I saw this in the paper and made me think of you bubble wrap..there is a ester williams box set out for 50 dallors.

dumb and dumber is on tv this afternoon... I love that movie

OO ^^ I was curious does moore mention anything about the lack of funding to keep some hospitals open overseas with their NHS and are forced to close some and close eldery hospitals and retirement homes? Does he talk about the rise of private health care in the uk now. I really used to like moore, I read his books but I got alittle put off a few years ago.

No. He makes no mention of any of that. The movie is one-sided and he clearly has a stern agenda. I have seen enough Michael Moore movies to know they must be taken with a grain of salt. That is why I am curious to hear what MBers in other countries; especially Canada, Britain and France have to say about their healthcare.

Regardless of how it really is in these countries, OUR country has some serious problems regarding healthcare that must be addressed by our government. It's appalling.

Yeah we are lacking on healthcare. It's disgusting that we have so much and we can't manage a health care system for people in this country. I'm going to be following the posts as well. I think most people are not as smart as you and don't take his movies with that grain of salt.

Awe thanks (for complimenting my "smartness")

Do you mean Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia and Cuba, Venezuela and most of Latin America, and Canada, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, etc.?

The movie really only makes two points. First, the health care system in America is crooked because it's run by private companies that need to please shareholders. The only way to do that is to turn a profit. The only way to turn a profit is to bring in more than you pay out...and they'll do just about anything to ensure that they don't have to pay out on major claims.

The second part goes into dispelling the myths that we've been told about how inferior the treatment is in countries with universal health care, like how people have to wait twenty-five months to get a life-saving surgery, and when it's finally performed, the doctor has to do it in a dilapidated tent next to a landfill using a rusty machete.

One of the wiser things Moore does in this movie is not try to provide the answer or tell us who to vote for. It's a simple statement: The health care system in America is a rip off and a lot of US citizens aren't covered at all. Let's start talking about how we're going to fix that.

I heard they stitch people up with dental floss.

ITA. I specifically mentioned Canada, Britain and France b/c Moore covered those particular countries in such depth. My mouth is still agape from that film.

That's so the scar will smell minty fresh.

You've been getting the same email forwards as my mom.Oh, OO, I know.

I just hijacked your post to make a point. All of western civilization has universal health care except for the US and Mexico. It's about time we pick up on that hint.

and with dental floss you can reuse after they take out the stitches. win-win. minty fresh and reuseable.

welcome O-O

I know this movie is so old, but every time Saving Silverman comes in, I have to watch it. Stealer of my friend!! !! That movie just cracks me up!

I watched the painted veil to try to relax and I really enjoyed it. Not at all what I thought wasn't boring to me at all. It's worth renting

I've been thinking about renting this. I heard it was good. Maybe I'll get it soon.

I watched Walk the Line tonight. I've seen it before- but I really love that movie

I just saw 'SICKO' and I am glad someone is spelling out this problem. Anyone want to discuss this movie or the issue?

Ratatoullie was awesome! I may be an adult, but I love animated films. This was very cute and funny. The animation was incredible, as only Pixar can create. You'll find yourself strangely connected to a rat, but once you get past that you'll be fine!

The other night I saw this really nice film called Venus, my sister and mom saw it in the theatre and really enjoyed it, so they rented it when it came out so I could see it and it was really good, I highly recommend it.

^^Is that the one with peter o'toole?

Isn't that redundant?

Live Free or Die Hard was awesome!

I saw Touristas last night. I wasn't the one who rented it. I'd heard too many horrible things about it to want to give my money to the producers of it. It wasn't very good, but it was nowhere near as awful as some of the reviewers made it out to be.

Niiiice Officeholic for watching the Prestige!!!


I may be watching The Fountain tonight. Anybody here see it?

Soo, I can imagine what its gonna be like tomorrow after everyone sees License to Wed, a madhouse!! Reviews all over the place!

Yes, and it's fantastic if you can follow the plot.

Take notes.

Saw 'Bridge to Terabithia' last night.

Good movie, but not at all what I thought it was going to be like.

Is it really that hard to follow?

I heard that its the kind of movie you either love or hate.
You loved it?
I think I might love it, Hugh is awesome!

I heard Drawing Flies is just horrible, despite having much of the same cast as Mallrats. From what I've read about Vulgar, it's extremely unpleasant. That could be a good thing mind you.

I want to see A Better Place, looks pretty good.

I can't wait to see it!! There are so many movies out right now. I really want to see Evening too. Hopefully I'm going to go see LtW either tomorrow or Wednesday.

Thanks Gareth. Much appreciated.

I'll add 'A Better Place' to my list of movies to see. Sounds interesting.

I bought Drawing Flies and a Better Place when I was in my KitKat phase. Hey, KK

I haven't bothered to watch either in at least two years. That might say something about their staying power...or how difficult it is to relate to high schoolers and 20-somethings once you've become a 30-something.

Neither is a bad movie, and both score points for trying something different.

Carmen Llywelyn (Lee) may be hot, but she ain't much of an actress IMO. She has prominent rolls in both movies and drags them both down a little bit. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I really think she nailed her part in Chasing Amy. I was moved anyway.

Vulgar... I knew better than to buy that one since I knew I was only going to watch it once. Most people can only stand to see a clown get gang raped so many times.

i'm gonna watch Transformers tonight!

I've read a few reviews and it seems like its gonna be pretty good. Although I do enjoy action..I'm hoping that the movie isn't going to disappoint the kid in me...


I'll be back tonight or tomorrow with a review


'Til All Are One - Optimus Prime

Truer words have never been spoken!

^^^ I hate clowns, thats the movie for me. I have a extreme dislike of mascots as well. Many a mascot have felt my wrath when they don't leave me alone.

Oookay everyone..I just got home from watching Transformers.

I am pleased to say that it satisfied the 'kid' in me. The dramatic "slow motion" michael bay scenes were a tad annoying...just a tad..but all in all, it was good fun. I am a Transformers purist and I was pleased that they used the ORIGINAL Optimus Prime voice from the cartoons. (squee!) Shia LeBouf was great (and not just because i love him ) It's definitely a 'summer' movie..lots of action. Good times.

Awesome. I'm trying to see it tonight with some friends. He's with the local radio station and might be able to snag some passes if they didn't already give them away. I love dramatic slow-mo, so I'm sure I'll be right at home.

TRANSFORMERS!!!

Soo, Shia was good, eh? Here comes that lust for him again...hehe

Was the voice of the Transformers cool or cheesy? I am wondering about that.

I am real excited to see it! Finally, a good action film with cool effects for summer!

Tonight, however, I am seeing License To Wed, I owe it to John! And so does everyon else here!

Transformers actually has been getting decent reviews too. Glad you liked it. SO I have something to look forward too, LTW and transformers this weekend or next week.

My friend just called and said he was going to see Transformers.

I am now officially the only person in the U.S. with zero interest in that movie. I wouldn't watch it for free. If my office went to see it (we go to Harry Potter and LOTR movies) I would stay here and work instead.

I'm not all that interested in it either. I might see it at the cheap show, but I wouldn't pay full price. When I found out there would be a Transformers movie I was excited, but when I saw the previews I thought it lost its luster...

No interest here, either.

^^ You guys are not alone. I liked Transformers as a kid, but have zero interest in seeing this movie. I probably won't even rent it when it comes out.

On the other hand, I will be seeing LTW tonight as soon as my husband comes home to watch the kids for me!

Yes it is, he's exellent in it too.

I just got back from seeing LTW!

It was actually fairly funny, not as funny as the office, of course, but still pretty good

It just doesn't matter!

That reminds me of this awesome article from The Onion.

So I saw Big Fish this weekend for a second time, and I realized that David Denman is in that movie!

Why does he always play the part of a big 'ol engaged meathead that gets dumped?

Pretendonitis u are my best friend. Wasn't it seriously awesome? John Krasinski was hot liiiike... the WHOLE FREAKIN' MOVIE!!!!! Ahh! It was really good, it was funny, and I cried at some points cuzz it was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funnny!!!!!!!!!! My love for John Krasinski has increased by infinity points.

I wondered the same thing. I LOVE Big Fish. That is one great movie

I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAY!!

LICENSE TO WED IS THE 'YOU KNOW WHAT'!!!!

JOHN KRASINSKI WAS AMMMMMAZZZIIIIINGGG!
Talented, talented man.

Awww, that's my all-time favorite movie But your right, it is wierd that he always plays the jerk.



YAY! I have a new bff! It was amazing! And yes he was, VERY hot.

Famous...thanks for clairfying it. I really like O'Toole. I didn't get a chance to see it here..it only played for one week.

Now I'm getting worried. If he's as super-hot than usual in this movie, I don't know how I can watch it without making my boyfriend feel like sludge...

Must...Keep...Composure...

Ok, I just got back from LTW myself, and was it me .... or was it ridiculously HOT in that theater? Or was it JKras? Yes, ladies, just don't tell your BFs and hubbys that he's hot as all hellfire, because you will not be able to deny it when you see it. SOOOOOooo hot. D@mn. Hot. Crazy hot.

However ..... not the best movie. There were about 75 people in the theater with us, and there was not a lot of laughter going on. There were funny moments, but overall, it was way too fluffy and sweet. But since John was beautiful and brilliant and beyond sexy, it made up for it. And he's the central figure, honestly. If you are like me and could care less for Mandy Moore, then you will not be bothered really by her because you can ignore her completely. I did. Most of the time when she is on screen, she is sharing it with *HIM* and you can just look at him, and pretend she's not there at all. So that was lovely.

All in all, glad I saw it. Seeing *HIM* in those jeans...those boxers...those pajama pants...those thin t-shirts....well, totally worth the $8.

Definitely worth it, you're right!
I think it was soo hott in the theatre because of JKras, for sure!! He was hotter than anyone can imagine!
The theatre i was in, people seemed to laugh quite a bit, like a normal funny movie!
I agree, you can ignore Mandy easily, very easily.
I looked at him the whole time, hehe.

Snogging...

You have to see it!
Have your boyfriend sit a couple seats away from you and then maybe he won't see you freak out anout how hot John is! It may work!

How am I going to pull that off?