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Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-05-02 03:42:41 +0000

If the L.A. Lakers win the NBA Finals, I'll drink nothing but Stoli Vanilla for A MONTH.

Posted by dawnbixtler on 2006-05-02 04:18:46 +0000

The only _alcohol_ you'll drink will be Stoli Van, not the only thing, right?

Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-05-02 04:37:34 +0000

Water and coffee are permissable.

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-05-02 10:34:55 +0000

I haven't hooked up my turntable in my new pad, but one of the last records to go on before it was packed was the Was Not Was... Ronin has among the best car chases ever, and I speak as the owner of both Bullitt and The French Connection. Interestingly, everyone in the movie has a car from a different European make, so there's a BMW, a Mercedes, a Puegeot (FFS), a Saab, etc... Another great car chase in Jackie Chan's "Who am I?" which is OK, otherwise.

Posted by tgl on 2006-05-02 10:46:19 +0000

So, I have acheived car chase Nirvana via viewing, Bullit, Ronin, and The French Connection? Supposedly, the guy who did Ronin (?) has directed some web-only BMW commercials that star some up-and-coming heartthrob with great car chases.

Posted by cdubrocker on 2006-05-02 10:54:19 +0000

If you're looking for a good foot chase, check out the Hungarian movie "Kontroll." It has a totally mind-boggling scene that weaves in and out of the subterranean maze that is the Hungarian subway system. And it's a good movie overall, too. For car chase scenes, a couple fantastic ones are in "The Blues Brothers" and "The Transporter."

Posted by mr. mister on 2006-05-02 10:56:02 +0000

Don't forget the Blues Brothers, Speed and the Dukes of Hazard. Get my mirror! Where's my ribs!

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-05-02 10:56:03 +0000

I often hear debates about what the best car chase is, and people usually point to The French Connection as the best, and Bullitt as number 2. I think Ronin is better, and there are other greats out there, Blues Brothers?

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-05-02 10:56:58 +0000

I posted my Blues Brothers bit below, before I read MrMr's post.

Posted by mr. mister on 2006-05-02 12:50:55 +0000

good call on the blues brothers "I'll take four fried chickens and toast." "You better think!"

Posted by cdubrocker on 2006-05-02 13:06:30 +0000

I always liked that Aretha did "You Better Think" rather than "Respect."

Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-05-02 13:30:18 +0000

Both French Connection and Bullitt were mentioned on the back porch last night, too.

Posted by mr. mister on 2006-05-02 14:49:57 +0000

deinitely "think" is a jam. I also enjoyed when ray charles was shooting up his music store.

Posted by Miriam on 2006-05-02 17:30:20 +0000

I read the not Cheadle book of "Crash." It was all about f'ing gashes after car wrecks.

Posted by Miriam on 2006-05-02 17:33:02 +0000

What about "Convoy," "Any Which Way But Loose," and all those Burt Reynolds movies with Sammy Davis, Jr.?!

Posted by Null Protocol on 2006-05-02 18:12:33 +0000

Not to mention John Lee Hooker, Soulbrother #1 J Brown, and Illinois Nazis...

Posted by Null Protocol on 2006-05-02 18:13:13 +0000

I remember feeling like taking a shower after watching that Cronenberg flick

Posted by Miriam on 2006-05-02 19:52:38 +0000

Never saw the movie. Not sure if I still own the book; I think I sold it before leaving Boston.

Posted by Null Protocol on 2006-05-02 22:49:04 +0000

Cannonball Run! Smokey and the Bandit! What about the Eastwood/Chimp combo? A fighting man and his chimp! Now THAT's Cinema :)

Posted by Miriam on 2006-05-03 13:19:49 +0000

Now THOSE are chase movies!