Stupid Cults...

Mellissa · Post by **Mellissa** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:10 pm

I never liked a clockwork orange it was so damn weard whats that about anyway??

saw the matrix in here i have to admit i love the Matrix the idea of the story is mind boggling humans as batteries ?? love it
and Pulp Fiction very good to one of the best love the part where John travolta talks about him staying in holland and that we drown our french fries in mayonaise LOL WE DO and the tabacco he smokes is dutch
nice details

Mellissa

Alexandra · Post by **Alexandra** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:34 pm

re: clockwork orange. I agree, IMO that movie was a mess and too long.

re: seinfeld. What was it about? Nothing! That is what made it funny. I look forward to the DVD release this Fall.

Jaye · Post by **Jaye** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 2:20 am

Eloise Goth wrote:moving into the world of television, can someone please tell me whats so funny about Seinfeld?

I'm still trying to sort that one out myself. It's a show about...nothing. Even the lamest stand up-based sitcom has some consistent plot. "Seinfeld" had nothing. I've tried watching it with friends, but it doesn't do anything for me.

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 2:57 am

Hi girls,

I think Seinfeld is hilarious. Jewish humor is one of those things you either think is funny or you don't. Personally I love jewish humor. It deals with being character flawed. And the correct use of the language. It is sometimes very understated and subtile.

Let me give you some examples of jewish humor, that is not from Seinfeld, but a comedian whose name escapes me at the moment.

"son walks into the living room and see's his father watching a basketball game and says 'what's the score?'. The father replies '67 to 61'. The son then asks 'who's winning?' and the father replies '67'."

or

An older gentleman walks into a bar and sees an attractive woman at the bar and sits by her. He then asks her if he could buy her a drink. She replies "sure, but I want to let you know right now I'm a lesbian" He replies to her "really? how are things in Beruit?

Now to me that is hilarious. However if you don't find the misunderstanding of the language as funny, it will leave you shaking your head wondering what is so funny. Seinfeld is much like that. Also the characters themselves are really the underpinning of the show. So without taking the time to watch enough episodes to get to know the characters, you might not find it all that funny. There are many things in the show that are continuing themes.

Love always,
Elizabeth

Eloise Goth · Post by **Eloise Goth** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 3:48 am

thanks for the explanation, Elizabeth! think I'll stick to 'Cheers' though.. that show still cracks me up.

Elinor · Post by **Elinor** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:11 pm

I liked BIG FISH too.

East Rider: The Man Who Fell To Earth; [something] Cowboy with Dustin Hofman,

all of em awful.

The Best: The Third Man; Star Wars, A Bridge Too Far, Spinal Tap.

Aeryn · Post by **Aeryn** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:03 am

Napolean Dynamite. Guess I just didn't get it. Dumb, dumb, dumb.

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:56 pm

I agree, hon. I didn't care for Napoleon Dymamite at all.

Raven(SO) · Post by **Raven(SO)** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:28 am

hey girls
I had to watch Napolian Dynamite a couple of times to get it but it really is more funny the more you watch it. One movie I really loved was "Shawn of the dead". Most people think its lame lol. But, hey i like the missfit movies.

Love Raven(SO)

Margaret · Post by **Margaret** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:47 pm

On a positive note may I venture to add some of my personal favorite cult films. These include:
The League of Gentlemen (BBC)
Little Britain
Lair of the White Worm
The Wicker Man
Priscilla: Queen of the desert
Tank Girl

Cheers, Margaret