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January Wrasslin' |OT|
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Masquerader
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Eh, to be fair, early days and all that. Dr No also did a hell of a lot right. But yeah, when it was funny, it was funny because it was the first movie. From Russia With Love remains my favourite. It's just perfect to me. My only gripes are the weird and pointless Gypsy fight, and the fact that, although so damn enjoyable, about a third of the movie is pointless.
And yeah, TECHNICALLY, Live and Let Die isn't necessarily a bad movie (it's actually quite good), but way too many people overlook its racism. It's best viewed from a historical viewpoint, as in a "this is what old movies WERE like" manner (and even then, it's very uncomfortable). But yes, if you're just watching it as a movie, it's easily the absolute worst due to the racism.
I regret to say that it was one of my favourites when I was a kid, as I didn't quite understand what racism is, let alone how racist the movie was.
Also, compressed air pellet death.
Die Another Day remains a close second, although I was one of the few who enjoyed how terrible and stupid it was. 2/3rds of it were pretty fun, if you view it as a dumb action movie. But a Bond movie it ain't.
I legitimately haven't seen any movie from the 70s as blatantly racist as LALD. Not even legit blaxploitation movies. Which god damn it, why wasn't Pam Grier a Bond girl in that? She had been around for a couple of years before LALD. She should have been one anyway. At any point in the 70s. INSTANTLY would have been the GOAT Bond Girl. Not even close, either.
Die Another Day is the most miserable of all the Bond movies. There are others that are more boring, but DAD is just bad. Everything about it is so bad. From the CGI to the story to the awful awful awful WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE references to the other movies, to the music. It's just dog shit from start to finish.
reptilescorpio
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It would have been awesome to see another Brosnan movie after Die Another Day, just to see how fucking awful it could be.
Although we might have missed out on the awesome reboot that was Casino Royale.
Although we might have missed out on the awesome reboot that was Casino Royale.
Masquerader
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LALD is possibly the most racist movie ever made, yes. Everyone black is evil, everyone white is good. Bond movies were actually rather abhorrent in general, but it just took the biscuit. To be fair, I have to watch most of the older ones from a Historical viewpoint, if only to get over the sexism and homophobia and classism (another somewhat touchy subject that's rarely ever referred to, strangely). Also, I agree with you on Pam Grier. She'd have fit the role perfectly.
DAD made me want a rapier and a suit of electricity.
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... It's about a Korean who cheats death by getting impossible surgery, leading to the side effect of being unable to sleep, all the while he becomes a billionaire. It's so bad, it's... Almost good. But mainly bad. Brosnan movies were weird in general, though. Even Goldeneye, which, although a HIGHLY enjoyable and well-made film, is especially... Dated.
Nice to see some Wint and Kidd appreciation, too. It's not even stated that they work for Blofeld. They're just... There. And if they bothered to leave Bond alone after Blofeld's death, they would have had the distinction of being among the few henchmen who actually survive a movie. In fact, come to think of it... Are they even henchmen? Or just weird murderers who just so happen to affect Bond? We may never know. Anyways, points also go to them for being genuinely believable threats, creepy, and Kidd's groovy beard.
EDIT: Actually, come to think about it, they did try to get diamonds for Blofeld. That doesn't mean they were directly working for him, though.
HazySaiyan
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Yeah, I question a few of those rankings. The 4-way tag was 3 stars at best. Probably 2.75.
lovely ladies
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This dude just has one of those faces you want to smash with a brick. I don't know what it is, have nothing against the guy, probably have only seen maybe two of his matches at best.
Uguuuu. So cold. -8. Feels like -23. Plus wind. Get that shit out of here. It was in the 50s not even a week ago. I was going to go back to the liberried today but I'm not about to go jump my car to get it started and then hope it starts back up at the library. I feel like this happened last year, too. SUPER mild Nov/Dec and then record cold in January.
Low Ki is a pretty unique dude and in-ring performer. His name literally means "demon warrior." Nobody like him in the ring. Whether you like his comic book mannerisms or not is a matter of personal taste. I'm in the middle, but leaning more towards being a fan. He's had some great matches in his career. And he was the first ever ROH champion, so they really believed in him.
The bloom has been off the Low Ki rose for like...10 years now. He never evolved his game and is stuck in 2002 puro mark US indie mode. In addition to thinking he's a super bad ass for realz and frequently taking advantage of lesser known opponents for years. He's a little shit
I've seen enough really good matches involving him to be a fan, regardless of whether or not he has evolved his war crate. I get not being a fan of his because of that reason, though. And for the other reasons you mentioned.
I used to really enjoy Low-Ki ever since I first saw him on WWF Metal years ago, and thinking to myself "Why isn't this guy on TV as a regular". But then I found out exactly why years later. The man is just a spectacular hardheaded asshole. I can understand the difficulties of working in the WWE system, but to burn bridges with a handful of indies makes me not want to waste my time defending this mans character anymore. I'll say this though... The man has an incredible deep voice. I have no clue why he hasn't retired from wrestling, and just become a full-time voice actor?
British Monsoon
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Thinking about it, Rottweiler Low Ki is the only time he's actually changed his character in any meaningful way...or had a character. But he couldn't make that gimmick work on his own. Shame the guy's such an ass.
My office has two huge windows. We've got the portable heater on max right now and I'm sitting in my office chair with my jacket on.
His voice is indeed pretty awesome. I think he'd do great as a voice actor, but I doubt that's something he's even considered. I'll tweet him and ask...
Also, happy Thursday, GAF.
Rafa=FedKilla
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AJPW World!!!!!!!! Za Warudo!!!!!!!!
100 Yen documentary is pretty good, but the white dude from Kotaku who lives in Japan trying to talk like he knows Japanese arcade history fucking sucks. I know at least 5 amateur youtubers who speak more knowledgeably and with better annunciation than this dude. And they live in the states.
Brock Lesnar - Rey Mysterio was great. Similar narrative to the one Brock-Eddie did a few months later when Eddie finally won the gold.
Brock flailing around on some of the shots and reversals Rey's doing, I wonder if Austin and whomever would be calling him weak. The crowd is awesome though, and Cole-Tazz sound like a HoF duo compared to today's commentary.
Brock flailing around on some of the shots and reversals Rey's doing, I wonder if Austin and whomever would be calling him weak. The crowd is awesome though, and Cole-Tazz sound like a HoF duo compared to today's commentary.
I have no idea what you're talking about. Help a friend to understand?
FlammableD
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Cool beans. Looks like something I'd enjoy. May have to support and pay the $6 they're asking.
I'm looking forward to immersing myself in some lucha libre with the New Japan/CMLL Fantasticamania shows. Here are all the cards for the six shows, which I've learned is the most shows ever for this multi-day wrestling spectacle.
FANTASTICAMANIA: 5TH ANNIVERSARY
I wonder if http://njpwworld.com will have all of them available, or just a few.
FANTASTICAMANIA: 5TH ANNIVERSARY
I wonder if http://njpwworld.com will have all of them available, or just a few.
British Monsoon
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The last two shows will be aired live on NJPW World, but the others may be uploaded at some point. Hopefully the tag tournament show.
You can always find the live schedule for this and next month on the website: http://njpwworld.com/schedule-1412-1501
Okay, cool. Looks like they're only going to have the final two shows up on the website. That's a shame. I'm assuming the other four shows will be up on daily motion or something.
So, this is happening in Toronto on January 31st.
I saw Sabin vs. Ricochet put on by a big brother promotion of these guys last month, and it was great.
Taeler Hendrix is also scheduled for this show.
Sabin looks like he has had some rough times.
It's an old promo pic.
I saw him in person last month and he looked great. Genuinely happy and full of energy. He had an excellent match with Ricochet. I yelled out "You guys are pretty good!" 3-4 minutes into the match, and both guys looked back and just smiled/laughed. Love that indy closeness.I got a $5 autographed picture of the guy just based on his performance that night.
avengers23
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Obligatory "LowKiCZWtantrum.jpg, if it hasn't been posted already.
Damn, we never got Zandig vs. Ki.
He was all right in NXT too specifically because he was forced to change a little.
British Monsoon
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¡HarlequinPanic!
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Strangely enough I feel like Cole always called Rey matches really well.
Khrysler Jerikho
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How long is ADR gonna be in ROH?
Coz somewhere in my mind I wanna see a match between him and Nak on the next joint ROH-NJPW show.
Coz somewhere in my mind I wanna see a match between him and Nak on the next joint ROH-NJPW show.
Right there with you, buddy.
Right now, he has at least 3 more dates that run until March 1st. Would definitely love El Patron vs. Shibata or Nakamura if he sticks around until May.
Windchill is not air temps. =)
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