2012 Off topic thread(basketball,movies,etc whatever)

[poopoo333]

#notsureifserious

You jelly that your girl wants them guys over you?

[SPX]

#notsureifserious

Oh, I am. It's actually getting some very good reviews:

http://www.metacritic.com/movie/magic-mike

Plus, Soderbergh also did Erin Brockovich, Oceans 11 and Contagion. So it should be quality.

[SPX]

Just got back from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

It's okay. I'd probably give it a 7 out of 10, which means I'd suggest it for a watch if you're into fantasy-action type movies.

It's not a perfect film though, at all. And honestly, it was not as good as I was hoping based on the trailers. I don't know if it's the script, the editing or the direction--or maybe a little of all three--but it felt like a movie that ALMOST came together like it was supposed to, but not quite.

On the plus side, the story is unique, the visuals are interesting, the performances are solid, and the action sequences are well-staged. And personally, I tend to get films set in some historical time period. It's probably golden age thinking, but it always seems so much more interesting than the present.

Perhaps the most egregious affront to history in the film--aside from Abraham Lincoln being a vampire hunter, of course--is the depiction of Mary Todd Lincoln. In the movie, she is beautiful, charming and noble. But in reality she was batshit crazy, shady as hell, and fucking ugly.

[Vandelay]

You jelly that your girl wants them guys over you?

Bit different if he's seeing it with some chick...I got the impression that he watches them solo tho.

[SPX]

Bit different if he's seeing it with some chick...I got the impression that he watches them solo tho.

A well-made film is a well-made film.

Besides, if Steven Soderbergh is directing and Matthew McConnaghey is starring, then it's going to be more than just dudes dancing with their shirt off.

[Mr. IWS]

Some good pickup lines here. My fave was "You girls wanna come back to my place and play Mario Kart?"

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhW5j1EVRK8EmHUQE5

[poopoo333]

bolz were had

[SPX]

Just watched a season 3 episode of Ancient Aliens.

I thought that season 1 actually had some good, thought-provoking material. Season 2 was pretty hit and miss. And by season 3 they are just not even trying anymore.

The issue in this episode? Leonardo DaVinci. Did he consult with extraterrestrials to gain the knowledge necessary to come up with his inventions?

[poopoo333]

Ted was awesome.

[SPX]

I'm at a mall right now and there's one of those lulz-worthy security guards here who looks like he's taking his shit REAL seriously.

[zY|]

Ted WAS awesome.

[SPX]

Went and saw Moonrise Kingdom today. Not sure if I'm as in love as most of the critics seem so to be, but it was an interesting and entertaining film. Would recommend.

[poopoo333]

UFC is going to China on November 10th for UFC on Fuel 6. (inb4areyougoing?jokes) ....Lorenzo Fertitta told Kevin Iole that the main event would be "huge" despite the fact that it is going to be on the Fuel card. I doubt it will be anything crazy, but my official prediction: Shane Carwin vs Roy Nelson

Also, Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher seems like it is going to end up happening.. calling each other out and stuff..make sense, etc.

[SPX]

Anyone here seen Primal Fear? That movie kicks ass.

[SPX]

Anyone else watch Independence Day today?