SkyPilot

Member since 3/10/2006, last signed in 23 hours ago.

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One of my professors says "Education, at its best, makes you less susceptible to manipulation . . . It doesn't enlarge your circle of friends though, does it?"

I've found this to be true in a lot of ways, but not on this website. Seeing movies has enlarged my circle, thanks to Spout making those new connections possible.

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Good Night, and Good Luck.

Best Political Passion Projects
By SkyPilot in Top 5
"Chris posted the Best Political Passion Projects on SpoutBlog. ______________________________ ______________________ I was happy to see Good Night, and Good Luck there. I was just thinking last night how I'd like to see more contemporary black and white movies. I dismissed that possibility with the thought, "Nobody has the guts." I forgot George Clooney has the guts. I need to see The Great Dictator. It's too bad W. is sounding less than great, I wanted it to be great. To be honest though, Oliver Stone has never inspired me to have confidence in his sense of humor. Incidentally, Josh Brolin was really funny and charming on Letterman last night. Letterman said, "You're father is James Brolin--" and Josh interrupted, "No, Charles Bronson. I don't know how this mix-up got started." " [More]

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

INDY 4 giveaway
By SkyPilot in Filmgaming
"The Indiana Jones adventures continue with The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Dr. Jones (Harrison Ford) is back and trading punches with the Russians, joined by his cohort from Raiders (Karen Allen) and young punk Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf).Spout wants to give you the adventure. Here's how you win the DVD:1. Send an email to contest@spout.com with "Skull Me!" as the subject line. 2. In the body of the message, what ancient treasure would you like to see Indy dig for next?3. We'll announce one random winner each day, Monday through Friday. Email addresses will be collected for contest purposes only and not sold or otherwise distributed to third parties, so don't worry about that. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hits DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 13th from Paramount Home Video. Check out the trailer and reviews, or rate and review it yourself. " [More]

Top 5 / Win a prize
By SkyPilot in Top 5
"Hey guys, you were made for the Top 5 challenge in Filmgaming. Spout t-shirts for the most exciting lists. And if we get enough entries I'll put together a list of the Top 5 Top 5 Lists. peace, adam " [More]

More titillating Top 5 action
By SkyPilot in Filmgaming
"Dudes, I wanted to let you know about the Top 5 group. It's one of my favorites on the site. " [More]

Ghost World

Re:Recast HIGH FIDELITY (2000) ...
By SkyPilot in Filmgaming
"[quote user="gsanchet"] Here's a Top Five I can't seem to find the answer for: (in keeping with the High Fidelity Theme) what are the Top Five Movies about DJing? I'm at a loss for ideas. If anyone can help, I'd be most appreciative [/quote] This is a great question. I can't do five, but here's what I can do: 4. Talk to Me -- I want to see this one. Don Cheadle plays a radio personality in the 1960s. I bet this isn't the kind of DJ you're looking for, though. 3. Ghost World -- interesting, sad flick about compulsive record collectors. 2. Hustle & Flow -- flawed but affecting movie about a pimp trying to get into the recording business. 1. 24 Hour Party People -- Comedy based on Factory Records producer Tony Wilson. He fostered the rave scene in Manchester, England, and released New Order's records. In this movie you see the club scene transformed from a place for live music to a place for DJs and ecstacy atmosphere. And here's all the films on Spout that users tagged with "DJ." " [More]

Re:Top 5 Challenge
By SkyPilot in Filmgaming
"[quote user="ElCid2002"] Top 5 Cult Movies (that don't involve John Carpenter, Kurt Russell or Bruce Campbell) [/quote] Thanks for this list, man! I'll have to check these out. I think the only one I've heard of is Repo Man. " [More]

Re:Recast HIGH FIDELITY (2000) ...
By SkyPilot in Filmgaming
"Top 10 Actors Who Really Need to Get Punched by Lee Marvin 10. Tom Cruise 9. Russell Crowe 8. Whoopi Goldberg 7. William Hurt 6. Nic Cage (but only lightly) 5. Billy Bob Thornton 4. Richard Gere 3. John Travolta 2. John Cusack 1. John Voight " [More]

Re:Weekly Theme for September 2 ...
By SkyPilot in Weekly Theme
"[quote user="mercurial"] Insanely quotable and just plain stupid fun "Have there been any side effects?" "Ummm . . . " "As long as there aren't any flipper babies!" "There have been a few flipper babies. I'll stop before I make everyone hate me. [/quote] No please, go on! I'm enjoying it. I've seen Brain Candy twice and I've forgotten everything about it twice. " [More]

High Fidelity

Recast HIGH FIDELITY (2000) & T ...
By SkyPilot in Filmgaming
"My friends and I used to create Top Five lists with a gravity you might see in duellists preparing their sabres for battle. We thought we were the only ones to do so until we saw High Fidelity. So how about a good-natured duel? Off comes the first glove: Recast High Fidelity. And the second glove: What's your favorite Top Five list? Do you have a list like "Top 5 Movies the Coens Must Remake," or "Top 5 Bill Murray Characters," or even "Top 5 Albums to Make Out to"? Prizes for the best recasts and lists. Winners will be announced Friday, Oct. 17. En guarde. John Cusack ... Rob Gordon Iben Hjejle ... Laura Todd Louiso ... Dick (the quiet one) Jack Black ... Barry (the Jack Black one) Lisa Bonet ... Marie De Salle Catherine Zeta-Jones ... Charlie Nicholson Joan Cusack ... Liz Tim Robbins ... Ian 'Ray' Raymond Brian Powell ... Middle aged customer (the guys won't help him) Alex Desert . ... " [More]

Winner of SNATCH (2000) and LOC ...
By SkyPilot in Filmgaming
"Dear Tenenbaums, Your patriotism is inspiring, but I'll be honest--if I had to choose between watching your version of Snatch or sitting through a school board meeting...I would hesitate, and then choose the school board meeting Even if the school taught Odor Education and Research.I do get a kick out of imagining George W. as the gun-toting Tommy. But maybe Al Gore, Jr. would be better than his dad at play Mickey (Brad Pitt). I have to thank you Tenenbaums, because you made me realize I don't like thinking about John Kerry. And that I especially don't like thinking about John Kerry as Bullet Tooth Tony. Thanks for playing Tenenbaums, you're a good sport! Sincerely, skypilotP.S. -- I wonder who'd be the best actor out of the bunch? I'd put my money on Obama [quote user="Tenenbaums"] Snatch Capitol Hill EditionBenicio Del Toro ... Franky Four Fingers Bill ClintonAlan Ford ... Brick Top Ted KennedyJason Statham ... Turkish Bob DoleStephen Graham ... ... " [More]

Re:Ask JIMBELL for Recommendations
By SkyPilot in Ask a Maven
"I liked Gone Baby Gone a lot too! Now I'm positive you'll like Insomnia (2002). " [More]

Re:PLEASE READ: Welcome and som ...
By SkyPilot in Ask a Maven
"[quote user="leeroy711"] I just noticed the "Spout Candy" scroll on the bottom left hand of the home/profile page. I don't know how those links are selected but incorporating a link to this group in there would probably benificial. [/quote] Great point Leeroy. How groups are promoted is ultimately decided by some marketing and content people on the Spout Team. That said, brainstorming doesn't hurt. " [More]