I happened to stumble upon "Bugs" yesterday in an old (1992) Fantasy & Science Fiction anthology. I was really grossed out (in a good way), but I couldn't put the book down until I was finished reading. It was a real treat to find this novelet, because I was searching through these books to find stuff by another author. Has anyone read this story?

Stephanie

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A choose your own RJ adventure. That would be cool.

If you want Jack to break Fred's arm turn to page 45.
If you want Jack to snap Fred's neck turn to page 120.

I personally would turn to page 120 but that's just me.

Today I saw Luc Besson's new film, "Angela".

This is B/W film, but it was very beautiful. In recent years, I haven't seen such a beautiful film IMHO. Story, actress(Rie Rasmussen as Angela), landscapes, every conversations....everything's beautiful.

In Paris. One miserable guy, Andre. He got big trouble. He lost everything. So he tried to dive from a bridge. But he noticed one beautiful woman(Angela) also tried to dive from a bridge. He tried to stop her suicide, but she dived to river first, so he saved her. Since that moment, Andre's life have changed.

This movie is about "LOVE". I can't say details. Because if I said more details, your "surprise" will decrease. I don't wanna do it. But I can say one thing with ten words. "I LOVE this movie, and you will LOVE this movie".

So if you have opportunity, check it. This is a French film, so dialogues are French and you need to read English subtitles. But it won't annoy you. It has worth to see.

I confess, everybody. Today, I saw The Pink Panther remake version......and I'm surprised to myself. Because I really enjoyed it! Yes, I said "I enjoyed it". I'm Peter Sellers fan, but I'm also Steve Martin fan, so of course I wanted to see remake. I laughed at some scenes. Especially, when Clouseau's learning American accent (He can't pronounce "H").

I said "enjoyed", but still I prefer Peter Sellers's Clouseau. Steve Martin's Clouseau was unnatural. Even if he played French inspector, I know Steve Martin's other movies. He can play French, but he can't become French. In that respect, Peter Sellers perfectly got into the skin of Clouseau. He was genius...Ah, I miss Peter Sellers and Herbert Lom.

Well, times have changed. Clouseau used internet for investigation.

I burst out laughing when I saw the following picture of Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, the child actor who's playing Damien. He reminds me so much of fpw! I guess it's because of the way he tilted his head and his don't-mess-with-me-buddy stare a la fpw's "official" picture.

Maybe Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick can play the child version of Rasalom, if the need arises.

I wasn't really sure if this was the correct place to post this but it does have to do with tv and movies. I hope I'm not out of place by doing this :confused:

Noah is a friend from Point Pleasant,WV who recently moved to the Hollywood area to chase a dream. He is a model, actor, and a musician, with great energy and a winning personality. Before he left I'd told him about FPW's movie and hoped he may land a role. Actually, I thought he'd make a great Charlie from The Haunted Air due to his religious background, and seemed to fit Charlie's physical description. Then I saw the trailer of his newest role in Right Place, Wrong Time... in one scene, he opens an elevator door and inside is one of the bad guys who calls him "Charlie", as he doesn't know his character's real name. Coincidence?? Hmmm...

Anyway, his movies so far have been independent and low-budget, but he is going for exposure and experience as much as possible. He's had a couple of commercials and modeling gigs and I know he's musically talented as it runs in his family. I just want to help him get some more exposure and maybe someone on this very board might have some work for him in the future, or possibly some sound advice. I wish the very best for Noah. He's always been a damn good fellow.

http://www.noahsmith.com

http://www.hardycarter.com/rightplace.html *The trailer link wasn't available on his home page.*

We've got the packaging for Dead in the Water and thought I'd post it here for your viewing pleasure. One is the front, the other the back. Hope you like it!

[SIZE="3"]I didn’t have high hopes for this, but with Terry Gilliam at the helm I had hopes. It could have been wonderful (to quote Jeffery Lyons’s re: The Keep). This could have been a puissant story about the power of myth if Gilliam hadn’t played it so broadly. I loved the way elements from Grimm fairy tales were worked into the narrative, but the overall impact was vitiated by silly characterizations. (Though Lena Headey was wonderful, and I liked Heath Ledger as the visionary brother.) I didn’t FF much because the premise was so appealing, but the film didn’t gel. I find this sort of film extremely frustrating because all the elements for greatness are there but they’re squandered.

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The Aussie import, Little Fish is a three-run homer to Requiem For a Dream's Grand Slam of grungy people you probably wouldn't want to know but somehow are compelled to watch in a film. Outstanding acting by Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving and the remaining cast make the gritty realism of the script come to life. It highlights how those unfortunate enough to be born without the silver spoon are often led astray by drugs and alcohol and how the 'real world' doesn't much care how or if you've managed to redeem yourself. A solid movie worth renting, but not if you're looking for peppy.

Sam Neill also makes an extended cameo as a drug dealer. For a guy who has been in some blockbusters, he certainly isn't afraid of taking smaller roles in indie fare. Too bad more actors can't seem to follow suit.