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Mitt Registered: Mar '99	Date Posted: 1/10/05 5:37am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	I have a question, what was "Keep your hand at eye level about"? -----signature----- "Commander, If a blaster bolt taught a person to see their stupidity, you would no longer be standing there. "©2002, Zak Hale "This time apart is just delayed, Tahallamorra" "I like to kiss Mitt" -Zas
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darth_paul Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 1/10/05 5:51am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	It's a way of protecting yourself from the Punjab lasso, which is the Phantom's choice method of killing. The Punjab lasso is thrown about the neck to strangle the victim (although in the play it is magical and can stand in the air on its own). It's the noose thing that is used to hang the stage hand, and almost strangles Raoul at the end of the film. If you keep your hand at the level of your eye, the lasso won't be able to go around your neck but will catch on your arm instead, and so you won't be strangled. -Paul -----signature----- So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause.
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emilsson Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 1/10/05 5:51am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	It's about avoiding the Phantom's lasso from getting around your neck and thus avoiding getting strangled. -----signature----- When in doubt, go to the library. "Take no heroes, only inspiration" - C. Dean
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starwarsagent Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 1/10/05 5:55am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	i SAW THIS FILM WEEK AGO. its the best film of 2004. screw the passion! this film rocks! -----signature----- "Resident Evil 3 is a sure thing for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director at the Oscars in 08"Andalite-Bandit
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Valyn Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 1/10/05 6:33am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	yet it's no Spider-Man 2... -----signature----- "You call those fake implants you got boobs? They're not boobs! They're LIES!" -Stewie "It was mostly sweet, and you were the sweetest of all." -Muad'Dib
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DeJade_Vu Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 1/12/05 11:00am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	I'm hoping to see it this weekend with my friends, if the weather here in MN isn't too cold. It may get to 20 below zero on Friday! I want to see it sooooo bad too...I hope the weather will turn out alright. I hope I hope I hope I hope... -----signature----- I'm a PBS mind in an MTV world. ~Eschew Obfuscation~ Pope Benedict XVI Owns You I want it--I want my phonecall. --the Joker Mara Jade Forever
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Ostrich_Stapler Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 1/12/05 11:22am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	I've already seen it twice and I'm going to see it again next weekend. I LOVED IT!!! What is with you non-believers who think the Phantom can't sing? I thought he was great. Plus, he was hot. With his mask on, anyway... I got the score for it as a b-day present. I love that movie so much Does anyone else here play an instrument and is planning to get the score? -----signature----- Quadruple-poster Supreme Skilled Sleeper and Far-Spitting Person Hello, you've reached the end of my sig. And remember... If you've enjoyed reading my post just half as much as I have typing it, then I've enjoyed it twice as much as you have.
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Miana Kenobi Title: Pacific Region RSA NSWFF Manager Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 1/12/05 12:50pm Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	Butler was on Leno last night. DUDE, he's hot IRL. I thought the film was brilliant. However, I have never seen it on the stage, so I cannot make a true comparisson. I thought the Phantom was good, Carlotta was AWESOME. As for Christine, good voice, but she needs to learn how to make a new facial expression. -----signature----- President of San Diego FanForce He tini nga whetu e ngaro I te kapua iti. Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!
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Green_Jedi33 Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 1/15/05 10:57am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	I went with my wife to see this and I really enjoyed it. I have always since child liked the Phantom music. -----signature----- "I am the senate!"
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Darth_Deception Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 1/15/05 11:13am Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	Isn't that movie suckin wind in the box office? -----signature----- Justice, Like Lightning...
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Otto_den_Ktulu Registered: Jan '02	Date Posted: 1/15/05 12:34pm Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	Yes, and deservingly so. I hated it. There is so much productionly wrong with this movie. The lipsyncing was never on, the voice for Phantom was horrible, the actor needed to be older, and Christine never had stage makeup on. I know it's a movie, but to be accurate as to the fact that she's supposed to be on an opera stage, she needs stage makeup - everyone else on stage had some. The fight scene in the oversized graveyard was choreographed horribly. The things they added were completely unneeded - flashbacks, fastforwards? Why?! I knew from the instant the first scene ended that the movie was going to be completely cheesy and a waste of money and time, and if it wasn't for the fact that I went with friends, and we spent the entire movie making snide comments about it to each other, I probably would've walked out. -----signature----- Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind The rising sun will always speak your name Dark Lord of the JCC - Retired Yuuzhan'tar: Yuuzhan Vong Homeworld - Creator
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NaboosPrincess Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: May '01	Date Posted: 1/15/05 12:56pm Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	Sorry you thought it was a waste. I thought it was an awesome film, but even if I had disliked it, I wouldn't think I wasted my money. The lovely music itself was well-worth the admission price. All I can say is, it's not your typical movie, and with good reason. I think with this film, they tried to make it an opera first and foremost, and probably threw the framing story in as an afterthought to lend a more cinematic structure. The vision was realized so beautifully that I can't complain. The sets and costumes still have me in awe. I wish they'd make more films like this one. -----signature----- Shark movies bring out a rough crowd.
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Mace Windy Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '99	Date Posted: 1/15/05 12:59pm Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	"Isn't that movie suckin wind in the box office?" It hasn't been released widely yet. Thus far, it has only been shown in select cities and large Cineplex's. I am sure that it will start to make a LOT more money once it is released widely. Personally, I loved it! Mace Windy, windy, windier, windiest!
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Otto_den_Ktulu Registered: Jan '02	Date Posted: 1/15/05 1:30pm Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	I didn't dislike the music, I myself am a theatre major, and have been so in high school and college for the past 5 years. I loved the play, because it's a spectical that has that live effect. It just didn't work on film. Sadly however, there is also the fact that Andrew Loyd Webber only really uses two melodies in all of his works. So through out the entirety of the performance, you hear the same thing over and over again, just with different lyrics. And it gets mildly to very annoying. -----signature----- Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind The rising sun will always speak your name Dark Lord of the JCC - Retired Yuuzhan'tar: Yuuzhan Vong Homeworld - Creator
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GrandAdmiralJello Title: Emperor • EUC • JCC Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 1/15/05 3:25pm Subject: RE: ~"Masqueraaaade!" The Phantom of the Opera movie discussion thread~
	Well, Otto, the movie is the final evolution of the stage show. Webber decided that he wanted to change things up, and it was all done at his direction... And yeah, as Windy said, the movie hasn't gotten to general distribution yet. I'll release on Jan. 22nd. -----signature----- SPQR \| Iuliados auctor Dulcius urbe quid est? - Sulpicia Moribus antiquis res stat Romana virisque - Ennius Tu regere imperio populos, Romanæ, memento; hæ tibi erunt artes; pascisque imponere morem, parcere subjectis et debellare superbos - Virgil
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