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I've got these waiting by the door for the next time my neighbour tells me "evolution is just a theory" (and therefore easily dismissed) by burtonmkzin atheism

[–]gruntyboy 0 points1 point ago

I like your idea, that quote just came to mind.

If only knowledge and reason would work...

I've got these waiting by the door for the next time my neighbour tells me "evolution is just a theory" (and therefore easily dismissed) by burtonmkzin atheism

[–]gruntyboy 1 point2 points ago

“If you could reason with religious people, there would be no religious people.”

-Dr. Gregory House

So i was reading "The End of Faith" by Sam Harris and this quote has stuck with me and i wanted to share it. by theshiftypicklein atheism

[–]gruntyboy 0 points1 point ago

Sam Harris is a genius.

His books, lectures, debates, etc... are essential reading for any logical human being.

Best science fiction films by AnnieCarroll87in movies

[–]gruntyboy 2 points3 points ago

Picking up your sarcasm...

This is the USCSS Nostromo, from Alien, and it was valued at 42 million dollars. by brosenfeldin movies

[–]gruntyboy 1 point2 points ago

42 Million in adjusted dollars...

Don't know exactly what that means, but I just watched Aliens again recently...

Recently watched Dazed and Confused for the first time. Am I getting old, or is almost every single character an immature sack of shit? by faschwaain movies

[–]gruntyboy 0 points1 point ago

Yup.

I can say my friends and I did a lot of dumb ass things when we were 16...

Looking back now, I can't believe how stupid we were.

At least almost everyone grows out of it...

Recently watched Dazed and Confused for the first time. Am I getting old, or is almost every single character an immature sack of shit? by faschwaain movies

[–]gruntyboy 9 points10 points ago

I think they are supposed to be immature assholes. They are kids after all...

Some are more mature than others, but we are talking about children growing up. Some children are complete douchebags...

Suggest me good movies about rebellion? by Splogatonin movies

[–]gruntyboy 0 points1 point ago

Glad you liked it.

I thought Liev Schreiber stole the movie.

Check out The Beast. Another great movie most people missed. About the invasion of Afghanistan from both perspectives.

Why the Avengers was ruined for some people. by ReallyGreatGuyin movies

[–]gruntyboy 2 points3 points ago

What an amazing bitch...

IT'S A JOKE!!!

Get over it and move on with your pathetic life.

The highest grossing actor in hollywood by TechnicallyRonin movies

[–]gruntyboy 0 points1 point ago

Agreed.

When I first saw the list I thought the same thing...

Voice actors should be a separate category...

Regardless of my opinions on the two movies, I think Avengers will make more than TDKR. by FRIZBIZin movies

[–]gruntyboy 0 points1 point ago

I agree with you, but for different reasons. Yes, the higher 3d ticket prices help, but The Avengers is a special case. Five "prequel" movies and over five years in the planning, it is a culmination of all this.

Think about this. The Avengers sold close to 30 million tickets in three days. That is almost ten percent of America going to see the movie.

Has any movie ever even come close to that in it's opening weekend???

Two issues with The Avengers movie that have gone unnoticed (SPOILER ALERT) by SuperHeroFilmLoverin movies

[–]gruntyboy 2 points3 points ago

The first "issue" has been explained thoroughly. Banner doesn't have COMPLETE control over the Hulk. When stressed, injured, surprised, etc... The Hulk can come out and go smash crazy.

The second issue is just nitpicking.

If you go and look for problems and issues, you will find them. No, the movie isn't perfect, but it is damn close...

My favorite character in Aliens...Every line Bill Paxton, as Private Hudson, speaks in Aliens. by ReptarGrrin movies

[–]gruntyboy 1 point2 points ago

I love that damn movie so much...

Talking about it makes me want to watch it again...

My favorite character in Aliens...Every line Bill Paxton, as Private Hudson, speaks in Aliens. by ReptarGrrin movies

[–]gruntyboy 4 points5 points ago

"Why don't you put her in charge!!"

My favorite character in Aliens...Every line Bill Paxton, as Private Hudson, speaks in Aliens. by ReptarGrrin movies

[–]gruntyboy 8 points9 points ago

His "GAME OVER! GAME OVER MAN!" line was ad-libbed. Cameron liked it and kept it in.

How well does The Avengers hold up on repeat viewings? by ajmuellerin movies

[–]gruntyboy 5 points6 points ago

I saw it on Friday, then went back and saw it again on Sunday.

Loved it both times.

It was just as good the second time, if not better because I picked up a few things I missed the first time.

I plan on going and seeing it again soon.

I think it holds up very well to repeat viewings.

Is it worth it to see "The Avengers" in IMAX 3D? by agentsmith907in movies

[–]gruntyboy 1 point2 points ago

I say no.

From all that I have read the 3D was waste of money.

I saw the movie twice this weekend and spent under ten bucks.

Does anyone else feel that the Hulk being played for laughs in the Avengers kinda undermines the character? by DavidKagein movies

[–]gruntyboy 6 points7 points ago

After the scene where Ruffalo/Banner tells everyone about eating a bullet, the humor with the Hulk was needed.

I went from depressed as hell for him to laughing my ass off.

The scene with Cap and Banner saying he was always angry was still a little depressing.

Most people know how terribly dark and sad the story of the Hulk is, so some humor was refreshing.

Just my opinion...

Why does the Hulk's pants not ripoff? by NotScumBagStevein movies

[–]gruntyboy 1 point2 points ago

They touched on that In The Incredible Hulk, when Norton/Banner was looking for new pants that stretched...

I can say that seeing The Incredible Hulk's junk would have taken away from the movie...

Predict how much Dark Knight Rises will make in it's opening weekend by NotScumBagStevein movies

[–]gruntyboy 0 points1 point ago

True. Batman is awesome. I love Batman.

You are also correct about the records.

That being said, Batman doesn't compare to Captain America, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye, and Black Widow ALL IN THE SAME MOVIE!!!

I still say The Avengers will be the biggest opening in history for a LONG time...

I can tell you that I went out and saw The Avengers twice this weekend, it was just that good of a movie.

The more I read about it and people's reactions to it, I say it will make over a BILLION dollars in America alone...

What's the chronological order of these Marvel movie universe films? by swordmaster006in movies

[–]gruntyboy 0 points1 point ago

Point taken...

This timeline from Marvel is where I took my list from.

This is also where my Thor reference came from.

I was nitpicking. You are correct, we should take the films as a whole.

Predict how much Dark Knight Rises will make in it's opening weekend by NotScumBagStevein movies

[–]gruntyboy 6 points7 points ago

Doubt it.

I say maybe 160 - 180 at the most.

I think The Avengers will hold the record for a long time...

Nolan's Trilogy is amazing, but I don't think DKR will do quite as well.

The Avengers had the advantage of many superheroes in one movie, and bringing all the "prequels" together.

DKR is much darker and is still only about Batman.

Just my opinion...

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