Posts Tagged ‘Thriller’

Balibo

Selasa, Agustus 24th, 2010

Balibo
Balibo (2009)

IMDB rating: 7.10

Plot: As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic Jose Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East’s determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifies and an unlikely friendship develops between the last foreign correspondent in East Timor and the man who will become President. BALIBO is a political thriller that tells the true story of crimes that have been covered up for over thirty years.

Directors: Connolly Robert

Actors: Phillips Nathan,Winter Mark Leonard,Gameau Damon,Grantley Gyton,Isaac Oscar,LaPaglia Anthony,Sonkkila Paul,Winter Mark,Wright Tom,Thriller,

What is meant by "came with a lot of baggage"?
The full sentence is:

I was only 14 when my brother Tony was killed. After that people would say

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

Sabtu, Agustus 21st, 2010

The Friends of Eddie Coyle
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

IMDB rating: 7.30

Plot: Eddie’s friends are numerous, but the term friends is suspect. As a small time hood Eddie is about to go back to jail. In order to escape this fate he deals information on stolen guns to the feds. Simultaneously he is supplying arms to his bank robbing/kidnapping hoodlum chums. But who else is dealing with the feds? Who gets the blame for snitching on the bank robbers?

Directors: Yates Peter

Actors: Mitchum Robert,Boyle Peter,Jordan Richard,Keats Steven,Rocco Alex,Santos Joe,Ryan Mitch,MacLean Peter,O’Morrison Kevin,Lichterman Marvin,Tolkan James,Cowles Matthew,Crime,Thriller,Drama,

is The Friends of Eddie Coyle a good book?
I’m thinking of reading it, and have heard both good an bad things about it. The Dialogue is apparently good, but the story line is really straightforward. opinions?

Any other good read suggestions?


well worth a read

for some good crime books about twice as long as this one try any by Michael Connelly or Harlen Coben

im back | Feb 12, 1973

Fire Down Below

Selasa, Juli 20th, 2010

Fire Down Below
Fire Down Below (1997)

IMDB rating: 4.30

Plot: EPA agent Jack Taggart is Stunned to hear from his boss Phil Pratt that his best friend and fellow agent Frank Elkins has been found dead in Kentucky after Frank’s truck plunged into a river. The Kentucky State Police believes that it was an accident, but the EPA believes it was no accident. It all began with an anonymous letter from the small town of Jackson, Kentucky. Frank was sent to Jackson to investigate what the letter described as some kind of pollution that is causing fish to die and causing people to get sick enough to die. Frank sent back water and soil samples that all tested off the charts for toxic substances. After Frank discovered that the Hanner Coal Company, owned by Orin Hanner Sr., is being paid to dump toxic waste into an abandoned coal mine shaft, Frank ended up dead. Jack is assigned to go to Jackson, where his contact will be Reverend Bob Goodall, who runs a church in Jackson. After arriving in Jackson, Jack finds out that he’ll be staying in a room in the church’s basement, and as Jack’s contact, of course Bob knows that Jack will be going undercover as a carpenter. Jack begins by repairing the roof at a house where he meets Henry Carr, his wife, and his kids Edie, Alberta, Christine, and Walter. Walter is sick because of the pollution. That night, Hanner’s son Orin Hanner Jr., also known as Junior, spies on the church along with corrupt Sheriff Lloyd, who is on Hanner’s payroll. On the next day, when Jack goes into downtown Jackson, he meets Betsy Hamill and her twin sister Patsy Hamill. Jack then walks down the street and introduces himself to Cotton Harry. Then Jack takes some water samples. At church on Sunday, Bob introduces Jack to everyone, and tells everyone that Jack is a carpenter. During lunchtime at the church, Jack introduces himself to Sarah Kellogg, a local outcast who is a beekeeper. Sarah has a brother named Earl. Jack goes to Sarah’s house and offers to repair the steps on her front porch. Over time, Jack comes to believe that something is bothering Sarah, and it’s something dark. Jack wants to save her from whatever it is, while trying to bring Hanner and his crew down.

Directors: Enriquez Alcala Felix

Actors: Seagal Steven,Lang Stephen,Hunt Brad,Kristofferson Kris,Stanton Harry Dean,Helm Levon,Collie Mark,Harvey Alex,Bruce Ed,Masur Richard,Krawic Michael,Jeter Clay,Thriller,Drama,Action,

Wall Marked After Removing Dado Rail?
Hi Guys.
Im doing a bit of DIY in the lounge.
When I moved in to the house there was a dado rail around the middle of the room and the fire place wasn’t centre.
Ive taken down all of the dado rail and brought a beautiful new fire suite.
Only problem is, after removing the dado rail the wall is left with marks where the wall above and below was painted to the dado rail.
The dado was only glued on so it came off easily enough, no screw holes or missing plaster.
I sampled painting a spot, and as expected, the marks can be seen.
So, I tried sanding the "dado area" with an electric sander, then put on a coat of paint, it still seems to be visible.
Will it be hidden if I use lots of coats of paint?
Before I sanded the area, rubbing my hand across the wall, the gap could clearly be feels. But after sanding it, it felt very smooth, so I am surprised that the marks are still showing.

Help with this would be very much appreciated, I want my walls to look as good as possible.

Thanks.


Sanding the walls was a good idea that will help immensely but the marks you are seeing is the glue that soaked into the wall from the dado board, get some primer sealer and paint that on first let dry then paint with your color you might have to use a couple extra coats of paint too.
clean queen | Feb 09, 2010


Paint will not cover it. Buy some ‘lightweight filler’ from any major DIY store. It is very easy to use and requires very little rubbing down. Scrape off any high spots with a sharp scraper. Then lose the remaining imperfections with the filler. Lightly sand with 180 grade production paper. Use matt emulsion if you can as this hides imperfections.
BARRY | Feb 09, 2010


Had a similar prob with glued on pic frames…you need to fine fill it with filler then sand all as one to blend it in, you may need to put 2/3 coats of paint on to finally erase any sign of the rail??

I’ll be back in 10 with the name of a good filler that sands down easily and easy to work with…
Polyfilla one fill )Polycell( What the tradesmen use (thats if your in the U.K.??
Bonzo | Feb 09, 2010

Lookout, The

Sabtu, Juli 3rd, 2010

Lookout, The
Lookout, The (2007)

IMDB rating: 7.40

Plot: An admired high school hockey player (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) with a bright future foolishly takes a drive in the night with his girl friend and two other friends with his headlights off with devastating results. The former athlete is left with a brain injury that prevents him from remembering many things for extended periods of time. To compensate, he keeps notes in a small notebook to aid him in remembering what he is to do. He also lives with a blind friend (Jeff Daniels) who aids him. Obviously, with the mental incapacitation, he is unable to have meaningful work. Thus he works as a night cleaning man in a bank. It is there he comes under the scrutiny of a gang planning to rob the bank. The leader (Matthew Goode) befriends him and gets him involved with a young woman (Isla Fisher) who further reels him in. After they get close and after reeling him in with his own failures, the bank plan unfolds. Confused but wanting to escape his current existence, he initially goes along with the scheme. After realizing he is being used, he attempts to stop the robbery, which of course immediately goes awry. Bruce McGill and Alberta Watson also co-star as the young man’s parents, who still search for the person that was there before the tragic crash.

Directors: Frank Scott

Actors: Gordon-Levitt Joseph,Daniels Jeff,Goode Matthew,McGill Bruce,Di Zio Sergio,Huband David,Dunham Greg,Kelly Morgan,Berg Aaron,Crime,Drama,Thriller,

How to handle a job interview?
I am currently on the lookout for a job as I have just completed my diploma studies. I will be 27 years old this year, and basically I have about 4 years of work experience.

I have had difficulties securing jobs since I left my last job in October 2008, which was one of the main reasons why I went on to take up a diploma. Currently, having just started looking for jobs again, I am beginning to worry if my being too quiet/introverted plays a part in my failure to impress my interviewers.

I suppose I could say I’ve been rather passive during interviews, as I seldom seem to take the initiative to be more interactive (eg. show enthusiasm in the job, company, position, etc). Sometimes when the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for them, I usually end up feeling a little stumped as to what to ask and I feel like I want to ask something (to show my interest) but my mind just to have gone blank. Would this mean that I was purely unprepared for the interview?

My character has always been a rather passive, shy, quiet type and socially, I am one who seldom initiates especially when it comes to new people. I am also starting to wonder if I have a lack of confidence. And I feel that all these are causing me to lose out and end up not getting further shortlisted or selected.

What are the typical questions I should/can ask during an interview in order to show the interviewer that I am genuinely interested in the position?

How can I boost my confidence and be more interactive and enthusiastic without thinking to myself "this isn’t me"? Or do I really have to "put on an act" just for the sake of impressing the interviewer by being who I’m not (in a sense)?


IF U A GRL!!! i like girls like you…lolxx BACK 2 ANSWER!!!

NEVER GO TO A WAR UNPREPARED!!!!!!!!

(1) practice speaking a few lines…even praising urself in front of mirror
(2) search about in GOOGLE!!! about the company where you are going…
learn what they do?? why they gud at it? what can you do to add value to company?
(3) take a piece of paper write ur strong points on 1 side n weak on another… then work on your weaknesses…..
(4) MOST IMP!!! Dont post such personal questions… learn to solve your problem… you do not need me or any1 else for that matter to tell you..about YOUR LIFE!!!
(5) IMP!! 2 nights before you have your next interview… go watch a movie…or go on date…don’t even think of your interview…

YOU DO THIS!!!
And i promise you next tym you go to an interview n they ask you… to ask them a question you will definately say…
"Sir, can you please ask me a few more of those questions… coz i came way 2 prepared to leave without answering 3 more questions…"

BE HAPPY!!!
NOT DEJECTED!!
OK

Earn $10 in under a minute!!!
http://e-mailpaysu.com/members/index.cgi ?daksham

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Daksham Ratanchandani | Feb 11, 2010

Lookout, The

Selasa, Juni 29th, 2010

Lookout, The
Lookout, The (2007)

IMDB rating: 7.40

Plot: An admired high school hockey player (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) with a bright future foolishly takes a drive in the night with his girl friend and two other friends with his headlights off with devastating results. The former athlete is left with a brain injury that prevents him from remembering many things for extended periods of time. To compensate, he keeps notes in a small notebook to aid him in remembering what he is to do. He also lives with a blind friend (Jeff Daniels) who aids him. Obviously, with the mental incapacitation, he is unable to have meaningful work. Thus he works as a night cleaning man in a bank. It is there he comes under the scrutiny of a gang planning to rob the bank. The leader (Matthew Goode) befriends him and gets him involved with a young woman (Isla Fisher) who further reels him in. After they get close and after reeling him in with his own failures, the bank plan unfolds. Confused but wanting to escape his current existence, he initially goes along with the scheme. After realizing he is being used, he attempts to stop the robbery, which of course immediately goes awry. Bruce McGill and Alberta Watson also co-star as the young man’s parents, who still search for the person that was there before the tragic crash.

Directors: Frank Scott

Actors: Gordon-Levitt Joseph,Daniels Jeff,Goode Matthew,McGill Bruce,Di Zio Sergio,Huband David,Dunham Greg,Kelly Morgan,Berg Aaron,Crime,Drama,Thriller,

How to handle a job interview?
I am currently on the lookout for a job as I have just completed my diploma studies. I will be 27 years old this year, and basically I have about 4 years of work experience.

I have had difficulties securing jobs since I left my last job in October 2008, which was one of the main reasons why I went on to take up a diploma. Currently, having just started looking for jobs again, I am beginning to worry if my being too quiet/introverted plays a part in my failure to impress my interviewers.

I suppose I could say I’ve been rather passive during interviews, as I seldom seem to take the initiative to be more interactive (eg. show enthusiasm in the job, company, position, etc). Sometimes when the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for them, I usually end up feeling a little stumped as to what to ask and I feel like I want to ask something (to show my interest) but my mind just to have gone blank. Would this mean that I was purely unprepared for the interview?

My character has always been a rather passive, shy, quiet type and socially, I am one who seldom initiates especially when it comes to new people. I am also starting to wonder if I have a lack of confidence. And I feel that all these are causing me to lose out and end up not getting further shortlisted or selected.

What are the typical questions I should/can ask during an interview in order to show the interviewer that I am genuinely interested in the position?

How can I boost my confidence and be more interactive and enthusiastic without thinking to myself "this isn’t me"? Or do I really have to "put on an act" just for the sake of impressing the interviewer by being who I’m not (in a sense)?


IF U A GRL!!! i like girls like you…lolxx BACK 2 ANSWER!!!

NEVER GO TO A WAR UNPREPARED!!!!!!!!

(1) practice speaking a few lines…even praising urself in front of mirror
(2) search about in GOOGLE!!! about the company where you are going…
learn what they do?? why they gud at it? what can you do to add value to company?
(3) take a piece of paper write ur strong points on 1 side n weak on another… then work on your weaknesses…..
(4) MOST IMP!!! Dont post such personal questions… learn to solve your problem… you do not need me or any1 else for that matter to tell you..about YOUR LIFE!!!
(5) IMP!! 2 nights before you have your next interview… go watch a movie…or go on date…don’t even think of your interview…

YOU DO THIS!!!
And i promise you next tym you go to an interview n they ask you… to ask them a question you will definately say…
"Sir, can you please ask me a few more of those questions… coz i came way 2 prepared to leave without answering 3 more questions…"

BE HAPPY!!!
NOT DEJECTED!!
OK

Earn $10 in under a minute!!!
http://e-mailpaysu.com/members/index.cgi ?daksham

Like my answer. Please, Checkout my website..
http://www.daksham.tk
Daksham Ratanchandani | Feb 11, 2010

Batman Forever

Selasa, April 27th, 2010

Batman Forever
Batman Forever (1995)

IMDB rating: 5.40

Plot: Riddle me this, riddle me that, you’ll find adventure on the wings of a bat! Batman, Two-Face, the Riddler, Dr. Chase Meridian and Robin star in the third film in the Batman series that thunders along on Batmobile, Batwing, Batboat, Batsub and bold heroics.

Directors: Schumacher Joel

Actors: Kilmer Val,Kilmer Val,Jones Tommy Lee,Jones Tommy Lee,Carrey Jim,Carrey Jim,O’Donnell Chris,O’Donnell Chris,Gough Michael,Hingle Pat,Auberjonois Rene,Action,Crime,Thriller,

Batman Storyline Help?
I got the movies Batman(1989), Batman Return,Batman Forever and Batman&Robin.I want to see them as a continued story with each other.In what order i must see them please?
Thank you for that quick answer Lisa.But what did you mean with Help get the man-boy love out of your head?


You have them in the correct order. It’s a good example of how a movie series goes from good to bad — horribly bad — in just four films.

| Dec 16, 2009


Actually, you wrote them down in the right order =). Batman, then batman returns, then batman forever, then batman and robin.

However, if you’re taking all of these in order at once, a good dose of begins and dark knight might be needed afterward to help get the man-boy love out of your head.
Lisa G | Dec 16, 2009

Transformers

Jumat, April 23rd, 2010

Transformers
Transformers (2007)

IMDB rating: 7.50

Plot: A long time ago, far away on the planet of Cybertron, a war was being waged between the noble Autobots (led by the wise Optimus Prime) and the devious Decepticons (commanded by the dreaded Megatron) for control over the Allspark, a mystical talisman that would grant unlimited power to whoever possessed it. The Autobots managed to smuggle the Allspark off the planet, but Megatron blasted off in search of it. He eventually tracked it to the planet of Earth (circa 1850), but his reckless desire for power sent him right into the Arctic Ocean, and the sheer cold forced him into a paralyzed state. His body was later found by Captain Archibald Witwicky, and before going into a comatose state Megatron used the last of his energy to engrave a map, showing the location of the Allspark, into the Captain’s glasses, and send a transmission to Cybertron. He is then carted away by the Captain’s ship. A century later, Sam Witwicky, nicknamed Spike by his friends, buys his first car. To his shock, he discovers it to be Bumblebee, an Autobot in disguise who is to protect Spike, as he bears the Captain’s glasses and the map carved on them. But Bumblebee is not the only Transformer to have arrived on Earth - in the desert of Qatar, the Decepticons Blackout and Scorponok attack a U.S. military base, causing the Pentagon to send their special Sector Seven agents to capture all “specimens of this alien race,” and Spike and his girlfriend Mikaela find themselves in the middle of a grand battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, stretching from Hoover Dam all the way to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, within the depths of Hoover Dam, the cryogenically stored form of Megatron awakens…

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Directors: Bay Michael

Actors: LaBeouf Shia,Duhamel Josh,Gibson Tyrese,Voight Jon,Anderson Anthony,Turturro John,O’Neill Michael,Cullen Peter,Bodin Charlie,Caldwell Andrew,Cox Bryan,David Keith,Doss Frederic,Action,Adventure,Sci-Fi,Thriller,

Why have Twilight 1+2 have not been nominated 4 Best picture+how come the actors?
And how come actors Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner or Robert Pattinson haven’t been nominated 4 best actors or supporting actors. The produces spent $87 million on the movies, the movie grossed $1,089,275,896, and the 3 actors, especially Taylor and Robert began receive a lot of attention from Hollywood. What more do the oscar people want? F***ing animated Up, and Inglorious bastards, a mockery of World War II gets chosen over Twilight. I’m pissed that film like these and Transformers, Harry Potter and Star Trek goes unnoticed by the oscar people.


Because Twilight is shit.
I Hate Yahoo | Feb 05, 2010


…. why isn’t Twilight nominated? Because the only people who enjoy it are little teen girls.

Up was a great hearty movie, and Inglorious Bastards was hilarious. Obviously they would be chosen over Twilight.
Graffiti Is Art, Not A Crime | Feb 05, 2010


Same reason Jackass the Movie Parts 1 & 2, Epic Movie, Disaster Movie, Meet the Spartans, etc. didn’t get nominated.

Twilight is of the same ‘quality’ (if you could call it that) of those movies.
brian2412 | Feb 05, 2010


I know you would like to imagine that the movies deserve a reward, but in all honesty, they are very terribly filmed movies. Anyone that had no idea what twilight was about would probably not have enjoyed waitching the movies for the first time.
Julian | Feb 05, 2010


the base awards on quality and talent. twilight lacks both.
Hidden Track | Feb 05, 2010


Sweetie, I hate to tell you this, but the majority of people hate those movies. I am one of the majority. The world is not full of pre-teens with raging hormones. Up and Inglorious Basterds were both good films with great acting and an impressive and unique storyline…They don’t choose films based off of the amount of money grossed…

These are some previous Best Picture winners…

Schindler’s List(1993)
The Deer Hunter(1978)
The Departed(2006)
Crash(2005)

Previous Nominees…
There Will Be Blood(2007)
Milk(2008)
The Pianist(2002)
The Shawshank Redemption(1994)

…do you really think Twilight deserves the same recognition as those movies?
CAUTION: MAY CAUSE HICCUPS! | Feb 05, 2010


probably because there are many twilight fans and it would be a pitiful battle against others also the movies sucked a55…im not a twilight fan
unfortunately half my class is
watch all the twilight fans give me a thumbs down XD
girl | Feb 05, 2010


nothing to do wiht twilight has been nominated kind for any kind of award bcuz twilight f***ing sucks.
they shouldnt be nominated for any kind of awards.
Sarah <3 | Feb 05, 2010


Because they sucked. The oscars don’t grant trophies for high grossing movies supported by teeny boppers. They grant oscars for good acting and those two yahoos in that movie are far from great actors. Teen movies and action movies with cut & paste plots don’t get oscars. They never have and never will. Sorry.
Harry Ball | Feb 05, 2010


Because it only appeals to immature teenage girls. Why WOULD it be nominated for those things? Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are only mediocre. Taylor Lautner could do mcuh better if given the opportunity to be in a good movie.

Again, those actors don’t receive a lot of attention in Hollywood, they receive a lot of attention in junior high locker rooms.

Even the people I know that enjoyed the books say the movies sucked.
Bert | Feb 05, 2010


The reason is cuz oscars are not for WORST movie of the year.

Now maybe some doctors might think the Twilight movies are good…cuz it works almost as good as anesthesia, and without drugs.

Also, it’s really hard to nominate a movie for something if u slept thru it.
Destroyer of Dumbasses | Feb 05, 2010


Twilight has to be one of the worst books ever written, and the movie backs this up. I lost respect for the actors that said yes to playing a role in the movie, surely they would have read the script before saying yes. The day Twilight gets nominated for best anything, I’ll ride a horse naked through the streets of Paris.
Becky | Feb 05, 2010


twilight is a great movie, (the books are better) but they decided to go with summit entertainment for some odd reason, and summit sucks at special animation, graphics, and pretend images, which is alot of what twilight is, though the content is wonderful in the books, they condense the movie too much for lazy people, and the make up doesn’t even cover the vampires faces all the time…
rosie | Feb 05, 2010


Well they may get a Razzie nod for the next movie so dont feel too blue. Also, Becky, you better get your birthday suit out because MTV rewards crap, so get your horse ready for the Movie Awards.
gataroo | Feb 05, 2010


Not trying to sound rude in any way; But you’re talking about the OSCARS. The Oscars is a very high class motion picture academy. At least more than half of the critiques there can give you millions of reason why it wasnt nominated. But for the kind of movie of what Twilight is, one reason is GOOD enough. I have nothing against Twilight at all, im just pointing the facts. You’re dealing with professional directors, producers, actors, critiques, and more. There some amazing people. But what the other person said is right. Twilight fits more in the MTV awards. for TEENS.
Joanne | Feb 05, 2010


Because Twilight only appeals to teenage girls and is also a bad movie, the book is also bad. Up and Inglorious Basterds are both very good movies and the academy awards are for good movies. As for the actors all three of the ones you mentioned cannot act, the only reason they do so well in the twilight movies is because the material sucks.
samkartozia | Feb 05, 2010


Probably because ( in my opinion ) vampire/werewolves in modern 21st century is not very interesting anymore. It didn’t get most of the attention all ages viewers. I think
Setsuna S | Feb 05, 2010

Stigmata

Kamis, April 22nd, 2010

Stigmata
Stigmata (1999)

IMDB rating: 6.00

Plot: A priest from the Vatican is sent in to investigate claims that a small town in Brazil has a church where statues bleed from the eyes. Meanwhile, a young woman in the U.S. begins to show signs of stigmata, the wounds of Christ. The priest from the Vatican links up with her and cares for her as she is increasingly afflicted by the stigmata. Her ranting and raving finally begins to make sense to the priest who starts to question what his religion has stood for for the last 1900 years.

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Directors: Wainwright Rupert

Actors: Pryce Jonathan,Byrne Gabriel,Colantoni Enrico,Muldoon Patrick,Serbedzija Rade,Kopache Thomas,Latessa Dick,Toub Shaun,Hodges Tom,Duke Shaun,Fantasy,Mystery,Drama,Horror,Thriller,

So what is the big

Star Trek: Nemesis

Rabu, April 21st, 2010

Nemesis
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

IMDB rating: 6.40

Plot: On their way to Riker’s and Troi’s honeymoon, the Enterprise is sent near the neutral zone to Romulan space, and picks up a prototypic twin of android Data. Immediately they are further sent to Romulus, where a new praetor, Shinzon, a human cloned from Captain Picard who lives on the slave planet Remus, appears to want peace with the Federation. But then the crew detects a break-in on their computer systems, and Picard is captured by the Remans because Shinzon needs him as his only matching supplier of genetic material. Picard and the Enterprise can escape, only to find themselves battling Shinzon’s completely cloaked Warbird, who is after the complete destruction of earth.

Directors: Baird Stuart

Actors: Stewart Patrick,Frakes Jonathan,Spiner Brent,Burton LeVar,Dorn Michael,Hardy Linda,Perlman Ron,Ciccolella Jude,Dale Alan,Berg John,Owen Michael,Action,Adventure,Sci-Fi,Thriller,Drama,

Has the new Star Trek movie obliterated the Star Trek franchise?
SInce the success of the new film, new people have been wooed to the franchise - however, many are discovering that the franchise is nowhere as great as the new film.

In addition, the franchise as it was prior to the film is now "set in an alternate" universe - and is no longer relevant. Its gone.

Of course there will be some who will resent that notion - but I somehow cannot see Paramount splashing huge amounts of cash on that time-line anymore - the last time they did - it was called Nemesis.

New fans who like the film MAY have to wait for the sequel or a new series - and that could take years.

Has Paramount chucked out the baby with the bathwater?

Opinions please.


I would say that it is the other way around. The new film, in combination with the ill fated Enterprise series have actually done a lot of harm to the franchise. They haven’t made it irrelevant, they have tainted the name of Star Trek, and people who see them won’t bother to look at the older ones.

The original star trek and TNG, plus the original films had a massive cult following that sustained the Star Trek franchise for decades through conventions and merchandise, not to mention video games and DVD sales.

However, enterprise and the new film do NOT have this cult following. They are highly polished yet highly generic action/adventure properties that have failed to attract a sustainable audience, and which have actually turned off a lot of potential fans who have seen Enterprise and the new movie and instead of becoming interested in the originals have labeled them as being dumb action movies/series without even watching them. And thus have not become fans and have not gone on to support the franchise by buying merchandise or attending conventions.

This is a complete disaster. A new generation of fans has been lost before they were even found, and it will cost Start Trek in the long term by killing off potential sources of revenue. While the existing fan base ages and dwindles it is not being replaced because of these dumb movies/series.

Nemesis was a a mistake, In fact it was exactly the same mistake. Both the new film and Nemesis were action movies with a Star Trek theme, not actual Star Trek movies. They were aimed at action movie fans, not Star Trek fans. They took out most of the adventure and the science fiction and ended up making Die Hard in space. which frankly sucked.

There won’t be any new films using the old actors, not because the new film killed off the franchise, but because most of the original/TNG actors are old and wrinkly and only really suited for cameos, and because they don’t want to do a new film because they know that the studios will ruin it like they did with Nemesis.

Meilien | Jun 06, 2009


i don care
i love movies
supremeunitedstatesofindia | Jun 06, 2009


Yes. It may be a yoof oriented movie, but it’s not star trek
Avondrow | Jun 06, 2009


The sequel is slated for 2011. That’s reasonable, even though I’d like to see it next week;)

It’s true that I (not a trekkie) am not going to check out all the previous Star Trek films. I’ve seen a couple of them on TV, have watched some episodes of the series .. but it now feels dated. I’m totally digging the new crew and look forward to seeing more of them. Especially Spock, he’s always been my fave char and Quinto is perfect.

I don’t get your question. What Paramount wisely did is to lift the franchise out of its narrow niche. Look at the box office numbers of the previous Star Trek films! Not impressive at all. The new Star Trek is doing tremendously well. So what’s the problem?
FilmTVfan | Jun 06, 2009


they have made a bit of a pigs ear of it, plus all that alternate timeline stuff is a major headache. it was bad enough with the occasional mirror universe episodes on trek and back to the future 2
Darth Tidiot | Jun 06, 2009


The canon information up until the point at which the movie split off into the "alternate universe" still IS relevant. Just saying.

I’m a new fan. I’ll be waiting for the sequels. I’m sure there won’t be a new series with all the actors they used in the new film.

By the way, I may enjoy action films, but that does not make me a neanderthal. And if it turns out that the next film is reported to have little to no action, I’ll STILL show up to watch it. I’ll be happy to watch it.
ZER0 C00L

Cursed

Selasa, April 20th, 2010

Cursed
Cursed (2005)

IMDB rating: 4.70

Plot: Ellie has been taking care of her younger brother Jimmy since their parents death. One night after picking him up from a party they are involved in a car accident on Mullholland Drive. While trying to rescue a woman from the other car a creature attacks and kills her, also injuring both Ellie and Jimmy. After some research Jimmy realizes the creature could only have been a werewolf.

Directors: Craven Wes

Actors: Solar,Mora Daniel Edward,Eisenberg Jesse,Ventimiglia Milo,Acker Jonny,Ladin Eric,Jackson Joshua,Mears Derek,Offerman Nick,Rosenbaum Michael,Fantasy,Horror,Thriller,

Episode 5: Rampage: Am I cursed?
15.10.09

Rampage seems ready to lose it after having watched his team lose the first four fights.

One more loss and it seems like he may just lose it.

Who else is kind of looking forward to seeing this?

The Episode

Show begins with Rashad and