Cameron H.

I was just telling someone that I had a feeling that I might enjoy Rogue One more than The Force Awakens. After seeing the trailer, I'm even more convinced of that. And next week, the Doctor Strange trailer drops! I'm very interested in what that's going to look like.

Yeah, I had a similar thought; however, due to the heavy-handed Dickensian overtones of the scene, I can't imagine the analogous scenario wherein Oliver Twist just rolls on up to a grocer with a fist full of flow and the shopkeeper doesn't immediately call Johnny Law to slap his thug ass in irons. Then again, I think the more likely outcome would be the shopkeeper would take his money and then drop a dime on him as soon as he peaced out. The single most important ingredient to running a successful criminal empire is to remain inconspicuous, and having a grubby, street urchin make it rain at the local bakery is hardly a good way to do that. Once again, I think this just adds further proof that if JCVD had not gotten his sorry rump dragooned by a bunch of gun running pirates, his inept leadership and callowness would have certainly seen all of those kids dead or in jail by year's end.

Agreed. In fact, I think JCVD may have even being played a little bit younger than that. I was thinking only a few years older than the other orphans, like maybe around 18 or 19. Basically, old enough to be a role model for the other boys (as sort of the de facto "grownup") , but naive enough to think a few thousand dollars would last them "forever and ever." Also, was anyone else concerned when JCVD sent the one little boy off with money to buy food for the entire gang? This is a little, street urchin boy, shabby and dirty, and probably a well known associate of Chris,' who is pocketing a large wad of cash. I think in that day in age, if a child fitting that description walked into a store with that much money and demanded a truck load of food, he would have (rightfully so in this case) been accused of stealing it and promptly arrested. JCVD would have been better off doing it himself or divvying up the cash between them as to not arouse suspicion. JCVD is...not smart.

God damn it, Lando! Stop posting my personal password on public forums!

It looks weird... It's like I don't even know who you are anymore, Ms. Photo.

You don't mean, as in, the Knights of Ranne...? Oh, fuck...

You mean you would be, "Taylor Anne?"

Okay, we haven't done this in a while... Fuck/Marry/Kill Frank Dux--Bloodsport Chris DuBois--The Quest* Col. Guile--Street Fighter For me, it would be: Fuck -- Frank Dux (I'm totally down with his flexibility and stamina) Marry-- Col. Guile (He's incredibly faithful to his friend Charlie, so I can only assume that would translate to a loyal husband.) Kill-- Chris DuBois (He doesn't really bring much to the table. He doesn't have the youthful athleticism of Dux, doesn't have a steady job, and his loyalties seem to bounce all over the place [i'm doing this for the kids! No, I'm doing this for Maxie! No, I'm doing this for me! No, I'm doing this for Dobbs]) *Was it ever discussed what exactly the titular "quest" might be? According to the definition I looked up, a "quest" is "a long arduous search for something." What exactly was he searching for? Is it just for a way home? That seems like it's cheating somehow. He doesn't need to search for a way home, he just needs to escape and hitch a ride. Oh, fuck--is it something intangible like self-respect? Fuck that!

"How Do I Live" would be pretty good... Although, personally, I'd maybe go in this direction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDIvpDTGepI ETA: God, I've never actually tried to sit through that whole song. Yikes!

Well done, my friend! Did you also happen to notice (since there isn't a significant time jump or edit to indicate otherwise), that immediately after JCVD is captured, they seem to be, based on the setting sun, on a northwest bearing? Which seemed odd to me, considering, y'know, Canada being in the way and all... However, assuming it was a time of year that such a course was even amenable (i.e. no ice packs), they could have been attempting to reach the Pacific by braving the treacherous Arctic waters of the Canadian Northwest Passage. This would have shaved a considerable amount of time off of their journey and would have been much faster than either the Panama or Suez Canals. Navigation: There ain't nothing nerdy about that!

I have not. I should remedy that.

Blank Check sounds cool! Actually, both sound pretty great, I'll have to check them out. As far as Fatman on Batman...I like it. It is the only one of his podcasts I actually listen to. I'm not sure what to say about Kevin Smith really. I think I like him more as a personality than a film maker. I think there's something endearing about how much he cares about comics and pop culture. I think I may have liked FMoBM a little more when he was just doing interviews with creators, and I particularly liked the episodes where he just read a couple of his favorite issues--crying, of course. That being said, he does have a tendency to prattle on and on and repeat himself, so I can see why he can grate on one's nerves. I guess I like him since he comes of pretty genuine, he steers clear of bad mouthing pretty much anything (sometimes to a ridiculous degree), and generally, seems like the type of guy I could just geek out on different nerdy topics. I love I Was There Too, I think it's the only Wolfpop show I have actually stuck with. What's amazing to me, is the episodes featuring guests I feel like I'll care the least about are some of my favorites. The Stephen Tobolowsky Groundhog Day episode is one of my favorites. Much more interesting than I thought it would be. Yeah, all I've listened to so far of YMRT are the two most recent episodes about Chaplin--which I just tried out to see if I'd like it Once that arc wraps up, I'm going to have to start playing catch up. What I've heard so far has been pretty great.

Personally, I was hoping for some more Dick pics... Here's mine!

I got about 13 or so episodes into The Worst Idea of All Time before I finally gave up on it. It wasn't that it was bad, just that I got bored with the premise after awhile. I think, had I jumped in on the ground floor (with a week between episodes, instead of trying to listen to them in a row) I might have stayed on board. It's kind of the same way I feel about the Gilmore Guys. I love what I've heard of the podcast, but my feelings about the show itself (which I didn't like, then grew to enjoy in an ironic way, and now can't stand at all) made it so I couldn't listen to them talk about it anymore. I think I may just jump ahead and listen to GG episodes with guests that I enjoy and call it quits. That's just me, of course. I'm sure opinions will vary. But, you bring up a couple of interesting questions: What podcasts are in everyone's backlog, and what podcasts are you currently trying to catch up on? For me... Catching Up 1) Oh No Ross and Carey 2) Judge John Hodgman (I may drop this one. It's not like I don't like it, but it's one of those "If you've heard one episode, you've heard them all" kind of deals. I find I've lost some interest...) Backlog: 1) Sawbones 2) Philosophize This! 3) The British History Podcast 4) You Must Remember This 5) Myths and Legends

Interesting... Yeah, I guess I assumed she was on the level considering she didn't come off as particularly shrewd and the server introduced her as someone with "Castles in Scotland." I figured if she wasn't what she said she was, then the waiter would have had to be in on it too. Which brings up the question again: what was she even doing there? If it wasn't for the tournament, which (as it was portrayed in the movie) she had no prior knowledge of before meeting Dobbs, what exactly was she covering? But, you bring up a good point about the guy on the phone a) not getting her name right and b ) saying she was sent there to "get her out of [their] hair." If she was the daughter of the owner, there's no reason why he would not know who she was or how to say her name. And if she wasn't his daughter, then it seems more cost effective to just fire her rather than pay her to cover an area of the world they apparently have no interest in... I did like the fact that she was finally able to convince him to maybe run her story about a secret blood fight in the middle of nowhere. It's like the movie itself wasn't even interested in the plot of the movie.

I have to say, I found it hilarious how quickly Khao buys Dobbs story that Carrie is journalist. Granted, he's not lying, but Khao had just gotten through telling Dobbs off for being a thieving scoundrel. Dobbs then brushes Khao off and introduces Carrie as an "American journalist" and Khao just eats that shit up! He doesn't ask for any credentials or seem to think Dobbs might be up to his old tricks. I think I'm starting to realize why Dobbs liked working with him so much. In fact, if anyone can send me Khao's email address, I've been in touch with a Nigerian Prince who would very much like to get in contact with him. Also, I'm tickled by just how proud Carrie is at proclaiming how she got her job through nepotism. It is especially apparent that she didn't get her job through talent when, after watching JCVD fight for the first time, she tells Dobbs, "You have to get me this story!" Um...isn't that you're job?

STEINMAN!!!!!!

I stand corrected. Your cock is quite magnificent.

I'm 100% sure this is what they striving for: historical accuracy.

I don't believe you. Pics or it's not true.

Oh, I know. I was just being hyperbolic. There are many handsome dicks out there. Besides, there's nothing on the human body that's quite as disgusting as that most hideous of all human features...

Oh no, you don't! I will not rest until everyone on this forum has revealed their deepest, most carnal, and dabacherous of desires. Maybe we could set up a poll? Dude Buns vs. No dude buns Male splits: Yes or No Dick pics: Yes, No, Sometimes

As a heterosexual male, I would very much like to chime in on the "buns" debate. Personally, I agree with you Elektra, I think it's about the whole package. A nice butt is fine, but if the rest of the dude's form is squishy, then I don't think it's that much of an asset (heh--I said asset). As for dick pics, that has never made any sense to me. I think EVERYONE can agree, no matter what you're sexual orientation, that dicks are downright ugly. By nature, especially when you include testicles into the equation, they simply flout the Golden Ratio! I mean, I guess I can see being somewhat aroused by an erect penis, if it is appropriate to the situation and the feelings are reciprocated (i.e. "Yeah, we're gonna do it!") but otherwise, I don't see why anyone would find that appealing or think anyone else would either. And to be very clear, I don't want to see a random pic of a vagina either (It happens all the time! My inbox is flooded with these). What the Hell am I supposed to do with that? And, let's not get into flaccid dicks--which just look like floppy, angry hobgoblins. I guess what I'm saying is: stay symmetrical people! You're all beautiful!

While I think it can be funny when they think a movie is garbage, we have to remember that this podcast was built with the premise that the three of them actually "enjoy bad movies." While the determination of what constitutes as "good" or "bad" is highly subjective, I wouldn't want them to burn themselves, and their audience out, by just doing dreck all the time. Aside from the movies Joel mentioned above, in past year they also did Perfect, Top Dog, and Theodore Rex--all of which I found borderline unwatchable. So, in that regard, I think they're striking a pretty fair balance between "good/bad" and "bad/bad." It might just be they're in a period where you personally unironically like a lot of the movies they're doing. According to Paul, in response to some similar complaints I made regarding the amount of Canon Films being done, he said that they tend to go through periods (i.e. lots of Stallone, 80's movies, etc.), so don't worry, I'm sure they'll circle back around eventually and get to the movies that you suit your sensibilities. Hollywood is nothing but inept, and there will never be a shortage of movies for them to cover.