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1 posted on 12/04/2004 9:22:19 PM PST by CHARLITE
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To: CHARLITE

The keywords are wrong....

Brad Pitt was in Troy, not Alexander....


2 posted on 12/04/2004 9:25:43 PM PST by MikefromOhio (37 days until I can leave Iraq for good....)
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To: CHARLITE

I thought Troy was pretty good. Alexander seems to be a crappy movie to me.


3 posted on 12/04/2004 9:27:59 PM PST by Angry Republican (yvan eht nioj!)
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To: CHARLITE

I just learned a new word: "Slattern."

Thanks, Lileks!


5 posted on 12/04/2004 9:30:55 PM PST by Choose Ye This Day (DUmmies: You keep visualizing a Kerry win...we'll lead the world and beat the terrorists. Mmmmkay?)
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To: CHARLITE

My daughter married into a family of the Greek Orthodox faith. Believe me, you don't mess with Greeks...LOL. My son in law is a sweetie, but his family is very animated in their thoughts, and they DO NOT like this movie.


7 posted on 12/04/2004 9:33:29 PM PST by LisaMalia (Merry CHRISTmas!!!!!!)
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To: CHARLITE

'The battle for Fallujah would make an exceptional movie in the "Black Hawk Down" vein, except of course we win, which gives the producers pause. Wouldn't that be, like, endorsing the war? Can't have that.'

nah, can't have THAT!


10 posted on 12/04/2004 9:36:12 PM PST by bitt (I am smitten by the Prez.)
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To: CHARLITE

The movie and the reaction to it is really silly. Maybe no one is seeing it, because the movie stinks.

The MSM is making a big deal out of it, because they simply can't understand the facts.


19 posted on 12/04/2004 9:49:40 PM PST by Mike1973
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To: CHARLITE

LILEKS
is really worth the reading


23 posted on 12/04/2004 10:01:11 PM PST by maine-iac7
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To: CHARLITE
When I heard who the Director was, and who was starring as Alexander, I decided I wouldn't see this movie. When I heard that Angelina Jolie was co-starring, I thought I could hold my nose and go.

Since this was probably a typical, trashy Hollywood movie, I was certain to see Angelina Jolie and Colin Ferrell do the dirty deed. Then I found out Angelina plays Colin's mom. I am back to not seeing this flick.

Tonight I watched Tomb Raider on satelite, again, even though I have it, on DVD.

I am a fan of I, Claudius. I've seen the series 3-4 times. Episode 5, "Poison Is Queen," is my favorite. I read the books too.

Dave


26 posted on 12/04/2004 10:33:58 PM PST by Daaave ( I'm afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. I can feel it.)
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To: CHARLITE

It seems that Oliver Stone has given undue attention to Alexander's sexual proclivities as compared to the fact that Alexander conquered much of the known world. Furthermore, the whole idea of Alexander as a bottle blonde mullet man is laughable at best.

In short, Stone is a twit. The movie deserves to die an inglorious death.

Regards, Ivan


34 posted on 12/05/2004 3:42:34 AM PST by MadIvan (Gothic. Freaky. Conservative. - http://www.rightgoths.com/)
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To: CHARLITE

Why can't the studios make another Gladiator? Give us a lead character we can care about, a noble hero, with flaws of course, but someone striving to right a wrong or save a loved one, with fast-paced fight scenes...it wouldn't be that hard, really, but Hollywood can't seem to get it right.


38 posted on 12/05/2004 6:57:21 AM PST by Ciexyz (I use the term Blue Cities, not Blue States. PA is red except for Philly, Pgh & Erie.)
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To: CHARLITE

Alexander the gay just doesn't sound right.


41 posted on 12/29/2004 2:20:52 AM PST by Nachoman
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There is good news here.

It will be far more difficult for Oliver Stoned to raise money for future projects. So expect to see less of his wacky view of the world.
42 posted on 12/29/2004 2:29:33 AM PST by Beckwith (John, you said I was going to be the First Lady, as of now, you're on the couch . . .)
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To: CHARLITE
Keep in mind that Brad Pitt's "Troy" didn't exactly lead to Sparta Fever sweeping the nation, either.

So true, I recall Brad Pitt promising that "We'd have everyone wearing skirts by this summer."

Anyone see Mr. Pitt lately? Didn't think so.

44 posted on 12/29/2004 2:45:44 AM PST by Caipirabob (Democrats.. Socialists..Commies..Traitors...Who can tell the difference?)
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