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QUOTE (lostfan @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 08:22 AM) Kidney stone maybe? thats what I thought too, but at the same time I wondered why didnt they just say he had a kidney stone that required surgery?

I watched it again last night. The songs are progressively getting better, and they are so much in tuned with the storyline, as opposed to the songs last year being forced into the storyline. Fashion is such a catchy 80's-esque song

QUOTE (The Beast @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 11:44 PM) Thank you for your respectful post. At no point throughout your post did I feel you were talking down to me at all. I appreciate your tone, especially for the reputation I used to carry around these boards. You're right, I did grow up. Sure, I have my beliefs that I fully do not understand (like drinking, although now I accept people who do, and I will also probably have a few myself in a month on my 21st birthday...at U.S. Cellular Field!), and I do not know what I want to go into, but I think your piece of advice about trying different things might be "the best medicine for what is ailing me." In fact, I think I'm going to take your bit about taking intro classes seriously. I also think that I'm going to write on UIC's weekly publication because I do enjoy writing. Though they do not have a journalism major there, I think I might take the two English courses (ick, one literature class) that will allow me to get into their internship program for writing-based jobs that also fall under the category of business. I will be willing to beef up my resume and do anything that is necessary to network. I just hope that things come eventually and not too late where I can find what I want to do. And I'm planning on running with it. P.S. Your bit about doing things you're uncomfortable with is right. And I'm already doing that. I'm going out on dates with girls (after those two months needed to get over the previous relationships), will probably go out with the guys for some drinks, am going to work this summer full-time, and I'm just going to try new things. You're absolutely right, taking a risk never felt so good. We are one month away from the apocalypse people. prepare thyself

What kind of blockage did he have in his kidneys? Seems like a strange ailment for such a young guy

QUOTE (The Critic @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 06:35 AM) Re-doing the old bit where Austin breaks into Pillman's house with HHH and Orton = lame. (Lords Of Pain reporting that Orton was not sitting next to his real wife, that was supposedly an actress portraying his wife. If that's true it's double lame) Cena claiming to be in love with Excuse Me Guerrero = I can't suspend my belief that much. Its a silly storyline right now, but I still laughed when Show and VG are "caught" on the camera kissing

QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 03:15 PM) Crede is currently 0 for 14 in spring training. Yikes. IIRC he really stunk it up last year in ST and came out on fire when the season started

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 02:12 PM) Well I couldn't let the poor guy take the blame for my inexcusable faux pas. Of course you can go f*** yourself for being such a snarky little b**** but that's besides the point. Im getting that warm and fuzzy "Its almost time for the season to start" feeling again!

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 01:55 PM) That was actually me. you should be as ashamed as I am appalled at this egregious error Or You shouldnt give a damn.

Davnks is such an awesome pitcher

QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 10:29 AM) These naughty Nurses around my way are fantastic. And they just love to wear a thong to go under them scrubs. wanna switch jobs for a day?

The promotional video was epic. Especially the fireworks and the middle finger hidden behind the glove

Is Stevie Janowski supposed to be mildly retarded or what? Sometimes he comes off that way, sometimes not so much

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 09:00 AM) Episode started off hilarious, but I think the second half was a bit disappointing. Probably one of the weaker episodes this season, but this season has been so good, thats not such a bad thing. Are you kidding me? This episode was by far the funniest IMO, the styling gel crack addicts, trying to be cool, the prime ministers drawing, New Zealand town, LUCY FRIGGIN LAWLESS. I was laughing from start to finish

QUOTE (BobDylan @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 04:05 AM) Clearly, Hannah Montana. huh, I figured you as a Thats so Raven fan

Kennys ex girlfriend/love interest is smoking hot. I thought she was good looking, but I had no idea her body was that tight. LOL at Kenny with roid rage

tonites episode is hilarious so far. The styling gel scene is top notch, in fact every scene involving hair gel is funny. One more thing, Lucy Lawless is still Haaaaawt

QUOTE (scenario @ Mar 8, 2009 -> 04:18 PM) Hu's on first. thats what Im asking you

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 8, 2009 -> 04:04 PM) Nonetheless, the movie's $55.7 mil take (including $5.5 mil from 124 IMAX screens) is substantially smaller than the $70.9 mil that 300, the last R-rated graphic-novel movie from director Zack Snyder, earned on its opening weekend two years ago. And aside from that theater-count statistic (which almost any film could break at any time, really), there will be no major records to report on this weekend (for example, Watchmen's debut was just the fifth-best opening ever for an R-rated movie). I'd argue, in fact, that this opening is a bit soft, considering the great expectations that came with Snyder's adaptation of Alan Moore's landmark comic book -- not to mention Watchmen's hefty grosses from screenings at midnight on Friday and throughout its first day. After attracting some major initial interest, banking $25.1 mil on Friday, the film's audience dropped off dramatically during the weekend: It grossed $19 mil on Saturday and is expected to bring in just $11.5 mil on Sunday. These are all big numbers, don't get me wrong, but, when combined with the fact that the film got a lukewarm CinemaScore grade of B from an audience that was largely comprised of older men, it all points to a rapid downward trend that may be difficult to reverse in the weeks to come. from ew.com Reality doesn't matter. It's perception. This movie isn't going to go down as a great success, you'll see. You your instincts, you can feel when a movie will be a big commercial success and when it won't, outside of what you think of it as a movie. I read that article too, and I still dont really think it has anything to do with what i asked you. What is a minor success? Tell me a movie that you think is a minor success. Dont quote me an article with this weekends take, dont tell me to use my instincts, explain to me what you feel is a minor success.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 8, 2009 -> 02:58 PM) The reason is that I think the movie was "front-loaded" with the die-hard fans coming out the first weekend. I think the dropoff next weekend will be pretty strong, at least 55-65%. It's not the kind of movie that people are going to want to go to see over and over again while it's running in the theatres. It's certainly a thinking/intellectual movie, and one I will watch again SOMEDAY, but not anytime soon. Heck, I would venture Taken might end up having as many people watch that movie twice as Watchmen...and we're coming up on college basketball conference finals and the NCAA tourney, that will also cut a little bit into the next three weekends. Of course, 300 came out exactly two years ago this weekend and had a very good run of sustained success. It's just that many were predicting $70 million plus and better numbers, than 300, so that's why it's going to be termed a disappointment to some. I don't know what the final cost for the project was, the big bonus was that there weren't an big salaries for the stars. Just like 300, with Gerard Butler being the most famous. Ironic, Patrick Wilson and Butler were together in Phantom of the Opera, now they're both graphic novels stars about five years later in the same director's movies. I also don't think it will have the appeal around the world that 300 did. Once again, Watchmen is a better movie, but that doesn't mean as much in Hollywood these days as box office, unless it's earning the studio Academy Awards nominations. How about you cut out the extra descriptive crap that has nothing to do with the question and define minor success. 100 million? 200 million? Im not talking about next weekends take. Im talking about when all is said and done. I bet that this movie gets mighty close to 300 in the box office. It isnt going to pass it, but I think it will definitely get close

QUOTE (GREEDY @ Mar 8, 2009 -> 02:48 PM) Everything about this post is 110% f***ing awesome! Yea, no Sox fan could tolerate, let alone LOVE an asshole catcher. Tell me you own a "Kiss the Ring b****" 05 TShirt... What is your angle on this thread? To be as condescending and call AJ an asshole(without actually saying it) as many times as possible? To make fun of anyone who insinuates they like AJ?

QUOTE (Felix @ Mar 8, 2009 -> 02:31 PM) Osiris has basically decided to take over it seems. he can do that, the kid has some serious skills

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 8, 2009 -> 01:14 PM) Thought I read that somewhere. Looking at IMDB, his two most famous are 300 and Dawn of the Dead, which was surprisingly successful. He's already got six movies lined up for the future. I think that Watchmen will go down as a minor success, but it won't make 300's box office domestically or around the world. It's not a story that's "relatable" for many reasons, where there are obvious heros and villains. Cobalt 60 (2011) (announced) Heavy Metal (2010) (announced) The Illustrated Man (2010) (announced) Untitled 300 Sequel (2010) (announced) Sucker Punch (2010) (pre-production) Guardians of Ga'Hoole (2010) (filming) define minor success. 55.7 million in one weekend isnt anything to shake a stick at, even though it trails 300 by 13.2 mil

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 8, 2009 -> 12:59 PM) Saw Watchmen in an empty theatre here in Thailand (Sunday 925 show). The box office for the weekend will end up at $55-60 million (not sure if they counted Thursday midnights shows with Friday's net)...inevitably, that will be compared to 300's $70 million net. Part of it is running time...although I think Watchmen has more screens now in play and ticket prices are a tick higher. My first thoughts, it was a futuristic cross between V for Vendetta (same director), The Day the Earth Stood Still and The Fountain. In general, I liked it...as some of the reviews have noted, it's going to be more understandable for those who grew up in the 80's, versus teenagers today. Things have trended away from nuclear war and more towards terrorism and the environment/ecology as the most pressing threats. It definitely had that 80's feel with Iacocca's character (a subliminal message to Chrysler delivered?), the McLaughlin Group, 99 Luftballoons by Nena, Ted Koppel, etc. I thought Adrian and Rorschach were the two best/most compelling characters. Adrian belongs in a Bond movie now I think. Patrick Wilson and Malin Ackerman were hard to deal with in the beginning, but I gradually warmed to them. I think having seen both Phantom of the Opera and Hard Candy (that movie should be mandatory viewing for Internet predators), I initially resisted his presence, but then I came to think of him in a Chris O'Donellish way and moved past it. Malin Ackerman left me wishing that Carla Gugino had a bigger role, that they did the Brad Pitt trick with her and made her a 25 year old love interest. It was better than 300, but not better than Sin City. I think it was simply too ambitious...but it was definitely inspiring to watch, even though it fell just a little bit flat in the end. I got tired of Richard Nixon and the whole Kissinger thing, as well as that love making scene set to Hallelujah...that made me feel like I was watching Solaris all over again. Not the same director at all. Zach Snyder directed Watchmen and James McTeigue directed V for Vendetta(with a lot of help from the producing Wachowski brothers).

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 8, 2009 -> 02:11 AM) Reviews like THIS make Rotten Tomatoes lose a lot of credibility. And one more thing on movie reviews. Please, shut the f*** up about leaving the theater in the middle of the movie. It doesn't make you look cool, or like a badass. To the contrary, it makes you look like a douche, and a moron. Pay money for your tickets (and probably food/drinks), only to leave without seeing the entire body of work all while pissing off the people in the theater who are actually paying attention and give a s***? That's smart. I hope you walked out of the theater right in front of a speeding train. /rant That guy has quite the focus on Dr Manhattan's pelvis.

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