17 Nov 08
Originally posted by BeltaineIt's true that Tolkien is the father of fantasy and that it's one of the most influential books ever written...it's just a pity theirs no surprises, or plot twists in the story and that Sauron doesn't say or really do anything himself in the book and that Sam is such a whinger!
Those are all great books, in particular David Gemell's books and Sephen Kings Dark Tower series, but how many of the books you quoted would never have existed without LOTR paving the way? I point to the Shannara books and The Wheel of Time books in particular which (although enjoyable) are clear Tolkien ripoffs and as such are a pale shadow in comparison. LOTR is and will remain the original and the greatest book of the fantasy genre for all time.
Their's no copyright when it comes to plot so writers aren't actually doing anything wrong when they follow the formula set by somebody else, but only as long as their story does something a little differently and something original is added, and for me I welcome the fact that other writers don't spend as much time on descriptions that slow the story down
21 Mar 10
Originally posted by Bellow!!!
"As good as it Gets". Saw that with my wife and we both thought 'What the F was that we just saw and what was the point of it.' Hollywood critic types loved that piece of drek.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_good_as_it_gets#Awards
Awards
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by As Good as It Gets
Wins
* Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jack Nicholson)
* Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Helen Hunt)
* Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Helen Hunt)
* Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Jack Nicholson)
* Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
[edit] Nominations
* Academy Award for Best Picture
* Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Greg Kinnear)
* Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay (Mark Andrus & James L. Brooks)
* Academy Award for Film Editing (Richard Marks)
* Academy Award for Original Music Score (Hans Zimmer)
* Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture (Greg Kinnear)
* Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture (James L. Brooks)
* Golden Globe Award for Writing Original Screenplay (Mark Andrus & James L. Brooks)
* MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance (Helen Hunt)
21 Mar 10
Originally posted by BellowLet me get this straight:
"As good as it Gets". Saw that with my wife and we both thought 'What the F was that we just saw and what was the point of it.' Hollywood critic types loved that piece of drek.
you wanted to talk about movies, and--- in lieu of starting your own thread--- you painstakingly spent countless hours, searching-searching-searching, finally finding something... way, way, back there... two years into the vault in order to add to this one?
Kudos to you, sir. I am speechless.
21 Mar 10
Originally posted by shavixmirI was disappointed how the wizards were portrayed too, except for a few scenes: 1) Saruman giving a Charm speech 2) Gandalf glowing 3) Radagast the Brown being a messenger for Gandalf in the form of a moth (did you realize this? I didn't at first).
Well... Tom Bombadil springs to mind. The film portrays wizards as either good or evil, but the book has the Maia not being such black/white characters. Tom Bombadil's character could have brought a much needed subtlety to the film.
The scouring of the Shire was missed. Especially poor since you did see it in Part I as an alternative future in Galadrie ...[text shortened]... t's true.
And I certainly agree it wasn't the most over-hyped film ever for what you got.
21 Mar 10
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungClue: read the post three above yours, from yours truly.
I was disappointed how the wizards were portrayed too, except for a few scenes: 1) Saruman giving a Charm speech 2) Gandalf glowing 3) Radagast the Brown being a messenger for Gandalf in the form of a moth (did you realize this? I didn't at first).
21 Mar 10
Originally posted by BeltaineIt lampoons lazy stoner Southern California dudes, Germans, right wing macho Jews, feminists...and The Jesus is just hilarious!!!
Yes, well I can see that you're using langauge in a way that the central character in the film would, but how is that funny? This is what I just don't get. People who like the movie probably laughed out loud when they read what you wrote, but I just can't see what's so funny.
