Author Topic: 1990s US Bracket: Verdicts  (Read 712487 times)

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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #400 on: May 10, 2008, 12:57:07 PM »
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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #401 on: May 10, 2008, 01:11:04 PM »
Dead Man Walking

A film full of solid and sometimes great performances. I loved the humanity that Robbins was able to portray without being to preachy or obvious. The only problem I had was that it didn't seem fresh to me. Again, this may be because I had heard so much about this film for so long without ever seeing it. It's a heavy drama, and I feel like I have seen so many of these kinds of films. Still, it really was a great film. Penn was amazing as always. Glad I saw it.

The War Room
It is a perfect time be be watching this film. With The Clintons back in the spotlight right now (go Barack!) , I am sure they are reliving all of this. The film however focuses on George Stephanopoulos & James Carville. The War Room successfully conveyed the tension and accomplished what many documentaries don't. I totally knew how the ending turns out, but I was so wrapped up in the story and the dedication of these two men.

winner....
Dead Man Walking is a powerful film that deals with issues still relevant today
The War Room is a powerful film that deals with issues happening slightly different today.

Both are great, But I enjoyed The War Room a bit more.

However I think the better film is Dead Man Walking.

so the winner....

Dead Man Walking


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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #402 on: May 10, 2008, 01:53:07 PM »
You guys make me happy — vicariously, because you discovered some new films that you liked; and directly, because I enjoyed reading your verdicts.  Thanks!

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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #403 on: May 10, 2008, 06:22:02 PM »
Both writeups were great and the discovery of new films you both really liked was particularly heartening, as you both got shafted with a lot of films you hated in the past. Great jobs.
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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #404 on: May 10, 2008, 06:44:27 PM »
You guys are so inspirational, I'm going to go rent my two 90s films (plus Accatone) and settle in with them for the night.

I also have to give inspirational credit to the sun, for beating me down so thoroughly.

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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #405 on: May 10, 2008, 06:45:41 PM »
You guys are so inspirational, I'm going to go rent my two 90s films (plus Accatone) and settle in with them for the night.

I also have to give inspirational credit to the sun, for beating me down so thoroughly.

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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #406 on: May 10, 2008, 09:38:30 PM »
You should probably move your computer out of the greenhouse, it's starting to affect your brain.
I know this is an appropriate query for faceboy.  Please explain the difference between affect and effect as verb.  (I understand effect as a noun.)  And this is a sincere request.  I'm all into words right now.

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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #407 on: May 10, 2008, 09:53:01 PM »
You should probably move your computer out of the greenhouse, it's starting to affect your brain.
I know this is an appropriate query for faceboy.  Please explain the difference between affect and effect as verb.  (I understand effect as a noun.)  And this is a sincere request.  I'm all into words right now.

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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #408 on: May 10, 2008, 11:18:39 PM »
You should probably move your computer out of the greenhouse, it's starting to affect your brain.
I know this is an appropriate query for faceboy.  Please explain the difference between affect and effect as verb.  (I understand effect as a noun.)  And this is a sincere request.  I'm all into words right now.
Well, as far as grammar and syntax go, I'm not to be trusted. However, affect is almost always a verb and effect is almost always a noun. Effect is really only a verb when you're drawing out the effect of the object. Basically, whenever you're talking about changing something, they verb you're searching for is affect.

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Re: 1990s US Bracket commentary
« Reply #409 on: May 11, 2008, 01:03:03 AM »
Alex right and Chester wrong?  Is it the Apocalypse??
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