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Godfather is one of those movies that is supposed to be so incredibly awesome, but just left me totally cold. Who cares about these people? Not I said the little red hen. I just didn't see the point of the thing. Maybe it's one of those movies where you have to either have lived on the east...

Yeah, this would be the first for both of us. Still thinking that if anything the adoption plan would be better. Or providing a place for an Amish kid during Ruhspringe.

Because Haru Kiri would not be understood for what it is by the government, nor would it have the desired effect on the culture. (Any further down this road leads to political discussion) Of course. Not being honest would be a waste of everyone's time. (And there are limits to how much of an...

Is it just me, or is the playback on that really jerky? Lots of lags and lapses. I suppose it could be because I'm using my old computer. Fun video though.

Some movies try to be tough. Some succeed. Some fail. Some only end up being crude or gross. Some come off looking foolish or silly. I just saw "Africa Addio". If there is a tougher movie to watch, I don't know what it is. It isn't bad, but very, very disturbing. Anyone else seen it? Thoughts...

I thought Adoption might be a better way to go--(potentially) fewer health risks, and maybe skip the diaper stage. Any thoughts on that? Comments? Horror Stories? Encouragements/discouragements? Seriously--I never really looked into any of this. Most of my (mis)information is from TV shows.

Also check around nearby cities. Last time I went car shopping I was able to save $3000 by driving from San Jose to Burlingame--30 miles. Same car, roughly the same milage, but Burlingame wasn't as fashionable a city, and bluebook values are lower there for some reason. In short, I drove off...

Yeah, seems she has been thinking about this a while. And is aware of the risks and whatnot. I have reservations--not sure the human race is worth continuing, and not sure I want to be responsible for inflicting life on anyone, especially not someone I'm supposed to love without reservation...

What do you say to that? One thing if we were 25, but we're both 40. Serious replies only please.

Had one fight where the monsters were chasing around a couple of rooms. The wizard would restrict them to charge attacks by constantly closing doors. So they move to the door, minor to open the door, and they can either standard to move or charge. (They had a ranged attack, but it was pretty...

Robin was always the kid Batman was training to be his own hero. That was the point: Batman was training his eventual replacements. But no one can truly replace Batman--not even his quazi-clone son.

Well, these days Batman could just talk into a tape recorder or note-taker and have it turned into special files on the Bat Computer. Not all Robins are poser lackeys. True. Death of a Salesman is a rather famous deviation from the formula. Decide for yourself if it is a success or not...

Robin serves a function: he's there so Batman has someone to explain what he's doing to. Robin is the audience for Batman's thoughts. At least, that was the original idea, so that everything wasn't a thought bubble. Aristotle: yeah, what a poser. "Founder of Dramatic Criticism." Pffft, what...

Thanks for the sympathy. Not like there was much choice with the programs I'm starting to run. Yes, XP is dead. Sad. Just like the 4e character builder and adventure tools. Win7 might have been an option, but is more likely to be phased out sooner--I'm hoping to keep the next computer alive for...

OK, I had to buy a new machine (which is why I've been quiet the last few days--wasn't that nice?) Came with Windows8. So I had to look up where to go to unhide the file menus to unhide the view menu to unhide the toolbars and sidebars that I use absolutely all the time. Who thought that was a...

"No, my friend, you were trying. The lady was succeeding."

You must have loved the Prequel Trilogy then.

No problem. A good movie has strong plot and character development (one of these MUST be the driving force for the rest). It is internally consistent and abides by a set of rules. (Doesn't matter what those rules are, so long as they are consistent) There should be some guiding principle (be it...

Just wait: the way CGI is advancing, in about a decade they'll be able to synthesize these movies with any cast you want. It will be like the 3D printer. Pick your actors, pick your script, pick your cinema style/era, pick your set and costume designers, press a button, and by the time your...

My point was: Make a good movie. If you think about it, I'm actually agreeing with you that targeting comic nerds is a bad idea. Make a good movie. Use enough of the comic source materials to keep the nerds in check. Make a GOOD movie. Simple. Made a good movie. What was the number 1...