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#901581
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[fill in the blank] Just Died!
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SilverWook said:

I presume they’re really sure of it this time?

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/abe-vigoda-sunken-eyed-character-actor-dead-94-36528884?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Mr. Vigoda was erroneously reported dead twice back in the 80’s. And you can’t blame those on twitter!

Sadly, this time it’s for real. http://www.abevigoda.com/

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#900919
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All Things Star Trek
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/900919/action/topic#900919
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SilverWook said:

I never knew some fans hated Wesley before the internet. (There was even a usenet news group called alt.wesley.crusher.die.die.die) I didn’t know Whovians hated Adric either. Only one group of fans got their wish.

I remember back in the 80’s thinking he was a bit too clean cut and wishy-washy, but I never got to the point of hating The actor or character. At the same time, I also had problems with Riker and how clean marine and stiff he was. What I truly had the problem with was the writing of the show and the overused “Wesley saves the day” plot device. Could I be wrong in thinking that the character and actor took a lot of undeserved flack from fans due to the writing?

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#899923
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Last movie seen
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/899923/action/topic#899923
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DrCrowTStarwarsreborn said:

FanFiltration said:

The Sting (1973) = C-

Really? Have you seen many TV productions from the 1970s? Also the cutting perfectly captured the feel of a 1930s movie and the dialog has a real punch to it. Maybe it wasn’t your cup of tea but The Sting is a long way from being badly made or cheap. I only saw it for the first time a few years ago and it is one of my all time favorite films now. To each their own and I guess if you compare it to something made today it looks like it was made for Tv, but it is a period piece that takes place in doors so I do have to wonder what you were expecting from a 43 year old film of this type. Did you expect them to spend money where it wasn’t needed and ad car chases and explosions just to make the movie look like it cost more?

I am not trying to be insulting, I am just wondering what you expected from a movie of this type and age. At the time it was made Hollywood was still recovering from the problems of the late 60s, so things were having to be kept on budget but I have to say if you have seen any photos of the 30s, this film does look like the 30s, only in colour and if you watch a lot of films from the period it has the same style of editing.

At least I think that explains why people love this film so much.

Sorry I just reread what I wrote and I noticed that it may come off as too combative, that was not my intent. I was simply trying to explain why this movie is so loved and understand what you mean by saying that it looked cheap. I know people who don’t like The Sting but I have never heard anyone accuse it of looking cheap before so I was trying to understand that.

Sorry if I gave the impression this was personal or I was rude in any way.

It must be a style thing for me on this one. For some reason, Paper Moon worked as a period piece, The Sting did not. I understand what they were going for, I just am not a huge fan of that style. The make up scar pealing off Redford in one scene got under my skin.

“Live and Let Die” B-
I like this one. The scene where Bond meets Rosie is one of Moore’s best scenes of his entries in the series. His face expressions are priceless, and his double entendre delivery is top notch. Never boring.

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#899055
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Last movie seen
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/899055/action/topic#899055
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The Sting (1973) = C-
This film seems overrated to me. The sets and make up are horrendous, and it looks like a cheap television production. The style of the opening credits, where they used quick clip shots of the actors from later in the film, reminded me of the opening credits for Love Boat and Fantasy Island. The characters are not very likable and the plot is dragged out with average screen writing. The only thing it really has going for it is the cast. Not as good as I was expecting.

Paper Moon (1973) = A
This film was well acted, written, directed. It truly captured the feel of the great depression era.
Much more then I was expecting!