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Rogue1-and-a-half Title: Manager: Amphitheatre Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 5/5 2:22pm Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984)
	BHC is sporadically funny. Reinhold steals the show from Murphy and then Bronson Pinchot steals the show from him in essentially a one scene cameo. I think it's kind of overrated though. -----signature----- Don't be a fool, don't be blind Heart of mine If you can't do the time, don't do the crime Heart of mine
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 5/5 9:33pm Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984) - Date Edited: 5/5 9:38pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Zaz
	Next: "Ghost Busters" (1984) USA, 107 m. Colour Director: Ivan Reitman Producer: Ivan Reitman Screenplay: Dan Ackroyd, Harold Ramis Photography: Laszlo Kovacs Music: Tom Bailey, Elmer Bernstein, Alannah Currie, Joe Leeway, Brian O'Neal, Ray Parker, jr., Diane Warren Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson Lots of fun, and Murray shows why he was a comedy star. Rumoured: "Ghostbusters III" in 2012.
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Jedi_Keiran_Halcyon Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 5/5 9:42pm Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	I have seen this movie more than any other. It simply never gets old. -----signature----- Personally if treating homosexuals with respect and dignity is the definition of 'anti-Christian' then I hope that Obama is the friggin' anti-Christ. - FIDo
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JohnWesleyDowney Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 5/5 10:55pm Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	One of the funniest movies of the 80s. I love the opening scene with Murray. -----signature----- Namaste.
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The2ndQuest Title: Manager: -Literature -LACWAC -Games Registered: Jan '00	Date Posted: 5/5 11:01pm Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984) - Date Edited: 5/5 11:03pm (1 edits total) Edited By: The2ndQuest
	Fantastic- I almost always find something new to laugh at in this movie. The really funny thing is just how radical one's perspective on the film can change depending on the age you first see it. When I was a kid, while I found parts funny and knew it was a comedy, my friends and I perceived it more seriously and almost like a horror-film to a degree (things like the library ghost & devil dogs were very scary!). We had the stickerbook/ghostbusting guide books you could get from the school bookclub orders, and you'd read about the different classes of ghosts, equipment, etc, and combined with playing with the toys and stuff (particularly the roleplaying stuff like the blasters, proton packs and traps), it came across as much more straight-forward. And while that perception slowly changed over time as I get more of the adult-oriented jokes, this whole observation didn't fully strike me until I saw Ghostbusters on the big screen 4 years ago during a special screening in NYC. And, seeing it there with an audience, suddenly a lot of those more serious or straight forward aspects became comedic and amusing. Quite interesting really. Plus, I soon realized my school was quite literally about 2 blocks away from the actual GB firehouse. (not my own pic) -----signature----- "When your future self tells you to do something, YOU DO IT." K'Kruhk, 140 ABY:"Why haven't I come forth earlier to share my Jedi knowledge with Skywalker? Well, it's kinda a long story, see, I had this freaking sweet hat..."
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Spiderfan Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 5/6 6:19am Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	I adore this movie and this franchise. Like JKH its the movie I have watched the most in my life, having worn out about five different copies of the film from repeat viewings. Of course only now as an adult do I fully appreciate all of the movie, but as a kid there was nothing more interesting than watching the boys in tan throw on a pack and bust some ethereal butt. And with this year being the 25th Anniversary they seem to be pulling out all the stops: a Video Game, Blu Ray release, comic books, action figures and new merchandise and talk of a third film on the way. For the first time in years its great to be a Ghosthead. -----signature----- Brain and Brain! What is Brain?!
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Jabbadabbado Title: Senate Floor Manager Registered: Mar '99	Date Posted: 5/6 7:03am Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984) - Date Edited: 5/6 11:20am (1 edits total) Edited By: Jabbadabbado
	I'm addicted to DVD commentaries, and the Ghostbusters commentary is not bad, although the ones I really like really give insight into how the director thinks about the film. I recommend the director's commentary to Keira Knightley's "Pride and Prejudice" as an example of how good the commentary can be. One of the striking things that comes out of Harold Ramis's Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day commentary is just how hard Bill Murray is to work with. Ramis openly admits he rode Murray's coattails to fame and fortune (although of course it was something of a two way street), and they all speak highly of his amazing comic intuition and ability to milk a scene for maximum comedic timing, but you get the sense that no one likes him. -----signature----- "As a Chicago sports fan you get used to disappointment."
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Jedi_Keiran_Halcyon Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 5/6 10:22am Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	The2ndQuest posted: The really funny thing is just how radical one's perspective on the film can change depending on the age you first see it. One of the things that makes this movie so amazing is how well it explores so many genres at once. The ghost and horror effects are easily the equal of 'legit' horror films like Poltergeist, Freddy, or Jason (though without the gratuitous gore), and the sci-fi/fantasy effects (proton beams, Gozer's temple) still look pretty great. The world and story is played straight; it's how the characters react that makes it funny. But my favorite part is that, as much as it's this goofy comedy from some SNL alums, at the end of the day it plays EXACTLY like a superhero origin story. And that's what these guys became, just as much as the Ninja Turtles or Batman. Intentional or not, turning Murray and co. into superheroes is quite an achievement. I can't help but wonder how much if at all GB might have laid the groundwork for the inspired casting of Michael Keaton as Batman (yes, folks, he's still my favorite). -----signature----- Personally if treating homosexuals with respect and dignity is the definition of 'anti-Christian' then I hope that Obama is the friggin' anti-Christ. - FIDo
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Miana Kenobi Title: Pacific RSA & NSWFF Mod On Limited Time Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 5/6 10:26am Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	Ghostbusters is a classic. It's one of those films that's still funny every time you see it. -----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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Jag4Me Title: C&G and FCC Game Hostess Registered: Jan '08	Date Posted: 5/6 10:58am Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	Jedi_Keiran_Halcyon posted: I have seen this movie more than any other. It simply never gets old. I have too, and it never gets old. My favorite scene is where they've blasted the maid's cart in the hotel hallway. She had hid behind it and says "What the hell are you doin?" then sprays the burning toilet paper. -----signature----- The Other Innocent Diva Twin Master to EnviousSerious-Rue "I only have moral and ethical objections to something if I'm not being included." - Darth_wanderguard Darth_wanderguard is mine
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Spiderfan Registered: Mar '04	Date Posted: 5/6 11:09am Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	Jag4Me posted: Jedi_Keiran_Halcyon posted: I have seen this movie more than any other. It simply never gets old. I have too, and it never gets old. My favorite scene is where they've blasted the maid's cart in the hotel hallway. She had hid behind it and says "What the hell are you doin?" then sprays the burning toilet paper. A question she asked the pyrotechnician in complete sincerity (no acting) when her cart had a bigger explosion than she was expecting. -----signature----- Brain and Brain! What is Brain?!
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Django211 Registered: Mar '99	Date Posted: 5/6 11:23am Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	I don't know how often I've seen this film. I used this movie dubbed in Chinese to help me learn the language. Much to my dismay the dubbers ruined a lot of it because they didn't get a lot of the humor. Such as in the very first scene, according to the dubbed version, the girl gets every card correct
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Chancellor_Ewok Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 5/6 2:27pm Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	I'm just going to say it: If you haven't seen Ghostbusters at least once in your life, you just suck. Bill Murray was pitch perfect, not to mention hilarious, as Venkman -----signature----- http://tlongpublications.wordpress.com/ http://tlongportfolio.wordpress.com/ http://thestarsailors.wordpress.com/
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Rogue1-and-a-half Title: Manager: Amphitheatre Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 5/7 2:28pm Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984)
	It's a funny movie. -----signature----- Don't be a fool, don't be blind Heart of mine If you can't do the time, don't do the crime Heart of mine
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JohnWesleyDowney Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 5/7 7:38pm Subject: 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Now Disc. "Ghostbusters" (1984) - Date Edited: 5/7 7:43pm (3 edits total) Edited By: JohnWesleyDowney
	Jabbadabbado posted: I'm addicted to DVD commentaries, and the Ghostbusters commentary is not bad, although the ones I really like really give insight into how the director thinks about the film. I recommend the director's commentary to Keira Knightley's "Pride and Prejudice" as an example of how good the commentary can be. One of the striking things that comes out of Harold Ramis's Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day commentary is just how hard Bill Murray is to work with. Ramis openly admits he rode Murray's coattails to fame and fortune (although of course it was something of a two way street), and they all speak highly of his amazing comic intuition and ability to milk a scene for maximum comedic timing, but you get the sense that no one likes him. Jabba, what you're saying confirms what I heard about Murray on the set of a film called RUSHMORE filmed here in Houston about 10 years ago. I never went to the set but I know numerous actors and crew members that spent a lot of work time with Murray. They said he was very mercurial. One day he'd come in and be very down to Earth, friendly, and accessible, joking with everyone and making everyone very comfortable around him. Other days he would come in and be cranky, sullen, and very unpleasant to everyone in sight. The director had his hands full dealing with Murray. I've also read after his attitude on the Charlie's Angels set, no one wanted him on board for the sequel. Not that temperamental stars are anything new in Hollywood, they've always been around. But it does seem that Murray has acquired an extensive reputation as a troublemaker that's not only well known inside the film industry but the general public knows about it too. And thanks for the tip on that Pride and Prejudice commentary. I'll definitely check that out sir! -----signature----- Namaste.
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