Re: [scifinoir2] Movie Studio Finally Sees the Light On Rentals

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
I believe that they could make even more money if they beefed up their rental library and offered opening day renting from home. (at a premium) On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 3:45 AM, Martin Baxter martinbaxt...@gmail.comwrote: After reading that, Mr Worf, I'm reminded of that immortal scene from

Re: [scifinoir2] Who greenlighted Jonah Hex

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
Bosco, Fate, I'm running with both of you. Gonna try to squeeze in Hex tomorrow, after I get my Corporate Fix. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Sammie A jazzynupe...@yahoo.com wrote: Might be with you on this one Bos...love the comic and a really like westerns. Fate. --- On *Sun,

Re: [scifinoir2] Clearwire launches new 4G modems, supports Apple laptops

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
All of the reasons you listed are why I'm jumping the fence, Mr Worf. And I'm not big on buying hardware. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:45 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: The only problem that I know of is that the drivers are always available for mac. So you are a little limited in

Re: [scifinoir2] WEIRD RESTAURANT

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
Now that does seem like an experience worth the ducats. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: [Attachment(s) #1295790d030cd92a_TopText from Mr. Worf included below] A unique, weird restaurant has opened in Riga, Latvia named “Hospitalis“. It is a

Re: [scifinoir2] Leverage Kicks off New Season Tonight!

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
Can't sort the move out either, Keith, unless TNT figures that the lineup they're fielding is so strong that they can get away with it. And, as I'm just realizing that I'm a day late on this and was watching Life With Father when this was on, I'm off to the website... On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:38

[scifinoir2] 28 Pairs of Weird Shoes

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
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Re: [scifinoir2] WEIRD RESTAURANT

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Did you see the post that I did about the prison restaurant and the ninja one? The ninja restaurant has a large blow up ninja scaling down the wall outside, and when you walk in, a waterfall parts as if it is a secret entrance. The prison restaurant chains everyone together then they lock you in

[scifinoir2] In California, license plates might go electronic

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
This has the makings of a bad scifi movie backdrop. http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_15338527 -- Celebrating 10 years of bringing diversity to perversity! Mahogany at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mahogany_pleasures_of_darkness/

[scifinoir2] Countries with the Most Millionaires

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Countries with the Most Millionaires by Venessa Wong Sunday, June 20, 2010provided by[image: BusinessWeek]http://www.businessweek.com/ As the financial markets rebounded in 2009 and developing markets continued to grow, lost wealth around the world returned. Despite the volatile global economy,

Re: [scifinoir2] WEIRD RESTAURANT

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Here is a in depth look at the Ninja restaurant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZeQNelpUmg This is the one in Japan: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/bg-3016089/tokyo_ninja_restaurant/ Alcatraz restaurant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdjWOVLMYMw Its a prison theme On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:45

[scifinoir2] DNA Test Could Explain Why Ozzy Osbourne is Still Alive

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
DNA Test Could Explain Why Ozzy Osbourne is Still Alive http://omnikool.discovery.com/RealMedia/ads/click_lx.ads/news.discovery.com/tech/dna-test-could-explain-why-ozzy-osbourne-is-still-alive.html/1568608864/Top3/default/empty.gif/5252614b44557667572b514141356c39?x

[scifinoir2] Movie Review – Thirst

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Movie Review – Thirst Thirst is a dark and complicated tragic love story, and horror movie that takes you through several mood swings throughout the film. In the beginning of the film, we find our main character Sang-hyun (Played by Kang-ho Song) who is a priest that seems to be yearning to give

[scifinoir2] The Sorcerer's apprentice

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Just caught a trailer for it on tv. This isn't the story related to Mickey Mouse. Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1346832153/ -- Celebrating 10 years of bringing diversity to perversity! Mahogany at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mahogany_pleasures_of_darkness/

Re: [scifinoir2] The Sorcerer's apprentice

2010-06-21 Thread Omari Confer
That is what they claimed. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 10:08 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: Just caught a trailer for it on tv. This isn't the story related to Mickey Mouse. Trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1346832153/ -- Celebrating 10 years of bringing

[scifinoir2] Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread ravenadal
http://movie-critics.ew.com/2010/06/18/why-the-hatred-for-jaden-smith/ What is Jaden Smith's crime? Last weekend, the up-and-coming young actor, who will turn 12 this July 8, starred in a remake of The Karate Kid that audiences flocked to beyond expectation and, from all available evidence,

[scifinoir2] Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Kelwyn
Jaden Smith's The Karate Kid wasn't supposed to score a huge $55.7 million opening (and $112 million in two weeks). It is done so by defying conventional Hollywood wisdom. Amazingly, it has an almost entirely nonwhite cast. This something The Prince of Persia and The Last Airbender were too

Re: [scifinoir2] Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Omari Confer
Its also a remake...with Will Smith's kidand the most prolific action star on the planetslam dunk. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Kelwyn ravena...@yahoo.com wrote: Jaden Smith's The Karate Kid wasn't supposed to score a huge $55.7 million opening (and $112 million in two weeks).

Re: [scifinoir2] Who greenlighted Jonah Hex

2010-06-21 Thread Omari Confer
The idea is genius. The execution is the issue. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:55 AM, George Arterberry brotherfromhow...@yahoo.com wrote: Anyone with half a brain knew this was DOA , Megan Fox or not. -- READ MY BLOG http://centralheatingblog.blogspot.com STRING THEORY

Re: [scifinoir2] Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Adrianne Brennan
I'm always iffy on remakes and in my mind, no one can possibly replace Pat Morita. I mean, I grew UP with Daniel-san; that movie is a classic 80s flick. But the ire from others and good reviews from here has made me want to go see the movie. Think I will this coming weekend. ~ Where love and

[scifinoir2] Re: Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Kelwyn
Nothing in Hollywood is a slam dunk. Before hand everybody was picking The A-team, another remake, as the slam dunk. Further, conventional wisdom is that a major movie must be helmed by a white person. Lastly, what does Will Smith's track record have to do with his son? Hollywood dominance

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Daryle Lockhart
...just ask the Eastwoods. Another thing to factor in is that Will's son's LAST picture was a remake, and was horrible. This film succeeded, as much as nobody wants to admit it, BECAUSE of Jaden Smith. And I love me some Jackie Chan. But Jaden made this character work! On Jun 21,

Re: [scifinoir2] Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Daryle Lockhart
It's not Jaden. It's his parents. The world hates his parents but worship money too much to say it to their faces. Generation X and early Y are under-achievers. We coin phrases like underwhelm. Will and Jada do what they say they're gonna do. Collectively, we don't like that. And so

Re: [scifinoir2] The Sorcerer's apprentice

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
Mr Worf, that didn't hurt nearly as much as I expected, considering who the star is. I might not catch it in the theater, but I'd definitely pick up the TV. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 11:08 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: Just caught a trailer for it on tv. This isn't the story

Re: [scifinoir2] Movie Review – Thirst

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
Mr Worf, I meant to catch that when it was on last week. I'm eyes-open for it, even with the knowledge that wirework (normally a huge turn-OFF for me in a movie) will be there. And I don't have to catch the movies you recommended afterward. Part of my collection, I can say with pride. On Sun, Jun

Re: [scifinoir2] DNA Test Could Explain Why Ozzy Osbourne is Still Alive

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
Because he's the Prince of Darkness, Mr Worf. 'Nuff said, to quote Stan the Man. I've come to wonder only what *will* manage to take him out. Reminds me of Daniel Craig's character in Layer Cake. The Underworld couldn't knock him off, a bunch of kill-crazy Serbs couldn't get him... ended up being

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Omari Confer
The daughter of Clint went out of her way to not use her dads repand has gotten her nowhere. The foundation of hollywood is in the genes man. Ask the Baldwins...the Barrymores, The Arquettes, the Copalas...etc On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.com

Re: [scifinoir2] In California, license plates might go electronic

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
And, Mr Worf, I can alreadys ee to downside to this. Within a year, some smart kid will have figured out how to hack e-plates. And, for a small fee (certainly less than the cost of an actual e-plate), it'll be for sale on darkboards everywhere, just like the new ATM e-hack kit I heard about on

Re: [scifinoir2] Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Amy Harlib
ahar...@earthlink.net I'm really looking forward to seeing this film. I liked the trailers and I love Jackie Chan. I hate the title. The story has nothing to do with Karate which is a Japanese thing. It is about kung-fu and China! This film's title insults billions of Chinese people all

Re: [scifinoir2] 28 Pairs of Weird Shoes

2010-06-21 Thread Martin Baxter
Demented souls roam this globe, to have developed those... On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 1:26 AM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.urlesque.com/2010/06/17/28-pairs-of-weird-shoes/?sms_ss=email 28 Pairs of Weird Shoes PRINT

Re: [scifinoir2] Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Adrianne Brennan
This was the defining reason I've heard elsewhere for not liking the movie. ~ Where love and magic meet ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of the Dark Moon series: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#darkmoon Dare to take The Oath in this erotic fantasy series:

Re: [scifinoir2] Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Omari Confer
Cant go wrong with jackie chan. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Adrianne Brennan adrianne.bren...@gmail.com wrote: This was the defining reason I've heard elsewhere for not liking the movie. ~ Where love and magic meet ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of the

Re: [scifinoir2] Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread L Freeman
I hated the idea too. But, damn, the execution was amazing. This is a GREAT movie. --- On Mon, 6/21/10, Adrianne Brennan adrianne.bren...@gmail.com wrote: From: Adrianne Brennan adrianne.bren...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Why the hatred for Jaden Smith? To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

[scifinoir2] Re: Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Kelwyn
In this instance the filmmakers have crossed their ts and dotted their is. The film is known as The Kung Fu Kid internationally and Best Kid in Japan. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Amy Harlib ahar...@... wrote: ahar...@... I'm really looking forward to seeing this film. I

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Daryle Lockhart
Additionally, the reason they switched back to Karate Kid title in the US was because of the story. He originally knew Karate and had no hope of winning with that style. Jackie's character trains him in Kung Fu. On Jun 21, 2010, at 4:11 PM, Kelwyn wrote: In this instance the

[scifinoir2] Re: Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Kelwyn
Michael Douglass is the only second generation star to come anywhere near his father's Hollywood success/stardom (I am talking first line stars here - which would preclude any Martin Sheen/Charlie Sheen discussions) and Kirk Douglass remains higher in the Hollywood firmament than Michael - it

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Tracy Curtis
After reading through a few of the comments on the original article, I was struck by how many people seem to say specifically that they like Will Smith, but dislike Jada Pinkett-Smith and dislike the kid because he looks like her. Actually, they won't name her. They just call her his mother.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Tracy Curtis
After reading through a few of the comments on the original article, I was struck by how many people seem to say specifically that they like Will Smith, but dislike Jada Pinkett-Smith and dislike the kid because he looks like her. Actually, they won't name her. They just call her his mother.

[scifinoir2] CBS enters India TV market with Reliance

2010-06-21 Thread Kelwyn
(Deal was signed on June 20, 2010) http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/73327710-6cdf-11df-91c8-00144feab49a.html CBS eyes India TV foray with Reliance By Joe Leahy in Mumbai Published: May 31 2010 21:12 | Last updated: May 31 2010 21:12 Reliance Media World, controlled by Indian industrialist Anil

[scifinoir2] Re: The Machine Girl

2010-06-21 Thread Kelwyn
I gifted myself with a black wii console this Father's Day weekend, hooked everything up, inserted my Netflix wii disk and watched The Machine Girl on my 42 inch flat screen televison. It is everything Mr. Worf said and a bag of chips! The Power Rangers with splatter segments were giddily

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Adrianne Brennan
+1 Informative. ~ Where love and magic meet ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of the Dark Moon series: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#darkmoon Dare to take The Oath in this erotic fantasy series: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#the_oath The future of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The Machine Girl

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Wow I can't imagine watching something like Machine Girl on a big tv. :) Sounds like you had a hell of a weekend! On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 1:52 PM, Kelwyn ravena...@yahoo.com wrote: I gifted myself with a black wii console this Father's Day weekend, hooked everything up, inserted my Netflix wii

Re: [scifinoir2] CBS enters India TV market with Reliance

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Hmmm I wonder what shows would they air in India? They cannot show kissing or the body being autopsied. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Kelwyn ravena...@yahoo.com wrote: (Deal was signed on June 20, 2010) http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/73327710-6cdf-11df-91c8-00144feab49a.html CBS eyes India TV

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Amy Harlib
ahar...@earthlink.net Thanks for that info! I'm still insulted that Hollywood thinks Americans are too stupid to get the difference between Karate and Kung-Fu! Amy +1 Informative. ~ Where love and magic meet ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of the Dark Moon series:

Re: [scifinoir2] Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Some of it is just racism. Others are just hating because they are jealous. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 7:26 AM, ravenadal ravena...@yahoo.com wrote: http://movie-critics.ew.com/2010/06/18/why-the-hatred-for-jaden-smith/ What is Jaden Smith's crime? Last weekend, the up-and-coming young actor,

[scifinoir2] Re: Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread tetsuwanatom1
We (that would be the American we) hate Jaden Smith because of the implication that his career is being handed to him. We generally hate that in all professions from politics to business, and especially in Hollywood because of it's reputation for advancement going along lines of who you know,

[scifinoir2] Re: Why the hatred for Jaden Smith?

2010-06-21 Thread tetsuwanatom1
Also, Gleiberman totally overreacts to the situation. Maybe he feels compelled to defend his review of the movie?

Re: [scifinoir2] In California, license plates might go electronic

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
You know it. They could do one big hack and cause everyone on the freeway to stop and then a choreographed dance song will flash on the license plates and inside the cars. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Martin Baxter martinbaxt...@gmail.comwrote: And, Mr Worf, I can alreadys ee to downside

Re: [scifinoir2] DNA Test Could Explain Why Ozzy Osbourne is Still Alive

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Its either him or Keith Richards. Maybe they are both the rock n roll dark siths for the devil? :) On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Martin Baxter martinbaxt...@gmail.comwrote: Because he's the Prince of Darkness, Mr Worf. 'Nuff said, to quote Stan the Man. I've come to wonder only what

[scifinoir2] Re: The Machine Girl

2010-06-21 Thread Kelwyn
The ability to download Netflix movies directly to my television set via my wii console has dramatically enhanced my life. 0;) ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@... wrote: Wow I can't imagine watching something like Machine Girl on a big tv. :) Sounds like you

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Daryle Lockhart
The SON of Clint is in Invictus and is a pretty weak actor...so far. So far the most successful Coppola besides Francis doesn't use the name (he uses Nick Cage). Robert Downey Jr is WAY more successful than his dad ever was, pre-and post rehab. As has been mentioned already, Michael

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Keith Johnson
One of the most successful acting families in history is the Barrymore family, with actors going back to the early 20th century.  Drew has been very successful in her own right since her days as the cute kid actor. While one may argue about the types of movies she does, or debate her acting

[scifinoir2] Re: Asking for Movie Suggestions

2010-06-21 Thread angelababycat
Saw your original post and felt sad I had nothing interesting to offer. But the new Predators movie opens July 9th and I will be there for the 11:00 am Friday showing of course. Also on my see at the theater for the special effects vs waiting for PPV list: June 30th - Twilight Saga: Eclipse

[scifinoir2] Director del Toro has quit the Hobbit?

2010-06-21 Thread angelababycat
Saw this on www.scifimoviepage.com/upcoming/previews/hobbit.html http://www.scifimoviepage.com/upcoming/previews/hobbit.html : STATUS UPDATE (07/06/2010): Director del Toro has quit the project citing incessant production delays due to MGM's financial woes: In light of ongoing delays in the

Re: [scifinoir2] In California, license plates might go electronic

2010-06-21 Thread Daryle Lockhart
KID? This is hackable at the concept level. Display ads on an LED screen? Great fun. Finding color combinations that traffic cameras can't read...pulling people over because their fuse blew out...oh this is just a MESS waiting to happen. On Jun 21, 2010, at 6:42 PM, Mr. Worf wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Asking for Movie Suggestions

2010-06-21 Thread Daryle Lockhart
I've been really immersed in Bollywood and Asian films on DVD/online lately. Raaavan was the best Indian film I've seen in a couple of years. Kites was the most accessible, as it's in English. It's playing near you as Kites: The Remix, which was re-edited by Brett Ratner. I'm

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jaden Smith's Karate Kid Defies Hollywood wisdom

2010-06-21 Thread Daryle Lockhart
Wow, I'm gonna search for that interview, because until you typed this, I had Drew written off as very Madonna ish, in that if 'being smart' is what's up, then she's all in. Until being dumb is what's up. Then she's at that party. You may have singlehandedly changed my view of

Re: [scifinoir2] In California, license plates might go electronic

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Also, what if it is stuff that you are against? Like cigarette ads or Mc Donalds? Or the Seirra club? On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 7:56 PM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't think about that (neither did they apparently) but you're right. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 7:23 PM, Daryle

Re: [scifinoir2] In California, license plates might go electronic

2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
I didn't think about that (neither did they apparently) but you're right. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 7:23 PM, Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.comwrote: KID? This is hackable at the concept level. Display ads on an LED screen? Great fun. Finding color combinations that traffic cameras

[scifinoir2] The eBook eBook: How to Turn Your Expertise into Magnetic Marketing Material, Free NetLine Corporation eBook

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This is something that you might find useful. The eBook eBook: How to Turn Your Expertise into Magnetic Marketing Material, Free NetLine Corporation eBook http://shar.es/mKRcD Source: solo.tradepub.com http://shar.es/mKRcDsent this using ShareThishttp://sharethis.com. --

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2010-06-21 Thread Mr. Worf
Just in case you were wondering, I was poking my way around the trade publications website today and found a bunch of freebies that you all may be interested in. I will post them here. -- Celebrating 10 years of bringing diversity to perversity! Mahogany at:

[scifinoir2] 7th-Graders Discover Mysterious Cave on Mars

2010-06-21 Thread brent wodehouse
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/students-discover-mars-cave-100621.html 7th-Graders Discover Mysterious Cave on Mars By Clara Moskowitz Senior Writer posted: 21 June 2010 A group of seventh-graders in California has discovered a mysterious cave on Mars as part of a research project to