gregor posted a "true grit" thread a few days ago but i didn't want to read it for fear of "spoilers".
as a jw youth, i was not allowed to watch the original "true grit" because it was too violent.
anyway, on to the opinion poll: for those who have seen both the original and the coen brother's remake, would you recommend seeing the john wayne version first?.
Thanks Gregor.
By the time the movie "Rooster Cogburn" (also starring John Wayne) came out, we were old enough and my parents had mellowed enough, to let us go see it.
If I remember correctly though, there were at least one or two scenes where my Mom was pounding on my Dad's arm that we should all walk out and make a self-righteous JW scene.
We learned pretty early on to NOT go to a movie with our parents.
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gregor posted a "true grit" thread a few days ago but i didn't want to read it for fear of "spoilers".
as a jw youth, i was not allowed to watch the original "true grit" because it was too violent.
anyway, on to the opinion poll: for those who have seen both the original and the coen brother's remake, would you recommend seeing the john wayne version first?.
miseryloveselders: "Then I found out it was a Coen Brothers film, and in my opinion, they can do no wrong."
Yeah, that's the main reason I'm interested in seeing this film. Since I like the Coen bros so much, I'm tempted to see the remake first for maximum impact.
But, villabolo makes a good point as well. By seeing the original first, I'll get a good baseline. Then whatever quirkiness the Coen brothers are sure to throw in will be more apparent.
Anyone else?
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Happy Birthday Terry!
Ur still smarter than me.
Probably not a whole lot of comfort there.
As for your looks, well, at least in our screwed up American culture, guys are still allowed quite a few more whacks with the "ugly stick" than women are. Unfair, but seems to be true.
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gregor posted a "true grit" thread a few days ago but i didn't want to read it for fear of "spoilers".
as a jw youth, i was not allowed to watch the original "true grit" because it was too violent.
anyway, on to the opinion poll: for those who have seen both the original and the coen brother's remake, would you recommend seeing the john wayne version first?.
Gregor posted a "True Grit" thread a few days ago but I didn't want to read it for fear of "spoilers".
As a JW youth, I was not allowed to watch the original "True Grit" because it was too violent. I always assumed it was rated "R". Now I find out you can get it on Amazon and it's rated "G".
Anyway, on to the Opinion Poll: For those who have seen both the original and the Coen brother's remake, would you recommend seeing the John Wayne version first?
Why or why not?
And, I know this might be tricky, but try not to include any major plot "spoilers" in your reply.
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(Of the, catching up on tons of "R" rated movies, class.)
i always thought they were the most boring things i'd ever seen.
a picture of someone preaching in a different land every month.. i always ended up hanging something far more entertaining, like an nfl calendar..
My favorite feature is the reminder for "Magazine Day".
It's EVERY, FRIKKIN' SATURDAY!!!
But, in case you happen to forget, it's right there for you.
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recently there has been mention of assemblies with credit card machines for contributions.
it was also mentioned on the last six screens call i think at the stanley theatre.
has any one seen this taking place?
We've been attending DCs at the Cow Palace in San Francisco for many years. ATMs have always been there.
However, it was either 2009 or 2010 that a new "loving provision from the Slave Class" made its appearance: Donation by Credit Card or Debit Card!
Give til it hurts!
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part 1 - my parents.
it's a funny thing, time.
notwithstanding einstein's relativity, time means vastly different things throughout life.
Dear Farkel,
Thanks for sharing this bit of your early life and your unique world view with us.
I truly hope you decide to continue. Open forums are messy and it hurts when you open up only to get ridicule from some.
But on the whole, your work here is VERY much appreciated.
My $.02.
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i am curious as to what the members here look like.
be totally honest now.
not everyone looks like a knockout or mr. buff.... .
My vote for Void Eater's doppelganger is Bob Saget.
vs.
What do you think?
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for reasons i've stated in the window washers thread, i will not write and post any more about my life as a jw.. thank you, "yesidid.
" you're a real gem.. farkel.
Farkel,
You're a gem. You are respected.
OUTLAW and others have said it better than I can.
Your no-holds-barred, witty, satirical posts were just the 2 x 4 my thick JW skull needed to help wake me up.
I'd love to read your memoirs either here or in private.
All the best,
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p.s. I'll be in your neck of the woods in about a month and would love to do lunch/dinner if you're up for it. Hang in there.
claustrophobic.
that's the simplest way for me to express how i feel in the wt org.
like many here, my eyes were slowly opened over the years as i did more earnest research, trying to reconcile some long standing spiritual quandaries.
Franklin: "I'm just a human in search of truth. I'll go where real truth leads me."
What a refreshing first post.
Welcome to the rest of humanity.
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