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(((stereofect)))
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I saw a film today, oh boy....
Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 11:24 PM
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I actually went to the theatre and saw a movie yesterday. The latest Star Trek to be exact. I hadn't been to a movie since 2003 when I saw Hulk (which is ironic considering that Eric Bana was in that movie as well). But I specifically wanted to see this one in the theatre. And I was NOT disappointed. F'n excellent movie. I am a HUGE Star Trek fan (orginal series/cast only) and this one was much anticipated on my part. Awesome character development, great acting, a terrific story, superb special FX and the cast all got their parts spot on. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Chekov, Sulu... are all played to perfection. J.J. Abrams did a fantastic job on this one. A first rate reboot to the franchise. Gene would be proud, I'm sure.
Side note: I had no idea Subtronik was a Romulan... though it all makes perfect sense now....
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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Brainbelly
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 5:47 PM
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I concur. I'm also old enough to have enjoyed the original series in its first run. I'm so glad that Chris Pine did not imitate Shatner's halting delivery. Old character quirks were employed but nothing by anyone was overdone. Zoe Saldana is a warm sensuous Uhura. Karl Urban totally embodies Bones. The Spock "mind meld" history sequence audio was spectacular sonic temporal space shifting. I didn't even mind the Oompa Loompa 
"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination, but crossing the road with your eyes closed is easy" -John Lennon - “What relates to reality, is not certain; and what is certain, is not real.” --Albert Einstein
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Sonic Wallpaper
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 6:44 PM
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We'd love to go see it, but I think we'll have to wait for the DVD release. Baby Gid can be quite mellow, but I can imagine him getting fussy and wanting to feed right in the middle of the film
So glad to be reading all the great reviews
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Subtronik
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 9:11 PM
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Ok so I'm a Romulan, what of it!? 
I've heard excellent things about this Star Trek. We might go see it at IMax, hopefully...
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(((stereofect)))
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 11:20 PM
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Subtronik wrote:Ok so I'm a Romulan, what of it!? I've heard excellent things about this Star Trek. We might go see it at IMax, hopefully...
Wait... there's an Imax version!?! Damn...
Seriously, man... go see it.
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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LoveCraft's Adjectives
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 4:07 AM
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YAY! I'm really glad you guys like it. I was hoping not to be disappointed. Hey Gideon, watching movies at home is awesome. We prefer it. Pause, grab brewski, pee, no noisy folks with cellphones behind you, brewski, pee lol. Could use a MUCH bigger screen tho. And a better sound system. How about you? Not being into TV impact the size of yer screen?
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LoveCraft's Adjectives
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 4:30 AM
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Trekkies Bash New Film As 'Fun', 'Watchable'
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film
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(((stereofect)))
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 6:01 AM
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LoveCraft's Adjectives wrote:
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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DoublePlusGood
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 6:13 PM
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Man, in elementary school I was so into Star Trek, I have to go see this, to satisfy 10 year old me 
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Cirix
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Friday, June 12, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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Yep, i can definitely say i really enjoyed the new Star Trek film.
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louwhoz
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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Man, I am just itchin' to see this movie!!!!!! Maybe we will have to let my Mom babysit for us so we can go out and view it in a theater.
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(((stereofect)))
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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louwhoz wrote:Man, I am just itchin' to see this movie!!!!!! Maybe we will have to let my Mom babysit for us so we can go out and view it in a theater.
I'm sure Lil' Gid would love some quality time with Gramma with the payoff being Gramma gets some cuddle time with Lil' Gid and you two get to see Star Trek in the theatre.
It's a win-win for everyone...!!!
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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louwhoz
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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I'm thinking I'm agreeing with you. He's three months old now, so I think all parties involved would benefit.
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(((stereofect)))
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RE: I saw a film today, oh boy....
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 5:26 AM
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louwhoz wrote:I'm thinking I'm agreeing with you. He's three months old now, so I think all parties involved would benefit.
Absolutely..!!
I/we completely understand how attached you can get to the lil' ones, but it's OK to share them with grandparents.
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” Albert Einstein
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