THE NORMAN WISDOM MEMORIAL FILM THREAD

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SPUDMASHER wrote:Oh right, I hadn't heard of it first time around. I thought that it was maybe a re-make of an old film and they'd changed the name of it.
Yeah, I think it was Wes Craven's first film... before such gems as The Hills Have Eyes, Nightmare on Elm St., Scream, etc.

Legend! 8) :lol:

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flash gunner wrote:I saw the film Veronica Guerin on BBC1 the other day i hadnt heard the story before so was quite shocked about the ending. Big Irish story i presume
It was because of her murder that the Irish Gov formed CAB(Criminal Assets Bureau). It has been such a success that the rest of the World followed, just like the no smoking law :cry:

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corkbarry wrote:
flash gunner wrote:I saw the film Veronica Guerin on BBC1 the other day i hadnt heard the story before so was quite shocked about the ending. Big Irish story i presume
It was because of her murder that the Irish Gov formed CAB(Criminal Assets Bureau). It has been such a success that the rest of the World followed, just like the no smoking law :cry:
Which is such a success that both the Spanish and German governments are now looking at ways to relax it. In germany they have reported that as much as 30% of bars have closed/are close to closing as a result of this ridiculous law based on opinions but no actual evidence.

By the way, did you enjoy "an unfinished life"?

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watched the jerk again last nite, so funny :lol: :lol:

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Spud, i was DL it on PB, it stopped at 99.2% so i had to give up on it :twisted:

Two days later it was shown on Irish tv , it is now on my sky plus to be watched probably in the Winter :lol:

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corkbarry wrote:
flash gunner wrote:I saw the film Veronica Guerin on BBC1 the other day i hadnt heard the story before so was quite shocked about the ending. Big Irish story i presume
It was because of her murder that the Irish Gov formed CAB(Criminal Assets Bureau). It has been such a success that the rest of the World followed, just like the no smoking law :cry:
what a shit film ,shame really as it could have been a classic would have been much better had channel 4 or the irish film board made it instead of hollywood although gerad mcsorley is the balls as john gilligan

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REBEL GOONER wrote:watched the jerk again last nite, so funny :lol: :lol:
"Wait a minute - what's happening to my special purpose!? " :lol:

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Pal Lydersen wrote:
corkbarry wrote:
flash gunner wrote:I saw the film Veronica Guerin on BBC1 the other day i hadnt heard the story before so was quite shocked about the ending. Big Irish story i presume
It was because of her murder that the Irish Gov formed CAB(Criminal Assets Bureau). It has been such a success that the rest of the World followed, just like the no smoking law :cry:
what a shit film ,shame really as it could have been a classic would have been much better had channel 4 or the irish film board made it instead of hollywood although gerad mcsorley is the balls as john gilligan
Sorry Pal, but judging by some of your music and film tips, I won't be taking your review as gospel :D :wink:

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Galasso wrote:
Pal Lydersen wrote:
corkbarry wrote:
flash gunner wrote:I saw the film Veronica Guerin on BBC1 the other day i hadnt heard the story before so was quite shocked about the ending. Big Irish story i presume
It was because of her murder that the Irish Gov formed CAB(Criminal Assets Bureau). It has been such a success that the rest of the World followed, just like the no smoking law :cry:
what a shit film ,shame really as it could have been a classic would have been much better had channel 4 or the irish film board made it instead of hollywood although gerad mcsorley is the balls as john gilligan
Sorry Pal, but judging by some of your music and film tips, I won't be taking your review as gospel :D :wink:
:lol:


:lol: my taste in music and films is quality :o :o

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i finally saw "the hangover" it was hilarious! loved it.

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The Hangover is the funniest film I have ever seen... :lol:
Brilliant.

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Pal Lydersen wrote:
Galasso wrote:
Pal Lydersen wrote:
corkbarry wrote:
flash gunner wrote:I saw the film Veronica Guerin on BBC1 the other day i hadnt heard the story before so was quite shocked about the ending. Big Irish story i presume
It was because of her murder that the Irish Gov formed CAB(Criminal Assets Bureau). It has been such a success that the rest of the World followed, just like the no smoking law :cry:
what a shit film ,shame really as it could have been a classic would have been much better had channel 4 or the irish film board made it instead of hollywood although gerad mcsorley is the balls as john gilligan
Sorry Pal, but judging by some of your music and film tips, I won't be taking your review as gospel :D :wink:
:lol:


:lol: my taste in music and films is quality :o :o
The fact that you don't appreciate Karnivool says otherwise. :wink:

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very funny went to see it last night

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I dont know if you have seen Children of Men yet but if you have not I HIGHLY suggest it. The cinematography in that movie is absolutley the best I've ever seen. And I've seen a a lot.

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Yankee_Gooner_Dandee wrote:I dont know if you have seen Children of Men yet but if you have not I HIGHLY suggest it. The cinematography in that movie is absolutley the best I've ever seen. And I've seen a a lot.
you notice the flying pig in it as a homage to pink floyds animals album cover?

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