I've got "Beast with a Billion Backs"

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I've got a screener.

I've also got a two year old son, and if I want to watch/enjoy something, I've got to wait until after he goes to sleep.

So, I started watching last night at about 10:45 or 11:00.
I only watched about 30 minutes or so before I got too tired, but so far so good. I think it's better than "Score" so far. I laughed out loud at several parts...

I know what you all are thinking. "You call yourself a Futurama fan?!?! Down some Red Bull and eat some ground coffee beans w/ a spoon if you have to!"

Here's the deal, I'm such a big fan, I want to be totally awake when I see something I love (also why I don't go to midnight movies.)

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Try some coffee beans coated in chocolate. They work a charm. 

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I wish I had a screener! LUCKY DUCK!

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4 posts since April 2006...nice. Good on you sir.

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Eric is, how shall I say this, SELECTIVE in his posting...
 

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You mean he only posts to brag about having the next Futurama DVD a month before release. 

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That's right.  I didn't say he was nice about it...

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Darn it -- I am a big fan. Really I am.

I'm sorry I'm torturing you guys. I'm just so stoked about the movie. Futurama is my favorite all time show...

uhh...yeah, I guess I don't post here much... or ever really. I gots no time.

Just finished "Beast," and it is great. I liked it more than "Score."

I'll check out the special features this weekend.

Check out this picture



So, yeah, my inclination is to not spoil things. If anyone is interested in the plot or whatnot I can always do a review and put it in the spoiler/highlight thingy.

Alls I've got to say about this movie is

Love the tentacle!

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Nice...torture us some more, why don't you...

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Posting a picture of the DVD...I told you this guy was a jerk 

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Grrrr...you are torturing me!

If you need me, I'll be in the Angry Dome!

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So, which are you:

• A journalist
• Conan O'Brien
• An important critic
• A very large donor to Fox
REVEAL YOUR SECRET IDENTITY, CONAN!


And knowing that it's better than "Score" is enough for me.

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Originally posted by i_c_weiner:
So, which are you:

• A journalist
• Conan O'Brien
• An important critic
• A very large donor to Fox

REVEAL YOUR SECRET IDENTITY, CONAN!


And knowing that it's better than "Score" is enough for me.

It's me, Conan!

No, I would say none of the above. "Pseudo-journalist" I think best describes me.

Below I'll put the review I did for The Kansas City Star for "Score." I'm an employee who freelance writes sometimes. I might be doing one for "Beast." I'm keeping my fingers crossed.   :)

Oh and btw, if anyone lives (or will be in) the KC area, I'd be happy to watch it again and show you "Beast."

Here's my review of "Score."

 

Originally posted by *author*:

The Kansas City Star

November 27, 2007 Tuesday

'Futurama' fans: Be happy now

BYLINE: ERIC WINKLER, The Kansas City Star

SECTION: E; Pg. 3

LENGTH: 257 words


Futurama" fans, rejoice! The show has returned.

"Bender's Big Score" picks up where the TV show left off, with a sly reference to being canceled (Fox dumped it in 2003 after four years of monkeying with its time slot).

Fry and the gang are charged with making a delivery to "the Nude Beach Planet," where characters' naughty bits are cleverly covered.

While there, they meet some vile nudist aliens, who con everyone at Planet Express and take control of the company.

All the voice actors have returned - John Di Maggio as Bender, Katey Sagal (of "Married With Children" ) as Leela, and master voice artist Billy West (who voiced both Ren and Stimpy) as Fry, the Professor and Zoidberg.

The quality of the animation is superb, as it was on the TV show, but this time around the action is in widescreen.

The movie gives a new backstory to Fry's dog, Seymour. The heart-wrenching ending of the TV episode in which he was featured made some fans want to cry.

That we're now getting "Futurama" as a 90-minute movie instead of 22-minute episodes takes a little getting used to. It will eventually be broken up and shown on TV, and that may be the preferable way to watch this one - in four chunks.

There's no doubt, though, that "Bender's Big Score" shoots and scores. It's further proof that it's better to die and be revived than stretch it out and exhaust all possible story ideas.

Dang. I just read it again. I really dissed the Simpsons with that last line, didn't I?

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Originally posted by i_c_weiner:
So, which are you:

• A journalist
• Conan O'Brien
• An important critic
• A very large donor to Fox

REVEAL YOUR SECRET IDENTITY, CONAN!

5. Who at FOX did you shag?

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Originally posted by ericisbacchus:
There's no doubt, though, that "Bender's Big Score" shoots and scores.

... awkward.

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Originally posted by Frida Waterfall:
 ... awkward.

yeah, my editor mentioned that, and I thought about putting in a different analogy, but still liked how that sounded.

anywho -- important thing is I think you all will really like "Beast."

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After your taunting us with your DVD pic, it better be good...

Or I'll sick Clamps & Joey Mousepad on you

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Anybody care to join me in the Angry Dome?

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I'll break the damn angry dome...

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I think what you need is the Rage Dome.

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Sign me up for one.

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You all enjoy.

I'll be in the Uber-pissed Dome!

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Dang. I'll be in the Shame Dome. I'm sorry I've got everyone so riled up.

Y'all really will like it. Like I said, I'm a huge Futurama fan and I liked this one more than "Score."

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thats whats up tho. i ain't hatin. props to you for gettin the hook up. i do work for a local radio station so i get the same hookup with music and albums that come out.

but yeah, i can't wait to see this one... it won't be to long now. 

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Alright so we have

Seymour_My_Hero: Angry Dome
Otis P Jivefunk: Rage Dome
Frisco17: Rage Dome
Torgo: Uber-pissed Dome

Would any of you like to upgrade to the Freaking Ready to Explode Dome?

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Is it anything like that dome in Logan's Run? Because that dome was pretty wicked...

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Originally posted by Seymour_My_Hero:
Alright so we have

Seymour_My_Hero: Angry Dome
Otis P Jivefunk: Rage Dome
Frisco17: Rage Dome
Torgo: Uber-pissed Dome

Would any of you like to upgrade to the Freaking Ready to Explode Dome?

How about the "About To Go On A Multi-state Killing Spree" Dome?

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That costs extra...

Anybody else care to join seattlejohn01?

I'm also offering the "Hostile, Medically Insane" Dome

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Originally posted by ericisbacchus:
Y'all really will like it. Like I said, I'm a huge Futurama fan and I liked this one more than "Score."

Agreed.

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I'll be in the "Patiently Waiting Dome".

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Originally posted by SonicPanther:
I'll be in the "Patiently Waiting Dome".

You're no fun anymore.

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[Scruffy]Second[/Scruffy]

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Originally posted by seattlejohn01:
[Scruffy]Second[/Scruffy]

 

This is the time where Haddie comes in and says, "I OWN ONE SHARE OF PLANET KAJIGGERS!"

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"YOUR CAT STINKS AND YOUR APARTMENT SMELLS OF CAT PEE!"

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Haha! That is great.

Whats with the whole over exubriant spreading of the fact that this person has seen it? If not slightly annoying! But i can say that i have 3 movies to look forward to, while you have 2     

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Originally posted by boasel:
But i can say that i have 3 movies to look forward to, while you have 2     

Oh he's good.

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I got my screener today (too bad Fox cheaped out with it's generic "screener copy" garbage).

Get ready to laugh, people.  Fry/Leela shippers will probably be gravely disappointed, however. 

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So... those who dislike Fry/Leela will be happy or indifferent?

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It's just that they don't acknowledge the events of BBS at all. Leela shows no discernable jealousy about Fry and Colleen whatsoever. Total character resetting time (although Amy/Kif seem to have some rocky times ahead...).

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Correct me if I'm wrong, since you've seen the movie and I haven't, but I've been certain there'd be more jealousy aimed at Yivo than colleen(assuming they aren't one and the same).