Category Archives: Movies

Translating Two Towers

Posted on January 30 2003 by Mickey

    Let us return to the continuing adventures of Gandolf Foogray, Gibley, Filden, and Marine the Hobik.    Last year at this time, The Fellowship of the Ring was bootlegged to DVD overseas and the subtitles, which went through … Continue reading →

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Well, Hello Mr Fancy Pants

Posted on January 29 2003 by Mickey

    Hey look, we’re going to be famous. I just found out the new Evil Dead videogame (“Fistful of Boomstick” coming soon from THQ [for X-Box and PlayStation2]) takes place in none other than Dearborn, Michigan (whence I’m writing … Continue reading →

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Picking on Towers Again

Posted on January 18 2003 by Mickey

    It must seem like I have a grudge against this movie, since I pick on it so much. I swear I don’t — in fact, I’m probably overly obsessed by it. But the thing is, I discovered another … Continue reading →

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Geek News of the Week

Posted on January 14 2003 by Mickey

    Apart from my purchase of a DVD±RW burner, this is a pretty big news story in my short fat world. Remember when we found out the role of Arwen would be expanded in The Lord of the Rings … Continue reading →

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SFG’s Oscar Season Round-Up

Posted on January 13 2003 by Mickey

    I’m finally forcing myself to do something I’ve always wanted. To see every Best Picture nominee before the Oscar winners are announced. I’ve gotten a headstart, anticipating which movies might possibly be nominated. Here are some capsule reviews.  … Continue reading →

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The Critic Redux

Posted on December 19 2002 by Mickey

    Geek Week continues.    Why bother updating my Two Towers review when others have done better? Here are some links to others’ reactions:One of the best reviews so far, from Ain’t It Cool NewsWhy Faramir should not have … Continue reading →

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The Critic

Posted on December 18 2002 by Mickey

    It worked out nicely. JFathers wanted to see The Two Towers at the midnight showing, Tuesday night, and I offered to work his morning shift so he’d be able to sleep in. This in turn allowed me to … Continue reading →

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PSA

Posted on December 4 2002 by Mickey

    Please stop spelling “Santa Claus” with an E. The Disney movie title The Santa Clause has an “E” because it’s a pun on a “clause” in a contract.    It’s a joke. It should not be used as … Continue reading →

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T2T Sneak Peek

Posted on November 27 2002 by Mickey

    I’m surprised the usual LOTR sites haven’t reported this, but AOL has a short scene from The Two Towers available in RealVideo.This raises the question, does anyone know how to get the URL for the file out of … Continue reading →

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FOTR Redux

Posted on November 13 2002 by Mickey

    I spent the evening watching the expanded Fellowship of the Ring. It’s going to take some time getting used to the new rhythms of the movie, but I really liked almost all the new scenes and scene extensions. … Continue reading →

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