I'm only going to list my pick of the best. I looked over a list of 2008 movies and realized I only saw one or two that were truly awful.
Best
1. In Bruges
2. Frost/Nixon
3. Dark Knight
4. Sukiyaki Western Django
5. Let the Right One in
This movie is a great judge of character. My friends and I have decided that if a person sees it and doesn't like it, you probably shouldn't be friends with them.
The thing is, this is true. Don't people want someone who is smarter, more capable, and more aware of the world than the average person is? McCain is none of those.
A majority of Chinese kung fu that's taught today (all over the world, including China) is for show. You can still find teachers who know the original, effective styles, but it's more rare.
So I don't know if I believe this or not, but it's definitely plausible in my opinion.
kitfisto, Spook Country was really good. I liked Pattern Recognition more, but I really enjoyed this one (I'm actually still more of a fan of the Neuromancer series, though).
I may not buy one, especially immediately, but I'm still excited to see what it'll be like. I'm tired of all the purely negative comments on engadget, etc. Yes, sony is screwing up, but I'd still like to see the product.
That was awesome.
posted by camel of space 15 years ago
In "Best and worst movies of 2008"
I would like to add that I agree with flurker. Burn After Reading was horrible.
posted by camel of space 15 years ago
I'm only going to list my pick of the best. I looked over a list of 2008 movies and realized I only saw one or two that were truly awful. Best 1. In Bruges 2. Frost/Nixon 3. Dark Knight 4. Sukiyaki Western Django 5. Let the Right One in
posted by camel of space 15 years ago
In "Election Projection."
Who is supporting McCain? I haven't met any of these people
posted by camel of space 16 years ago
In "Behind the Dude: Steve Buscemi on "The Big Lebowski" "
This movie is a great judge of character. My friends and I have decided that if a person sees it and doesn't like it, you probably shouldn't be friends with them.
posted by camel of space 16 years ago
In "Michael Phelps' victory dance is innate, scientists say."
I wish I could watch the Olympics on a non-US tv channel. I'm sick of only hearing about US athletes, as well as seeing how truly obnoxious they are.
posted by camel of space 16 years ago
In "Things Younger Than John McCain"
I just remembered that McCain was a prisoner of war, which means he should become president.
posted by camel of space 16 years ago
The thing is, this is true. Don't people want someone who is smarter, more capable, and more aware of the world than the average person is? McCain is none of those.
posted by camel of space 16 years ago
In "Is "Canadian" the new racial slur in the American South?"
I'd rather be known as a canadian than an american. And I am an american.
posted by camel of space 16 years ago
In "How to pose."
Poseur, poser.
posted by camel of space 17 years ago
In "Ninja dishonours Shaolin Temple, monks seek legal recourse."
A majority of Chinese kung fu that's taught today (all over the world, including China) is for show. You can still find teachers who know the original, effective styles, but it's more rare. So I don't know if I believe this or not, but it's definitely plausible in my opinion.
posted by camel of space 17 years ago
In "10 recording bloopers that made the album."
I thought this was cool. I also agree with the site, that Working Class Hero does sound strange. I do find the difference in tone obnoxious.
posted by camel of space 17 years ago
In "Curious George: What're the last 5 books you've read?"
kitfisto, Spook Country was really good. I liked Pattern Recognition more, but I really enjoyed this one (I'm actually still more of a fan of the Neuromancer series, though).
posted by camel of space 17 years ago
Spook Country, William Gibson Shadow of the Shadow Returning as Shadows Some Clouds Return to the Same City, the last four by Paco Ignacio Taibo II.
posted by camel of space 17 years ago
In "Newsfilter: Bridge collapses over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis."
Yeah, it was pretty shocking to hear about it at 6:15 and to see pictures when I turned the local news on.
posted by camel of space 17 years ago
In ""They're jealous -- it gives a great shower,""
Yeah, I thought of Seinfeld immediately.
posted by camel of space 17 years ago
In "Al Gore book excerpt: The Assault on Reason."
I hope he runs.
posted by camel of space 17 years ago
In "Wii Have a Problem."
I'm really sick of people complaining because they let go of their controller.
posted by camel of space 18 years ago
In "Playstation 3 in PAL regions delayed."
I may not buy one, especially immediately, but I'm still excited to see what it'll be like. I'm tired of all the purely negative comments on engadget, etc. Yes, sony is screwing up, but I'd still like to see the product.
posted by camel of space 18 years ago
In "Drinking juice can help prevent Alzheimer's."
How about people drink more water and eat more fruit. I bet that would have better results.
posted by camel of space 18 years ago
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