Another Drive4show 'Anything goes' thread

[McLaren]

First topic message reminder :

Not had that much fun watching football for a while.

Robben taken the p*1ss out the spanish keeper and central defenders was literally hilarious.

[Diggers]

Some great films, but also a lot of sh!te. Dead Poets Society, Good Morning Vietnam and Good Will Hunting his best (from the top of my mind).

Some good stuff but a lot of crap. Could apply that epitaph to most of us I guess Pedro.

[super_realist]

John Travolta. Complete crap.

[Diggers]

No way, Grease is a brilliant film.

[super_realist]

One of the worst films ever. Horrible.

[westisbest]

Travolta plays a decent bad guy.

[Diggers]

I can't se it being your cup of tea that's for sure. But a lot of people love it = valuable contribution.
I'm sure Id hate your goth music but I appreciate the impact it has on your lifestyle and dress sense.

[super_realist]

Ha ha, I can honestly say I've never enjoyed a John Travolta film, whereas there are lots of other actors I dislike, Tom Cruise, for example who I've seen in some decent films.

[Diggers]

I feel that way about Rod Stewarts music...and yes I have heard the Faces stuff. Can't stand his voice.

[super_realist]

Fair enough, so you can say that all Rod Stewart stuff is crap then, no different from me saying the same about John Travolta, i don't have to make a caveat that someone else might enjoy his stuff every time I state an opinion.

There's actually a lot of people I could say that about, especially in regards to music. Cheryl Cole for a start.

[westisbest]

Fair enough, so you can say that all Rod Stewart stuff is crap then, no different from me saying the same about John Travolta, i don't have to make a caveat that someone else might enjoy his stuff every time I state an opinion.

There's actually a lot of people I could say that about, especially in regards to music. Cheryl Cole for a start.

 
That goes without saying.
 
And not to mention that stupid tatoo she has on her ass. WTF.

[incontinentia]

How about Pulp Fiction? Travolta was good in that

[Diggers]

No, the important point is In right and you are wrong!
I guess as I've got older I still dislike lots of stuff but I appreciate why people like it.
You for instance probably want to assassinate One Direction. I watch my daughter and her mates dancing to their stuff and can see everything (most things) are fine as long as some people can enjoy it. Even Chezza Cole.
But not Rod Stewart
Or any Gangsta Rap
Or Ian Poultry.

[super_realist]

How about Pulp Fiction? Travolta was good in that

Didn't like that film at all. Clever dialogue in parts, that was it.

[Diggers]

What's your favourite film Super?
Or don't tell me...you hate making lists of favourite things?

[super_realist]

I don't think I've got a favourite in most things Diggers.
Films I like? Ice Cold in Alex is one I like.

[Diggers]

That's OK, I like that era but not really a war film fan, though I appreciate the "human story".
My top 3 are maybe in no particular order
Withnail and I
The Princess Bride
4 Weddings
Basically they all make me happy.
Films I don't like
Godfather
Blade Runner
Shawshank
I can see why people like them, just not my bag. Especially Blade Runner.

[super_realist]

Never seen Godfather, and generally don't like Gangster films. Yet to see Withnail and I.
Generally surprised by Hugh Grant films, you feel you ought to dislike them, but they are usually decent value.

[Diggers]

I think you'd like Withnail Super, can se it appealing to your sense of humour. Pretty dark in some ways but very funny.

[super_realist]

Keep meaning to Diggers, heard it's good, never seems to be on though, maybe I should pick it up on Amazon.

[pedro]

Shawshank and Godfather are cult films and I can see why people may not fancy them. Still they are #1 and 2 on the imdb list of best films ever (voted by millions of users).

[Diggers]

I prefer Once Upon a Time in America to the Godfather. Has more of a lightness to it.
Give me Cool Hand Luke or Papillion over Shawshank any day.

[super_realist]

Favouriting Shawshank and Godfather has become rather a cliche.

[westisbest]

Not seen any Godfather films.

Shawshank is brilliant.

[beninho]

Groundhog Day. That is a great film. The usual suspects also very good. In general over recent years George Clooney has made some brilliant films, dont recall them all though. Syriana and Michael Clayton --I think. Last king of Scotland is also good. Overated films are all the star wars movies.

[super_realist]

Anything by Tarantino falls into the "over-rated" bracket. Not keen at all.

[Diggers]

Agreed on Star Wars Ben, also Star Trek.
Another film that cracks me up is Wedding Crashers. Some classic moments.

[beninho]

I dont think ive seen many of tarantino films. I liked pulp fiction. I vaguely recall jackie brown and true romance. I know he was involved in desperado which was good and from dusk till dawn which was bonkers. I think he caters to his fans. But dont think he is Overated.

[super_realist]

Inglorious Basterds is easily one of the worst films I have seen, even for Tarantino it's dreadful

[beninho]

Im not into sci fi really so star wars and trek not my bag at all. Ive seen tge stars wars films because its the done thing though. Ive seen so many films ive enjoyed its hard to recall them all. Im not a film buff though in any way. And wedding crashers is funny. As is anchorman. And I love forgetting sarah marshall but thats because im in the minority and really like Russell brand.

[super_realist]

Im not into sci fi really so star wars and trek not my bag at all. Ive seen tge stars wars films because its the done thing though. Ive seen so many films ive enjoyed   its hard to recall them all. Im not a film buff though  in any way. And wedding crashers is funny. As is anchorman. And I love forgetting sarah marshall but thats because im in the minority and really like Russell brand.

I suppose someone has to like that dick.

[Diggers]

I saw that again last week Ben, its a good film and Brand (who I can't stand) is good in it, sends himself up which is fine.

[super_realist]

I doubt many would disagree at how bad Danny Dyer is with his "smell the fart" style of acting.

[beninho]

Danny dyer is awful. But he has made a decent career out of it. Same as jason statham a career out of crap action films and lock stock.

[Diggers]

Jo Pavey a European champion at 40 to go with CG Bronze.
Guaranteed SPOTY spot now and a a mum of 2 certain to get a lot of housewife votes, especially as youngest is less than a year old.
Not the best in the world but she seems lovely, fantastic achievement and inspirational story.

[beninho]

Just watched that digs, good race aswell. Genuinely happy for her. I've enjoyed the euros today. Not the best in the world but she can say she is the best un Europe which Is an achievement.

[Diggers]

Love a bit of athletics Ben, always liked Pavey, gutsy athlete who gets every ounce of ability out of herself.

[westisbest]

Really liked Four Brothers.

Thought that was a very good film.

[Davie]

I never would have guessed him on the death lottery. Rollover week.

Really? He'd been on the edge for years.

Great memories of him though - some of the lesser moments being Genie in Aladdin (watched it a million times when my daughter was a sprog) and Awakenings with De Niro(?)

[navyblueshorts]

How about Pulp Fiction? Travolta was good in that

Didn't like that film at all. Clever dialogue in parts, that was it.

Is it me, or is Pulp Fiction one of the most over-rated films in history? Hardly Tarantino's fault I know. Seen it several times and never understood the hype.

[navyblueshorts]

Re. Williams. A shame but there you go. Quite liked him in Insomnia - certainly a different roll.

[navyblueshorts]

Oh dear. Only in the good ol' U.S. of A.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28587041

[beninho]

So liverpool spending big money on a promosung young spanish full back and then sell their pronosing young english full back to palace for peanuts. It tells you why the England national team will struggle for a long tine to come.

[pedro]

So liverpool spending big money on a promosung young spanish full back and then sell their pronosing young english full back to palace for peanuts. It tells you why the England national team will struggle for a long tine to come.

And rumours that pop singer Rihanna wants to buy Liverpool!   

[GunsGerms]

So liverpool spending big money on a promosung young spanish full back and then sell their pronosing young english full back to palace for peanuts. It tells you why the England national team will struggle for a long tine to come.

They struggle because of the amount of money in the premier league. The teams are so wealthy they can afford to buy established players from abroad rather than invest in younger players that need time to develop. Its all about instant gratification, hence the league becomes full of foreign imports and English talent suffers.

Its a woeful spectacle nowadays anyway so hopefully its popularity begins to align itself with the product on offer.

[super_realist]

English "talent" is so preposterously over-priced too.
Can't blame a team for buying a more realistically priced Johnathan Foreigner.

[Roller_Coaster]

I thought Kelly was a bloody good prospect when I saw him. If (and generally it is) local talent is so preposterously overpriced, Kelly for 1.5m is a bargain. Anyone know if it's something off pitch or simply that Rogers doesn't rate him as being able to get near the team?

[beninho]

Thats my point roller. Kelly for 1.5 is crazy, when paying 14 for a promosing young spanish player. I know Kelly had some injuries but he has barely played at liverpool. Its disapointing to see english prospects being shunted to lesser clubs. Same with Rodwell.

[kwinigolfer]

Always thought Kelly was an impressive prospect; perhaps he's struggled to recover from his injuries?
Regardless, hope he does well at the Palace.
As for Rodwell, isn't he an object lesson in beware of what you wish for?
He'd've been much better off, as one hopes Barkley will be, staying with Everton.

The Lallana of the past two years has been a fabulous player for Saints; can't see him enjoying anything like the same status for Liverpool. Whose place does he take for starters?

The habit of clubs warehousing players, especially young British prospects, is despicable; bad for the players and bad for their countries.

[Diggers]

Iagree re the Rodwell, Barkley comment Kwini. But Lallana is a mature player at 26, its natural he should want a big move for big money and the test of Chanpions League football.
I think he'll play most games for them.
Shaw to Man Utd is another matter, that's a career that could suffer badly especially after an early injury.
Then again in Rooney Man Utd have shown you can buy young English players and make it work.
Arsenal as well, Walcott and Ox show a big club with the right attitude can nurture English talent. City are not that kind of club though.

[Roller_Coaster]

Problem is (as ever) money. You throw a big fat cheque at what are not much more than kids who have agents acting as advisors that are on a proportion of salary (I presume). I'd guess that good advice (stay here and play and progress) would be supplanted by "go, you're good enough to play and I can get you 40k a week extra at Citeh/Chelski"

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