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"I didn't see much about deep cultural issues." Right. Unlike most everything else on the screen lately? nt

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clarkjohnsen

In Reply to: RE: Apocalypto...opportunity squandered posted by DWPC on June 22, 2007 at 10:58:04

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Syriana. Children of Men. Constant Gardener. nt - tinear 17:16:27 06/22/07 (0)
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RE: "I didn't see much about deep cultural issues." Right. Unlike most everything else on the screen lately? nt - DWPC 15:53:55 06/22/07 (0)
With a great title like "Apocalypto" and after reading a few critics' reviews touting a death-of-culture plot, I was expecting something more than another good-guy-chased-by-bad-guys movie. And after the "Passion", I thought maybe Mel G had moved beyond typical action flick stuff.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed "Apocalypto", but was led to expect more a thoughtful story about Mayan culture. But all Gibson did was use it as a backdrop. Actually Cornel Wilde's "Naked Prey" in the 60s was a whole lot better as a story.
Have you reviewed this one yet? Just curious. (nt) - Audiophilander 13:53:29 06/22/07 (8)
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- The "Search" feature on AA is often helpful in these cases. - clarkjohnsen 07:02:38 06/23/07 (5)
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  - http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=films&n=51795&highlight=apocalypto+clarkjohnsen&r=&session= (Open in New Window)
  - That's the reason for my subtle prompting; you should thank me for keeping you honest. (nt) - Audiophilander 08:17:24 06/24/07 (4)
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    - You are being dishonest by saying I'm dishonest., which I am not. nt - clarkjohnsen 09:00:14 06/25/07 (3)
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      - *Ahem* I did NOT say you were dishonest.; what I said was keeping you honest (it's a colloquialism). - Audiophilander 09:57:23 06/25/07 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: You are being dishonest by saying I'm dishonest., which I am not. nt posted by clarkjohnsen on June 25, 2007 at 09:00:14
        
        In poker it's a phrase often used by one gambler to prompt another to back up his claims through raising the ante (you are familiar with the concept of poker, aren't you?). I knew you had the cards in this instance, but by challenging you to share your review I made you show your hand to all the players, as intended. If you had been bluffing, as has often been the case in the past, my call would've made you sh*t or get off the pot (another colloquialism that's a rather unattractive mixed metaphor even in a poker context, but entirely suitable when applied to our esteemed Wordsmith).
        
        AuPh-edersein ;O)
        Colloquialism (informal expressions)... (Open in New Window)
        
        I have never been dishonest, so I don't need to be "kept honest". Stop... - clarkjohnsen 10:19:34 06/25/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: *Ahem* I did NOT say you were dishonest.; what I said was keeping you honest (it's a colloquialism). posted by Audiophilander on June 25, 2007 at 09:57:23
        
        ...boring us.
        
        clark
        
        For someone who claims to relish the artful use of words, you're rather stingy about it. Here's some good advice: - Audiophilander 11:02:38 06/25/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I have never been dishonest, so I don't need to be "kept honest". Stop... posted by clarkjohnsen on June 25, 2007 at 10:19:34
        
        Don't ever get into a game of Texas Hold'em with me or any of my friends (writers & screenwriters) because you'll be at a loss for more than words. ;0)
        
        AuPh
- I took a blind shot and ordered it from Amazon. - oscar 14:33:31 06/22/07 (1)
  It's supposed to have a pretty decent story line and excellent audio/video quality on Blu-ray.
  
  http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/apocalypto.html
  - Reference demo material ? (Open in New Window)
  - That review makes me want to buy it -- the man has done his job! nt - clarkjohnsen 07:03:54 06/23/07 (0)
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