Ebert tells LOTR fans to "get a life" (EE related)
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Ebert tells LOTR fans to "get a life" (EE related)
I was watching Ebert & Roeper and the video pick of the week was Return of the King. Roeper stated that the theatrical edition has some cool extras but warned the viewers that an extended version is coming out. Roeper said how LOTR fans will buy anything. Ebert replied with something similar to "yeah I don't get it how they can watch 4 hours of extra for each movie, to those people, I say get a life." It seemed like Ebert was upset about New Line double dipping and blamed the fans for buying it.
I don't blame new line for double dipping because they tell the public in advance about it. I'm a big LOTR fan, so of course I have/will double dip on the trilogy. I'm not being forced to buy them and I appreciate the quality of the DVD, so props to New Line for releasing the EE's.
useless trivia: Ebert gave Van Helsing a thumbs up (yeah, I'm bitter).
I don't blame new line for double dipping because they tell the public in advance about it. I'm a big LOTR fan, so of course I have/will double dip on the trilogy. I'm not being forced to buy them and I appreciate the quality of the DVD, so props to New Line for releasing the EE's.
useless trivia: Ebert gave Van Helsing a thumbs up (yeah, I'm bitter).
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HOW DARE HE!!
Perhaps this thread alone backs up his statement. It's a great movie and all, but to start a thread about what one man thinks about the film and/or the cult like following seems to only back up his statement even more.
Wow.. that useless trivia which has nothing to do with his comment makes it an even more stand point that he is clearly insane and should be dragged to a mental hospital. You may be bitter, but you should take what one man says with the grain of salt.
Perhaps this thread alone backs up his statement. It's a great movie and all, but to start a thread about what one man thinks about the film and/or the cult like following seems to only back up his statement even more.
Wow.. that useless trivia which has nothing to do with his comment makes it an even more stand point that he is clearly insane and should be dragged to a mental hospital. You may be bitter, but you should take what one man says with the grain of salt.
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Originally posted by Rivero
Ebert should follow-up his stapling his stomache with stapling his fat mouth shut.
Ebert should follow-up his stapling his stomache with stapling his fat mouth shut.
I think his statements are being taken out of context by the original poster...Ebert's a huge film fan, I don't know why he would be opposed to extras - perhaps his statements were made in jest.
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
HOW DARE HE!!
Perhaps this thread alone backs up his statement. It's a great movie and all, but to start a thread about what one man thinks about the film and/or the cult like following seems to only back up his statement even more.
Wow.. that useless trivia which has nothing to do with his comment makes it an even more stand point that he is clearly insane and should be dragged to a mental hospital. You may be bitter, but you should take what one man says with the grain of salt.
HOW DARE HE!!
Perhaps this thread alone backs up his statement. It's a great movie and all, but to start a thread about what one man thinks about the film and/or the cult like following seems to only back up his statement even more.
Wow.. that useless trivia which has nothing to do with his comment makes it an even more stand point that he is clearly insane and should be dragged to a mental hospital. You may be bitter, but you should take what one man says with the grain of salt.
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No double dip for me.....will buy the EE when it is released. If I can borrow the current release from a friend, so be it. If not...guess I will finally see this in November.
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I find it amusing that a guy who has spent the better part of his life in a darkened theater is telling others to "get a life"
Ebert has completely lost it. I once used to look forward to his commentary. Now he gives the thumbs up to utter crap like Van Helsing. For shame, Roger. Gene Siskel is turning over in his grave.
Ebert has completely lost it. I once used to look forward to his commentary. Now he gives the thumbs up to utter crap like Van Helsing. For shame, Roger. Gene Siskel is turning over in his grave.
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It would be nice if people would actually listen to the context of what Ebert said before getting all crazy...the "get a life" comment was said after Roeper made a joke about fans probably having to wait again for the accordion-size trilogy set that will take 6 years to watch...it was a JOKE, and Ebert's comment was in reference to fans waiting for this fictitious set.
So RELAX, people. Frankly, I applaud Ebert for saying fans get tired of double diping.
So RELAX, people. Frankly, I applaud Ebert for saying fans get tired of double diping.
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Haha... God bless Ebert.
LOTR Fanboys... take a deep breath and repeat to yourself "everything is alright" as you wrap your arms around your LOTR/TTT EE's while in the fetal position.
LOTR Fanboys... take a deep breath and repeat to yourself "everything is alright" as you wrap your arms around your LOTR/TTT EE's while in the fetal position.
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I've never liked Ebert, so I don't take anything says to heart. Good point novaguy200 about the comments though.
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Do you call it irony when someone takes something (Ebert's joke)out of context saying it proves one thing (Ebert saying LOTR fans need to get a life), and the fact that people take umbrage with those very word really does prove the misconception?
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Originally posted by Drexl
I wonder if they even realize that the EE's are longer cuts of the films and not just additional extras with the same movies.
I wonder if they even realize that the EE's are longer cuts of the films and not just additional extras with the same movies.
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The accordian comment was hilarious!
That's his job. It IS his life, and he has a life outside of work, like... most of us do.
Originally posted by tdirgins
I find it amusing that a guy who has spent the better part of his life in a darkened theater is telling others to "get a life"
I find it amusing that a guy who has spent the better part of his life in a darkened theater is telling others to "get a life"
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Originally posted by matrixrok9
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