Robot Monkey Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 I just saw the full trailer. Oh my God, I'm so psyched and can't wait for November 14! I'm in the middle of re-reading the series for the umpeenth time, so this couldn't come at a better time. Any other O'Brian fans, or am I alone here? -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 I am unfamiliar with O'Brian, but the movie does indeed look very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 I am unfamiliar with O'Brian, but the movie does indeed look very cool. Ditto! Again, Joel's do think alike! Of course my GF was like 'you seriously want to see that movie.' Oh, and Joel, nice avatar,... where'd you find such a good shot, I was looking for a while before I settled. And, yep, I'm into her new show! Hope it survives through Friends last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Oh, and Joel, nice avatar,... where'd you find such a good shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted November 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Awesome; Odie is hooking me up with tickets to see it next Wednesday! -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyCritic Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 It's a pretty good film. Two excellent battle sequences bookending a whole lot of chit-chatty drama that may or may not fascinate you. I found about half of the chit-chat stuff pretty involving so the flick gets a positive review from me. On the 14th, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted November 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I'm a huge POB fan, so I'm looking forward to the chit-chatty stuff. I'm hoping for something more than Gladiator at Sea! -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Originally posted by PhillyCritic@Nov 4 2003, 10:41 PM It's a pretty good film. Two excellent battle sequences bookending a whole lot of chit-chatty drama that may or may not fascinate you. I found about half of the chit-chat stuff pretty involving so the flick gets a positive review from me. On the 14th, that is. But, does the movie fail because it's not rated R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Hey, Scott, it's great to see you over here! I've been clicking on your site for two days to see if you've reviewed the new Matrix movie, and I see this morning that you have. Joy! Off to read it now, but welcome to LCVG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryan Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 There was an interview with Peter Weir on NPR's Talk of the Nation yesterday. A good listen. Neil Conan also spoke with Patrick O'Brian's American book editor. Peter Weir Interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted November 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Originally posted by Bryan_ZZ@Nov 6 2003, 08:07 AM There was an interview with Peter Weir on NPR's Talk of the Nation yesterday. A good listen. Neil Conan also spoke with Patrick O'Brian's American book editor. Peter Weir Interview Thanks, Bryan. I usually keep NPR on during the day after Howard, so I don't know how I missed the interview! -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyCritic Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Originally posted by PoisonJam@Nov 5 2003, 10:24 AM Hey, Scott, it's great to see you over here! I've been clicking on your site for two days to see if you've reviewed the new Matrix movie, and I see this morning that you have. Joy! Off to read it now, but welcome to LCVG! Thanks! Generally I post my reviews on the film's opening day. That should save you a few clicks. I do appreciate your readership very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Is that Howard, as in Stern? You go from Howard Stern to NPR every day? Wow, if that isn't the most jarring transition I can think of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted November 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Originally posted by PoisonJam@Nov 6 2003, 07:58 PM Is that Howard, as in Stern? You go from Howard Stern to NPR every day? Wow, if that isn't the most jarring transition I can think of... Well, I listen to Howard Stern in the morning for news and information and then I switch to NPR for the humor. Back on topic, sort of: Thanks for the interview links, I really enjoyed it (especially the 1995 POB interview!). I'm looking forward to next Wednesday! -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted November 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 Well, I just got back from an advance screening in Philly (using tickets kindly donated by Odie). I loved it! I'm a big Patrick O'Brian fan, and I think it's fair to say that the film doesn't do the books justice. But what film could? I didn't care for the casting or characterization of Maturin, but on the whole, the film stands very well on its own. A big thumbs up! -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 I've never heard of this book/series? but I'm interested in seeing the movie based solely on the trailer. Still having no luck finding an interested tag along though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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