THE MOFO CHILL CLUB

[jiraffejustin]

Anybody play Hotline Miami? Looks fun and the soundtrack is killer.

[Godoggo]

I took a creative writing class in high school and it was a complete waste of time. All that structure, rules and deadlines made it anything but conducive to creativity. I imagine a college course might be more helpful, but I've not written anything in ages. I used to write all the time when I was a teen.

Every now and again I'll pull out my novel and give it a look over, but if I write anything for it at all I usually end disliking the result and deleting it.

My instructor agrees with you. In the first class she talked about how she hates how a lot of creative writing classes are structured and that most people leave them with the exact same set of skills that they went into them with. She talked about how the person will now feel good or bad about their writing skills based on what the instructor thought about them but will have learned nothing.

We mostly do exercises that help us become more creative and better story tellers. It's not a write and critique kind of class.

[Godoggo]

I got back from Ohio expecting the weather to be all hot and muggy but it's actually beautiful here. Nice and cool.

The trip was fun. My dad's new wife is really cool. She's smart, well-read, interesting and likes to do a lot of things. She'll be good for my dad.

We ate so much I am really sick of all food. The first night my dad took us to Morton's which is a high end steakhouse. I didn't give a crap about the steak but the sides were exceptional. I got to go to Taste of India which has the best Indian food in the world. I love that place. Yum.

Tim and I pulled a Monica and Chandler. Since we both had stuff packed, he is unpacking at my house and I'll unpack at his and we will be doing the back and forth thing, I guess. Yikes.

Oh, and I got the worst haircut of my life and I had a two~inch buzz cut before. Thank god it's still long enough for a ponytail. Just barely.

[Swan]

We mostly do exercises that help us become more creative and better story tellers. It's not a write and critique kind of class.

That sounds like what a creative writing class should be. Also, I think learning about famous writers writing techniques would be incredibly valuable for any writer. I know learning how someone like Tarantino writes has helped me out a lot. Exchange the structure bullsh*t for stuff like that, and you've got a good class.

[neiba]

I wished I had creative writing classes where I live... I always liked to write and I feel that I'm always too concerned with the structure instead of what's really important!

[The Gunslinger45]

Off work. Sleep now.

[honeykid]

I think it comes down to reading and writing as much as you can. Read 'proper' books, which have been professionally edited as I feel you get used to the rhythms of structure and how words flow. You'll also see the correct use of punctuation. Of course you can do all this in Word and, if you get something to the publishing stage you'll have an editor, but I would think knowing these things will give you more confidence in your writing and in showing it to others.

Ask Austruck. I'm sure she'll be happy to talk about this.

[JayDee]

Hello everyone! Thought it was about time I dropped by here given how popular it's become. So can someone explain to me what exactly we're meant to do? :D


And as for why I decided to finally put in an appearance I can say with absolute conviction that it certainly wasn't due to discovering that Vicky had been posting saucy messages in here. Absolutely not....100%.....well maybe. :p

[seanc]

Hello everyone! Thought it was about time I dropped by here given how popular it's become. So can someone explain to me what exactly we're meant to do? :D

Chill, of course. Maybe start a conversation that three or four people will want to join in on and will alienate everyone else.:D

[Miss Vicky]

Chill, of course. Maybe start a conversation that three or four people will want to join in on and will alienate everyone else.:D

Yeah, somebody could start another rap music conversation and then I'll probably never pop in here again. :laugh:

Seriously though, you just talk about whatever comes to mind. It's a hang out, random conversation kind of thing.

[honeykid]

And as for why I decided to finally put in an appearance I can say with absolute conviction that it certainly wasn't due to discovering that Vicky had been posting saucy messages in here. Absolutely not....100%.....well maybe. :p
I've honestly not listened to them. I am an angel. I should, though, as I did listen to one of her other ones in Camo's thread and she has a lovely voice.

[JayDee]

Chill, of course. Maybe start a conversation that three or four people will want to join in on and will alienate everyone else.:D

Well ok I've had the thread explained to me but now someone has got to teach me how to chill! :D Seriously I'm not one who is really all that skilled at relaxing and 'chilling'. Now if we started a' MoFo Up-Tight and Tense Club' I'd be all over that s*it!

[JayDee]

I've honestly not listened to them. I am an angel. I should, though, as I did listen to one of her other ones in Camo's thread and she has a lovely voice.


I don't exactly know where it is in this thread but there is one message that is just spectacular! :D It demands to be listened to.

[Miss Vicky]

I've honestly not listened to them. I am an angel. I should, though, as I did listen to one of her other ones in Camo's thread and she has a lovely voice.

I don't think "lovely" is quite the word that'll come to mind when you listen to what I posted in here. :laugh:

[Miss Vicky]

I don't exactly know where it is in this thread but there is one message that is just spectacular! :D It demands to be listened to.

I assume you're referring to this one: http://vocaroo.com/i/s1kUDx2mA0IU

[JayDee]

I assume you're referring to this one: http://vocaroo.com/i/s1kUDx2mA0IU

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/JayDee87/Thud_zps58178759.gif (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/JayDee87/media/Thud_zps58178759.gif.html)


Hoo boy that's the one! And its impact certainly hasn't lessened any on me yet. :D

I actually went searching for the message in the thread but you'd already posted it. There was a follow-up message that caught my eye though -

It seems very... um quiet. I hope the straight men aren't... um... gratifying themselves to that last clip I posted.

Wow that's amazing! Not only do you possess a stunning voice but you're also psychic! :p

[seanc]

Well ok I've had the thread explained to me but now someone has got to teach me how to chill! :D Seriously I'm not one who is really all that skilled at relaxing and 'chilling'. Now if we started a' MoFo Up-Tight and Tense Club' I'd be all over that s*it!

Start it. I know Sexy will join, and everybody I work with.:D

[Swan]

Yeah JayDee, you just say whatevSQUIRREL!

[honeykid]

I don't think "lovely" is quite the word that'll come to mind when you listen to what I posted in here. :laugh:
Well I've listened to that one and I still think it's lovely. It's not what's said, it's the voice. TBH, I only listened because you've said before about your voice and I figured that I would like it. I've not listened to anyone else (sorry) because voices are important to me and if I didn't like the voice it might well affect how I thought of the person.

[Derek Vinyard]

Yeah, somebody could start another rap music conversation and then I'll probably never pop in here again. :laugh:

Seriously though, you just talk about whatever comes to mind. It's a hang out, random conversation kind of thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFK6H_CcuX8

[Swan]

http://www.funnyjunksite.com/pictures/funnypics/babies/tech/funny_baby_picture_120.jpg

[Swan]

Hey everyone, I got a nice jacket today. Mine has grey on the inside instead of red, though.

http://www.hurley.com/trucker-mens-jacket/MJK0001170.html

[Sexy Celebrity]

I brought you guys some treats.

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=17968&stc=1&d=1412644300

[Swan]

I hope you all die...






































So you can go to heaven and be happy, you wonderful people!

[Godoggo]

Hey everyone, I got a nice jacket today. Mine has grey on the inside instead of red, though.

http://www.hurley.com/trucker-mens-jacket/MJK0001170.html

That's really nice! I think I am going to order one actually.

[rauldc14]

Found yours Godoggo

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/sits_pod21/dw/image/v2/AAMA_PRD/on/demandware.static/Sites-Hurley-Site/Sites-Hurley-Catalog/default/v1412644241188/images/large/GFT0001630/GFT0001630-10A-F.jpg?sw=740&sh=935

[Godoggo]

That does look like something I would wear if the white was grey. I just can't wear white. Not with the slobbering drool monster I live with. :)

[Swan]

That does look like something I would wear if the white was grey. I just can't wear white. Not with the slobbering drool monster I live with. :)

Tim?

[Godoggo]

Tim?

Ha ha. I was referring to Bunny. :p

[R.P. McMurphy]

G'night, mofos. You guys are alright.

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fa/4f/1f/fa4f1f63f1ffcf9389050e4a36357d83.jpg

[jiraffejustin]

I highly recommend Hotline Miami for you dudes who like video games with a touch of art. This game is like David Lynch meets Drive meets who knows what else. It's really unique, has a great soundtrack, and is really fun. It's a 2-D top-down action game. It's really cheap too. Get it. Play it. Enjoy it.

[christine]

Hey everyone, I got a nice jacket today. Mine has grey on the inside instead of red, though.

http://www.hurley.com/trucker-mens-jacket/MJK0001170.html

Nice Jacket :) I need a new warm waterproof one for when I'm out with the dogs this winter. The one I got last time isn't waterproof

[rauldc14]

My superhero frenzy has me in the mood for daredevil. I'm sure its terrible.

[JayDee]

My superhero frenzy has me in the mood for daredevil. I'm sure its terrible.



Well it certainly isn't great. If you really want to give it a go though I'd certainly recommend the Director's Cut of it.


Although you may be best just to wait for the TV show

[Swan]

Stephen Hawking a vocalist on the new Pink Floyd album? Hell yes!

[Sexy Celebrity]

Stephen Hawking a vocalist on the new Pink Floyd album? Hell yes!

I guess they got permission to use his name. All they really need to do is get his voice modulator software.

[Nostromo87]

not that it had any competition

.. my #1 video game entry is my favorite post i've made in MoFo land planet universe :king:

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1184435#post1184435

[jiraffejustin]

Meow the Jewels might be happening.

[The Gunslinger45]

Sure does get slow this time of day.

[honeykid]

Maybe everyone was on the Rate The Song thread trying to fight their way through the dreariest song the world has ever head. Thanks, JJ. :rolleyes: :p

[jiraffejustin]

You talking about the Sun Kil Moon song? hahahaha. It's only enjoyable if you've following what has been going on with that dude and War on Drugs.

[rauldc14]

Off to the comic book store yet again tonight!

[Theo]

I watched Earthlings last night and now I'm officially a vegetarian. I want to go vegan but I love milk too much. :( Almond milk just won't cut it, man.

[Miss Vicky]

That video is nightmare inducing. Especially the raccoon dog getting skinned alive and then sitting up and looking towards the camera. :shudder: It's not enough to make me go back to being a vegetarian, but it is a really disturbing watch.

[Swan]

People down here really like my beard.

Also, I recently had a dream where I married a sandwich.

[Theo]

People down here really like my beard.

Also, I recently had a dream where I married a sandwich.

Your beard is alright. Not great. Just alright.

[Swan]

:walter:

[Theo]

:p

[jiraffejustin]

People down here really like my beard.

Also, I recently had a dream where I married a sandwich.

You can't marry a sandwich. That would ruin the sanctity of marriage!

[Swan]

In France I can.

[Swan]

Those French have no morals.

[jiraffejustin]

That's nationalist

*Slob voice*

[Theo]

What about that dude that married a horse though?

[jiraffejustin]

What about that dude that married a horse though?

He's cool.

[Skepsis93]

Hockey is back! Yay for the one sport I like!

[Godoggo]

I watched Earthlings last night and now I'm officially a vegetarian. I want to go vegan but I love milk too much. :( Almond milk just won't cut it, man.

I was vegan for a very short while, but I need yogurt. I do think I actually need it. I craved it something fierce and it's not like I'm in love with the taste. It's ok, but I wasn't craving ice cream and I do love that.

Being a vegetarian has been really easy for me. I love beans and rice, so that's helpful.

[rauldc14]

I probably could be a vegetarian, if I wanted to.

[seanc]

Gaffigan said it best

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV4Jl0Q-beE

[Swan]

Just got back from a

http://stephencairnsjr.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/mp010110-a-funny-walks-2-mp.jpg

and I am

http://tiaschroederfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sweat.jpg

like a

http://www.earthtimes.org/newsimage/environmental-impact-disposal-waste-large-scale-pig-production.jpg

[The Gunslinger45]

Just got back from a

http://stephencairnsjr.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/mp010110-a-funny-walks-2-mp.jpg

and I am

http://tiaschroederfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sweat.jpg

like a

http://www.earthtimes.org/newsimage/environmental-impact-disposal-waste-large-scale-pig-production.jpg

You got back from a long shag with John Cleese and you have a thousand yard stare and fresh bacon?

[Swan]

It's like you're reading my mind.

[Miss Vicky]

Mmmm bacon.

[Swan]

Hey guys. Guess what?

MY TV IS SET UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Gunslinger45]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8u8Z3bUQfs

[Swan]

I just ate and now I'm hungry again. Thanks Gunslinga.

[The Gunslinger45]

I just ate and now I'm hungry again. Thanks Gunslinga.

Anytime

[Sexy Celebrity]

I was reading something about pigs the other day... and now I never want to eat pig meat again. That bacon burger doesn't appeal to me right now.

And Swan, you need to divorce that sandwich you married.

[rauldc14]

Hey guys. Guess what?

MY TV IS SET UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It took you that long!?!?

[Swan]

I was reading something about pigs the other day... and now I never want to eat pig meat again. That bacon burger doesn't appeal to me right now.

And Swan, you need to divorce that sandwich you married.

You know what's weird? The sandwich I married was a sandwich I used to get all the time where I used to live. And what is that sandwich called?

Santa Cruz.

It took you that long!?!?

Bitch. I had to build an entire dresser before I could set it up.

[Sexy Celebrity]

You know what's weird? The sandwich I married was a sandwich I used to get all the time where I used to live. And what is that sandwich called?

Santa Cruz.

That just means you're still emotionally attached to Santa Cruz.

You're also probably eating to comfort yourself because you miss it.

[Swan]

Hmmm... I moved from Folsom to Santa Cruz, Sexy.

Maybe it means I love Santa Cruz so much I want to marry it.

[The Gunslinger45]

What kind of sandwich did you marry? PB&J? BLT? Club? Philly Cheesesteak?

[Sexy Celebrity]

Hmmm... I moved from Folsom to Santa Cruz, Sexy.

Maybe it means I love Santa Cruz so much I want to marry it.

Oh, I thought Santa Cruz was the old place.

Then yes, it sounds like you're now realizing that you're committed to the new place.

[Swan]

What kind of sandwich did you marry? PB&J? BLT? Club? Philly Cheesesteak?

It was called a Santa Cruz.

Avacado, mayo, turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce.

[Sexy Celebrity]

When you ate that sandwich, did you know you'd be moving to Santa Cruz?

[Swan]

I started getting them in like, 2011. But I was still getting them when I knew I was moving.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Wow, you moved to Santa Cruz. That's where they filmed The Lost Boys, I believe. Have you made friends with The Frog Brothers yet? Has Dianne Wiest found a job?

[Swan]

Haven't watched that movie in a while. Were the Frog Brothers the vampires? I wouldn't mind being friends with them.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Haven't watched that movie in a while. Were the Frog Brothers the vampires? I wouldn't mind being friends with them.

No, they were the vampire hunter boys played by Corey Feldman and some guy who never became famous.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I see Raul watched Spider-Man 2.

[Swan]

Oh.

Screw that then.

[rauldc14]

I see Raul watched Spider-Man 2.

I'm at the end of it right now. Real good flick.

[Swan]

Hey, JJ. I want to hear you rap.

[Sexy Celebrity]

You know what I'd like to see?

MISS VICKY (trying to get her attention)

Miss Vicky with an Enid from Ghost World avatar. Since I think she sounds kind of like Enid.

[jiraffejustin]

Hey, JJ. I want to hear you rap.

No you don't. I promise.

[Swan]

No you don't. I promise.

I really do. I promkiss.

[jiraffejustin]

Sometimes I do come up with lines that I think are clever, and I repeat them over and over and try to add to them. I never write them down and always forget them.

[Miss Vicky]

You know what I'd like to see?

MISS VICKY (trying to get her attention)

Miss Vicky with an Enid from Ghost World avatar. Since I think she sounds kind of like Enid.

Yeah, no. I like the one I've got.

On the subject of my voice, I've had a request for a more personalized "hotline" message.

Ah you men and your need for masturbation fodder. :laugh:

[rauldc14]

....and Swan is married to a sandwich

[Swan]

....and Swan is married to a sandwich

Yep, I don't need masturbation fodder. I get to have sex with my hot sandwich.

[rauldc14]

Doc Oct is a great villain.

[Miss Vicky]

Yep, I don't need masturbation fodder. I get to have sex with my hot sandwich.

I'm speechless. WTF.

[Swan]

Doc Oct is a great villain.

Doctor October?

[jiraffejustin]

I'm speechless. WTF.

It's not bad, because he is married to it.

[rauldc14]

As long as it's the right one.

[Miss Vicky]

It was Sexy Celebrity, actually. Turns out he's a closeted heterosexual. Who knew?!

[jiraffejustin]

It was Sexy Celebrity, actually. Turns out he's a closeted heterosexual. Who knew?!

Disgusting!

[Sexy Celebrity]

She's lying. It was Dorothy Michaels. That bitch is a lesbian.

[jiraffejustin]

She's lying. It was Dorothy Michaels. That bitch is a lesbian.

Niiiice

[Swan]

Hey JJ, guess what?

[jiraffejustin]

Hey JJ, guess what?

wut

[Swan]

http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/108/a/8/guess_what___chicken_butt__by_danidarko96-d4wkgbe.jpg

[jiraffejustin]

Noooooooo!!!!!!!!!

[Miss Vicky]

When did "guess what? chicken butt" become a thing? And why?

[Swan]

The CIA started it so people wouldn't take chicken butts so seriously and therefore they could do super secret experiments with them.

[jiraffejustin]

I think it was in the Magna Carta.

[Swan]

JJ. :laugh:

[Swan]

Someone recommend me a Criterion to blind buy for someone interested in philosophy and religious studies. GO!

[rauldc14]

It Happened One Night

[Swan]

Raul that's a great movie, but I don't think it applies. :p

Could always upgrade my DVD of Wild Strawberries to blu-ray...

[Godoggo]

When did "guess what? chicken butt" become a thing? And why?

The first time I ever heard it was in the movie Suburbia from 1984. I'm sure it didn't originate there, but that's the farthest back I can go with it.

[Swan]

Look who it is! A huge weenie!

[Miss Vicky]

Um... I recommend not buying Ordet.

Also, even though I own a few Criterions, I still don't get what so special about them.

[Swan]

Um... I recommend not buying Ordet.

Also, even though I own a few Criterions, I still don't get what so special about them.

Beautiful art design and cases, plus great special features, plus you can always trust them to have proper aspect ratio and good quality.

[Miss Vicky]

Um, I can trust them to usually cost more than I want to pay. I really haven't noticed any significant difference in the quality of the viewing experience.

[Swan]

Yeah but you're a bitch, Avatar in IMAX 3D probably looks like crap to you.

[Godoggo]

I was actually going to recommend Ordet, but I like Day of Wrath more.

[Swan]

I was actually going to recommend Ordet, but I like Day of Wrath more.

They come in a Criterion Carl Theodore Dryer box set, which I may get.

[Miss Vicky]

Yeah but you're a bitch, Avatar in IMAX 3D probably looks like crap to you.

Avatar looks like crap to me.
Full stop.

[Swan]

What did I say! :D

[Swan]

I want to see Vivre sa Vie. JJ, have you seen it?

[jiraffejustin]

I want to see Vivre sa Vie. JJ, have you seen it?

Not yet. It's been on my DVR forever though.

[Swan]

I actually haven't seen any of the Godard films he did with Anna Karina.

[The Gunslinger45]

Hey Swan, question. Have you seen Alien: The Directors Cut? If so which cut do you prefer, the theatrical or the "Directors" cut? Since it is to my understanding Ridley Scott had final cut option on Alien.

[Swan]

Hey Swan, question. Have you seen Alien: The Directors Cut? If so which cut do you prefer, the theatrical or the "Directors" cut? Since it is to my understanding Ridley Scott had final cut option on Alien.

Yeah, as I remember it there's barely more in the Director's Cut. But Scott's preferred cut is the Theatrical Cut. That is the actual Director's Cut. The company asked him to add some more stuff for the DVD and he did, which became the "Director's Cut, but he wrote a letter about it that you can find in the pamphlet of the box set, explaining that he still prefers the Theatrical Cut.

The Theatrical Cut is better, in my opinion. It's just perfectly paced.

[Godoggo]

Um, I can trust them to usually cost more than I want to pay. I really haven't noticed any significant difference in the quality of the viewing experience.

Me either. I never notice things like that. Apparently the picture on my tv looked like crap and is "fixed" now, but I'll be damned if I can tell the difference.

[Godoggo]

I'm not planning on doing it until the end of Dec. or maybe Jan. but I'm just putting feelers out to see what the interest would be in a documentary only hall of fame.

The short film one went really well so I plan on having a specific HoF once or twice a year.

[The Gunslinger45]

Yeah, as I remember it there's barely more in the Director's Cut. But Scott's preferred cut is the Theatrical Cut. That is the actual Director's Cut. The company asked him to add some more stuff for the DVD and he did, which became the "Director's Cut, but he wrote a letter about it that you can find in the pamphlet of the box set, explaining that he still prefers the Theatrical Cut.

The Theatrical Cut is better, in my opinion. It's just perfectly paced.

Okay good, I am watching the theatrical cut now.

[Miss Vicky]

I think I'll probably pass on the doc HOF, Godog.
The fifth HOF has been interesting so far and I may participate in future ones but not in a documentary specific one.

[jiraffejustin]

count me in the docu one

[Godoggo]

That's fine, MV. I didn't figure it would appeal to a lot of people that's why I'm already asking about it to see if it would even be worthwhile to try.

Cool, JJ. Hopefully about ten more people will want to also.

[Miss Vicky]

At the rate I'm going, I may have all of my HOF watches done by month's end. I'm about halfway into Wadjda right now.

[seanc]

I'm not planning on doing it until the end of Dec. or maybe Jan. but I'm just putting feelers out to see what the interest would be in a documentary only hall of fame.

The short film one went really well so I plan on having a specific HoF once or twice a year.

I would be interested in this for sure. I always say I am going to watch more docs every year, but never seem to.

[rauldc14]

I won't be in for docs. I will be in for the 6th HOF though, and Miss Vicky and Cricket better join that too!

[honeykid]

Also, even though I own a few Criterions, I still don't get what so special about them.

Um, I can trust them to usually cost more than I want to pay. I really haven't noticed any significant difference in the quality of the viewing experience.

I'm with you on this one, MV. I don't have any and don't really see the point.

[rauldc14]

Criterion is more of a collectors type of thing. I only have about 6-8 of them, but I can certainly see the appeal.

[Miss Vicky]

The Criterions I own were only bought because I couldn't find those particular films in non-Criterion DVD. And I bought them on sale. I still haven't gotten around to watching the Three Colors Trilogy, but haven't noticed anything special about the others.

[Theo]

I don't own any Criterions because those are hella expensive and just don't seem like they're worth it.

[Swan]

I'm a big fan of Criterion, feel great pride in my collection of them, and you guys suck.

[Swan]

Here (http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/115555-beau-folsom/collection?sort_by=spine) is my ever-growing collection.

[Miss Vicky]

I take pride in my DVD collection, but really couldn't give a crap about the "status symbol" Criterions. If I bother with special features at all, they're a one time watch and I don't care about the cover art, since they are just going to get put on a shelf were you can't see more than the spine anyway. As long as the movie plays fine and the cases aren't broken or beat up, I'd rather just pay a few dollars per movie and have a larger collection.

I'm a fan of DVD bargain bins. If I have to pay more than $5 or $6 for an old movie, I'm not happy.

[Swan]

I take pride in my DVD collection, but really couldn't give a crap about the "status symbol" Criterions.

:rotfl: :rolleyes:

[honeykid]

I take pride in my DVD collection, but really couldn't give a crap about the "status symbol" Criterions. If I bother with special features at all, they're a one time watch and I don't care about the cover art, since they are just going to get put on a shelf were you can't see more than the spine anyway. As long as the movie plays fine and the cases aren't broken or beat up, I'd rather just pay a few dollars per movie and have a larger collection.

I'm a fan of DVD bargain bins. If I have to pay more than $5 or $6 for an old movie, I'm not happy.

I'm all over this. :up: MV, this is just for you.

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/7YFHEz0Wj-Y/maxresdefault.jpg

[Swan]

I don't get why the hell you guys have to pick on what is just a type of DVD. What do you have against Criterions? Is it the price? I don't get it. There are Criterion collectors out there and I am one of them, I like the kind of movies Criterion puts out, I absolutely love special features and essays, the cover art is usually to die for. Why the hell do you have to condemn something that is so good-hearted just because it's ten dollars more costly?

[honeykid]

I didn't condemn it. I said I didn't see the point. You want to collect them, fine. Go at it. :) Gotta get 'em all!! ;)

[Theo]

I don't get why the hell you guys have to pick on what is just a type of DVD. What do you have you Criterions? Is it the price? I don't get it. There are Criterion collectors out there and I am one of them, I like the kind of movies Criterion puts out, I absolutely love special features and essays, the cover art is usually to die for. Why the hell do you have to condemn something that is so good-hearted just because it's ten dollars more costly?

I NEED THOSE EXTRA TEN DOLLARS TO FEED THE CHILDREN.

[Swan]

I didn't condemn it. I said I didn't see the point. You want to collect them, fine. Go at it. :) Gotta get 'em all!! ;)

Okay. Sorry. I see a point though personally, but it's okay if you don't.

I NEED THOSE EXTRA TEN DOLLARS TO FEED THE CHILDREN.

We all know you don't care about children. All you care about is having a lot of gay sex, you gay slut.

[Swan]

Hey guys, sorry if I seem sensitive sometimes. I'm a paranoid schizophrenic who was bullied a lot in high school, can you blame me for feeling like people are ganging up on me some times? Sorry if it's bothersome though.

[rauldc14]

Swan, I clicked that link but that is Beau's collection, not Swans.

[Swan]

Swan, I clicked that link but that is Beau's collection, not Swans.

Beau is the online username I sometimes use, not my real name, which is Swan.

[Miss Vicky]

I don't get why the hell you guys have to pick on what is just a type of DVD. What do you have against Criterions? Is it the price? I don't get it. There are Criterion collectors out there and I am one of them, I like the kind of movies Criterion puts out, I absolutely love special features and essays, the cover art is usually to die for. Why the hell do you have to condemn something that is so good-hearted just because it's ten dollars more costly?

Who's picking on it? I'm saying I don't think they're worth the extra money. If you think they are worth and you love them, that's great. Keep collecting them. But if I can buy two more movies for that $10, I'd rather have the two more movies.

[Swan]

It's okay Miss Vicky. I misinterpreted things again. Stupid Swan. :D

[The Gunslinger45]

For the majority of the Criterion movies I stream them on Hulu Plus. I collect certain Criterion Collection for movies I really like or cannot see via stream.

[Miss Vicky]

Also I think there's this weird perception that if a movie makes it onto Criterion, that somehow means it's a superior film and if you own these films and can afford to shell out the extra dough for Criterion releases, you're somehow a superior movie enthusiast. And I'm not talking about just here at MoFo. It's something I've noticed elsewhere on the net too.

[Theo]

I think there's this weird perception that if a movie makes it onto Criterion, that somehow means it's a superior film

I completely agree with this. It's so pretentious.

[jiraffejustin]

I just like Criterion because they put out the best product. They are the Heisenberg of the DVD sales world. Them bonus features tho.

[honeykid]

That's certainly a thing. I don't know if it's something they set out to do, but I'm sure it's something that they cultivate.

[Swan]

Also I think there's this weird perception that if a movie makes it onto Criterion, that somehow means it's a superior film and if you own these films and can afford to shell out the extra dough for Criterion releases, you're somehow a superior movie enthusiast. And I'm not talking about just here at MoFo. It's something I've noticed elsewhere on the net too.

Only stupid people think they're superior because of a DVD company.

I just like Criterion because they put out the best product. They are the Heisenberg of the DVD sales world. Them bonus features tho.

Yes! Exactly.

[Theo]

Of course Swan and JJ would agree <3 True love <3 <3

[Swan]

Armageddon is on Criterion and that is most certainly not a well-respected film.

[The Gunslinger45]

Also I think there's this weird perception that if a movie makes it onto Criterion, that somehow means it's a superior film and if you own these films and can afford to shell out the extra dough for Criterion releases, you're somehow a superior movie enthusiast. And I'm not talking about just here at MoFo. It's something I've noticed elsewhere on the net too.

Just remind those types that THIS movie got a Criterion release!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71JK1HZJE3L.gif

[seanc]

I own one Criterion, Rushmore. I really like all the features with it so I will buy all the Anderson stuff and a few others I love. I dont buy everything anyway, only stuff I love and will definitely rewatch. My collection is puny, especially since I got rid of my DVDs and started over with bluray.

[The Gunslinger45]

Armageddon is on Criterion and that is most certainly not a well-respected film.

What he said.

[jiraffejustin]

and Chasing Amy :p

[The Gunslinger45]

and Chasing Amy :p

But that was a good movie. :D

Also you CLEARLY missed the metaphor of Ben Affleck turning a lesbian and the artistic brilliance of talking battle scars from oral sex. And that Hooper X CLEARLY was supposed to represent the anti Apartheid Movement. ;)

[Theo]

and Chasing Amy :p

It's not bad. :mad:

[jiraffejustin]

Being part of the Criterion collection doesn't make a film great, but I think Criterion does a great job selecting great films to be a part of their catalogue. Looking through their selection just now, I noticed more great films than bad ones.

[jiraffejustin]

It's not bad. :mad:

I've not actually seen it, I was just trolling Gunslinger. :D

[Swan]

But that was a good movie. :D

Also you CLEARLY missed the metaphor of Ben Affleck turning a lesbian and the artistic brilliance of talking about fisting and battle scars from oral sex. ;)

I think JJ was just helping point out that Criterion doesn't only release "pretentious" art-house movies. I feel like people who have something against Criterion are people who already have something against art-house movies.

[The Gunslinger45]

I think JJ is just helping point out that Criterion doesn't only release "pretentious" art-house movies. I feel like people who have something against Criterion are people who already have something against art-house movies.

I know I am trying to play along by trying to sound like a pretentious DB who tries to force a deep artistic message in a movie about lesbians and comic books. :p

[Theo]

I think JJ is just helping point out that Criterion doesn't only release "pretentious" art-house movies. I feel like people who have something against Criterion are people who already have something against art-house movies.

I love art-house movies. I'm just a broke bastard. :)

[Swan]

Hey, we all know Kevin Smith is the modern day Tarkovsky.

[The Gunslinger45]

Hey, we all know Kevin Smith is the modern day Tarkovsky.

CLEARLY he is more a surrealist like Cocteau. ;)

[jiraffejustin]

Criterion recommendation: Under the Roofs of Paris. I am looking through their catalogue and I was reminded of this joyous little ditty. Watch it. Watch it now!

[Theo]

Cocteau is the sh*t. I watched the Orphic Trilogy last night. The first one was good but the last two were brilliant!!!!!!! Especially Orpheus.

[jiraffejustin]

http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/434-monsters-and-madmen

^ Does this absolve Criterion from any pretentiousness?

[Theo]

http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/155-the-orphic-trilogy

This is why I don't like Criterion :mad:
$80??

[jiraffejustin]

They are really expensive, but I think it's understandable. They are selling high quality products to a niche market.

[jiraffejustin]

I'd never buy a Criterion dvd/blu without first having seen the film though. Not a risk I'm willing to take there.

[Swan]

I'll take you to the coffee shop
I'll let you lick the frappe but not
The ham and cheese, you better stop
Bitch I told you to stop (woah)

[jiraffejustin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=571BuZeeQjE&list=UU77bLHly_nVZJzL-nXSO2XQ

[Swan]

Seems influenced by The Lonely Island.

[The Gunslinger45]

I'd never buy a Criterion dvd/blu without first having seen the film though. Not a risk I'm willing to take there.

I have done that on a few cases. I bought Naked so I could cross it off the MoFo movie list, and I hated it. Only reason I did it was because I could not stream it.

[Miss Vicky]

My collection is puny, especially since I got rid of my DVDs and started over with bluray.

That's something I couldn't imagine ever doing, especially since (from what I've heard, correct me if I'm wrong) blu ray players also play DVDs. But even if I did decide to completely convert, I'd wait to dispose of the DVDs until after I'd bought the replacement, like I did when I made the switch from VHS to DVD.

[Swan]

Blu-ray players indeed play DVD's.

[jiraffejustin]

50% off Criterion flash sale going on for 24 hours, so if you hate how expensive Criterion is, now is your time to strike.

http://www.criterion.com/sale

[Theo]

50% off Criterion flash sale going on for 24 hours, so if you hate how expensive Criterion is, now is your time to strike.

:D

[jiraffejustin]

He initially went by Krispy Kreme to make some joke songs, and they were all really good. He got a lot of recognition, and he actually started making some money off of it. Krispy Kreme then sued him, made him take his songs down, and he had to change his name. Here's the song he released after that. It's lowkey a great song with a really positive message.

EDIT: I don't think they actually sued him, but they definitely threatened to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3UTzZv8z0Y

[Swan]

50% off Criterion flash sale going on for 24 hours, so if you hate how expensive Criterion is, now is your time to strike.

http://www.criterion.com/sale

Thanks for letting me know. Went ahead and got Eraserhead, Carl Theodore Dreyer box set (Day of Wrath, Ordet, Gertrud), and Black Narcicuss. Almost got Vivre sa Vie but Theo likes it, so decided against it.

[Theo]

Almost got Vivre sa Vie but Theo likes it, so decided against it.

Your loss, tart.

[Miss Vicky]

50% off Criterion flash sale going on for 24 hours, so if you hate how expensive Criterion is, now is your time to strike.

http://www.criterion.com/sale

Meh, the only thing I want is Persona and even with the sale it'd be cheaper to buy it from Amazon than to pay for it and shipping direct from Criterion. I'd also get it sooner buying from Amazon.

Or I could just watch it for free on YouTube like I did the first time.

[R.P. McMurphy]

He initially went by Krispy Kreme to make some joke songs, and they were all really good. He got a lot of recognition, and he actually started making some money off of it. Krispy Kreme then sued him, made him take his songs down, and he had to change his name. Here's the song he released after that. It's lowkey a great song with a really positive message.

EDIT: I don't think they actually sued him, but they definitely threatened to.


WHY'S JAMES CRYIN'??

[jiraffejustin]

WHY'S JAMES CRYIN'??

CUZ HE JUST GOT DUUNKED OOON

Seriously, I still say that way too often. I used to pretend dunk things on people just so I could annoying say that to them.

[Swan]

Can't find my TV remotes! Dammit!

[mark f]

Although I have versions of the last three on DVD, I took advantage of the sale to buy these for $57.

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
The Innocents
Macbeth (Polanski)
The Red Balloon

I was tempted to get the Kaurismaki set of Ariel, Shadows in Paradise and The Match Factory Girl for $23.

[Theo]

Can't find my TV remotes! Dammit!

I once spent like 2 minutes looking for the remote until I realized I was holding it.

[Swan]

Really want to get The Innocents. Will probably be in my next Criterion purchase.

[Theo]

Get Vivre Sa Vie, you nerd.

[Swan]

No. :jules:

[Theo]

:|

[Swan]

I'm going to Netflix that one, probably, even though I like the Criterion cover and it looks like a movie I could blind buy. Who knows. I'll probably blind buy it eventually.

[rauldc14]

Can't find my TV remotes! Dammit!

Remotes? We don't need any stinkin remotes! We ain't got any stinkin remotes!

[jiraffejustin]

Sorry, nostromo.

[Sexy Celebrity]

That's something I couldn't imagine ever doing, especially since (from what I've heard, correct me if I'm wrong) blu ray players also play DVDs. But even if I did decide to completely convert, I'd wait to dispose of the DVDs until after I'd bought the replacement, like I did when I made the switch from VHS to DVD.

You don't even have to get rid of your DVDs. A lot of Blu-rays come with a spare DVD to keep, so, you can have both. I have some Blu-rays and some DVDs of the same thing. It's nice because my laptop doesn't accept Blu-rays, only DVDs. There are some DVDs I got rid of after getting rid of the Blu-rays, but I later regretted getting rid of them. If it's something you really like, and you get the Blu-ray, keep the DVD, too.

[The Gunslinger45]

You don't even have to get rid of your DVDs. A lot of Blu-rays come with a spare DVD to keep, so, you can have both. I have some Blu-rays and some DVDs of the same thing. It's nice because my laptop doesn't accept Blu-rays, only DVDs. There are some DVDs I got rid of after getting rid of the Blu-rays, but I later regretted getting rid of them. If it's something you really like, and you get the Blu-ray, keep the DVD, too.

When I get an actual Blu Ray player I am keeping all my DVDs. I am not making the same mistake the family did with the VHS and ditched the uncut Star Wars movies.

I will start with a few movies I really want in Blu Ray or have REALLY great special features.

[Swan]

I say we should just get rid of all our possessions.

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/files/2013/03/meditating.jpg

I say next to my TV and bookshelf full of books and movies.

[Sexy Celebrity]

My VHS tapes -- and I used to have a lot -- are all gone. I just got so fed up with them. VHS players break and ruin the tapes... my last one did. I can't believe I used to live on VHS and cassette tapes. All that tape stuff... it was a bad idea.

[The Gunslinger45]

I say we should just get rid of all our possessions.

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/files/2013/03/meditating.jpg

I say next to my TV and bookshelf full of books and movies.

I'm too busy stockpiling SPAM, bottled water, and a complete entertainment center in my doomsday bunker. Not gonna happen. :D

[Miss Vicky]

I still have a few VHS shoved in a cabinet somewhere, but I no longer own a VCR so I don't know why I've bothered to keep them.

[The Gunslinger45]

My VHS tapes -- and I used to have a lot -- are all gone. I just got so fed up with them. VHS players break and ruin the tapes... my last one did. I can't believe I used to live on VHS and cassette tapes. All that tape stuff... it was a bad idea.

The were good while they lasted. And a better option economically then laser disc. Though I hear that was the Blu Ray of it's day.

[gbgoodies]

I still have three working VCRs, and most of my VHS tapes. I recorded a lot of stuff off of TV over the years, and it's not the kind of stuff that will ever be released on DVD. I'm slowly converting all of my VHS tapes to DVD-Rs.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I still have three working VCRs, and most of my VHS tapes. I recorded a lot of stuff off of TV over the years, and it's not the kind of stuff that will ever be released on DVD. I'm slowly converting all of my VHS tapes to DVD-Rs.

My VHS player was a converter. I hated converting stuff, though. It's a time waster. My family tried to unleash hordes and hordes of family home movies on me to convert -- a nightmare. The VHS past was once a beautiful past, but it's now a horror. I just said to myself, "Do I really need to watch all this again?" More and more, I'm just realizing that life is short.

I say if you have VHS tapes and they mean a lot... keep them. Store them. But ONLY store them. Have the psychological benefit of knowing you have them... and knowing you could watch them, theoretically... but don't bother actually working with them, especially to convert. I'm sure with GB's patience, she can convert with ease, but I cannot. I decided to move into the "I can live without that...." way of thinking. For a LONG, LONG TIME, I resisted this. I thought I was special and not like everyone else and I HAD to live with something.

I finally decided to join the "who gives a f**k?" people. You might cry, but you'll breathe a whole lot better.

[honeykid]

I still have a couple of video recorders and dozens of tapes. Probably more than a couple of hundred.

Anyway, early night tonight.

Night, night MoFo's. :)

[Swan]

Night, fanboy!

[The Gunslinger45]

G'Night HoneyKid!

[rauldc14]

8 more days until my vacation. I hope I make it that long.

[Godoggo]

Reading through your guys movie collection conversation, for some one who watches as much movies as I do, I own very very few of them. For some reason I have just never cared to own movies. Once I do it seems like I never want to watch it anymore.

With books I am the complete opposite. I have soooo many books. Some books I have more than one copy of because a certain copy will have sentimental value, but I want to have another copy around to give to someone if they want to read it.

[Godoggo]

Guys, do me a favor, please. I had to set my thread setting back. It was driving me out of my mind. If I list the numbers and they look backwards to you, let me know because I know I'll forget to make them backwards to me.

I've been backwards too long to start going forwards now. :cool:

[The Gunslinger45]

Oh it is gonna be one of those nights at work.

[honeykid]

How did it go, GS? As bad as you thought?

[Swan]

I'm walkin' here!

[honeykid]

Well keep walkin'! :D

I'm hungry but I can't decide what to eat.

[Swan]

I just had a sausage and egg breakfast sandwich. I can regurgitate it and you can eat that, if you want?

[honeykid]

Ummm... No. You're alright.

[Swan]

You sure? It was quite tasty. I'm sure the addition of stomach acids and saliva will make it even better.

[rauldc14]

7....count it....7 days until vacation

[The Gunslinger45]

How did it go, GS? As bad as you thought?

Lots of report writing. But it could have been way worse.

[Swan]

Listening to Flying Lotus on my badass new speaker system. So much better with da subwoofer.

[Miss Vicky]

Ah the aroma of dog diarrhea. Gee, I love my job. :sick:

[honeykid]

Yeah, I'd quit. But then, I couldn't do that job anyway.

[jiraffejustin]

Ah the aroma of dog diarrhea. Gee, I love my job. :sick:

vocaroo this

[Miss Vicky]

vocaroo this

I'm stuck at work for another three hours or so, but I'll try to remember to do it when I get home.

[The Gunslinger45]

I on the other hand am grabbing a quick bite to eat then getting ready for work.

[seanc]

I took the day off and gave myself a three day weekend. Just saying.

[seanc]

What do you do MV? If that isn't too personal.

[Godoggo]

7....count it....7 days until vacation

Didn't you just go on vacation? :D I'm just jealous. I don't get another one until May.

[JayDee]

What do you do MV? If that isn't too personal.
Well I'm hoping she's a vet or something, or else something seems very wrong! If she's a school teacher or librarian and she's complaining about dog diarrhea then something very strange has happened. :D

I do believe she is a vet or a veterinary nurse if my memory serves me right though, something along those lines

[seanc]

Been reworking my 100 a little bit because there is quite a bit I wanted to add, Not different enough to do a whole thread again so soon though. I will probably wait at least another year for that, maybe longer. I still may tweak some of the middle stuff as well. Ranking is hard.:D Here is a link if anyone is interested.

Sean's 100 (http://letterboxd.com/seanc/list/my-100-1/)

[Godoggo]

Been reworking my 100 a little bit because there is quite a bit I wanted to add, Not different enough to do a whole thread again so soon though. I will probably wait at least another year for that, maybe longer. I still may tweak some of the middle stuff as well. Ranking is hard.:D Here is a link if anyone is interested.

Sean's 100 (http://letterboxd.com/seanc/list/my-100-1/)

I never rank. I just can't. I really have no idea if Cabaret is my 5th, 10th or 3rd favorite movie but I know it's up there.

I do have a number one favorite movie that never changes, but the rest depends on my mood and how recently I've seen the movie.

[seanc]

It is very hard, but it is fun for me. So I keep doing it. I feel like my top 5 are the only ones set in stone.

[rauldc14]

Sean, other than mine u have my favorite top 100 here. Great list.

[seanc]

Sean, other than mine u have my favorite top 100 here. Great list.

Ditto. I think we may be movie soul mates. Although your getting a little Marvel crazy.;)

[Swan]

Sean, other than mine u have my favorite top 100 here. Great list.

What about mine? :(

[seanc]

What about mine? :(

Do you have one?

[Swan]

Yes, here's the link.

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1185697#post1185697

[seanc]

:D Goof

[rauldc14]

Ditto. I think we may be movie soul mates. Although your getting a little Marvel crazy.;)

Only two marvels in my top 100. The Avengers and Iron Man.

[rauldc14]

Swan, I see nothing.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I just made one of those Top 100 pages on that site that Seanc used. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ)

[Sexy Celebrity]

*****. I forgot about doing the "m.youtube.com" thing to stop that embedding. That was supposed to be a Rick Roll joke.