keilbaca Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 *shakes fist* another reason why I am mad that I moved from San Antonio, TX. Its playing there. *sighs* its time for a dvd release for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 *shakes fist* another reason why I am mad that I moved from San Antonio, TX. Its playing there. *sighs* its time for a dvd release for me. just check the movie section you might find something there to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitgamer Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I met Bill Mitchell at the 2003 Classic Gaming Expo. He seemed glad that I recognized him and, for reasons unknown, seems very cocky. After a few minutes, though, he softened up, so maybe it's just a front. His clothes and hair are straight out of the '80s, which I appreciate. I respect people who dress like they want, regardless of fashion trends. http://brettweisswords.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 There is some controversy about how true to life this piece is. Some events may have been semi-fabricated. That might explain why Twin Galaxies doesn't mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) It's a nice dose of serendipity when two favorite bits of entertainment collide. This week, The Filthy Critic reviews The King of Kong, as only the Filthy Critic can. A movie about old guys playing old video games doesn't sound very interesting. Well, except to the people in this movie. That's because they live in a bizarre, insular world, where who holds the world records at Joust, Defender, Q-Bert and Ms. Pac-Man are not only important, but are the center of the universe. The movie features a cast of true-life weirdos and loners who are almost all men, almost all virgins, almost all social misfits and almost all so reduced to insignificance in the real world that they have retreated to this weird, competitive club where who can shoot the most space aliens in a 25-year old game defines manhood and courage. Just think about this: somewhere in this country right now there is a middle-aged man playing Mappy, not for fun, but to define his worth. That is a scary thought, mostly because we all know it's true. The review has a few spoilers (enough to suggest why Twin Galaxies isn't in a rush to endorse the movie), so be warned if you care about that sort of thing. The short version is, he loved the movie. Edited September 17, 2007 by skunkworx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 KoK already left the Twin Cities area. It played for no more than a month IIRC, & 2 of those wks at a suburban theater (where I saw it twice.) I went last Thurs, Fri it was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 for anyone who hasnt seen it yet, its on G4 right now, and next date is 10-10-08 at 3am and 12pm est Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbid Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 It's a nice dose of serendipity when two favorite bits of entertainment collide. This week, The Filthy Critic reviews The King of Kong, as only the Filthy Critic can. A movie about old guys playing old video games doesn't sound very interesting. Well, except to the people in this movie. That's because they live in a bizarre, insular world, where who holds the world records at Joust, Defender, Q-Bert and Ms. Pac-Man are not only important, but are the center of the universe. The movie features a cast of true-life weirdos and loners who are almost all men, almost all virgins, almost all social misfits and almost all so reduced to insignificance in the real world that they have retreated to this weird, competitive club where who can shoot the most space aliens in a 25-year old game defines manhood and courage. Just think about this: somewhere in this country right now there is a middle-aged man playing Mappy, not for fun, but to define his worth. That is a scary thought, mostly because we all know it's true. The review has a few spoilers (enough to suggest why Twin Galaxies isn't in a rush to endorse the movie), so be warned if you care about that sort of thing. The short version is, he loved the movie. billy and steve are both married with children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 billy and steve are both married with children He did say almost all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoFever1982 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I bought the DVD at Wal-Mart. Forget how much it was but it was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 There is some controversy about how true to life this piece is. Some events may have been semi-fabricated. That might explain why Twin Galaxies doesn't mention it. Actually quite the opposite - TG isnt going to talk about this thing forever - shelf life seems to have been a month - however they setup a section on their forums to discuss the fictional aspects of the movies. http://www.twingalaxies.com/forums/viewfor...f70c01cace44393 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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