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The Orangutan and the Hound Dog

Mike O said:

Sorry. The search function here is not the most functional among the various forums I visit. 

 There's a Search Function on this forum?

Went Clint crazy this past weekend.

Fistfull of Dollars 9/10

For A Few Dollars More 8/10

The Good The Bad And The Ugly (Extended Version) 10/10

Dirty Harry 10/10

Magnum Force 9/10

The Enforcer 8/10

Sudden Impact 7/10

The Dead Pool 5/10

High Planes Drifter 8/10

SilverWook said:

People who actually believe we didn't have consumer VCR technology in the 1970's make me want to scream.

 Yep, we had it back in the 60's!

Devil Baby Attack

'Partridge Family' star Dave Madden dead at 82

Ryan McAvoy said:

A question:

I always remember growing up with the image of Anakin and Obi-Wan dueling in a Volcano (Or at a push a lava planet) firmly fixed in my mind. Me, my brothers and my friends. So where did I get this notion from? An article? A EU book? An interview?

In 1983 I picked up a so called Story Treatment that was being sold at the dealers tables at a Science Fiction / Comic Book convention in New York City.   The treatment was titled "Episode III - Fall of The Republic". That is how I found out abut the Volcano fight between Vader and Obi-Wan back then. No it was not official, but I was not aware of that fact when I purchased it.

DISSOLVE TO:

SCENE 1: Sigma Vulcanus -- a new, evolving world, that is con-
stantly being shook by violent earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions, and which is devoid of sentient life-forms.

On the molten, volcanic world of Sigma Vulcanus, Anakin Skywalker, a handsome, swarthy man with a dignified stature, makes an important discovery. Using his lightsabre (as the equivalent of a divining rod), he uncovers the legendary Kaiburr Crystal. It pulsates with energy and fills Skywalker with a false sense of power and importance. But before he can savor his triumph, and return the Crystal to Palpatine, he is confronted by his old friend, and fellow Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi and requested to explain his actions. Anakin refuses, and instantly, the two knights draw their lethal weapons and become locked in mortal combat.

Anakin Skywalker, as if controlled by another force, strikes swiftly in rage, but Obi-Wan Kenobi, the more experienced Jedi, easily deflects the furious blows of his young opponent. "Let go of the Crystal, my friend! Its power will consume you and turn you against the Jedi Knights," Kenobi explains. But the words are un-heeded by the young Jedi, and the conflict continues.

Skywalker attacks Obi-Wan again, forcing him to discard his defensive posture. Kenobi parries the thrust and sends Anakin's lightsabre flying out of his hand. At precisely the same moment, a cataclysmic earthquake rocks the planet. The effect is devastating: fissures, in the earth crack open and spout walls of flame; thunder and lightning strike violently from the sky; and several volcanos burst and bubble.

The young Jedi struggles to regain his lightsabre, but loses his footing and plunges, still in possession of the Crystal, into a pit of molten lava.

Kenobi hurries to the edge of the volcano and looks down; but he is too late to save his former friend: Skywalker is completely engulfed in lava! With tears in his eyes and anguish in his heart, Obi-Wan picks up Anakin's lightsabre and bids a sad farewell to the body of his friend.

Source = http://www.yodajeff.com/fanfiction/stories/republic.shtml

"The Walking Dead" Got through the entire series in under a week. I like it, but it never went anyplace special as far as creative storytelling after season two.

"Star Trek: The Next Generation" I have not seen much of this show after it was ended in the mid 90's. Some episodes are fun, but most have become painfully silly and dated.

"Sherlock" Outstanding writing and photography styles. I've re-watched series one and two, and I was quite enjoying series three until last night's finally.  I'm not sure how I feel about that episode yet. I must have a re-watch.

"Elementary" A somewhat different take and on the Sherlock formula. I am only on the sixth episode, but I am enjoying the character chemistry and the writing is not bad at all.  More of a CSI type format, and quite different then what the BBC's "Sherlock" is trying to do.

"Being Human" I'm watching the BBC version, and just got done with series one. The actors and writing are wonderfully creative. I'm hoping this show retains it's charm in the second series.

"Arrow" Now I like this show a lot. Not anything ground breaking, but it does echo the style of "The Dark Knight" films, and it has kept my attention.  Some of the casting is quite good, but some of the actors are just too pretty boy model types, and don't work for me. Still it's better then "Agents of Shield".

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) 8/10

The Searchers (1956) 6/10

Mister Roberts (1955) 7/10

Still HOT!