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I'd be impressed if two dimes and a nickel come out.

My credo:

"I’m definitely very interested in experimenting with exactly what is the common definition of a film. I’m looking to truly try to push the medium of film to it’s maximum potential as the complete combination of all other art forms. I want to do large sections of films using only music, I want to sometimes cut out the audio at random in a scene to emphasize certain things. I want to mess with chronology and sense of place of the viewers. I want to confuse and yet delight them. I want to insert a half hour long surreal dream sequence in the middle of a movie about a high school drug dealer. I want to challenge viewer’s perceptions of the meaning of life and sex and death and all in between. I want to inspire others while also overwhelming them. I want to be misunderstood by some and massively appreciated by others. I want to define for someone what exactly is a good film. I want to direct the hell out of a scene. I want to find that perfect shot. I want to change someone’s life by making a movie. I want to perfect the art form and yet be different from everything else within it. I want to experiment and never be complacent or unoriginal. I WANT TO MAKE SOME FUCKING MOVIES."

I heard that more than once yesterday.

MistaMista, isn't it easy to combine other art forms? I think truly experimental films push film into an exclusive artform in and of itself, separate from all others. Don't you think?

I like that credo, though.

I was just assaulted. Right outside my house. I called the police...I'm filing a peace order and pressing charges tomorrow for 2nd degree assault.

Are you ok XDCX?

Holy shit man. Are you alright? Was anything stolen from you?

What a fucking scumbag whoever did it to you. Holy shit. Sorry to hear this.

It was somebody I knew...somebody I considered a friend.

It's a really long story...involving a girl. In a nutshell...her and I haven't been getting along lately. So she came up to my house...with her boyfriend. Her and I got in an argument...and when I turned around to walk away...her boyfriend jumped out of the car and blindsided me. I've got a black eye...a minor neck injury (probably whip lash), my ribs hurt a little...and I rolled my ankle.

He got me from behind...there was nothing I could do. These two...they're supposed to me two of my best friends. Guess I was wrong.

That fucking infuriates me, XDCX. I wish there was something I could do.

xxx, I'm so sorry to hear that man. They didn't reinjury your wrist did they? Good luck with the police report and everything that follows bro

Man that sucks. I hope your neck and ribs feel better. And all goes well tomorrow with all that legal stuff tomorrow.

I think that you're right to some extent. I've just always liked how truly exellent films are able to provide audio, visual, and mental stimulation, which each seem to me to be seperate elements that can be individually provided by music, paintings, and books. Films are also relatively the youngest art form among the major groups. It represents the modern medium of artistic expression. I can see why you feel it's unique rather than a combination, to some extent.

My neck is what's bothering me the most right now. I turned around just as he was coming up to me...and he punched me in the eye. I went down to one knee...I was dazed. He came over and started kicking me...he punched me in the other eye...and then he grabbed me by my neck and just started twisting. I truly believe he was trying to break my neck.

I was able to fight him off...and I got back up to my feet. When we finally got face to face...he decided to walk away.

Right now...I'm just confused. I don't think its something I really need to understand...I don't know why it happened...it just happened. Sorry if I'm not talking coherently right now. I'm just typing the thoughts going through my head.

This girl...she was supposed to be my best friend. Her boyfriend and I got along ok, too. I don't know why this happened. But I will be pressing charges tomorrow...and his ass will be going to jail.

I probably oughta go to the doctor tomorrow too and get checked out...just to make sure its not more serious than it is.

Thanks for the well-wishes guys. I'll be ok.

I think I gotta agree with something Turi said to me one time. I think I am the unluckiest guy on Earth! At least sometimes anyway.

So sorry to hear this, XDC!

What a horrible thing to go through - I hope you get the justice you deserve, and that you get well as soon as possible.

XDC wow that guy was out of line. If you did get in an arguement with the girl the guy should not have started a fight but instead told you or her to clam down. Best Wishes with the charges hope that guy gets what he deserves.

That sucks XDC. There are some real morons in this world. Dont' stoop to their level. Do what's right to protect your rights and see to it that both these assholes get what's coming to them. Don't fret over thinking these two were your friends. They're the ones with the problem, not you.

XDC -

I suspect the feeling of betrayal hurts more than any of the kicks or punches. Its a tough way to learn a lesson but you're definitely better off without this bitch in your life.

You're a kind, sensitive guy. Do what you feel you must (with the law enforcement agencies) and move on.

Anyone ever have an endoscopy? I'm due one in October. Does it feel like eating bacon whilst half of it is swollowed and the other half you're chewing in your mouth but the whole thing is connected by the stringy fat?

I did, Turi.

The doctor will deaden the throat area so you won't really feel any probe going down. You can't eat or drink anything for about 8 hours before so I guess one of your bartenders will have to be laid off.

Plan on having someone else drive you to the doctor (it'll be a few hours afterwards before you should drive).

But I can binge afterwards right?

Leterrier to Direct The Incredible Hulk

Continuing its strategy to independently develop and produce a new slate of feature films, Marvel Studios - a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. - has signed top rising director Louis Leterrier to direct a new big screen adaptation of The Incredible Hulk, based on the legendary Marvel Super Hero. The announcement was made today by Michael Helfant, President/COO of Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige, President of Production for Marvel Studios.

Leterrier recently directed Transporter 2, which opened at the top of the box office earlier this year, as well as the critically-acclaimed Unleashed, starring Jet Li, Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins.

The Incredible Hulk will return to the roots of the long-running comic series, combining a well-developed character storyline with incredible action and fun. Zak Penn, who previously collaborated with Marvel on X2 and this summer's smash hit X-Men: The Last Stand, is writing the script. The project is being produced by Avi Arad, Kevin Feige and Gale Ann Hurd and will be executive produced by Michael Helfant and Ari Arad. Marvel Studios will begin casting immediately. No release date has been set.

"Leterrier has a tremendous passion for this genre and shares our vision for the new direction of the 'Incredible Hulk' franchise, one of the gems of the Marvel Universe," said Kevin Feige. "We are very excited to be working with such a talented director to bring one of our pre-eminent Super Hero franchises back to the big screen, and we are certain that he will bring the Hulk to life in a way that will appeal to a mass audience as well as the core Super Hero fan base."

Leterrier will be formally introduced during a Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 22.

Universal will distribute The Incredible Hulk domestically and in various international territories. This project, the second feature film to be produced independently by Marvel Entertainment, is expected to be financed through Marvel's $525 million revolving film financing facility.

Source: SuperHeroHype.com

XDC, that sounds verz lousy. I hope you feel better. You need of course to go to the doctor, as far as I know police might need some proof of your injuries. Good luck, you are on the right side!!
And how come you are unlucky? You are as lucky as to have board of friends!

Jesus Christ dude. You need to fucking stick up for yourself. You should have gotten right up after he blindsided you and kicked his fucking ass. That would have been self defense. Stop taking people's shit.

This coming from the guy who whines about girls all the fucking time?

Who said he didn't stick up for himself? I mean christ, he was attacked FROM BEHIND, by his FRIEND. I'd be a little shocked, myself.

Yeah. Wow. Have you been sucker-punched before? It's not that easy to recover.

Way to kick him when he's down.

Pat's been in many fights. He knows when one is sucker punched in the neck while in a turning position it's very simple to quickly register the thought and use hybrid martial arts to destroy his foe.

I don't necessarily think it is unique. But I think it should be. I still don't know what Cinema is.