so much for that
OT: Go See Les Miserables
December 26th, 2012 at 8:23 PM
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OT: Go See Les Miserables
This is beyond off topic but last night I went to see Les Miserables in theaters with my father and his female friend. I was honestly a little intrigued because I saw this broadway show a while back when I was little and to be honest it didn't thrill me much because I was too little to appreciate it. After seeing it last night in its new version my mind after it was over was blown wide open. This is probably one of the greatest movies ever made and might even win best picture. Hugh Jackman not only is bad ass as Wolverine but MY GOD this man can sing beautifully. I was stunned how well he played Jean Valjean. Russel Crowe also sings as he plays Javert the French police captain. He sings too. Good not great though. Anne Hathaway continues to amaze me every time I hear her voice in a song. She's probably the most talented actress in Hollywood right now. She plays Fatine the mother of the little girl Cosette. The girl who plays the other main female character Eponine are actual singers in the real broadway play. Anyway its a very beautiful and an amazing movie and if you are not into musicals or broadway I understand but this movie really has it all and the stage show is even better. I highly recommend this to anyone. I won't lie guys I had tears at the end. This movie will tug at your heart strings. Not many movies have made me cry. This did. 5/5 stars.
December 26th, 2012 at 8:28 PM | 
Not all
Not all
December 26th, 2012 at 8:33 PM |
Is This Really Happening?
Is This Really Happening?
Please, please tell me that this isn't happening.
I'm a fan of musicals and Broadway (although I think Les Mis is incredibly overrated), but:
ONTOPIC
- Anything Michigan sports related
- Anything related to other Big Ten teams or upcoming opponents
- Stuff about the blog itself
- University of Michigan topics that don't relate to sports
GRAY AREA
- College sports in general
- Ann Arbor
UNWELCOME, KTHX
- Politics
- Drew Sharp, Ace Williams, Mike Valenti. Saying stupid and/or false things about Michigan in order to get Michigan fans upset is a tried and true way to phish for clicks. Let's not feed the trolls.
OFFTOPIC
- Pro sports of any variety
- Everything else
December 26th, 2012 at 8:34 PM |
Well
Well
It was labeled OT.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
December 26th, 2012 at 8:37 PM |
And it falls under
And it falls under
And it falls under "everything else"
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
December 26th, 2012 at 8:36 PM |
Right...and it's marked OT as
Right...and it's marked OT as
Right...and it's marked OT as a part of "Everything else"...what am I missing?
Twenty-two Michigan Wolverines
put on the gloves of gray.
And as Revelli played The Victors,
they laid Woody Hayes away.
December 26th, 2012 at 8:44 PM |
What's the offtopic policy?
What's the offtopic policy?
What's the offtopic policy?
In the offseason, offtopic posts are tolerated. During football season they are discouraged and may be subject to removal depending on how alert the moderators are. What counts as on- and off- topic?
December 26th, 2012 at 8:47 PM |
We have a game next week, and
We have a game next week, and
We have a game next week, and as much as I enjoy the topics about what the team is eating for lunch, I do enjoy these topics too.
He marked it as off topic, so I am cool with it.
Wings, I am really excited to see this movie, thanks for further cementing the fact that I must see it.
I don't know who's hair is better, John Stamos circa Full House or Denard
GO BLUE
December 26th, 2012 at 8:55 PM |
If you like the play you'll like the movie.
If you like the play you'll like the movie.
If you don't like the musical you probably won't like the movie. Seems simple but I think it fits this time.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
December 26th, 2012 at 8:49 PM |
Right now, we have 6 OTs on
Right now, we have 6 OTs on
Right now, we have 6 OTs on the "New" board: They are about a musical, the MLB, gamers, Beanie Wells, someone needing prayers, and the NBA. I'm not sure how "gamers" are any more on-topic than "musicals." Are you and others also on those threads, berating the OP?
Twenty-two Michigan Wolverines
put on the gloves of gray.
And as Revelli played The Victors,
they laid Woody Hayes away.
December 26th, 2012 at 8:50 PM |
So what's your point? It's off-topic.
So what's your point? It's off-topic.
It was labeled as off-topic. Brian, Seth, and all declared it offseason after Ohio State game. It may be of questionable interest, but it's not breaking any rules.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
December 26th, 2012 at 9:50 PM |
This ^^^
This ^^^
Also, from a practical matter, these last two days are probably the most forgiving window for these posts until at least April. With hardly anything of major interest* for the community going on in sports at the moment, the movie posts and PS3 posts and whatnot are a lot less likely to get taken off the board.
*Seriously, think about it. There has been one ranked college basketball game the past two days, one bowl game tonight, the Lions have one game left, no Red Wings and the Pistons don't seem to get a lot of coverage from the board. High school sports are on break and every M team that gets any threads is either out of season or on a break from games.
Go Blue!
December 26th, 2012 at 9:57 PM |
There's not even any new tv.
There's not even any new tv.
At. This moment we have 45 comments on W. Kentucky - CMU, because it's that bad out there.
We can blog. On making snow men if anyone wants to get out to the iagand make them.
(Speaking of snowmen, if I hadn't been watching it dvr'd the Dr. Who Christmas Special almost seemed topic worthy to me. That Jenna Louise-Coleman is a peach.)
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
December 26th, 2012 at 8:30 PM |
Sorry, but Timecop is the
Sorry, but Timecop is the
Sorry, but Timecop is the greatest movie ever made
"All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch"
December 26th, 2012 at 10:14 PM |
Ricky Bobby would beg to
Ricky Bobby would beg to
Ricky Bobby would beg to differ.
December 26th, 2012 at 8:31 PM |
Seriously? Did you listen to
Seriously? Did you listen to
Seriously? Did you listen to cold play on the way?
GO BLUE!
December 26th, 2012 at 8:42 PM |
"cold play"
"cold play"
"cold play"
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“ The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” — Alan Kay
December 26th, 2012 at 8:31 PM |
If it makes it feel anymore on-topic
If it makes it feel anymore on-topic
It stars Wolverine going against the guy who has come to Michigan Stadium and hangs out with Wolverines.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
December 26th, 2012 at 8:31 PM |
Get Out.
Get Out.
I mean that in the nicest possible way, but I mean it.
Tremendous!
December 26th, 2012 at 8:37 PM |
What's wrong?
What's wrong?
What's wrong?
Twenty-two Michigan Wolverines
put on the gloves of gray.
And as Revelli played The Victors,
they laid Woody Hayes away.
December 26th, 2012 at 11:30 PM |
it's not that he lacks manhood
it's not that he lacks manhood
it's that he lacks taste
Tremendous!
December 26th, 2012 at 8:32 PM |
Nope
Nope
Go see Django instead.
Those who stay will be champions. Beat Ohio.
December 26th, 2012 at 8:34 PM |
My new hatred for jamie foxx
My new hatred for jamie foxx
is preventing me from seeing it. I'm pissed as fuck at his comment about the Connecticut shooting and never mind I see where this can be headed.
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
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December 26th, 2012 at 8:43 PM |
Didn't he say that he thinks
Didn't he say that he thinks
Didn't he say that he thinks violence in films and media has an influence?
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
December 26th, 2012 at 8:46 PM |
No that wasn't the comment he said something else
No that wasn't the comment he said something else
And I'm guessing a majority of you on here aren't affiliated with the political party that I am so I'm going to end this argument before things get out of hand. I will not discuss politics on here.
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
Michigan Blue 2008 block M hockey jersey still for sale for 50.00. FREE S/H
December 26th, 2012 at 8:51 PM |
I guess the article I saw on
I guess the article I saw on
I guess the article I saw on the Huff Post never mentioned whatever you are talking about.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
December 26th, 2012 at 10:23 PM |
Are you a Log Cabin
Are you a Log Cabin
Are you a Log Cabin Republican?
December 26th, 2012 at 11:11 PM |
Whig Party...
Whig Party...
Whig Party...
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
December 27th, 2012 at 3:10 AM |
I'm not going to mention the
I'm not going to mention the
I'm not going to mention the word politics either.
December 26th, 2012 at 8:50 PM |
Yep.
Yep.
"We cannot turn our back and say that violence in films or anything that we do doesn't have a sort of influence," Foxx said in an interview on Saturday. "It does."
But I digress.
Sent From My Commodore 64
December 26th, 2012 at 9:11 PM |
Nothing to do with politics; just hypocrisy-
Nothing to do with politics; just hypocrisy-
Is he donating his paycheck for Django to the families of the victims? Was told by someone who saw it that this was QT's most violent film (in a good way). Hard to say violence in movies is bad, go see my movie so I get paid more for the next one. Nothing wrong with the view either way; just the consistency.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
December 26th, 2012 at 9:32 PM |
You can make an argument the
You can make an argument the
You can make an argument the other way. You're correct, but he may in fact be recognizing the fact of what he's saying only now. His movie was made months (or years) ago. If he comes out later and says he's not making movies like this anymore, it's really just a change of opinion on his part (but yes hypocritical in the moment if he's still promoting Django)
When I say argue the other way, most of Hollywood is anti-gun, while at the same time producing, directing, and starring in movies in which they do little besides wield many, many guns. Shooting and killing people, often to glamourized effect. Taking no side on either issue, this is blatant hypocrisy. If Foxx is recognizing this fact, he's only seeing what is increasingly obvious to others.
December 26th, 2012 at 9:48 PM |
Well, one could be anti-gun
Well, one could be anti-gun
And not feel watching it in movies or video games or whatever contributes to it. One could stand behind their views and not be hypocritical about it. Likewise someone could be pro right to arm and feel violence is movies is bad for people. It's not your politics...just backing how you feel. He may have come to this realization. He can't unmake the movie. But he got a really big check for it. If he feels it's blood money now there are all sorts of charities or advocacy groups that could use the money.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
December 26th, 2012 at 10:04 PM |
It seems inherently
It seems inherently
It seems inherently hypocritcal to me. If one believes art has the power to inspire, doesn't it also have the power to corrupt? If the finale to Beethoven's 9th is an anthem of Universal Brotherhood, isn't the compelling evil of Hannibal Lecter or Dexter and invitation to examine one's darker side?
It doesn't seem logical to assume only the good things affect behavior. If a movie, song, or painting has ever pumped someone up, or inspired one to do wonderful or charitable things, it follows that those same things can depress or lead to harmful/hurtful behaviors.
December 26th, 2012 at 10:11 PM |
If one really believes art inspires behavior positively
If one really believes art inspires behavior positively
Then I can see the hypocrisy in it. One can also believe a movie doesn't really make people better or worse people; or distinguish popcorn entertainment from art. I don't see that as hypocritical. Then it's simply a matter of whether one agrees if they are right or wrong; they can have consistent if erroneous beliefs.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
December 26th, 2012 at 10:38 PM |
Knowing how much of a dick
Knowing how much of a dick
Knowing how much of a dick bag Foxx normally is, I doubt a cent will go to anywhere but Jamie Foxx.
If you need drugs to be a good writer, you're not a good writer.
-Rod Serling
December 26th, 2012 at 9:04 PM |
Agreed.
Agreed.
Sort of funny story. Last night I bought a ticket for Django, and mistakenly stood in the line for Les Mis for about 10 minutes before I realized it was the wrong line. Thank Jesus I asked somebody if I was in the correct line, because that would have been an unwelcome surprise once I walked in the theater.
December 26th, 2012 at 8:35 PM |
My wife and kids saw it last
My wife and kids saw it last
My wife and kids saw it last night, but I opted out and stuck with Netflix at home. The chick flick potential for Les Miserables kept me away and my wife came away unimpressed with the movie anyway.
December 26th, 2012 at 8:41 PM |
I sat next to a DAMN attractive hot blonde
I sat next to a DAMN attractive hot blonde
and her friend, got her number after and I'm going out for drinks with her on Friday. This was in my opinion a good move to go see this. To get ass you got to show class lol jk but seriously I don't regret it at all. Her name is Nicole btw and goes to Ohio U. So yeah. Neg me all you want in the end I won :p
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
Michigan Blue 2008 block M hockey jersey still for sale for 50.00. FREE S/H
December 26th, 2012 at 8:44 PM |
pics or gtfo
pics or gtfo
pics or gtfo
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
December 26th, 2012 at 8:50 PM |
les miz is in no way a chick
les miz is in no way a chick
les miz is in no way a chick flick. Yeah sure its a musical so there is singing but the in the play version at least has some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. Also if you ever read the novel by victor hugo you would understand this is nowhere near a chick flick, it touches on the struggle of poverty, what people will sacrifice for their children, the struggle to reform after committing a crime and the obstacles faced by ex-felons, the desire to overthrow oppression and more. Seriously you may not want to see the movie but don't not see it because it is a chick flick. Also read the novel by victor hugo, he is a hell of writer and a lot of the things discussed in the novel closely mirror many problems still in society today.
December 26th, 2012 at 9:05 PM |
I'm a history buff and a huge fan of the revolutions
I'm a history buff and a huge fan of the revolutions
From French to Russian. I loved the storyline and it my opinion its a story for everyone about rising above oppression and tyranny to be free and to not work as slaves or be slaves. This is about a crucial time period in world history. Forgive me for trying to be knowledgeable in things that are important besides hockey and football. I'm not single minded to one interest. I won't post anything OT again of this nautre if that's what you want. Jeez. I'm being stoned here for nothing.
Ak47's paragraph is proof that a college education includes more than just sports. This guy has actually healed my faith somewhat in humanity. Some of you people might want to broaden your horizons. Might help just saying. I agree about Lincoln being best picture too. Daniel Day Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones were amazing.
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
Michigan Blue 2008 block M hockey jersey still for sale for 50.00. FREE S/H
December 26th, 2012 at 11:38 PM |
the fact that you like les mis
the fact that you like les mis
and think it has anything to do with history suggests that you will never know anything about anything, ever.
Tremendous!
December 27th, 2012 at 12:35 AM |
The teacher in me is weeping
The teacher in me is weeping
The teacher in me is weeping after reading your post.
December 27th, 2012 at 2:11 AM |
Are you a student or a
Are you a student or a
Are you a student or a teacher, just curious? Based on your "students don't attend games in time" rant, I thought you were a student.
December 27th, 2012 at 8:55 AM |
Recent grad. I teach
Recent grad. I teach
Recent grad. I teach secondary physics, biology, and math at a district in Wayne county.
December 27th, 2012 at 10:35 AM |
Have you even read the book?
Have you even read the book?
i.e. the Victor Hugo novel, not the idiotic musical? Do you have any idea what you're talking about?
Tremendous!
December 27th, 2012 at 11:29 AM |
Yep. If you want to be taken
Yep. If you want to be taken
Yep. If you want to be taken seriously, I suggest you don't preface your argument with idiotic. Nobody is claiming Hugo's novelization is complely factual.
December 27th, 2012 at 8:59 AM |
It's the Internet. He is
It's the Internet. He is
It's the Internet. He is whatever suits him best at any given time.
The swag is back.
December 27th, 2012 at 10:21 AM |
The non-teacher in me
The non-teacher in me
is much more educated than you and is weeping after reading your post and thinking that you might expose your innocent students to the concept that les miserables is a good representation of culture or history.
Tremendous!
December 27th, 2012 at 2:03 PM |
I think it does a good job of
I think it does a good job of
I think it does a good job of illustrating the lack of hope and oppurtunity faced by those in poverty and who are oppressed which is accurate of the time and could be useful to articulate that but obviously it is not a factual account of history.
5*s pan out, look at Mike Hart, Dumb and Dumber. 3* but number 1 in our hearts.