tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post3535694236705936870..comments2024-03-11T18:12:23.619-04:00Comments on Two Dollar Cinema: Were you expecting an exploding pen?m.brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-73214225280115283372012-11-29T10:10:12.158-05:002012-11-29T10:10:12.158-05:00It is a pretty solid villain name, even though it ...It is a pretty solid villain name, even though it sounds completely made up and stupid (for a real name, that is).m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-27430049044173312612012-11-28T07:48:21.153-05:002012-11-28T07:48:21.153-05:00Nice review!
Haha about Wolf Blitzer....which co...Nice review! <br /><br />Haha about Wolf Blitzer....which could be a Bond Villain name....or he could be the secret mastermind in the next one.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188012325610596179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-61432975871936873332012-11-27T22:48:39.803-05:002012-11-27T22:48:39.803-05:00Excellent AP reference. Bonus nerd points for that...Excellent AP reference. Bonus nerd points for that, no doubt. You do have to root for minions every now and then, and bagging M. certainly is a high point for all those who hench.<br /><br />Good luck with the novel. I'll post a link when your done. That should drum up at least 700 hits easily.<br /><br />My bad, I got those numbers backwards.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-60639389134666928672012-11-23T14:56:20.724-05:002012-11-23T14:56:20.724-05:00The motorcycle chase scene was better than the who...The motorcycle chase scene was better than the whole last Bourne move, in my opinion. <br /><br />I loved the flick, too, and was actually happy (if you can call it that) that M died at the hands of a secondary character. They telegraphed her death long before it happened, so I expected it and was hoping Silva wouldn't get the pleasure. In Bond movies, the henchmen never get to actually Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-86835848847410372772012-11-21T09:01:33.862-05:002012-11-21T09:01:33.862-05:00Good. I actually own that one. I'll check it o...Good. I actually own that one. I'll check it out.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-54696163641488620932012-11-21T00:16:41.392-05:002012-11-21T00:16:41.392-05:00For me, it was Dr. No. But that's my humble op...For me, it was Dr. No. But that's my humble opinion. Gotta see a lot more for myself, too. Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-63819797090722266782012-11-20T22:08:12.078-05:002012-11-20T22:08:12.078-05:00Completely agree about Finney. I genuinely love th...Completely agree about Finney. I genuinely love the man (Big Fish!).<br /><br />Teaching in the inner-city is difficult, near impossible really. It's hard enough to undo the generational indifference toward education, and that's before we get to the dreaded standardized testing madness. I completely understand your choice to homeschool, and fully support those who make that decision. The m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-69426938828694530932012-11-20T21:57:55.512-05:002012-11-20T21:57:55.512-05:00Excuses, excuses. You're a big softy. 5 months...Excuses, excuses. You're a big softy. 5 months pregnant. Or 100.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-73876095200112786572012-11-20T21:40:58.444-05:002012-11-20T21:40:58.444-05:00I am not a Bond fan, but this movie has a great ca...I am not a Bond fan, but this movie has a great cast! Albert Finney? Love him!<br /><br />I admire public educators -- it's a tremendous profession and possibly one of the few that has the potential to change the world, if you ever get bureaucrats and administrators out of your way so you can properly teach. I have been home schooling my kids for about 10 years, for various reasons. Largely Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-12820159406977950152012-11-20T21:33:04.431-05:002012-11-20T21:33:04.431-05:00It wasn't Moulin Rouge-esque full blown weepin...It wasn't Moulin Rouge-esque full blown weeping, but yes, I did shed a few tears along with 007. Let's also remember that I'm 5 months pregnant, which may or may not have influenced my emotional state. Hannah Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458479011333672224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-7835272473659798692012-11-20T19:43:19.865-05:002012-11-20T19:43:19.865-05:00Silva shows up at what...the 90 minute mark. It...Silva shows up at what...the 90 minute mark. It's odd to not fully feature a cool villain like Bardem, but it also works too.<br /><br />Q, Of course you loved that guy. Smarmy Brit, that guy. But likable and dorky.<br /><br />Dench is a classy broad, and I'm down for her no-bullshit M. <br /><br />Though I'm not surprised, I can't believe you cried. At a Bond movie. <br />Like, m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-5150074782223107642012-11-20T19:39:22.928-05:002012-11-20T19:39:22.928-05:00I liked it. Since I've only seen about 5 or 6 ...I liked it. Since I've only seen about 5 or 6 Bond flicks. What's the best? Help a brother out, Dan.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-70981392398811475352012-11-20T19:38:31.466-05:002012-11-20T19:38:31.466-05:00For some reason, I wasn't feeling like a cynic...For some reason, I wasn't feeling like a cynical prick near the resolution. And by that I mean <i>myself</i>. I honestly think that by the time we were at the end of M. I was just thankful that the movie was wrapping up. <br /><br />Everything you say is true though, it was a tad ridiculous. I hate just about 99% of scenes where a character reveals to um, themselves that they've been m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-21841125511360430522012-11-20T17:48:15.088-05:002012-11-20T17:48:15.088-05:00I'm surprised you didn't include M's f...I'm surprised you didn't include M's final moments as BOO - I literally laughed out loud because it was all so silly 1. Bond brings elderly woman with him to remote place 2. they don't have many weapons though they could have brought a dozen of guns if they only tried 3. M is wounded by some secondary character without a name and she is too proud to ask for help so she dies. I s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-10811660393641529372012-11-20T14:52:56.447-05:002012-11-20T14:52:56.447-05:00If you were in front of me right now, I would shak...If you were in front of me right now, I would shake your hand.<br />m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-79266426194542569582012-11-20T08:38:14.234-05:002012-11-20T08:38:14.234-05:00Great review! I honestly didn't think you'...Great review! I honestly didn't think you'd be a fan, so I'm really glad you liked it! Javier Bardem's bad guy was so gross. I was totally creeped out by him the whole time - especially the blond hair. It was very reminiscent of Christopher Walken's villain in View to a Kill. As I mentioned earlier, I personally loved Q, mostly because of his hair! And his sweaters. You know Hannah Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458479011333672224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-25334941440029785542012-11-20T07:30:22.830-05:002012-11-20T07:30:22.830-05:00Great review M. Not my favorite Bond ever, but sti...Great review M. Not my favorite Bond ever, but still a very good one that definitely has me excited for what's next to come. Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-24473583302052146342012-11-20T07:15:31.896-05:002012-11-20T07:15:31.896-05:00I already did my Bond marathon before this came ou...I already did my Bond marathon before this came out so was think of reading the original Ian Fleming novels next. But screw that I'll just Google it now. Why read about Bond girls when you have Google images.asrap virtuosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619196693619042618noreply@blogger.com