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Ridureyu · 02-27-2008, 03:39 PM

The War in American Culture: Society and Consciousness During World War II, Lewis A. Erenberg and Susan E. Hirsch

A Consumer's Republic: The Politics of Mass Consumption in Postwar America, Lizbeth Cohen

Diamond Duchess · 02-27-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Partymember

yeah i really dig Fountainhead.

When you're done with HOD go watch "Apocalypse Now!" the original NOT the "Redux" version.

It follows the HOD storyline in Vietnam. Although i have to warn you it is brutal and bloody and if you dislike either you may want to skip it. Monumental film, though.

I really like The Fountainhead myself, so yay! Heh.

Funny, we were watching the opening to Apocalypse Now! today in class, where my English teacher mentioned the similarities to Heart of Darkness.

I might have to see it based on what you said. Though I'm not usually for too violent or dramatic films, I have heard it's excellent. Worth a shot.

Partymember · 02-28-2008, 03:30 PM

oh good, i love the opening scene. The song is "The End" by The Doors. Cool intro, isn't it? The napalm and the helicopter just look so cool together. What a great film!

just remember... try to find the original, not the "Redux" version.

taranchula · 02-28-2008, 05:58 PM

And after you check out Apocalypse Now!, don't foget to check out:

Hearts of Darkness: "A Film Makers Apocalypse" a behind the scenes documentary about the making of the film pieced together from on set footage taken by Coppola's wife.

It's a great way to learn about what can and most likely will go wrong, when trying to make a movie of that magnitude.

And then when you're done with that, check out the Animaniacs short: "Hearts of Twilight" a brilliant parody of the behind the scenes brew ha ha that was covered in Hearts of Darkeness: "A Film Makers Apocalypse"

And then when you are done with that check out the Foster's episode Adoptcalypse Now! ...Which has nothing to do with the above save for the punny title, but it's still a great early episode of Foster's never the less.

Cassini90125 · 02-28-2008, 08:33 PM

"The Sims 2 Free Time, Prima Official Game Guide". I picked this up at Best Buy last night. Free Time is likely to be the last expansion pack for the Sims 2 line. If the book is any indication, it's one of the best packs they've ever made. I now await the pirated exe file that will make it safe to play.

The book itself uses a different font than the previous books in the series but is otherwise a typical Sims 2 game guide, meaning it's pretty easy to read, has a fun attitude, has lots of in-game pictures that are too small to see any details, and probably has errors. Still worth the $20.00 price tag, though, and at the time I got it it was the only copy in the store.

jekylljuice · 03-21-2008, 07:48 AM

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

Thus far this is proving to be a fantastic novel: a re-examination of the world and events described in L. Frank Baum's Oz series (which I've never actually read myself, I'm ashamed to say) from the perspective of Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West). Some time I really hope to see the musical they derived from it.

There's a strange exhilaration
In such total detestation
It's so pure, so strong!
Though I do admit it came on fast
Still I do believe that it can last
And I will be loathing
Loathing you
My whole life long!

Mr. Marshmallow · 03-22-2008, 08:32 PM

When will Jesus bring the pork chops? by George Carlin

I have his previous book "Napalm and silly putty" and I have to say this new one by far easily surpasses it. This book is loaded with hilarious material, most of it is stuff not included in his usual comedy HBO specials which is VERY good because I have seen practically all of his TV specials.

Its extremely dirty and raunchy with its humor but I like all kinds and its nice to have a book that is not only consistently fresh and funny, but always manages to surprise me with how deeper into the gutter he can get with his humor

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Ridureyu · 03-25-2008, 11:59 AM

I've Got the Light of Freedom, Charles M. Payne, about the earliest parts of the Civil Rights movement. Do not read it if you have a weak stomach, as it paints a very vivid portrait of lynching and race-based violence.

Nathander · 03-25-2008, 05:25 PM

I just finished with reading The Metamorphosis and other Short Stories by Franz Kafka. Right now, I'm reading an urban fantasy novel called Madhouse, the third in a book series of which I have only read the most immediate previous one, Moonshine. Maybe not the greatest books in the world, but enjoyable.

Partymember · 03-26-2008, 02:47 PM

"The Monkey Wrench Gang", Ed Abbey

heck yes

02-27-2008, 03:39 PM	#91
Ridureyu Permanent Resident Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 428	The War in American Culture: Society and Consciousness During World War II, Lewis A. Erenberg and Susan E. Hirsch A Consumer's Republic: The Politics of Mass Consumption in Postwar America, Lizbeth Cohen __________________

02-28-2008, 03:30 PM	#93
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	oh good, i love the opening scene. The song is "The End" by The Doors. Cool intro, isn't it? The napalm and the helicopter just look so cool together. What a great film! just remember... try to find the original, not the "Redux" version. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

02-28-2008, 05:58 PM	#94
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	And after you check out Apocalypse Now!, don't foget to check out: Hearts of Darkness: "A Film Makers Apocalypse" a behind the scenes documentary about the making of the film pieced together from on set footage taken by Coppola's wife. It's a great way to learn about what can and most likely will go wrong, when trying to make a movie of that magnitude. And then when you're done with that, check out the Animaniacs short: "Hearts of Twilight" a brilliant parody of the behind the scenes brew ha ha that was covered in Hearts of Darkeness: "A Film Makers Apocalypse" And then when you are done with that check out the Foster's episode Adoptcalypse Now! ...Which has nothing to do with the above save for the punny title, but it's still a great early episode of Foster's never the less. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~ Last edited by taranchula; 02-28-2008 at 06:01 PM.

02-28-2008, 08:33 PM	#95
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,658	"The Sims 2 Free Time, Prima Official Game Guide". I picked this up at Best Buy last night. Free Time is likely to be the last expansion pack for the Sims 2 line. If the book is any indication, it's one of the best packs they've ever made. I now await the pirated exe file that will make it safe to play. The book itself uses a different font than the previous books in the series but is otherwise a typical Sims 2 game guide, meaning it's pretty easy to read, has a fun attitude, has lots of in-game pictures that are too small to see any details, and probably has errors. Still worth the $20.00 price tag, though, and at the time I got it it was the only copy in the store. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER. Last edited by Cassini90125; 02-28-2008 at 08:33 PM.

03-21-2008, 07:48 AM	#96
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Wicked by Gregory Maguire Thus far this is proving to be a fantastic novel: a re-examination of the world and events described in L. Frank Baum's Oz series (which I've never actually read myself, I'm ashamed to say) from the perspective of Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West). Some time I really hope to see the musical they derived from it. There's a strange exhilaration In such total detestation It's so pure, so strong! Though I do admit it came on fast Still I do believe that it can last And I will be loathing Loathing you My whole life long! __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend.

03-22-2008, 08:32 PM	#97
Mr. Marshmallow Not-So-Hopeless Romantic Gotta love being in love Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 1,924	When will Jesus bring the pork chops? by George Carlin I have his previous book "Napalm and silly putty" and I have to say this new one by far easily surpasses it. This book is loaded with hilarious material, most of it is stuff not included in his usual comedy HBO specials which is VERY good because I have seen practically all of his TV specials. Its extremely dirty and raunchy with its humor but I like all kinds and its nice to have a book that is not only consistently fresh and funny, but always manages to surprise me with how deeper into the gutter he can get with his humor . __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/BionicSlime http://www.fanfiction.net/~nukem999

03-25-2008, 11:59 AM	#98
Ridureyu Permanent Resident Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 428	I've Got the Light of Freedom, Charles M. Payne, about the earliest parts of the Civil Rights movement. Do not read it if you have a weak stomach, as it paints a very vivid portrait of lynching and race-based violence. __________________ Last edited by Ridureyu; 03-25-2008 at 12:01 PM.

03-25-2008, 05:25 PM	#99
Nathander The Best Character on the Show Hairgel! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 441	I just finished with reading The Metamorphosis and other Short Stories by Franz Kafka. Right now, I'm reading an urban fantasy novel called Madhouse, the third in a book series of which I have only read the most immediate previous one, Moonshine. Maybe not the greatest books in the world, but enjoyable. __________________

03-26-2008, 02:47 PM	#100
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	"The Monkey Wrench Gang", Ed Abbey heck yes __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?