dsjones

What's your budget? I use 1970's Nikon lenses and found some great deals on eBay (for 24mm, 50mm, and 135mm).

Budget is around 800. I've got some wide angle, now I'm looking into telescopic/zoom lenses.

I would definitely check out ebay or keh.com. You should be able to get yourself an 85mm f/1.8 and a 135mm f/2 and still have a little left over.

Was fantastic! Can't remember the last time I was that into an episode of TV.

Made Game of Thrones look like a bed time story.

it was great! And that post credits reveal...WTF?!?!?!?! Hannibal HAS to be the best show on broadcast tv and most definitely up there with the top cable shows on now.

Ah, it's the special foreign language films - for those who don't want to read subtitles

that is an amusing thought!

whatever parts of Section 6 are actually factual and historical (while connected to bond) should be fair game. right?

dsjones - you are correct but more than that, just become something is similar doesn't make it a copyright violation. Among the numerous examples, look at the atrocious film Mac and Me.

In Soviet Russia, Padre reads you!

Interestingly enough, I remember reading the pilot and feeling underwhelmed.

There was a scene in the pilot script where Hannibal approaches a teenage girl smoking a cigarette. We then cut to him pounding lung tissue in his kitchen, he samples the meat then says "pre-smoked".

Hannibal with one-liners? I was afraid the series was going to be kind of a joke with lines like that but I'm glad to see they cut things like that from the show as it's definitely...

...one of the best things on TV.

...I don't remember that scene in the script I read. But then again it was a while ago. That said, Hannibal has an insane amount of cannibalism puns. It's like he wants to get caught... (cue feral fight scene).

I knew about the British rooftop scene, but they fooled me by doing it in the first episode. In any case, it had a very visceral shock effect. Loved the speech to the mirror at the end too, after 'ignoring' us the whole episode. I'm not going to binge, I'm going to savor.

Had mixed feelings about the subway scene (too State of Play) but it left my roommate and I in shock once we realized it wasn't some sort of dream sequence. Very well done to play it straight. Overall, season 2 is a fucking masterpiece.

Claire Underwood is so hot.

ddollar: says the man who wrote a biopic i can't wait to see

Mysterian: agreed on Tyler Perry. Is there anyway we can send his ass to hell...NOW?! smh

The news of the Alice in Wonderland Louis Carroll biopic was the last straw. I just stopped caring.

Shocked & sad.

Couldn't believe it when I heard last night. Totally shocking. RIP my friend. May your work be an inspiration to others, now and forever.

he was sober for 23 years at one point - it's a lifelong illness to be sure

Kidneys' the wrong color though.

Does anyone really read any mainstream comics these days? And I'm sorry, but the idea of reading "digital comics" online holds no desire from me... Only the Fantagraphics type stuff is interesting. Ahh, I remember when an afternoon of hustlin' deposit money on pop bottles with a buddy could yield an inch high stack of comic books and a few candy bars. A true cliffhanger? Psspt! More likely some stunt with a character's sexuality or whatever's the "new"...

I'm still holding out for KAMANDI!

I agree, Foz. And that Best Man speech felt utterly interminable. That's what I mean about these episodes being too long. The character stuff is drawn out and the mystery is rushed. Did like the very ending and the use of "Oh What A Night".

Tell you what I am loving on the BBC at the moment though... The Bridge. The first season was amazing and this one looks to be great too.

I think the first season is on Netflix. I'll check it out.

No he didn't Axalon. I just found Stringer's comment amusing.

I thought he looked terrible.

Yeah I guess his forehead was wrinkle free, smoother than a babies ass, but we've all seen worse celebs out there.

See it IMAX guys, it's mind blowing.

Can't wait to see this!

CHILDREN OF EARTH is amazing!

whoarethoseguys: I watched Children of Earth before Series 1 and 2 - no foreknowledge required as it's pretty easy to figure out the relationships. Bits of information you should know going in: The lead, Captain Jack, is immortal. Torchwood is a (poorly kept) secret government program tasked with eliminating alien threats. That's all you need to know. That said, it rewards fans with little nods to the first two series.

Thanks DS

Also, I think Gotham could theoretically work. Batman wasn't awesome because it was Batman; Batman was awesome because of the villains. It's an interesting idea to place the villains, who really only have an equal in Batman in a scenario where there is no Batman. Give them the upper-hand by a long stretch.

i'm not giving him a pass, i'm saying he did BUFFY and ANGEL. and yes, FIREFLY and DOLL HOUSE, neither of which I watched all of. still... I have more faith than not.

The only star wars prequels that are canon are the ones i've outlined in my mind. I'll say this: the villains are interesting, but a response to Batman's presence. He's the light that draws the insects out at night. This series would probably just focus on the deterioration of Gordon's faith and principles while seeing the blatant corruption going on around the city...which could really just be any cop show. I want a reason for this to be set in the Batman universe, even i...

Axalon, I agree. And Deb shooting LaGuerta, although surprising, just felt so wrong and un-Deb and just set the wrong tone for the following season.

the show needed to end with Dex dying to protect Deb - showing he was capable of love - and Deb becoming "Harry" to Harrison, teaching him the code as he was exhibiting Dex's traits...

What a piece of shit. I feel like I wasted yrs of my life... Worst possible ending

It's a wonderful thing when a great script turns into great film. Terrific movie & performances.

SPOILER -- walking out and I heard a woman say "i wish they showed him reunited with the daughter at the end." Oye. Yeah, then cut to Alex reunited with his mom. And a meadow. And a flower. And the American flag...

The ending was perfecto. Perfect spot to cut.

Anybody have a link for Homeland S3/E1? Or is that gone now?

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Sorry, trying to be low-key about it. I'm sure BB will be worth all the commercials. The DVD sets are the way to watch this series anyway, as we all know.

If it's a 2 story IMAX screen? Yes, see it in IMAX. I saw it in regular but have seen enough films in regular and IMAX (you're welcome WB) to compare: the film's amazing in regular but the sheer addition of scale will make it a more immersive experience. You will feel engulfed by space. My vote: IMAX 3D. (oh and snag me a poster or three if you do the midnight showing.)

i can't wait to see this. And it's my birthday October 4th? omg will I be buying the herb and smoking it before I watch Gravity to get the full on "freak out" experience? hmmmmmmmmm I can't wait to see this!

But will it do well on dvd or even make it to TV? 90 minutes of running out of air won't translate to these media.

Honestly, having kids and searching for missing kids at school before, I'm not sure Prisoners is for me.

Understandable Opie, I have a daughter and I know where you're coming from on this. I've followed the progress of this script for so long I feel invested in it and having read it I know what to expect.

Eager to hear about Gravity, even though I've experienced that as well.

exponential growth in terms of quality and story.

Thanks, DS. I'll check it out.

that sounds like a fantastic combo-- looking forward to that!!

o is that who they were?! so confused... I needed like three more flashbacks

Axalon: it was the kinda heavy handed story I wrote in Screenwriting 101 in college. It was cringeworthy to see on screen. Two editors and they weren't able to figure out that it was cancer to the story? Just start with them as children, get all that out of the way at the start, then jump to how it all went wrong - then one really quick flashback montage (of everything we've seen right as "destiny" is achieved). He was struggling with this story and getting all the pieces and...

Jones, I'm constantly amazed that these extremely expensive movies can't seem to figure out the little things like what you mentioned. I mean nobody said *anything* to Blomkamp?

Jiblings -Ha!

Zack Snyder should be what everyone is complaining about.

ledger was the best joker ever. i don't think affleck will be able to pull that off. granted, he's definately getting his mojo back, but truthfully i can't buy in until i see him in action in cape, cowl, gloves, and boots which probably won't pass until the trailer.