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anazgnos
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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 Posted - 12/16/2003 : 17:25:12
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The premise, I suppose, is that the executive staff members who have recruited 'Dave' to stand-in for the terminally ill president have already entered into an activity that is so blatantly illegal that they cannot 'call his bluff' when he begins to wield executive power, lest they suffer reprisals. EVEN SO, I feel pretty sure that were this situation to actually go down, those staff members would make damn sure that the stand-in could not actually, legally take over the government.
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2003 : 20:37:41
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2003 : 20:52:03
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Whatchu talkin 'bout, anazgos?
 Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2003 : 21:01:03
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yep.i know i'm ignorant but give me a hint at least...
 join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 12/16/2003 : 21:56:36
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I think Dave is a movie, no?
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anazgnos
= Cult of Ray =
USA
383 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2003 : 22:24:59
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jeeeezus (think i've got a new catchphrase)...
Dave 1993 - USA - 110 min.
Director Ivan Reitman
Genre/Type Comedy, Political Satire, Americana
Allmovie review:
The ghost of Frank Capra must have smiled when he saw Dave, an amusing and effective update of one of Capra's favorite themes -- the scrupulously honest little guy who becomes a force for good against a corrupt system. Dave Kovic (Kevin Kline) runs an employment agency and seems to genuinely enjoy finding work for people who need it. He also bears a striking resemblance to the president of the United States, Bill Mitchell (also played by Kline) and occasionally gets work as a Bill Mitchell impersonator. One day, Dave gets a call from the Secret Service -- for security purposes, they want to hire him to act as a decoy for an upcoming appearance by the president. All goes well, but later that evening President Mitchell suffers a massive stroke while in bed with his mistress. Wanting to keep the matter a secret, two of the president's top advisors appeal to Dave to stand in as Bill Mitchell until he regains his health. One of the men behind this scheme, Bob Alexander (Frank Langella), hopes to use Mitchell's absence to promote his own right-wing political agenda, but after a few weeks "in office," Dave decides it's time to promote some changes of his own that will help increase employment and keep homeless shelters open. Dave also finds himself growing fond of Ellen Mitchell (Sigourney Weaver), the President's wife, while Ellen sees in Dave the idealism her husband left behind years ago. Dave features numerous cameo appearances by politicians, Washington insiders, and journalists; Oliver Stone also appears to explain a conspiracy theory regarding sudden changes in Bill Mitchell's behavior.
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I'm just sayin', is all.
"join the Cult of the Triforium / If we form a circle round it / in our white robes / God will surely play for us / the authentic Celestial Music / at last" |
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
1013 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2003 : 22:47:43
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Didn't Alexander Haig do something like this ?
The Cult of Frank: More Than You Think, For Less Than You Thought. |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2003 : 23:53:04
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lock and ban
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2003 : 08:11:16
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its a great movie! how can you guys not know it???? I understand if the damn dirty canadians on this board dont get it, but you real Americans???come on, guys!
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2003 : 08:44:14
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I showered this morning I'll have you know!!
And now, your moment of zen... |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2003 : 08:46:27
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I know....the webcam show was great!!!
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2003 : 09:18:48
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Happy to please.
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ProverbialCereal
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USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2003 : 20:18:17
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I thought he was talking about Dave Noisy at first.
I saw "Dave" a long time ago on... VHS tape? Is that what they're called?
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