I think Juno is for the younger set. There are a some older people who liked it yeah, but I think the younger crowds think it's better than what it is.

When I was watching No country for old men, I thought I was sitting through the LOTR movies

Finally got to rewatch O,brother where art thou ? after many years of not seeing it, George at his finest.

O-H that is a movie I thought I would hate instead non stop laugh feast!

O, Brother Where Art Thou? is a brilliant movie. It gets better every time you watch it. Also, very unexpected. Great music and George is fantastic.

Well, I am young and I disliked Juno. Mainly because of the message it has. It had a strong conservative pro-life message hidden under a liberal pro-choice indie film cover. If you look at it closely, it's very bias, and that annoys me. No offense to anyone BTW.

I don't think anybody would want to go see a movie like that where the girl actually chooses to have an abortion. Just saying...

It was very sugar-coated, but that was what it was supposed to be.

It's a sad day for fans of Peter Jackson's LOTR. Apparently The Tolkien Trust is now suing New Line for $150 Million:



http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ihcwC49...q7Xd8QD8UOD47G0

Just another nail in The Hobbit's tiny little coffin...

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Ummm, I strongly disagree. A film tells a story, and a good film tells that story well and has all the other elements (cinematography, soundtrack, acting, etc.) in place and also well executed. Weather that story would be about a girl that would get an abortion would not matter the least to me, it could be well done and a brilliant film--weather or not that would be the focus or a more minor plot.

I just didn't like how bias this film portrayed the story. I understand there wouldn't be a story, in this case, if she had gotten an abortion, but her life was essentially better after having that child. Her whole pregnancy, the process of finding a family, etc. was made to look easy and painless--the pain and hardship only lightened by humor--and the abortion clinic she visited was completely unrealistic. It, and the pro-life protester whom was lightly teased, seemed only placed their to deter those whom are pro-choice from making a fuss. That and their little-indie-flick facade sure made the pill easier to swallow.

I mean, the film is made for young people. What do you think a young naive person who watches a film like that and doesn't know better is gonna think/do? This film tells young people--and anyone else for that matter--'hey, pregnancy is really not that bad! It's pretty easy and painless, actually! It won't turn your life upside down--even if your young and accidentally get pregnant--and it won't be that hard to get a really good adoption family for it either! He||, you can even check the Penny Savor!'

Now, I'm not saying that everyone who sees this movie will think this, I certainly didn't. But I know teenagers--I am one--and they really buy into this. What I am saying is that this movie seemed to me funded by pro-life lobbyists, and I would actually love to see a film that would be more open and give people/teenagers a more realistic view on the whole situation as well as show them the available options.

Also, I DO NOT want to have a debate about abortion. This is a critic/my opinion on the film and the film ONLY. So, please nobody take this the wrong way .

I agree that we should not debate abortion. I also agree with the above. I am glad that things worked out for this particular girl, but I think there is always that risk that a naive 16 year old may see the movie and say, "Hey, I can just do with Juno did". On the other hand, that will depend on the girl. I think that those attitudes will be present before viewing the movie.

What I'm trying to say is that I see your point CHBO. But, as with all movies, every person is going to see things differently. Hopefully teenage girls will not be swayed to think that teen pregnancy will be easy, but the truth is, there are some girls who will, or who will believe that the teen father will stick around and hold you as you cry. That being said, I did think it was a nice, sweet movie. Just not entirely realistic.

I completely understand your concerns, but all I'm going to do is respond to it, especially with the bolded part, with what I said in my first post: It was very sugar-coated, but that was what it was supposed to be.

You want a more realistic view. That's great. But that wasn't this movie. I'm not telling you to like the story, or the message, all I'm saying is that this movie went and told it's story the way it wanted to. And I really do hope that people aren't naive enough to believe the situation is that easy. But, you need to find a different movie to tell that lesson.

Teenagers should already know that fiction does not equal reality.

HBO, I hope I didn't offend you in anyway saying that younger people would like it more. I just thought IMO that more younger people would like it.

The whole pro life debate is just not worth it to me, cause everyone has their own personal reasons for it or against it.
This is where I think people put too much stock into movies. They are for entertainment, not to make important life choices.

confessions of a shopaholic I'm so happy this movie is coming along. I love these series of books so much better than bridget jones. I just hope they don't screw it up. But Isla Fisher is so funny and good

Yes, that's just what made me dislike it. I don't mean for it to be a serious movie, just that what I stated were some of the things that bothered me about the film. Yes, it was cute and I think the actors did a good job and it was well done, but could have improved in some ways.

I hope that people/teenagers are not that naive either, and I know the vast majority are not and know the difference between fiction and reality.



Don't worry Liz, I'm not offended at all , your absolutely right, it is a teen flick. And ITA, I really don't want to debate the abortion, everyone has their own opinion and it tends to be a very heated subject.

I'll proberly get stuck watching a movie. Not sure which one, but I highly doubt it will be a chick flick despite what day it is.

I don't know if anyone posted this yet, but clicky for the Indiana Jones trailer! Woohoo!

I saw it on tv last night pax. It looks goood! Hsrrison ford still has it.

Oh my, yes! I'm not real big on the title (it sounds kinda hokey), but I'm very excited for it!

Watched On the Town (1949) last night. It always puts me in a good mood- such a fun movie. It's one of my favorite musicals. They actually shot some of it on location in New York. Since they didn't do a lot of "on location" movies then you can see almost everyone looking at the camera and the actors during the opening number

I also found this: "Spongebob Squarepants" Cast Overdubs Hollywood Classics this morning

I'm watching Planet Earth tonight. That's sort of a movie..?

Ooh, that looks pretty good! I didn't know Shia is in it... might be even better . I'm a big fan of him since Transformers. I'm ashamed to say I've never watched the original Indiana Jones movies, but I might have to throw them on my Netflix and see them before we (hopefully) go to the new one.


Sounds like a good movie! *adding to netflix now*

Oh my gawd! I needed this Bubble, thank you

edit: this is now a bookmark and watching again

I watched Smiley Face last night. I don't mind Anna Farris and John was in it. It's semi funny and you'll never look at john the same way. I wouldn't say rush out and rent it or what ever but if you bored it's worth a watch...once.

I also rented Elizabeth the Golden age. I may watch this tonight or tomorrow after noon.

It's a really good movie. They just put it on DVD not too long ago (a year or so) The songs are really catchy though- I've had one stuck in my head all day today


Welcome! I was laughing so hard at that this morning I was crying. I have it bookmarked too

Know any good camping movies?

Such as... movies about camping? If that's what you mean, there's always "Ernest Goes to Camp" and "The Great Outdoors" (kind-of about camping/vacationing). Umm... The Parent Trap (either version, but I prefer the Haley Mills one)...

If you just want movies to take camping (how will you watch them? ) umm... I don't know .

Thanks, Snooks!

Oh, yeah, The Parent Trap! I prefer the original...the remake isn't bad.

Woot! Maybe the movie in my avatar..

That is hilarious!



I love Planet Earth!

I watched Rosemary's Baby last night, and it's really quite good and creepy! I love Mia Farrow too! She is just as elegant, beautiful and well spoken as her mother!

OMG that was hilarious!

I love the waiter in Casablanca saying "meow"!



I love that show!



I don't know if I'd want to see Smiley Face, maybe someday though.

Oh, I want to see that one! Tell me if it's good, and what you thought about it!

Meatballs and Wet Hot American Summer, but you're too young for those.

Last Saturday, we ended up talking ourselves out of seeing In the Name of the King. I had read too many reviews that said it wasn't even funny-bad, just bad. Instead, we hung out at my friend's house for a little bit. While I was there, the mailman showed up with a Netflix disc. My friend already had his two, so he was pretty thrown off. It turns out that it was for somebody two blocks away...same house number but different blocks. Of course, instead of sending it right over, we had to open it to see what they rented. We always had the excuse, "I didn't realize until I opened it" to fall back on. It was Horrors of War; a WWII movie with zombies and werewolves! We watched it. It was terrible, but it was something that we probably would have rented anyway if we had known about it. My friend took the movie over to the rightful renter as soon as we finished it. He said the dude was a total character. I don't want to be rude, so I won't describe his physical features (Sloth from Goonies), but was really goofy and nice and told my buddy that he gets his movies all the time too (he just doesn't open them). We're hoping there will be more mix ups in the future. They might as well open a joint membership.

We also watched the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie and Aliens vs. Predator: Requem. ATHF was hilarious. AVP blew. It's been a long time since anybody's made a decent Alien movie.

A new full-length Star Wars movie is coming out on August 15th. It's called Clone Wars and exists in the same period as the Clone Wars cartoons. Supposedly, it's the same concept except GCI instead of, like, regular cartoons.

so did anyone see step up 2 was it good

diapers AVP sucked hard core. I thought it was called wet hot american summer? Meatballs 2 is okay I think for jam. It's very stupid but pee wee herman is the best crazy bus driver trying to out run the kid in the electric wheel chair Sleep away camp is funny, but those are scary movies. There used to be a movie I liked as a kid about kids with emotional probelms who go to camp and one scene always stood out, a twin lights his brothers sercuity blanket on fire in the therapists office after the one brother with the blanket ate all the candy on the desk. The kid freaks, the blanket is going up in flames and the kid who lit the blanket on fire starts kicking and screaming all the candy is gone d@mn it d@mn it. It was funny to me.

I was reading this thing on the star wars movie too. I love star wars so I want to see it. It might be time to bust out the old light saber I'm a geek, but I'm a cute geek

Employee of the Month

Seriously, don't waste your time.

my friend said that was the funniest movie ever she saw wedd

Just finished Spider-man 3. I recommend you avoid it like the plague. Actually, I'd gladly accept the plague before I'd watch it again.

Well nvm about the camp movies! I just watched Planet Earth.

it's jessica simpson, you didn't know it was going to suck before seeing it. that girl is talent less

ooooooo I kinda like jessica simpson good singer but havent seen alot of the movies she has been in so can't tell

Totally agree, Liz. I hate Jessica Simpson. Plus I'm not a big fan of Dane Cook, he was funny for like 8 seconds.

Interesting.


Thanks! Now you tell me.

Just don't watch Little Darlings, ok?

So anyone Excited to see the forbidden kingdom movie I am

Ha ha I'm sorry!

Which episodes did you watch? I love Planet Earth!

Seasonal Forests! Paxy! Did you read the Girls Only thread? About what happened.

^^ dane cook funny for 8 seconds.

I very hesitantly saw Kung Fu Hustle tonight and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I actually kinda liked it. It was a little campy and had some rather bizarre moments, but the simple story kept me interested and the action was choreographed rather well.

Kung Fu Hustle rocks!

!!! I know that!! Tom & I wanted to see how bad it was. And we found out!!

There was one funny line when Zach was telling his friends that he was getting in with management and one was like, "Dude, you're like the drummer in REO Speedwagon--nobody knows who you are"