Matt Damon getting major supporting nominations for his two movies.
I think Dexter may be taking some awards from the globes this year. Lithgow probably, if not Emerson. Kind of surprised 24 wasn't on there considering it was one of the best in a while. It was way better then True Blood last year for sure.
Additionally, Avatar will win all the techinical awards for sure. Only the 1000 odd people who saw Avatar can say whether or not it will win Best Picture, director though.
THIEF
Dec 15, 2009 07:23 PM
Jeez BZ. Put that in a spoiler tag please.
Grundlefield Earth
Dec 15, 2009 07:34 PM
BUT BUT it is not a SPOILER =p Must change the function name title.
Jurassic Park Chocolate Raptor
Dec 15, 2009 07:39 PM
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Best Acting Ensemble
Nominees:
Star Trek (2009)
What.
Grundlefield Earth
Dec 16, 2009 02:19 PM
Da writer's guild of america nominations
Spoiler:
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DRAMA SERIES “Breaking Bad” - Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, George Mastras, J. Roberts, John Shiban, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
“Dexter” - Written by Scott Buck, Charles H. Eglee, Lauren Gussis, Clyde Phillips, Melissa Rosenberg” - Wendy West; Showtime
“Friday Night Lights” - Written by Bridget Carpenter, Kerry Ehrin, Ron Fitzgerald, Brent Fletcher, Etan Frankel, Jason Gavin, Elizabeth Heldens, David Hudgins, Rolin Jones, Jason Katims, Patrick Massett, Derek Santos Olson, John Zinman; NBC
“Lost” - Written by Carlton Cuse, Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, Melinda Hsu Taylor, Damon Lindelof, Greggory Nations, Kyle Pennington, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Brian K. Vaughan, Paul Zbyszewski; ABC
“Mad Men” - Written by Lisa Albert, Andrew Colville, Cathryn Humphris, Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Brett Johnson, Erin Levy, Marti Noxon, Frank Pierson, Robin Veith, Dahvi Waller, Matthew Weiner; AMC
COMEDY SERIES
“30 Rock” - Written by Jack Burditt, Kay Cannon, Robert Carlock, Tom Ceraulo, Vali Chandrasekaran, Tina Fey, Donald Glover, Steve Hely, Matt Hubbard, Dylan Morgan, Paula Pell, Jon Pollack, John Riggi, Tami Sagher, Josh Siegal, Ron Weiner, Tracey Wigfield; NBC
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” - Written by Larry David; HBO
“Glee” - Written by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy; Fox
“Modern Family” - Written by Paul Corrigan, Sameer Gardezi, Joe Lawson, Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Dan O’Shannon, Brad Walsh, Caroline Williams, Bill Wrubel, Danny Zuker; ABC
“The Office” - Written by Jennifer Celotta, Danny Chun, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Anthony Q. Farrell, Brent Forrester, Daniel J. Goor, Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling, Ryan Koh, Lester Lewis, Paul Lieberstein” - Warren Lieberstein, BJ Novak, Michael Schur, Aaron Shure, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, Halsted Sullivan; NBC
NEW SERIES
“Glee” - Written by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy; Fox
“The Good Wife” - Written by Angela Amato Velez, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Ted Humphrey, Dee Johnson, Todd E. Kessler, Michelle King, Robert King; CBS
“Hung” - Written by Colette Burson, Ellie Herman, Emily Kapnek, Brett C. Leonard, Dmitry Lipkin, Angela Robinson; HBO
“Modern Family” - Written by Paul Corrigan, Sameer Gardezi, Joe Lawson, Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Dan O’Shannon, Brad Walsh, Caroline Williams, Bill Wrubel, Danny Zuker; ABC
“Nurse Jackie” - Written by Taii K. Austin, Liz Brixius, Rick Cleveland, Evan Dunsky, Nancy Fichman, Liz Flahive, Jennifer Hoppe, Mark Hudis, John Hilary Shepherd, Linda Wallem, Christine Zander; Showtime
EPISODIC DRAMA - any length - one airing time
“Broken, Part 1 and Part 2″ (”House”)” - Written by Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner & David Foster & David Shore; Fox
“Come, Ye Saints” (”Big Love”)” - Written by Melanie Marnich; HBO
“The Grown Ups” (”Mad Men”)” - Written by Brett Johnson and Matthew Weiner; AMC
“Guy Walks into an Advertising Agency” (”Mad Men”)” - Written by Robin Veith and Matthew Weiner; AMC
“I Will Rise Up” (”True Blood”)” - Written by Nancy Oliver; HBO
“Phoenix” (”Breaking Bad”)” - Written by John Shiban; AMC
EPISODIC COMEDY - any length - one airing time
“Apollo, Apollo” (”30 Rock”)” - Written by Robert Carlock; NBC
“Broke” (”The Office”)” - Written by Charles Grandy; NBC
“Chapter 1″ (”Eastbound & Down”)” - Written by Ben T. Best & Jody L. Hill & Danny McBride; HBO
“Gossip” (”The Office”)” - Written by Paul Lieberstein; NBC
“Pilot” (”Modern Family”)” - Written by Steven Levitan & Christopher Lloyd; ABC
“Reunion” (”30 Rock”)” - Written by Matt Hubbard; NBC
LONG FORM - ORIGINAL - over one hour - one or two parts, one or two airing times
“Georgia O’Keeffe” - Written by Michael Cristofer; Lifetime
“Grey Gardens, Teleplay by Michael Sucsy and Patricia Rozema, Story by Michael Sucsy; HBO
“Pedro, Screenplay by Dustin Lance Blackhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2_bing.gif, Story by Paris Barclay & Dustin Lance Black; MTV
LONG FORM - ADAPTATION - over one hour - one or two parts, one or two airing times
“America, Teleplay by Joyce Eliason and Rosie O’Donnell, Based upon the novel by E.R. Frank; Lifetime
“Taking Chance, Teleplay by Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Strobl, USMC (Ret.) and Ross Katz, Based on the short story by Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Strobl, USMC (Ret.); HBO
ANIMATION - any length - one airing time
“The Burns and the Bees” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Stephanie Gillis; Fox
“Eeny Teeny Maya, Moe” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by John Frink; Fox
“Gone Maggie Gone” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Billy Kimball & Ian Maxtone-Graham; Fox
“Take My Life, Please” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Don Payne; Fox
“Wedding for Disaster” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Joel H. Cohen; Fox
COMEDY / VARIETY - (INCLUDING TALK) SERIES
“Real Time with Bill Maher, Head Writer: Billy Martin” - Writers Scott Carter, Adam Felber, Matt Gunn, Brian Jacobsmeyer, Jay Jaroch, Chris Kelly, Bill Maher, Jonathan Schmock, Danny Vermont; HBO
“Saturday Night Live, Head Writer: Seth Meyers” - Writers Doug Abeles, James Anderson, Alex Baze, Jessica Conrad, James Downey, Steve Higgins, Colin Jost, Erik Kenward, Rob Klein, John Lutz, Lorne Michaels, John Mulaney, Paula Pell, Simon Rich, Marika Sawyer, Akiva Schaffer, John Solomon, Emily Spivey, Kent Sublette, Jorma Taccone, Bryan Tucker, Additional Sketch by Adam McKay, Andrew Steele; NBC
“The Colbert Report, Head Writers: Barry Julien, Thomas Purcell, Writers Michael Brumm, Stephen Colbert, Richard Dahm, Robert Dubbin, Glenn Eichler, Peter Grosz, Peter Gwinn, Alon Jay Katsir, Frank Lesser, Opus Moreschi, Meredith Scardino, Allison Silverman, Max Werner; Comedy Central
“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Head Writer: Steve Bodow, Writers Rory Albanese, Kevin Bleyer, Rich Blomquist, Tim Carvell” - Wyatt Cenac, JR Havlan, David Javerbaum, Elliott Kalan, Josh Lieb, Sam Means, John Oliver, Jason Ross, Jon Stewart; Comedy Central
“The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, Head Writer: Mike Sweeney” - Writers Chris Albers, Jose Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Kevin Dorff, Andres du Bouchet, Michael Gordon, Berkley Johnson, Brian Kiley, Rob Kutner, Todd Levin, Brian McCann, Guy Nicolucci, Conan O’Brien, Matt O’Brien, Andy Richter, Brian Stack, Andrew Weinberg; NBC
COMEDY / VARIETY - MUSIC, AWARDS, TRIBUTES - SPECIALS
“Film Independent’s 2009 Spirit Awards,” Written by Billy Kimball, Neil MacLennan; IFC/AMC
“We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial,” Written by George Stevens, Jr., Michael Stevens and Sara Lukinson; HBO
DAYTIME SERIAL
“All My Children” - Written by Jeff Beldner, Joanna Cohen, Kate Hall, Chip Hayes, Michelle Patrick, Charles Pratt, Jr., Rebecca Taylor, Tracey Thomson, Addie Walsh; ABC
“As the World Turns” - Written by Peter Brash, Lisa Connor, Susan Dansby, Cheryl L. Davis, Leah Laiman, David A. Levinson, Leslie Nipkow, Jean Passanante, Gordon Rayfield, Courtney Simon; CBS
“One Life to Live” - Written by Shelly Altman, Ron Carlivati, Anna Theresa Cascio, Aida Croal, Carolyn Culliton, Frederick Johnson, Elizabeth Page, Melissa Salmons, Katherine Schock, Chris Van Etten; ABC
“The Young and the Restless” - Written by Amanda L. Beall, Tom Casiello, Lisa Connor, Janice Ferri Esser, Eric Freiwald, Jay Gibson, Scott Hamner, Marla Kanelos, Beth Milstein, Natalie Minardi Slater, Melissa Salmons, Linda Schreiber, James Stanley, Sandra Weintraub, Teresa Zimmerman; CBS
CHILDREN’S EPISODIC & SPECIALS
“A Monster Problem” (”Imagination Movers”)” - Written by Randi Barnes, Rick Gitelson, Scott Gray; Disney Channel
“Frankly, It’s Becoming a Habitat” (”Sesame Street”)” - Written by Joseph Mazzarino; PBS
“Mouse and Home” (”Imagination Movers”)” - Written by Michael G. Stern, Randi Barnes, Rick Gitelson, Scott Gray; Disney Channel
“The Rival” (”True Jackson, VP”)” - Written by Dan Kopelman; Nickelodeon
“Welcome to the Jungle” (”The Troop”)” - Written by Max Burnett; Nickelodeon
“Wild Nature Survivor Guy” (”Sesame Street”)” - Written by Christine Ferraro; PBS
CHILDREN’S SCRIPT - LONG FORM OR SPECIAL
“Another Cinderella Story,” Written by Erik Patterson, Jessica Scott; ABC Family
DOCUMENTARY - CURRENT EVENTS
“Black Money” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Lowell Bergman, Oriana Zill de Granados; PBS
“Heat” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Martin Smith; PBS
“The Hugo Chávez Show” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Ofra Bikel; PBS
“Inside the Meltdown” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Michael Kirk; PBS
“The Madoff Affair” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith; PBS
“Poisoned Waters” (”Frontline”)” - Written by Hedrick Smith, Rick Young; PBS
DOCUMENTARY - OTHER THAN CURRENT EVENTS
“The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln” (”American Experience”)” - Written by Barak Goodman; PBS
“The National Parks: Americas Best Idea,” “Episode Two: 1890-1915: The Last Refuge,” Written by Dayton Duncan; PBS
“The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer” (”American Experience”)” - Written by David Grubin; PBS
“Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story” - Written by David A. Taylor, Olive Emma Bucklin, Andrea Kalin; Smithsonian Channel
“We Shall Remain: Episode Three: Trail of Tears” (”American Experience”)” - Written by Mark Zwonitzer; PBS
“We Shall Remain: Episode Two: Tecumseh’s Vision” (”American Experience”)” - Written by Ric Burns; PBS NEWS - REGULARLY SCHEDULED, BULLETIN OR BREAKING REPORT
“CBS Evening News,” Written by Jerry Cipriano; CBS
“Recession Candy,” Written by R. Polly Leider; CBS
“World News with Charles Gibson,” Written by Lee Kamlet, Julia Kathan, Joel Siegel; ABC
NEWS - ANALYSIS, FEATURE, OR COMMENTARY
“All Night Long” (”Good Morning America”)” - Written by Mary Pflum; ABC
“A Private War: Expose: America’s Investigative Reports” (”Bill Moyers Journal”)” - Written by Thomas M. Jennings; PBS
“Election Day” (”Bill Moyers Journal”)” - Written by Bill Moyers, Michael Winship; PBS
“Financial Fingers” (”CBS News”)” - Written by R. Polly Leider; CBS
“The Words That Won the White House” (”Good Morning America”)” - Written by Lisa Ferri; ABC
RADIO NOMINEES DOCUMENTARY
“2008 Year in Review” - Written by Gail Lee; CBS
NEWS - REGULARLY SCHEDULED OR BREAKING
“So Many Goodbyes” - Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio
“WCBS News Radio” - Written by Robert Hawley; CBS Radio
“World News This Week - July 11, 2009″ - Written by Darren Reynolds; ABC Radio
NEWS - ANALYSIS, FEATURE OR COMMENTARY
“Black History Month” - Written by Arleen Lebe; CBS Radio
“End of Summer” - Written by Duane Tollison; CBS Radio
“Farewells” - Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio
“Paul Harvey: An American Life” - Written by Stu Chamberlain; ABC Radio
PROMOTIONAL WRITING AND GRAPHIC ANIMATION NOMINEES ON-AIR PROMOTION (RADIO OR TELEVISION)
“How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Promo Process” - Written by Michelle Straebler; WNBC
“Vegas” (”Dateline”), “The Wanted” Promo, NBC Nightly News Promo, “Iran” (”Dateline”), “Cheat” (”Dateline”)” - Written by Barry Fitzsimmons; NBC
TELEVISION GRAPHIC ANIMATION
“Hudson Splashdown” (CBS Evening News with Katie Couric), David M. Rosen, Shannon L. Toma; CBS
I had totally forgot about the awesomeness of Breaking Bad season 2 since it has been off TV for so long.
RacinReaver
Dec 16, 2009 02:24 PM
Spoiler:
ANIMATION - any length - one airing time
“The Burns and the Bees” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Stephanie Gillis; Fox
“Eeny Teeny Maya, Moe” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by John Frink; Fox
“Gone Maggie Gone” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Billy Kimball & Ian Maxtone-Graham; Fox
“Take My Life, Please” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Don Payne; Fox
“Wedding for Disaster” (”The Simpsons”)” - Written by Joel H. Cohen; Fox
What's the point.
FatsDomino
Dec 16, 2009 03:56 PM
AND BEST SIMPSON'S EPISODE WRITER GOES TO...
Fluffykitten McGrundlepuss
Dec 16, 2009 04:43 PM
I assume all those nominations for "Nine" are for the musical with Goldie Hawn's daughter in, rather than the really rather awesome Tim Burton film, which was better than Wall-E?
There are so many different awards these days, does anyone even care any more? That the nominees are generally films that are about to come out makes the whole process even more cynical.
Dr. Uzuki
Dec 16, 2009 05:01 PM
Did the Golden Globes seriously give a best comedy series nomination to Entourage this year? It's been a stretch every time it's been included, but this season was outright terrible. It's not like there was a lack of options, either.
Gechmir
Dec 16, 2009 05:06 PM
Lithgow had better win best supporting actor. His bad guy role in Dexter was freaking incredible.
Jessykins
Dec 16, 2009 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Gechmir
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Lithgow had better win best supporting actor. His bad guy role in Dexter was freaking incredible.
I like how all the awards gave snubs to Big Bang Theory, a show which has been consistently funny and interesting. But no, they instead favor tired, unwatchable dreck like The Office and 30 Rock. Neither show has ever made me laugh. I sincerely don't get what the critics think is so great. Is the lack of humor somehow a selling point these days? "I've laughed before. That is SO old hat. These shows dare to be unfunny! We must reward their insolence!"
I mean, Cougar Town? Seriously? Isn't that shit just Sex & the City + Desperate Housewives?
Also: Avatar isn't even released in theatres yet. How can it seriously be nominated for anything at all? I detest this practice since it seems as if the nomination is based largely upon speculation. If a movie hasn't been officially released at the time of nomination, it should be fucking ineligible. Sorry, Peter Jackson, looks like you'll have to wait until next year when you'll be old hat and will have to compete against next November's flash-in-the-pan releases! Fair is fair!
Grundlefield Earth
Dec 16, 2009 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gechmir
(Post 737730)
Lithgow had better win best supporting actor. His bad guy role in Dexter was freaking incredible.
Yeah he should and he probably will. It makes me wonder why the Emmys put Jimmy smits from season 3 in the guest actor category for being in the entire season last year. This makes me think Lithgow will be in the guest actor emmy category this year as well, which doesn't really make sense to me even if he is a guest for just one season.
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I like how all the awards gave snubs to Big Bang Theory, a show which has been consistently funny and interesting. But no, they instead favor tired, unwatchable dreck like The Office and 30 Rock. Neither show has ever made me laugh. I sincerely don't get what the critics think is so great. Is the lack of humor somehow a selling point these days? "I've laughed before. That is SO old hat. These shows dare to be unfunny! We must reward their insolence!"
I mean, Cougar Town? Seriously? Isn't that shit just Sex & the City + Desperate Housewives?
Also: Avatar isn't even released in theatres yet. How can it seriously be nominated for anything at all? I detest this practice since it seems as if the nomination is based largely upon speculation. If a movie hasn't been officially released at the time of nomination, it should be fucking ineligible. Sorry, Peter Jackson, looks like you'll have to wait until next year when you'll be old hat and will have to compete against next November's flash-in-the-pan releases! Fair is fair!
I assume Crash that all the golden globe people have seen the prescreen last week and obviously the critics for the critics choice awards. I don't even specifically know who nominates the globes. It is the foreign press people?
Even so I guess it is a little weird for the outside people looking in.
Totally agree about The Office. Not even funny.
FatsDomino
Dec 16, 2009 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Shin
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I assume all those nominations for "Nine" are for the musical with Goldie Hawn's daughter in, rather than the really rather awesome Tim Burton film, which was better than Wall-E?
Okay, I liked 9 but better than WALL-E? I dunno... I guess I could see how you can compare the two though. I just... hmmm... ah... no...
Jessykins
Dec 17, 2009 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Crash Landon
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I like how all the awards gave snubs to Big Bang Theory, a show which has been consistently funny and interesting. But no, they instead favor tired, unwatchable dreck like The Office and 30 Rock. Neither show has ever made me laugh.
No, the fact that Curb Your Enthusiasm never beats out any of these garbage fucking shows is the real problem. Network TV has not pumped out anything that can even compare since the last show Larry David did.
Dr. Uzuki
Dec 17, 2009 06:18 AM
If it makes you feel any better, Crash, people who get a kick out of 30 Rock and The Office sincerely can't understand how you could say how neither have ever produced anything resembling comedy.
Wall Feces
Dec 17, 2009 08:26 AM
30 Rock has more or less become a live action Family Guy, but I "sincerely can't understand" all the Office hate being thrown around here. It's not as funny as it used to be, but seasons 2-4 are great. The show has a lot more depth than you'd think, offsetting the awkward comedy with really touching moments sprinkled here and there. The Office is a show I was scared about because of how much I love the British original, but they've managed to not just equal the old show, but in some ways surpass it.
I will agree with Jessy that the Curb Your Enthusiasm snubs are extremely annoying, especially after this last season. The episode with the box cutter is easily the best stuff they've ever done.
Also, BZ is correct about Avatar being screened for critics early for award noms. This is not that out of the ordinary, Crash.
Timberwolf8889
Jan 4, 2010 05:04 PM
Is Avatar really deserving of best picture? Technologically, it's pretty damn impressive and if it wins awards there, then it really deserves it. But I've seen Best Director, Best Picture...is it really seen as anything more than a by the numbers Hollywood action film?
Also, just out of curiosity, has anyone seen the Informant? Any good?
wvlfpvp
Jan 4, 2010 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jessykins
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No, the fact that Curb Your Enthusiasm never beats out any of these garbage fucking shows is the real problem. Network TV has not pumped out anything that can even compare since the last show Larry David did.
Modern Family. End of discussion. Those people not watching it because of Glee are missing out.
I watch both thank you DVR.
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 4, 2010 05:42 PM
Avatar even making the list of ten Best Picture nominees would be a travesty.
Wall Feces
Jan 4, 2010 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Timberwolf8889
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Is Avatar really deserving of best picture? Technologically, it's pretty damn impressive and if it wins awards there, then it really deserves it. But I've seen Best Director, Best Picture...is it really seen as anything more than a by the numbers Hollywood action film?
Also, just out of curiosity, has anyone seen the Informant? Any good?
If we're voting based on sheer Hollywood spectacle, a classic Hollywood story, and an enormous fan base, then yes, Avatar deserves it in the same sense that Titanic deserved its numerous statues.
I'd nominate it, but I wouldn't give it my vote. With 10 nominees this year, I think it's safe to assume Avatar will at least be nominated, but I'll be legitimately surprised if it wins. Then again, LA Confidential lost to Titanic, so anything is possible when there's a James Cameron flick afoot.
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 4, 2010 05:48 PM
Shut the fuck up. You have proven time and time again your astounding lack of taste. And your equally astounding self-assuredness in said taste.
Any movie that follows established archetypes so closely that I know exactly how the plot is going to turn out from the trailer doesn't even deserve my ten bucks, let alone a god damn award.
But, ooooh! Pretty colors! In three-dimensions!
FatsDomino
Jan 4, 2010 06:04 PM
Oh man have you heard about that one where they put dinosaurs on an island for some theme park and they all bring some people in to test things out and then everything goes horribly wrong? Oh man I never thought that some people gonna die but then some people gonna escape and learn a valuable lesson or two HAPPY ENDING. Brrr wrong so predictable. It's not like anything that actually happened in the movie matters when I can bullet point the plot in advance. What he got the girl in the end and the bad guy went boom? Four out four diarrhea filled toilets.
Jurassic Park Chocolate Raptor
Jan 4, 2010 06:32 PM
Faster.
Must go faster.
YO PITTSBURGH MIKE HERE
Jan 4, 2010 06:34 PM
All I could think about the entire time I was watching Avatar was how awful it would look in ten years.