What movie have you seen lately?

meether369 wrote:Comedian--i really liked Seinfeld's part; the whole "getting back into the game" thing was intriguing. The young guy, though, annoyed the hell out of me.

I love that movie. It was also, personally, very inspiring to me. And I would even say that there was a ton of practical stuff that I got from it that was easily applicable to being a musician.

Oh, and I agree, Orny was really annoying. But definitely did show the difference between a serious, seasoned pro like Seinfeld, and a more ego-driven (though talented) younger comedian.

dave wrote:

meether369 wrote:Comedian--i really liked Seinfeld's part; the whole "getting back into the game" thing was intriguing. The young guy, though, annoyed the hell out of me.

I love that movie. It was also, personally, very inspiring to me. And I would even say that there was a ton of practical stuff that I got from it that was easily applicable to being a musician.

Oh, and I agree, Orny was really annoying. But definitely did show the difference between a serious, seasoned pro like Seinfeld, and a more ego-driven (though talented) younger comedian.

I mentioned something that I really liked in the Praise Report thread--when Seinfeld is talking to Orny who is complaining about his career and Seinfeld says, "What would you have rather been doing with this time?" or something like that. I really liked that part. And I thought the scene between him and Cosby was cool, too.

meether369 wrote:

dave wrote:

meether369 wrote:Comedian--i really liked Seinfeld's part; the whole "getting back into the game" thing was intriguing. The young guy, though, annoyed the hell out of me.

I love that movie. It was also, personally, very inspiring to me. And I would even say that there was a ton of practical stuff that I got from it that was easily applicable to being a musician.

Oh, and I agree, Orny was really annoying. But definitely did show the difference between a serious, seasoned pro like Seinfeld, and a more ego-driven (though talented) younger comedian.

I mentioned something that I really liked in the Praise Report thread--when Seinfeld is talking to Orny who is complaining about his career and Seinfeld says, "What would you have rather been doing with this time?" or something like that. I really liked that part. And I thought the scene between him and Cosby was cool, too.

Yeah, I absolutely love those scenes where Jerry puts Orny in his place. It reminds me of the times when that has occured to me; when an older, wiser musician spoke straight-up truth to me, in a way that was so direct that it almost stings, but is really a good thing. And then to see Jerry go see Cosby was so great too because it shows how Jerry is still a student, and has that respect of his elders, where he just wants to take whatever they have to give and to learn from them. Seeing him and Chris Rock talking about Cosby reminded me so much of when my friends and I sit around talking about Coltrane or somebody like that.

I also like the part where Orny is hanging out w/ George Shapiro backstage in Canada and that other comedian comes in the room and gives some advice to Orny. Orny is not willing to hear it and gets mad at Shapiro for not defending him. Shapiro's reply, that there wasn't anything said that he would disagree with, stings Orny (you can totally see it in his face immediately). That's truth for ya!

dave wrote:

meether369 wrote:

dave wrote:

meether369 wrote:Comedian--i really liked Seinfeld's part; the whole "getting back into the game" thing was intriguing. The young guy, though, annoyed the hell out of me.

I love that movie. It was also, personally, very inspiring to me. And I would even say that there was a ton of practical stuff that I got from it that was easily applicable to being a musician.

Oh, and I agree, Orny was really annoying. But definitely did show the difference between a serious, seasoned pro like Seinfeld, and a more ego-driven (though talented) younger comedian.

I mentioned something that I really liked in the Praise Report thread--when Seinfeld is talking to Orny who is complaining about his career and Seinfeld says, "What would you have rather been doing with this time?" or something like that. I really liked that part. And I thought the scene between him and Cosby was cool, too.

Yeah, I absolutely love those scenes where Jerry puts Orny in his place. It reminds me of the times when that has occured to me; when an older, wiser musician spoke straight-up truth to me, in a way that was so direct that it almost stings, but is really a good thing. And then to see Jerry go see Cosby was so great too because it shows how Jerry is still a student, and has that respect of his elders, where he just wants to take whatever they have to give and to learn from them. Seeing him and Chris Rock talking about Cosby reminded me so much of when my friends and I sit around talking about Coltrane or somebody like that.

I also like the part where Orny is hanging out w/ George Shapiro backstage in Canada and that other comedian comes in the room and gives some advice to Orny. Orny is not willing to hear it and gets mad at Shapiro for not defending him. Shapiro's reply, that there wasn't anything said that he would disagree with, stings Orny (you can totally see it in his face immediately). That's truth for ya!

It kind of makes me think, seeing Seinfeld's attitude and Orny's, that Orny isn't going to make it. I wonder if that is what they wanted the message to be. To show what kind of attitude gets you to 'legendary' and what kind of attitude gets you bitter and self-absorbed.

From the moment they showed Orny--in his office showing all his writing--I thought, "Wow, this guy is entirely too into himself!" and it just kept getting worse!

meether369 wrote:

dave wrote:

meether369 wrote:

dave wrote:

meether369 wrote:Comedian--i really liked Seinfeld's part; the whole "getting back into the game" thing was intriguing. The young guy, though, annoyed the hell out of me.

I love that movie. It was also, personally, very inspiring to me. And I would even say that there was a ton of practical stuff that I got from it that was easily applicable to being a musician.

Oh, and I agree, Orny was really annoying. But definitely did show the difference between a serious, seasoned pro like Seinfeld, and a more ego-driven (though talented) younger comedian.

I mentioned something that I really liked in the Praise Report thread--when Seinfeld is talking to Orny who is complaining about his career and Seinfeld says, "What would you have rather been doing with this time?" or something like that. I really liked that part. And I thought the scene between him and Cosby was cool, too.

Yeah, I absolutely love those scenes where Jerry puts Orny in his place. It reminds me of the times when that has occured to me; when an older, wiser musician spoke straight-up truth to me, in a way that was so direct that it almost stings, but is really a good thing. And then to see Jerry go see Cosby was so great too because it shows how Jerry is still a student, and has that respect of his elders, where he just wants to take whatever they have to give and to learn from them. Seeing him and Chris Rock talking about Cosby reminded me so much of when my friends and I sit around talking about Coltrane or somebody like that.

I also like the part where Orny is hanging out w/ George Shapiro backstage in Canada and that other comedian comes in the room and gives some advice to Orny. Orny is not willing to hear it and gets mad at Shapiro for not defending him. Shapiro's reply, that there wasn't anything said that he would disagree with, stings Orny (you can totally see it in his face immediately). That's truth for ya!

It kind of makes me think, seeing Seinfeld's attitude and Orny's, that Orny isn't going to make it. I wonder if that is what they wanted the message to be. To show what kind of attitude gets you to 'legendary' and what kind of attitude gets you bitter and self-absorbed.

From the moment they showed Orny--in his office showing all his writing--I thought, "Wow, this guy is entirely too into himself!" and it just kept getting worse!

Yeah, I think it all depends on whether Orny takes any of these lessons to heart. Hopefully he's grown up a bit since making that movie.

They had a portion in the special features about where he is now, but I couldn't stomach watching it!

meether369 wrote:They had a portion in the special features about where he is now, but I couldn't stomach watching it!

Yeah, he's still out there workin' it:

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dave wrote:

meether369 wrote:They had a portion in the special features about where he is now, but I couldn't stomach watching it!

Yeah, he's still out there workin' it:

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I just went and looked at that!!! Hah! Shapiro isn't his manager anymore!

Hoping to see Avatar in 3D tonight, but might settle for The Princess and the Frog.

meether369 wrote:Hoping to see Avatar in 3D tonight, but might settle for The Princess and the Frog.

Ended up getting into Avatar in 3D--it was AWESOME!!!

meether369 wrote:

meether369 wrote:Hoping to see Avatar in 3D tonight, but might settle for The Princess and the Frog.

Ended up getting into Avatar in 3D--it was AWESOME!!!

Someone said it was like Dances with Wolves, on another planet

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meether369 wrote:

meether369 wrote:Hoping to see Avatar in 3D tonight, but might settle for The Princess and the Frog.

Ended up getting into Avatar in 3D--it was AWESOME!!!

Someone said it was like Dances with Wolves, on another planet

Yeah, I could see that.

I'll probably just end up seeing it on video unless other people want to see it and want me to go with them (2 things that are pretty unlikely to happen....)

Bethany wrote:I'll probably just end up seeing it on video unless other people want to see it and want me to go with them (2 things that are pretty unlikely to happen....)

It was pretty cool to see it in 3D. I haven't seen a 3D movie in decades.

We have a 3D IMAX theater in Dallas, and it's in describable. Last thing I saw there was the U2 concert in 3D.

Not terribly interested in Avatar, though.

JamesWilliams wrote:We have a 3D IMAX theater in Dallas, and it's in describable. Last thing I saw there was the U2 concert in 3D.

Not terribly interested in Avatar, though.

Yeah, I went to an Imax 3D. It was intense. definitely.

I saw "The Princess and the Frog" the other night...LOVE IT! I'm a huge Disney fan and this is definitely going to be one of my favs.

I'm also hoping to go see Sherlock Holmes tomorrow...maybe after spending time with family I'll go to a late show...Robert Downey Jr + Jude Law = double hawtness!

hollydog22 wrote:I saw "The Princess and the Frog" the other night...LOVE IT! I'm a huge Disney fan and this is definitely going to be one of my favs.

I'm also hoping to go see Sherlock Holmes tomorrow...maybe after spending time with family I'll go to a late show...Robert Downey Jr + Jude Law = double hawtness!

Amen!

Watched The Proposal again last night. I forgot how funny Betty White was...

Katykc wrote:Watched The Proposal again last night. I forgot how funny Betty White was...

My sis-in-law and I saw that a few months ago and loved it! hilarious! The entire theater was laughing so loudly we missed some parts, but it was awesome!

Katykc wrote:Watched The Proposal again last night. I forgot how funny Betty White was...

I have it on my Netflix queue...

Katykc wrote:Watched The Proposal again last night. I forgot how funny Betty White was...

I floippin love Betty White!

Alvin & the Chipmunks the Squeakquel. So cute and very funny! Love those Chipettes!

Sherlock Holmes-- I liked it a lot.

500 Days of Summer. Not my favorite.