Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 12/22/2007 10:58:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I seem to like Del Toro, Cuaron, and their work more than you do. I guess so. They may have talent, but do they have that internal factor of imagination. I don't see it at all. Hellboy has CGI like

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
Keith, spot on with your analysis of Reed. And the therapy bill's in the mail, for bringing back the horror of that movie... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: me too, and no evidence of sentience in Galactus, and that battle between him and the Surfer--gawd that movie sucked! I'm still most pissed at

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
After The Hulk, Ang Lee needs to stay at home. mind you, I loved Crouching Tiger, but I really want to know what he was thinking when he formed his vision for that one. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/22/2007 11:00:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Comics to Film (Hughes Brothers)

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
I've been hearing Book of Eli for a couple of years now. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Without a Pro subscription, it is difficult to view all the in-development details on IMDB. I found this on Wikipedia.. After /From Hell,/ the brothers separated

Re: [scifinoir2] China clinic gives 'web addicts' shock treatment

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
And we're all sh*t-hot to call al Qaeda evil... China's been consistently butchering the concept of human rights for decades, and yet Mister Bush's Guv'mint routinely turns both cheeks to them, and has us in virtual economic bondage to them. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] NT Times - Hoover Planned Mass Jailing in 1950

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
The only thing that shocks me about this is that it wasn't implemented. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/23/washington/23habeas.html?_r=1oref=slogin A newly declassified document shows that J.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread Astromancer
Dog in heels...(Shaking and scratching head furiously over that mental image) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And the look on Kit's face in the parking garage as he is being stalked by the dog in heels? My wife completely loses it at that scene.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
For The Hobbit? Over my cold, dead body. Yes, it does have dark elements that might suit Burton's vision, but not overall. tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What about Tim Burton? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The hobbit is a

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
(starting daily aspirin shipments to Tracey, in anticipation of the holiday rush of goofballery) tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ugghh, you guys are giving me a headache --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Justin Mohareb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Comics to Film (Hughes Brothers)

2007-12-23 Thread Mike Street
i think one of the Huges bros is working with Aaron McGruder on the Boondocks tv show and I think there is gonna be a Boondocks movie On Dec 21, 2007 2:32 PM, ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree From Hell is the most accomplished movie the Hughes Brothers made. Working outside

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
(tried to put brain to task, ended up with severe nosebleed...) Seriously, I can posit the notion of Who's-Doing-Who or Who-Did-Who-In-The-Past... ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding the casting of dark-haired, multi-ethnic Keanu Reeves as the

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread Daryle
This is why I think now’s a good time for Dwayne to take over writing the next picture. The Reed in the movies is EXACTLY the Reed that would have written Plan #101 - “Fix Everything” -- and not told anyone about it. Reed is totally a wimp. He’s the richest geek in the world. He doesn’t even

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
sorry! I think Astro stirred me up, bringing up the Galactus cloud and all! -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keith, spot on with your analysis of Reed. And the therapy bill's in the mail, for bringing back the horror of that movie... [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
i agree, i'd probably need therapy after seeing an Ang Lee rendition of The Hobbit. I was actually depressed after Hulk. it was such a brooding, downbeat movie. I'm all for well done angst in comic films. Indeed, it's those movies with realistic human drama that are the best, even in the

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 12/23/2007 7:42:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After The Hulk, Ang Lee needs to stay at home. mind you, I loved Crouching Tiger, but I really want to know what he was thinking when he formed his vision for that one. The CGI was horrible on that.

RE: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
Reece, be glad you don't have the visuals... 8-O Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOLLOLLOL!! Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free,

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
(promises to visit Reece in ICU daily) tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: too late to cover your tracks now. I'm gunning for you. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maurice? Maurice who? :o) (arms

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
All of the above, for reasons of self-preservation... Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More GENTLY than QUIETLY! YIKES! Reverently? Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure

Re: [scifinoir2] 12 days of Christmas

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
Reece, thank you!!! You'll never know how much I needed that laugh! Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: December 14th Dearest John: I went to the door today and the postman delivered a partridge in a pear tree. What a delightful gift. I

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Martin
...though, thinking on that now, quietly is an option best removed. Wisdom predicates the notion of being overt in regard to worshipping the Superior Sex... Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More GENTLY than QUIETLY! YIKES! Reverently? Maurice

Re: [scifinoir2] somewhat related

2007-12-23 Thread Bosco Bosco
These are holiday films of choice for my family as well. I can't wait to see both Bosco --- maidmarian_thepoet [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can recommend Sweeney Todd. No less than the NY Times declares it is a horror musical, which I guess is somewhat related to the topics we cover here.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Gymfig: I'm about to attack your notion that Cuarón, del Toro and Tim Burton do not have IT and that they do not cross over genres. This in not a personal attack, nor is it born out of anger. I'm having a ball with this You pick the director game we are playing. This discussion made me

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
c'mon guys. I'm as gentle as a bunny rabbit. I stopped using the cat o' nine tales weeks ago. Martin wrote: All of the above, for reasons of self-preservation... Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More GENTLY than QUIETLY! YIKES! Reverently?

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
... However, I do appreciate your words of wisdom Martin wrote: ...though, thinking on that now, quietly is an option best removed. Wisdom predicates the notion of being overt in regard to worshipping the Superior Sex... Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] somewhat related

2007-12-23 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Extremely related. I just posted a long post about Burton. Gymfig said he does not he it and in my opinion, he's got something. You post supports that. I will add Sweeney Todd to my list. Let us know what you think about Legend maidmarian_thepoet wrote: I can recommend Sweeney Todd. No

Re: [scifinoir2] 12 days of Christmas

2007-12-23 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Maurice I saw this a few years ago, and nearly lost it. rereading it has done the same. now that I have recovered and passed it along to friends and family, I thought I should thank you. Martin wrote: Reece, thank you!!! You'll never know how much I needed that laugh! Reece Jennings

Re: [scifinoir2] NT Times - Hoover Planned Mass Jailing in 1950

2007-12-23 Thread Bosco Bosco
What's amazing about this is not Hoover's desire to suspend habeas corpus is news. The man was a backwards facist and represents all the things foul that draw this country down from the moral high ground. What's amazing is that habeas corpus has been suspended and no one really cares. It wasn't

[scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread tdemorsella
funny we are discussing Cuaron and del Toro. In addition to Raimi, they are on Jackson's short list to direct The Hobbit. Read below Looks Like Those Hobbit Movies Still Need a Director Jackson recuses himself. For the fans. by Jeff Giles | December 20, 2007 Blog Article | Discuss Article

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 12/23/2007 3:56:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: he has been nominated for 3 Oscars, won a BAFTA Film Award, numerous International, national, state, and city film critics awards, numerous film festival awards, the list goes on. Up to 43 awards in

Re: [scifinoir2] NT Times - Hoover Planned Mass Jailing in 1950

2007-12-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
the media lost its backbone, integrity and courage a long time ago. It's been coming for a long while: the emphasis on ratings instead of good reporting...the proliferation of models reading the news (watched CNN lately? They have more Asian/Amer-Asian female anchors than you would believe,

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread Astromancer
Sorry too...Um, what is the source of the Silver Surfer's power? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sorry! I think Astro stirred me up, bringing up the Galactus cloud and all! -- Original message -- From: Martin Keith, spot on with your analysis of Reed. And the therapy bill's

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-23 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
While I would not describe him as talentless as you did, I gotta agree with you about Burton. he would turn it into a twisted mess. I had too much egg nog I told you I'm a big Ang Lee fan. I mentioned Hulk, because people point to that as his failing and why he should not direct. I was

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Astromancer
...The one attached to the real cat??? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: c'mon guys. I'm as gentle as a bunny rabbit. I stopped using the cat o' nine tales weeks ago. Martin wrote: All of the above, for reasons of self-preservation... Reece Jennings

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread Justin Mohareb
I presume he means not the board. JJ Mohareb On Dec 23, 2007 7:13 PM, Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry too...Um, what is the source of the Silver Surfer's power? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sorry! I think Astro stirred me up, bringing up the Galactus cloud and all! -- Read the

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
minor spoilers--but it doesn't matter The Surfer is *supposed* to be strengthened by the Power Cosmic, imparted to him by Galactus. The silvery material covering him makes him invulnerable to most injury, but outside of that material, the Power gives him innate powers of super strength,

RE: [scifinoir2] NT Times - Hoover Planned Mass Jailing in 1950

2007-12-23 Thread Reece Jennings
Maybe Hoover was having his dresses altered and couldn't take the time... Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com

RE: [scifinoir2] 12 days of Christmas

2007-12-23 Thread Reece Jennings
You're welcome, Martin! So did I!!! Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com http://www.legacyhomesavers.com/ _

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Reece Jennings
Hail Mary, Full of Grace... Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com http://www.legacyhomesavers.com/ _ From:

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Reece Jennings
Yeah...two weeks ago... Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

RE: [scifinoir2] somewhat related

2007-12-23 Thread Reece Jennings
I went to see I am Legend today. Maybe my tastes are pretty simple, but I really enjoyed the movie. Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation =

RE: [scifinoir2] 12 days of Christmas

2007-12-23 Thread Reece Jennings
You are quite welcome, Tracey! And I'm the same way with it! It stays funny with each reading! Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation =

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-23 Thread Reece Jennings
HAHAHAHAHA...choke!...HAHAHAHAHA!!! Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com http://www.legacyhomesavers.com/ _

[scifinoir2] The seven great medical myths

2007-12-23 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Revealed: The seven great medical myths http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071221/od_nm/myths_odd_dcprinter=1;_ylt=AkE9axzkoOScANbdnDN5H3kZ.3QA By Peter GriffithsFri Dec 21, 10:19 AM ET Reading in dim light won't damage your eyes, you don't need eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy and