable...  Would any of you feel comfortable with a creepy looking doll like this in your house, perhaps while it sits across your bedroom in a rocking chair facing you in your bed? I had a friend in England who used to come to school and speak to me in a terrified voice, said his Action Man doll used to move its head. |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Dec 8, 2016 2:45:44 GMT -5
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Post by lobsterjohnson on Dec 8, 2016 10:53:34 GMT -5
I had a friend in England who used to come to school and speak to me in a terrified voice, said his Action Man doll used to move its head. Why didn't he get rid of Action Man if he was terrified of it? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 11:47:00 GMT -5
Why didn't he get rid of Action Man if he was terrified of it? He had a bunch of them, not just one, and his incident with the doll was just one of several he told me about. I went to a birthday party at his house when I was 8 and found myself alone in one of the rooms upstairs, and although nothing happened I did get that eerie feeling that happens sometimes. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2016 15:34:20 GMT -5
I had a friend in England who used to come to school and speak to me in a terrified voice, said his Action Man doll used to move its head. One of my Action Men used to have eyes that moved... not by there-self though. (At least I don't think so!) But it was still creepy if you had just woken up and there he was on the dressing table with his head normal and facing front, but his eyes to the right and looking straight at you! |
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Post by Icctrombone on Dec 9, 2016 4:49:14 GMT -5
Although I have a soft spot for the Rocky and Bullwinkle show from the 60's, it was the early incarnation of decompressed storytelling that is running wild in our comic hobby today. Everytime I watched an episode, it was always continued without end. But I loved the flying cap that the Squirrel wore.
There I said it.
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Dec 9, 2016 6:44:23 GMT -5
Although I have a soft spot for the Rocky and Bullwinkle show from the 60's, it was the early incarnation of decompressed storytelling that is running wild in our comic hobby today. Everytime I watched an episode, it was always continued without end. But I loved the flying cap that the Squirrel wore. There I said it. I don't think decompressed story telling is ALWAYS bad. I think it works well with shows. But it, imo, is much worse in comics. Bendis is literally The Worst with it. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 10:04:05 GMT -5
Life can truly suck sometimes.
One of my neighbour's daughters was found murdered. It didn't happen in the neighbourhood. She was just 20 years old and worked in a bank.
I'll be spending some time with the family later on.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Dec 9, 2016 15:18:49 GMT -5
Life can truly suck sometimes. One of my neighbour's daughters was found murdered. It didn't happen in the neighbourhood. She was just 20 years old and worked in a bank. I'll be spending some time with the family later on. That's horrible... truly horrible. I do not know your neighbours but I grieve with them. Losing a child is just about the worst thing that can happen to a parent. |
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Dec 9, 2016 17:51:34 GMT -5
Since the other thread got locked, but hondobrode replied to me (I think it was me?), I thought I'd reply here. I know silver age Lois Lane was written, well, during the silver age. lol. I also know it was in a different time. And thank GOD it's not like that anymore. Women have come pretty far as far as rights are concerned. Too bad some of the attitudes towards us have not changed. And I'm pretty sure current Lois Lane is not written with HALF the patriarchal garbage she was written with during the silver age. |
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Post by hondobrode on Dec 9, 2016 17:55:33 GMT -5
Yes, I was replying to your post.
You're right on all those points.
Like all media, however, looking to the past can give us an idea of then, even if everyone wasn't like that, it was portrayed as entertaining and acceptable.
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Dec 9, 2016 18:02:24 GMT -5
Yes, I was replying to your post. You're right on all those points. Like all media, however, looking to the past can give us an idea of then, even if everyone wasn't like that, it was portrayed as entertaining and acceptable. I understand. It was very much a societal thing. I get that. But reading it today? When the opening story is Lois Lane and Lana Lang pitted against each other for Superman's affections, I'll pass, thanks. Maybe if I had read it back in 1958, I probably would have been okay with it. But now, I think I have better reading options to choose from, even if I have to go to more modern reads. |
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Dec 9, 2016 18:32:41 GMT -5
I understand. It was very much a societal thing. I get that. But reading it today? When the opening story is Lois Lane and Lana Lang pitted against <running to embrace> each other for Superman's <their mutual affection>, I'll pass, thanks. Maybe if I had read it back in 1958, I probably would have been okay with it. But now, I think I have better reading options to choose from, even if I have to go to more modern reads. Fixed it. For me at least. That would have made for a much better, and open-minded, read. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 19:02:04 GMT -5
That's horrible... truly horrible. I do not know your neighbours but I grieve with them. Losing a child is just about the worst thing that can happen to a parent. 2 people were detained so I'm hoping there's some closure on this. |
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