Comments on: Weekend Box Office: Nothing Great in “The Box,” “Men Who Stare @ Goats,” & “The 4th Kind” http://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: March 23 2010 « Oh For Crying Out Loud…http://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-246224 March 23 2010 « Oh For Crying Out Loud… Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:03:56 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-246224 [...] Reviews: Carl Kozlowski at Big Hollywood Kyle Smith Sonny Bunch at the Washington Times Debbie Schlussel Kurt Loder Parcbench movieguide.org Christian [...] [...] Reviews: Carl Kozlowski at Big Hollywood Kyle Smith Sonny Bunch at the Washington Times Debbie Schlussel Kurt Loder Parcbench movieguide.org Christian [...]

]]> By: March 17 2010 « Oh For Crying Out Loud…http://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-240862 March 17 2010 « Oh For Crying Out Loud… Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:02:09 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-240862 [...] Reviews: Kyle Smith Kurt Loder Parcbench Debbie Schlussel movieguide.org Christian [...] [...] Reviews: Kyle Smith Kurt Loder Parcbench Debbie Schlussel movieguide.org Christian [...]

]]> By: seahawkerhttp://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-131943 seahawker Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:07:13 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-131943 Twilight Zone is the best, there have been more copies of this series then one could dream. These lackluster screen writers of our day with little to no imagination need to copy off many works of the past. You can see write through them in their final piece, I feel sorry for anyone who has to sit through this dribble of today. Twilight Zone is the best, there have been more copies of this series then one could dream. These lackluster screen writers of our day with little to no imagination need to copy off many works of the past. You can see write through them in their final piece, I feel sorry for anyone who has to sit through this dribble of today.

]]> By: Delhttp://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-130995 Del Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:03:12 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-130995 Spaceship, I just finished watching The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price from 1964. It was written in part by Matheson himself but he was dissatisfied with the final result. It is the closest of any movie to the book. Can't say its a greay movie but worth a look if you're a fan of either Price or the book. Spaceship, I just finished watching The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price from 1964. It was written in part by Matheson himself but he was dissatisfied with the final result. It is the closest of any movie to the book. Can’t say its a greay movie but worth a look if you’re a fan of either Price or the book.

]]> By: Worry01http://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-130866 Worry01 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:31:27 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-130866 It is depressing that there are so many horrible movies out now. Frankly, it is not always the left political angle that is the worst, but simply the ineptitude of the screenwriters and cast. When remakes of classic films such as "The Parent Trap" or "The Pink Panther" are made, it tarnishes the memory one has of the originals. Such films are period pieces, and this was expecially the case with "The Parent Trap", in which Walt Disney dealt with the subject of divorce. Divorce, even though it causes all of the harm it used to, is not even a topic of casual conversation anymore, and thus lacks the significance necessary for a social message film. It is depressing that there are so many horrible movies out now. Frankly, it is not always the left political angle that is the worst, but simply the ineptitude of the screenwriters and cast. When remakes of classic films such as “The Parent Trap” or “The Pink Panther” are made, it tarnishes the memory one has of the originals. Such films are period pieces, and this was expecially the case with “The Parent Trap”, in which Walt Disney dealt with the subject of divorce. Divorce, even though it causes all of the harm it used to, is not even a topic of casual conversation anymore, and thus lacks the significance necessary for a social message film.

]]> By: Simonhttp://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-130412 Simon Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:22:11 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-130412 No review of Precious?<strong>S: Have seen it, but not allowed to review it until it debuts in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 20. Will be in that Friday's reviews. Stay tuned and sorry for the delay. DS</strong> No review of Precious?

S: Have seen it, but not allowed to review it until it debuts in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 20. Will be in that Friday’s reviews. Stay tuned and sorry for the delay. DS

]]> By: Douglas Qhttp://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-130221 Douglas Q Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:50:39 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-130221 While not hijacking the comment section, this talk of Richard Matheson brings to mind his story, "The Test". Utopia-all of our societal problems have been solved-no wars, famine or disease pollute our planet. There is universal health care, and each member of society is charged with doing their part for the common good. But what if someone is past the age when they are vital parts of society? The aged contribute nothing and take up resources, so the loving compassionate Government sets up a series of tests for mental acuity and vitality. If an old person cannot pass the Test, that person is euthanized for the common good. Thank goodness it's only a story, right? While not hijacking the comment section, this talk of Richard Matheson brings to mind his story, “The Test”.
Utopia-all of our societal problems have been solved-no wars, famine or disease pollute our planet.
There is universal health care, and each member of society is charged with doing their part for the common good.
But what if someone is past the age when they are vital parts of society? The aged contribute nothing and take up resources, so the loving compassionate Government sets up a series of tests for mental acuity and vitality. If an old person cannot pass the Test, that person is euthanized for the common good.
Thank goodness it’s only a story, right?

]]> By: spaceship22http://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-129962 spaceship22 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:37:52 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-129962 Like all the great writers of the "twilight Zone" are just not fully appreciated. I like Richard himself , are still waiting for a movie version of "I am Legend" that is taken from the book point for point.He has written some great stuff in the TZ such as the classic nightmare at 20,000 feet. He also wrote "what dreams may come" which was turned into a movie. Plus "stir of echoes".As for Rod Serling, he had such frustration working within the system back then. As for his show, well, I believe he sold the rights to viacom for 3 million. His wife said he would be kicking himself because he died before syndication really took off. The show world wide has made the owners of the show untold sums. Like all the great writers of the “twilight Zone” are just not fully appreciated.
I like Richard himself , are still waiting for a movie version of “I am Legend” that is taken from the book point for point.

He has written some great stuff in the TZ such as the classic nightmare at 20,000 feet. He also wrote “what dreams may come” which was turned into a movie. Plus “stir of echoes”.

As for Rod Serling, he had such frustration working within the system back then. As for his show, well, I believe he sold the rights to viacom for 3 million. His wife said he would be kicking himself because he died before syndication really took off. The show world wide has made the owners of the show untold sums.

]]> By: Norman Blizterhttp://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-129886 Norman Blizter Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:23:03 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-129886 I was so looking forward to 'The Fourth Kind'. Debs and others have given it negative reviews so I'll wait to rent it.theShadow, Some great people(saints really) on youtube have uploaded a whole bunch of episodes of Night Gallery, Twilight Zone (old, 80's, 2000), Tales from the Crypt, Tales from the Darkside etc., I rented the Night Gallery set. It's pretty good. If you can get it for a good price, go for it.Or if you aren't that concerned about video quality, there are ways to download the videos from youtube. The Firefox web browser has plugins you have to get and there's a pretty good program for Opera web browser called Flash Video Save Adapter for Opera. To convert those video files to divx avi or dvd format, get WinFF: http://winff.org/html_new/ I was so looking forward to ‘The Fourth Kind’. Debs and others have given it negative reviews so I’ll wait to rent it.

theShadow,

Some great people(saints really) on youtube have uploaded a whole bunch of episodes of Night Gallery, Twilight Zone (old, 80′s, 2000), Tales from the Crypt, Tales from the Darkside etc.,

I rented the Night Gallery set. It’s pretty good. If you can get it for a good price, go for it.Or if you aren’t that concerned about video quality, there are ways to download the videos from youtube. The Firefox web browser has plugins you have to get and there’s a pretty good program for Opera web browser called Flash Video Save Adapter for Opera. To convert those video files to divx avi or dvd format, get WinFF:
http://winff.org/html_new/

]]> By: theShadowhttp://www.debbieschlussel.com/11726/weekend-box-office-nothing-great-in-the-box-men-who-stare-goats-the-4th-kind/comment-page-1/#comment-129864 theShadow Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:49:34 +0000 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/?p=11726#comment-129864 Thanks Debbie, wheather or not you like the movie you give it a good honest review, and save many folks some hard earned money in the process. I see that you're a Twilight Zone fan like me. I haven't seen "the box" episode in decades and still remember some scenes from it like yesterday. Pity the remake doesn't do it justice. I was thinking of buying the Twilight Zone Box Set but I've seen the show so many times. I'm thinking of buying "The Night Gallery" series since I've only seen a few episodes, and don't see any reruns on TV. How does it compare to the Twilight Zone, in your (or anyone elses) opinion? Thanks Debbie, wheather or not you like the movie you give it a good honest review, and save many folks some hard earned money in the process. I see that you’re a Twilight Zone fan like me. I haven’t seen “the box” episode in decades and still remember some scenes from it like yesterday. Pity the remake doesn’t do it justice. I was thinking of buying the Twilight Zone Box Set but I’ve seen the show so many times. I’m thinking of buying “The Night Gallery” series since I’ve only seen a few episodes, and don’t see any reruns on TV. How does it compare to the Twilight Zone, in your (or anyone elses) opinion?

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