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Post by EdoBosnar on Jun 19, 2019 2:51:00 GMT -5
That high shipping scam has been part of eBay for years. For me the scam ended up being eBay's own 'global shipping' option or service that many sellers (esp. private ones, i.e., not online bookstores that list on eBay) started using about 6-7 years ago to ship to non-US addresses. The rates are ridiculous: the item could be a single comic book or a paperback book priced at $2-3, and the shipping charge is over $20, and sometimes more. After about 2012, I've mainly stopped buying anything off of eBay, and when I do, it's from sellers in the UK, or sometimes Germany and France, who offer more reasonable shipping rates. Otherwise, though, I usually like to get things with the 'buy it now' option, or stuff that has no bids. I hate bidding wars - even though I've won most of the few I did end up getting into.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2019 11:45:52 GMT -5
Was 1982's Poltergeist the first ghost film to take place in the suburbs?
Prior to that, haunted locations were usually castles in Europe, Gothic mansions, mysterious homes in rural areas, etc.
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Post by Confessor on Jun 20, 2019 22:03:08 GMT -5
Was 1982's Poltergeist the first ghost film to take place in the suburbs? No. Off of the top of my head Halloween (1978), The Amityville Horror (1979), Carrie (1976), and The Exorcist (1973) all predate Poltergeist and all take place in a suburban setting. I also want to say that, although it's not really a horror per se, Rosemary's Baby (1968) was set in an apartment block in an urban setting.
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Post by bor on Jun 20, 2019 22:37:33 GMT -5
Was 1982's Poltergeist the first ghost film to take place in the suburbs? No. Off of the top of my head Halloween (1978), The Amityville Horror (1979), Carrie (1976), and The Exorcist (1973) all predate Poltergeist and all take place in a suburban setting. I also want to say that, although it's not really a horror per se, Rosemary's Baby (1968) was set in an apartment block in an urban setting. Would you really count Halloween or Carrie as ghost films? Scary/Horror sure but ghost film? Or is this a language thing and I am just not getting it where ghost refers to something more broad then actual ghosts?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2019 5:10:57 GMT -5
No, I was referring to spooks, spectres, phantoms, etc.
But I am glad Confessor reminded me of The Amityville Horror.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2019 14:24:03 GMT -5
First Day of Summer
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jun 21, 2019 14:45:55 GMT -5
First Day of Summer
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Post by brutalis on Jun 21, 2019 15:44:01 GMT -5
It's been summer since Early April where I'm at. The rest of you need to catch up!
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jun 21, 2019 16:19:39 GMT -5
It's been summer since Early April where I'm at. The rest of you need to catch up!
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jun 21, 2019 16:39:46 GMT -5
It’s must be true, we haven’t seen snow for the past month! Woohoo!!!
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Post by Icctrombone on Jun 21, 2019 19:43:02 GMT -5
First Day of Summer Child abuse ?
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Post by Confessor on Jun 21, 2019 20:06:18 GMT -5
No. Off of the top of my head Halloween (1978), The Amityville Horror (1979), Carrie (1976), and The Exorcist (1973) all predate Poltergeist and all take place in a suburban setting. I also want to say that, although it's not really a horror per se, Rosemary's Baby (1968) was set in an apartment block in an urban setting. Would you really count Halloween or Carrie as ghost films? Scary/Horror sure but ghost film? Or is this a language thing and I am just not getting it where ghost refers to something more broad then actual ghosts? Good point. I guess I was just thinking of horror generally. But no, Hallloween is a slasher flick, and Carrie is more like a supernatural high school film, I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2019 22:59:51 GMT -5
Icctrombone ... You may call it as you like; but I post it as a silly (no puns necessary) joke and nothing more. Child Abuse is not what I intended for.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jun 22, 2019 15:12:08 GMT -5
The Phantom Menace is the most satisfying of the first three Star Wars prequels.
It has heroes we can root for: the brave and well-meaning kid, the wise father figure, the dashing older brother figure, the beautiful damsel.
It has supporting characters we can root for: the kind of goofy but brave and proud Gungans; the outgunned but unyielding Naboo guards, the self-sacrificing mother.
It has a political situation that sparks my interest: the subversion of a decent but overly procedural political system that has painted itself in a corner.
It has nice lightsaber action, stuff blowing up and dogfights.
It has an awesome-looking villain who can literally dance around and over our old Darth Vader. Darth Maul might not have much depth, but he sure has moves!!!
It has a satisfying ending where we mourn some characters, cheer for others and look forward to the next chapter.
Attack of the Clones was marred by having Anakin described as a whiny self-centered brat who sounds like a bloody rapist. I expect to be rooting for the hero, not want to slap him.
Revenge of the Sith started well but shot itself in both feet when Anakin did a 180 degrees turn and became an absolute bastard for the flimsiest of excuses, just because the plot required him to. Blech.
Of the three, Phantom Menace strikes me as the most balanced and satisfying film. It’s not in Rogue One’s league, but at least it doesn’t have me rolling my eyes every so often.
There. I said it!
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Post by Duragizer on Jun 22, 2019 17:29:11 GMT -5
Star Wars is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
There, I said it.
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