have just watched Maximum Overdrive... sooooooooooo mediocre I don't think I am going to support it in either nomination...
have just watched Maximum Overdrive... sooooooooooo mediocre I don't think I am going to support it in either nomination...
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When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but not that bad its good!!
Yes, that bad...not quite up there with Plan 9 and Death Bed:The Bed That Eats though.
I think I'll nominate The Dead Zone. It's that bad.
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When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
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bears loved the book and intensely hated the movie
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
seconding dead zone
have watched the It miniseries... oh shit... especially the final parts. The very beginning was ok, and the kids were not that bad, but the adults... ::shudders:: ... Not that they were horrid or something, they were just nonexistent, with the single possible exception of Mike, and that only because the others were even worse.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have counted CRinVA's nomination of The Mangler as fourthing, since it had already been nominated and thirded.
Kingdom Hospital 1
Maximum Overdrive 2
The Mangler 4
The Stand 1
The Shining (Kubrick version) 2
the IT miniseries 3
Thinner 1
Children Of The Corn 1
1408 - 1
Dreamcatcher - 3
The Dead Zone 2
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quite right. :puke: And it's a real shame, too.Originally Posted by Jean
What a waste of a great cast.
I'll second CotC and 1408.
ETA:
Great day in the morning! I just realized that Lawnmower Man is not on the list. This must be rectified immediately. To that end, I nominate Lawnmower Man.
It'll take a lot more than words and guns,
A whole lot more than riches and muscle.
The hands of the many must join as one.
And together we'll cross the river.
Puscifer, "The Humbling River"
Neither do I... is there any connection? I don't really know if I should add this nomination.
Qualifies for Worst Movie of All Times, though.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do think you should add it.
But all that makes it a SK movie is the name. King even had his name removed from the film's credits.
Apart from the name there is NOTHING in common with King's short story. NOTHING.
but it was based on his story... I say add it and I would second it
Buddy, you think you look strong? You’re wearing a cape.
ok, if you say it was, it was! I'm thirding it, then
Kingdom Hospital 1
Maximum Overdrive 2
The Mangler 4
The Stand 1
The Shining (Kubrick version) 2
the IT miniseries 3
Thinner 1
Children Of The Corn 2
1408 - 2
Dreamcatcher - 3
The Dead Zone 2
Lawnmower Man 3
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly, O, and that is why, IMO, it is the worst screen adaptation of King hands down. That movie pissed me off. Grrrrrr.
I really like the story.
It'll take a lot more than words and guns,
A whole lot more than riches and muscle.
The hands of the many must join as one.
And together we'll cross the river.
Puscifer, "The Humbling River"
He Who Walks Behind The Rows.... I was going to third Children Of The Corn, but it's soooo bad, it comes back around again to kind of good.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
Nominating
- Tommyknockers miniseries
- Rob Lowe version of Salem's Lot
- The Shawshank Redemption
Ok, I'm kidding on that last one.
Silver Bullet
Most King adaptations are bad but I am surprised people dislike the Kubrick and Cronenberg films, both are masterpieces to me. I suppose I am more of a film buff than a book buff though.
Good insights, but I am surprised you dislike Silver Bullet.
But it was not an adaptation at all... it was outright theft! I cry foul; unfair advantage. This should be for all of the terrible junk which King actually approved.
SECOND!
Kingdom Hospital 1
Maximum Overdrive 2
The Mangler 4
The Stand 1
The Shining (Kubrick version) 2
the IT miniseries 3
Thinner 1
Children Of The Corn 2
1408 - 2
Dreamcatcher - 3
The Dead Zone 2
Lawnmower Man 3
The Tommyknockers miniseries 2
'Salem's Lot (Rob Lowe version) 1
Silver Bullet 1
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll withdraw my nomination if you guys want.
It'll take a lot more than words and guns,
A whole lot more than riches and muscle.
The hands of the many must join as one.
And together we'll cross the river.
Puscifer, "The Humbling River"
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