Comments | dherblay: "Shaun of the Dead"

dherblay

"Shaun of the Dead"

Jun 16, 2004 14:43

I met rahael at work yesterday and we walked over to Leicester Square to see Shaun of the Dead. I think I laughed more during that movie than at any movie I've seen in a theater since Soapdish (admittedly, I don't see many movies, especially comedies, in theaters). I am very happy that the movie was such a delight because, well, let's just say that ten ( Read more... )

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ponygirl2000 June 16 2004, 07:38:56 UTC

Isn't Shaun of the Dead by the same people who did the series Spaced? I'll definitely look for it.

I'll let you in on my zombie contingency plan - Detroit. Well-fortified downtown core, with a zombie population concentrated in the suburbs, and easy access to weapons. They've been doing post-apocalyptic chic in that town for years. Pass the plan on to those you trust.

Zombie contingency plans fresne June 16 2004, 09:23:46 UTC

Heh, this would come under Karen and my, what would we do if Aliens invaded (now - we were hiking), at home, what we do if Zombies attacked now, (we were finished hiking and in the parking lot) or at home.

I believe our zombie (we’re at home) attack plan was to make for the marina and get in a row boat and head for Angel Island in the bay. Nice large island with shelter, a ranger station and a Mule deer. Plus, I like to imagine foraging for supplies in the numerous Sausalito house boats. And you know, the post apocalyptic civilization that develops two hundred years later from the decedents of the people living on islands (and several tankers) in S.F. Bay.

I think for Aliens we headed into the coastal mountains and hid. That was a more fractured fantasy as we devolved into conquest, dinner, or irradiate the planet.

Re: Zombie contingency plans ponygirl2000 June 16 2004, 10:07:31 UTC

The boat thing is an excellent zombie plan, since it's well known that zombies can't swim. The problem with aliens is that you have to assume they'll be targeting humans so you'd have to keep to pretty remote areas which turns into a prolonged camping trip - I prefer my post-apocalyptic scenarios to include looting and living in abandoned luxury. The Day After Tomorrow was a great source of ideas because how could the idea of an empty, albeit cold, New York not be fun? I certainly wouldn't be burning books at the library that's for sure.

You should talk to my brother - he has a complicated plan for surviving a tidal wave hitting New York that involves an oxygen tank and some surgical glue.

Re: Zombie contingency plans fresne June 17 2004, 10:32:45 UTC

Ah, yes abandoned luxury. Definitely preferable to the livin' in them thar hills to avoid the aliens ( ... )

masqthephlsphr June 16 2004, 09:11:36 UTC

I loved Soapdish. That movie was friggin' hilarious. But then I'm a soap-opera junky.

Glad to hear you're getting to spend both quantity and quality time with Rah!

anneth June 16 2004, 10:01:27 UTC

OOO, cool picture!

Thanks! masqthephlsphr June 16 2004, 10:07:31 UTC

It's from a recent photo session a friend of mine did for me (she used to be a professional photographer). I got the pics back from her on Monday and I was both pleased and horrified with the results. "OK, cute, but I'm old! And I look exactly like my mother!!"

Re: Thanks! anneth June 16 2004, 10:16:09 UTC

Hah! I had the "I look exactly like my mother!" experience this morning, as I was going through an old photo-album. It was - weird. Because I never truly believed I'd have it, I think. Then, Spaceman comes along and says something like, "your mom's a babe. Stop whining." and I feel all better. So, masq, your mom's a babe. No worries!

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anneth June 16 2004, 09:48:50 UTC

It cost how much to see a movie? That's... that's something like twenty dollars American! *staggered*

dherblay June 16 2004, 16:13:11 UTC

You know, that's what I said!

I'm extremely glad the movie was good.

nzraya June 16 2004, 13:25:15 UTC

*zeroes in on most important detail*
Rahael has a garden shed? Rahael has a garden?

...

I am totally enamoured of the graduated movie-ticket pricing idea.

dherblay June 16 2004, 16:11:30 UTC

Rahael has a garden in both the British and American senses (the one sense is contained within the other). She also has a garden in her front yard, which is not called a "garden" by the English. The yard, that is.

I'm completely confused now.

It's very pretty! And there are herbs, so it's dead useful too.

Graduated cinema pricing londonkds June 17 2004, 02:42:43 UTC

I think the guy who runs the Easy chain of companies is trying to start that idea up, but he can't get any first run films off the distributors.

Did Rah get my e-card, by the way?

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