Re: Seen any good films lately?

by Norc Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:00 pm

Amarië wrote:Captain America. There's a brief conversation early on. One guy had like one line, why can't they just hire a proper Norwegian (speaking) to do it? There's a stone church (?) with a Viking king's tomb a stone throw from the entrance, you know, to keep it safe and hidden and all that. And the Germans speak German for a second or two, I believe, before they logically starts talking English with a "German" accent, az we all know all Germanz do when they are zpeaking amongzt themzelvez.

then why should they talk norwegian? but yeah, why would they talk english among themselves XD they do it in 2012 the two russian dudes.

by Norc Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:03 pm

halfwise wrote:to make sure you don't miss the best quote:

"The Germans have an inhuman way of cutting up their verbs. Now a verb has a hard time enough of it in this world when it's all together. It's downright inhuman to split it up. But that's just what those Germans do. They take part of a verb and put it down here, like a stake, and they take the other part of it and put it away over yonder like another stake, and between these two limits they just shovel in German."
- Mark Twain's Speeches, "Disappearance of Literature"

Ich kann nicht deutch sprechen aber ich weiss die verkonjugation ist eine bitch.

by halfwise Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:19 pm

do you mean 'mit' rather than 'weiss'?
My translator only knows words, not grammar. Somehow 'weiss' by itself has a very different meaning than when used in that sentence.

by **Amarië** Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:23 pm

Norc wrote:
Amarië wrote:Captain America. There's a brief conversation early on. One guy had like one line, why can't they just hire a proper Norwegian (speaking) to do it? There's a stone church (?) with a Viking king's tomb a stone throw from the entrance, you know, to keep it safe and hidden and all that. And the Germans speak German for a second or two, I believe, before they logically starts talking English with a "German" accent, az we all know all Germanz do when they are zpeaking amongzt themzelvez.

then why should they talk norwegian? but yeah, why would they talk english among themselves XD they do it in 2012 the two russian dudes.

You see there are two Norwegians in the church-thingy, who are suppose to be guarding the secret, powerful item the Nazi's are after.

by **Amarië** Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:27 pm

halfwise wrote:do you mean 'mit' rather than 'weiss'?
My translator only knows words, not grammar. Somehow 'weiss' by itself has a very different meaning than when used in that sentence.

Nope weiss is (to) know, mit is with. I can read a tiny bit German, I did learn a bit German but I have forgotten just about everything.

by Norc Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:45 pm

I should watch that movie! Very Happy

Ich hasse deutch, die sprache. Warum hat ich Deutsch Fremdsprachen gewählt!?

by Eldorion Sun May 06, 2012 12:39 am

I finally got to see The Avengers and it was even better than I dared hope. Very Happy

The theatre was absolutely packed though -- the showing we wanted to go to was sold out but there were so many that we didn't have to wait long for the next one. There were huge lines snaking throughout the building just to get into the actual room, though, which I've never seen before. This is going to be huge in terms of money made. It deserves it, though.

by Norc Sun May 06, 2012 12:43 am

If I had some money, i'de go and see it Very Happy

espesially if you say it's good.

by The Wobbit A Parody Sun May 06, 2012 1:18 pm

The Avengers WAS good! Best movie ever!

My wife and I saw it last night. I liked that all the superheroes were distinctively different characters. And amid all the bellowings and explosions, I really cared about the characters. I guess it helps that each of the already had one movie to establish themselves, except Hawkeye.

by Pettytyrant101 Thu May 17, 2012 12:27 pm

Showed Outland to a friend last night who had bever seen it- hes 20 years younger than me was not sure how he ould take to its 70's slower pacing and character heavy focus- needless to say he loved it.
Great film, in my view one of the mot underrated sci-fi's of the period and deserves to be up there alngside ALien, Bladerunner, Star Wars and other great sci-fi of the late 70's early 80's.

And the whole thing is on youtube- enjoy.

ps if possible dont read the stupid description below as its a spoiler! Mad

by The Wobbit A Parody Thu May 17, 2012 12:42 pm

I'm always amazed at the relatively slow pace of movies from my youth, even the ones that I remember as being relentlessly fast paced, like The Blues Brothers.

by **Orwell** Thu May 17, 2012 12:52 pm

Norc wrote:I should watch that movie!

Ich hasse deutch, die sprache. Warum hat ich Deutsch Fremdsprachen gewählt!?

For our non-Germanic/Scandanavian types...

"Itchy arse, Duke, die spreadeagled. Warm hat itches, Duke, sprained femur, a hit with the Jew." Not that it makes any sense in a Respectable language (English), of course! Rolling Eyes

by The Wobbit A Parody Thu May 17, 2012 1:11 pm

Thanks, Orwell. It must be fun to be multi-lingual!

by Tinuviel Fri May 18, 2012 5:31 am

Just wondering if anyone else caught the part where Iron Man called Hawkeye Legolas? I kind of flipped out in the theater Embarassed

and was shooshed accordingly.

by Eldorion Fri May 18, 2012 6:05 am

I did notice, and it made me laugh as well. Actually, I laughed more during this movie than I do during most comedies. The dialogue was really great. Very Happy

by Norc Sat May 26, 2012 2:56 pm

gonna see the avengers today Smile

thanks for the spoilers Wink

by Norc Sun May 27, 2012 12:34 am

ok. LOVED. IT!! but I think I should've seen Thor first scratch

but seriously! when they mentioned Legolas and my city I was just like adjfbshdjbsddhj!!! Very Happy

and Tom Hiddleston.... *u* he's just gorgeous!! <3

by Eldorion Sun May 27, 2012 3:22 am

I thought of you when they mentioned Tromso, Norc. Very Happy

by Norc Mon May 28, 2012 4:04 pm

I've made an imprint xD the sad thing is though, that both my friends had their head down the popcorn bucket so they didn't notice D: but they noticed the little Legolas moment Very Happy

by Mrs Figg Wed May 30, 2012 1:57 am

saw 'Limitless', a film about smart drugs that make you clever, and become President of the USA, not bad. cyclops

by Biffo Banks Wed May 30, 2012 11:09 am

Wood eet bere smut ta wanna bee przdent o UZA? Shocked

by chris63 Fri Jun 01, 2012 3:11 am

Watched Hugo last night. Its an ok film but wouldn't watch it again. Very slow, might have been better in 3D.
Also watched Sherloch Holmes, pretty good film. Going to watch the newer one tonight.

by Pettytyrant101 Fri Jun 01, 2012 1:25 pm

Was browsing about the Empire Film site and stumbled across an 'essay on the Wickerman'- I couldnt have summed things up better myself- I would not advise reading the original article if you havent seen the film yet but here is a version I have edited somewhat to keep the major spoilers out of it- Ive still put it in spoilers though for those who want to come to the film with no idea of it at all (the best approach in my view) but for those who may need some more persuasion this might help-

Spoiler:

by Ally Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:16 pm

I remember watching that film and it was terrible! Which is a shame, because Nicgolas Cage is normally great! (This isn't the version you love, right?)

by Pettytyrant101 Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:20 pm

Ally!!! The Cage version is an abomination- I am so saddened you have seen it and not th eoriginal as not knowing the basic set up and stroy will take away somewhat from the viewieng of the original- but the Cage version is to the original what me pissing in the snow (and getting it on my own shoe) is to the Mona Lisa. On eof them is awork of art the other is pure piss.