Tyrphanax

Mavimao said:

Tyrphanax said:

Yeah, that’s straight out of the novel, in fact, this script follows the novel fairly closely. The book actually starts up quite slow with the nurse in Costa Rica and the Tina incident. You don’t actually meet any of the main characters (with the possible exception of Ed Regis) until a few chapters in.

Yeah I read the book shortly after seeing the film way back when but I don’t rememeber the particularities of the story.

I think this type of story telling works well in books because you can have your plot simmer and slowly come to a boil whereas in films, you need to use your time wisely.

Comparing this script with the final film shows the filmmakers understood this and changed things around to make it flow better.

Yeah, I re-read the book about once a year so it’s all pretty well wired into my brain at this point.

DuracellEnergizer said:

Tobar said:

TV’s Frink said:

Tyrphanax said:

I like the raptor tease.

Is that the part where it shows a bit of leg?

Meh. Not enough scales.

Not enough feathers.

Millennials are filthy.

Mark’s Down On Your Syntax said:

Of course you’re strong enough, Mike. You’re self aware enough to not only identify that things aren’t right but to take action to try to make it right. Even coming on here and just writing about how bad you feel is a positive thing. It’s hard, it’ll take you a very long time to begin to feel in control and all the things you hate about those impulses might never leave you. But you’re on the right path as far as I can see.

The only thing you shouldn’t do is give up. It’ll be very difficult and you’ll feel like giving up every single day but just don’t, okay? You can slip as many times as you want but as long as you keep on trying to get the better of it you’ll never be weak. You’ll feel weak, you just won’t be weak.

Make sure you read Bingowings’ post above. So many people just suppress what they’re going through. It’s so incredibly brave to be able to open up here and to your family and therapist regardless of what things feel like from the inside.

Take it slowly and keep trying, Mike.

^

TV’s Frink said:

A COMMENT AGAINST YOU

brb, going back in time and selling this to an emo band.

Most of us have already seen Frink’s vision of the prequels, and it is wondrous.

24-27 up. The gang tours the genetic factory, meets Dr. Wu, and we see our first dinosaur.

Right out of the book! It’s good. Doing the dinosaur reveal this way is so much less impactful than the film, though, one change I really approve of. They kinda blow through the whole cloning process here, but less so in the film. You can chalk it up to the smoke and mirrors of where Crichton eventually goes with The Lost World (I wonder if he was laying groundwork?).

I like the raptor tease. I honestly like Regis as a character and wish he’d made it into the film, because him being there allows for Gennaro and Muldoon to do their thing, which I love in the book.

Bingowings said:

I’m going to park the advice car for a minute and just remark on how articulate and courageous Mike O has been typing about what must be a very emotionally frustrating and confusing situation. There are plenty of people who have feelings like this and experience difficult to explain obsessions and don’t talk to anyone about it. Many of which sadly find no other escape than suicide. That you have been so frank and open to advice may help someone else wandering onto your words. Thanks for doing that and to all those in distress on the ocean of the web may you all avoid the rocks and find a safe harbour.

Great post, Bingo. You rock.

I get the feeling that Lucas is that kinda guy. We’ve all heard the stories about him wandering through LucasArts and throwing out suggestions that ended up totally rewriting or even scrapping games. He also worked on The Clone Wars and would throw out ideas and suggestions that ended up becoming holy canon, good or bad, which is why Korriban is now Moriband. From all I’ve heard, his “handlers” would bustle through before his visits and tell everyone he might come in contact with to just nod and smile whenever Lucas gave a suggestion, and then make it happen, no matter what.

So it’s not a stretch to believe that he was a similar guy on the set of Jedi.

Not wanting to lose your job, and wanting to impress a very influential and successful man are very powerful motivators.

Don’t tell him about us!

Another fighter goes down:

Kimbo Slice - 42

I didn’t know much about him aside from his unique look, name, and that he was an exceptional fighter, and I’m not even into MMA. I remember seeing a series of videos with him and Michael Jai White talking about how to throw a punch and it being incredibly interesting. I wanted to watch his fight in February, but missed it due to my life being a mess.

Something fucky went on here though, foul play or drugs. Either way it’s incredibly sad. 42, man.

Universities were taken over by commies in the 1960s so they’re breeding grounds for that kinda BS.

rip America.

I rest my case.

Yes.

Hoist That Rag is a fantastic song with its super grungy Spanish electric guitar and even grungier vocals.

The same holds true for the old Pizza Huts. I still that distinctive roof and know exactly what it used to be. There was one in Calgary as well which is now an Indian restaurant.

Nice to know I was the last poster in this thread for nearly four years.

SilverWook said:

All the older ones around me are slowly being demolished and rebuilt, which makes me think the 70’s style exteriors will soon vanish from the American landscape.

I’m reminded of the KFC on 17th avenue in Calgary which only just got remodeled from its 80s-90s interior. You know, back when everything had that watercolour blue and pink wallpaper and the strange paintings and art of watercolour ships on the sea. It was an amazing time capsule. I’d forgotten what it felt like to walk into a 90s fast food joint until I went in once.

Ohhh right. I hadn’t considered that.

Hilarious.

Good for you for getting out there and doing it. That’s another victory, no?

Give this therapist another shot or two. Then if they’re not gelling with you, feel free to change it up, but at least give them a chance.

Starting Agents of SHIELD finally.

It’s neat. I’m five episodes in and it’s still finding its footing, but I’m enjoying it so far. Good cameos, nice references to the films. I feel like it’s part of the MCU, which is important. I don’t expect anything groundbreaking or incredible, but I’m enjoying it.

And that bath was uphill in the snow both ways.

I live in a part of Tucson that’s not exactly super built-up. That said if you leave my neighbourhood and turn left or right, you’ll hit a McDonald’s in about three minutes either way.

Point 1: Filthy Millennials

Point B: Imgur’s community. Just host my goddamn images, I don’t want to be part of another stupid community. Especially not one that’s the worst parts of Tumblr and Reddit and filled with previously-mentioned Millennials.

Mark’s Down On Your Syntax said:

1. The Avengers (we have to call it “Avengers Assemble” where I live so I might well be breaking the law by writing that horrid foreign title)

Please extrapolate on this!

Bird’s Lament is a masterpiece.