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JJ · #551 Post by JJ » 23 Sep 2006, 13:55

alan smithee wrote:Super slow motion of a water balloon being popped

If I'm not mistaken, scientifically that's known as "The Genesis Effect."

alan smithee · #552 Post by **alan smithee** » 23 Sep 2006, 14:03

JJ wrote:
alan smithee wrote:Super slow motion of a water balloon being popped
If I'm not mistaken, scientifically that's known as "The Genesis Effect."

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"He's right, you know."

JJ · #553 Post by JJ » 23 Sep 2006, 14:32

alan smithee wrote:
JJ wrote:
alan smithee wrote:Super slow motion of a water balloon being popped
If I'm not mistaken, scientifically that's known as "The Genesis Effect."

<IMG WIDTH=200 SRC="http://www.nostalgie.be/images/photos/phil_collins.jpg">
"He's right, you know."

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

Nunis · #554 Post by **Nunis** » 23 Sep 2006, 14:45

Last week's Simpsons actually had a joke that made me laugh for once.

Bart learned to be a drummer and was damn good at it. Then he injured his arm, and Dr Hibbert told him he couldn't drum anymore. Bart's reply:
"I started out as a great drummer, and now I'm nothing! Just like Phil Collins!"

Gren · #555 Post by **Gren** » 23 Sep 2006, 16:06

The Worst Last Roles of Otherwise Great Actors

No Peter Sellers/The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu?

alan smithee · #556 Post by **alan smithee** » 23 Sep 2006, 17:29

Gren wrote:The Worst Last Roles of Otherwise Great Actors

No Peter Sellers/The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu?

Richard Harris was English?

(Also, several of these "last roles" seem to be penultimate — or even further from ultimate than that ...)

Nunis · #557 Post by **Nunis** » 24 Sep 2006, 07:57

The Richard Harris thing was ridiculous. His grandkids wanted him as Dumbledore. And no, he was of course not British. Tell that to my friends in Limerick. Hell, even Russell Crowe came to Limerick to drink when Harris died.

Nunis · #558 Post by **Nunis** » 24 Sep 2006, 07:59

Maxim wrote:4. Marlon Brando
Better known as: First half of career—Best Actor of His Generation. Second half of his career—Batshit Crazy Fat Ass.
Last role: Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather Video Game
Normally, a video game acting gig wouldn't count, but the fact that Brando trotted out his—at that point—tired Don Corleone act for a half-assed Grand Theft Auto cash-in was pathetic. Now if the game had the option to unlock the Muu-Muu wearing Island of Dr. Moreau Brando as a playable character, it might be a different story.

That's a game I would play. That movie sucked so much ass people who were in it refuse to acknowledge it exists.

alan smithee · #559 Post by **alan smithee** » 24 Sep 2006, 10:17

Nunis wrote:Hell, even Russell Crowe came to Limerick to drink when Harris died.

Well, Russell Crowe heard it was half-off-on-shots night at my local and he made it.

snotball · #560 Post by **snotball** » 25 Sep 2006, 04:31

http://us.mms.com/us/dark/index.jsp

Nunis · #561 Post by **Nunis** » 25 Sep 2006, 04:36

snotball wrote:http://us.mms.com/us/dark/index.jsp

http://www.filmwise.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6472

snotball · #562 Post by **snotball** » 25 Sep 2006, 04:46

Nunis wrote:
snotball wrote:http://us.mms.com/us/dark/index.jsp
http://www.filmwise.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6472

It was bound to happen to me too.

alan smithee · #563 Post by **alan smithee** » 26 Sep 2006, 23:54

The Muppet Matrix

Steel Frog · #564 Post by **Steel Frog** » 27 Sep 2006, 07:55

alan smithee wrote:The Muppet Matrix

Gotta be a useful avatar in there somewhere.

alan smithee · #565 Post by **alan smithee** » 27 Sep 2006, 10:22

eBay auction for AP2 Vanessa Kensington Fembot

McT · #566 Post by **McT** » 27 Sep 2006, 10:47

alan smithee wrote:eBay auction for AP2 Vanessa Kensington Fembot

AKA "How to buy a sex doll while pretending to be a movie fan"

JJ · #567 Post by JJ » 27 Sep 2006, 12:18

I'm saving my money for the Small Wonder auction.

bratzks · #568 Post by **bratzks** » 27 Sep 2006, 13:47

JJ wrote:I'm saving my money for the Small Wonder auction.

small wonder theme song wrote:she's fantastic, made of plastic.

Coco · #569 Post by **Coco** » 28 Sep 2006, 01:47

linerider

bing · #570 Post by **bing** » 28 Sep 2006, 09:04

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&t=k&q ... 06738&om=1

Germany attacked by giant earwigs.

alan smithee · #571 Post by **alan smithee** » 30 Sep 2006, 16:25

search by color (for images)

alan smithee · #572 Post by **alan smithee** » 03 Oct 2006, 00:09

you can't print that

snotball · #573 Post by **snotball** » 03 Oct 2006, 01:02

alan smithee wrote:you can't print that

Either it's the same movie that's been floating around the net for several years or that monkey should finally enlist itself for a UA group.

alan smithee · #574 Post by **alan smithee** » 03 Oct 2006, 01:04

snotball wrote:
alan smithee wrote:you can't print that
Either it's the same movie that's been floating around the net for several years or that monkey should finally enlist itself for a UA group.

the movie's old news, but I'd never seen it used as a record review

snotball · #575 Post by **snotball** » 03 Oct 2006, 01:09

alan smithee wrote:
snotball wrote:
alan smithee wrote:you can't print that
Either it's the same movie that's been floating around the net for several years or that monkey should finally enlist itself for a UA group.
the movie's old news, but I'd never seen it used as a record review

OK, missed that part. I guess it's one of those times where the review outshines the product.