RicOlie_2

“What’s The Use” by the Carpenters

I’ve got to be the only teenager who listens to them. 😄

Ticket prices are about $18 at the only theatre near my house. That’s Canadian dollars, though, so it’s probably equivalent to $8 US. 😉 (But ticket prices haven’t changed since the CD dropped so far below the value of the USD, of course.)

Handman said:

You put it so well.

Why, thank you.

I would not want to see a homosexual relationship on screen in Star Wars at least partly because it would be controversial (whether or not you think it should be). I don’t think Star Wars movies should include anything that is hugely controversal in the real world, regardless of whether it’s something I support or not. I want Star Wars to be a fun escape from reality, not a reminder of it.

Let’s say the new Star Wars movie established that the Jedi forbid transgender operations (far-fetched, I know, but it’s the principle that counts). While many people, including myself, think that changing one’s sex is wrong, I would just as disappointed that it was included as I would be if one of the characters changed genders, since it’s a controversial issue in the real world.

So, whether or not you think that gay marriage and whatnot should be controversal, the truth is that it is, and I do not want any controversial issues from the real world appearing in a movie that is supposed to be an escape from reality.

Indeed. If tickets were half the price, I’d go three times as often.

TV’s Frink said:

You first saw the OT in 1999…I feel so old.

I first saw it in 2010. 😛

LOL

I thought they did for the most part?

TV’s Frink said:

RicOlie_2 said:

TV’s Frink said:

Something is off here, not sure what. Maybe the audio needs to sound fuller somehow? There needs to be more done with the idea? Thoughts are welcome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36jonQY7EVo

I dunno, seems fine to me, except for them calling Palpy “Johnny” (unless I misheard that).

You didn’t mishear but it’s a failure on my part to adequately express what is happening - which is that it’s a party for one of the clones. You can hear the clone (i.e. Johnny) saying the weird Tommy Wiseu stuff in the background. Palps is meant to look as if he’s just leading/conducting the singing.

Ah, OK. You should have more close-ups of the clone then, if that’s doable.

TV’s Frink said:

Something is off here, not sure what. Maybe the audio needs to sound fuller somehow? There needs to be more done with the idea? Thoughts are welcome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36jonQY7EVo

I dunno, seems fine to me, except for them calling Palpy “Johnny” (unless I misheard that). The voices at the end need to be a bit more quiet, too, not almost as loud as thousands of senators singing…

Naughty stormtroopers, looking up Leia’s dress.

DuracellEnergizer said:

Warbler said:

25. Increase both the level of silliness and legitimate discussion.

FTFY

FTFY

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Warbler said:

TV’s Frink said:

imperialscum said:

I could at least understand to some degree people who oppose same-sex parents adopting children, as it affects a third person.

No more than straight couples adopting a child.

I don’t know. What about the studies that say children fair better with straight couples than same-sex couples?

I recall there being problems with most of the studies on both sides. If more reliable studies have been done since, I’d be interested in hearing the results.

He has a penchant for extreme hyperbole, exemplified by this thread, and isn’t very tolerant of some people’s humour, unfortunately. I don’t hate him, but it can be frustrating having a discussion with him about topics he feels strongly about.

Neglify said:

RicOlie_2 said:

The great outdoors is your exercise equipment.

DE isn’t allowed outside, he’s locked in the basement.

I think he’s mentioned there being sizeable hole somewhere that water was leaking from. He could just sneak through that and no one would be the wiser.

I hope they’re smart enough not to give him a substantial role. I don’t think CGI is quite that good yet, regardless of how much they’re spending on it.

TV’s Frink said:

If there’s anything I can’t stand, it’s people who miss obvious references.

:’(

The great outdoors is your exercise equipment.

Aside from the “welcoming all” part…

LuckyGungan2001 said:

RicOlie_2 said:

LuckyGungan2001 said:

I re-read all of the Percy Jackson books (including the Heroes of Olympus ones). I remember quite liking all of them when I was 11 so it was weird when I found that only two (out of ten) of the books were any good. The Lightning Thief was an 8/10, and The Titan’s Curse was 7/10. Apart from that, they were all pretty rubbish. If I were to rank them (my favourite hobby!) it would go like this:

Is the 2001 in your name the year you were born in, then?

Yes. To a fourteen year old your eleven year old personality was a completely different person.

Tell me about it. Well, I guess I’m no longer the youngest regular on the forum.

moviefreakedmind said:

I’m reading the new book, Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham. I love reading biographies about great leaders. I recommend Truman by David McCullough and Eisenhower: Soldier and President by Stephen Ambrose. RicOlie_2 don’t you appreciate learning about history?

I do, indeed. Maybe I’ll give those a look once I’ve finished some of the other books I’m reading. When I had the time to do so, I ended up reading 40 books at once. I’ve since pared it down to about 20, but I’m still trying to finish all those before I pick up something new… 😛

LuckyGungan2001 said:

I re-read all of the Percy Jackson books (including the Heroes of Olympus ones). I remember quite liking all of them when I was 11 so it was weird when I found that only two (out of ten) of the books were any good. The Lightning Thief was an 8/10, and The Titan’s Curse was 7/10. Apart from that, they were all pretty rubbish. If I were to rank them (my favourite hobby!) it would go like this:

Is the 2001 in your name the year you were born in, then?

Well, it’s a good think I stopped watching while it was still, good, I guess…?

Sounds great! I think you’ve got the drums better balanced than you did in some of your older songs. They blend in a bit better in this one (I guess whether that’s a good thing or not depends on the song).