What's perplexing you today?

glatt · 04-20-2010, 12:18 PM

Brendan Fraser. Why does this man have 51 acting credits in the IMDB?

Has he ever made a good movie? Is there such a thing as a Brendan Fraser fan? I don't begrudge him his success, but wtf? How does he do it? He keeps showing up in new crappy movies.

Trilby · 04-20-2010, 12:34 PM

I'm perplexed about the cost of sofas - why does a sofa cost 900.00 dollars?

And, should I get it?

PS I liked him in BeDazzled.
With Liz Hurley. Cute movie.

Shawnee123 · 04-20-2010, 12:48 PM

I'm perplexed, what the fuck is 900 dollars?

As to Fraser, I guess for the same reason Kate Hudson keeps getting roles, which is to say they're sorta cute and appeal to a wide range of people who don't like movies that make them think too much.

Undertoad · 04-20-2010, 01:18 PM

I liked Airheads.

Shawnee123 · 04-20-2010, 01:26 PM

Oh heck, I liked Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 days. I don't even like McConaughey that much ('cept for the indie film I just saw him in) but even the simple films can have a certain charm.

I'm just a big grumpy buffoon.

glatt · 04-20-2010, 01:29 PM

Bedazzled is a simile of his career. I think he may have sold his soul to the devil to get where he is today.

I'll admit, my memory of Airheads was that it was fine. But it's poorly rated in IMDB, and I honestly only remember a few gags, and none of them had much to do with Mr. Fraser. I was laughing at everyone else.

Undertoad · 04-20-2010, 01:42 PM

It's one of those comedies which you fault for not being realistic enough when you see it in the theater, but then on TV replays it gets better.

Clodfobble · 04-20-2010, 01:43 PM

As a kid, I loved Encino Man and must have watched it a dozen times.

What it boils down to is, he's an inexpensive kids' movie actor, mostly for tweens. But movies for tweens (like The Mummy, for example) have to completely look like they're meant for adults, or tweens won't be interested. Sometimes the adults get fooled.

glatt · 04-20-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

why does a sofa cost 900.00 dollars?

Because they can get away with it. People expect a sofa to cost that much.

Do you have an old sofa you liked when it was new? Have you considered re-upholstering it? Chances are you can get that done for about two thirds the cost and it will be made better, assuming the guys doing it know what they are doing. It's more work for you though, and you will be without your sofa for a month or two while they work on it.

Trilby · 04-20-2010, 04:21 PM

I have never, ever owned a brand new sofa. This one would be my first.

All my other life-sofa's were hand me downs - sometimes several times over. This last couch I bought from a woman who moved to OH from AZ and the couch has a definite AZ vibe - not my colors or pattern at ALL - is a weird zig-zaggy pattern of navy, gold, red...maybe it looked good on the mesa, but not here on the prairie.

Anyway - I guess like mattresses - sofas cost what they cost. sheesh. UNREAL.

BTW - I'm gonna get it. *don't guilt me, man*

Cloud · 04-20-2010, 04:33 PM

I can think of lots less appealing actors than Fraser, and there's nothing wrong with steady work, especially for an actor.

The Mummy movies and Journey to the Center of the Earth are solid entertainment. Blast from the Past was absolutely brilliant and funny.

I hate movies that make me think! Give me mindless action romps every time.

Shawnee123 · 04-20-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I have never, ever owned a brand new sofa. This one would be my first.

All my other life-sofa's were hand me downs - sometimes several times over. This last couch I bought from a woman who moved to OH from AZ and the couch has a definite AZ vibe - not my colors or pattern at ALL - is a weird zig-zaggy pattern of navy, gold, red...maybe it looked good on the mesa, but not here on the prairie.

Anyway - I guess like mattresses - sofas cost what they cost. sheesh. UNREAL.

BTW - I'm gonna get it. *don't guilt me, man*

Get it and enjoy it! Never mind me...I'm quite bitter today with myself.

You know, I've never had a new couch either!

Years ago my ex asked me if I wanted a new couch or a computer (when they were really just catching on with us non-technical people) and the rest is history.

jinx · 04-20-2010, 06:42 PM

Is it leather Bri? Pay more for leather, it's worth it.

HungLikeJesus · 04-20-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I'm perplexed about the cost of sofas - why does a sofa cost 900.00 dollars?

Compared to prescription glasses, or even sunglasses, sofas are cheap - for what you get.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-21-2010, 12:07 AM

The guy selling the sofa, bought it for 1/3 of list price.

04-20-2010, 12:18 PM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	What's perplexing you today? Brendan Fraser. Why does this man have 51 acting credits in the IMDB? Has he ever made a good movie? Is there such a thing as a Brendan Fraser fan? I don't begrudge him his success, but wtf? How does he do it? He keeps showing up in new crappy movies.

04-20-2010, 12:34 PM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I'm perplexed about the cost of sofas - why does a sofa cost 900.00 dollars? And, should I get it? PS I liked him in BeDazzled. With Liz Hurley. Cute movie. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-20-2010, 12:48 PM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I'm perplexed, what the fuck is 900 dollars? As to Fraser, I guess for the same reason Kate Hudson keeps getting roles, which is to say they're sorta cute and appeal to a wide range of people who don't like movies that make them think too much. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-20-2010, 01:26 PM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Oh heck, I liked Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 days. I don't even like McConaughey that much ('cept for the indie film I just saw him in) but even the simple films can have a certain charm. I'm just a big grumpy buffoon. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-20-2010, 01:43 PM	#8
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	As a kid, I loved Encino Man and must have watched it a dozen times. What it boils down to is, he's an inexpensive kids' movie actor, mostly for tweens. But movies for tweens (like The Mummy, for example) have to completely look like they're meant for adults, or tweens won't be interested. Sometimes the adults get fooled. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

04-20-2010, 01:18 PM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I liked Airheads.

04-20-2010, 01:29 PM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Bedazzled is a simile of his career. I think he may have sold his soul to the devil to get where he is today. I'll admit, my memory of Airheads was that it was fine. But it's poorly rated in IMDB, and I honestly only remember a few gags, and none of them had much to do with Mr. Fraser. I was laughing at everyone else.

04-20-2010, 01:42 PM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	It's one of those comedies which you fault for not being realistic enough when you see it in the theater, but then on TV replays it gets better.

04-20-2010, 04:21 PM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I have never, ever owned a brand new sofa. This one would be my first. All my other life-sofa's were hand me downs - sometimes several times over. This last couch I bought from a woman who moved to OH from AZ and the couch has a definite AZ vibe - not my colors or pattern at ALL - is a weird zig-zaggy pattern of navy, gold, red...maybe it looked good on the mesa, but not here on the prairie. Anyway - I guess like mattresses - sofas cost what they cost. sheesh. UNREAL. BTW - I'm gonna get it. don't guilt me, man __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-20-2010, 04:33 PM	#11
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I can think of lots less appealing actors than Fraser, and there's nothing wrong with steady work, especially for an actor. The Mummy movies and Journey to the Center of the Earth are solid entertainment. Blast from the Past was absolutely brilliant and funny. I hate movies that make me think! Give me mindless action romps every time. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!" Last edited by Cloud; 04-20-2010 at 04:45 PM.

04-20-2010, 06:42 PM	#13
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Is it leather Bri? Pay more for leather, it's worth it. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

04-21-2010, 12:07 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The guy selling the sofa, bought it for 1/3 of list price. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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