[Official] X Marks the Spot: Xfearbefore Xclusive Thread

[Dexter]

And your constant demands that Welfare recipients are lazy and cowardly didn't help at all.

Aaaaaaah, now I see where you're getting confused. I'm not calling welfare recipients lazy and cowardly. That's where we're misunderstanding one another.

I'm calling the attitude that the government should fix our problems lazy and cowardly, as in, it's my contention that people should do it themselves. I think I've clarified that in my most recent, and final post in the thread. Just pointing it out here to clear up any confusion in the hopes that it stays in the thread it belongs in.

 

[Murfish]

...hey

 

[X]

'Allo Murfenberry.

I have a homework assignment for you young Murfenstein. Go read the short story Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne and tell me your thoughts.

 

[Murfish]

Already read it, and it's one of my favorite short stories.

Heart of Darkness is one of my favorite books(the two stories are similar), so it gets even more props.

 

[X]

Already read it, and it's one of my favorite short stories.

Heart of Darkness is one of my favorite books(the two stories are similar), so it gets even more props.

You and your education. You must attend a pretty good school, my high school taught us some terrible drivel. I've been on a big Hawthorne kick lately, probably because I had to attempt to teach the symbolism and themes of Young Goodman Brown to a group of 10th graders. One of them got it. I'll think of him as Murf in my mind from now on, if I get to fill in for 10th grade English that is.

Heart of Darkness is a work of genius as well obviously.

I watched a 1972 short film adaptation of Goodman Brown this morning, and was blown away. Absolutely marvelous little film, though probably impossible to find in most places, just a half-hour long film. Boy was it well made though, really took the dark and creepy nature of the story and applied it perfectly to film. Great, great little film.

I think I'll crack into some Poe sometime soon. I watched a few of the Roger Corman adaptations this past weekend, so I'm in a gothic kind of mood. Favorite Poe story Murf? Mine would have to be either The Cask of Amontillado, or The Masque of the Red Death.

 

[Murfish]

I haven't read much Poe, but I have read The Cask of Amontillado. It was a very good read.

I went a private school for two years, X. My sophomore English class(where we did endless poetry, Things Fall apart, HoD, Young Goodman Brown, and other stuff) was literally insane. We were running three different subjects at the same time and it was structured as an AP class for sophomores. Ridiculous, but worth it.

 

[X]

A sudden wave of utter depression just washed over me. I don't know why. Well, I do. But it's incredibly annoying.

Think I'll go for a walk..

 

[SSJPhenom]

X, I'm high off of ambien right now. What do I do?

 

[X]

Go to sleep. You're going to pass out pretty soon anyways.

 

[Razor]

Heart of Darkness is a work of genius as well obviously.

FACT: I hated Heart of Darkness when I had to read it in 9th grade. Couldn't even start the damned thing.

My favorite short story would have to be Those Who Left Omelas by Ursula K. Leguin. It's a rockin' little story. Full of philosophical questions and everything.

I think I'll crack into some Poe sometime soon. I watched a few of the Roger Corman adaptations this past weekend, so I'm in a gothic kind of mood. Favorite Poe story Murf? Mine would have to be either The Cask of Amontillado, or The Masque of the Red Death.

I loved The Cask of Amontillado and The Masque of the Red Death. I read those back in 7th grade, and I fell in love. The Cask had me felling freaked out weeks afterward. Poor jester dude.

Black Cat, and the Fall of the House of Usher are really good. Tell-Tale Heart is pretty much a must, if you're reading Poe. Oh, and The Raven.

 

[Murfish]

I have no sympathy for the jester.

 

[X]

I have no sympathy for the jester.

Something about that quote is rather regal. Sounds like some famous quote.

I've always thought the Tell-Tale Heart was a bit overrated, but that may be because of how overexposed it's become.

You know what's a fun word to say? Juxtaposition. Go on, let it roll off your tongue. Sounds good doesn't it?

 

[Murfish]

Something about that quote is rather regal. Sounds like some famous quote.

I try to give off that aura when I speak in real life.

I've always thought the Tell-Tale Heart was a bit overrated, but that may be because of how overexposed it's become.

I enjoyed it, but I did read it a few years ago.

You know what's a fun word to say? Juxtaposition. Go on, let it roll off your tongue. Sounds good doesn't it?

Yup, it is a fun word.

 

[jmt225]

X, I want your opinions on the following 3 movies:

30 Days of Night

Last Action Hero

The Doors (you know, with Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison)

 

[X]

X, I want your opinions on the following 3 movies:

30 Days of Night

One of the better vampire films made in the last decade, though there are a few problems with the film. It's a mostly faithful adaptation though and I really enjoyed seeing it in theaters, especially for some of the more brutal gore. Actually I've still got the ticket stub for that film I think...yes, I'm so much of a nerd that I save all of my ticket stubs to the movies I see. I've got all three of my stubs for the Lord of the Rings trilogy still.

It's not a great film, but it's very good. Probably around a 3 or 3.5 out of 5. Probably 3.5.

Last Action Hero

One of my guiltiest pleasures, especially as a kid. Like any other American child I loved Arnie (Predator is the greatest action film ever made god damnit) and Last Action Hero was one of my favorites. Probably because of the whole going-into-the-movie-with-Arnie thing, very cool. I haven't seen it in years, but I remember the last time I saw it it didn't really hold up as well. Still love it though.

The Doors (you know, with Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison)

Val Kilmer's performance is extraordinary, simply extraordinary. Really the performances by everyone involved are. Oliver Stone picked the absolute most perfect cast for the band. Val Kilmer's best role will always be as Morrison, I'm a HUGE fan of Kyle MacLachlan and he played Ray Manzarek to perfection (seriously had to question whether that was really Ray or not), Frank Whaley is another criminally underrated actor who was great as Robby Krieger, and finally Kevin Dillon as John Densmore, who I'm a huge fan of (his head-bashing scene in Platoon disturbs me more than 99% of horror films).

The film itself I consider to be pitch-perfect, probably the greatest biopic ever made. Stone perfectly captured all of the crazed and beautiful poetic mysticism of Morrison. The desert scene when they all eat peyote is probably one of my favorite scenes, ever. Probably because all of my first experiences with psychedelic drugs were set to that film, and we always seemed to begin tripping as soon as the desert scene came along.

Great film that's been unfairly criticized over the years. There will never be a better film on Morrison, ever. And that's coming from WZ's resident Morrison/Doors fanatic.

 

[Dave]

Hey...

 

[jmt225]

One of the better vampire films made in the last decade, though there are a few problems with the film. It's a mostly faithful adaptation though and I really enjoyed seeing it in theaters, especially for some of the more brutal gore. Actually I've still got the ticket stub for that film I think...yes, I'm so much of a nerd that I save all of my ticket stubs to the movies I see. I've got all three of my stubs for the Lord of the Rings trilogy still.

It's not a great film, but it's very good. Probably around a 3 or 3.5 out of 5. Probably 3.5.

I'm really starting to believe it's the last good vampire movie we'll ever get. The way vampires today have been bastardized absolutely destroys me. How the fuck did we go from Lost Boys and Near Dark to Twilight and The Vampire's Assistant?

Speaking of which, did you ever get around to watching any of the Underworld films?

One of my guiltiest pleasures, especially as a kid. Like any other American child I loved Arnie (Predator is the greatest action film ever made god damnit) and Last Action Hero was one of my favorites. Probably because of the whole going-into-the-movie-with-Arnie thing, very cool. I haven't seen it in years, but I remember the last time I saw it it didn't really hold up as well. Still love it though.

Like you, I grew up a huge Arnie fan. I saw Last Action Hero with my mom and sister at the movie theater on opening day. Hardly anyone was there (damn Jurassic Park), but it was still one of the most fun times I've ever had at the movies. I turned it on yesterday when I went to sleep, and it's just such a fun movie. Also, I'd say it's one of the most underrated films in history. With crap like Date Movie and all that junk, this was actually a good spoof film and I think it'll hold up forever with me. There's just such genius qualities about it, and yet the action/comedy in it is still top notch. Awesome film.

Val Kilmer's performance is extraordinary, simply extraordinary. Really the performances by everyone involved are. Oliver Stone picked the absolute most perfect cast for the band. Val Kilmer's best role will always be as Morrison, I'm a HUGE fan of Kyle MacLachlan and he played Ray Manzarek to perfection (seriously had to question whether that was really Ray or not), Frank Whaley is another criminally underrated actor who was great as Robby Krieger, and finally Kevin Dillon as John Densmore, who I'm a huge fan of (his head-bashing scene in Platoon disturbs me more than 99% of horror films).

The film itself I consider to be pitch-perfect, probably the greatest biopic ever made. Stone perfectly captured all of the crazed and beautiful poetic mysticism of Morrison. The desert scene when they all eat peyote is probably one of my favorite scenes, ever. Probably because all of my first experiences with psychedelic drugs were set to that film, and we always seemed to begin tripping as soon as the desert scene came along.

Great film that's been unfairly criticized over the years. There will never be a better film on Morrison, ever. And that's coming from WZ's resident Morrison/Doors fanatic.

I wouldn't say it's my favorite biopic, but other than that... I completely agree with everything you said. I saw it for the first time just a year ago, and I was in awe of Kilmer. The fact he didn't get an Oscar nomination is a travesty.

But yeah... you know what made me think of that film? Your favorite MMA fighter of all time, Tito Ortiz, posted this on his Twitter yesterday:

Good day of training. Watching The Doors on HBO a great movie. Jim Morrison was the man. My top favorite movie. Val Kilmer did a great job!

 

[X]

I'm really starting to believe it's the last good vampire movie we'll ever get. The way vampires today have been bastardized absolutely destroys me. How the fuck did we go from Lost Boys and Near Dark to Twilight and The Vampire's Assistant?

I don't know man, I just don't know. The Vampire's Assistant looks absolutely mind-bogglingly bad.

Speaking of which, did you ever get around to watching any of the Underworld films?

Not yet. The third one is going to premiere on the movie channels this weekend though, so I'll likely watch it at some point. Still haven't seen the first two. The films never really looked very appealing to me though.

Like you, I grew up a huge Arnie fan. I saw Last Action Hero with my mom and sister at the movie theater on opening day. Hardly anyone was there (damn Jurassic Park), but it was still one of the most fun times I've ever had at the movies. I turned it on yesterday when I went to sleep, and it's just such a fun movie. Also, I'd say it's one of the most underrated films in history. With crap like Date Movie and all that junk, this was actually a good spoof film and I think it'll hold up forever with me. There's just such genius qualities about it, and yet the action/comedy in it is still top notch. Awesome film.

Hell yeah man, great spoof film.

I wouldn't say it's my favorite biopic, but other than that... I completely agree with everything you said. I saw it for the first time just a year ago, and I was in awe of Kilmer. The fact he didn't get an Oscar nomination is a travesty.

What's your favorite biopic?

But yeah... you know what made me think of that film? Your favorite MMA fighter of all time, Tito Ortiz, posted this on his Twitter yesterday:

Good day of training. Watching The Doors on HBO a great movie. Jim Morrison was the man. My top favorite movie. Val Kilmer did a great job!

You dick, you know my disdain for Ortiz. Nobody disrespects the Shamrock damnit.

 

[jmt225]

Not yet. The third one is going to premiere on the movie channels this weekend though, so I'll likely watch it at some point. Still haven't seen the first two. The films never really looked very appealing to me though.

I have yet to see the third one myself, but I'll check it out sooner or later I'm sure.

I really liked the first 2 though, and I think you would as well. You like Wanted, right? This is pretty much the same thing, except with vampires and werewolves.

What's your favorite biopic?

Oh man, there are so many. The Doors is definitely right up there, but I'd have to go with Raging Bull. Ed Wood, The Aviator, Rudy, and The Elephant Man are some of my other favorites.

You dick, you know my disdain for Ortiz. Nobody disrespects the Shamrock damnit.

Damn, I was hoping that'd make you a fan.

 

[FromTheSouth]

Can I just add that Last Action Hero was epic the first time I saw it. I loved that movie. The idea of going into a movie with your favorite star is still something that intrigues me to this day. Could you imagine what it would be like to walk into a scene with Pacino and challenge him to inspire you? The idea of walking into a scene to comfort Kristen Bell when she's vulnerable, or try to slow the spunk of Hayden on Heroes.

I would love to battle Sylar, or joke with Chris Rock, or be coached by The Rock. The idea of the movie was just amazing, especially for someone who was my age when it came it out.

 

[Dexter]

 

[Murfish]

I saw that pic in a Pop-Sci article about the upcoming ways to get bigger, faster, and stronger...and cheat in sports.

 

[X]

Can I just add that Last Action Hero was epic the first time I saw it. I loved that movie. The idea of going into a movie with your favorite star is still something that intrigues me to this day. Could you imagine what it would be like to walk into a scene with Pacino and challenge him to inspire you? The idea of walking into a scene to comfort Kristen Bell when she's vulnerable, or try to slow the spunk of Hayden on Heroes.

I would love to battle Sylar, or joke with Chris Rock, or be coached by The Rock. The idea of the movie was just amazing, especially for someone who was my age when it came it out.

To be fair though, Last Action Hero's whole concept is ripped off from The Purple Rose of Cairo.

 

[FromTheSouth]

To be fair though, Last Action Hero's whole concept is ripped off from The Purple Rose of Cairo.

Being that I had never heard of TPRoC, and still haven't, it was a fun movie. I think I've only seen it once since the the theatrical release, and it wasn't as impactful. I think that seeing it a movie screen, the way it's shot, makes it more real. Austin O'Brien was the same size as one of us.

 

[C.M.]

Have you taken it before? Side effects?

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