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mattcanning

The Wizard (1989).

Dec 01, 2006 13:04

This movie came out on DVD in August due to huge demand (a petition was even drafted for it). I watched most of it last night and it was actually pretty good, considering it was more of an advertisement for Nintendo and Universal Studios. I could see why I was so interested in seeing it as a kid, although I remember having to wait until it came ( Read more... )

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mattcanning December 1 2006, 23:53:50 UTC

Do you find it interesting that he and Macaulay Culkin haven't really aged gracefully? They went from being the cutest kids in the world to looking a lot differently as adults. Was it Fred's sudden growth spurt to 5'9 which ended The Wonder Years? The show reminds me of the bittersweetness of growing up...which I never had. But that is what makes the show interesting to me. It reflects on what a normal and healthy home life should be, and I always thought that the mom on the series looked like Jeff's mom.

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mattcanning December 2 2006, 02:45:32 UTC

I'm not sure if you have a membership on IMDB, but if you do, check out Fred Savage Syndrome:

"Anyone ever heard of the Fred Savage Syndrome?
Heres a definition:

A tragic career-ending genetic condition which often affects cute child actors. FSS strikes at the onset of adolesence, turning adorable children into average-looking, or, in acute cases, downright homeley, adults. This syndrome is named in honor of its most famous victim, former child actor and current fugly adult, Fred "the Wonder Years" Savage .

Currently suffering from the illness is 'Frankie Muniz'."

I wouldn't by any means say Fred is ugly though, but as a child actor I can't imagine anyone not thinking he looked adorable, but these days it's not quite like that. Macaulay's face has totally changed though. He is engaged to the beautiful Mila Kunis though ( ... )

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brandnewlow December 2 2006, 00:42:11 UTC

hmmm..

i want snow!

mattcanning December 2 2006, 02:35:14 UTC

There's some here...

Snow is actually important for a few reasons. First people like it because it relates to the holidays and is generally something that makes them feel good (memories of Christmas). That directly relates to other good things like good for the people around them and the economy. For practical reasons, it acts as an insulator. The worst is when it's really cold with no snow at all (or because of it), like in 2002-2003. I want a repeat of last winter, which had snow, but wasn't too cold. Really long, dark, and cold (snowless) winters are pretty bad for a lot of people.