KoZed Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I know it's off-topic, but how the hell are Ingmar Bergman movies geeky (/geekier than the Matrix)? It's like calling Mozart's music geeky. (Since you included The Unbearable Lightness of Being I guess you're just saying that "Mainstream movies = cool, art movies = geeky") Bergman and ULoB both deals with existentialism in a true philosophical fashion. The Matrix is a visual effects display. I assume kaos used the term "geeky" in its broad sense, not it's technological-inclined sub-definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Bergman and ULoB both deals with existentialism in a true philosophical fashion. The Matrix is a visual effects display. I assume kaos used the term "geeky" in its broad sense, not it's technological-inclined sub-definition. An you know what you do when you assume right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Bergman and ULoB both deals with existentialism in a true philosophical fashion. The Matrix is a visual effects display. I assume kaos used the term "geeky" in its broad sense, not it's technological-inclined sub-definition. Meh. I don't see how that being philosophical means geeky. When I think geeky movies, I think Star Wars, Star Trek, even Lord of the Rings because they have hardcore fanbases that have studied every detail. Not movies by Bergman and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Louis Leblanc is Geek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thib46 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Louis Leblanc is Geek. Because the young man can speak French and English, scheduled to attend Harvard and can speak a complete sentence without pausing, does not make him a Geek. Wish more athletes had his intelligence and skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Meh. I don't see how that being philosophical means geeky. When I think geeky movies, I think Star Wars, Star Trek, even Lord of the Rings because they have hardcore fanbases that have studied every detail. Not movies by Bergman and the like. You're a geek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'm going to Comic-Con in a month. I guess that makes me a geek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Because the young man can speak French and English, scheduled to attend Harvard and can speak a complete sentence without pausing, does not make him a Geek. Wish more athletes had his intelligence and skills. I know, I was joking around. That's why I love Leblanc. He's not one of these LHJMQ guy who never completed their high school because they have to travel pretty much everyday + playing to many games + practices + world juniors + + + +. For the most part, athletes coming from USA are now students-athletes with brain, work ethic, culture, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Puck Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 But the Matrix wasn't a geeky movie. It was widely popular in the general public. Sure, many geeks liked it, but so did the majority of everyone else. It wasn't a movie whose main audience was geeks. I haven't seen it but any film about linear algebra is geeky - although I can see why it would be wildly popular with the college crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm going to Comic-Con in a month. I guess that makes me a geek. Well yes. And I'm jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvvrob Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 i have a friend who is Greek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I haven't seen it but any film about linear algebra is geeky - although I can see why it would be wildly popular with the college crowd. Ah, linear algebra. One of my favorite college courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 i have a friend who is Greek. Speaking of Greek, I hope ours comes back.. I also hope they can coax Chelios into coming back too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyohabs Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Chelios as player / coach? Looks bleak for Kostopolous. Then again, the demand might be low, maybe Bob will bring him back. He might have to sweat it a bit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thib46 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I know, I was joking around. That's why I love Leblanc. He's not one of these LHJMQ guy who never completed their high school because they have to travel pretty much everyday + playing to many games + practices + world juniors + + + +. For the most part, athletes coming from USA are now students-athletes with brain, work ethic, culture, etc. Sorry, I misunderstood your original geek statement. Now I understand and agree with your thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Going back to the thread's title, I'd say Gainey did do something surprising: he drafted a local boy in the 1st round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Going back to the thread's title, I'd say Gainey did do something surprising: he drafted a local boy in the 1st round. lmao nah, all the stars were in line for this kid. It was the most predictable pick ever. surprises AT the draft? Astyn Dumont That big goalie surprises before UFA? hmmm don't expect anything surprises AFTER July 1st... HE BETTER DO SOMETHING @#$?$#$%# SURPRISING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I guess this qualifies as surprising! Too bad its not in a good way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 be careful what you wish for you just might get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 be careful what you wish for you just might get it. Eminem's fan ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Going back to the thread's title, I'd say Gainey did do something surprising: he drafted a local boy in the 1st round. lmao nah, all the stars were in line for this kid. It was the most predictable pick ever. surprises AT the draft? Astyn Avtsyn is what you meant Dumont That big goalie surprises before UFA? hmmm don't expect anything surprises AFTER July 1st... HE BETTER DO SOMETHING @#$?$#$%# SURPRISING. The only suprise there is where he was picked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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