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Forum: General Movie Discussion 02-28-20
Replies: 49
Question about the ending to The Dark Knight (2008).
Posted By average joe
Ironpony, I'm going to surprise you by being the...

Ironpony, I'm going to surprise you by being the one person here who kind of agrees with you. There was a need to cover up the true circumstances of Harvey's death to preserve his image as a hero. ...
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-17-20
Replies: 1,045
TV TRIVIA
Posted By average joe
Eleanor Donahue played her, but I can't recall...

Eleanor Donahue played her, but I can't recall her character's name, though I know she worked in the drugstore.
Replies: 12
Which TV shows would you like brought back?
Posted By average joe
Re: Which TV shows would you like brought back?

Thanks for sharing that link, Usual Suspect. But enough with this talk of a new Sam. They can use the same premise without "undoing" the series that fans loved.
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-11-20
Replies: 19,687
The Baker's Dozen Movie Game Thread
Posted By average joe
Re: The Baker's Dozen Movie Game Thread

13 movies titles that includes the corresponding number - not including sequels (Post Movie Poster/DVD Cover etc)

1. It Happened One Night
2. The Man With Two Brains
3. The Three Amigos
4. The...
Replies: 13
High Fidelity series
Posted By average joe
Re: High Fidelity series

Oops! I meant High Fidelity!
Replies: 13
High Fidelity series
Posted By average joe
Re: High Fidelity series

My impression of Rob was similar to Yoda's but I read the book, High Infidelity (which is told from his often insecure perspective) and did not see the movie, so it's based on that.
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 02-11-20
Replies: 46
Was Brie Larson and Gal Godot, thanking Sigourney Weaver, weird?
Posted By average joe
I think Carrie Fisher was a step in the direction...

I think Carrie Fisher was a step in the direction taken with Sigourney Weaver. Her character subverted the expectations of a damsel in distress but she was also a love interest.

Larson and Gadot's...
Replies: 12
Which TV shows would you like brought back?
Posted By average joe
Re: Which TV shows would you like brought back?

I liked Quantum Leap, too. I think if they brought it back, I'd prefer a new character with the same premise. I don't want them to change the original characters and having a new character...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 02-08-20
Replies: 63
Does anyone hate how you never see smoking in movies anymore?
Posted By average joe
Re: Does anyone hate how you never see smoking in movies anymore?

A bit of related trivia: Burgess Meredith, who played The Penguin on Batman, did not smoke and covered his coughing with some of his quacks.
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-08-20
Replies: 256
Movie Trivia Game
Posted By average joe
Re: Movie Trivia Game

Actually Gideon58 was next because he answered my question about Down to Earth. The answer to his question is James Dean but I'm not sure about the film.
Replies: 2
All in the Family/Good Times
Posted By average joe
Re: All in the Family/Good Times

I get what you're saying but I'm still sorry I missed All in the Family. I enjoyed the last one though Woody and Marissa seem a little young for their parts. Despite that, I think Marissa is actually...
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-06-20
Replies: 256
Movie Trivia Game
Posted By average joe
Re: Movie Trivia Game

Well, over in TV Trivia, we usually have the person who answered pose the next question. I'll let Gideon58 do that, if he wants, or open the floor to anyone else.
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-05-20
Replies: 19,687
The Baker's Dozen Movie Game Thread
Posted By average joe
Re: The Baker's Dozen Movie Game Thread

13 Movies that include a scene of a car crash (Post Video)

1. No Country for Old Men
2. National Lampoon's Vacation
3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
4. The Last Seduction
5. Vanilla Sky
6. Back to...
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-05-20
Replies: 256
Movie Trivia Game
Posted By average joe
Matt Lattanzi. I didn't know he was an actor,...

Matt Lattanzi. I didn't know he was an actor, too, though. Does anyone know the 1947 film on which "Xanadu" was loosely based?
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-04-20
Replies: 1,045
TV TRIVIA
Posted By average joe
That's right. Eve Plumb was the Brady Christmas...

That's right. Eve Plumb was the Brady Christmas movie, though. It's your turn, Gideon, if you want it.
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-02-20
Replies: 1,045
TV TRIVIA
Posted By average joe
Re: TV TRIVIA

Oops! Which two original cast members besides Tiger and Sam? Oh yeah, and cousin Oliver.
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-02-20
Replies: 1,045
TV TRIVIA
Posted By average joe
Re: TV TRIVIA

Gene Hackman was considered for the role of Mike Brady. Does anyone know which two original cast members did not have cameos in The Brady Bunch Movie?
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-02-20
Replies: 256
Movie Trivia Game
Posted By average joe
Re: Movie Trivia Game

Citizen Rules, I like to avoid googling the answer myself because I figure anyone can do that. But there's an exception: when I'm pretty sure of the answer but have a little doubt. And the reason for...
Forum: Games and Tabs 02-02-20
Replies: 256
Movie Trivia Game
Posted By average joe
Re: Movie Trivia Game

That was Buddy Ebsen of Beverly Hillbillies fame, who had been a dancer. He had to give up the role because he was allergic to the makeup. Does anyone know what child star had been considered for...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-29-20
Replies: 8
Cinematic parellels / themes
Posted By average joe
Re: Cinematic parellels / themes

Here's another neat video. I have not seen the World War II film but based on this, the similarities are striking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdb03Hw18M
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-28-20
Replies: 8
Cinematic parellels / themes
Posted By average joe
Re: Cinematic parellels / themes

Comparison of Airplane! and Zero Hour, a drama that was its inspiration found here:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-v2BHNBVCs
Forum: Games and Tabs 01-28-20
Replies: 19,687
The Baker's Dozen Movie Game Thread
Posted By average joe
13 Movies that Feature an Actor in their final...

13 Movies that Feature an Actor in their final performance (post a shot of that actor)

1. Wicked Stepmother, Bette Davis
2. The Shootist, John Wayne
3. Soylent Green, Edward G. Robinson
4....
Forum: Movie Reviews 01-19-20
Replies: 54
Am I the only one who didn't like Spider-Man: Homecoming???
Posted By average joe
Re: Am I the only one who didn't like Spider-Man: Homecoming???

I liked it but I agree with the points Ironpony made. They seem to be ignoring why he became a crimefighter to begin with. It also seems like movie-makers are shying away from characters who are down...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-19-20
Replies: 297
Films You Love, But Everyone Else Hates
Posted By average joe
Re: Films You Love, But Everyone Else Hates

I knew what you meant about Doc Doom, Cap Steel. I think a slight twist on Doom is needed because a faithful adaptation of him would look like a ripoff of Darth Vader but I don't think making him...
Forum: Games and Tabs 01-19-20
Replies: 19,687
The Baker's Dozen Movie Game Thread
Posted By average joe
Re: The Baker's Dozen Movie Game Thread

13 movies with a short haired female character (name the actress and post a picture):

1) Crime Zone - Sherilyn Fenn
2) G. I. Jane - Demi Moore
3) Saint Joan - Jean Seberg
4) Backbeat - Sheryl...