brvheart 1,752 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Is it too early to start a thread about this movie?I found out about it from this snippet in a Grantland column:"Just last month, a story circulated around Hollywood that Quentin Tarantino was desperately pursuing Will Smith as the lead for his next movie, Django Unchained, in which a freed slave teams up with a German bounty hunter to find his wife and ends up killing a bunch of plantation owners along the way. Supposedly the script is incredible. Supposedly Smith's agents at CAA and even his manager begged him to play Django. And supposedly, Smith turned it down. He didn't want to risk what he had. He didn't want people to meet Angry Slave Will Smith. He didn't want to mess with a sure thing." You and I, SJ. Brothers. Link to post Share on other sites
Skeleton Jelly 2 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I was going to bump that 50 Favorite Movies thread with my 5 favorite movies of 2011, but it turns out I don't have 5 favorite movies.In doing my research for the ill-conceived and canceled post, I found out that the new Pirates movie has made over a billion dollars worldwide. A billion. Over 75% of that is outside the U.S. Anyway, here's my three favorite movies of 2011: Super 8, Source Code, X-Men. It's been a very science fictiony kind of year I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 In doing my research for the ill-conceived and canceled post, I found out that the new Pirates movie has made over a billion dollars worldwide. A billion. Over 75% of that is outside the U.S.I heard that it was the whole franchise that made over a billion, not just the one movie.(edit) nevermind just looked it up, you are correct. Link to post Share on other sites
Skeleton Jelly 2 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I heard that it was the whole franchise that made over a billion, not just the one movie.The whole franchise has probably made a billion in the U.S. alone.Edit: And apparently the previous Pirates made over a billion worldwide. Good lord, this thing is making a lot of money. The only way they stop making these movies is if Johnny Depp says no, but they'll probably offer him too much money to say no. What's $50 million when you're grossing a billion?2nd Edit: Apparently he earned $61 million for this one. So I guess that ship has already sailed.3rd Edit: Um, no pun intended. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I was going to bump that 50 Favorite Movies thread with my 5 favorite movies of 2011, but it turns out I don't have 5 favorite movies.In doing my research for the ill-conceived and canceled post, I found out that the new Pirates movie has made over a billion dollars worldwide. A billion. Over 75% of that is outside the U.S. Anyway, here's my three favorite movies of 2011: Super 8, Source Code, X-Men. It's been a very science fictiony kind of year I guess.I also enjoyed Source Code, which surprised me. I guess with expectations so low, it didn't have anywhere to go but up.I was looking forward to The Adjustment Bureau and I was let down. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I was looking forward to The Adjustment Bureau and I was let down.Obama actually called Matt Damon out during the Correspondents Dinner over how bad that movie was... Link to post Share on other sites
timwakefield 68 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 The Good Guys is pretty awesome and hilarious. Too bad it got cancelled, but the one season they made is highly entertaining. Bradley Whitford (West Wing) is outstanding. Another great show from last season that got cancelled was Terriers. I feel like we've already discussed how great that show was, but yeah. Check 'em out if you haven't. The Good Guys is basically a parody, and Terriers is much more dramatic but also funny. Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I just discovered the greatest television show of all time. H20: Just Add Water. It's an australian show about three teen girls who become mermaids and then have to hide it as they go about their lives. Available on Netflix streaming. It's pretty great, one drop of water and boom, huge fins appear and their clothes are also somehow transformed into little scaley bikini tops. Somehow when they dry off they are right back in whatever they were wearing before. Spectacular. Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 The whole franchise has probably made a billion in the U.S. alone.Edit: And apparently the previous Pirates made over a billion worldwide. Good lord, this thing is making a lot of money. The only way they stop making these movies is if Johnny Depp says no, but they'll probably offer him too much money to say no. What's $50 million when you're grossing a billion?2nd Edit: Apparently he earned $61 million for this one. So I guess that ship has already sailed.3rd Edit: Um, no pun intended.I thoughly enjoyed this post and it's edits. $61 million! That's going to buy a lot of stylish glasses and silk scarves. Remember when a whole movie costing $61 million was crazy? Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 The Good Guys is pretty awesome and hilarious. Too bad it got cancelled, but the one season they made is highly entertaining. Bradley Whitford (West Wing) is outstanding.I hated that show when it was on...it just seemed horribly conceived, badly cast, just a cluster from start to finish. I love Bradley Whitford which is why I started watching but I only made it through the first few episodes before pulling the "this sucks" card and cancelling it on my DVR. Link to post Share on other sites
timwakefield 68 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I hated that show when it was on...it just seemed horribly conceived, badly cast, just a cluster from start to finish. I love Bradley Whitford which is why I started watching but I only made it through the first few episodes before pulling the "this sucks" card and cancelling it on my DVR.I can understand not liking it, but badly cast? I thought Whitford was completely perfect for the role and he played it excellently, and Tom Hanks' kid was pretty good as the straight-guy too. And the love-interest is sexy and adorable. It's not really a cop show though, it's a comedy, and I think it's pretty funny/entertaining. I've still only seen the first 6 or 7 episodes and the plot is always ludicrous, but that's the point - it's a parody. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Cowboys and Aliens? really? Link to post Share on other sites
Voldemort 0 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Cowboys and Aliens? really?Favreau has done pretty well. I'm looking forward to it actually.Plus, it's got her. Link to post Share on other sites
Skeleton Jelly 2 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 What's the last good movie Harrison Ford has been in? Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 What's the last good movie Harrison Ford has been in?The Fugitive, 1993maybe Clear & Present Danger, 1994Nothing since then. Link to post Share on other sites
Skeleton Jelly 2 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 The Fugitive, 1993maybe Clear & Present Danger, 1994Nothing since then.I thought Air Force One was entertaining. I realize I did say "good" movie and entertaining and good don't always go together. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Cowboys and Aliens? really?Jon Favreau. Link to post Share on other sites
timwakefield 68 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I thought Air Force One was entertaining.Air Force One was completely awesome. Get off my plane! And there were other awesome parts. But that was still almost 15 years ago, and I don't see anything decent since then. Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Cowboys and Aliens? really?I think the idea is awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I think the idea is awesome.I agree. Pretty excited about this one and I rarely get excited about movies. Link to post Share on other sites
Skeleton Jelly 2 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Emmy nominations announced.Drama SeriesBoardwalk EmpireDexterFriday Night LightsGame of ThronesThe Good WifeMad MenComedy SeriesThe Big Bang TheoryGleeModern FamilyThe OfficeParks and Recreation30 Rock Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Gogogogo Peter Dinklage! Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Gogogogo Peter Dinklage!Damn right...Not sure anyone else had as much screentime or (at least) made as much of it as Dinklage did in GoT, except maybe Sean Bean. The woman who plays Lady Stark is pretty good and Jon Snow isn't as engaging as Tyrion Lannister. Best character from a Westeros-load of excellent characters...Props for Peter! Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I can agree that Modern Family is a very good show, but 4 guys in one category? Give me a break. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I can agree that Modern Family is a very good show, but 4 guys in one category? Give me a break.Who would you leave out? All of them are great. My vote is for Eric Stonestreet. Link to post Share on other sites
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