> This is only slightly movie related, but I thought you all would get a
> laugh...
>
> > A true story!
> ...
> > The card read, "Thanks for the best laugh we've had in years."
> > It was signed, Eddie Murphy and Bodyguard.
Hate to burst your bubble, but this is an urban myth that's been around at
least since the 70s. Variations on the story have the black man as Lionel
Richie or Richard Pryor (obviously, an older version of the story), and often
instead of a bodyguard the black man has a huge dog with him -- instead of
saying "Hit the floor," the man says, "Sit" to the dog, and the woman thinks
she's talking to him.
There's a mythology professor from, I believe, the University of Utah named
Jan Brunvald who's written a bunch of books on the subject. They're great
reading!
MaryAnn
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Date: Sat, 8 Aug 98 18:53:25 +0100
From: Garrett Winters <gargoyle@iol.ie>
Subject: RE: [MV] Movie News 2 - 08/07/98
[Romero, Leticia] writes
>> [ The frogurt is also cursed! ] what does this mean??!!!!
>>
I asked myself that very same question then realized it is from one of
the Simpsons Halloween specials, when Homer goes into a weird shop to buy
Bart a birthday present and gets him the Killer Krusty doll. The
shopkeeper tells homer how everything in the shop is cursed but he will
get a free Frogurt, Homer says "woohoo" and the shopkeeper says " the
frogurt is also cursed
So what do I win? :)
Garrett
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Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 13:27:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Kelly L. Garrett" <garrettk@pacificu.edu>
Subject: Re: [MV] Saving Private Ryan
I like your description of Platoon, and have to agree with you- Platoon
and Saving Private Ryan do have the same effect, although I would have to
say that Saving Private Ryan has more of one. My judgement is slightly
skewed, however, because I have only seen Platoon on video. I wasn't old
enough to see it in theaters when it first came out.
kg
On Sat, 8 Aug 1998, Mel Eperthener wrote:
> At 02.52 PM 07/08/98 -0700, Kelly L. Garrett wrote:
> >
> >Saving Private Ryan was amazing... I have to admit the violence really
> >got to me, though. I mean, I sat through the Killers without a problem
> >(for that matter, I haven't had a problem with anything by Woo) but some
> >of the images from Saving Private Ryan have bothered me for days.
>
> From everything I have heard of this movie, it reminds me of Platoon, which
> I saw at University. When that movie ended, it was so hard to come back to
> reality. Walking out of the theatre into a cold Northern Pennsylvania
> night was almost a shock to the system.
>
> Since that time, this has been my criterion for a very good movie. It must
> make me forget where I am. When the house lights come up, if it takes me a
> second to get my bearings, then I feel it is money well spent.
>
> Even some of my favourite movies have not affected me like that, and I
> never sat thru Platoon again. But I will never forget the first time I saw
> that movie.
>
> For this reason, and this reason only, I am looking forward to seeing
> Saving Pvt Ryan on the big screen. I just know in my heart that the power
> of this movie will make everything else pale in comparison.
>
> Regards,
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> --Mel
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Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 13:44:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Kelly L. Garrett" <garrettk@pacificu.edu>
Subject: Re: [MV] HELP
Megan-
My question to you is what kind of movies do you want to see? (I might be
missing something here, but I believe you just asked for suggestions.) Do
you want popular/blockbuster movies, art films, what time line are you
looking for, etc. Tonya's suggestions are fairly pop-culture (there's
nothing wrong with that.) If you want something out in theaters now, you
should check out Saving Private Ryan because it won't be the same on home
video (here's a no-brain generalization: it doesn't make a difference if
you watch an art film on home video because you lose that much due to the
lack of special effects.) I haven't been to see Armageddon yet, but it
sounds like one that is probably best in the theater.
My suggestion for video rentals are the New Jersey trilogy- Clerks,
Mallrats, and Chasing Amy (and watch them in that order else you won't
get all the references, which are a good portion of the humor.)
kg
On Fri, 7 Aug 1998, Tonya =) wrote:
> Megan,
>
> There are a lot of good movies that you should check out. First of all, you
> HAVE to see Titanic if you haven't seen it yet. It is probably still in
> those theaters that only charge about a dollar, but that is the only place
> you'd find it until Sept. 1 (which is when it comes out on video).
>
> I secondly highly recommend that you see Armageddon. I really enjoyed this
> movie. It had everything; drama, comedy, romance, tragedy, and action.
>
> I also suggest you taking a look at Deep Impact. It is sort of like
> Armageddon, but much more fast-paced (in my opinion).
>
> -Tonya
> scoobygirl@bedford.heartland.net
> _______________________________
> "I hope that if dogs ever take over the world, the don't pick a king based
> on size. I am sure that some chihuahuas have some pretty good ideas!"
>
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Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 10:20:46 +0800
From: "David Lee" <sashimi@mbox2.singnet.com.sg>
Subject: [MV] Something about mary - a question...
I've heard a couple of good reviews about the movie, Something About Mary,
that it's funny and all... could somebody be kind enough to tell me who is
in the cast of the movie? Thanks.
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Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 14:17:36 -0600
From: "Gregory A. Swarthout" <gregorys@xmission.com>
Subject: Re: [MV] Movie News 2 - 08/07/98
A free frogurt!
Garrett Winters wrote:
>
> [Romero, Leticia] writes
> >> [ The frogurt is also cursed! ] what does this mean??!!!!
> >>
> I asked myself that very same question then realized it is from one of
> the Simpsons Halloween specials, when Homer goes into a weird shop to buy
> Bart a birthday present and gets him the Killer Krusty doll. The
> shopkeeper tells homer how everything in the shop is cursed but he will
> get a free Frogurt, Homer says "woohoo" and the shopkeeper says " the
> frogurt is also cursed
> So what do I win? :)
> Garrett
>
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:29:31 +0800 (HKT)
From: Jayson <ja970600@balut.admu.edu.ph>
Subject: Re: [MV] HELP
On Fri, 7 Aug 1998, Meyers, Megan wrote:
> Hey there!
>
> Okay I have to be the worst movie watcher ever!! I have only seen two
> that's right two movies this year. One was City of angels and the other
> one was Anastasia. I know, I know. I haven't even seen Titanic. I am one
> of the few ( if there are any left that is). I just got off a mini
> mission, and now I am getting ready to go on a full time mission. I
> would love to watch a movie, but I have about a million things to do
> before I head to the MTC. If any of you can help me fill in my movie
> gap, I would be grateful!!
>
> Megan in Canada
>
Watch Titanic to fill in half of that movie gap! :)
Jayson
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I've been down this road walkin' the line
That's painted by pride
And I have made mistakes in my life
That I just can't hide
Oh I believe I am ready for what love has to bring
Got myself together, now I'm ready to sing.
I've been searching my soul tonight
I know there's so much more to life
Now I know I can shine a light
To find my way back home
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:47:38 +0800 (HKT)
From: Jayson <ja970600@balut.admu.edu.ph>
Subject: Re: [MV] Something about mary - a question...
On Sun, 9 Aug 1998, David Lee wrote:
> I've heard a couple of good reviews about the movie, Something About Mary,
> that it's funny and all... could somebody be kind enough to tell me who is
> in the cast of the movie? Thanks.
>
Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller and Matt Dillon. And it's There's Something
About Mary.
Jayson
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I've been down this road walkin' the line
That's painted by pride
And I have made mistakes in my life
That I just can't hide
Oh I believe I am ready for what love has to bring
Got myself together, now I'm ready to sing.
I've been searching my soul tonight
I know there's so much more to life
Now I know I can shine a light
To find my way back home
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 01:18:29 -0400
From: "Meyers, Megan" <megan.meyers@labatt.com>
Subject: [MV] MOVIE MANIA
Thanks for all of your input in filling my gap!! I have learned so
much!! The reason why I can't see the movies before I go, is because I
am still saving for my mission. My family are not members and they
refuse to support me, but the Stake Pres. Said that the Stake would help
me. Man I am going to be one poor missionary, but it will all be worth
it!!
If you ever have any more updates-- send them!! I was shocked at all
the responses, but I am extremely grateful!!
Megan in Canada
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 12:33:47 -0600 (MDT)
From: The Reporter <gregorys@xmission.com>
Subject: [MV] Movie News - 08/10/98
If you wondered where everyone was this weekend - they were at the
movies. Early estimates of the weekend box office show the top three
movies brought in more than $16 million each in ticket sales. But
despite the competition from a pair of openers, Steven Spielberg's
"Saving Private Ryan" retained its top spot on the box-office chart
for the third straight week. The film brought in an estimated $17.6
million, raising its 17-day take to $104 million. Coming in second
was the new thriller "Snake Eyes," which earned $16.5 million,
followed by fright-sequel "Halloween: H20," which earned $16 million.
Rounding out the top five were "There's Something About Mary" and
"The Parent Trap."
-=> * <=-
In news related to "There's Something About Mary," Bobby
Farrelly, who teamed with brother Peter to make the movie,
said the zipper scene is based on an unfortunate incident
that happened to a friend in about the eighth grade when the
brothers were hosting a party. "One of the kids at the party
went up into the bathroom and just tangled up his manhood to
no end," Bobby told the Chicago Tribune. "After about an
hour of struggling with it, my parents -- my father's a
doctor, my mother's a nurse -- they had to go in and free
willy, if you will."
-=> * <=-
It was a big movie weekend. Box-office estimates show the
top three movies brought in more than $16 million each in
ticket sales. But despite the competition from a pair of
openers, Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" retained
its top spot on the chart for the third straight week. The
film brought in an estimated $17.6 million, raising its
17-day take to $104 million. Coming in second was the new
thriller "Snake Eyes," which earned $16.5 million, followed
by fright-sequel "Halloween: H20," which earned $16 million.
Rounding out the top five were "There's Something About
Mary" ($9.8 million, with business still strong after a
month) and "The Parent Trap" ($8.2 million).
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:28:42 EDT
From: <BzRvueNews@aol.com>
Subject: [MV] H20
H20
Could've been a better movie.
But, considering the mood I was in, a very bad one, it worked. Helped me work
through some very aggressive, angry feelings. Left me exploring the validity
of claims that horror movies inspire violence.
Scares? Not really. There was plenty of the, been there and done that, feel
but no real scares. A few startles was more like it.
Jamie Lee Curtis tries real hard with what she is given but that really is not
enough. Her character seems to have been given the dregs of what could have
been deeply complex motivation.
The rest of the characters, as well as the plot, are much the same. Thinly
drawn with not nearly enough depth. A chance remark alluding to one
character's potential to become another Norman Bates leads to intriguing
possibilities for future sequels but that is pretty much it.
It rather typically breaks down to body count as well as what will or will not
stop Michael Myers this go round.
Buzzy
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 98 22:31:54 +0100
From: Garrett Winters <gargoyle@iol.ie>
Subject: Re: [MV] Movie News 2 - 08/07/98
Gregory A. Swarthout writes
>A free frogurt!
Woohoo :) and who cares if it's cursed :)
Garrett
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
On a movie note I've been following the torturous trail that is
Terminator III and I'm wondering are Schwarzenegger and Cameron still
holding out for some reason? From what I read on this side of the pond it
seems as though a screenplay is being circulated but who would even
consider replacing the above two?
>
>Garrett Winters wrote:
>>
>> [Romero, Leticia] writes
>> >> [ The frogurt is also cursed! ] what does this mean??!!!!
>> >>
>> I asked myself that very same question then realized it is from one of
>> the Simpsons Halloween specials, when Homer goes into a weird shop to buy
>> Bart a birthday present and gets him the Killer Krusty doll. The
>> shopkeeper tells homer how everything in the shop is cursed but he will
>> get a free Frogurt, Homer says "woohoo" and the shopkeeper says " the
>> frogurt is also cursed
>> So what do I win? :)
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 98 22:31:36 +0100
From: Garrett Winters <gargoyle@iol.ie>
Subject: Re: [MV] Movies that suck
Mary Ann Johanson writes
>You must have extremely low expectations for your moviegoing
>experiences. When I go to the movies, I expect to see something
>creative and profession, not some dreck that just anybody could
>come up with in their spare time.
No I wouldn't say that at all, I expect a movie to entertain me. Period.
There are no rule books that say a movie has to have a plot, in fact some
of moviedoms most succesful films have had no plot to speak of( I won't
quote which ones but if you don't know the ones I mean think Lucas,
Allen, Cameron)
As for being dreck that anyone could turn out, HA, there are countless
turkeys out there that were far worse than either of these films and far
less Professional.
>
>Sure, "Godzilla" and "Lost in Space" had lots of special effects,
>but that's all they had. The originals on which they were based
>may have been cheesy, but they had a charm and an unself-consciousness
>that the new movies lacked.
At the time they first came out they may have had those qualities but as
the years passed the glow fell off them. Only the first 6 episodes of LIS
could be considered classic as the focus shifted from scifi to camp after
that. You might not have seen the LIS original with the attack of the
giant carrot or as if you did you wouldn't claim it had charm. The movie
was very true to those original 6 eps and I can't wait for the sequel (
to both films as there is no doubt about a godzilla 2 and probably 3
especially after the record breaking opening day in Japan)
Garrett
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 98 22:31:28 +0100
From: Garrett Winters <gargoyle@iol.ie>
Subject: RE: [MV] Armageddon/ Tall Poppies
Scott Proctor writes
>Sorry to sound like an idiot, but what is the "Tall Poppy Syndrome"?
I suppose it might be called differently in other countries but basically
it is where we get behind a struggling person in their chosen field but
once they achieve superstardom all we want is to drag them down. Look at
Bill Gates, I remember when he was a struggling computer geek and we all
cheered when he made his first million ( and he was only about 20 years
old) but now that he is on top everyone seems to blame him for the
problems with the world. Richard Branson, Sylvester Stallone, Bill
Clinton have all suffered the same treatment over the years. Quite
possibly in 10 years time we might be cursing the ground Marc Andreeson (
of Netscape fame) walks on but right now he is everyones hero because he
dares to take on the giants.
I think it all goes back to David and Goliath and how we instinctively
support the underdog against the giant, but once the underdog wins, the
support is withdrawn and the attacks begin.
I'm not sure what the source of Tall Poppy is but maybe it has something
to do with lopping the tops off tall plants in the garden to keep them
growing at a level pace.
Garrett
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 15:02:47 -0700
From: Bruce Bridges <bruce@SABAN.COM>
Subject: Re: [MV] Movies that suck -Reply
Godzilla may have broken records on opening day in Japan but that was
strictly based on curiosity. The movie is a big, fat bomb there.
Sequel to Either? Hmmm. Perhaps there will be sequels but I'm sure
that they would be as a result of prior commitments and not
satisfaction with the original films.
I would love to see how you bring back Dr. Smith (but temper his
evil) since he was always a critical part of the series. And I think
Camp is what made the original LIS series memorable.
For a sequel to Godzilla they just ignore the iguana and bring back
the original DINOSAUR.
bb
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 19:32:15 -0400
From: MaryAnn Johanson <mjohanson@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [MV] Movies that suck
Garrett Winters wrote:
> There are no rule books that say a movie has to have a plot, in fact some
> of moviedoms most succesful films have had no plot to speak of( I won't
> quote which ones but if you don't know the ones I mean think Lucas,
> Allen, Cameron)
Please enlighten us as to which successful Cameron and Lucas movies had no
plot.
> As for being dreck that anyone could turn out, HA, there are countless
> turkeys out there that were far worse than either of these films and far
> less Professional.
And there are many, many films that are better.
MaryAnn
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 23:46:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: wonger@cyberdude.com
Subject: [MV] Famous Lines
Hi,
I'd lost track of the mailing list for a while. I was wondering if the 'quotes from movies' fiesta recently has been fully compiled? I sure would like to know the answers... :)
