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Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-04-12
Replies: 33
What film have you ever watched twice back to back?
Posted By MadMikeyD
Ghostbusters was probably the first one I watched...

Ghostbusters was probably the first one I watched twice in a row. Also:
Star Wars
Raiders of the Lost Ark
It's a Wonderful Life
A Christmas Story
The Wizard of Oz
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-27-12
Replies: 54
Director with most movies in your top ten?
Posted By MadMikeyD
Yep. There's been a little movement in my top...

Yep. There's been a little movement in my top movies list since I finished posting my top 100, but I've still got 6 Capra films in the top 10. I can't help it, I just like his kind of films.
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 11-27-12
Replies: 23
Star Wars Episode 7: Storyline?
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: Star Wars Episode 7: Storyline?

Why do people always want to turn their childhood favorite thing into dark and violent messes (Batman, Transformers, now Spider-Man, Superman and Star Wars)? Star Wars is and always was intended as...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 10-24-12
Replies: 87
The Films of Frank Capra
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: The Films of Frank Capra

As you prepare to watch It's a Wonderful Life this coming holiday season, perhaps a trip to your local comic shop is in order. Bluewater Comics, which produces an extensive line of biographical...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-25-12
Replies: 87
The Films of Frank Capra
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: The Films of Frank Capra

Finally a new Capra box set is on the way. Here's a link to the press release (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/t/322573/sphe-press-release-frank-capra-the-early-years).

The basic details are...
Forum: Movie Reviews 06-11-12
Replies: 76
My Movie Thoughts
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: My Movie Thoughts

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/aa/John_carter_poster.jpg
John Carter (2012)
Dir: Andrew Stanton
Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Mark Strong, James Purefoy, Dominic...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-21-12
Replies: 193
Movies you regret seeing
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: Movies you regret seeing

Freddy Got Fingered. Trapped on a bus going halfway across the country and some idiot put that crap in the video player. I tried to go to sleep, but couldn't. I feel violated just remembering the...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 05-18-12
Replies: 4
Letterboxd
Posted By MadMikeyD
Letterboxd

Has anyone here checked out Letterboxd?

http://www.letterboxd.com

If you're familiar with GoodReads, it's kind of like that, but for movies.
Forum: Movie Reviews 05-16-12
Replies: 173
The Avengers Assemble
Posted By MadMikeyD
I kind of see your point, but Hitler's rule and...

I kind of see your point, but Hitler's rule and World War II are major points of human history that are barely being touched on in history classes. With very few exceptions, I wouldn't expect...
Replies: 24
John Carter
Posted By MadMikeyD
I highly recommend the original trilogy (A...

I highly recommend the original trilogy (A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, The Warlord of Mars). I read through them relatively recently. Realizing the books pre-dated almost everything, it was...
Forum: Movie Reviews 05-16-12
Replies: 173
The Avengers Assemble
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: The Avengers Assemble

I have kids ages 6-18. I'm appalled at the amount of history they don't learn in school. The oldest only learned who Hitler was in his senior year and has no clue what the holocaust was. Future...
Forum: Movie Reviews 05-14-12
Replies: 173
The Avengers Assemble
Posted By MadMikeyD
Ah. Yes, I misinterpreted. I was,...

Ah. Yes, I misinterpreted.



I was, too. Those all give me a similar experience to reading comics. In fact, I may argue that the whole "Avengers Cycle" is possibly the closest a cinematic...
Forum: Movie Reviews 05-14-12
Replies: 173
The Avengers Assemble
Posted By MadMikeyD
I'll disagree with that. I think many films,...

I'll disagree with that. I think many films, including this one, have done an excellent job adapting comics. Superman: The Movie, X-Men 2, Fantastic Four, the first Spider-Man and Iron Man films, all...
Forum: Movie Reviews 05-14-12
Replies: 173
The Avengers Assemble
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: The Avengers Assemble

Complaining about the patriotism angle of a character and film called Captain America? I'm not sure what you expected...
Replies: 24
John Carter
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: John Carter

"A Princess of Mars" is my favorite book, so I am still looking forward to seeing this movie. Unfortunately, the local cinemas ran a total of 4 showing per day from the day it was released - 3:30 and...
Forum: Movie Reviews 05-10-12
Replies: 173
The Avengers Assemble
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: The Avengers Assemble

I had planned to wait to see this since taking a family of 6 to a film opening weekend is so expensive. But it was Free Comic Book Day and we were in full comic-geek mode so when my wife suggested...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 03-08-12
Replies: 73
The Lone Ranger, gets stranger
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: The Lone Ranger, gets stranger

Is it just me, or does Johnny Depp's Tonto (who is supposed to right the wrongs Hollywood has done to Native Americans throughout the decades) look far more like the stereotypical "Hollywood indian"...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 03-08-12
Replies: 73
The Lone Ranger, gets stranger
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: The Lone Ranger, gets stranger

The first image of Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp as the Lone Ranger and Tonto:

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lone-ranger-570x400.jpg

Very different from...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 02-25-12
Replies: 23
John Carter of Mars (2012)
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: John Carter of Mars (2012)

I don't have individual links at the moment, but TheJohnCarterFiles.com (http://www.thejohncarterfiles.com) points to reviews giving the film 9/10 and 10/10 stars. I hope it's as good as those...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 02-24-12
Replies: 36
Star Wars Goes 3D In 2012
Posted By MadMikeyD
The Phantom Menace has now pulled in over $1...

The Phantom Menace has now pulled in over $1 billion at the box office. My younger boys, who have watched the DVD numerous times, saw it in 3D at a birthday party and have now decided it's the "best...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 02-23-12
Replies: 23
John Carter of Mars (2012)
Posted By MadMikeyD
I'm still looking forward to this. Early Twitter...

I'm still looking forward to this. Early Twitter activity for John Carter (hate that they took "of Mars" out of the title) has been really positive. Here is a great fan-made trailer that director...
Replies: 8
Golden Age/Old Time Radio
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: Golden Age/Old Time Radio

This week marks the 79th anniversary of my favorite OTR show and character the Lone Ranger.
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 01-25-12
Replies: 1,595
The Dark Knight Rises
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: The Dark Knight Rises

Technically, he only confirmed he was on the set, not that he filmed anything.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-25-12
Replies: 129
What is the nearest example you've seen to a perfect movie?
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: What is the nearest example you've seen to a perfect movie?

Different films are perfect in their own ways. My picks, of course, merely reflect my favorites:

Overall film - It's a Wonderful Life
Sci-Fi film - Star Wars
Action/Adventure film - Raiders of...
Replies: 8
Golden Age/Old Time Radio
Posted By MadMikeyD
Re: Golden Age/Old Time Radio

I still listen to tons of Old Time Radio as well as modern audio drama. My favorite modern shows are throwbacks to the great OTR adventure serials.

Jake Sampson: Monster Hunter...