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alex22 · 15th April 2006, 02:36 AM

During the week i caught the latest 'Simpsons' to air in Aus. The episode where Bart and Homer are in heaven doing the riverdance in the Catholic part of heaven. Absolute classic!!

Denie Alconn · 15th April 2006, 03:25 AM

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recomend!!

Pardon my spelling, *recommend*

Quokka · 17th April 2006, 06:31 AM

The Proposition It's being described alot as an Aussie Western, not too bad though maybe a touch more style than substance.

ravenus · 17th April 2006, 11:29 AM

Salvador - Oliver Stone

A pretty damn good movie by Stone released in the same year (1986) as Platoon, which must have been a really hard working year for Mr. Stone.

This one is about a down-and-out photojournalist Boyle(James Woods) who heads out with his drifter friend (James Belushi) to El Salvador hoping to get some sensation-worthy pictures of the conflict between the dictatorial government and militant rebels that'll earn him money and put his career back on the line. Boyle's a smooth operator, hobnobbing and playing off against both sides of the conflict, while he carries on with his Salvadorean lover. But situations soon drift out of control and his frustrations with how the conflict is affecting him personally exposes a raw nerve (and a scene where he basically becomes Oliver Stone's mouthpiece in which he denounces the US government's support for tyrannical regimes simply for being non-communist) which lands him in deep trouble.

Whatever your political viewpoints maybe, this is still a very energetically made movie and James Woods gave a great lead performance (nominated for the Oscar).

kyektulu · 18th April 2006, 12:11 AM

Star Trek films weekend on Sci Fi channel!

Yay!

Paige Turner · 18th April 2006, 12:21 AM

Door to Door, starring William H. Macy.

More-than-inspirational true story of a man overcoming obstacles.

Great story, great acting, official Paige Turner© endorsement.

Go rent this movie. Go on.

weaveworld · 18th April 2006, 12:45 AM

Watched the Star Trek movies on sci-fi

'My name is Earl' on Friday night

I missed Supernatural but I will catch it on Thursday!

hermi-nomi · 18th April 2006, 03:21 PM

The new, tenth Doctor Who

(just a little bit smug

)

Stenevor · 18th April 2006, 09:01 PM

The Squid and the Whale

American indie type film about a couple and their two kids going through a divorce. Some sad moments and some funny moments. I liked it. 8/10.

jackokent · 18th April 2006, 09:03 PM

Watched Westworld last night. Had forgotton how good it was.

Alysheba · 19th April 2006, 02:49 PM

Fun With Dick And Jane (the Jim Carey one) and Jarhead. Neither were bad, but I prefered Jarhead. Carey did a really good job as usual in FWDAJ, but I didn't care for Leoni much.

tiny99 · 20th April 2006, 07:08 PM

Sexy Beast

Rosemary · 23rd April 2006, 11:04 PM

V8 Supercar Racing ! I wonder if I could class that as Science Fiction?

Apart from that, there was nothing on worth watching...

Alysheba · 23rd April 2006, 11:56 PM

I watched the new version of "Yours, Mine, and Ours". Not bad. I prefered the original though.

Void Dragon · 24th April 2006, 12:39 AM

Stargate SG1

and...

That's all...

15th April 2006, 02:36 AM	#106 (permalink)
alex22 Just call me Lucky Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 51	Re: Things I watched this weekend During the week i caught the latest 'Simpsons' to air in Aus. The episode where Bart and Homer are in heaven doing the riverdance in the Catholic part of heaven. Absolute classic!!

17th April 2006, 06:31 AM	#108 (permalink)
Quokka wandering Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 1,502	Re: Things I watched this weekend The Proposition It's being described alot as an Aussie Western, not too bad though maybe a touch more style than substance.

17th April 2006, 11:29 AM	#109 (permalink)
ravenus Heretic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,730	Re: Things I watched this weekend Salvador - Oliver Stone A pretty damn good movie by Stone released in the same year (1986) as Platoon, which must have been a really hard working year for Mr. Stone. This one is about a down-and-out photojournalist Boyle(James Woods) who heads out with his drifter friend (James Belushi) to El Salvador hoping to get some sensation-worthy pictures of the conflict between the dictatorial government and militant rebels that'll earn him money and put his career back on the line. Boyle's a smooth operator, hobnobbing and playing off against both sides of the conflict, while he carries on with his Salvadorean lover. But situations soon drift out of control and his frustrations with how the conflict is affecting him personally exposes a raw nerve (and a scene where he basically becomes Oliver Stone's mouthpiece in which he denounces the US government's support for tyrannical regimes simply for being non-communist) which lands him in deep trouble. Whatever your political viewpoints maybe, this is still a very energetically made movie and James Woods gave a great lead performance (nominated for the Oscar).

18th April 2006, 12:11 AM	#110 (permalink)
kyektulu White Wolf Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 2,011	Re: Things I watched this weekend Star Trek films weekend on Sci Fi channel! Yay!

18th April 2006, 12:21 AM	#111 (permalink)
Paige Turner Just another busted robot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 706	Re: Things I watched this weekend Door to Door, starring William H. Macy. More-than-inspirational true story of a man overcoming obstacles. Great story, great acting, official Paige Turner© endorsement. Go rent this movie. Go on.

18th April 2006, 12:45 AM	#112 (permalink)
weaveworld ~Behold my sparklies!~ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Dunbartonshire Posts: 588	Re: Things I watched this weekend Watched the Star Trek movies on sci-fi 'My name is Earl' on Friday night I missed Supernatural but I will catch it on Thursday!

18th April 2006, 03:21 PM	#113 (permalink)
hermi-nomi Cynical Loser Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 134	Re: Things I watched this weekend The new, tenth Doctor Who (just a little bit smug )

18th April 2006, 09:01 PM	#114 (permalink)
Stenevor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 246	Re: Things I watched this weekend The Squid and the Whale American indie type film about a couple and their two kids going through a divorce. Some sad moments and some funny moments. I liked it. 8/10.

18th April 2006, 09:03 PM	#115 (permalink)
jackokent Jack of all trades Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 1,166	Re: Things I watched this weekend Watched Westworld last night. Had forgotton how good it was.

19th April 2006, 02:49 PM	#116 (permalink)
Alysheba Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 232	Re: Things I watched this weekend Fun With Dick And Jane (the Jim Carey one) and Jarhead. Neither were bad, but I prefered Jarhead. Carey did a really good job as usual in FWDAJ, but I didn't care for Leoni much.

20th April 2006, 07:08 PM	#117 (permalink)
tiny99 my birthday an I wants it Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merseyside Posts: 90	Re: Things I watched this weekend Sexy Beast

23rd April 2006, 11:04 PM	#118 (permalink)
Rosemary The Wicked Sword Maiden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 4,062 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Things I watched this weekend V8 Supercar Racing ! I wonder if I could class that as Science Fiction? Apart from that, there was nothing on worth watching...

23rd April 2006, 11:56 PM	#119 (permalink)
Alysheba Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 232	Re: Things I watched this weekend I watched the new version of "Yours, Mine, and Ours". Not bad. I prefered the original though.

24th April 2006, 12:39 AM	#120 (permalink)
Void Dragon Science fiction fantasy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 83	Re: Things I watched this weekend Stargate SG1 and... That's all...

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