@mr-kell
I also thought of that. I think that’s a good idea.
MOVIES 2017
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@CWO:
…agents working for California hatch a plot to create an artificial iceberg and strand it on Miami Beach in order to discredit Florida’s claim that is has more sunshine than California.
While I’m not exactly sure what an Iceberg on Miami beach would have to do with a sunshine claim, as a native Floridian (who also lived in California for several years), I will admit California gets more sunshine than Florida… primarily because it rains often in Florida (bringing thunderstorms that can blot out the sun), and California is nothing but a giant irrigated desert that more resembles DUNE, where no single drop of rain ever falls.
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As I vaguely recall from the story, which I read a long time ago, the iceberg was meant to create a media sensation (“Iceberg Off Miami Beach!”) which would make the general public think that Florida is a cold place. The sunshine element is part of the story set-up, which claims (and I have no idea if there’s any basis in truth for this) that Florida’s “The Sunshine State” nickname annoys California. The set-up depicts a squabble in which California protests to Florida that California is even sunnier than California, to which Florida replies “Yes, but what about all those earthquakes you get?”, to which California replies “If ever you need relief after one of your hurricanes, just let us know,” and so forth. Some wealthy Hollywood-connected Californians then get into the fray by proposing the iceberg scheme, which is inspired by the fact that buildings which are constructed in outdoor locations for movie shoots are typically just empty shells. Like many Clarke stories, it’s written in a tongue-firmly-in-cheek tone.
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FYI, our oranges are better than California’s.
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Atomic Blonde
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Hey I saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 and must say i really enjoyed it.
It topped the first GotG.Has anyone seen Ghost in the Shell? I only watched the Manga Version back in the days and was wondering if it is worth to watch it.
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Loved both GotG films AeV.
Saw Dunkirk recently an unlike some others thought it was a great move.
Plus watched Hacksaw Ridge on the plane yesterday. What a story. Shame about all the gore.
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@aequitas:
Hey I saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 and must say i really enjoyed it.
It topped the first GotG.Has anyone seen Ghost in the Shell? I only watched the Manga Version back in the days and was wondering if it is worth to watch it.
GotG2 was awful imo, American Assassin was great though
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Kingsman 2 was alright, for a sequel it holds up well.
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right on I plan on checking it out
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Star Wars 8
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BLADE RUNNER
A+
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@Private:
Plus watched Hacksaw Ridge on the plane yesterday. What a story. Shame about all the gore.
I don’t know why Mel Gibson ruins his movies like this.
I’m a non-Christian but I nonetheless thought The Passion was an excellent film, but the drawn-out, unrealistic, and over-the-top gore ruined it.
I thought Apocalypto would have also been a great film, too, were it not for the preposterous Hollywood-esque over-the-top fight scenes and drawn-out chase scenes that ruined it for me.
As intrigued as I am about Hacksaw Ridge I’m done with Mel Gibson movies.
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Hey Hey or Nay Nay :?
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What no thoughts on this movie ? I get the impression a 2 star movie ?
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