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[adam]

I have a really hard time wanting to go see something with Eckhart, despite everything you say. I hate him and his stupid face.

[grady]

Originally Posted by adam

I have a really hard time wanting to go see something with Eckhart, despite everything you say. I hate him and his stupid face.

I guess you can't please everyone. For example, when I see the Nacho Libre standee while at a theater it suddenly fills me with a wave of disgust and disdain. I imagine a film with Jack Black sitting on a toliet making comical faces, singing songs, and doing wacky whatnot as he tries to deficate for two hours in a vain attempt at overcoming a serious bought of constipation. The people gathered the Nacho Libre standee Friday night eagerly talking about it would love this hypothetical film in my mind. But that's me. I don't really care for Jack Black, I like some things he's done, but then there are times when he really annoys me, much in the same way that I imagine Eckhart annoys you. Trying to stomach two hours of someone you loathe can be a very difficult task, despite the rave reviews.

[adam]

I'm sure it is good, I'm not doubting you, and I probably would enjoy it...however, I'm not really inclined to pay theatre prices...more of a renter. I'm far less inclined to go see movies these days than I used to be. Thinking I'll go see Inside Man tomorrow. I like da Spike Lee.

And if you're on the fence about Jack Black, you should find Heat Vision and Jack. Download it, or if you're having trouble finding it, let me know.

Oh, and Heat Vision is probably actually one word. Me am stupid.

[grady]

I didn't think you were doubting me, I wanted to add some additional thoughts. I'm in agreement with you in regards to the high cost of going to see films in the theatre.

If I didn't have a connection at a local theatre allowing me access to new films for free, I'd be choosey in regards to what I see first run and what I see at the cheap theatres here in Portland. I also work at one of the cheap theatres that serves beer and wine in town as a projectionist. That is another venue to see films. Most of the films we end up showing are a mix of art house fare and some big budget stuff.

With Jack Black, sometimes I don't mind him, like in King Kong or High Fidelity but then I see the trailer for Nacho Libre and have no interest what so ever. Actually, I'm also kind of surprised that Woody Allen hasn't tapped Jack Black to star in one of his films yet. You'd think something like that would've happen by now with Black's ever growing on and off screen persona.

If you like the Spike Lee films, I think you'll like Inside Man. I missed She Hate Me but was told by many that I didn't miss anything but a really, really bad Spike Lee film.

[adam]

Actually, personally, I quite liked She Hate Me, but I can see how people ended up hating it. It took a little contemplation, to say the least.