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Terri's avatar

Never thought I would learn something about Big Lebowski in this chat 😂

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Terri's avatar

As goes the story of my life, I learned the skill of watching a movie without getting caught up in the details of a plot much later in life. The best example of this is a The Big Lebowski…. for years I never got it..

The FC is fantastic, we watched it again a couple weeks ago

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John Hulsman's avatar

Thats really interesting Terri, as of course The Big Lebowski is an homage…to Raymond Chandler and film noir. I love knowing about the connections of things. Happy Easter!

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Kieran Wilson's avatar

So nice to not talk about tariffs and Trump for a moment. Love the scene on the subway with the on and off and the pretending I am not following you. It is a great escalation how Popeye finally loses patience and just goes full on red mist GTA car chase mode. The cheese trap with the contraband re-hidden in the car is brilliant. Never seen the sequel with Popeye chasing Charnier all over the world after losing everything. Maybe I should not watch it…Happy Easter all.

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John Hulsman's avatar

Don’t see it Kieran; it isn’t a patch on the first; the usual sequel to cash in Hollywood disease (though Hackman makes anything watchable); but don’t taint the glory! Happy Easter to you and the Community!

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Kieran Wilson's avatar

I will try not to, John, but it is a great setup for a sequel. Are there any decent sequels that actually better the original? Maybe Terminator II! Waiting for something on Kubrick, John!

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John Hulsman's avatar

Good idea Kieran; we will get to Kubrick for five this year; he deserves it. I think Godfather ii is even better than the first so i’d add that (though the first is still fantastic).

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Rob Witcombe's avatar

HI Kieran, to answer your question, yes, two spring to mind. Empire Strikes Back and Godfather 2!

There must be more, perhaps The Dark Knight, oh and definitely Paddington 2!

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Kieran Wilson's avatar

A culture piece on Paddington would be hilarious!

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John Hulsman's avatar

Im in at some point

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Rob Witcombe's avatar

Talking about Oscars, Hugh Grant should get an honorary one for Paddington 2!

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Kieran Wilson's avatar

Good shout John! I think I’ll watch that tonight. Your interpretation of 2001 (especially the end) would be immense!

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Terri's avatar

https://substack.com/@tcobb316/note/c-110370792?r=o2ynq&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

Here it is… I may have posted this twice. It’s 1.2 x 1.5 meters

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John Hulsman's avatar

It’s just magnificent; may we have you checking it constantly with the community’s adventures around the world!

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Terri's avatar

From a small business in Seattle. I wanted it to look like a classroom map, plus to get it framed was ridiculous with shipping… may do that locally one day. Happy Easter!

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John Hulsman's avatar

Happy Easter Terri and thanks for making my day!

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