The_Munchmaster Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 As Good As It Gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Bram Stoker's Dracula Num Num Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave32 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Bang Rajan. Kinda the Thai version of '300,' set in 18th (?) century rural Thailand. Small village stands up to invading Burmese Army with no support. More interesting characters than 300. My favorite was the reckless drunk who turned out to be noble in spirit. Enjoyed it. It's short, clocks in just over an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave32 Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Interesting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_Rachan Watching the film, didn't realize there was a genuine historical context (though wiki is a shaky source). Eventually the village is wiped out, but it IS one hell of a story. : --- The Burmese forces encountered little competent resistance from the Siamese and advanced close to the capital, but refused to attack due to uncertainty regarding the strength of the forces they would have to face. There was much raiding of the surrounding country and, in addition to the general policy which required the submission of the Siamese, they began to demand the unmarried daughters of families as well, a policy which provoked the Siamese people into resistance. The beginning of resistance and the first notable appearance of Bang Rajan occurred when a group of Siamese from various villages - notably Sibuathong, Krap and Pho Thale - led by Nai Thaen, Nai Choti, Nai In, Nai Muang, Nai Dok and Nai Thong Kaeo lured a group of Burmese raiders into a forest with the promise of young women and then turned upon them, killing the entire group of twenty. After this they retreated to Bang Rachan where, we are also told, most of the population of the villages of Mueang Wiset Chaichan, Mueang Sing and Mueang San had fled. Bang Rajan is recorded as being ideally situated: "A place where foodstuffs were plentiful...a village on high ground and...it was difficult for the enemy to get at." In addition to its ideal situation geographically and its position as a focus of those fleeing the Burmese, Bang Rajan had at this early point approximately 400 fighting men who elected five leaders amongst themselves and worked on the erection of fortifications. There was also a Buddhist priest, Thammachot, who had been invited into the village monastery where he was held in great veneration by the inhabitants, who believed him to have great knowledge and power with regard to spells, charms and other incantations. The Burmese leaders camped at Mueang Wiset Chaichan, were aware of the slaughter of their men by the Siamese who had fled to Bang Rajan and sent a small force of about a 100 men to capture them. The Burmese were taken by surprise when they were attacked while resting and were almost entirely wiped out by the force led by Nai Thaen, who had been elected leader of Bang Rajan. News of this victory spread quickly across the country and resulted in many more people coming out of hiding to join the resistance movement, swelling the ranks camped within Bang Rachan to 1,000 fighting men. This amateur force was well organized along the lines of a professional military unit but were considerably disadvantaged by their lack of equipment, especially firearms, although this was countered to an extent by their great faith in the presence of the priest Thammachot and his various magic spells and talismans. Well aware that he was facing heavy resistance, the Burmese leader at Wiset Chaichanw requested reinforcements before sending another force against the village. He had underestimated them, as they managed to rout a second army of about 500 as well as a third force, again greater in numbers and under a new leader. A pivotal event occurred during the fourth attack on the village by a force of 1,000 Burmese under Surin Chokhong. This force was not immediately defeated by the Siamese villagers but their commander was killed and after much fighting the villagers retreated. At this point the carelessness of the Burmese appeared once again as they lowered their guard to begin preparing food and caring for the corpse of their commander. Seeing this, the villagers quickly returned to the field and the surprised Burmese force was truly routed and lost most of its manpower due to the determined pursuit by the Siamese villagers. While victorious again, the leader of Bang Rajan, Nai Thaen, was shot in the knee - an event which would have grave consequences for the resistance as it meant he was no longer capable of fighting or leading from the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I just watched "The Most Dangerous Man in America." About the pentagon papers and Danial Elsberg. Scarey when you stop to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Best not to stop and think about it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I watched Ratatouie a couple of weeks ago and surprisingly I really enjoyed it. Great animation and it's about food so good combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palatkik Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Just saw the torrent of "The Kids Are All Right". Oscar contender type of material - may not appeal to all, but well done all counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Hoy Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 "The Town" a "don't miss" if you like heist movies. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Hi, Recently saw: Splice - A lot like species. Not that great though. The A-Team - Rather enjoyed this one. Brought back childhood memories of watching the series Predators - Just another cash-in of the original Predator. Not very good. Prince of Persia - Movie of the games. Enjoyed this very much. Lots of cool effects. Robin Hood (latest one) - Enjoyed this immensely as well. Still to watch: - Toy Story 3 - Animal Kingdom - How to train your dragon - Machete Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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