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Adami · « **Reply #770 on:** May 30, 2010, 12:26:13 PM »

Quote from: Darkes7 on May 30, 2010, 12:23:15 PM

Quote from: Adami on May 30, 2010, 12:03:16 PM
Quote from: Darkes7 on May 30, 2010, 05:47:21 AM
I got the feeling since the beginning there's no reason to focus on the unobtanium, it's just a base for more important issues.

But you can't ignore the base of the entire movie.
I think you will have (if you already don't) lots of trouble with many, many books and movies.

Many books and movies are heavily flawed.

As I have stated several times, I ENJOYED AVATAR. I just won't put it up to the level that many of you have. If the movie was simply a cartoon instead of a CGI movie, it would have been overlooked and ignored.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #771 on:** May 30, 2010, 12:32:09 PM »

Quote from: Darkes7 on May 30, 2010, 12:23:15 PM

Quote from: Adami on May 30, 2010, 12:03:16 PM
Quote from: Darkes7 on May 30, 2010, 05:47:21 AM
I got the feeling since the beginning there's no reason to focus on the unobtanium, it's just a base for more important issues.

But you can't ignore the base of the entire movie.
I think you will have (if you already don't) lots of trouble with many, many books and movies.

That's not really an answer to what he said.

Darkes7 · « **Reply #772 on:** May 30, 2010, 12:33:10 PM »

Quote from: Adami on May 30, 2010, 12:26:13 PM

As I have stated several times, I ENJOYED AVATAR. I just won't put it up to the level that many of you have. If the movie was simply a cartoon instead of a CGI movie, it would have been overlooked and ignored.

What I meant is that often there is a very simple problem which isn't important in itself, what's important is something more metaphorical that's constructed upon it.

I don't put it up to any really high level - I'm impressed with the visual side just like everyone, and I also really like that it's not just a visual effects show-off, but also has a nice, even if not revolutionary, storyline, that can actually cause some reflection.

Adami · « **Reply #773 on:** May 30, 2010, 12:36:10 PM »

What important metaphors were built upon it? The bad guys wanted it, the good guys wanted to save nature. It was very very black and white. The good guys were 100% good, the bad guys were 100% bad.

Darkes7 · « **Reply #774 on:** May 30, 2010, 12:38:53 PM »

In theory. I find it a definite reference to many historical (from centuries ago, to years ago - like the colonisation of America) events. And the whole thing is to consider if really technological progress is the only thing that matters and always the most important thing to follow.

Adami · « **Reply #775 on:** May 30, 2010, 12:41:09 PM »

Quote from: Darkes7 on May 30, 2010, 12:38:53 PM

In theory. I find it a definite reference to many historical (from centuries ago, to years ago - like the colonisation of America) events. And the whole thing is to consider if really technological progress is the only thing that matters and always the most important thing to follow.

There was nothing metaphorical about that, it was pretty damn blatant. It's like saying "Mallrats" was deep and metaphorical because it asks the question of whether or not pride should overcome compassion and the need for coexistence.

orcus116 · « **Reply #776 on:** May 30, 2010, 12:43:48 PM »

We need a thread where Adami takes movies and explains "hidden" meanings and messages in them.

Sigz · « **Reply #777 on:** May 30, 2010, 01:29:20 PM »

Bombardana · « **Reply #778 on:** May 30, 2010, 04:25:50 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on May 30, 2010, 01:29:20 PM

"and the two cultures resolve their differences."

Avatar 2 is going to resolves their differences with nukes.

Adami · « **Reply #779 on:** May 30, 2010, 04:27:22 PM »

Avatar 2: Nuclear Armagedon Explosion, A Film By Michael Bay.

MetalManiac666 · « **Reply #780 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:17:35 PM »

I might actually pay money to see that.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #781 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:43:07 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on May 30, 2010, 01:29:20 PM

that never ceases to amuse me

Chino · « **Reply #782 on:** June 29, 2010, 09:48:58 PM »

So, I had a day off today.....

Sigz · « **Reply #783 on:** June 29, 2010, 09:56:12 PM »

You need help Chino.

Adami · « **Reply #784 on:** June 29, 2010, 09:56:28 PM »

God damnit chino.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #785 on:** June 29, 2010, 09:58:58 PM »

Dammit Chino, living in Watertown must be fucking with your head.

icysk8r · « **Reply #786 on:** June 29, 2010, 10:11:47 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on May 30, 2010, 01:29:20 PM

Thread has been won.

Portrucci · « **Reply #787 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:23:41 PM »

I don't see how what Chino is doing, is any different from other nerds putting Star Wars figures around their room

Sigz · « **Reply #788 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:24:57 PM »

Generally even if you do have Star Wars action figures you don't make a diorama with them in an aquarium.

reneranucci · « **Reply #789 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:26:02 PM »

Quote from: Portrucci on June 29, 2010, 11:23:41 PM

I don't see how what Chino is doing, is any different from other nerds putting Star Wars figures around their room

Star Wars is 1000000x cooler and the figures do not look that gay?

Portrucci · « **Reply #790 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:27:32 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on June 29, 2010, 11:24:57 PM

Generally even if you do have Star Wars action figures you don't make a diorama with them in an aquarium.

Well....

good point

Adami · « **Reply #791 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:28:01 PM »

Quote from: Portrucci on June 29, 2010, 11:23:41 PM

I don't see how what Chino is doing, is any different from other nerds putting Star Wars figures around their room

Avatar is a movie. Star Wars is a religion. There's a difference. It's the same reason everyone can make fun of Tom Cruise but only a few people make fun of Jesus.

icysk8r · « **Reply #792 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:34:08 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on June 29, 2010, 09:56:12 PM

You need help Chino.

Super Dude · « **Reply #793 on:** June 30, 2010, 12:04:04 AM »

There's no difference between being obsessed with Star Wars and being obsessed with Avatar.

icysk8r · « **Reply #794 on:** June 30, 2010, 12:06:40 AM »

Quote from: Super Dude on June 30, 2010, 12:04:04 AM

There's no difference between being obsessed with Star Wars and being obsessed with Avatar.

I'm not a fan of either, but I do see a difference. Star Wars has a much larger following, more parts to it, and has a big nostalgia factor for a lot of people.

robwebster · « **Reply #795 on:** June 30, 2010, 04:47:44 AM »

"Tell you what this aquarium needs? Blue hippies."

Quote from: Chino on June 29, 2010, 09:48:58 PM

So, I had a day off today.....

Is this one meant to be playing the drums?

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #796 on:** June 30, 2010, 05:09:27 AM »

Quote from: Portrucci on June 29, 2010, 11:23:41 PM

I don't see how what Chino is doing, is any different from other nerds putting Star Wars figures around their room

You're right. Both are pathetic.

Volk9 · « **Reply #797 on:** June 30, 2010, 08:02:31 AM »

Chino, I think that's awesome. It'll be especially cool if you have fish in there

Keep it up

Chino · « **Reply #798 on:** June 30, 2010, 08:51:10 AM »

You are all so mean.

Chino · « **Reply #799 on:** June 30, 2010, 01:23:48 PM »

Quote from: icysk8r on June 30, 2010, 12:06:40 AM

Quote from: Super Dude on June 30, 2010, 12:04:04 AM
There's no difference between being obsessed with Star Wars and being obsessed with Avatar.
I'm not a fan of either, but I do see a difference. Star Wars has a much larger following, more parts to it, and has a big nostalgia factor for a lot of people.

you realize that Avatar has only been out for like 7 months....

icysk8r · « **Reply #800 on:** June 30, 2010, 01:43:23 PM »

Quote from: Chino on June 30, 2010, 01:23:48 PM

Quote from: icysk8r on June 30, 2010, 12:06:40 AM
Quote from: Super Dude on June 30, 2010, 12:04:04 AM
There's no difference between being obsessed with Star Wars and being obsessed with Avatar.
I'm not a fan of either, but I do see a difference. Star Wars has a much larger following, more parts to it, and has a big nostalgia factor for a lot of people.

you realize that Avatar has only been out for like 7 months....

Exactly my point, I don't see where you are disagreeing with me?

Seriously though, that would be cool if you put fish in it with some cool lights n' stuff.

Chino · « **Reply #801 on:** June 30, 2010, 01:50:35 PM »

Yeah. It's going to have black lights and only tropical fish that will glow under it.

emindead · « **Reply #802 on:** June 30, 2010, 01:51:38 PM »

Quote from: Chino on June 30, 2010, 01:23:48 PM

Quote from: icysk8r on June 30, 2010, 12:06:40 AM
Quote from: Super Dude on June 30, 2010, 12:04:04 AM
There's no difference between being obsessed with Star Wars and being obsessed with Avatar.
I'm not a fan of either, but I do see a difference. Star Wars has a much larger following, more parts to it, and has a big nostalgia factor for a lot of people.
you realize that Avatar has only been out for like 7 months....

What the hell, man? I'm disappointed you didn't post the exact amount of days, minutes, hours and seconds!

Sigz · « **Reply #803 on:** June 30, 2010, 01:52:14 PM »

Quote from: Chino on June 30, 2010, 01:50:35 PM

Yeah. It's going to have black lights and only tropical fish that will glow under it.

That's probably not the best idea.

robwebster · « **Reply #804 on:** June 30, 2010, 01:52:39 PM »

Quote from: Chino on June 30, 2010, 01:50:35 PM

Yeah. It's going to have black lights and only tropical fish that will glow under it.

Tropical fish indigenous to Pandora, I hope.

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