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[Grant B]

Hi, my name is Grant Bishop
My favorite film is They might be Giants
The film I hate the most is Se7en
The director I think is most over-rated is George Lucas

The director I think is most under-rated is Kevin Smith

I have no idea why Star Wars is considered a "classic" film

I am annoyed by Kevin Costner but generally fall asleep during his movies

I am annoyed by Tom Cruise

I like Julia Roberts' 2 enormous talents

I am ambivalent about Edward Norton

I liked Gladiator

I feel sorry for people who died on the Titanic (or were forced to watch the movie)

I think Russell Crowe can't sing

I worship Stanley Kubrick

I get very depressed at Spike Lee movies

The best thing about Hometheaterforum is the beer

The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is Grant B

I believe that Hometheaterforum is a great place to pick up chicks(or at least old men who claim they are cheerleaders)

 

[Brian W.]

Hi, my name is Brian W.

My favorite film is probably It's a Wonderful Life.

The film I hate the most is Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

The director I think is most over-rated is Robert Altman.

The director I think is most under-rated is Oliver Stone.

I have no idea why Cabaret is considered a "classic" film.

I am ambivilant about Kevin Costner.

I respect Tom Cruise.

I respect Julia Roberts.

I love Edward Norton.

I respect Gladiator.

I respect Titanic.

I love Russell Crowe.

I love Stanley Kubrick.

I respect Spike Lee.

The best thing about Hometheaterforum is availablilty of information I can use.

The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is probably Seth Paxton or David Lambert.

I believe that Hometheaterforum is always offering something.

 

[Dave Barth]

Hi, my name is Dave Barth

My favorite film is The Apartment

The (recent) film I hate the most is Coyote Ugly

The director I think is most over-rated is Kevin Smith; his writing is good, but his directorial style is very uninteresting

The director I think is most under-rated is (this is hard so I'll pick a highly regarded one who I think still don't think gets enough credit) Krzysztof Kieslowski, or maybe Lubitsch (once I see more of his work), or perhaps Buñuel

I have no idea why [no answer] is considered a "classic" film

I am ambivalent about Kevin Costner
I am ambivalent about Tom Cruise
I like Julia Roberts but not many of her films
I respect Edward Norton
I respect Russell Crowe's acting

I like Gladiator
I like Titanic

I appreciate Stanley Kubrick but he is not one of my favorite directors
I have only seen one film by Spike Lee

The best thing about Hometheaterforum is the film knowledge of the more knowlegable members

The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is Dave Barth, myself

I believe that Hometheaterforum is sometimes better, sometimes worse, usually depending on the films and DVDs, and directors being discussed. To give a concrete example, I would be very happy to read less praise of Jackson and less criticism of Lucas. While I would tend to praise Jackson and criticize Lucas myself, at some point it is simply noise filling the forum; everyone's mind is made up, and further discussion just decreases the signal to noise ratio. Ditto the repetitive "Is Criterion overrated?" posts.

 

[Matt Pelham]

Hi, My name is Matthew Pelham
My favorite film is Pulp Fiction
The film I hate most is Salo
Most over-rated director: Kevin Smith or Wes Craven
Most under-rated director: Two years ago I would have answered Sam Raimi or Peter Jackson, but now I don't really have an answer!
I have no idea why The Seventh Seal is considered a classic film.
I usually stay clear of movies starring Kevin Costner.
I respect and admire Tom Cruise.
I enjoy watching but wish I'd see less of Julia Roberts.
I think it's "new agent time" for Edward Norton.
I enjoyed and was satisfied by Gladiator.
I was initially entertained and impressed, but an now slightly annoyed by Titanic.
I like the performances of Russell Crowe.
I enjoy several movies made by Stanley Kubrik.
I like a select few films by Spike Lee.
The best thing about HomeTheaterForum is that's is's the most mature and well-moderated forum out there, with great quantities of info and a generally civil atmostphere.
The poster I agree with most is probably Seth Paxton.
I belive that HomeTheaterForum is getting better all the time.

 

[Vickie_M]

What is this for, anyway?
Hi, my name is Vickie_M.
My favorite film is Brazil.
The film I hate the most is (none, I don't think that way).
The director I think is most over-rated is (none, I don't think that way).
The director I think is most under-rated is Terry Gilliam (and Walter Murch).
I have no idea why (none, I don't think that way) is considered a "classic" film.
I think Kevin Costner has done good work.
I wish Tom Cruise weren't a scientologist.
I like Julia Roberts, but only a few of her movies.
I think Edward Norton is a great actor.
I was entertained by the movie Gladiator and appalled by the true-life situations.
I liked Titanic and think the bashing it gets is juvenile.
I have the utmost respect for Russell Crowe and think he's one of the best actors alive.
I think Stanley Kubrick is one of the greatest directors ever.
I like and respect Spike Lee and have since She's Gotta Have It.
The best thing about Hometheaterforum is the eclectic forums and intelligent posters, and the moderation.
The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is Seth Paxton, especially when it comes to the Academy Awards.
I believe that Hometheaterforum is a good place to be, even though I violently disagree with some of the posters and posting styles.

 

[Jan H]

Hi, my name is look to the left.
My favorite film is Dude, Where's my Car?
The Film I hate the most is 2001: a space odyssey (crappy special effects and almost no chicks)
The director I think is the most overrated is Stanley Kubrick
The director I think is the most underrated is Brent Ratner.
I have no idea why Citizen Kane is considered a classic film.
I feel that the only film actor that rivals Marlon Brando is Kevin Costner.
I think Nicole Kidman lost a good man in Tom Cruise.
I am appalled at the pitiful acting range of Edward Norton.
I'm utterly blown away by the impressive and coherent editing in Gladiator.
I think the blueprint for screenwriting and acting was born with Titanic
I think that the mold for a responsible, mature human being was broken when they made Russell Crowe.
I repeat that Brent Ratner is a genius compared to the overrated, simple-minded hack that is Stanley Kubrick.

I believe that nobody is as open-minded and racially sensitive as Spike Lee.
The best thing about HTF is that sarcasm is only lost on a few of us.
The poster I agree with most often is Rain - because he's seen every movie ever made.
I believe that HTF is getting better all the time because it allows everyday shmoes like me a place to pontificate about movies!

 

[Rain]

Rain - because he's seen every movie ever made.

Well, that's very nice of you, but far from the truth.

 

[Brook K]

Hi, my name is Brook K.
My favorite film is Taxi Driver.
The film I hate the most is Malena.
The director I think is most over-rated is David Fincher.
The director I think is most under-rated is Preston Sturges
I have no idea why Breakfast At Tiffany's.
I think Kevin Costner is sometimes good as long as he isn't directing.
I like Tom Cruise.
Julia's ok.
I loved Norton in The People Vs. Larry Flynt but he hasn't impressed me that much in anything else.
Gladiator had a couple of "cool" scenes, the story was flat and pathetically conceived.
I liked Titanic.
Crowe is ok.
I love every Stanley Kubrick film I've seen and he's my 2nd favorite director.
I think Spike is highly talented and underrated as a director though he's made several films I don't care for. Do The Right Thing is a masterpiece and it is unfortunate it is rarely if ever mentioned on any "great film" lists.
The best thing about Hometheaterforum is it gives me people to talk movies with.
The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is Rich Malloy, Rain, SteveGon, just to name a few.
I believe that Hometheaterforum is like Cheers, a place where everybody knows your name.

 

[Scott_MacD]

Hi, my name is Scott Macdonald
My favorite film is Vertigo
The film I hate the most is The Waterboy - although this changes from time to time.
The director I think is most over-rated is David Fincher
The director I think is most under-rated is Ang Lee - a long string of fantastic films, and only now hitting the mainstream
I have no idea why Memento is considered a "classic" film
I wish Kevin Costner was worth watching.
I generally like the films and performances of Tom Cruise
I don't care for Julia Roberts
I love the performances of Edward Norton
I enjoy Gladiator
I really, really enjoyed Titanic
I want to see more of Russell Crowe
I adore Stanley Kubrick
I have never seen a film by Spike Lee
The best thing about Hometheaterforum is the lack of bullshit between members
The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is noone in particular
I believe that Hometheaterforum is evolving, always evolving...

 

[Dheiner]

Hi, my name is
John Dhein.
My favorite film is Field of Dreams.(Special meaning, due to my relationship with my father.)
The film I dislike the most is Steel Magnolias.
The director I think is most over-rated is Oliver Stone.
The director I think is most under-rated is Peter Jackson.
I have no idea why The Magnificent Ambersons is considered a "classic" film. (I've never seen it.)
I respect Kevin Costner.
I respect Tom Cruise.
I respect Julia Roberts.
I respect Edward Norton.
I respect Gladiator.
I respect Titanic.
I respect Russell Crowe.
I respect Stanley Kubrick.
I respect Spike Lee.
(I don't know any of these folks well enough to love nor hate them. I respect them all for the hard work they've put into becoming the stars that they are, and respect the films for what they are, also. That is big-budget, lightweight Hollywood entertainment.)
The best thing about Hometheaterforum is the nearly free exchange of ideas and opinions.
The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is Parker.
I believe that Hometheaterforum is changing on a daily basis.

 

[Kristian]

Hi, my name is Kristian Morales
My favorite film is probably The Empire Strikes Back.
The film I hate the most is probably Kandahar (2001)
The director I think is most over-rated is David Fincher
The director I think is most under-rated is (not sure)
I have no idea why (can't think of one) is considered a "classic" film
I liked Kevin Costner before all the bombs
I like Tom Cruise
I am ambivalent towards Julia Roberts
I like Edward Norton
I have not seen Gladiator
I loved Titanic
I like Russell Crowe as an actor, but I think he needs to get his act together as a person
I respect Stanley Kubrick
I respect Spike Lee
The best thing about Hometheaterforum is the people and the great discussions they have with each other
The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is no one in particular.
I believe that Hometheaterforum is getting better all the time

 

[Angelo.M]

I = Angelo.M.
My favorite film = Raise the Red Lantern.
Film I hate, because it could have been great = Eyes Wide Shut.
Director, overrated = George Lucas.
Director, underrated = David Mamet (underrated as a director, not as a writer).
No idea why it's a classic = hmmmmmmmmmmm...
Kevin Costner = seems like a nice guy.
Tom Cruise = is always interesting in his films, even when they're not great.
Julia Roberts = should have been given more to do in Ocean's 11.
Edward Norton = OK, despite Smoochy.
Gladiator = dig it.
Titanic = haven't seen it (really).
Russell Crowe = doesn't seem like a nice guy.
Stanley Kubrick = like him, don't love him.
Spike Lee = has yet to make his best film.
Best thing about HTF = I get the warm fuzzies here.
I agree/sympathize/concur with = KeithH, at least vis-a-vis audio equipment.
HTF = the greatest thing since hot sauce.

 

[John Thomas]

Hi, my name is John Thomas

My favorite film is Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The film I hate the most is hard to say; probably Naked Lunch.

The director I think is most over-rated is Ridley Scott.

The director I think is most under-rated is Neil Jordan

I have no idea why Titanic is considered a "classic" film

I tolerate Kevin Costner (love/hate/am ambivalent about/respect)

I honestly like Tom Cruise

I am indifferent to Julia Roberts

I respect Edward Norton

I thought Gladiator was good enough for what it was supposed to represent

I thought Titanic was vastly overrated

I am on the fence about Russell Crowe

I respect Stanley Kubrick

I tolerate Spike Lee

The best thing about Hometheaterforum is the people

The poster I agree/sympathize/concur with most often is myself (Sorry, I couldn't come up with anyone)
I believe that Hometheaterforum is at times a bit too sensitive

 

[Steve Christou]

I believe that Hometheaterforum is at times a bit too sensitive

Hey! I resent that implication!!

 

[Angelo.M]

I'm bored, so I'm bumping this thread as my Easter gift to everyone.
Back to the Dallas/Edmonton game...

 

[Rob P S]

Hi, my name is Rob P S
My favorite film is The Shawshank Redemption
The film I hate the most is The Blair Witch Project
The director I think is most over-rated is Quentin Tarantino
The director I think is most under-rated is Frank Darabont
I have no idea why Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings is considered a "classic" film
I respect Kevin Costner
I dislike Tom Cruise
I hate Julia Roberts
I admire Edward Norton
I like Gladiator
I admire the second half of Titanic
I appreciate Russell Crowe
I have no opinion of Stanley Kubrick
I don't like Spike Lee
The best thing about Hometheaterforum is the passion people have for TV, music, and the most obscure, forgotten 80's movies.
I believe that Hometheaterforum is getting better all the time.