The TCU Football Jerk
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Several reviews I've read said it watches like a TV mini-series. Ouch
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Several reviews I've read said it watches like a TV mini-series. Ouch
Limp Lizard
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I think that many of the most enjoyable movie experiences I have had are the ones that I did not expect too much, then really liked the movie. OTOH the opposite is such a downer.
geezer
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If you're a Tom Clancy fan and enjoyed the movie "Hunt for Red October", I highly recommend the newest Clancy book: "Act of Defiance."
The new ghost authors are both former Navy with experience in the submarine, naval aviation, and SEAL communities.
It's a sequel to Red October, fast forwarded to a new generation. A great fictional bridge between the adventures of the past and present.
The new ghost authors are both former Navy with experience in the submarine, naval aviation, and SEAL communities.
It's a sequel to Red October, fast forwarded to a new generation. A great fictional bridge between the adventures of the past and present.
Prince of Purpoole II
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We saw Twisters the other day. Watchable and entertaining.
jack the frog
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On the subject of books, have you read Ian Tolls trilogy on the war in the Pacific? I’ve read nothing better, although Shattered Sword by Tully is in that quality range.
Max Hastings does great work on the war in Europe. His book Inferno is brilliant.
BrewingFrog
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In that vein, might I suggest some recent books you might find interesting: The works of Tom Burkhalter, starting with 'Everything We Had'. Burkhalter tells the fictional tale of two brothers in the SW Pacific Area in the beginning of WWII. Though it is fiction, Burkhalter builds his narrative on actual accounts and history, telling a gritty and tragic tale.
Also of interest are the recent works of Jeffrey R. Cox, chronicling the same time period and rough area, but is a straight ahead history. He delves into many Japanese sources (Much as Tully and Parshall did in Shattered Sword) giving a far richer picture of the events recounted. He also has a fairly dry sense of humor which shines through at appropriate moments. His series of histories begins with 'Rising Sun, Falling Skies' and in subsequent books, he has gotten us to October of 1943.
Enjoy!
Prince of Purpoole II
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Not to kidnap the movie thread but Helmet for My Pillow by Robert Leckie is a worthwhile read on the Pacific War, particularly Guadalcanal
ShadowFrog
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History nerd alert——
Max Hastings book on the Falkland Islands war is very read-able.
JugbandFrog
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Flyboys which gives great context for WHY Japan started the war and tells tale of Papa George Bush during WWII
JugbandFrog
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If you are a comic book nerd, the new Deadpool is perfect! I felt like a kid in Maverick Market twirling the old comic book rack deciding which comic books to buy
jack the frog
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Both good books.
Apologies for the movie thread diversion.
Frog-in-law1995
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Literally walked out of the Deadpool/Wolverine movie Saturday night. Ryan Reynolds is a smart, funny guy, but dear lord…just shut up once in a while.
In related news, I’m getting old.
In related news, I’m getting old.
Frog-in-law1995
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Which brings up an interesting question. During which movies have you walked out of the theater? This was my 4th.
First was South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut, but that was only because the sound in the theater was turned up so loud that the speakers were crackling and no one could find staff to turn it down. Whole audience left.
Second was Batman Begins. Christopher Nolan movies and the Omni Theater don’t mix, imo. Felt like I was going to have a seizure. Much better on a regular movie screen.
Third was a Mel Gibson movie called Edge of Darkness. Just bad timing on that one. Subject matter hit a little too close to home at the time. but eventually watched it and it was good.
First was South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut, but that was only because the sound in the theater was turned up so loud that the speakers were crackling and no one could find staff to turn it down. Whole audience left.
Second was Batman Begins. Christopher Nolan movies and the Omni Theater don’t mix, imo. Felt like I was going to have a seizure. Much better on a regular movie screen.
Third was a Mel Gibson movie called Edge of Darkness. Just bad timing on that one. Subject matter hit a little too close to home at the time. but eventually watched it and it was good.
tcudoc
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Me, Myself, and Irene
BrewingFrog
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I desperately wanted to walk out of Jurassic Park. Mrs. Brewingfrog wouldn't let me leave, and I had to sit there hoping those damned kids would be eaten. If Michael Chrichton wasn't already dead, that adaptation would have killed him. Bejeezus that was an annoying film...
Frog-in-law1995
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Pretty sure Crichton died well after the original came out. Don’t mean one of the more recent films?
Paradoxotaur
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Interesting take.
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jack the frog
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I seem to recall leaving the theater once many years ago but I think I was just pissed at the wife and went to the car. Probably not the movies fault.
I can say that a few movies have creeped me out over the years. The original Andromeda Strain (1971 release), Alien and The Exorcist come to mind. I really don't want anything to do with the Exorcist to this day.
Ron Swanson
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A. It basically is a TV mini-series.
B. TV mini-series are incredible these days. I’d rather watch a mini-series than a movie.
The TCU Football Jerk
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Yeah, but we both know what they meant.
