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Charlton Heston dead at 83

Started by Akrasia, April 06, 2008, 04:27:33 AM

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dansebie

#30
April 06, 2008, 05:46:38 PM
Quote from: SpikeI could explain it to you, but that would require opening a dialog with you, and in 22 posts I can already see I don't really want to bother...

Pointing to the other guy and saying "they're doing it, too!" is just juvenile.
When AIM denies global warming, props up the manufactured links between Al-Qaeda and Iraq and presents intelligent design as a scientific theory, that's bad no matter what FAIR is doing.

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#31
April 06, 2008, 06:01:35 PM
Quote from: CthyI hate it when you are out shopping and all of a sudden a mob appears and ruins your day. Its just not cricket!

You don't think people can get abducted and murdered while out shopping?  It doesn't even take a mob.  Ask Gail Shollar.  Oh, wait.  You can't.  She was abducted, raped, and murdered from a suburban supermarket parking lot that's within walking distance of my house in 1992.  Or if you want something more recent, how about being attacked by a mob while riding the subway.  Go ahead.  Tell me how the victims were to blame.
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Dr Rotwang!

#32
April 06, 2008, 06:29:54 PM
I'm gonna duck the man's politics and do my own research.  Until then, may the dude rest in peace, 'cause he was a good actor and made his manly mark.

Plus, he was the only thing I liked about that Tim Burton movie that ripped off Planet of the Apes.  What was it called again...?
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#33
April 06, 2008, 06:39:37 PM
Quote from: Dr Rotwang!I'm gonna duck the man's politics and do my own research.  Until then, may the dude rest in peace, 'cause he was a good actor and made his manly mark.

Plus, he was the only thing I liked about that Tim Burton movie that ripped off Planet of the Apes.  What was it called again...?

Charlie and the Cocolate Factory? All I can say about that movie is that while Johnny Depp is fun, he's no Charlton Heston.

I can say that when I saw Heston in a movie, I was almost always entertained. I can say that.
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#34
April 06, 2008, 06:57:20 PM
Quote from: dansebieWhen AIM denies global warming, props up the manufactured links between Al-Qaeda and Iraq and presents intelligent design as a scientific theory, that's bad no matter what FAIR is doing.

In other words, you don't agree with their politics and fault them for advocating positions you don't like.  Yup.  That free speech sure is "disgusting".  

Did you actually read AIM's recent article about the links between Al Qaeda and Saddam's Iraq or did you just read a left-wing source that condemned it?
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arminius

#35
April 06, 2008, 07:20:33 PM
Can we get the nutty out of this thread?

Probably not. Oh, well. I liked the guy as an actor, Planet of the Apes is a great movie, I liked his other movies, and he did some very funny self-parody when he was on SNL.

walkerp

#36
April 06, 2008, 08:14:36 PM
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jgants

#37
April 07, 2008, 12:36:14 AM
Boy, I'm going to go against the grain here and say that I didn't have a problem with the guy's politics (since I do not support gun control in general) but I never thought he was much of an actor.

Frankly, I thought he came from the William Shatner school of over-acting (or maybe Bill went to the Heston School of Over-Acting).  Yeah, I said it.  I love Planet of the Apes and Omega Man as much as the next guy, but because of the cheesy/fun quality of them, not because I think they're great art.

That said, I did think he had an excellent speaking voice, and always seemed rather intelligent and well-spoken, as well as being very morally committed to his causes.  He was a good man and will be missed.
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#38
April 07, 2008, 12:38:36 AM
IF it was the "school of Over-Acting" , then he did it with more style than William Shatner.

 Much more dignified too.


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#39
April 07, 2008, 12:54:58 AM
The man will be sorely missed. I thought Planet of the Apes was one of the best sci-fi movies ever made(not the crappy modern one).

The Ten Commandments and Ben Hur were fun as well.

The message of Soylent Green must have been a shocking one , helping to galvanize environmentalists.

I actually never got to see The Omega Man. I should rent this one-- It's probably better than the current Will Smith version.

Zardoz

#40
April 07, 2008, 02:18:12 AM
Quote from: DrewAh yes, that must be why we English are continually being overrun by mobs. Damned pesky things, always where you least expect 'em.  ;)


Well, lack of guns is why you english are being monitored 24/7 by constant video surveillance in your major cities and why you can't defend your homes when they're broken into and the fucking english cops won't bother to respond...
 

Zardoz

#41
April 07, 2008, 02:19:50 AM
Quote from: LancerThe man will be sorely missed. I thought Planet of the Apes was one of the best sci-fi movies ever made(not the crappy modern one).

The Ten Commandments and Ben Hur were fun as well.

The message of Soylent Green must have been a shocking one , helping to galvanize environmentalists.

I actually never got to see The Omega Man. I should rent this one-- It's probably better than the current Will Smith version.

It is.
 

Drew

#42
April 07, 2008, 02:43:15 AM
Quote from: ZardozWell, lack of guns is why you english are being monitored 24/7 by constant video surveillance in your major cities and why you can't defend your homes when they're broken into and the fucking english cops won't bother to respond...

I take it you've never visited here, have you?

The last occasion I had cause to call the police was around two weeks ago, when the violent ex-husband of a client walked into my place of work and became physically aggressive. Officers arrived in less than three minutes, restrained the man and took him away.

As for the cameras, they're a joke. No one's manning them.

But the rampaging mobs are still a problem. If the general public had easy access to firearms then I'm sure the situation would clear itself up immediately.
 

Cthy

#43
April 07, 2008, 03:52:58 AM
Quote from: John MorrowYou don't think people can get abducted and murdered while out shopping?  It doesn't even take a mob.  Ask Gail Shollar.  Oh, wait.  You can't.  She was abducted, raped, and murdered from a suburban supermarket parking lot that's within walking distance of my house in 1992.  Or if you want something more recent, how about being attacked by a mob while riding the subway.  Go ahead.  Tell me how the victims were to blame.

No offense dude but you seem to have problems. Who said it was the victims fault? Oh wait, you were just using that as an example to get your point accross in a dramatic yet stupid way.

Well dont you, you are so special. :raise:

On a different note, the police have always arrived within a couple of minutes when I have had need to call them (twice).
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#44
April 07, 2008, 08:12:55 AM
Didn't agree with Heston's politics but respect his movie work. Ben Hur is a classic where he did a load of his own stunts. Fair play.
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