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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 31, 2017 9:33:51 GMT
I don't think I've seen The Princess Bride. Inconceivable!!! What's the Princess Bride? |
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 31, 2017 9:40:28 GMT
What's the Princess Bride?  ...... ......  |
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Post by Benn on Dec 31, 2017 11:26:22 GMT
What's the Princess Bride? Oh... Oh. |
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 31, 2017 11:33:42 GMT
Huh-oh. Is this as bad as Big Phil not having watched Die Hard...?
I've never even heard of it.
It... it can't be as bad as Big Phil not having seen Die Hard... surely...?
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 31, 2017 13:53:18 GMT
What's the Princess Bride? One of the most wonderful films ever made, balancing warmth with witty deadpan humour. Solidly in my Top 20 films of all time, but doesn't always make my Top 10 list because Labyrinth is better, which makes TPB number two in the genre of non-cynical tongue-in-cheek fantasy films. Martin |
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 31, 2017 14:34:14 GMT
Huh-oh. Is this as bad as Big Phil not having watched Die Hard...? I've never even heard of it. It... it can't be as bad as Big Phil not having seen Die Hard... surely...?  |
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Post by blueshift on Dec 31, 2017 14:48:44 GMT
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Post by legios on Jan 1, 2018 1:16:19 GMT
I think I can forgive that if you've at least read the book I actually think I marginally prefer the book. Whilst I love the film, the books dedication to the framing conceit is wonderful - almost worth reading for the delightfully Goldman introduction alone. "Where did we leave the Albino's Wheelbarrow?" "Over the albino I think." Also - I still use the term ROUS to encompass anything from D&Ds Giant Space Hamsters, through GWs Skaven to The Highway Rat... Karl |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 1, 2018 8:46:36 GMT
I wish I could see what everyone else sees in the film but I would rather tear my own eyebrows off than sit through it again!
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 1, 2018 16:02:23 GMT
I think I can forgive that if you've at least read the book I actually think I marginally prefer the book. Whilst I love the film, the books dedication to the framing conceit is wonderful - almost worth reading for the delightfully Goldman introduction alone. "Where did we leave the Albino's Wheelbarrow?" "Over the albino I think." Also - I still use the term ROUS to encompass anything from D&Ds Giant Space Hamsters, through GWs Skaven to The Highway Rat... Karl The book is a work of genius, but I dont know if it lacks some of the films charm. Which I guess is largely down to the actors bringing the characters to life. The stream lining of the story probably helps to, having said that I would love to see a more direct adaptation of the books structure one day. And the missing scenes. |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Jan 1, 2018 16:04:51 GMT
The book is a work of genius, but I dont know if it lacks some of the films charm. I agree. The film has more warmth. I didn't much like the spoof teaser chapter in the book for the non-existent sequel. Martin |
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 1, 2018 16:09:22 GMT
I didnt like that it was a spoof if thats what you mean.
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Post by legios on Jan 1, 2018 16:52:41 GMT
I didn't much like the spoof teaser chapter in the book for the non-existent sequel. I didn't either to be honest. I think that stretches the joke a bit too far, and that "Buttercups Baby" would have been best left as a mention in the introduction rather than extended to longer than it warranted. The "there is a sequel, but it isn't as good and would just disappoint everyone if it was translated, which I can't face doing anyway" works perfectly well as it is. Karl |
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 1, 2018 19:28:36 GMT
I clearly need to research this...
Princess Bride....
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Jan 1, 2018 19:28:56 GMT
I didn't much like the spoof teaser chapter in the book for the non-existent sequel. I didn't either to be honest. I think that stretches the joke a bit too far, and that "Buttercups Baby" would have been best left as a mention in the introduction rather than extended to longer than it warranted. The "there is a sequel, but it isn't as good and would just disappoint everyone if it was translated, which I can't face doing anyway" works perfectly well as it is. My objection is simply that it's a fairy tale, and so should end happily ever after... which the film, thankfully, did. Martin |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Jan 1, 2018 19:35:49 GMT
I clearly need to research this... Princess Bride.... Martin |
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Post by legios on Jan 1, 2018 19:48:56 GMT
I didn't either to be honest. I think that stretches the joke a bit too far, and that "Buttercups Baby" would have been best left as a mention in the introduction rather than extended to longer than it warranted. The "there is a sequel, but it isn't as good and would just disappoint everyone if it was translated, which I can't face doing anyway" works perfectly well as it is. My objection is simply that it's a fairy tale, and so should end happily ever after... which the film, thankfully, did. Martin Fair enough. I can see that argument too. Karl |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 1, 2018 22:13:26 GMT
I clearly need to research this... Princess Bride.... Just say no, Shockprowl! It is not a film which is screened on Planet Zero. -Ralph |
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 1, 2018 22:58:21 GMT
I've never even heard of it! What actually is this film about?!
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Post by Toph on Jan 1, 2018 23:07:44 GMT
Kevin Arnold is sick in bed, and Columbo comes over to read him a fairy tale, starring Criminal Minds, The Grand Nagus, Andre the Giant, Wonder Woman's other momma, and the Robin Hood whom can speak with an english accent (unlike other Robin Hoods).
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Jan 2, 2018 8:11:00 GMT
There are sword fights, daring rescues, chivalry, pirates, betrayal, death, life, love and humour. And rodents of unusual size.
The film is clearly on a tight budget but has a certain charm to it.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 2, 2018 21:59:56 GMT
Ralph is texting about an actor I've never heard of.
In the course of discovering who he was I am reminded I have never seen Highlander so thought I should say before he gets a chance to rush here to tell you.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 2, 2018 22:02:24 GMT
Apparently I have forfeited Grand Galvatron because of this
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Feb 2, 2018 22:05:21 GMT
I will take your TR Grand Maximus when it arrives.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 2, 2018 22:05:40 GMT
I haven't got all the way through Highlander so technically I haven't seen it either.
I gave up because... It was shit.
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Feb 2, 2018 22:06:32 GMT
Tis true. Tis rubbish.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 2, 2018 22:07:26 GMT
YOU ARE ALL ON THE LIST!!!
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 2, 2018 22:08:53 GMT
BUT PHIL'S CRIMES ARE THE GREATEST.
All hail the great Clancy Brown...THE KURGEN!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 2, 2018 22:16:34 GMT
YOU ARE ALL ON THE LIST!!! -Ralph AGREED!!! |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 2, 2018 22:30:43 GMT
Turn and Burn will ponder the correct punishments.
-Ralph
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