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Forum: The Books 03-26-2003, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,561
Posted By Darkside
Sting Well, I like a bit of Agatha Christie now and...

Well, I like a bit of Agatha Christie now and again, kind of light reading for me. Since I've read them all, I thought I would try something new. I can't say that I am enthralled. Not too far into...
Forum: The Books 03-25-2003, 09:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,561
Posted By Darkside
Sting It is a "courtroom drama", according to the book...

It is a "courtroom drama", according to the book jacket. I was curious, so I picked it up. Haven't started reading it, yet. I'll post again when I've started to give a quick review. ...
Forum: The Movies 03-25-2003, 05:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,076
Posted By Darkside
Sting And that is why beauty truly is in the eye of the...

And that is why beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder! <P>I am glad you found things to love, and it's always nice to post with someone of an opposing view that is nice and articulate! I hope...
Forum: The Movies 03-24-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,076
Posted By Darkside
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> They needed to give her...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> They needed to give her stuff to do to make her one of the main characters and to keep her familiar to the audience so that she doesn't appear the trophy bride at the end.<P>...
Forum: The Movies 03-24-2003, 03:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,076
Posted By Darkside
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>....it WAS garbage!<P>[or...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>....it WAS garbage!<P>[or at least more garbage than anything calling itself LotR has a right to have.]<P> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Oh Lindil! I couldn't agree more!<BR>I see no...
Forum: The Movies 03-24-2003, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,950
Posted By Darkside
Sting 1. 3<BR>2. 3<BR>3. 3<BR>4. 1<BR>5. 1<BR>6....

1. 3<BR>2. 3<BR>3. 3<BR>4. 1<BR>5. 1<BR>6. 3<BR>7. 3<BR>8. 3<BR>9. 3<BR>10. 1<BR>11. 1<BR>12. 4<BR>13. 1<BR>14. 1<BR>15. 1<BR>16. 1<BR>17. 1<BR>18. 1<BR>19. 1<BR>20. 1
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-13-2003, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,408
Posted By Darkside
Sting I'm just checking to see if mine works. If I...

I'm just checking to see if mine works. If I don't have a nifty little picture under my name, what exactly are you supposed to type into the picture line in the profile?

Thanks!


Yippee! It...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-02-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,546
Posted By Darkside
Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for ye...

Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for ye are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!

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Forum: The Movies 02-26-2003, 11:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,513
Posted By Darkside
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>We all generally agree that...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>We all generally agree that we didn't like parts of the movie, but just to talk about what those parts were helps ease the tension we have. By all of us agreeing we see that we...
Forum: The Movies 02-18-2003, 03:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,085
Posted By Darkside
Sting Thanks Saucepan Man! I heartily agree on the...

Thanks Saucepan Man! I heartily agree on the taking care issue.<P>Tar-Palantir, <BR> I, too, agree to disagree. And I <B>love</B> carrots!
Forum: The Movies 02-18-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,085
Posted By Darkside
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I was shouted down with...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I was shouted down with 'everyone has their opinion'. Yes, everyone does, and everyone has a right to express their opinion. This doesn't mean that I can't disagree with those...
Forum: The Movies 02-17-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,375
Posted By Darkside
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> In the fight with the cave...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> In the fight with the cave troll, wouldnt the beam of light turn him into stone?(Hes not an Olog-Hai,he is a cave troll) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>LOL <BR>I was thinking the same...
Forum: The Movies 02-17-2003, 11:23 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,085
Posted By Darkside
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I just want everyone to...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I just want everyone to enjoy coming here, not to leave feeling angry, bitter or upset; or engage in needless and futile personal arguments based on ludicrous...
Forum: The Movies 02-16-2003, 12:09 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,085
Posted By Darkside
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>At first I got mad at...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>At first I got mad at people yelling stupid things like 'abomination' and 'travesty' and 'sacrilege'. Now I just feel pity for them - pity that they have such small, unimportant...
Forum: The Movies 02-06-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,143
Posted By Darkside
Sting Saucepan Man, I'm glad you are with me on the...

Saucepan Man, I'm glad you are with me on the Huorns. <P>I guess I'm not one for radical changes in the storyline. Sorry. I am glad that you are able to get past them and enjoy the movies.
Forum: The Movies 02-06-2003, 09:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,143
Posted By Darkside
Sting Saucepan Man:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> On other...

Saucepan Man:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> On other threads, the point has been made that it would have been clumsy and time-consuming to show these other battles, so the Elves were at Helms Deep to...
Forum: The Movies 02-06-2003, 08:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,676
Posted By Darkside
Sting That's right Grimbold! The Only Travel Guide had...

That's right Grimbold! The Only Travel Guide had me rolling on the floor! I think he knows the story, he was just poking fun at the movie. Nothing is sacred to him. Sitck with his humor books,...
Forum: The Movies 02-06-2003, 10:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,143
Posted By Darkside
Sting H. C. - Ohh! Yes! Very good observation! Do you...

H. C. - Ohh! Yes! Very good observation! Do you think that the Three-Headed Scripwriting Monster stuck those lines in as a way of saying "Yeah, we screwed up. Does this make it bette?"
Forum: The Movies 02-02-2003, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,676
Posted By Darkside
Thanks Diamond! I didn't think to look for it...

Thanks Diamond! I didn't think to look for it there!
Forum: The Movies 02-02-2003, 10:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,676
Posted By Darkside
Sting I clicked on it and it took me straight to the...

I clicked on it and it took me straight to the article. Hmmmm... Did you try cutting and pasting it?<P>Sorry. I'll see what I can do.
Forum: The Movies 02-02-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,676
Posted By Darkside
Dave Barry's Review of TTT

For those of you who don't know, Dave Barry is an American columnist who is very funny and sometimes very silly. I found his review quite hysterical! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.<P>I don't...
Forum: The Movies 02-02-2003, 08:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,933
Posted By Darkside
Tar-Palantir, I completely agree with the 'grand...

Tar-Palantir, I completely agree with the 'grand unveiling' idea. I loved the exchange of glances that Tolkien wrote about. Peter Jackson could have still done his little 'love scenes' and Arwen...
Forum: The Movies 01-30-2003, 01:38 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 17,843
Posted By Darkside
Lindil:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> No the main...

Lindil:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> No the main problem, and that which keeps PJ's LotR form living fully up to it's potential, is the fact that the allure of writing/filming his own LotR was too...
Forum: The Movies 01-30-2003, 12:43 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,239
Posted By Darkside
Sting Why would Peter Jackson leave out the Paths of...

Why would Peter Jackson leave out the Paths of the Dead?? Isn't he a big horror/ghosty type of director? Think of the scene in the Dead Marshes. I don't think he could resist having Aragorn (with his...
Forum: The Movies 01-30-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,085
Posted By Darkside
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I haven't gone into any...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I haven't gone into any depth here, but the only reason you can call the changes made "atrocious" is if you are a hardcore book fan and are overly-obsessed with the exact...
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