tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post1436640769378816674..comments2023-09-29T05:32:04.308-07:00Comments on StrangePegs: Bateman, Reynolds, and The Change-UpAndrew Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-38677899044371154562012-05-08T10:14:57.970-07:002012-05-08T10:14:57.970-07:00To the person that didn't leave his/her name: ...To the person that didn't leave his/her name: Personally, I close the door. However, that's a personal preference. If two people have reached a point where they don't care if the door is open or closed, it's not for me to judge them about their own preferences.<br /><br />However, the point is not about whether a woman should close the door while she is on the toilet or not. The point is, as a society, we have decided that women have to be some certain way that is unrealistic; we expect them to be, well, dolls. And function just like dolls. I think these attitudes are wrong and this kind of humor supports those attitudes.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-36754475529451797822012-05-05T14:30:47.739-07:002012-05-05T14:30:47.739-07:00Sorry, but any woman (or man for that matter) who ...Sorry, but any woman (or man for that matter) who refuses to close the door and shits on a toilet while talking about how their shit stinks DESERVES to be treated the way the Leslie Mann character was. The directors of these movies act as if couples shitting in front of each other is normal. It isn't. There is a reason why people don't shit in front of each other, unless they are two years old. Leslie Mann did the same thing in Funny People, she kept pissing in front of her husband, which makes me think, maybe this is a normal habit that Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow engage in in real life. Ok. Then your are filthy, trashy, disgusting people. I didn't get that scene at all. The only impression I got was that this is somehow "normal" behavior between couples. It's not. And if you come on here disagreeing with me, then you are not normal.<br /><br />No. Women who fart and talk about their poop are disgusting. Men who fart and talk about their poop are disgusting. If some guy I liked decided to purposely leave the door open while shitting on the toilet right in front of me, I would have reacted the same way the character did. I would no longer be attracted to said individual. If the actor wanted me to feel sorry for Leslie Mann and the way she was treated, then they failed terribly. I only felt disgust for the character.<br /><br />I did not feel sorry for the character crying the next day. If you want someone to find you attractive don't shit in front of people and share every gory detail about the contents of your bowels. I don't care how long you two are married for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-77528519653919158782012-01-27T13:30:15.959-08:002012-01-27T13:30:15.959-08:00Amanda: Evidently, a lot of people feel that way a...Amanda: Evidently, a lot of people feel that way about her, but she comes off to me as a Megan Fox substitute who was a substitute for whomever was before her with Jennifer Connely in there somewhere before she became a "serious" actress and whoever was before her and so on. <br /><br />She was in the new Tron movie and Cowboys & Aliens. Not sure what else, but she didn't impress me in either of those.<br /><br />Jennifer: I just bought Bridesmaids for my wife not too long ago. She loves Kristen Wiig. We own Old School, too.<br /><br />Shannon: You know, I need to actually buy Horrible Bosses. I want to see it again.<br /><br />Jennifer:Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-8411966552006589492012-01-25T22:04:53.856-08:002012-01-25T22:04:53.856-08:00Of course I saw Horrible Bosses!
I guess they m...Of course I saw Horrible Bosses! <br /><br />I guess they more startle a laugh out of me than shock it out. It depends, I suppose. Anything that appeals to my sick sense of humor is good.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-48985527650437842432012-01-24T07:58:19.624-08:002012-01-24T07:58:19.624-08:00Laugh! I love that movie I have such a weird sense...Laugh! I love that movie I have such a weird sense of humor....I love Old School and the Legend of Ricky Bobby but movies that get hype like The Hangover I wasn't that impressed with. Some of it was funny but not pee your pants funny. Bridesmaids is hysterical!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232979489927013323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-57224195295124446792012-01-24T06:57:34.490-08:002012-01-24T06:57:34.490-08:00I love trashy films like this, but I just know my ...I love trashy films like this, but I just know my hubbie would moan the whole way through! <br /><br />For the record, I think Olivia Wilde is stunning, but I don't think I've ever seen her in a movie, so unable to comment on her acting ability. <br /><br />Each to their own...Amanda Leigh Cowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473578405020011393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-57666032149641199342012-01-24T00:50:06.897-08:002012-01-24T00:50:06.897-08:00Sarah: I haven't seen that series where he pla...Sarah: I haven't seen that series where he played Berg. I'll have to check it out sometime. I do think he can act; I just don't think he gets hired for it.<br /><br />Pish: Sensitive? Sensitive? Who told you that?<br />I like bunnies...<br />Wait! What? That wasn't me!<br /><br />Alex: Yeah, I remember Bateman in Silver Spoons, but, mostly, I remember Schroder.<br /><br />Grumpy: Oh, yeah, and I remember him in Little House. I really liked him in that.<br />I forgot all about Waiting, but, yeah, it's not a great movie, but Reynolds is great in it.<br /><br />Rusty: Well, you know, it doesn't have to be in public. Some people believe women shouldn't fart.<br /><br />Nancy: And just to carry that on, I think if you do let one in public, it should be a good one and you should totally own it.<br /><br />Shannon: Shocks laughter from you, huh? Hmm... I will have to think about that one. Oh! You did see Horrible Bosses, right? Tell me you did.<br /><br />Sarah P: I hope it's a cozy rock? It came out last year some time. <br /><br />ABftS: It did work. Even my wife laughed. Most of the time.<br /><br />Glad you liked it! I'm really trying to get things going on that, but, my gosh, someone keeps stealing my time!<br /><br />Michael: I haven't seen her in anything, yet, that convinces me of that. Do you have any recommendations?<br /><br />Jennifer: What about a movie like There's Something About Mary? Cringe or laugh?Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-55679267930369916022012-01-23T11:14:32.848-08:002012-01-23T11:14:32.848-08:00Ugh I also love both of these actors but I hated t...Ugh I also love both of these actors but I hated this movie! I don't know if it's because I am tired of the whole body switching thing but I did not think it was at all funny. I was cringing half the time in embarrassment for the two actors. I'm glad you liked it though :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232979489927013323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-45494713688765719272012-01-23T09:28:08.940-08:002012-01-23T09:28:08.940-08:00I really like Olivia Wilde. I think she's quit...I really like Olivia Wilde. I think she's quite the talented actress aside from being "the pretty face".<br /><br />And Ryan Reynolds/Jason Bateman are also two of my favorites. I really like how Jason has reinvented his career from the child star of the 80s.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-72068938392494596292012-01-23T07:09:55.585-08:002012-01-23T07:09:55.585-08:00You know, I'm with you on this, I found this m...You know, I'm with you on this, I found this movie a blast. I think what I liked most is the honesty that Jason Bateman brought to the table. In an interview with Jon Stewart, he said look, this isn't a movie that's going to win awards. This is a tired old premise that we're putting a fun spin on, so just go see it, shut off your brain, and laugh. And he's right, I think it worked. He and Ryan Reynolds are just so naturally funny and charismatic that it works.<br /><br />Also, I didn't get a chance to comment on the new Tib story, so I'll do it here. It's looking great. I love that the Man with No Eyes had a bit of humanity/humility injected to him. I never thought he'd show fear, but I like it. Great depth to the character. Eagerly awaiting the next installment!A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-67015440831724645902012-01-22T01:35:22.797-08:002012-01-22T01:35:22.797-08:00I've obviously been under a rock because I hav...I've obviously been under a rock because I haven't even heard of this one. It sounds like something my Honey would enjoy, and I'd end up watching it with him anyway.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-78484724079281406642012-01-21T00:28:36.292-08:002012-01-21T00:28:36.292-08:00I found this movie pretty hysterical, but I also l...I found this movie pretty hysterical, but I also like both actors and Leslie Mann. I like a movie that shocks a laugh out of me. It's my new favorite kind of comedy. Probably says a lot about me...<br /><br />So, yeah, when someone asks me if I recommend this movie, I have to hem and haw a bit unless I know they have a twisted sense of humor and like both actors. I was hoping for a bit of a gag from each of them on acting like the other one, personality-wise, and I didn't see a lot of the reverse characterization there, which disappointed me. I wanted to see Bateman acting like Reynolds and vice versa. More than they did. Maybe that would have made it worse, I don't know.<br /><br />Anyway, I got a kick out of the movie.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-17717487457528149922012-01-20T20:55:31.680-08:002012-01-20T20:55:31.680-08:00I have considered this movie at least ten times wh...I have considered this movie at least ten times when we have been renting and always just because of the actors. I do love both of them almost in spite of myself. I'll have to check it out. And I'm with Rusty, I'd prefer no one let one in public.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269660745591215804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-46309958473907245702012-01-20T20:04:13.657-08:002012-01-20T20:04:13.657-08:00I may just be an old fogey, but I don't think ...I may just be an old fogey, but I don't think women should fart in public either. I don't really think men should fart in public... but that's not the topic.<br /><br />And I'm not so good actors names, I know who Bateman and Reynolds are, but no one else you mentioned. But if you said, "you know, that lady from ____?" I'd be all over it then. <br /><br />Anyhow, I like bad movies sometimes, and your right, sometimes an otherwise lackluster film can be elevated by one person's performance, or charisma. <br /><br />Not sure I'll see this one real soon, but I might. At least I won't try hard to avoid it.Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-5524307741749535902012-01-20T17:39:52.396-08:002012-01-20T17:39:52.396-08:00Ha Alex, I remember him on Little House on the Pra...Ha Alex, I remember him on Little House on the Prairie, that's even older! It was weird how Bateman just vanished from the early 90s until "Arrested Development." What the hell was he doing for like 10 years? Lying in a coma?<br /><br />Ryan Reynolds is good as the sarcastic goofy guy, which is one of the reasons "Green Lantern" didn't really work. "Waiting" is another presumably crappy movie that's better for him being in it.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-4578487120910772812012-01-20T17:17:26.734-08:002012-01-20T17:17:26.734-08:00I like the actors, but just not my type of movie. ...I like the actors, but just not my type of movie. And, for whatever reason, I like Olivia Wilde as well.<br />And I remember Bateman from even further back, like Silver Spoons.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-81134767669762312492012-01-20T15:56:56.037-08:002012-01-20T15:56:56.037-08:00That's a really cool review. I like a fresh, s...That's a really cool review. I like a fresh, sensitive male perspective. I wish I had seen it so I could talk about it with you. I think Jason Bateman is pretty darn funny actually, on radio shows etc. Ryan Reynolds is entertaining, attractive, and charming, but I'm not sure if there's more. Anyway thank for you pointing out that a movie can be messed up - in some of the humor that's sexist - and still be funny. I hate that idea that women being human is repulsive. Anyway I will check it out tonight. I like Leslie Mann too - she's funny, but she also makes me nervous. In the way that a bunny makes me nervous. She seems very high strung. Could be the roles.Pish Poshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777846744497845820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-70406676595023879862012-01-20T14:28:09.524-08:002012-01-20T14:28:09.524-08:00I am completely guilty of watching some pretty bad...I am completely guilty of watching some pretty bad movies because Berg...uh...Ryan Reynolds was in them. There's something oddly charming about him, but you are right - hard to tell if he can act based on his past roles.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393548996029534991noreply@blogger.com