Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-21

Does anyone out there have experience with using Handbrake / Subtitles / iPhone? I'm having problems… #
@GWCChuck I think I figured it out. I just wasn't getting any subtitles on the movies I ripped, but I think I had the wrong box checked in reply to GWCChuck #
Darth Vader gets his Christmas wish. (thanks @ms_charmaine) http://vaderloveschristmas.ytmnd.com/ #
RT @CriterionCast: AKIRA KUROSAWA'S RASHOMON – THROUGH NEW EYES [Film Review] http://bit.ly/8ahJGQ @Criterion @janusfilms @nwfilmcenter #
Hmm, so how much is this Band of Brother Blu–ray going to be? Amazon Gold Box? #
@Instanthunter I was hoping it would be in the $20 range. I think I'll wait. in reply to Instanthunter #
@petertravers First= Up in the Air (haven't seen it yet), never= Its Complicated. in reply to petertravers #
@NordlingAICN Our @CriterionCast episode of Wages of Fear should be up today or tomorrow, with special guest @MrBabyMan! in reply to NordlingAICN #
RT: @slashfilmnews: Peter Jackson Goes Blu-ray http://bit.ly/7zm869 #
RT: @elmayimbe: EXCLUSIVE: Could Spider-Man possibly rocking Hobbit feet? http://tinyurl.com/y9gtt5p #
If Tobey Maguire is Bilbo, and Elijah Wood is Frodo, what is the @Criterion connection? A: Ang Lee's The Ice Storm! #
@ElisabethRappe Thats how I felt when I discovered how many DVD's the library here in Portland had, and had access to. in reply to ElisabethRappe #
@Vactor There is an epic image out there of all of the characters from Venture Bros, which makes for a great background. in reply to Vactor #
@Vactor Hop on Skype, I have it. in reply to Vactor #
RT @CriterionCast: [Blog Post] Episode 17 The Wages of Fear [@Criterion Collection #36] http://bit.ly/7mO8OJ With Special Guest: @MrBabyMan #
So, we should expect some @Criterion New Release Announcements tomorrow (the 15th!) for March 2010. What are your predictions? #
Hey everyone, @CriterionCast is only two followers away from 600! Help us out! Check out our latest episode at http://criterioncast.com #
@rejects I would love to! Also, Neil, you should join us for an episode one of these days. in reply to rejects #
So the Lord of the Rings Theatrical Blu-ray's finally have a release date. I should be way more excited about this news than I am. #
@timbuel Agreed, although I say that now, but once these Blu-ray's are released, I might find it difficult to resist. in reply to timbuel #
@thepretension Thanks David, I'm glad we were able to get you over 500, but don't let that stop you from pimping Twitter on the show… in reply to thepretension #
Does anyone out there want to talk about the Dexter finale? We just watched it, and have unsolved mysteries. #
@StarBlush was it suicide? or the Trinity Killer? in reply to StarBlush #
@StarBlush confirmed where? in reply to StarBlush #
@kevincarr You sir, are insane. in reply to kevincarr #
@ilmsykma was it suicide, or Trinity? in reply to ilmsykma #
@ilmsykma Gotcha, apparently I need to go back and rewatch the death of trinity scene. in reply to ilmsykma #
It would have been sweet if Ridley Scotts Robin Hood was actually a sequel to Kingdom of Heaven. WIth Legolas. #
RT @CriterionCast: [Blog Post] Wait, What? The CriterionCast Is Heading To The Sundance Film Festival! http://bit.ly/6rIs9u #
Just installed the @hitfix iPhone application. #
I think I enjoyed the latest episode of The Venture Bros, way more than the finale of Dexter. #
The showdown of Brock Samson and Henchman 21 was a long time in the making, and well worth the wait. #
Hey all you podcast listeners and followers, why does @foxtotally only have 37 followers? You all need to go and follow his velvety musings. #
RT: @Criterion: Just announced: March 2010 releases, BIGGER THAN LIFE, DILLINGER IS DEAD, DAYS OF HEAVEN on Blu-ray! http://ow.ly/MpWc #
@cinematical Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. in reply to cinematical #
Batman The Animated Series Bible "This Is Batman, Not Jonathan Swift" http://io9.com/5426182/ #afternoonreading #batman #
Most Popular Free Mac Downloads of 2009 http://lifehacker.com/5427165/ #bestof2009 #bestof2009 #
@PDXfoodcarts Tweetdeck offers support for lists. in reply to PDXfoodcarts #
Finally watching Blast of Silence (@Criterion 428). That opening shot of the train coming out of the tunnel was freaking incredible. #
@RoboSexual haha, tell me about it. in reply to RoboSexual #
Watching Blast of Silence has made me want to rewatch Collateral. I totally forgot about Jason Statham's cameo at the beginning. #
What Lengths Will People Go For Money?: http://digg.com/d31CyDL?t #
Did you enjoy our latest episode, discussing Wages of Fear with @MrBabyMan, how about voting for us on Digg? http://digg.com/d31CyDL?t #
@zaibatsu Hey Reg, have you checked out our latest episode with special guest: @MrBabyMan? http://criterioncast.com/ in reply to zaibatsu #
@PDXfoodcarts Here you go: http://tweetdeck.com/features/add-create-and-search-twitter-lists/index.html in reply to PDXfoodcarts #
RT: @MrBabyMan: NPR reports Roy Disney has died. 🙁 Good night sweet prince. #
@ms_charmaine The name of our site, in the header image is the home link. in reply to ms_charmaine #
RT: @CriterionCast: [Blog Post] March 2010 Criterion Collection New Releases Announced! [@Criterion New Releases] http://bit.ly/8VJ9PO #
Down at the Lloyd, in line for an advanced screening of Up in the Air. Bring on the Clooney! #
What is it about the Lloyd Center theatre that always brings out the most annoying movie-goers in town? Seriously, shut the eff up. #
@Vactor I would love to join you on your Batman podcast one day. in reply to Vactor #
Just back from the Cartopia, to fill us up after seeing Up in the Air. George Clooney could sell ice to eskimos. #
It's interesting to think of all of Jason Reitman's primary protagonists, and how similar they are. #
Sweet, just got my passes for tomorrows Avatar screening at Bridgeport. Let's hope this txtmovieclub thing is legit. #
If I was part of the academy, I would certainly not vote for Up in the Air, but I have a feeling that it's going to get a lot of love. #
@VickiAlberts Thanks! It's actually at a different location, but I appreciate the help. in reply to VickiAlberts #
@rejects Dang, I want to visit the set of Predators. in reply to rejects #
So which of the March 2010 Criterion releases are you most excited about? http://bit.ly/7jf0y1 #
@thefilmtalk I had a phase in high school where I really got into that movie, and read the book, was just obsessed with most spy stuff. in reply to thefilmtalk #
Alright I'm here at Bridgeport, in line, ready for some blue aliens. #
Alright! Twitter is back, now I can talk about how much I loved Avatar! #
So, here are my thoughts: This movie is a proof of concept that a kick ass Thundercats movie is possible. Witty eh? #
Yes, obviously the special effects are worth the price of admission, however high they may be. #
No, the dialogue and characters aren't anything to write home about, but they are perfectly adequate. Except of course for unobtanium. #
Two worst things in my opinion: 1 Giovanni Ribisi's character, cartoonishly evil. 2 Unobtanium, how can you speak that with a straight face. #
So, in conclusion, I am going to see this movie at least two more times in theaters, buy the blu-ray, and marathon the special features. #
Oh wait, two favorite parts: 1 The animals, especially their sounds. 2 Seeing all the memorable Weta names in the credits. Gino Acevedo FTW! #
@Devindra I'm more excited about watching hours and hours of the making of this movie than watching it in 2d. in reply to Devindra #
Also, I want LOTR style commentary on this disc release, 4 commentary tracks! Plus a picture in picture of the pre-rendered stuff. #
Seriously, unobtanium? I can't believe that made it to the final draft. #
@Devindra they can be blamed for using it, when they could have called it something like pandorium, or pandorite. or anything else in reply to Devindra #
@FatboyRoberts it just felt like a big wink at the nerdy audience, in a movie where I didn't want to be winked at. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
@FatboyRoberts what are you guys showing tomorrow night? in reply to FatboyRoberts #
Oh, my other favorite part: Sully's atrophied human legs. Creepy as hell, I want to see some making of footage of those. #
@FatboyRoberts what time are you going to the screening? We have the podcast but I might make a late showing. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
@FatboyRoberts that sounds like a manageable screening time to me, I'll definitely try. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
So, do movie theaters that show 3D films still hunt for people trying to pirate it? They should just point and laugh. #
Oh, I get why they used it, but was the whole twin brother thing really worth the exposition? #
For all you Wired subscribers, there is a pretty awesome article on The Asylum in this new issue. #
I want to change my Twitter name, but all the variations of my name are taken, any thoughts hivemind? #
@Instanthunter dang, that ones taken too! in reply to Instanthunter #
@headgeek666 We're chatting about Butt Numb A Thon live right now over at http://criterioncast.com/live if you want to join us. #
Still chatting about Butt-Numb-A-Thon, over at http://criterioncast.com/live !! #
We're broadcasting live right now! Our episode 18, on Blast of Silence. Over at http://criterioncast.com/live #
We're still broadcasting, discussing the new Rashomon print over at http://criterioncast.com/live our Disc 2 of Blast of SIlence. #
Thanks to everyone who showed up in the chatroom for the first full length live @CriterionCast episode. It was a lot of fun, we'll do more! #
So, Avatar is playing at the Roseway at 10:30 in 3D for $9. I want to see it again, are you going too? #
@willschiff I don't think it was a gimmick at all. in reply to willschiff #
Oh man, do I stay in, watch Inglourious Basterds on Blu-ray again and upgrade to WordPress 2.9, or see Avatar again. Such choices in life… #
So have any of you read / listened to the audio book of the new Michael Crichton Pirate book? Any good? #
@FatboyRoberts that sucks dude, we're getting ready to head up to the Roseway, see you there? in reply to FatboyRoberts #
Alright Portland, we're at the Roseway for a second viewing of Avatar! Get out here! It's going to be epic. #
@KarenABorromeo well, I'm at the theater, for Avatar again. Take that for what you will. in reply to KarenABorromeo #
Why yes, the second viewing of Avatar was still flipping amazing. I noticed all kinds of little touches that I want to share with you all. #
Did you notice the fingers? The human/avatars have 5 fingers, whereas the Na'vi only have 4 fingers… #
Also, look closely at all of the species of creatures, they all clearly have similar features, hinting at common ancestors! #
I really hope they produce a sort of "Walking with Dinosaurs" style documentary for the bonus materials for the disc releases. #
Also, if you're going to the Roseway Theater, don't sit too far back, you want the screen to fill your entire field of vision… #
The more screen fills your field of vision, the more immersed you'll feel. The better the 3d will suck you in. #
It's also interesting how with the 3D, if someone blocks a section of the screen, or walks in front of you, it breaks the illusion. #
It fills me up with so much hope how each time the credits roll, the audience erupts in applause. Science fiction FTW! #
So, "the Company" in Avatar is Secfor, is that website "secforinternational.com" a part of the viral marketing? #
I think to tide me over until a blu-ray release of Avatar, I'm just going to rewatch the Skull Island scenes from Peter Jacksons King Kong. #
@amazon you are failing me today, with this replacement I am trying to get. I don't want a refund, I want to wait until the item is in stock #
Amazon is totally failing me today with trying to get a replacement of my 400 Blows @Criterion blu-ray that was damaged. #
RT @CriterionCast: [Blog Post] – Episode 017.5 – Disc 2 – On the Screen – Special Guest: @MrBabyMan! http://bit.ly/8dmPoo #
Hear me nerd out about The Iron Giant, Treasure Planet, and Titan AE on the latest Disc 2 Episode of @CriterionCast http://bit.ly/8dmPoo #
Hey all of you Southern California friends, Charmaine and I are heading down to San Diego for Christmas, only for a few days though… #
After watching tons of Alton Brown talking about veggies, I am now about to show Charmaine North by Northwest for the very first time! #
Dang, people weren't kidding about this new North by Northwest transfer, this movie looks great. #
Hey all you movie friends heading to Sundance, do you know of any available couches for Travis and Rudie? We're figuring out the lodging… #
[Digg this!] The CriterionCast – Episode 017.5 – Disc 2 – On the Screen: http://digg.com/d31DM4c?t #
@Devindra @kateyrich that's what its like in Portland when it snows, you better get out and play while its still fresh. #
@DrewAtHitFix perhaps you can drop a few hints, and let the twitter-verse play a guessing game? Maybe 20 Questions-esque? in reply to DrewAtHitFix #
@DrewAtHitFix is it because the film is currently in theaters, and no screeners exist? in reply to DrewAtHitFix #
Vanished Precambrian Life Forms Were Like Nothing Before or Since http://io9.com/5430484/ #paleobiology #ediacarans #