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Title: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 19, 2009, 10:01:07 pm
yes, it's getting closer... watchmen midnight showing!

when: thursday march 5

where: tigard regal cinemas

plan: probably dinner first (probably shari's... but maybe a mexican restaurant called ole ole, tbd), then off to the theater for the epic awesomeness that is watchmen ^.^

eve and i have already purchased tickets, and i suggest anyone wanting to go should do so also, and soon, in case they sell out!

anyone wanna go??
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 19, 2009, 10:03:11 pm
hmmmm.....I think I will
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Griff_the_dragoon on February 19, 2009, 10:34:05 pm
to far for me to make that trip but if anyone lives in central oregon we might be able to do the same thing
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: mattstotts46 on February 20, 2009, 12:53:55 am
I really want to see this but I live in Aloha(Thats between Beaverton and Hillsboro). If people live around there I'd go for sure.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: pepito on February 20, 2009, 12:58:07 am
Rorshach and I will probably be at this, unless I end up seeing a screening before then  ;D

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Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 20, 2009, 02:57:50 am
^that is fantastic ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: uraharafreak on February 20, 2009, 07:42:29 am
I want to go, but have no way of getting home after  :( I guess I'll have to pass.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 20, 2009, 09:40:51 am
Devin said she would try to come with us ;D

I may try to be here before 7 that day. I could leave school at noon and get here at 1 ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 20, 2009, 02:23:13 pm
I want to go, but have no way of getting home after  :( I guess I'll have to pass.

awww... wish i could figure something out so you could go... where do you live?

Devin said she would try to come with us ;D

I may try to be here before 7 that day. I could leave school at noon and get here at 1 ;D

yay! the more the merrier >.O
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 20, 2009, 03:08:27 pm
not sure if she will be able to go or not. She does have school the next day >_>;
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: uraharafreak on February 20, 2009, 11:43:46 pm
I want to go, but have no way of getting home after  :( I guess I'll have to pass.

awww... wish i could figure something out so you could go... where do you live?


About two/three blocks from PSU. Where HWY 26 splits at City Center.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 21, 2009, 03:03:25 am
I want to go, but have no way of getting home after  :( I guess I'll have to pass.

awww... wish i could figure something out so you could go... where do you live?


About two/three blocks from PSU. Where HWY 26 splits at City Center.

ahhh... well, sadly, i don't think i could take you home T.T sorry! maybe someone else who is going lives near there?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: uraharafreak on February 21, 2009, 08:34:31 am
Ah it's okay. I get my car back during Sakura Con, so in April I can start going to more meet-ups again. 
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 21, 2009, 08:39:03 am
Ah, well we'll have to hang out sometime after you get your car back then! ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 21, 2009, 08:57:06 am
Well I am really looking forward to this ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 21, 2009, 08:59:06 am
Yush! Me too. ^_^

They actually have Watchmen action figures at Hot Topic now. Unfortunately no Dr. Manhattan, but they do have Rorschach, Nite Owl, and...the female, lol. Silk something.

It's pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 21, 2009, 09:00:47 am
yeah that is pretty sweet. There is collectible Entertainment Weekly with them on the cover XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 21, 2009, 09:01:25 am
That's pretty cool. Would be good to have in a collection, even if one doesn't read EW consistently.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 21, 2009, 09:02:47 am
well we get it....I don't necessarily read it XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 21, 2009, 09:10:44 am
Yeah, I think Kahlan gets it, and the only one I have even bothered to pick up was the Heath Ledger issue.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 21, 2009, 11:54:26 am
yeah when I am bored I will look it over.

Back on topic though. I will order my ticket sometime this weekend ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 21, 2009, 12:22:50 pm
Cool. ^_^ So you're gonna aim for the Tigard theater with us?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 21, 2009, 02:05:42 pm
Yeah I much rather go to the Tigard than Bridgeport x.x

did you get your tickets at the theater or online?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 21, 2009, 03:58:59 pm
Yeah I much rather go to the Tigard than Bridgeport x.x

did you get your tickets at the theater or online?

got them online ^.^

and we like tigard better than bridgeport too, bridgeport just gets too crowded >.<

still have to decide where for dinner... probably wanna be at the theater by 10:30 or so to wait in line... so either shari's or ole ole would work, really depends on what everyone else wants ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 21, 2009, 03:59:37 pm
What site did you use? Fandango doesn't show anything showing on Thursday >_>

wait.....nvm I see it :P Ordering now ^_^

Alright just making sure. Thursday March 5 12:01 am at the Tigard 11 right?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: RemSaverem on February 21, 2009, 09:42:09 pm
I know that the theater at which mellonemrys works is hosting bastett as an artist in the hall for the opening. Not sure if they're still recruiting artists, but maybe drop a PM to one of them (or check the_creation_station@yahoogroups.com archives on yahoo) if potentially interested.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 21, 2009, 10:44:24 pm
What site did you use? Fandango doesn't show anything showing on Thursday >_>

wait.....nvm I see it :P Ordering now ^_^

Alright just making sure. Thursday March 5 12:01 am at the Tigard 11 right?


yep yep ^.^

anyone have a preference on dinner so we can decide for sure? lol. i've got a couple people from work that want to go, but i need to let them know all the details soon so they can plan for it ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 21, 2009, 10:48:06 pm
I'd suggest Ole Ole, aaand, relatively early on, because you just know there will be a line starting way too soon in the evening.

So, maybe dinner at 9, so we can get to the theater between 10:00 and 10:30?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 22, 2009, 03:07:33 am
that sounds good to me ^.^

we'll have to bring along some things to keep us occupied and entertained while waiting in line, lol. too bad dissidia won't be out yet, otherwise we could all play it on our psp's... only in a perfect world... haha
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 22, 2009, 07:52:41 am
haha, yeeeah. We can bring a card game or board game or something.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 22, 2009, 09:15:26 am
I'll bring my psp and my camera XD

and if you want I can bring apples to apples. I need to know that one kinda soon so I can bring it back from school.

also ole ole sounds good to me. I like mexican food. You can have a meal for dirt cheap there ;D (price of a soda, and then eat the chips and salsa XD)
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 22, 2009, 11:48:33 am
haha, great plan, Nichole. The place's prices actually aren't too far from the price of a soda, but for a whole meal (and better than Taco Bell).

And Apples to Apples sounds fun; I've got it here too to if you don't want to bother with bringing it back from school.

I've also got Family Guy trivia, or Scrabble, heh
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 22, 2009, 12:01:39 pm
I'm sure I'll end up getting more than just the chips....but I love chips and salsa XD I also plan on bringing my own candy for the movie ;D

I would say the trivia would be best. The only reason I think trivia would be better is because there is no pieces to lose ;D

And I'll bring apples to apples if you bring the trivia.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 22, 2009, 12:12:43 pm
Okay, sounds like a dealio!

And it is pretty much tradition with Kahlan and me to have fun getting candy from another store and smuggling it in, so you're right on track with us, haha.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 22, 2009, 12:15:27 pm
I don't want to spend an extra $10-15 on food and on top of that I don't want to wait in those lines XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 22, 2009, 12:16:26 pm
Yeah, we don't either. It's more fun bringing your own stuff anyway, haha
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 22, 2009, 12:24:17 pm
yeah it is more fun :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 22, 2009, 02:13:15 pm
lol, it's fun trying to fit everything in my tiny bag without being noticable >.>

i can bring my deck of advent children playing cards and we can play crazy 8's or go fish, hehehe
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 22, 2009, 03:40:37 pm
Sounds pretty darn appealing, haha.

"Got any Cids?"
"Go drink."
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 22, 2009, 05:35:59 pm
I have a huge purse so it's all good. I'll make sure to empty it out before hand XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 22, 2009, 10:05:06 pm
Nice. We'll be uber-prepared. ^_^

And we picked up Watchmen the graphic novel today, so we should be nice and caught up to speed by the time the movie comes out.

Oh, and I just remembered I have Cthulhu Munchkin, too! So, I will bring that to play, also.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 23, 2009, 08:25:36 am
DX I need to read it. I have it on my computer so I will start that this week. It's not like I have much to do :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 23, 2009, 01:44:03 pm
haha, nice and convenient. Hopefully you like it. I know the main reason I had not read it even though I knew a lot about it was that I couldn't get past the art style. I knew Alan Moore's work and am a huge fan of his "Yuggoth Cultures", but the style in Watchmen is very different. I'm fine with it now, but it scared me off initially. Very classic comic style.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 23, 2009, 01:56:37 pm
Yeah. I will read some of it tonight. I read the first chapter but haven't gotten farther than that ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 23, 2009, 04:28:10 pm
just started reading it today. i had the same problem as rodney, the art style. but, since i know the movie will be awesome, i can look past it, which is normally really hard for me to do. i do like how rorschach is drawn, though ^.^ i have only gotten a few pages in, but it's really good so far. i love when rorchach is randomly eating a can of beans in daniel's kitchen XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 23, 2009, 04:41:01 pm
haha,  Rorschach, you nut!

Can't wait to start reading it.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 23, 2009, 04:47:23 pm
just started reading it today. i had the same problem as rodney, the art style. but, since i know the movie will be awesome, i can look past it, which is normally really hard for me to do. i do like how rorschach is drawn, though ^.^ i have only gotten a few pages in, but it's really good so far. i love when rorchach is randomly eating a can of beans in daniel's kitchen XD

yeah I thought that was quite humorous XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: pepito on February 23, 2009, 05:54:35 pm
My favorite part is when Rorshach is snapping people's fingers in the bar


For those of you that are reading this - DO NOT - under any circumstances skip the Excerpts from Behind the Cowl or Takes of The Black Frieghter! These are probably the most important bits in the book.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 23, 2009, 05:58:49 pm
Yeah that part was pretty funny....speaking of which I am going to read some more now ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 23, 2009, 06:04:21 pm
Thanks for the advice, Pepito. Whenever I get around to it I will be sure not to skip any of that.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 23, 2009, 06:33:42 pm
Alright done with Chapter 2 now. On to 3 ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: uraharafreak on February 24, 2009, 07:52:17 am
One of my coworkers was awesome enough to lend it to me. I'm about 3/4 of the way done with it. It's pretty much awesome. Rorschach is pretty much the best character, with his random sugar cube eating ways. Just read a review on the movie and am now even more excited to see it.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 24, 2009, 12:55:30 pm
was the review good or bad? Though even if it is bad I don't really listen to them =/

A lot of movies where the review said it was bad I really enjoyed ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: pepito on February 24, 2009, 03:54:14 pm
General Consenus of reviews is

Movie Is awesome

Movie will make you twitch or gag at some point

The lack of squyid will disturb some hardcore fans, but Snyder did a good job with the ending

Rorschach is bomb diggity for sniggity

Osmandias could have been better
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 24, 2009, 04:31:51 pm
yeah I heard that there wasn't going to be a squyid....haven't gotten to that part of it yet but my friends that have read the whole thing were upset about that XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 24, 2009, 04:47:23 pm
Squid! I can't wait to read and learn about this awesome squiddy-part.

Even if it isn't in the movie, though, I know I won't be disappointed by it. The movie is gonna be too awesome to get let down by.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 24, 2009, 04:48:17 pm
Yeah I think the movie is going to be so epic. I really can't wait ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: pepito on February 24, 2009, 06:13:46 pm
I won't spoil the ending - but I'm not sure how they are going to pull off the non-squid ending. I have faith in Zach Synder to deliver though.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 24, 2009, 07:09:30 pm
I'm sure it will turn out just fine. I have faith as well ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: jaybug on February 24, 2009, 07:55:13 pm
I guess no one down south has any plans to see this. Unless they just don't use this site as everyone is from up north.

Anyway, I couldn't really do a midnight showing. I will have worked 14 days in a row by then. But I do get off work about 1 hour before show time. However I have to go to the dentist at 9:30am Friday to get the hole in my crown from getting a root canal filled. I hope you asked. lol if you didn't!

Does this mean EoA, that you won't get to meet up with me and my wife Saturday the 7th sometime before the game? I am thinking Powell's and Jake's maybe, and perhaps what? Donuts! Those aren't too far to walk from 10th 11th is it?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 24, 2009, 08:21:58 pm
I don't see any reason why he couldn't meet with you Saturday....the movie is Thursday night ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: uraharafreak on February 24, 2009, 09:39:26 pm
@ nikkiolie

The review I read gave it four stars. They said it was awesome, not as good as Dark Knight, but amazing for the "unfilmable" graphic novel.
It's on denofgeek.com. They're an amazingly epic website anyway, so check it out. 
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 24, 2009, 09:41:15 pm
I guess no one down south has any plans to see this. Unless they just don't use this site as everyone is from up north.

Anyway, I couldn't really do a midnight showing. I will have worked 14 days in a row by then. But I do get off work about 1 hour before show time. However I have to go to the dentist at 9:30am Friday to get the hole in my crown from getting a root canal filled. I hope you asked. lol if you didn't!

Does this mean EoA, that you won't get to meet up with me and my wife Saturday the 7th sometime before the game? I am thinking Powell's and Jake's maybe, and perhaps what? Donuts! Those aren't too far to walk from 10th 11th is it?

Nope, I am still able to meet up with you and your wife. The movie will be Thursday night, so I will definitely still be free on Saturday. ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 24, 2009, 10:34:45 pm
I guess no one down south has any plans to see this. Unless they just don't use this site as everyone is from up north.

Anyway, I couldn't really do a midnight showing. I will have worked 14 days in a row by then. But I do get off work about 1 hour before show time. However I have to go to the dentist at 9:30am Friday to get the hole in my crown from getting a root canal filled. I hope you asked. lol if you didn't!

Does this mean EoA, that you won't get to meet up with me and my wife Saturday the 7th sometime before the game? I am thinking Powell's and Jake's maybe, and perhaps what? Donuts! Those aren't too far to walk from 10th 11th is it?

Nope, I am still able to meet up with you and your wife. The movie will be Thursday night, so I will definitely still be free on Saturday. ^_^

me too, if i'm invited, that is, lol



if i have time, i wanna make some watchmen cookies ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 24, 2009, 10:35:58 pm
Of course you are! Don't be nuts, Ras-Trent!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 25, 2009, 08:19:33 am
O.O WATCHMEN COOKIES?! YES PLZ!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 25, 2009, 10:10:43 am
O.O WATCHMEN COOKIES?! YES PLZ!


>.O i'll try my hardest to get them done, hehe
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 25, 2009, 10:25:42 am
You'll have plenty of time, so yay cookies!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 25, 2009, 10:54:07 am
Yeah there is a whole week. O.O AHHHHH IT'S ALMOST A WEEK AWAY! WEEEEEEEE!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 25, 2009, 10:58:04 am
It's so crazy. Back when I first saw the trailer, it felt like the release would never get here, but sure enough the time's been flying.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 25, 2009, 11:07:40 am
Yeah tell me about it. I really wanted to see the movie when I first saw the trailer, I had no clue what it was about but the music rocked XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 25, 2009, 11:22:37 am
Yeah, Smashing Pumpkins! That song was one of the best remixes ever. Perfect for the trailer.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 25, 2009, 11:31:48 am
yeah it was a great song. I downloaded it as soon as I got home :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 25, 2009, 11:38:29 am
Me too!

I actually read that the song's sales on iTunes spiked after that trailer premiered.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: pepito on February 25, 2009, 01:17:36 pm
So ummmm...

I'm Seeing Watchmen this Friday Night :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 25, 2009, 02:09:07 pm
Awesome. Which theater are you going to? We're going Thursday night/Friday morning (depending on perspective), but still hope you have a blast!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: pepito on February 25, 2009, 02:15:08 pm
Well be seeing it at WonderCon in San Francisco - Two Days and Counting :)
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 25, 2009, 03:17:27 pm
Oh, this Friday! That's crazy awesome! I thought you meant the Friday it comes out, ha. That's gonna be killer!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 25, 2009, 03:49:22 pm
I saw a preview for it at the movies today. Me and my mom went to see Slumdog Millionaire. It was very good.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 26, 2009, 02:03:58 pm
That's cool. I know nothing about that movie except that it is foreign and won awards or something.

So I decided I am going to make a Rorschach mask for the midnight showing. I'm sure there will be others dressing up, but I still think it would be fun. I won't do the whole costume, though, just the mask. Yay, inkblot face!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 26, 2009, 06:22:38 pm
I may wear my Albel wig >_> Just cuz :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: jaybug on February 26, 2009, 06:43:10 pm
Slumdog=Best Picture Oscar! My wife and I saw it. Yeah it was good. I learned a bit more about Indian culture, especially of Mumbai. Although it does a bit of travelogue, and I was guessing if I knew where in India they were at the time. 5 star hotel! lol!

Anyway, anyone can meet up with us who wishes the Saturday after. I just want to have a donut, meet people I know here, visit Portland a bit, and go watch the Blazers with my mom that evening.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 26, 2009, 10:20:04 pm
Yeah, I will get my info and response to you in that PM, Jay, but it sounds like a good time.

And that Slumdog Millionaire does sound pretty interesting. I will probably look into seeing it at some point. I can always go for some eye-opening film about international affairs.

And Watchmen! Woo! We have quite a few of our non-forum friends coming to see it with us Thursday night, so there should be a massive group of us.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 26, 2009, 10:26:01 pm
yeah, i hope everyone who said they want to go actually goes, lol. we tend to try to set these things up and it usually fails in the people showing up department... but it seems like people are more committed this time, so yay for that ^.^

if anyone has heard "lazy sunday" by the lonely island, or seen the video, we are totally gonna be like that >.O and i mean the part about sneaking snacks into the theater, lol
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 26, 2009, 10:35:12 pm
I will for sure go. If I could I would scan my ticket and post a picture here XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 26, 2009, 10:36:57 pm
hehe, well i know you're going for sure ^.^ i had no doubts about your attendance >.O
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 26, 2009, 10:38:19 pm
if anyone has heard "lazy sunday" by the lonely island, or seen the video, we are totally gonna be like that >.O and i mean the part about sneaking snacks into the theater, lol

haha, yup.

"Mr. Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious!
So I reached into my pocket and pulled out some dough,
Chick acted like she'd never seen a 10 befo'.
It's all about the Hamiltons, baby!
Drop it on the counter then I ghost like Swayze!"
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 27, 2009, 08:41:23 pm
Ah, Watchmen! Watchmen! It's so close!

We watched a special about it on G4 today. Boy...I am so amped, lol. It just looks...radda! haha
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 27, 2009, 09:41:21 pm
Ah, Watchmen! Watchmen! It's so close!

We watched a special about it on G4 today. Boy...I am so amped, lol. It just looks...radda! haha

agreed ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: dafe01 on February 27, 2009, 09:46:17 pm
Ohh hells yea  cant wait till its out.
Haha I watched the watchmen on g4 as well ^_^ freakin awesome. tho I wish they had Layla Keighley or Olivia Munn as the host instead of Blair Butler. /duel  :o
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 28, 2009, 07:43:50 am
haha, battle of the G4 hosts, for the right to host the Watchmen Special. I like all of them, so I can't complain.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on February 28, 2009, 09:38:19 pm
God it is so close. I found out this weekend that I was going to be working at 8:30 the next morning but I was able to switch with someone, so I'll be working at 10:30 :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on February 28, 2009, 10:02:22 pm
just finished reading watchmen tonight. it was good, but imho, i think the movie will be better *hides from avid watchmen comic fans* idk, movie seems way more exciting and quicker paced... the comic jumped around a lot and it seemed to take a long time for things to get rolling in the story. i guess i've just gotten too used to fast-paced story lines >.>

but yay, only a few more days ^.^ i can hardly wait!!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 28, 2009, 10:30:18 pm
So I just started reading Watchmen tonight and I have to say I am absolutely hooked. I think you said you thought the beginning was slow, right, Kahlan? I actually am really enjoying it. It feels like a great pacing, and I love the dialogue and just the storytelling going on. Right from the beginning there is this great atmosphere of paranoia and imminent trouble. Very strong representation of the notion of Cold War terror and Doomsday clock machinations. I love it.

And Rorschach is awesome, haha.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on February 28, 2009, 10:51:08 pm
Oh, and this is really cool too! Apparently, in the works is an animated movie based on a comic book created within the Watchmen universe. It's called Tales of the Black Freighter, and Gerard Butler (300) is doing the voice of the main character. I have yet to reach the point in Watchmen where this comic comes up, but the movie looks fantastic!

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/watchmen/ (http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/watchmen/) - It's the trailer called "Tales"
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 01, 2009, 03:11:38 am
^ yeah, i like it a lot too, i guess i was just rushing a bit to get it done, but it does set a good tone. even if it is a bit on the slow side for me at points, it works for the story. i suppose i was a bit hasty in my comment above, heh. i think i was recalling certain areas of the novel being slower, but most of it is pretty well paced. sorry for my too quick assessment >.<

and that animated movie sounds cool. i can't watch the trailer cause i don't have the latest quicktime >.< but the story it's based on seemed pretty interesting. i think i'd have paid more attention if i wasn't making myself hurry through the book (not that there was any pressure on me to do so, just felt i needed to so others would have ample time to read the copy i got) the  story of the black freighter seemed really brutal and i had been thinking it would be awesome to have it on it's own so i could focus on it. it was hard for me to give it full attention when i wanted to read more about the main story of watchmen, lol (i'm weird)... but that's really exciting about the animated movie, especially since gerard butler is doing the voice of the main character ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 08:03:57 am
Ah, well here is the trailer on YouTube so you can check it out, Kahlan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zUgBK0-qbo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zUgBK0-qbo)

And there was no rush in reading it, heh, but if you want to go back and read through it again you can. I should be done in a couple days.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 11:58:21 am
the comic does seem a little slow to start out with but I think I may wait to read the rest till after I see the movie. I have been looking forward to this movie for a long time now and I don't want to be disappointed because I read the comic and they left some stuff out. So I plan on waiting.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 12:00:48 pm
Ah, well that makes sense. I started reading it already so I don't think I can make myself wait, heh. I am somewhat addicted now, and just my personal preferences, I always like to try to read the material before I see a film, so I am still going to aim to finish it in time.

Also, I am already so impressed with the movie, I really don't think it is possible for me to get disappointed by it, even if there are things missing.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 12:27:55 pm
Yeah that is true too. I can already tell that I will like the movie so I'm not too sure that anything will make me NOT like it but still....plus this week I need to focus on school work so I might not have the time to finish reading it :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 12:30:12 pm
Yeah, hehe, I may be kidding myself thinking I will be able to read Watchmen in addition to my other reading for classes.

I'm going to try though! ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 12:33:32 pm
Yeah I have a quiz Monday and a midterm Thursday so I have a little bit I have to study for. I also have to do my debate Thursday and another quiz Wednesday ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 12:34:34 pm
Wow....heavy week!

The movie on Thursday makes the week worth it, though, no?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 12:35:54 pm
Oh yeah it does.

Also I think we need to go to Winco to get candy before hand. Cheap bulk candy FTW!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 12:39:22 pm
Ee, sore wa ii aidiia desu nee! ^_^ Just like "Lazy Sunday", gotta go to the store and pack up a bag nice with goodies, lol.

I really like bulk candy shopping too, so I totally agree with you.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 12:46:52 pm
and luckily Winco is so close. And I even felt good because I knew what you were saying in Japanese ^_^

Maybe my six terms of Japanese really IS paying off :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 12:51:24 pm
Yeah, I'm sure it is paying off. ^_^ (I still think it'd be cool to be convo partners, even if it is just over the phone or something.)

Yeah, I think we could go to WinCo between dinner and going to the theater.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 02:38:38 pm
Yeah I think we can squeeze it in there somewhere ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 04:15:06 pm
heh, I think ZIM put it best when he said "Mmmm, snaaaack!"

Yay, late-night snack raid, lol
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 04:21:58 pm
I'm debating if I want to wear my Albel wig or not to this >_>

Also Devin said she was planing on going. I should call her and remind her to get her ticket :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 04:32:02 pm
Awesome, yay for getting to see Devin again. ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 04:45:03 pm
She isn't answering her phone. Don't be surprised if she doesn't come. She has a tendency for saying she will do things then not doing them -_-
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 01, 2009, 04:55:56 pm
ooo i didn't even think of winco... i was thinking "oh there's a 7-11 right next to the restaurant" but winco is cheaper and bulk candy is so much more fun! weeee i'm excited ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 05:23:43 pm
I know I am looking forward to this as well :3
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 01, 2009, 05:51:14 pm
She isn't answering her phone. Don't be surprised if she doesn't come. She has a tendency for saying she will do things then not doing them -_-

Ah, yeah, I forgot that she does that sometimes. Oh well, I'll be happy to see her if she does show up, and if she doesn't, no problem.

Yay, Watchmen and candy, lol
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 01, 2009, 08:20:22 pm
I know I am so excited ^_^ Only a few more days ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 02, 2009, 09:14:53 am
Woo, it's so close!

This should be a real blast, there seem to be a lot of people coming out, from forums and elsewhere.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 02, 2009, 11:17:10 am
Really who said they were going to be there (if it is anyone I know)

4 more days! (really 3 and a half :P)
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 02, 2009, 01:15:21 pm
Ummm, I can't remember now, lol. I thought there were more people coming from the forums, but maybe not.

But there are a couple of Kahlan's friends/coworkers coming, and possibly one of my friends from school, and a few other friends from various places. Our friend/Kcon buddy for 3 years running, Ryan, is coming, as well as our other friend Richard. Yeah, just a mishmash of random people who all like Watchmen, lol.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 02, 2009, 03:42:10 pm
Wow....I have to make sore some more people I know come. I think Marie and Steven were going to try to go as well. I should call them >_> And try to get a hold of Devin again -_-
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 02, 2009, 03:51:57 pm
Yeah, it'd be great if they could all come too. Didn't mean to make you feel left-out or part of the outgroup or something.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 02, 2009, 03:53:41 pm
Well Marie doesn't have money and Devin is a bum that doesn't answer her phone -_-
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 02, 2009, 03:59:40 pm
I'm sure one of us could buy a ticket for Marie. We really want her to go...and as for Devin...there is always kidnapping.  ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 02, 2009, 04:03:20 pm
Well I will let her know that >_>

Might have to get the ticket soon though :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 02, 2009, 04:09:20 pm
Yeah, we'll try to figure something out.

Just don't want you to be uncomfortable or anything hanging out with too many new people.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 02, 2009, 04:10:02 pm
Don't worry about it. I'll be fine ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: pepito on March 03, 2009, 01:26:23 pm
Lot of crazy Watchmen fans at WonderCon this year... here's my favorties :)

(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg6.imageshack.us%2Fimg6%2F2102%2Frorschachkillsapuppy.jpg&hash=e657d1d75cd12d1ce4c8bb78e834bdcf0f70091c) (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rorschachkillsapuppy.jpg)

(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg27.imageshack.us%2Fimg27%2F750%2Fwatchmenr.jpg&hash=80aa23d9140396521e166341eba66975ec2b5a25) (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=watchmenr.jpg)

Movie is awesome, I'm going to a private screening this week - Have fun and enjoy :)
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 03, 2009, 01:38:54 pm
XD Nice. I am hoping that there are some people dressed up at the midnight showing on Thursday. That will make things more fun :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: pepito on March 03, 2009, 02:48:12 pm
I'd say there has to be at very least... ONE Rorschach, it's such an easy costume - somebody's got to do it
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 03, 2009, 03:05:29 pm
BTW what time and where are we meeting?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 03, 2009, 04:03:36 pm
BTW what time and where are we meeting?

9:00 pm at ole ole, that mexican restaurant where the a&w used to be in tigard. lemme know if you need directions or can't find it >.O then after we eat, we can head to winco for food-y things, and then to the theater ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 03, 2009, 04:23:40 pm
I know where it is. That sounds good to me. I was just wondering if I had time to do a workout here (in Corvallis) before I had to leave and it looks like I should be fine ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 03, 2009, 08:30:06 pm
I won't have time to read through Watchmen in time, but oh well. Movie will still be fantastic!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 03, 2009, 10:25:16 pm
Alright I wont be the only one :P XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 04, 2009, 12:02:31 am
You still planning to wear your Albel wig?

I decided not to make a Rorschach mask because I figured it look kind of silly without the full costume.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 04, 2009, 08:13:57 am
not sure....I don't know if I should or not >_>;
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 04, 2009, 02:27:50 pm
Well it would totally just be for your benefit. If you would have fun with it, then I'd say go ahead.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 04, 2009, 03:29:20 pm
we'll see. I may just wear my hair down :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 04, 2009, 09:38:41 pm
^ Which looks nice too. ^_^

I'm making steady progress through Watchmen, but will I finish in time? I dunno, heh.

If I didn't have class for just one day I could have time, but I'm just too cramped.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 04, 2009, 09:42:14 pm
I think I may just go with my own hair :P

I wish I had the time to get through it x.x so much to do
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 04, 2009, 09:48:29 pm
Yeah, there's too much to do. Classes have terrible timing!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 04, 2009, 10:09:19 pm
yeah they really do. I will be really happy about 10:30 tomorrow morning ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 04, 2009, 10:14:24 pm
Is that when you'll be done with classes for the day?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 04, 2009, 10:31:39 pm
no....I'll be done at noon but that is when my hard stuff is over, my test and speech :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 04, 2009, 10:32:18 pm
Ah, well hope your morning goes quickly then!

I will be glad when it is noon, heh.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 04, 2009, 10:54:12 pm
They will go by fast I'm sure. I'll be like "WAIT I'M NOT READY YET!!!!!" x.x
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 04, 2009, 11:02:34 pm
Well good luck. I know I hate speeches.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 05, 2009, 07:28:19 am
OMG WATCHMEN TONIGHT! After hell though >_>
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 05, 2009, 07:43:04 am
only a little over 16 hours to go o.O


*dances around room* i can't wait!!!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 05, 2009, 01:03:51 pm
HOLLY FREAKING COW I AM DONE FOR THE WEEK! THANK FREAKING GOD!

Now all I have to do is work out and get ready to go and wait for time to pass. So in the mean time.....I think I'll watch House ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 05, 2009, 02:11:14 pm
^lol good plan >.O

we just finished working out and now eve is going to try to finish reading watchmen and i'm gonna... do something, lol. finish a surprise for tonight ^.^ and clean for my grandpa coming tomorrow. less than 10 hours to go!!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 05, 2009, 02:40:12 pm
I know I am so excited. I am not going to eat a whole lot before hand so I can have a lot of candy :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 05, 2009, 02:42:44 pm
same here ^.^ half of my excitement is for the candy... lol jk... well, not really jk >.O
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 05, 2009, 03:13:46 pm
I think I am going to wear my Albel wig to this....mainly because my hair is going to be all oily and what not XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 05, 2009, 05:14:26 pm
Yay, Watchmen tonight! And candy and fun with good peeps! ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 05, 2009, 05:34:09 pm
I will be leaving very very soon. As soon as I'm done on the forums :P
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: jaybug on March 05, 2009, 06:38:45 pm
Did anyone from the forums mention that they are going in the Eugene area? I'd hate to have to read all 12 pages to find that no one has said.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 05, 2009, 06:46:52 pm
Did anyone from the forums mention that they are going in the Eugene area? I'd hate to have to read all 12 pages to find that no one has said.

not so far as i know >.>
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 05, 2009, 07:43:38 pm
YAY I'M HOME AND IT IS ALMOST TIME!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 06, 2009, 03:44:55 am
that movie was... freaking amazing!!

i wanna go see it again ^.^


favorite parts, anyone?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: mattstotts46 on March 06, 2009, 06:33:03 am
SPOILERS!!!

I like it when Rorschach was getting arrested by the police and when he went to prison. Rorschach is such an interesting character!
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 06, 2009, 07:11:56 am
Ah, I...love...this...movie! It was fantastic! And I do agree, Rorschach is just awesome.

More *SPOILERS*
The end made me very sad, for obvious reasons based on the previous statement. And made me love Rorschach even more.

And, other than that, it is pretty much impossible for me to pick a favorite scene. The entire movie had my eyes glued to the screen.

Okay, the opening scene is forever burned upon my memory. I know I will always rewatch that scene a couple times for every time I watch the film. Just something about it draws me in and keeps me something fierce.

I also love Eddie Blake. The Comedian is another amazing character.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 06, 2009, 09:42:59 am
I loved the movie too. My favorite part? Hmmmm....Yeah I have to agree with Matt, the prison. XD The whole "I'm not locked in here with you. Your lock in here with me" part was funny. XD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 06, 2009, 09:58:44 am
Agreed, the fact that there wasn't a second where Rorschach wasn't in total control in the prison was just killer.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 06, 2009, 04:30:09 pm
agreed with all the above statements ^.^ rorschach is definitely one of my fave characters. the ending made me love him all the more... *spoiler... maybe?* just all the emotion in his voice at the very end of the movie, ahh it got me... i love things like that...

i can't pick a fave scene either, everything was just fantastic!! i was reading the a&e in the oregonian and they only gave watchmen a b... they suck! lol. they were criticizing some of the music choices and the actors who played adrian and daniel, and the extended sex scene (*spoiler-ish?* which, while awkward, it was also funny and helped to lighten the mood a bit) but i loved everything about the movie and can't wait to see it again ^.^

and i'm super excited to plan out watchmen tattoos with eve >.O



and i think we should have a get-together to watch the tale of the black freighter when it hits stores later this month ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Man of the Public on March 06, 2009, 05:00:18 pm
I see no point in labeling spoilers for something that's over 20 years old now.
But then again I read the book before the movie was announced.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 06, 2009, 05:17:04 pm
Just because it has been out there for a while doesn't mean everyone has read it or had access to it. People still deserve the chance to experience the film fresh without anything being previously revealed.

And yes, Kahlan and I have both agreed we want to get one of Rorschach's inkblot designs tattooed. ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 06, 2009, 06:27:44 pm
yeah that sex scene seemed a little unnecessary but it was funny.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 06, 2009, 08:26:35 pm
haha, I liked it.  ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 06, 2009, 08:30:31 pm
*sigh* men!

Hanging out with friends before the movie was fun ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 06, 2009, 08:32:07 pm
haha, I liked it.  ;D

... stop saying that! >.< lol...
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 06, 2009, 08:33:58 pm
XD

I want to see it again now....maybe next weekend ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 06, 2009, 08:39:17 pm
haha, I liked it.  ;D

... stop saying that! >.< lol...

lol, shall I rue the day I made such a comment? ^_^

But yeah, I agree, I really wanted to go see it again today, or this weekend.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 06, 2009, 08:42:12 pm
I'm thinking maybe next weekend or the weekend after that ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 06, 2009, 08:44:21 pm
Yeah, I am thinking this is a movie I could be totally justified in going to see twice. I think I'll plan on doing that sometime before it leaves theaters. (And if I go, you know you are too, Kahlan. ^_^)
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 06, 2009, 08:46:09 pm
haha, I liked it.  ;D

... stop saying that! >.< lol...

lol, shall I rue the day I made such a comment? ^_^

But yeah, I agree, I really wanted to go see it again today, or this weekend.

only because you keep saying it............. >.<

and yes, we should see it again. sometime soon. not sure when the schedule will allow though >.>
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 06, 2009, 08:47:04 pm
yeah....I may it is a few times in theaters ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 06, 2009, 08:49:57 pm
if i had the money, i think i'd be seeing it a few times a week >.O but alas, i don't have that kind of money, so i'll just have to settle for seeing it once or so more in theaters. but gotta spread it out a little... hehe
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 06, 2009, 08:51:11 pm
I may have to download it and watch it whenever I want. It will be a movie I buy once it is out on DVD
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: PockyReno on March 07, 2009, 09:49:51 am
The movie was fun. ^^ Rorshach rocks my world. It was awesome bumping into people there to. *Waves to Nicole and Devin* I didn't even know you guys were going to be there, lol. That was awesome.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 07, 2009, 09:52:19 am
haha, Midnight showings are good at reuniting the hardcore, heh. Even though I didn't know anyone else there who didn't come with us, it was nice to see so many enthusiasts and people who were just super stoked to see the movie. There was an energy in the theater that I hadn't seen since going to the midnight showing of Star Wars Episode II or Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. ^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 07, 2009, 08:10:00 pm
yeah it was a lot of fun hanging out with people. It was nice to meet new people.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 09, 2009, 09:12:33 am
Just to add a little bit of hype to the Watchmen world, a reminder that The Tales of the Black Freighter will be coming out on DVD at the end of the month! (If you've read Watchmen then you'll remember the little comic-within-a-comic that was a brilliantly gory allegory for the events going on in the real world of Watchmen). And if that doesn't draw you in...the main character looks like Nathan Explosion from Metalocalypse.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 09, 2009, 09:14:51 am
I want to get the movie that just came out. It's the comic on dvd ;D *is too lazy to read*
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 09, 2009, 12:17:21 pm
I want to get the movie that just came out. It's the comic on dvd ;D *is too lazy to read*

Yeah, I heard about that, lol. Sounded weird to me...but I really like having a book in my hands, so that's just me, heh.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 09, 2009, 02:24:49 pm
I think I would rather have the book in my hands than read it on the computer but I don't have any money =/
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: Kahlan4 on March 09, 2009, 03:53:12 pm
Just to add a little bit of hype to the Watchmen world, a reminder that The Tales of the Black Freighter will be coming out on DVD at the end of the month! (If you've read Watchmen then you'll remember the little comic-within-a-comic that was a brilliantly gory allegory for the events going on in the real world of Watchmen). And if that doesn't draw you in...the main character looks like Nathan Explosion from Metalocalypse.

i'm super excited for that ^.^ i thought the tale of the black freighter was awesome in the book, but i didn't give myself enough time to delve into it much. i am really interested to hear the full story, since it seems you only get bits and pieces in the book. the animation looks great from what i saw in the trailer, and the story is so gory and horrific, i'm excited to see where they go with that >.O plus, you can't beat gerard butler voicing the main character ^.^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 09, 2009, 04:12:34 pm
Yeah, in the book you only got the one story called "Marooned", that is the main story that reflects the events of Watchmen, and it is the only one shown in the trailer, so I am not sure if this animated movie will be of all (or at least some) of the episodes from the Tales series, or just "Marooned". Should be amazing either way though.

And I'm interested to see "Under the Hood" also, the book by Hollis Mason (Nite Owl I).
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: uraharafreak on March 09, 2009, 07:31:55 pm
Just saw Watchmen yesterday. It was freaking awesome! Although I am almost done with the book I was still surprised by the amount of nudity and sex there was, but at least the production team didn't shy away from it. Absolutely loved Dr. Manhattan and Rorschach. 

I can't wait for the extended cut of the dvd. Supposedly Under the Hood and Tales of the Black Freighter will be edited back into the movie. The movie, last I heard, might be rereleased in the theater later this year with those two stories added back in. Supposedly there are about three or four planned versions of the dvd.

Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 09, 2009, 07:34:43 pm
That would be freaking amazing. I am really looking forward to seeing it again this week ;D
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 09, 2009, 07:46:16 pm
Just saw Watchmen yesterday. It was freaking awesome! Although I am almost done with the book I was still surprised by the amount of nudity and sex there was, but at least the production team didn't shy away from it. Absolutely loved Dr. Manhattan and Rorschach. 

I can't wait for the extended cut of the dvd. Supposedly Under the Hood and Tales of the Black Freighter will be edited back into the movie. The movie, last I heard, might be rereleased in the theater later this year with those two stories added back in. Supposedly there are about three or four planned versions of the dvd.

Wow! I had no idea they had plans to re-edit the film, even less of an idea that they were possibly going to put it back in theaters! That's amazing!

And thank you! Someone else who seems to share the same viewpoint I do on the topic of the nudity in the film. ^_^ I was really happy to see a film that embraced the entire human anatomy. They weren't drawing the viewer's attention to any certain parts, but they weren't hiding those parts either. I thought it was brilliant and a great mark of progress for cinema.
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: melchizedek on March 13, 2009, 11:57:48 pm
Did like, some of the people didn't act well but liked ink face dude, he was awesome.  And yes, way a whole lot of sex, I got sick of seeing giant blue glowing penis
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 14, 2009, 12:03:42 am
See, I think that is a pretty big problem with the modern perspective. We've come to a point where we confuse anatomy and sex. I (as I've said before) like that the film did not shun any given part of the anatomy on Dr. Manhattan. Anatomy in itself is not dirty or explicit...but I'm getting too philosophical, aren't I?
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: melchizedek on March 14, 2009, 12:08:43 am
nah, it's fine, I'm just stating my own personal opinion
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: EveofAbyss on March 14, 2009, 12:13:00 am
Yeah, didn't mean to attack your view. Sorry about that.

^_^
Title: Re: Watchmen midnight showing
Post by: nikkiolie on March 14, 2009, 08:18:05 am
again I liked the whole thing. I didn't find many problems with it ;D