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Revoltor 10-13-03 02:08 AM

Feh.

"Mac and Me" is better.

immortal_zeus 10-13-03 02:41 AM


Originally posted by mdc3000
So you'd never seen ET... still haven't seen the Indy flicks, Jaws or Close Encounters... obviously not a huge Spielberg fan... but you really owe it to yourself to do the following...

1. run out right now and BUY Jaws (widescreen) and Close Encounters (2 disc SE)

2. Watch each film twice...you'll want to watch them more than that, but limit yourself to twice for now...so you can take time to realize how ****ing awesome they are.

3. On Oct. 21 go buy the Indy Trilogy on DVD... follow step 2 again.

4. Finally you can go back to watching whatever movies you've been watching for the last decade...although now that you've seen some of the most entertaining movies ever made, you might not be satisfied with modern movies ever again.

But seriously, SEE THESE MOVIES... I always am in disbelief when I hear that people haven't seen these flicks... they are THAT GOOD...people haven't been lying to you...they are MUST SEE flicks...

MATT

sorry...a HUGE Spielberg fan....the above mentioned flicks are the reason I'm a film student who hopes to one day make movies...

I consider myself a Spielberg fan....although after looking at his filmography at IMDB, I admit that I've barely seen any of his movies. :o In fact, besides E.T., the only movies I've seen of his (that he directed) are Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Saving Private Ryan, A.I., and Catch Me If You Can. I liked every single one of those movies.

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immortal_zeus 10-13-03 02:41 AM


Originally posted by rushmore223
I hear Star Wars is pretty good too.
Okay, I've seen all 5 of the Star Wars movies thus far.

One point for me. :D

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immortal_zeus 10-13-03 02:48 AM

I looked up Blade's DVDs on DVD Tracker and he has both Jaws and Close Encounter. Maybe he'll let me borrow them. :D

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Snowmaker 08-27-06 05:06 PM

I just watched E.T. last night for the first time in probably 20 years.

One thing that I never understood as a kid and still couldn't quite figure out last night is why exactly did E.T. get sick all of a sudden?

Also, what brought him back to life? Just the fact that his friends were entering the atmosphere?

The Infidel 08-27-06 05:45 PM


Originally Posted by Snowmaker
One thing that I never understood as a kid and still couldn't quite figure out last night is why exactly did E.T. get sick all of a sudden?

You consume a shitload of Reese's Pieces and beer and then you'll understand. ;)

SINGLE104 08-27-06 07:05 PM

Some of you guys are way behind time. :)

SINGLE104 08-27-06 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by immortal_zeus
I consider myself a Spielberg fan....although after looking at his filmography at IMDB, I admit that I've barely seen any of his movies. :o In fact, besides E.T., the only movies I've seen of his (that he directed) are Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Saving Private Ryan, A.I., and Catch Me If You Can. I liked every single one of those movies.

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I was quite disappointed with The Lost World. It wasn't near as good as Jurassic Park.

Rogue588 08-27-06 07:57 PM

Looking over this thread again, I don't think i've ever seen so much excessive, extraneous bolding in my life...

astrochimp 08-27-06 08:52 PM

Funny that this thread came back up cuz i was thinking lately that i hadnt seen ET in a long time and was wondering if i would still like it.

digitalfreaknyc 08-27-06 09:00 PM

Huge Spielberg fan here...but...i have to say I've tried to get through Close Encounters several times and just can't. Bored to tears.

Had a friend who rented it recently who actually got through it and didn't like it. Just never understood the interest.

That being said, I weep like a little baby when i see ET. I'll definitely be catching it at the Ziegfeld next month.

Palpadious 08-27-06 09:10 PM


Originally Posted by Revoltor
Feh.

"Mac and Me" is better.


I hear that, ET doesn't even have a choreographed dance in a McDonalds.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hzWM03v32M

riley_dude 08-27-06 09:54 PM


Originally Posted by immortal_zeus
You guys aren't going to believe me, but I've never seen any of the Indiana Jones movies and I've never seen Close Encounters either. I swear.

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Why?????
Go rent them.

Snowmaker 08-28-06 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by Snowmaker
I just watched E.T. last night for the first time in probably 20 years.

One thing that I never understood as a kid and still couldn't quite figure out last night is why exactly did E.T. get sick all of a sudden?

Also, what brought him back to life? Just the fact that his friends were entering the atmosphere?

So, nobody really knows?

Tommy Ceez 08-28-06 11:24 PM


Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Huge Spielberg fan here...but...i have to say I've tried to get through Close Encounters several times and just can't. Bored to tears.

Had a friend who rented it recently who actually got through it and didn't like it. Just never understood the interest.

That being said, I weep like a little baby when i see ET. I'll definitely be catching it at the Ziegfeld next month.

Thats crazy talk.

It was BY FAR the coolest of the Spielberg flicks to me as a kid....Indiana Jones was FUN, but as a kid you felt the Close Encounters could really happen to you.

SINGLE104 08-29-06 01:35 AM


Originally Posted by Revoltor
Feh.

"Mac and Me" is better.

Mac and Me was awful, a total rip-off from ET.

Nesbit 08-29-06 06:41 AM


Originally Posted by SINGLE104
Mac and Me was awful, a total rip-off from ET.

Who is to say which came first?

Filmmaker 08-29-06 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by Tommy Ceez
Thats crazy talk.

It was BY FAR the coolest of the Spielberg flicks to me as a kid....Indiana Jones was FUN, but as a kid you felt the Close Encounters could really happen to you.

No doubt; CLOSE ENCOUNTERS is my all-time favorite Spielberg film (top 3 film of all time). Too boring to finish? I'm at a loss for words here. I've never encountered a more transcendent film.

Giles 08-29-06 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by immortal_zeus
You guys aren't going to believe me, but I've never seen any of the Indiana Jones movies and I've never seen Close Encounters either. I swear.

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fernsita 08-29-06 02:38 PM

can't believe that you hadn't seen this until now!! i really don't think it would be the same as when you were a kid...i remember loving it then...not so sure i would be as fascinated with it now.

Shannon Nutt 08-29-06 03:08 PM


Originally Posted by Snowmaker
So, nobody really knows?

Hate made E.T. sick...but love...love helped bust him out.

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Slayer2005 08-29-06 09:53 PM

You will also want to check out Spielberg's first big feature, "Duel". The film Joy Ride borrowed a bit from it.

grip 08-31-06 11:03 AM


Originally Posted by fernsita
can't believe that you hadn't seen this until now!! i really don't think it would be the same as when you were a kid...i remember loving it then...not so sure i would be as fascinated with it now.


See it again, just for kicks.

My wife had not seen it until after we were married because "she didn't like 'alien' movies". But I forced her to see it (my old OLD vhs copy years ago) and it instantly became one of her favorite movies. My 8 year old daughter loves the movie, but hates to watch it because it makes her too sad. My boy, 4, just likes the contraption he makes (in fact, he wanted to get to my circular saw blade to build his phone) and always askes for reeses pieces (ah the power of marketing).

These being said.....I'm throwing my vote in here to go for retro month...

Jaws
Duel
Close Encounters
All three raiders (not a big fan of the Temple of doom, but it is silly)

In my opinion, DO NOT see Jaws 2, 3, 4, or any other shark themed movie.

grim_tales 08-31-06 11:12 AM


Originally Posted by immortal_zeus
You know what? I've never seen Jaws. -eek- Fo shizzle.

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I've never seen Jaws -eek-

grip 08-31-06 11:23 AM

your handle is "Grim Tales" and you have not experienced Quint's USS Indianapolis story?


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