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Advanced Film Criticism, Monday, Period 1

"Welcome to the best workshop you're going to have this summer," James said from his spot in the front of the Danger Shop. The thing looked like a movie theater, as you might expect. One of those fancy theaters with the reclining leather seats and 1.5 times too many cup holders. "We're gonna watch bad movies and you're gonna enjoy them because we can easily go from good-bad movies to bad-bad movies. Popcorn and drinks are free, but they're also not real, so there's no point trying to eat it. It won't fill you up."

"You," James said, pointing at someone randomly, "say your name really fast and what your favorite Nicolas Cage movie is. If you don't have one, run one lap around the room, then sit down. That'll teach you."

"For the record, I'm Professor Sanders, my favorite Cage movie is meta for Con Air, and *PEW* I just ran a lap anyway. Now hurry up so I can forget who you are and we can watch Con Air."
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[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
With ridiculous hair, like Nic Cage.
tigerundercover: (shapeshift - taylor swift)

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[personal profile] tigerundercover 2014-05-05 12:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Raven Darkholme
seveninchmotto: ([neg] Shutting down.)

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[personal profile] seveninchmotto 2014-05-05 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Isabelle Lightwood

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[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Joker Moreau

Introductions

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
Who are you and what's your favorite Nicolas Cage movie? And if you don't know Cage, run a damn lap!

Re: Introductions

[identity profile] jaegerborn.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 09:23 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm Chuck Hansen," Chuck said. He was already up and running because a damn lap was worth a damned lot more than a bloody Nicolas Cage movie.

Re: Introductions

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
"You'll learn to love him!" James said. "Good hustle!"
flickofthewrist: (expecting to fly)

Re: Introductions

[personal profile] flickofthewrist 2014-05-05 11:03 am (UTC)(link)
"Flick. I like Face/On," he said because it was the sole Nicolas Cage movie he'd seen. So yay, no lap for him.

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[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
"One of the few movies where someone crazies just as well as Cage," James said approvingly. "Good choice."
tigerundercover: (blonde - pleased)

Re: Introductions

[personal profile] tigerundercover 2014-05-05 12:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Raven Darkholme," Raven said. "And I actually also really like Con Air."

Raven didn't know what Con Air was. She didn't know who Nicolas Cage was. She just really didn't want to run a lap.

Re: Introductions

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Kiss up," James said. "I'm not complaining. I appreciate people who agree with me to make things go easier. If I had a gold star, you'd get one."
tigerundercover: (blonde - pleased)

Re: Introductions

[personal profile] tigerundercover 2014-05-06 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
"I will definitely keep that in mind," Raven said. "Thanks."
seveninchmotto: ([neu] Will not bend.)

Re: Introductions

[personal profile] seveninchmotto 2014-05-05 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Isabelle Lightwood. Also, Con Air."

Totally copying Raven and not even sorry about it. She could've easily run a lap - yes, even those heels – but she didn't feel like it.

Re: Introductions

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
"You and whatsherface are my favorites so far, fyi," James said. "Just keep agreeing with whatever I say to keep things simple and things will go just fine."

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[identity profile] graveyardwolf.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 03:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm Isaac Lahey," he said. "And my favorite Nicholas Cage movie is The Rock. But that's not my favorite Sean Connery movie."

Re: Introductions

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Solid choice, even if it's not crazy Cage. But now I have to ask what your favorite Connery is," James said.

Re: Introductions

[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Jeff Moreau. AKA Joker. And I'm just gonna say Con Air 'cause I don't know who Nick Cage actually... Wait a minute. He's the guy from the sucky old meta for Ghost Rider movie, isn't he? I think? Let's go with that."

Because he sure as hell wasn't running a lap. Not with his crutches.

Re: Introductions

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Should've stuck with the easy choice because your actual pick is terrible," James said. "But no lap for you. Good job."

Re: Introductions

[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
"So my bad movies are bad, but your bad movies are good?" Joker had to ask. "Okay, I'm glad we got that clear right off the bat. I haven't seen today's movie yet -- but I've suddenly got a feeling I'm going to agree with you about it."

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[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
"No, your bad movie is terrible. Mine is amazing. You underplayed both adjectives," James said. "But you're here to learn."

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[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, please, educate me, O bastion of wisdom!" Joker replied. "My tiny mind is in need of your teaching!"

Watch the Movie

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Con Air (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880/)

A newly released ex-con and former US Ranger finds himself trapped in a prisoner transport plane when the passengers seize control.

Full plot synopsis (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880/synopsis?ref_=ttpl_pl_syn)
flickofthewrist: (dixie drug store)

Re: Watch the Movie

[personal profile] flickofthewrist 2014-05-05 11:03 am (UTC)(link)
Five minutes into the movie and Flick knew it was going to be painful to keep watching but if it saved him from doing actual work? Well, he'd take the pain.

Review

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
"Okay, we only have a few minutes left. Really quick, what did you think? And if you didn't like this movie, take another lap!"
flickofthewrist: (loud as hope)

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[personal profile] flickofthewrist 2014-05-05 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Completely and utter implausible. Ridiculous. Stupid and his hair kept distracting me," Flick said before adding, "But, entertaining!"

He really didn't want to run today.

Re: Review

[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay, so, a) action movies are always entertaining, regardless of how bad they get, but more importantly, b), this was a star-studded spectacular of 'Hey It's That Guy's! I mean, like the total A-list of the B-listers! How can you not love that?"

Talk to James

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Why would you want to?

Theoretically, he has a TA job open, too, in case you want to take that for some reason.

OOC

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-05 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
I've never seen Con Air, to be honest. But I saw the trailers, which I suspect is basically the same thing as seeing Con Air.

Re: OOC

[identity profile] fly-so-serious.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
I have seen Con Air, in fact. And I can absolutely confirm that you're right.

Re: OOC

[identity profile] usedtowhizz.livejournal.com 2014-05-06 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
Ha! Thanks for the confirmation!
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