#118

Aug. 6th, 2008 at 12:54 AM

I hate spoilers. Really, really hate them! I'm sure there's some period after a movie's been released where it's considered safe to talk about it, but I'm not sure what it is. Two weeks? Two months? I don't know! All I know is that I'll be horribly disappointed if I ever watch Citizen Kane, because I already know what Rosebud is. :P

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bluepickle

Aug. 6th, 2008 06:31 am (UTC)

"Citizen Kane" is not about Rosebud. Watch it, but research it first. Get into the feel of the times, set yourself into the right place. Then watch it and you'll get something out of it. To be honest, though, it took until my 5th viewing to finally be able to completely follow everything that was going on and start to give a crap. I'm glad my films courses made me watch it so many times, because now (7+ views) I can appreciate and almost really enjoy it.

I'm not into those sort of radio-play-era movies. Too much of the plot leans on the words in the dialogue. I'm not used to listening that way.

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 06:33 am (UTC)

Maybe Empire Strikes Back would have been a better example. By the time I saw it, that whole "I'm your father" thing was common knowledge.

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 04:14 pm (UTC)

*nods* If I just switched heads out, the legs would never move. Plus, those extra heads come attached to other bodies, so I might as well use them. ;)

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camelai

Aug. 6th, 2008 07:29 am (UTC)

You'll be disappointed if you ever watch Citizin Kane because it is a HORRIBLE, BORING movie.
Love the comic :D

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rena_librarian

Aug. 6th, 2008 07:41 am (UTC)

Lol...I'm mixed on spoilers. I've been known to seek them out, since for me the fun is in the nuances of seeing it for yourself, even if you know what's going to happen. (I knew my least favorite character was going to be killed off Lost a week or two before it happened--and I got to relish the idea beforehand--but it was still a shock as to how they did it.)

I would say the statute of limitations should be about a two weeks for a movie and a month for a book (unless it's known to be a VERY quick read).

Hooray for behind the scenes!

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seanmonster

Aug. 6th, 2008 10:59 am (UTC)

P.S. Aeris dies.

Well, since Harvey Dent/Two-Face has been around since the 1940's, I think it's a moot point.

But I'd say about a month is good.

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 04:04 pm (UTC)

Re: P.S. Aeris dies.

You'd be surprised! A couple of my friends only know comic lore from the movies, and the Two-Face caught them by surprise. But, in this case, poor Butterscotch didn't want to know what happens between Batman and Harvey.

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txanne

Aug. 6th, 2008 12:12 pm (UTC)

Dude, that couch pic is *grisly*.

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 04:11 pm (UTC)

LOL! I play with dismembered pony parts! >:D

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colormist

Aug. 6th, 2008 12:58 pm (UTC)

I watched Citizen Kane recently, and like you I already knew who Rosebud was. It was still a fantastic film on power, greed, and corruption. If you like Batman, I'm sure you'll like Citizen Kane. :)

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 04:11 pm (UTC)

I'll watch it one of these days. I've got a list of classic movies, and every now and then I get to mark one off. ^_^

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ded_grotty

Aug. 6th, 2008 01:55 pm (UTC)

Oh, gosh..the little checkerboard counter gave me a terrific flashback to Mr. Hooper's store on Sesame Street.

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 04:10 pm (UTC)

Ain't it cute? :D

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musewrangler

Aug. 6th, 2008 03:09 pm (UTC)

*snort* Spoiler alert! Even I've seen DK by now, Butterscotch, so stop whining and go see it. ;)

I have not, however, seen Episode III. Now it is ruined! XD

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 04:05 pm (UTC)

Pfft! I was very careful not to say what Order 66 was. :P

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lemmings_world

Aug. 6th, 2008 04:36 pm (UTC)

I admit it-I haven't seen TDK. I doubt I ever will, honestly. If anything I'll see if DH is going to and he can give me the low-down.

There are spoilers to TDK, though? Oy.

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 04:43 pm (UTC)

Oh, yes. Lots of death in that one.

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tyreenya

Aug. 6th, 2008 05:21 pm (UTC)

I don't think I have ever mentioned before how much I adore this comic! I may not comment much, but I read every issue and look forward to it! (and of course, voted for KT on the sites!)

Are there any accessories or ponies, etc that are on a wishlist anywhere, so that readers can send in item donations to help out?

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 07:40 pm (UTC)

Oh! You know, I never considered keeping a wish list before. I have just about everything I'd ever need, but there are some items I wish I had. Like a pony-sized water cooler for Minty's office.

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retsuko

Aug. 6th, 2008 07:01 pm (UTC)

Is that a little Strangers in Paradise poster on the comic book shop wall?! I don't recognize the middle one, though. :D

I want to second all the recommendations for Citizen Kane--it's an amazing movie and knowing what Rosebud is won't really detract from the story. In some ways, I thought it made the viewing experience more poignant.

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kimonos_house

Aug. 6th, 2008 07:38 pm (UTC)

Is that a little Strangers in Paradise poster on the comic book shop wall?!

It is! :D And the one in the middle is Girl Genius.

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cherry_cupcakes

Aug. 6th, 2008 07:54 pm (UTC)

WOW
I loved the behind the scenes page. So special! It's kind of neat to know how much work you put into this---it makes the result even better in my opinion.
psssttt I think KT needs more boys though ;)

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immortalpanda

Aug. 6th, 2008 11:51 pm (UTC)

Oh spoiler wars. The nerd rage it causes on my F-list. LOL!

anywya, that minty desktop is so awesome. I sent a little bit your way!

ETA: Thanks for a glimpse behind the scenes! That was a fun read!

Edited at 2008-08-06 11:52 pm (UTC)

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kimonos_house

Aug. 7th, 2008 12:26 am (UTC)

Thank you for donating! :D

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