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September 18

School Bus

How does Harry know the route that Marcella and the lunatic are going to drive. I'm sure it was not supposed to be a coincidence that he is on the tracks above the bus as it goes by? 65.13.197.174 (talk) 01:59, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Shell, is that you? I thought you were blocked... Dismas|^(talk) 03:39, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Sci fi trailer

A year or so ago I saw a trailer for a sci fi show or movie that involved a casino in space, and some kind of heist by a group of thieves. I know that's not much to go on, but perhaps someone has some ideas? Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.76.48.158 (talk) 06:47, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

You may be thinking of the trailer for "Slingers". Trailer here.

That trailer looks awesome, but sadly It looks like it was just a trailer to shop around the idea to producers. I can't find any evidence that the film itself was ever made. (The creator's blog doesn't seem to have mentioned it since January.) APL (talk) 08:56, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Planet of the Vampire Women? Clarityfiend (talk) 10:34, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Maybe a bit of a stretch, but The Fifth Element has a scene that matches the OP's description 66.46.213.4 (talk) 20:39, 20 September 2011 (UTC)

Superhero Movie

In the movie, Dragonfly meets Human Torch. Human Torch's power is fire. When Human Torch uses fire, why does Human Torch yell? Fire's not supposed to hurt Human Torch. Did Human Torch forget that his power is called Fire?(Sean Archer123 (talk) 07:57, 18 September 2011 (UTC)).

It's not a matter of him forgetting, it's a matter of him being able to catch fire, but his body not being able to withstand bring on fire. Thus, humor ensues in this last of the funny films in that genre. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 14:55, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Looking for the title of a comedic movie about suicide, racial undertones, and coffee with whiskey

An African-American man is friends with an elderly white lady. She commits suicide, and he is blamed for murdering her. During his questioning by the police, his friends bring him coffee with whiskey. What is this movie? Dobermanji (talk) 10:43, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Well I can tell you that drink is called Irish Coffee, but I don't know the name of the movie I'm afraid. :( Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 15:01, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

More films like Smokey and the Bandit

So, I watched the classic Smokey and the Bandit for the second time and laughed my ass off. I am wondering, other than Dukes of Hazzard, are there any other hilarious good ol' boys (in lieu of the r-word) on the lamm from the law films? Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 15:25, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

According to Netflix: Smokey and the Bandit II, Smokey and the Bandit III, Stroker Ace, Convoy, The Gumball Rally, and Every Which Way But Loose. -- kainaw™ 16:26, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Other than Netflix suggestions. :p Already saw Convoy and Smokey II. You forgot Tank though, which I am currently watching. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 16:29, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

White Lightning (1973 film) and the sequel Gator (film) are similar in the car chase and fighting the corrupt police part, but more serious (especially the first one). StuRat (talk) 16:35, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Those sound a bit more what I'm looking for, but any comedies as well? Also, what's with Burt Reynolds and these types of films? I might also ask, any more films like Tank? (few problems can't be solved by proper use of a Sherman tank) Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 16:39, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Allow me to quote Robert Wuhl from his standup act a couple of decades ago: "Burt Reynolds makes a lot of bad movies. He makes so many bad movies that when someone else makes a bad movie, he gets a royalty. Have you ever seen Stroker Ace? That movie was so bad, I was surprised that *I* wasn't in it." ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 18:01, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Reaction. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 18:09, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

I remember hearing the "so bad I'm surprised *I* wasn't in it" line from Bobcat Goldthwait (in his Pulp Comics episode, I think). I don't remember what movie he was talking about. Attempting to find evidence on Google just now, I instead found it attributed to Gilbert Gottfried, with Police Academy as the referent! (Bobcat Goldthwait was in some of the Police Academy sequels.) If I'd seen Robert Wuhl tell the same joke, it wouldn't have been as funny because he doesn't have Bobcat's bad movie reputation as far as I know. But now I have this nagging doubt about whether my memory is correct. Thanks. 67.162.90.113 (talk) 09:58, 19 September 2011 (UTC)

Don't rule out the possibility that one of them stole from the other, or possibly both stole from someone else. There aren't all that many "new" jokes. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 11:16, 19 September 2011 (UTC)

Maybe one of the other sort of Gumball Rally films - Cannonball Run? --TammyMoet (talk) 18:39, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

That's more what I'm looking for, but dammit, it's not available on NetFlix instant right now! Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 18:56, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

This is actually an old television pilot, and it may be hard to find these days: [1] ...But it certainly includes your requested content of "good ol' boys on the lamm from the law" elements, as seen here: [2]. 10draftsdeep (talk) 20:06, 19 September 2011 (UTC)

Mega Man Legends

It it true the the Mega Man Legends series is for adult only in Japan and not for kids?Pokemonkids3 (talk) 21:08, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

No, someone vandalized the article. I've restored the previous version. Ian.thomson (talk) 21:10, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Mega Man Legend 2

In the PSP version of Mega Man Legends 2 is Sera still shown naked? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pokemonkids3 (talk • contribs) 21:10, 18 September 2011 (UTC)