R&M Sandwich Bar (No Ham Allowed)

[Cain]

Oh btw Cain, my cover of 'Blinded By Fear' may just give you a run for your money :P

Mine has all real instruments, i've done the drums all ready.

Sweet. :) I plan on listening once all the entries are in and finalized. Until then I scoff at any and all competition. :p

I'm betting it's good though. I do not have multi-talented instrumental skills, just a good ear. On the plus side, the drums I'm working with now sound much more real than SHIDI MIDI.

MetalFan: No, you're all confused. Washington is the state, Seattle is the city. And Washington is the shorthand for Washington DC. Everybody refers to the state with "state" added as a qualifier, as in: "I'm from Washington state."

[ATM]

Washington is a state on the west coast.

Can somebody give me a definition of power metal?

[Bazarov]

I got it. You know, I usually see it as plain Washington and not Washington DC and I was told that there is another city named Washington in Seattle :confused:

No man, :lol: Seattle is a city in the state Washington.

So there's a state called Washington on the West coast of America. Then on the East coast there's an area of ceded land called Washington DC.

[Stoic]

a faster and more symphonic maiden with choruses, maybe?

[Cain]

Washington is a state on the west coast.

Can somebody give me a definition of power metal?

One of the most gloriously pretentious, bombastic, retro, and overall least threatening of all modern "extreme" metal genres. Characteristics include a powerful vocalist with operatic tones and vibrato, very fast and extremely melodic guitars, choirs and orchestra backing them up, with fantasy themes often inspired by Tolkein and/or Broadway (Nightwish, for instance). A theatrical form of modern metal.

[Stoic]

No man, Seattle is a city in the state Washington.

So there's a state called Washington on the West coast of America. Then on the East coast there's an area of ceded land called Washington DC.

hmm...it makes sense. I'll google a US map right now

[Lord Abortion]

Everyone does tributes to Maiden, and alot of them are quite good.

well I'm doing vox for the cover maidenthread band

it will be interesting because I am going to do them clean :eek:

oh yes...

ah your sister on MX- now you can't mention your pron, drugs, wild nights of sex, frenzied masturbation etc. on here anymore :upset:

[Stoic]

are you doing the vocals for the cragmaiden guy? He should improve the riffs first. So, are you a bruce dickinson wannabe :P?

[Lord Abortion]

are you doing the vocals for the cragmaiden guy? He should improve the riffs first. So, are you a bruce dickinson wannabe :P?
he's second guitar for the thread

me-vocals
ash- guitar
crag- guitar
ETT- bass
Gur- Drums
I wish I was a bruce wannabe, my vocals (clean) are closer to blaze or the lower end of Matt Barlow's range

[Stoic]

he's second guitar for the thread

me-vocals
ash- guitar
crag- guitar
ETT- bass
Gur- Drums
I wish I was a bruce wannabe, my vocals (clean) are closer to blaze or the lower end of Matt Barlow's range

sounds interesting, cant wait to hear it. Same with Blinded by Fear (all instruments by 88 fingers of Joe), Transylvanian Hunger (br3ad man will make it symphonic) and A fine day to die (magicaltroll seems excited), technical anato song name of which I dont remember by 12ounces. The amon amarth cover is the best so far.

[Lord Abortion]

sounds interesting, cant wait to hear it. Same with Blinded by Fear (all instruments by 88 fingers of Joe), Transylvanian Hunger (br3ad man will make it symphonic) and A fine day to die (magicaltroll seems excited), technical anato song name of which I dont remember by 12ounces. The amon amarth cover is the best so far.
Different competition, this is the official threads covers competition, you're thinking of July Metal covers.. totally different :p

[Stoic]

****, didnt know there was another competition (lies, knew just didnt bother to check). Alright, I'll shut it up now :D

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Dammit. I just got back from the dentist. I'm getting my freaking wisdom teeth removed tomorrow. :angry: Wisdom teeth my ***. More like idiocy teeth. :fistshake:

I guitar for Tool in the ***OFFICIAL*** thread cover competition. :cool:

[Lord Abortion]

anyone who is interested, and british, there are highlights of the metal hammer awards on ITV now...

[Digital Love]

anyone who is interested, and british, there are highlights of the metal hammer awards on ITV now...
James Brown > Metal Hammer awards.

[MBS]

Right now I'm eating lunch... at 4 o clock.

Top Ramen and a Pepsi.

I think I might have to make another packet.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

What flavor is it? I love Ramen. The stuff is dirt cheap too. :cool: Where do you live anyways? You're somewhere on the west coast, right? /resides in Southeastern Washington.

:lol:@ my avatar! 30 second paint hackjob.

[MBS]

What flavor is it? I love Ramen. The stuff is dirt cheap too. :cool: Where do you live anyways? You're somewhere on the west coast, right? /resides in Southeastern Washington

Chicken. :cool:

I live in So Cal.

[Jom]

EDIT: Jom, why did you not friend me? :( Don't expect me to do it as I lost the email with your full name.

I'm not your friend, you called me a liar! :mad:

Let me see if there's a Powertab of that song for you, hang on a second.

Link to the actual Powertab (http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ISA9YZJWGEXP38CJJBDQWUXI2)

Link to tab in ASCII text format (http://s33.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=04AODXH50G41Y2VHNJ6LR7RWCE)

Note: I don't think there are any drums, sorry :-\

[Arucard]

anyone who is interested, and british, there are highlights of the metal hammer awards on ITV now...

I watched it, Trivium stole the show, as usual. They really are an amazing live band. Some of the awards were slightly misplaced though. Nightwish, best NEWCOMER band? Hello?

[Lord Abortion]

Some of the awards were slightly misplaced though. Nightwish, best NEWCOMER band? Hello?
:lol: they have no clue have they?

I just heard Chris' taste of my scythe version and It's sounding pretty cool

[Arucard]

That Amon Amarth cover is cool, but the drums are obviously programmed dude.

[YDload]

Wow, this thread isn't even on the first page anymore! How weird is that?

Anyway, just posting to say I have the best avatar/user title combo ever now.

[MBS]

Wow, this thread isn't even on the first page anymore! How weird is that?

Anyway, just posting to say I have the best avatar/user title combo ever now.

Noice.

:amaze:


That looks like it hurts.

[Bazarov]

Wow, this thread isn't even on the first page anymore! How weird is that?

Anyway, just posting to say I have the best avatar/user title combo ever now.

:lol: Yeah that is pretty funny.

[ATM]

well I'm doing vox for the cover maidenthread band

it will be interesting because I am going to do them clean :eek:

oh yes...

ah your sister on MX- now you can't mention your pron, drugs, wild nights of sex, frenzied masturbation etc. on here anymore :upset:

Eh she doesnt care about that kind of stuff. She knows im a little on the wild side

[Simple Man]

I have a question R&M.

When I download a YouSendIt, How do I open it on iTunes instead of this Quicktime crap.

[Kingofdudes]

I have a question R&M.

When I download a YouSendIt, How do I open it on iTunes instead of this Quicktime crap.
make itunes your default music player(I usually get a pop up asking me if I want to everytime I open it)

[Simple Man]

make itunes your default music player(I usually get a pop up asking me if I want to everytime I open it)

Yea, I will look into that, for now I just saved it in my iTunes library.

by the way, Good to see you all again :-), How has everyone been.

[lunch998]

I've been running your forums while you never visit them, same as always.

[Simple Man]

I've been running your forums while you never visit them, same as always.

Ohhhhhh shut up, I've been busy lately, I haven't been on the computer.

[lunch998]

Ohhhhhh shut up, I've been busy lately, I haven't been on the computer.

I'm just messing with you. After all, you are the creator.

[Simple Man]

I'm just messing with you. After all, you are the creator.

Heh, I know. I haven't been in this thread in quite a while :-/

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

What forums? The entertainment forums?

NP: Opeth- The Leper Affinity

[lunch998]

What forums? The entertainment forums?

NP: Opeth- The Leper Affinity

Yea, that's them.

[Joe]

Happy birthday to me!!! 16

So I got Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. Any guesses on which albums? I also got Wayne's World (don't worry, I've seen it)

[MBS]

JESUS CHRIST, today is a bad night for threads in R&M.

[Simple Man]

What forums? The entertainment forums?

NP: Opeth- The Leper Affinity

Yep.

Awesome avatar.

EDIT: Happy b-day caps.

[lunch998]

JESUS CHRIST, today is a bad night for threads in R&M.

That's why you should get off your lazy *** and post on Simple Man's forums.

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Congrats Gocaps. :confetti: I watched Wayne's World today. "If she was a president, she would be Baberaham Lincoln!"

MYR-That was an awesome thread, you must admit. That, coming from a Slipknot fan? wtf..

Simple Man- I made it my self..Kind of. I got my old avatar, and just sort of trace-painted over it. :p

Lunch- That wouldn't require getting off your arse. hehe

[Kingofdudes]

I ****ing hate people. At 3 I went to work. At about 4:30 I went back out to my car, and found that someone scratched the **** out of the hood of my car with their **** keys. The only insurance I have on the car is liability insurance, so now I will have to pay a few hundred dollars to fix those damn scratches. I swear if I find whoever did this to my car, I will beat the **** out of them. /end rant

NP Solefald - The Liberation of Destiny

[magicbus]

Yea this is pretty boring tonight.

Jake-I like the Z O M G. :lol:

Today I got two Beatles posters and the David Gilmour live DVD.

AIM chat? Try it again?

/attempt to start up the thread again

[lunch998]

AIM chat? Try it again?

Psh, who wouldn't want to drop their IQ a few more points? Count me in for sure.

I have to do something but this though, even reading the thread titles on the first page of R&M is making me feel stupid.

[Joe]

Congrats Gocaps. :confetti: I watched Wayne's World today. "If she was a president, she would be Baberaham Lincoln!"
Haha,yea.

So no guesses? Ok fine it's The Stanger and Born To Run

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Gilmour- Somebody put freaking orange flavored, chewed gum under my door handle. It was a hot day, so it basically melted on there. I pretty much knew who it was, and I saw them waiting outside their car watching to see my reaction, so I took the gum off of their and put it in my mouth. It was actaully pretty good. :cool:

Aaron- ROFL WAFFLES ZOMG RARE!!! (I'm already in)

[MBS]

MYR-That was an awesome thread, you must admit. That, coming from a Slipknot fan? wtf..

haha yeah.


"We should kill all teh pop punkers!!! Slay the weak!! :wave:"

Man, I wanted to see his reaction to that.

I was going to post a follow up to it like

d00ds y r u bein so mean to him? he is speekin teh tr00f and we should kill all teh pop punkers!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: \m/:evil:\m/ SATAN LOL!

Spammy, but it would be fun.

[lunch998]

so I took the gum off of their and put it in my mouth.

I'm not sure that was the best way to get back at them.

[Ibanez Slayer]

What forums? The entertainment forums?

NP: Opeth- The Leper Affinity
yes that should be the right place.

NP: Yo victor - victor wooten

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Ohh you just wait. Once that sucker passes through my body in 7 years, I'm gonna get em back in a big way. :cool:

:-/

[lunch998]

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

[Simple Man]

Simple Man- I made it my self..Kind of. I got my old avatar, and just sort of trace-painted over it.

Haha, Awesome TMNT is great.

[Kurtz]

What's the link to the Entertainment Forums?

I'm a member, but I lost the link a while back and never bookmark'd it.

[lunch998]

What's the link to the Entertainment Forums?

I'm a member, but I lost the link a while back and never bookmark'd it.

http://www.entertainmentforums.greatboard.com/index.php

Not advertising this, just helping.

[Bazarov]

Just wondering at that website, where it says moderators.. it says Eleventeen, that wouldn't happen to be the Eleventeen here would it? And where it says lunch... is that our lunch998?

[lunch998]

Just wondering at that website, where it says moderators.. it says Eleventeen, that wouldn't happen to be the Eleventeen here would it? And where it says lunch... is that our lunch998?

Yes, it is the same Eleventeen and yes the Lunch there is me.

[Cain]

I'm not your friend, you called me a liar! :mad:

Let me see if there's a Powertab of that song for you, hang on a second.

Link to the actual Powertab (http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ISA9YZJWGEXP38CJJBDQWUXI2)

Link to tab in ASCII text format (http://s33.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=04AODXH50G41Y2VHNJ6LR7RWCE)

Note: I don't think there are any drums, sorry :-\

I still don't think my picture is good. :)

Thanks for the guitar tabs, though, they're more accurate than I've seen on the Net. And I'll do ok with the drums, it just won't be exactly what M. Lopez plays.

[Steerpike]

Hey, Cain. Hate to nag, but have you gotten a chance to read Pickman's Model yet?

[Cain]

Hey, Cain. Hate to nag, but have you gotten a chance to read Pickman's Model yet?

No, man, I've been busy. Sorry. :-/

Don't worry, I need these reminders. I'll get around to it when I have the chance, I just haven't had time.

[Steerpike]

I know how that is. Again, I don't want to nag, but I hate waiting. I think it's an ADD thing.

Anyway, I went through an old notebook of mine and came across an old idea I had that I think you might be interested in, if you'd like to hear it.

[Cain]

I know how that is. Again, I don't want to nag, but I hate waiting. I think it's an ADD thing.

Anyway, I went through an old notebook of mine and came across an old idea I had that I think you might be interested in, if you'd like to hear it.

Sure. But then I get to share two of mine. ;)

And ATTN: zerokewl has changed his name once again from Non Sequitur to Trilemma.

[Jom]

And ATTN: zerokewl has changed his name once again from Non Sequitur to Trilemma.

Old news ;)

I see someone here rarely visits The Pit.

And no problem about the Opeth powertab, I'm sorry they didn't have drums with it.

[Cain]

Old news ;)

I see someone here rarely visits The Pit.

And no problem about the Opeth powertab, I'm sorry they didn't have drums with it.

Rarely. And I try to avoid zero wherever possible because of his political stance, and the only time I come across him is in there. Plus, with Strum being made a mod recently, all the new names are confusing me. I'm seeing mods I never saw before a lot.

I feel weird that you've seen me on facebook. It's kind of amusing. :lol:

Too bad you didn't friend me, loser!!!

[Steerpike]

Fair's fair.

Anyway, the working title for this one is The Green Keeper. The plot line revolves around a modern-day wizard who is charged as the The Green Keeper of a local park, meaning he is supposed to the secret guardian and caretaker. What makes that particular park so special is the fact that a particularly strong leyline passes through it.

The conflict comes in that a group of developers and contractors want to build commercial property over a part of the park which the leyline passes directly through. Construction over the leyline won't damage it, but since magic is shaped by belief, the heavy traffic of humanity through the area could result in magical repercussions that could take a turn for the worst.

The reason I bring this particular story up is because I wanted a folk-y Celtic sort of soundtrack for it. Who better to ask than you, Lucas?

[Jom]

Rarely. And I try to avoid zero wherever possible because of his political stance, and the only time I come across him is in there. Plus, with Strum being made a mod recently, all the new names are confusing me. I'm seeing mods I never saw before a lot.

I feel weird that you've seen me on facebook. It's kind of amusing. :lol:

Too bad you didn't friend me, loser!!!

I don't want to be your friend. You called me a liar five pages ago :upset:

Also, for those interested: we're swapping jokes in the AIM chat room. Join if you are bored/would like to venture on in and read jokes.

EDIT to Gilmour below me: Blast, I knew someone was going to catch me :-\

[Kingofdudes]

Old news ;)

I see someone here rarely visits The Pit.

And no problem about the Opeth powertab, I'm sorry they didn't have drums with it.

nice ninja edit

[Cain]

Sounds like a lot of fun. :) And it's a cool blend of the modern with the magical, which is something I've always liked to see explored better. I bet you're a big fan of "The Storyteller" by Jim Henson, right? Your penchant for whimsy and fable seems to indicate to me that you'd be the kind of person that would like that show.

Here are my story ideas, one that I am currently writing, and another which has a ton of potential but I have no idea how to organize it.

The first is an Alistair MacClean-style World War II caper. In AM novels, Allied commandos would always dress as Nazis and blow up big guns behind the lines or some such. They were always a lot of fun. In this story, I'm combining as many threads as possible from real history, to tell a fictional story about how the two people in charge of the U.S. atomic bomb project are captured by the Nazis in late 1944. The story begins with the British/Norwegian sabotage of the Norsk Hydro factory, responsible for constructing the heavy water the Germans were using to try and build an atomic weapon. A principal German, an SS/SD policeman named Keppler, is introduced here. His failure to protect the factory results in an unexpected promotion from Walter Schellenberg, the man in charge of the RSHA, the SS bodyguard for Hitler and the body in charge of the Gestapo. He wants to investigate the scientists and Keppler's superior, General Fischer, because he says he suspects disloyalty. But the real reason is because Schellenberg, an ambitious man, wants to control the bomb project himself.

Meanwhile, in Mexico, a police officer is murdered in a cafe. This occurs just after he has visited a Nazi spy in the jail where he is being kept, caught smuggling American money across the border. The Mexican secret policeman investigating the crime suspects the two are interrelated. Who were the funds for? He travels to Argentina on the lookout for the German spy ring responsible for the police officer's death, but what he doesn't realize is that the spy in question has already moved across the border to the United States, on a mission from the spy ring in Argentina, which itself comes from the SS in Norway. The message, hidden in the advertisements of a Mexican-edition German paper is: "Water supplies good. The delay of work merely causes delayed gratification. Find prize-winners for the upcoming race: make sure they know how to hit the same place twice." His mission is to obtain the whereabouts of the German and Danish refugee scientists (Nobel Prize winners all, champions of physics) that escaped the Gestapo, most notably Niels Bohr. The Germans want to know why they are in America.

Gradually, the intricacies of the various plottings take shape. The reason this story is so rich is because I get to explore so many covert facets of the war. The FBI picks up transmissions from the German spy who is searching for scientists and tries to track him down. The Abwehr, German military intelligence, tries to figure out what the SS are up to: they inexplicably purchase Navy ships and send commandos to Mexico. The anti-Nazi head of the Abwehr, Canaris, knows his days are numbered and wants to score one final coup against the SS, but he doesn't have enough information. Finally, the Germans succeed in catching Oppenheimer and Groves on a boat journey from Florida to Washington, and capturing them. What the United States is then forced to do is mount a covert operation to retrieve them--WITHOUT letting any of their Allies know. The bomb project is still a secret, and the U.S. is terrified of a loss of atomic monopoly and the reaction of their allies, especially Russia, to their project. A further concern is the known Communist sympathies of Oppenheimer in particular--what should happen if they are transported to Austria and the Russians capture them when they arrive? I'm able to explore modern-day political issues for America.

On the character level, I get to have a lot of fun with characters discussing the ethics of using the bomb and the soldiers who get sent on the caper to Peenemunde (the rocket plant where Werner von Braun built the V-2) to retrieve the scientists before the Nazis glean all the secrets from them. It's going to be a sprawling, fun tale.

The other idea is essentially a much more eerie story, in which an American patrol gets lost in the gloomy, terrifyingly eeire Ardennes forest, stumbles across a German encampment and make battle, in which all but one American is killed. That American is wounded and taken prisoner by the only remaining German: a 16-year-old SS conscript that's scared to death of both his side and the Allies, who has nothing but Nazi dogma to rely on, and who doesn't speak a word of English. The story revolves around the time they spend together alone in the cabin, with the less experienced German holding the gun on the American, and how their communication barrier slowly begins to break down and the humanity in the both of them is revealed once again. I plan to have all the German's dialogue in German so it's enigmatic for English readers, just as it is for the main character. I just don't know how to begin and end it, or what they do with one another. :-/



I don't want to be your friend. You called me a liar five pages ago



You're not a liar. I was kidding because I don't think my picture looks good and I thought you were being sarcastic.

[Jom]

You're not a liar. I was kidding because I don't think my picture looks good and I thought you were being sarcastic.

For the record: you're the only Lucas at your university that's on Facebook, heh.

[Cain]

For the record: you're the only Lucas at your university that's on Facebook, heh.

I'm the only Lucas at my university, period, as far as I know.

[GaggingOrder]

Quoth Lucas:Story Ideas Sounds cool. I'd definately read the second one.


I've got several story ideas of my own, but I don't think anyone wants to hear them, do they?

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Go ahead. :thumb:

[Steerpike]

Actually, I've never seen The Storyteller.

Anyway, the first story sounds like a nostalgic caper that harkens to the days when pulp fiction began to give way to the Atomic Age.

The second sounds like a very artistic piece, and one that would have to be handled with a very light touch. I can understand how you'd be uncertain how to execute the beginning and ending.

If you ever get to writing the manuscripts, I'd love to see either one.

[Cain]

Thanks. :)

Well, I'm really sleepy. Bedtime for me!! I appreciate the feedback.

[lunch998]

I have an idea for a movie, which would only be cool if it was done with the proper images/shooting/pictures. It's about a young man (probably in high school), who gradually goes insane because of his seemingly boring and pointless life that is filled with nothing but repetition, etc. The thing is that in response to this, his brain begins to take over his life, and he begins to hallucinate and things start to transform and change (normal objects start melting away, for example). His brain completely destorys other things, like people surrounding him. Throughout the movie there are symbols that continuelly become more abstract (for example, a clock at the beginning is normal-looking, where as at the end it towers over his bed and looks completely evil and horrifying). Eventually his mind destroys everything and consumes his life entirely.

It definitely has some plot holes, and trust me the images I have for it are a lot cooler than it sounds. I have a lot of ideas that I can't really type out, like the sounds and overall feeling I have for the scenes and the whole complete theme of isolation and insanity (yes I became aware of the similarities to Dark Side and The Wall after thinking of the concept).

[GaggingOrder]

I like to keep my projects on the downlow, mainly because they suck, but here goes.

The 2nd Book: The man character is a 36 year old man named Kenny Plath, whose wife was killed by a drunk driver. He lives with his fourteen year old daughter, Jessica. He works at a futuristic tehnology monopoly named Globeman Co. The company's pride and joy is a mysterious young man named Napoleon, who is the only person at the company capable of building high-quality robots. Another man applies for the company, who somehow knows how to do everything Napoleon could do but for lower pay. Napoleon is layed off in favor of this new worker. Kenny and an attractive 44 year old woman named Joyce soon find that murders have been taking place at Globeman. A friend of Napoleon's eventually confesses that Napoleon created a machine to seek revenge on the employers of the company, then the friend plummets to his death out a window. Several employees sucesfully attempt to bring the robot down. :rolleyes: Possible sex scene between Kenny and JOyce.

[Steerpike]

Intriguing ideas guys.

A couple others I had bouncing around my head:

Wolfheart: Suffice to say that it's a movie about werewolves. I haven't hammered out the plot yet.

Genetech: Based on a game setting from Wizards of the Coast, this story takes place in the near future. Genetic engineering has progressed by leaps and bounds in the shadows, but it all come to the forefront when several of the "experiments" escaped. Human/animal hybrids known as Moreaus, created and trained for military and para-military operations. A handful decided they wanted something more and escaped. The pockets of renegade Moreaus now run the gamut from refugees to ecoterrorists. The story focuses particularly on a group of freedom fighter Moreaus: Felix, Moony, Archimedes, Lee, Onyx, and Oberon.

The Concrete Knights: (working title only) Similar to The Green Keeper in the dichotomy between magic and the modern world, the story revolves around a group of humans capable of seeing the presence of magic and monsters in our world, a phenomenon that most people's minds trick them into ignoring. These modern-day knights keep the peace between humans and magic, and often have to bash heads with the creatures of the night.

[Illmatic]

Rarely. And I try to avoid zero wherever possible because of his political stance, and the only time I come across him is in there. Plus, with Strum being made a mod recently, all the new names are confusing me. I'm seeing mods I never saw before a lot.

I feel weird that you've seen me on facebook. It's kind of amusing. :lol:

Too bad you didn't friend me, loser!!!

Me and Non Sequitur get into it in every single NBA thread. The man legitimatey pisses me off :angry:

Anyway, I'm back in for the night. I am too tired much to talk about my day though.

[jpj]

The other idea is essentially a much more eerie story, in which an American patrol gets lost in the gloomy, terrifyingly eeire Ardennes forest, stumbles across a German encampment and make battle, in which all but one American is killed. That American is wounded and taken prisoner by the only remaining German: a 16-year-old SS conscript that's scared to death of both his side and the Allies, who has nothing but Nazi dogma to rely on, and who doesn't speak a word of English. The story revolves around the time they spend together alone in the cabin, with the less experienced German holding the gun on the American, and how their communication barrier slowly begins to break down and the humanity in the both of them is revealed once again. I plan to have all the German's dialogue in German so it's enigmatic for English readers, just as it is for the main character. I just don't know how to begin and end it, or what they do with one another. :-/
I would definitely read/watch that, good luck with it.

Genetech: Based on a game setting from Wizards of the Coast, this story takes place in the near future. Genetic engineering has progressed by leaps and bounds in the shadows, but it all come to the forefront when several of the "experiments" escaped. Human/animal hybrids known as Moreaus, created and trained for military and para-military operations. A handful decided they wanted something more and escaped. The pockets of renegade Moreaus now run the gamut from refugees to ecoterrorists. The story focuses particularly on a group of freedom fighter Moreaus: Felix, Moony, Archimedes, Lee, Onyx, and Oberon.
As in "The Island of Dr. Moreau"?

[YDload]

Me and Non Sequitur get into it in every single NBA thread. The man legitimatey pisses me off :angry:

Anyway, I'm back in for the night. I am too tired much to talk about my day though.

Zerokewl/NS/trilemma has a lot of intelligence, but little wisdom. At the very least, his beliefs are a bit unconventional. He's a staunch Christian who believes that gays are evil, but voted for Kerry in the last election! Just goes to show that religious whackos are not just Republicans. :thumb:

[Steerpike]

As in "The Island of Dr. Moreau"?

Bingo. Each type of Moreau is blended with a different type of animal.

[Illmatic]

Intriguing ideas guys.

A couple others I had bouncing around my head:

Wolfheart: Suffice to say that it's a movie about werewolves. I haven't hammered out the plot yet.

Genetech: Based on a game setting from Wizards of the Coast, this story takes place in the near future. Genetic engineering has progressed by leaps and bounds in the shadows, but it all come to the forefront when several of the "experiments" escaped. Human/animal hybrids known as Moreaus, created and trained for military and para-military operations. A handful decided they wanted something more and escaped. The pockets of renegade Moreaus now run the gamut from refugees to ecoterrorists. The story focuses particularly on a group of freedom fighter Moreaus: Felix, Moony, Archimedes, Lee, Onyx, and Oberon.

The Concrete Knights: (working title only) Similar to The Green Keeper in the dichotomy between magic and the modern world, the story revolves around a group of humans capable of seeing the presence of magic and monsters in our world, a phenomenon that most people's minds trick them into ignoring. These modern-day knights keep the peace between humans and magic, and often have to bash heads with the creatures of the night.

None of those sound like my thing, but best of luck to you :-\

I'm not to keen on science fiction, so that's just me. Like, the idea Cain had, that sounds interesting to me.

[Steerpike]

I only like sci-fi and fansy if it's done properly. For example...

Good sci-fi = Ender's Game

Bad sci-fi = Star Trek Voyager

Techno-babble is not sci-fi, it's just retarded. Sci-fi is supposed to be about the people.

[GaggingOrder]

No one likes my ideas.

I like Sci-Fi if done in an intersting way.


In other news, I lost my Aqua Blue Nailpolish. :rolleyes: :upset:

[PinkFreud]

No one likes my ideas.

I like Sci-Fi if done in an intersting way.


In other news, I lost my Aqua Blue Nailpolish. :rolleyes: :upset:
thats too bad.

i lost my clapton pick. it was my favorite too. from his concert. with the words, "this is my ****ing pick" on it. it was awesome. :upset:

[GaggingOrder]

I just met a girl on MySpace who's favorite color was AquaBLue, and it's mine too.

I always lose my picks and found them like a year later.

I broke the B string on my guitar earlier, but wasn't surprised or annoyed. It had been over a month and the bastard needed to break.

[PinkFreud]

I just met a girl on MySpace who's favorite color was AquaBLue, and it's mine too.

I always lose my picks and found them like a year later.

I broke the B string on my guitar earlier, but wasn't surprised or annoyed. It had been over a month and the bastard needed to break.
my band had a myspace until i quit and they went nowhere. the myspace is still there and people still comment. its never about our band though. mostly just our guitarist and how everyone loves him.

[Bazarov]

Post the link Frued.

Hey Steerpike did you take any film making classes in Highschool? I'm taking film class next year, and I know I'm not going to the same school as you did, but just want an opinion, if you liked it or not?

[GaggingOrder]

Mine is nothing special. It has a really bad picture of me and some fun facts. 8 friends and 4 comments.

[PinkFreud]

http://www.myspace.com/scurvydogs

i was the drummer.

im aware that we rush the christ out of our songs. it was most likely my fault. or my guitarist. he was hella nervous.

[Bazarov]

I liked that Lucy song. Your singer kind of reminded me of Robert Plant. But I couldn't make out really what he was singing.

[PinkFreud]

I liked that Lucy song. Your singer kind of reminded me of Robert Plant. But I couldn't make out really what he was singing.
thats ok. his lyrics were crap anyway. i like our guitarists playing in that song. in fact, i lke that song as a whole. keep in mind that this is a recording of our first show. which was our best actually. no time limit = unlimited jamming possibilities. lucy was almost entirely improvised. meh. im over that band anyway. now i need to find someone who can play funk and fusion with me.

[Steerpike]

Post the link Frued.

Hey Steerpike did you take any film making classes in Highschool? I'm taking film class next year, and I know I'm not going to the same school as you did, but just want an opinion, if you liked it or not?

Believe it or not, no. I thought I was going into theater up until the spring of 2004.

[Bazarov]

Hmmm, well I can't change my classes, if I don't like it, I'll just deal with it.

[Steerpike]

I'm such a dumbass. I tried to register on the facebook, and it asked for my school e-mail address, but I failed to realize that it will send the confirmation to that address. Problem is, I can't access my school e-mail when I'm not on campus.

So by the time I do get back to school, the registration confirmation will be hopelessly buried in messages from the summer semester, making it nearly impossible to find.

[Bazarov]

That sucks man. Can't you just re-register I mean the email is only going to have a confirmation code right?

[Steerpike]

How would I know? Everyone keeps nagging me to join the site, but they don't tell me a damn thing about it that's relevant. I finally just caved and figured, "I'll register if it just shuts them up."

Anyway, I suppose I'll have no choice but to try again when school starts. If not... I guess I'm boned.

[NJMetalMeister]

the facebook is lame anyway, its like an ultra watered down version of myspace, which is still lame, but i am shamefully a part of

[Riva]

And so Riva did rejoice, for he had payed the debt he owed to the evil car owner, and was relieved despite the loss of $1000 hard earned dollars. And Riva did open up the fabled forums, and view many a thread contained therein. And so did he happenchance upon the FG of Neurotoxin. And it was GOOD. However, such was the situation that Riva's house was in a state of famine, and so Riva decided to journey to yon Hungry Jacks, to seek his fortune in a double-whopper with cheese.

Behold, for he did drive in his white chariot, newly repaired and free from any blemish. And he did even procure his burger and chips, and proceeded he to return to his homeland. And Riva did have ye olde Pink Floyd playing on his stereo, and 'lo for it was GOOD. And Riva did rock out to Nick's drums, and he did appreciate the smooth melody of Rick and Dave, and he did even boogie to Roger's bassline. And all was WELL. Soon did Riva happenchance upon a red light, and, as all men must do, he halted in his path.

Upon a time did two men of dubious nature come walking up the median strip, and amused Riva did notice their inebriated state, and he did laugh. And so The Wall progress to it's next song, In The Flesh, as all CDs must. And did intelligent Riva notice the irony in two fellows of darker skin walking past during the mockery implicit in Roger's lyrics of Nazi beliefs. And so did the cruel fates dip their hands in the life essence and cause such an event to occur. And did nervous Riva await any sign that the wanderers heard the clarion cry of coon. And 'lo, for they did, and though their movements were hampered by the drink of the gods, they did slur uncouth phrasings and did hit Riva's chariot's side door and bonnet. But the gods smiled on Riva, and the light changed to heavenly green, and did Riva spirit off to whence he came, only leaving a parting curse of his own devising to taunt the marauders.

However, upon gaining entry to his abode, and thus inspecting his chariot's exterior, did concerned Riva notice the damage was minimal, and as such, his mood lightened greatly. Aided by the nutritious burger, did benevolent Riva consider a story unfolding in his mind, and 'lo, for the yogi in Riva knew that it was GOOD.

[EightMilesHigh]

I know I never post here, but I wanted to inform everyone a bomb has gone off in London. Turn on the TV or go online, it's horrible.

[clearvision]

It's not just 1, it's 7...

This is really not good, however i would just like to credit people in london for not panicking :)

I don't really believe this was Al Quaeda, the bombs were too small, it was planned wrongly, if they had set them off half an hour earlier they would have cause more effect, trains would have been busier etc. This wasn't planned aswell as 9/11 or the madrid bombings.

Tis a sad day though, may those who died RIP.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

gAnd so Riva did rejoice, for he had payed the debt he owed to the evil car owner, and was relieved despite the loss of $1000 hard earned dollars. And Riva did open up the fabled forums, and view many a thread contained therein. And so did he happenchance upon the FG of Neurotoxin. And it was GOOD. However, such was the situation that Riva's house was in a state of famine, and so Riva decided to journey to yon Hungry Jacks, to seek his fortune in a double-whopper with cheese.

Behold, for he did drive in his white chariot, newly repaired and free from any blemish. And he did even procure his burger and chips, and proceeded he to return to his homeland. And Riva did have ye olde Pink Floyd playing on his stereo, and 'lo for it was GOOD. And Riva did rock out to Nick's drums, and he did appreciate the smooth melody of Rick and Dave, and he did even boogie to Roger's bassline. And all was WELL. Soon did Riva happenchance upon a red light, and, as all men must do, he halted in his path.

Upon a time did two men of dubious nature come walking up the median strip, and amused Riva did notice their inebriated state, and he did laugh. And so The Wall progress to it's next song, In The Flesh, as all CDs must. And did intelligent Riva notice the irony in two fellows of darker skin walking past during the mockery implicit in Roger's lyrics of Nazi beliefs. And so did the cruel fates dip their hands in the life essence and cause such an event to occur. And did nervous Riva await any sign that the wanderers heard the clarion cry of coon. And 'lo, for they did, and though their movements were hampered by the drink of the gods, they did slur uncouth phrasings and did hit Riva's chariot's side door and bonnet. But the gods smiled on Riva, and the light changed to heavenly green, and did Riva spirit off to whence he came, only leaving a parting curse of his own devising to taunt the marauders.

However, upon gaining entry to his abode, and thus inspecting his chariot's exterior, did concerned Riva notice the damage was minimal, and as such, his mood lightened greatly. Aided by the nutritious burger, did benevolent Riva consider a story unfolding in his mind, and 'lo, for the yogi in Riva knew that it was GOOD.
:lol:

what timing.

oh and by the way.

gg

[Riva]

oh and by the way.

gg

Dammit! The cane toads sucked the big one. Good game... :upset:

Bump for the new page
And so Riva did rejoice, for he had payed the debt he owed to the evil car owner, and was relieved despite the loss of $1000 hard earned dollars. And Riva did open up the fabled forums, and view many a thread contained therein. And so did he happenchance upon the FG of Neurotoxin. And it was GOOD. However, such was the situation that Riva's house was in a state of famine, and so Riva decided to journey to yon Hungry Jacks, to seek his fortune in a double-whopper with cheese.

Behold, for he did drive in his white chariot, newly repaired and free from any blemish. And he did even procure his burger and chips, and proceeded he to return to his homeland. And Riva did have ye olde Pink Floyd playing on his stereo, and 'lo for it was GOOD. And Riva did rock out to Nick's drums, and he did appreciate the smooth melody of Rick and Dave, and he did even boogie to Roger's bassline. And all was WELL. Soon did Riva happenchance upon a red light, and, as all men must do, he halted in his path.

Upon a time did two men of dubious nature come walking up the median strip, and amused Riva did notice their inebriated state, and he did laugh. And so The Wall progress to it's next song, In The Flesh, as all CDs must. And did intelligent Riva notice the irony in two fellows of darker skin walking past during the mockery implicit in Roger's lyrics of Nazi beliefs. And so did the cruel fates dip their hands in the life essence and cause such an event to occur. And did nervous Riva await any sign that the wanderers heard the clarion cry of coon. And 'lo, for they did, and though their movements were hampered by the drink of the gods, they did slur uncouth phrasings and did hit Riva's chariot's side door and bonnet. But the gods smiled on Riva, and the light changed to heavenly green, and did Riva spirit off to whence he came, only leaving a parting curse of his own devising to taunt the marauders.

However, upon gaining entry to his abode, and thus inspecting his chariot's exterior, did concerned Riva notice the damage was minimal, and as such, his mood lightened greatly. Aided by the nutritious burger, did benevolent Riva consider a story unfolding in his mind, and 'lo, for the yogi in Riva knew that it was GOOD.

[munky_magik]

It's not just 1, it's 7...

This is really not good, however i would just like to credit people in london for not panicking :)

I don't really believe this was Al Quaeda, the bombs were too small, it was planned wrongly, if they had set them off half an hour earlier they would have cause more effect, trains would have been busier etc. This wasn't planned aswell as 9/11 or the madrid bombings.

Tis a sad day though, may those who died RIP.
They've claimed responsibility, apparently.

This is getting too close to home :upset:

[clearvision]

They always claim responsability...

[munky_magik]

Do they? I can't say I've noticed.

[Six Foot Revolver]

They've claimed responsibility, apparently.

This is getting too close to home :upset:
They think it has something to do with G8 as well so it may get even closer to home :upset:

Do they? I can't say I've noticed.
They claimed responsibilty for the train in Madrid but that is the only time I can think of

[clearvision]

Do they? I can't say I've noticed.

Yeah, they claimed some in spain that were actually Bask (?) bombs...

[Riva]

Ignore my story, why don't you all.... :mad:

You can find the big thread in the pit, by the way.

[Bartender]

It hasn't been that bad so far though, has it?

And I wouldn't worry about anything happening at/to the G8 summit.

[munky_magik]

Ignore my story, why don't you all.... :mad:

You can find the big thread in the pit, by the way.
I read it. I'm just waiting for a witty reply to form in my head. We could be here some time.

And here > the pit.

It hasn't been that bad so far though, has it?

And I wouldn't worry about anything happening at/to the G8 summit.

Something like 20 deaths so far.
150 seriously injured.


Apaarrently my brother is on stage 3 alert, or something :-/

[Slapping Penguin]

They always claim responsability...

Not even that any terriost cell that does something the news will report Terriosim with a LINK to Al-Quaeda. When it could have been some terriost cell which has nothing to do with Al. Its a better story for the news through if they can some how claim that Al is linked.

The other idea is essentially a much more eerie story, in which an American patrol gets lost in the gloomy, terrifyingly eeire Ardennes forest, stumbles across a German encampment and make battle, in which all but one American is killed. That American is wounded and taken prisoner by the only remaining German: a 16-year-old SS conscript that's scared to death of both his side and the Allies, who has nothing but Nazi dogma to rely on, and who doesn't speak a word of English. The story revolves around the time they spend together alone in the cabin, with the less experienced German holding the gun on the American, and how their communication barrier slowly begins to break down and the humanity in the both of them is revealed once again. I plan to have all the German's dialogue in German so it's enigmatic for English readers, just as it is for the main character. I just don't know how to begin and end it, or what they do with one another. :-/

Cain I don't know where this conversation happened but I read this quote and you have a great idea for a movie mate. Good luck with, just don't be tainted with the americanized view of WWII. I have a few ideas through that might work better.

Have the young american soldier keep the wounded GERMAN prisoner hostage. That way the audience who immenditely sees the German as the enemy will see this poor boys life turned to shi t in war. The american holding him hostage will see like I said before because the GERMAN are seen as bad the american will see that he is just like him. Its hard to explain but it would be more meaning full with the German hostage. Think about.

Don't nesscarly do the Ardeden forest. Be more creative think of a different instead of the old Band of Brother/Saving private ryan spots and a different world war II spot.

I just realise something cool, I know your american and all but the best would be a russian in Stalingrad. In an abadoned area of the city in winter. Even scarier. The reason I think of a russian is because the Russians had so much hate for the Germans and vice versa that way the chacters and their relations would be even deeper when they see past their countries propganda and romours etc.

Possible ending: Something happens and a abttle ensures the person who is keeping the hostage side wins and in the confusion he kills his hostage. But it haunts and Scars him for his entrie life. Eg BAttle happen in confusion Russian kills his German hostage but Compeletly shatters him and he can never forget.

BUT HEY ITS YOUR MOVIE just my two cents.

PS: Heavy Riva again you make me giggle.

[Six Foot Revolver]

And I wouldn't worry about anything happening at/to the G8 summit.
Well Tony Blair is flying back to London now

[Bartender]

Something like 20 deaths so far.
150 seriously injured.

But when you think it was seven separate things, all centred on public transport at the height of the morning's commuting.. It could have been a lot worse, couldn't it?

[Six Foot Revolver]

But when you think it was seven separate things, all centred on public transport at the height of the morning's commuting.. It could have been a lot worse, couldn't it?
It was four wasn't it?
But yeah, the statistics are hardly 9/11 or anything

[munky_magik]

It was four wasn't it?
But yeah, the statistics are hardly 9/11 or anything
Six on the underground and one on a bus.

And it wasn't too bad, but it could have been.

[Six Foot Revolver]

Six on the underground and one on a bus.

And it wasn't too bad, but it could have been.
Me and Jason we discussing on MSN a minute ago that if it was better planned then yes it could have been devastating

[munky_magik]

Me and Jason we discussing on MSN a minute ago that if it was better planned then yes it could have been devastating
I don't think that it was poor planning.

[Bartender]

Well Tony Blair is flying back to London now

Yeah, but could you expect him to just ignore it? He'll be back there by tonight, most likely, having done his thing in and around London. My main point was that I wouldn't worry about any kind of further attack up in Scotland; the security around the G8 summit would be understandably incredibly high, and now ever moreso with these explosions. Even if they (whoever "they" is) had wanted to try something at the summit, they would have tried it before their initial attacks, wouldn't they? Otherwise all they've done is increase everybody's watchfulness around a target they wanted to hit, which is just a bit stupid.

[Six Foot Revolver]

I don't think that it was poor planning.
Not poor, just could have been better

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050707/ap_on_re_mi_ea/britain_explosions_al_qaida
Al Quaida say it has nothing to do with G8

[clearvision]

Depends what their aim was, they have messed up the whole infrastructure + dropped the stock market worldwide...

But if they wanted to kill people, half an hour earlier would have doubled the amount of casualties...Also, the attack on the bus was rather strange, hitting all the main underground stations, then a bus???

[munky_magik]

Yeah, but could you expect him to just ignore it? He'll be back there by tonight, most likely, having done his thing in and around London. My main point was that I wouldn't worry about any kind of further attack up in Scotland; the security around the G8 summit would be understandably incredibly high, and now ever moreso with these explosions. Even if they (whoever "they" is) had wanted to try something at the summit, they would have tried it before their initial attacks, wouldn't they? Otherwise all they've done is increase everybody's watchfulness around a target they wanted to hit, which is just a bit stupid.
I don't think they'll try and hit the G8 summit. That would just be foolish.
However there are many other targets which, now that I think about it, would be ridiculously easy to hit.

Not poor, just could have been better
If they wanted to do more damage then they could have easily, I think.
The fact that they didn't shows restraint on their behalf. Possibly.



Refl...They're removing all of the bins from the centre of Edinburgh.

[Bartender]

Not poor, just could have been better


I don't think it was even bad planning, though. In a nutshell - they want(ed) to disrupt the transport systems in London, not kill people. Think about it; sneaking enough explosives onto a train to wreck a carriage can't be much less difficult than sneaking on enough explosives to just obliterate the train and kill the vast majority of those aboard.


Also, the attack on the bus was rather strange, hitting all the main underground stations, then a bus???

That could just be a bomb malfunctioning as it was taken to it's actual target, as (I think) happened with the last exploding bus we had.

I don't think they'll try and hit the G8 summit. That would just be foolish.
However there are many other targets which, now that I think about it, would be ridiculously easy to hit.

Yeah. My old German teacher (one of them) used to talk with us about how easy it would be to carry out an effective terrorist attack.

Refl...They're removing all of the bins from the centre of Edinburgh.

Nice.

[Slapping Penguin]

It wasn't poor planning its just difficult with thing like sercuitrity and bombs. Mabye their timers weren't set right. Or a terriost wasn't on time. Not bad plainning and they just probely had a hicup.

[munky_magik]

It wasn't poor planning its just difficult with thing like sercuitrity and bombs. Mabye their timers weren't set right. Or a terriost wasn't on time. Not bad plainning and they just probely had a hicup.
Or just the fact that they didn't want a high casualty rate, maybe?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

http://tinypic.com/6se875.jpg

Me in South Park form

I love South Park; I did that too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/midnighteyes79/moi.jpg

[Endless Obsession]

I love South Park; I did that too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/midnighteyes79/moi.jpg

Haha the way your face and fists are it looks like you are gettin drilled in the ***.

[Riva]

I love South Park; I did that too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/midnighteyes79/moi.jpg

Too tr00 for sch00l. :)

Read my story... :mad:

And yeah, I'm glad that the London incident wasn't as bad as everyone first thought.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Haha the way your face and fists are it looks like you are gettin drilled in the ***.

:amaze:

Too tr00 for sch00l. :)

Read my story... :mad:

And yeah, I'm glad that the London incident wasn't as bad as everyone first thought.

I read your story and I liked it very much. :p

I was on AOL this morning and saw the headlines about the London bombing. Wow. That was unexpected; but I guess that's the point. How bad was it? I didn't read the article.

[Chu]

Ignore my story, why don't you all.... :mad:

You can find the big thread in the pit, by the way.
That was a pretty good story, how long did it take you?
I'm guessing the men in the story were Aboriginal?
:upset:

[Jom]

Sorry for writing old news, but Yogi just told me about the train station bombing in London.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/07/07/london.tube/index.html

Hooooooooooly **** :-\

I would say at least forty is a rather large number.

Anyway, off to work. Adios.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Sorry for writing old news, but Yogi just told me about the train station bombing in London.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/07/07/london.tube/index.html

Hooooooooooly **** :-\


Thanks for the link; I'm late too.

[Riva]

That was a pretty good story, how long did it take you?
I'm guessing the men in the story were Aboriginal?
:upset:

And you would be correct... :)

Only took me a few hours...

[Taste_My_Scythe]

And you would be correct... :)

Only took me a few hours...

Can you post the link for the story? I lost it

[Riva]

Can you post the link for the story? I lost it

The one about my drive? Here (http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8575704&postcount=19847) it is.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

The one about my drive? Here (http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8575704&postcount=19847) it is.


What, you wrote another one? :p
(The one about the drive is the kind of thing I would print out and put on my collage/wall for people to read and say "what the ****?")

[Arucard]

Wow, that London stuff is bad, and it will only give everyone an excuse to become really racist for a while. I take it it was Al-Queda?

:/

[Riva]

What, you wrote another one? :p
(The one about the drive is the kind of thing I would print out and put on my collage/wall for people to read and say "what the ****?")

What, what other story did I write? :confused:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Wow, that London stuff is bad, and it will only give everyone an excuse to become really racist for a while. I take it it was Al-Queda?

:/

Yeah, they claimed responsibility on a website. It says so on the CNN article Jom posted.

What, what other story did I write? :confused:

You said "the one about the drive" so I thought maybe you had written another one. Nevermind. :)

[Riva]

Oh. :) I think I've written rants in this thread before, that's why I thought you might have been referring to those...

[Arucard]

Wow. I am really scared of going back to my school now, considering it is 60% Muslim, and alot of them are just itching to shoot a white person :/

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Oh. :) I think I've written rants in this thread before, that's why I thought you might have been referring to those...

Ah, I don't think I've read any of those.

Wow. I am really scared of going back to my school now, considering it is 60% Muslim, and alot of them are just itching to shoot a white person :/

Yeah. But think about the muslims for a minute, and how America, hell, almost the entire world is prejudiced against them. It's got to be scary for them too.

We had some really bad stuff go on around here after 9/11. Really bad. People we know, too. My Dad even. It was really bad.

[magicbus]

Riva that was a good story, I was surprised that you could keep the dialect throughout the whole thing. I don't know enough phrases like that to keep it going. :thumb:

Haven't read about the bombing, but I am going to now.

[Riva]

Wow. I am really scared of going back to my school now, considering it is 60% Muslim, and alot of them are just itching to shoot a white person :/

With all the blood spilt by white people (almost every war in history), why aren't you afraid of the whites at your school? No one race has a monopoly on idiocy, cruelty, etc.

[GaggingOrder]

I think Joe was joking.


I don't know what race anyone at my school next year will be, nor do I know anything, but there will only be 30 people in my grade. It's a school for advance studies. :smoke:

Now Downloading : Children Of Bodom - Red Light In My Eyes Part 2.

[Arucard]

Valid points there, but the reason im not afraid of the whites at my school is because they don't want to kill me. I've seen kids get beaten to a pulp by the asian majority in my school, and i don't want to be next. Thats why i generally keep myself to myself when it comes to them.

[GaggingOrder]

1. I thought you looooooved Asians?

2. What kind of pussy lets Asians beat them up?


Exciting new avatar. Sho.

[Six Foot Revolver]

My brother's birthday is today and my mum's is on 9/11 coincidence? :amaze:

Also, Dr. Jake Destructo didn't know what happened in London until I told him a minute ago :amaze:

[Dr. Jake Destructo]

Hey all. In an hour and a half, I'm going to be all loopy from nitrous. :) Too bad I have to lose my wisdom teeth though.

MXican- I just got back from work, you moron! :lol:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

My brother's birthday is today and my mum's is on 9/11 coincidence? :amaze:

Also, Dr. Jake Destructo didn't know what happened in London until I told him a minute ago :amaze:

wow, your mom's birthday. That must've been upsetting.
/understatement

[GaggingOrder]

I just heard about it when Jom posted it, I believe. I may have heard it on the news, but I don't remember.


Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear....
"We have breaking news, it seems a plane has just crashed into one of the World Trade Center towers!"

Wow, that had to have sucked.

[Stoic]

Hell, just one day after the "Olympics go to London" announcement. *sigh* The political situation and such events make me hate religion even more, I'm glad I've been an atheist since I was 12. This certainly made me see things from an objective point.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Hell, just one day after the "Olympics go to London" announcement. *sigh* The political situation and such events make me hate religion even more, I'm glad I've been an atheist since I was 12. This certainly made me see things from an objective point.

What made you go atheist?


BBC- US President George Bush told reporters at the G8 Summit in Gleneagles that "the war on terror goes on."

Christ, is that all the man can say?

[Six Foot Revolver]

MXican- I just got back from work, you moron! :lol:
so have I and I have known all day faggot


Tony Blair is trying to stop himself from crying while saying a speech :upset:

[GaggingOrder]

I more or less just turned atheist without a reason. At first I was more so Agnostic, but the pope dying was a bag shove, and everyime I hear presidents and such talking about religion and government should be tied together, or everytime I hear someone talk about Jesus, that makes me hate religion a little more. I'm not full-fledged Atheist, I was Catholic for like ten years prior to this, so of course there are still some Christian ideas ingrained, but I don't feel at all guilty saying **** God or **** the Bible.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Out of the blue, but...
Has anyone seen that cartoon "This Land" that was all over the place during the US elections? Just wondering if anyone found it as funny as I did.

[Stoic]

What made you go atheist?

I was a smart kid I guess :p. Seriously, stupid reason, none of my prayers would come true (they were sentional!) so I was pissed off and threw all the christian symbols out of my room :evil:. This sounds pretty immature and naive but later I put deeper thought on it.


Christ, is that all the man can say?

:lol:

EDIT

off, going out

[Six Foot Revolver]

MXican: Today small explosives and whirly gags. Tomorrow, ENGLAND. MUHAHAHAHAHA!
Anyone see the irony of this post?

[Dancin' Man]

Sup. So I've made 2 movies so far and watched many many others. Just saw Dead Man with Johnny Depp.. Holy crap it is amazing. Lots of avant-garde films (especially Brakhage who either really annoys me or I love). Basically, it's a good time. I don't get to use editing software until next wek though so everything's been in camera. I got to act in a make-out scene too which was fun. I've got class from 9-12 then 1-5 and lecture most nights from 8-10 but lecture is usually watching films. I'm really busy and need to go to class in a few minutes.

That was all mostly for Steerpike's benefit as I doubt most of you understand the Brakhage comment and that was the on;y one anyone else should care about.

My roommate listens to metal as does my floor counselor and next door neighbor. Sweet. They're mostly into metalcore but they like death metal too which is cool and I talk underground rap with some kid on the first floor. Remind me to check out more Immortal Technique. Alright, that's all for now. Go vote Sean Malone. Bye.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I was a smart kid I guess . Seriously, stupid reason, none of my prayers would come true (they were sentional!) so I was pissed off and threw out all the christian symbols out of my room :devil:. This sounds pretty immature and naive but later I put deeper thought on it.

Ah. I don't know what I am. No religion. *shrugs* Still want answers, I guess.

[MBS]

Go vote Sean Malone. Bye.

I'm missing something with this "vote Sean Malone" aren't I? :confused:

[Arucard]

I voted Sean anyway, i always made a witty comment for all Metallica fanboys.

[Six Foot Revolver]

I voted Sean anyway, i always made a witty comment for all Metallica fanboys.
Good work Joe :)

The casualty rate has raised to 700!

[Taste_My_Scythe]

We're voting for something? Now?

[trev913]

This thread is hard...

[Arucard]

Good work Joe :)

The casualty rate has raised to 700!

/Gets out gun and goes on stage at crowded Metallica 'St.Anger tour' gig.

[Six Foot Revolver]

/Gets out gun and goes on stage at crowded Metallica 'St.Anger tour' gig.
refl

"Oh noes, It's happening again!"
Average fanboys

[Arucard]

Yup. They even had a 'Dimebag' award at the Metal Hammer awards. The fact that Hermin Li won it made it alot better, but still.

[MBS]

The casualty rate has raised to 700!

For the London attacks? If so, you're shitting me.

[Six Foot Revolver]

:lol: That magazine is ****

For the London attacks? If so, you're shitting me.
A police dude just said it on BBC1

[Endless Obsession]

For the London attacks? If so, you're shitting me.

Theres less than 100 deaths I think though.

[MBS]

:lol: That magazine is ****


A police dude just said it on BBC1

Oh man... :upset:

[NJMetalMeister]

casualties is not just deaths, its also injuries

[jpj]

I'm missing something with this "vote Sean Malone" aren't I? :confused:
He's a bassist, in one of the polls.

[MBS]

casualties is not just deaths, its also injuries

I know, but still, that's a lot of people getting hurt.

[Huber]

I'm taking a Microsoft Word class in summer school. It's so easy. People are actually struggling and it makes me sick. There's a text book for this class! I couldn't believe it!

To give you an idea, this is the work I had to do for the 2 hours and 30 minutes of class:

http://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2S6K5X3VUSCBC0I1QEJ1OKRYOV

If I don't get an A, I'll shoot myself.

[Jom]

ATTN: European people

What is the overall attitude over there now? CNN isn't showing me much in America here, so that's why I'm asking. When 9/11 happened a couple years ago, everyone was in shock, likely due to America "the invincible, invulnerable country" being hit with a terrorist attack. To clarify, people didn't expect it.

How are attitudes over there now? Has Blair spoken yet?

[heavy metal kid]

it looks easy, shame on the strugglers.

[Josh]

ATTN: European people

What is the overall attitude over there now? CNN isn't showing me much in America here, so that's why I'm asking. When 9/11 happened a couple years ago, everyone was in shock, likely due to America "the invincible, invulnerable country" being hit with a terrorist attack. To clarify, people didn't expect it.

How are attitudes over there now? Has Blair spoken yet?
Blair's spoken a few times, he flew back from the G8 summit to give press conferences and get more information from his staff, the G8 is suspended at the moment. i'm too sure about attitudes yet, i live 350 or so miles from london. i'm just glad my uncle doesn't work there anymore. mostly people seem to be shocked that it's happened, the government / security services have been kind of expecting an attack ever since 9/11, but it was still really unexpected. 37 confirmed dead so far, over 700 injured.

[Rothmans]

This isnt really scary unexpected they only reason I am terrified is because my uncle is a transport poiliceman :/

[Lord Abortion]

I heard about the events in london at lunchtime.

The emergency services were well prepared and aquitted themselves fantastically I think, what struck me as odd was the minimal fatalities on the bus, only two deaths, one supposedly the suicide bomber (if it was0 himself, the doctors were luckily on the scene instantly due to the blast happening right outside the medical council headquaters. I was also very impressed by Blair's second statement and the speech made by Ken livingstone- very moving I thought.

FOR LEAH:

in other news- I survayed with pictures of Bodom, which member of the band girls found the most attractive(FTR album insert) Alexi got 0 votes... the overwhelming winner was keyboardist Janne who nearly all the 10 or so girls thought was... Henkka got a couple too.

[Steerpike]

Dutch babies?

EDIT: Want to go into the Community thread or something? I don't want to get banninated for being so off topic. :lol:

Okay, picking up where we left off...

Dutch babies are like an over-baked pancake made of eggs, milk, and flower. When they're cooked, you flavor them with lemon or lime juice and powdered sugar.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

FOR LEAH:
in other news- I survayed with pictures of Bodom, which member of the band girls found the most attractive(FTR album insert) Alexi got 0 votes... the overwhelming winner was keyboardist Janne who nearly all the 10 or so girls thought was... Henkka got a couple too.

:lol: That's interesting...

Janne and Henkka are very hot indeed, but I definately think Alexi surpasses them all. Also, Janne and Henkka are very photogenic; Alexi isn't. When I really started to like Alexi, it was after I had watched the Trashed in Helsinki video. He's got a great smile, but it doesn't show in pictures taken of him.

That's funny though. Where did you do the survey?

Okay, picking up where we left off...

Dutch babies are like an over-baked pancake made of eggs, milk, and flower. When they're cooked, you flavor them with lemon or lime juice and powdered sugar.

Wow, that sounds really good. I'd go for the powdered sugar myself... :thumb:

[Shattered_Future]

I can't cook for ****...i have problems microwaving a bagel. :upset:

[Steerpike]

He's got a great smile, but it doesn't show in pictures taken of him.

Wait, a second... Alexi can smile? Are you sure it wasn't some sort of evil clone?

Wow, that sounds really good. I'd go for the powdered sugar myself... :thumb:

I can send you the recipe for it if you want. They're apparently really good for the winter, but I got impatient and just had to make them this weekend.

I can't cook for ****...i have problems microwaving a bagel. :upset:

I know a couple desserts I could send you the recipes for. They require no heat-based cooking or skill whatsoever. All you have ot be able to do is move your hand clockwise and put things in the freezer.

[clearvision]

Wow, that sounds really good. I'd go for the powdered sugar myself... :thumb:

No, no, no. You ahve the lemon and the sugar...the sugar cancels out the sourness of the lemon giving you a rather nice taste. :thumb:

[Idiot Martyr]

Oh it's a community thread :lol:

I seriously did't know what this thread was fo the longest time. Hello guys.

[Shattered_Future]

Wait, a second... Alexi can smile? Are you sure it wasn't some sort of evil clone?



I can send you the recipe for it if you want. They're apparently really good for the winter, but I got impatient and just had to make them this weekend.

:eek:

Alexi's ruining his evil Satanic image by smiling!!

:p

Dutch babies...recipe sounds a little like fried dough, almost.

EDIT: Nah, you don't need to send recipes...cooking's not really my thing.

[Lord Abortion]

Where did you do the survey?
just at school, I was a little bored and had FTR with me, I asked random girls, some with awful music taste, well all of them do to be honest :upset:

but a mix of personalities... I was randomly thinking of your Alexi fixation when reading the album insert and thought I would see if other girls agreed :lol:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Wait, a second... Alexi can smile? Are you sure it wasn't some sort of evil clone?

:p He has an awesome smile. Hold on a sec.

I can send you the recipe for it if you want. They're apparently really good for the winter, but I got impatient and just had to make them this weekend.


Sure! That would be great. I'm sending you one now.

just at school, I was a little bored and had FTR with me, I asked random girls, some with awful music taste well all of them do to be honest :upset:

but a mix of personalities... I was randomly thinking of your Alexi fixation when reading the album insert and thought I would see if other girls agreed :lol:

Well, then...

Glad to know people think of my Alexi fixation :lol:
So I'm unique. :D

:eek:

Alexi's ruining his evil Satanic image by smiling!!


Hey! He does not have a satanic image! :lol:

[Steerpike]

:eek:

Alexi's ruining his evil Satanic image by smiling!!

Hmm... Okay, un-evil clone, then.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/midnighteyes79/Children%20of%20Bodom%20pics/AlexiSmile.jpg

There ya go.

[Steerpike]

There ya go.

:eek:
Good old-fashioned nightmare fuel.

[Shattered_Future]

There ya go.

:amaze:

That is...really....REALLY scary. He should smile from now on in band pictures...THAT will give them an evil image.

[MBS]

We need another chat like last nights.

That was fun.


edit: There ya go.

Haha there's Harry Potter and the soundtrack to "Chicago" in the background.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

:eek:
Good old-fashioned nightmare fuel.

:lol: I told you the picture didn't do him justice, watch Trashed in Helsinki! Ah, you all are just guys. :lol:

I sent the recipe.

We need another chat like last nights.

That was fun.

Definately!

EDIT: I passed my 1,000th post already!
/throws confetti

[Steerpike]

:lol: I told you the picture didn't do him justice, watch Trashed in Helsinki! Ah, you all are just guys. :lol:

Peronally, I think he looked cooler when he was scowling.

I sent the recipe.

Coo'. :cool:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Peronally, I think he looked cooler when he was scowling.


I like the scowl too. I like the Alexi Growl better though. :thumb:

NP: Taste of my Scythe - Children of Bodom

[magicbus]

We need another chat like last nights.

That was fun.


edit:

Haha there's Harry Potter and the soundtrack to "Chicago" in the background.

Make sure the chat goes real late, so I can join when I get home.

[Shattered_Future]

Peronally, I think he looked cooler when he was scowling.



Coo'. :cool:

Yes, he doesn't look all "I'm gonna get you when you sleep at night" when he scowls.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Yes, he doesn't look all "I'm gonna get you when you sleep at night" when he scowls.

:lol: Very true.

"Well, you see, the thing is, we've had the same looks for so long that we decided to try something out for the new album. Feedback is appreciated..."

[Steerpike]

:lol: Very true.

"Well, you see, the thing is, we've had the same looks for so long that we decided to try something out for the new album. Feedback is appreciated..."

Dear Alexi,

When you smile, birds fall dead out of the sky and holy emblems burst into flames. I think it's safe to say you're much scarier when happy than when you're angry.

Signed
A fan

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Dear Alexi,

When you smile, birds fall dead out of the sky and holy emblems burst into flames. I think it's safe to say you're much scarier when happy than when you're angry.

Signed
A fan

:lol: Jerk.

Pick on the girl, I see how it is. You guys just don't want to admit that you actually like me. That's how it goes you know? Freaky psychology stuff. :p

[Lord Abortion]

:lol: Jerk.

Pick on the girl, I see how it is. You guys just don't want to admit that you actually like me. That's how it goes you know? Freaky psychology stuff. :p
:lol: well. I don't know that that's true... Alexi rules in whatever format
mainly guitaristry-smiling he's not so adept at...

NP- cannibal corpse- she was asking for it

I'm off now aswell :wave:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

:lol: well. I don't know that that's true... Alexi rules in whatever format
mainly guitaristry-smiling he's not so adept at...

I'm off now aswell :wave:

Mkay. :p

Ciao

[Rothmans]

Man today was one of the worst days ever my throat is so messed up I was terrified over my unle in england and I got a load of hassle of my boss and some customers and I thought I was gonna get stabbed an hour before by a guy I use to know.

Worst summer day I have had.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Man today was one of the worst days ever my throat is so messed up I was terrified over my unle in england and I got a load of hassle of my boss and some customers and I thought I was gonna get stabbed an hour before by a guy I use to know.

Worst summer day I have had.

That sounds pretty bad. I'm sorry. Is there any way you can check about your uncle?

[Rothmans]

That sounds pretty bad. I'm sorry. Is there any way you can check about your uncle?
I have been trying to get through to him all day I rang my auntie she couldnt get an answer either but I am hoping he is just really really tied up with this all.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I have been trying to get through to him all day I rang my auntie she couldnt get an answer either but I am hoping he is just really really tied up with this all.

:( Yeah, I can definately understand how worried you must be.

[Shattered_Future]

I have been trying to get through to him all day I rang my auntie she couldnt get an answer either but I am hoping he is just really really tied up with this all.

Good luck with your uncle...hope he pulls through whatever he has.

Sorry to hear about your bad day...

[Steerpike]

:lol: Jerk.

Pick on the girl, I see how it is. You guys just don't want to admit that you actually like me. That's how it goes you know? Freaky psychology stuff. :p

Um... yeah, let's go with that. :p

Man today was one of the worst days ever my throat is so messed up I was terrified over my unle in england and I got a load of hassle of my boss and some customers and I thought I was gonna get stabbed an hour before by a guy I use to know.

Worst summer day I have had.

Damn that sucks. Hope things work out for you.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Um... yeah, let's go with that. :p


Deny all you want. :p

[Steerpike]

Deny all you want. :p

(shrug) I'm not one for denial. We like you, sure. We just get wary of drugged-up, skeletal Finnish guys who have crazy Hannibal Lecter smiles.

[Shattered_Future]

Deny all you want. :p

My stance:

Anybody with boobs is ok. :p

[Steerpike]

My stance:

Anybody with boobs is ok. :p

I'm more of a legs man myself, but boobs are nice too. :D

[Taste_My_Scythe]

My stance:

Anybody with boobs is ok. :p

I'm more of a legs man myself, but boobs are nice too. :D

:amaze:

You guys are horrible! After all thats said on the Songs You'd Play for a Girl thread...*tsk tsk*

[Shattered_Future]

:amaze:

You guys are horrible! After all thats said on the Songs You'd Play for a Girl thread...*tsk tsk*

Yknow, sometimes you just gotta make the perverted comments.

Its really fun, from a guy's standpoint.

[Steerpike]

:amaze:

You guys are horrible! After all thats said on the Songs You'd Play for a Girl thread...*tsk tsk*

We're still male. Understanding what women are really looking for and liking breasts are not mutually exclusive.

[Shattered_Future]

We're still male. Understanding what women are really looking for and liking breasts are not mutually exclusive.

Yea, breasts are more of an "enhancement" to an already great package.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Yea, breasts are more of an "enhancement" to an already great package.

:lol: Mkay.

[Rothmans]

Meh I am an *** man myself.

Damn made a fool out of myself... :upset:

[Steerpike]

Yea, breasts are more of an "enhancement" to an already great package.

Mmm... yeah, that about sums it up. Pretty accurate.

[Six Foot Revolver]

The banana has returned!


Steerpike: I finally dowloaded that Mexican Radio song and it is really good


Rothmas: You are right that is a pretty **** day. Hope it all sorts itself out :)

How come MX sucks these days :upset:

NP:American Head Charge-A Violent Reaction

Well I am off to be, au reviour

[munky_magik]

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8583815&postcount=3340

Just spreading the word, since you don't always get responses in that thread.
Tell me what you need from Signify and I'll YSI for you.

[Steerpike]

The banana has returned!

\m/

Steerpike: I finally dowloaded that Mexican Radio song and it is really good

Told ya. I don't know whether I like the original or Celtic Frost's cover better.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

The banana has returned!


What an awesome avatar! :thumb:

Alex - sent two more recipes. Baklava and hummus

[Steerpike]

What an awesome avatar! :thumb:

Alex - sent two more recipes. Baklava and hummus

I'll dig up a couple more for you in return.

[Six Foot Revolver]

\m/



Told ya. I don't know whether I like the original or Celtic Frost's cover better.
I haven't heard the original, who is it by?


800th page! 20000th post is also coming up

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I'll dig up a couple more for you in return.

Oh, great, thanks!

[Ibanez Slayer]

I haven't heard the original, who is it by?


800th page! 20000th post is also coming up
celtic frosts version is good


this thread has more pages than i do posts

[MBS]

Update on my life:

I'm eating Ramen yet again for lunch, and I'm happy cos I'm going to Knott's on Saturday \:D/.

[munky_magik]

Tracks #2 and #4.
Porcupine Tree - #2 Signify (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=05VI1KG2CZ3AP1LOTDC9A10WUX)

Porcupine Tree - #4 Pagan (http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=231JXVN2BGQRD0CXIEIFBTC3LC)

Enjoy :)

[munky_magik]

Thank you! I appreciate it!
It's no problem.

Sorry I couldn't help with the other tracks/albums :(

[Steerpike]

I haven't heard the original, who is it by?

Wall of Voodoo. They're kind of a cult band that got one big hit by accident.

Oh, great, thanks!

Just sent you one for salad. I was going to try it when I come home for Fall break.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Just sent you one for salad. I was going to try it when I come home for Fall break.

Great! I love salad.
Alrighty, I'm off. My mom is starting to look at me weird because I've been on here all day. Later. :wave:

[Cain]

I just saw War of the Worlds.

My hands are shaking and I have a nervous tension in my stomach. My sinuses are still hot with backed-up tears of induced panic. I am exhibiting the symptoms of minor shell-shock. Not in any form of recent history has a movie affected me this way. Every Holocaust movie repulses me but doesn't invoke the kind of disbelief at the action on the screen as this one did. This movie rivals 28 Days Later in portraying mankind without its assurance of survival, and thus behaving at its worst. The first hour of it was one of the most harrowing experiences I have ever had watching a movie, and I came close to becoming totally, physically upset at at least five points. The scene where the mob attacks their car is unbelievably distressing. I couldn't believe the brutality of what was going on.

What the **** is Roger Ebert thinking giving this only two and a half stars?

[Bazarov]

Cain? It's not just CGI fest is it?

[Steerpike]

I just saw War of the Worlds.

My hands are shaking and I have a nervous tension in my stomach. My sinuses are still hot with backed-up tears of induced panic. I am exhibiting the symptoms of minor shell-shock. Not in any form of recent history has a movie affected me this way. Every Holocaust movie repulses me but doesn't invoke the kind of disbelief at the action on the screen as this one did. This movie rivals 28 Days Later in portraying mankind without its assurance of survival, and thus behaving at its worst. The first hour of it was one of the most harrowing experiences I have ever had watching a movie, and I came close to becoming totally, physically upset at at least five points. The scene where the mob attacks their car is unbelievably distressing. I couldn't believe the brutality of what was going on.

What the **** is Roger Ebert thinking giving this only two and a half stars?

I'll catch it on DVD. I'm not exactly a fan of Tom Cruise. Never was. And frankly, I'm still being petty and irritable about the fact that War of the World shoved Howl's Moving Castle out of theaters after only two weeks of screening.

[MBS]

I just saw War of the Worlds.

My hands are shaking and I have a nervous tension in my stomach. My sinuses are still hot with backed-up tears of induced panic. I am exhibiting the symptoms of minor shell-shock. Not in any form of recent history has a movie affected me this way. Every Holocaust movie repulses me but doesn't invoke the kind of disbelief at the action on the screen as this one did. This movie rivals 28 Days Later in portraying mankind without its assurance of survival, and thus behaving at its worst. The first hour of it was one of the most harrowing experiences I have ever had watching a movie, and I came close to becoming totally, physically upset at at least five points. The scene where the mob attacks their car is unbelievably distressing. I couldn't believe the brutality of what was going on.

What the **** is Roger Ebert thinking giving this only two and a half stars?

so I assume it's really good?

[ArcLite]

so I assume it's really good?

Heh, yeah, I couldn't really tell from that whether all the things you described made it a good or bad movie for you.

[Cain]

We're still male. Understanding what women are really looking for and liking breasts are not mutually exclusive.

Breasts are my favorite thing on the planet. If I had DDs I'd sit in my room and play with them ALL DAY.

/late to the superficial quality discussion

Cain? It's not just CGI fest is it?

No, no, no. No WAY. Spielberg uses the fuzzing techniques used on Saving Private Ryan so that the film isn't glossy at all. It looks unbelievably real and frightening.

And to clarify: I loved it. It's probably the best movie about a hostile alien invasion since the original War of the Worlds. But it wasn't much fun to watch because of how distressing it is. I will still probably see it again, however.

[Shattered_Future]

I just saw War of the Worlds.

My hands are shaking and I have a nervous tension in my stomach. My sinuses are still hot with backed-up tears of induced panic. I am exhibiting the symptoms of minor shell-shock. Not in any form of recent history has a movie affected me this way. Every Holocaust movie repulses me but doesn't invoke the kind of disbelief at the action on the screen as this one did. This movie rivals 28 Days Later in portraying mankind without its assurance of survival, and thus behaving at its worst. The first hour of it was one of the most harrowing experiences I have ever had watching a movie, and I came close to becoming totally, physically upset at at least five points. The scene where the mob attacks their car is unbelievably distressing. I couldn't believe the brutality of what was going on.

What the **** is Roger Ebert thinking giving this only two and a half stars?

Dammit...its either this or Batman.

Might as well catch both :D

I wanted to see this more though...looks like a freaking great movie.

[Bazarov]

I guess I'll have to go see this then. I loved the old War of the Worlds. I'll probably end up loving this one.

[Cain]

Alex, don't be silly. Tom Cruise is a prick but he does a great job in this movie. It is NOT a movie to wait for DVD. It needs to be understood and processed in the very loud, amplified movie theater environment. Your enjoyment will only be less if you watch this on TV.

EDIT: A disclaimer though. Anyone that would find a hysterical little girl (as in screaming fits and crying fits) amusing rather than upsetting in the context of complete destruction of her home and the people around her would not appreciate this movie's effects the way I have.

The old War of the Worlds is incredible but this is totally different. Independence Day ripped most of the original conventions of the WOTW as much as possible, so this one reminded me of a crossbreed between Alien, 28 Days Later, and the original Dawn of the Dead.

[lunch998]

Am I the only one who doesn't hate Tom Cruise now?

[Bazarov]

I'd probably find it amusing if I don't get into the movie. Like when I saw Life is Beautiful, my friend told me the ending, and so I was mad and thought I wasn't going to get into, but I actually did, and felt sad rather then laughing at what happened.

EDIT-Damn.. I was trying to hold this post long enough to get the 20,000. :upset:

[Cain]

I'd probably find it amusing if I don't get into the movie. Like when I saw Life is Beautiful, my friend told me the ending, and so I was mad and thought I wasn't going to get into, but I actually did, and felt sad rather then laughing at what happened.

EDIT-Damn.. I was trying to hold this post long enough to get the 20,000. :upset:

I win, you lose. :)

And I don't hate Tom Cruise.

[Bazarov]

so this one reminded me of a crossbreed between Alien, 28 Days Later, and the original Dawn of the Dead.

Explain this a little more please.

[Cain]

Explain this a little more please.

Alien had the total and utter terror of being exposed to a dangerous alien presence with no warning, no hope of defense, and quick, sudden death. It was a very dark film about Alien hostility that derived more fear from how the humans reacted to it rather than the Alien itself. 28 Days Later was a human nature study of what mankind would be like after a post-apolcalypse. In addition, it showed a fantastic portrayal of ordinarilly populated zones being totally abandoned with all the evidence of mass hysteria and destruction lying on the ground with the paper, the ash, and the ominous dead bodies. The original Dawn of the Dead showed a similar post-apocalyptic atmosphere with true terror, and combined this with fantastic human leads, whom we care about and who do not succumb to the hysteria around them. There are also marauders and surviving humans who react to mankind's plight with the most banal behavior. And it does another great job of showing locations with the evidence of mass hysteria all around.

In essence, this is the best portrayal of mankind's panicked-mob mentality one could hope to show, in addition to a great portrayal of the end of the world scenario. It's very upsetting and very eerie, as Tom Cruise and his family travel the countryside, with alien forces everywhere they go and panicked civilians running away to no place. And like the zombie movies, there is never an explanation for the alien presence, never any information on how to defeat them--nobody knows anything except that they're dying and that they don't want to, and will do anything to stop themselves from dying.

[MBS]

No. I hate Tom Cruise more than I hate women drivers.

Wait, what? Anyways, point is. I hate him too. He's a douche. Anyone who believes in "scientology" is completely retarded.

I think Lunch means that he likes Tom Cruise.

[Cain]

No. I hate Tom Cruise more than I hate women drivers.

Wait, what? Anyways, point is. I hate him too. He's a douche. Anyone who believes in "scientology" is completely retarded.

Just because he's a prick in person doesn't make him a bad actor. One could argue that Russel Crowe is the biggest ******* ever, but does that make his movies bad? No.

Scientology is indeed ridiculous, but the quality of his performance in this movie and many others cannot be questioned.

[Bazarov]

Wow Cain, yeah tomarrow, I'll have to go see it. Also, can someone enlighten me to what Scientology really is I know Tom Cruise and a few other actors are, but I have no idea what the beliefs are.