What Movie Did You Just Watch

[Spark Of Spirit]

Aliens.

A 2 hour plus long movie where the first Alien doesn't even show up until over an hour into the film. Building suspense, what a novel concept. But seriously, I love this movie.

[Dr. Ensatsu-ken]

Aliens:

My favorite Sci-Fi movie

My favorite Monster movie (if you count it as one)

My favorite action movie

My favorite sequel of any movie

EASILY my favorite movie by James Cameron

Hell, its one of my top 10 favorite movies of all time.

[Avaitor]

Ten reasons I love Aliens:

1- "How do I get out of this chickenshit outfit?"
2- "You secure that shit, Hudson!"
3- "Hey, Hicks. Man, you look just like I feel."
4- "All right, sweethearts, what are you waiting for? Breakfast in bed? Another glorious day in the Corps! A day in the Marine Corps is like a day on the farm. Every meal's a banquet! Every paycheck a fortune! Every formation a parade! I LOVE the Corps!"
5- "Hey Vasquez, have you ever been mistaken for a man?"
"No. Have you?"
6- "Why do they tell little kids that?"
"Most of the time it's true."
7- "That's it man, game over man, game over! What the fuck are we gonna do now? What are we gonna do?"
"Maybe we could build a fire, sing a couple of songs, huh? Why don't we try that?"
8- "Did IQs just drop sharply while I was away?"

Oh, and 9- "Knock it off, Hudson!". There's one line I was going to use for #10, but I can't really recall it. Get something something something you bitch, I think.

The film really is on the level of Casablanca and BTTF in terms of instant quotability. Even those who prefer the original can't say that about it.

[Spark Of Spirit]

"Get away from her, you bitch!"

Though I'm also partial to "They're coming out of the goddamn walls!"

[Kiddington]

"You secure that shit, Hudson!"

Classic.

[Avaitor]

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.

Porn doesn't really work well in a big group, especially with a couple of girls.

[Dr. Ensatsu-ken]

The Graduate.

Its a really well-made film, and I can relate to this movie in some ways as I was at a stage where I didn't know what the hell to do with my life after I would graduate from High School (though in this case Dustin Hoffman's character graduated from college, but its the same general concept). Of course then I got forced into going to a Pharmacy school, so that phase of mine didn't last too long.

The whole plot about the affair was written, directed, and acted extremely well. Dustin Hoffman really shines in this movie, and I'd probably say that its the 2nd best performance I've seen him in (with his best being in Rain Man, IMO).

[Avaitor]

Ah yes, this one. I've seen this movie countless times, but I still adore it.

Two questions I gotta ask you, EK-

1- What did you think of the soundtrack? I love Simon & Garfunkel and think that their songs greatly contribute to the climate of the film. Since you seem to appreciate music more when it's used to enhance something you can relate to, like a video game or movie, I was wondering what you thought of the songs from what you remember.
2- Did you like seeing Mr. Feeny as Benjamin's dad?

[Lord Dalek]

They should have left in Hazy Shade of Winter if you ask me.

[Kiddington]

The Boondock Saints

I'd really like a count on how times they say "fuck" in this movie. Does such data exist? It must... it must.

[Lord Dalek]

"You know, Burke, I don't know which species is worse. You don't see them fucking each other over for a goddamn percentage. "

I need to move all my old Alien talkbacks over here don't I?

[Spark Of Spirit]

Well, the series only consists of two movies, so it isn't that much work, really.

[Avaitor]

Well, you can also add Predator and maybe even Predators in as well.

Good thing they never crossed those two franchises over aside from the games and comics, right?

[Dr. Ensatsu-ken]

1- What did you think of the soundtrack? I love Simon & Garfunkel and think that their songs greatly contribute to the climate of the film. Since you seem to appreciate music more when it's used to enhance something you can relate to, like a video game or movie, I was wondering what you thought of the songs from what you remember.p

All of these songs are classics that I was aware of well before actually watching the film yesterday, and to see them used in the movie only added to their quality for me. They all really fit the themes of the film and were used expertly at the perfect moments. I can actually appreciate them even more now that I have seen the film. I'll have to track down more music from Simon & Garfunkel when I get the chance.

2- Did you like seeing Mr. Feeny as Benjamin's dad?

FUCK! I knew I recognized that voice from somewhere! And I've been watching a shit-ton of Boy Meets World recently, so I don't know how I didn't make that connection.

[Kiddington]

I need to move all my old Alien talkbacks over here don't I?

Yes.

You could also do the AvP movies as well. I mean, yeah, those suck... but hey, it'd give us something extra to talk about.