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I was looking at the specs for the dvd in amazon and am very dissapointed. There's nothing on it!

That's what Superbit means.

special edition arriving later this year/next year.  it takes a while to gather extras; it's like picking berries and then having to make jam, or even worse, jelly.  i don't know how many of you have tried this, but it takes a really long time.  but it's tasty.  damned tasty.

Quote from: mogwaiAudio commentary by Spike Jonze, Nicolas Cage, Charlie and Donald Kaufman.

Spike Jonze.....damn, I can't wait. If it's half as weird as the interview on the Being John Malkovich DVD!

Quote from: mogwaiAudio commentary by Donald Kaufman.

I thought he was dead. :yabbse-huh:

Quote from: sphinxspecial edition arriving later this year/next year.  it takes a while to gather extras; it's like picking berries and then having to make jam, or even worse, jelly.  i don't know how many of you have tried this, but it takes a really long time.  but it's tasty.  damned tasty.

Just a huge dissapointment all across the board. It reminds me of this lunch I had through the drive through (as Joe Pesci said in Lethal Weapon -- they F you at the drivethrough).. I told them I wanted a whopper with cheese, everything on it. The drive-through guy said 'blah blah blah' (I can never hear the bastards correctly), I assumed he said 'everything?' Now, hoping that Burger King doesn't have a secret 'piss' ingredient, I said 'yes, everything.. absolutely everything.' He said fine, come up and pay. So, I paid, got my meal (Whopper with cheese, everything on it (although maybe I should have said light on mayo, but that's too much effort for those minimum wage pricks that work there), a large onion rings, and orange soda), and drove all the way back to the campus. Guess what, when I opened up that burger, it was an f'ing cheeseburger with nothing on it! Can anyone explain that to me? Can anyone explain to me why they didn't put toppings on it when clearly everyone wants stuff on their burger!

um...cause youre a fucking moron?

Nah, MrBurgerKing is cool.  He just has a hamburger fetish.

He says he goes there everyday, knows the employess are "minimum wage pricks" and "can never hear the bastards correctly" over the drive-thru speaker, and yet he doesn't check his order until after he gets back to school? He is a moron.

You don't know the situation though.. Lester, MacGuffin, you don't know the situation. Don't judge my intellect because of this that. You have to understand, had my order gone correctly, I'd have no problems with those burger employees.. I've never gone to that Burger King since, because I know they are all pricks.

Unfortunately, there was no time to pull over and check the order.. there was time, but I'm not about to pull over just to check the order. I must explain that it's ridiculous to complain to those managers. They don't give a damn, and I don't want to risk them spitting all over my burger. On top of that, it just makes me look like a prick. I generally never complain, not to managers, waitresses, fish, waiters, bastards, not a soul. I never complain. I try to never get into a fight, even if they are the ones at fault. I've even bought someone a beer and apologized (for no reason obviously, but it prevented a fist fight).

How old are you, Lester? I'm assuming you're thirteen years old and haven't gone through puberty yet (this assumption has to do with your choice of words..)? Have you ever bitten into a maggot infested chicken sandwich?

I haven't, but let me tell you, if I did, I would complain. I know, a bit hypocritical of me, but I have a limit. If I bit into a maggot infested chicken sandwich, I'd probably even get a lawyer and sue them. I'm talking about the little things though.. I normally do not complain. If the waitress takes a bit too long to bring the food out, it's not that big a deal to me. Even if it is, I keep my mouth shut. Why complain about such trivial things? Can you tell me why you would complain to the manager if you bit into a maggot infested chicken sandwich? Yes, you probably could.. but can you tell me why you would complain if there's a spot in your perier bottled water?

It's not so black and white, as you make it out to be, Lester. I think it's unfair that I would get called a moron because of this situation.

Quote from: MrBurgerKingUnfortunately, there was no time to pull over and check the order.. there was time, but I'm not about to pull over just to check the order.

You don't check the order when they hand it to you and before you drive off from the window? I'm not saying check the way the chesse is melted or how crisp the lettuce is, but take a quick look inside the bag to see if it's all there. Takes a few seconds.

Quote from: MrBurgerKingI must explain that it's ridiculous to complain to those managers. They don't give a damn, and I don't want to risk them spitting all over my burger. On top of that, it just makes me look like a prick. I generally never complain, not to managers, waitresses, fish, waiters, bastards, not a soul. I never complain. I try to never get into a fight, even if they are the ones at fault. I've even bought someone a beer and apologized (for no reason obviously, but it prevented a fist fight).

It's not a complaint if they did wrong. If you make an issue over the fact that they were wrong, that's a complaint.

Quote from: MacGuffinIt's not a complaint if they did wrong. If you make an issue over the fact that they were wrong, that's a complaint.

Interesting analysis on the situation.. I'll make sure to use some of those strategies in the future. It was just a huge dissapointment though, especially from Burger King. I've been through McDonalds' drive-through twice in my life, and both times they messed up my order. I've been through the BK drive-through hundreds of times, and they messed it up once. It was really shocking, especially with their track record. I wanted to week. With this particular store though, it was the first and last time I went there.

Quote from: MrBurgerKingYou don't know the situation though.. Lester, MacGuffin, you don't know the situation.

Lol, you are awesome man. Seriously...never change. Fetishes are fun.

I'm not that disappointed about the Adaptation dvd for some reason...I guess it doesn't really matter to me with this one. I don't know how good a Spike Jonze commentary would be...he always sounds like he doesn't even really like film in particular. He's a cool guy, don't get me wrong...I just can't really figure him out.

Quote from: MrBurgerKingHow old are you, Lester? I'm assuming you're thirteen years old and haven't gone through puberty yet

dont you just love how every insult on the internet has to do with how old you are? even if i was thirteen id still have better things to do with my time than take up space with a lame-ass alter-ego making up lame-ass fast food analogies.

Quote from: MrBurgerKingIt's not so black and white, as you make it out to be, Lester. I think it's unfair that I would get called a moron because of this situation.

hey im the last person in the world to see things in black and white. i dont roll like that...but what makes you think that i called you a fucking moron based solely on this situation?

So I give you helpful advise, and Lester gets the beer who, according to you, isn't even old enough to drink it yet?

give it to the guffster, my mommy already gave me my daily bottle of nail polish remover mixed with nyquil..but thanks anyway

Quote from: Lestermy mommy already gave me my daily bottle of nail polish remover mixed with nyquil..but thanks anyway

Screw the beer (I don't drink anyway), if your mom will mix up some liquid paper to the potion, I'm going to your house, Les.

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Screw the beer (I don't drink anyway), if your mom will mix up some liquid paper to the potion, I'm going to your house, Les.

word, ill tell the old lady to throw some in. i get top bunk though.

Quote from: MrBurgerKingHow come you don't drink?

How come you don't like McDonald's burgers?

Quote from: MrBurgerKingHave you ever considered smoking or doing drugs to compensate for your lack of addiction?

You don't consider coming to the board everyday an addiction?

Quote from: MrBurgerKingHave you ever considered smoking or doing drugs?

love is a drug. and mac gets plenty of that from my momski.

Quote from: ebeaman69he always sounds like he doesn't even really like film in particular. He's a cool guy, don't get me wrong...I just can't really figure him out.

His mysteriousness further fuels my wanting of a commentary by him.

Well, I checked out this thread hoping to find some useful info about the Adaptation DVD, but I see Burger boy has started another burger discussion. This is getting old. Guess I'll have to find the info myself.

Has there even been official press releases saying that a special edition will be released along with the Superbit edition?

I know what you mean Recce.  It seems like a majority of the good, interesting threads are being taken up by egotistical brats that don't even want to talk about film...
It's a pity. :(

Quote from: RecceWell, I checked out this thread hoping to find some useful info about the Adaptation DVD, but I see Burger boy has started another burger discussion. This is getting old. Guess I'll have to find the info myself.

It seems every thread is turning to this.............


on a side note


i miss the PTA board   :(

QuoteI know what you mean Recce. It seems like a majority of the good, interesting threads are being taken up by egotistical brats that don't even want to talk about film...
It's a pity.  

i agree man... i hate having to sift through these losers argueing... i found the best way to keep a thread bullshit free, is to just hold back your wannabe witty comments...

anybody know of any Adaptation related message boards? mite be able to find some more info there


chris

this thread fucking sucks.  adaptation will have an SE release eventually, but not anytime soon.  panic room SE was confirmed by roger avary a short while and and should be out in a while.

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on a side note
i miss the PTA board   :([/quote]




-I wasn't even on the PTA board and I miss the PTA board...[

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-I wasn't even on the PTA board and I miss the PTA board...

so you missed the PTA board?    

Im probably romanticizing the old board but it seemed more exciting and cozy.

i was there.  but i don't think anyone remembers me.

I don't see much difference between this board and the old in way of annoyance to the talk of movies. It was common thing for a discussion to turn left and head into a talk worthy of Peace Out or some chat. It always happens and as people complain about this hear, they only prove that example. So what if a couple of kids are making dumb threads, that still is a small percentage of threads compared to all the rest. I've been sifting through random talk I could never really post to at all for both boards and don't mind. Just the way forums are.

And back to Adaptation, I look forward to the super bit dvd.  I want to see this movie again to prove my assumption of this film, which is the movie is a mere remake of 8 1/2 and instead of forwarding that idea to anything beyond the general talk of art v. commercialism in movies, it only shows its worth in a cute trick of ending on a purely commercialised note. Instead of this being a lasting effect that can only grow, it is an easy thing to spot and comes down to finding when the shift happened. Adaptation acts as a movie that thinks it is already clever enough with it happens so idles around and shows off what it thinks it has.

~rougerum

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And back to Adaptation, I look forward to the super bit dvd.  I want to see this movie again to prove my assumption of this film, which is the movie is a mere remake of 8 1/2 and instead of forwarding that idea to anything beyond the general talk of art v. commercialism in movies, it only shows its worth in a cute trick of ending on a purely commercialised note. Instead of this being a lasting effect that can only grow, it is an easy thing to spot and comes down to finding when the shift happened. Adaptation acts as a movie that thinks it is already clever enough with it happens so idles around and shows off what it thinks it has.

~rougerum

i agree with the 8 1/2 revision -- thats what popped into my mind when viewing it the first time -- nevertheless, what isnt a revision these days? to make an obvious reference: magnolia is esentially short cuts -- boogie nights is goodfellas in the porn industry -- does this take anything away from them? -- NO... i dont think its fair to disregard a film, because it's roots aren't 100% pure. i dont believe ive seen a film in the last 20 years that has been a truly original story -- to tune out a film at the first stench of unoriginality is being closed minded. when it comes down to it: yes, adaption owes some of its magic to older films. however,  in no way does it  take away from the magic it creates on its own. if you can tell me that those characters weren't alive, id have to say YOU are the one that's dead.

Quote from: The Gold TrumpetAnd back to Adaptation, I look forward to the super bit dvd.  I want to see this movie again to prove my assumption of this film, which is the movie is a mere remake of 8 1/2 and instead...blah blah blah

What the fuck?  

Okay, you don't like this film so you can't wait to see it again so you can prove to yourself that this theory that you've built up is right?

1: If you go in wanting to prove to yourself that it's not a good film, then there is no way you'll enjoy it.  So... What the fuck?

2: If you already don't like it, why the fuck are you wasting your time on it again... so you can come here and bad mouth it with more reason you've chalked up on your "I'm right" point list?.. use those two hours to see a movie you haven't seen... or better yet, one you like.... what the fuck?

Quote from: Lesterum...cause youre a fucking moron?

this coming from a guy who gets wet thinking about sofia coppola movies

you do not have the right to talk shit about anyone.

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Quote from: The Gold TrumpetAnd back to Adaptation, I look forward to the super bit dvd.  I want to see this movie again to prove my assumption of this film, which is the movie is a mere remake of 8 1/2 and instead...blah blah blah

gold trumpet -- have you ever taken into consideration that you might hate movies? ive never heard you speak any excitement about films. you always sound like a robot spewing out criticism. what movies do you enjoy?

Quote from: cowboykurtisgold trumpet -- have you ever taken into consideration that you might hate movies? ive never heard you speak any excitement about films. you always sound like a robot spewing out criticism. what movies do you enjoy?

http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=1414

This thread will help you gain respect for gt.

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Quote from: cowboykurtisgold trumpet -- have you ever taken into consideration that you might hate movies? ive never heard you speak any excitement about films. you always sound like a robot spewing out criticism. what movies do you enjoy?

http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=1414

This thread will help you gain respect for gt.

i never said i didn't respect him -- i do respect his opinion -- that doesn't mean i agree with it

I agree with RK, you cant go into a movie already bitter about something and just watching it so you can prove to yourself its unoriginal. That way you are just looking for flaws, and thats all you get. Adaptation is great

Thing is, I've already seen it and made the analysis it is a bad film. I went into the movie thinking it would be one of the best of the year and on the immediate after math of seeing it, I did love it. Then I continually thought about it and figured it to be one of those movies that excite on first viewing because its really clever and then grows old as the main thing to it was just identifying how it was clever. See, I've already identified the movie for what it is and will see it again to see if that feeling has grown or stayed the same. But for the sanity of the people here, I will say that I could have said my feelings better in my previous post. And to number 2 RK, its none of your business. I've always promoted disagreeance with what I say and reasons why. I don't mind if people think I hate all movies, because it is farthest from the truth. All in the name of forwarding discussion.

and also, thanks BonBon.

~rougerum

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This thread will help you gain respect for gt.

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and also, thanks BonBon.

you two are the budgie and mac of my generation

That's too much of a compliment for what I deserve.

~rougerum

you could say that-... err, no comment.

Some GT-free diet your on. You're just asking for me to turn pit bull on you.

~rougerum

Quote from: Duck Sauceyou two are the budgie and mac of my generation

i thought we were.  :kiss:

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Quote from: BonBon85
This thread will help you gain respect for gt.

Quote from: The Gold Trumpet
and also, thanks BonBon.

you two are the budgie and mac of my generation

When those two have their own "Best Cinema Experience Ever" thread, then you can say that.

M, intimidated by the sign out name??

~rougerum

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Quote from: The Gold TrumpetSome GT-free diet your on. You're just asking for me to turn pit bull on you.

Definitely not. Messin' with cbrad4d is like messing with the admins.

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let's just pretend that feminine looking character on the right is just a boy with long orange hair

Some Adaptation DVD's have inserts theat say:

From the desk of...
Robert Stephenson

Clair... Please use a DVD case without these clips. We don't have anything to clip in. Can you find out about pricing and a time frame for this?

Thanks,
Bob

and some do not!?  Was it a mistake or was it a joke or what was it?  We must crack this mystery in order for me to die a happy man.

http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=1704

t'is a joke