…is the film which I was asked to sardonically recap.
This, I started to do while watching it for the first time in ever and ever. Turns out that The Oyster Framer is a film far too beautiful to recap, and one with which I have fallen deeply in love. (In this video, I explain why I can not properly and in good faith recap this heartwarming and v sexy story..)
Additionally, Alex O’Loughlin removes his pants. Often.
Ess has requested that I create this page so that you may have a safe space in which to discuss this film since you may here be no holds barred. It’s all yours…Godspeed!
Love,
Sardonic
1. YAY for this page! Thanks Maha!
2. I don’t know who Kimmer #1 is, I thought she was a poser.
3. KimmerNY needs to see the movie before she can properly comment.
You are v v welcome, Ess. I have rectified your name
I hear Kimmer#1 is a total B.tch.
Needless to say: SPOILER ALERTS!!! Do not read if you haven’t seen the movie (and want to)!
What do I want to say? Ok first let me ask this burning question. In the movie, when Jack goes to the P.O. to ask for his package (package *giggle), she asks his name and he says “J. Flange”. She asks if he made that up? I never got the reference. Is that an Aussie thing or is it widely known and I am a sch.uck?
Also, I have to say I ADORE Jim Norton (Mumbles). He has the most amazing voice!! I could listen to him and Alex banter back and forth all day. i think they were a perfect pair. When Brownie tells him the condition of letting him lease the Oyster field, but he has to take Mumbles with him and Alex “wakes up” and says no way, he could die in the next year. I loved Mumbles being insensed that they were talking about him dying right in front of him.
And I always wondered why Jack didn’t tell Mumbles why he stole the money? Why did he let Mumbles think he was just being a common thug? BTW.. how exquisit was Alex in that scene?? such passion. I have watched that confrontation over and over.
ESS! I will get back to you this evening — I am running around far too much today to do anything but a quick and dirty. Hear that Alex O’Loughlin? I only have time for a quick and dirty. CALL ME!!
Flange…all I can say is ‘urban dictionary’ *giggle*
OH EM GEE! is that an Aussie thing becuase I have never heard that before. lol!
And that is what I will say to my friend when she asks why is that line funny. Look it up dude, look it up…..and no it has nothing to do with the train part as wikipedia suggests…..keeping looking, yep, there you go…..
Neither Mark nor Sheila asked me what flange means, so either they didn’t get that there was a joke there or they did know what it means and didn’t think it was funny…so it was probably the first one.
A flange is a v@dge. I think that term may be a Commonwealth one…? Would explain why you’re not 100% familiar with it?
Thank you for writing his name…which made me imdb him and realize my mistake. That relationship was pure fkn gold. I loved the confrontation scene so much — I actually really loved that Jack didn’t explain why he stole the money. For Mumbles, no reason would have been good enough; nothing compares to making an honest living. Brilliant, really.
Excellent scene. Through and through.
“That relationship was pure fkn gold.” PURE FKN GOLD! I think quite possibly my fave match up to date. They were BRILL together! Makes a bit more sense now. JT was good in the movie, but his role wasn’t ‘great’…
Did ya notice that Mumbles alludes to the fact that he could be there for the same reason? That there was a reason he stayed there too. I love that scene so v v much.
YES! And actually Skippy scared the sheet right out of me. And I absolutely loved that scene between Mumbles and Flange. It was excellent that they merely skimmed the surface of why Mumbles was there (for clearly the same reason that Flange might have to be forced to remain (i.e. on the LAM. Love that word.) LAM!! CALL ME!! It was excellent that this wonderful writer didn’t have to Clarica beyond a few words. She wrote with the implicit knowledge that her audience was smart. Love that v much.
I’m not so smart that it didn’t take me several watching to catch that. Also, in the beginning of the movie, right after Jack does the robbery and the cops are searching the truck before leaving the city, Mumbles tells Brownie not to “encourage the pigs”. Heh.
I *loooved* the pigs line!!!! Mumbles stole my little heart.
On Sun Jul 10th, 2011 6:28 PM PDT
westy59 , OK NOW I get whey she was so amused by his name. XD XD Poor guy!
Hi Jade — and welcome!! I believe this is your first comment at Sardonic. Thanks for jumping in
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Have done, thank ya. Yay, another Alex related thing to distract me from real life! XD
I didn’t think I’d like this movie as much as I did, but damn it, if it didn’t win me over completely. Didn’t hurt that Jack was pantless several times, and the tats were all there and stuff… (yeah like I need to explain my reasons to you guys, eh?)
But like Ess said, the only thing that really got me, was the deal with his sister. I pegged it down to men being idiots and stuff, but her situation didn’t seem nearly as dire in the end as the convo at start made it seem?
I dunno, between Jack and pearl on the jetty, and getting his wounds seeing too… not to mention when he’s looking under the pier for his lost mail… I may have lost the plot(line)…
Hi Jade! (waving furiously!!)
That scene looking under the pier. Wow. That is one nice proper bottom, for sure!
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Hi again Jade!
I must admit, I really don’t like the original tattoo on his back — someone sent me the pictures of the new one, and I fkn LOVE it. Hard.
The film snuck (sp?!) up on me, too. A really gorgeous movie.
Re men being idiots; also, men feeling the need to fix everything on their own.
The wounds seeing to part; I loved the detail of his shorts having a hole in them. Hilarious.
THe holy underwear. LOVED the detail. A woman director for sure. I rewatched this scene today for proper research and I think her hand grazed the FOY for realz! When she was tending to the first set of cuts. Watch! You’re welcome. “packed lunch” HEH!
I had to Google “oyster farming” after seeing the cuts across his body. They are as mean as fkn KOALAS.
And can I just state, once more, that I really and truly love him thick. His body was exquisite in this film — I much much much prefer him thick than to the current slimmer state. It’s a primal thing.
He was cut up because of the dog, not the oysters right? He fought the dog during the whole race. Lol!
His body is bangin in this movie no doubt. But then I see the new mens fitness mag pics and those rock my world. I cant decide. At least leaner he is still solid head to toe. I would grapple with him either way. *sigh*
Ooooooooh! From the dog!!
And here I was thinking wtf kind of creatures are these crazy oysters.
Omg. I am so dumb.
Oh M, I love you so much.
Oysters are like fkn Koalas.
Awww. I love you too!! HUGSIES!!
On Sun Jul 10th, 2011 6:30 PM PDT
hehe, just come back to catch up… gotta say, I’m amused here
I just re-read the interraction, and I too am laughing
Never saw a good shoot of the “new” back tat anyone have it or a link?
http://alexoloughlinrocks.com/galleries/v/candids/2011/hawaii_04/aol_hi_020411_09.jpg.html
Darn those shorts!!!
That set of running photos nearly brings tears to my eyes – so good.
These i’ve seen thought maybe there were better ones out there. Strange how he looks so very thin in clothes but not out of them……so yumlicious
I liked it more than I thought I would too. (The extent to which the Backup Plan influenced my opinion remains to be seen). Now I’m trying to convince my friend to watch it but she continues to stare at me with what I call her judging face.
Awwww. She doesn’t know what she’s missing! It’s such a sweet movie — she should see it for Mumbles alone!
Your friend sounds like a judgy b.tch. I like her already. Have her come over here and be judgy along with the rest of us, please.
I just checked out the meaning of flange…pretty hilarous!
Mumbles was a great caracter. They played of each other so well! The dying dog scene was funny even it was sad at the same time. Alex referred to this scene in an interview as typical australian humor : ) I think part of the reason this movie is so great, that you don´t really have big expectations and then it just “charms” you. Alex is not yet the sex symbol he is now, still so boyish here.
The movie is filled with corky caracters, such an enjoy to watch several times!
The dog scenes. All of them! Love them! I tried not to think about the reality of it and just enjoyed the humor in it. Still my favorite line from the whole movie: Sister “what happened to the carpet?” Jack “I cut a dog out of it”.
Couldn’t they just pick the dog up? I guess it wouldn’t have been nearly as funny.
I nearly wet myself laughing. From beginning to end with the dog; starting with when he pulled the pillow off the bed and started tearing into it, while Jack looks over, and then rolls over into his covers like a little kid. And then that HILARIOUS and TERRIBLE “ransom” note with underlines and ALL CAPS. So fun.
I wanted to be those covers. True.story.
I wanted to throw myself on to his head.
ACA
Do I need to put ‘SPOILER ALERT’ on this comment because believe me, I think I am the only person not to have seen TOF.
Anyway, I’m not totally sure I want to watch this movie. Two things have made me think this way.
1. The dog DIES?? I hate movies where animals die. I always end up a weeping mess.
2. I read somewhere that he used a boysenberry fruit roll up as a mask and a lobster (this cannot be right?!?) to commit the robbery? WTF – see, right here, if I were reading this on a synopsis of the movie, I would hold true to my opinion that Oz movies are v v good or v v bad. The mask and lobster would have made me think bad.
The irony of an Aussie possibly having to put “spoiler warning” is kind of hilarious. Aren’t we the last ones to see everything except Neighbours???
1. As I said on twitter, I didn’t think it was that sad, neither Mark nor Sheila thought it was sad either. But I don’t want to lul you in on false pretences.
2. He does indeed. He totally thinks he’s Ned Kelly
it’s part of the hilarity of the movie, don’t let that stop you. As for the lobster you have to watch it, lol then you’ll see the bit where my guy friend went, “wait did he just mail himself a lobster? I’m confused. Is this whole movie about a lobster he mailed to himself?” I have since established he never EVER watches anything with AOL for plot.
LOL!!!! Mailing a lobster?
Omg I love your friend. Surely he was staring at The FOY.
The execution of his robbery plan actually went off rather well. Who knew you could knock somebody out with a lobster? McG and the 5-0s would have been following that false trail for at least 15 minutes.
The dog dying is one of the funniest scenarios in any movie I have ever seen. Trust.
The fruit roll up + lobster? Brilliant!
I have to agree here, Westy. I too cry my eyes out when animals die. But the entire plot line around it is hilarious! It’s not mean spirited or anything… They handle the sitch very well, I thought.
I read a review on Amazon when I was buying the movie that someone stopped liking AOL becuase of this scene. WTF? They need to speak to the person who thinks his acting is POETIC. Maybe between the two of them we can find a sense of humor somewhere..
POETIC!!!!
Roses are red
Violets are blue
AOL is dreamy
He makes me creamy
POETIC!!!!
Great, I just woke Not McG up with my laughing! He’s not amused. But I am DYING!!
xxo
Oh McG, let us glimpse the FOY
We want to play with our new toy
Not removing your pants would be an epic FAIL
Because we all know the peen weighs in at whale
Love love love!
Jade mentioned Jack getting his wounds dressed. So here’s my next question, was she coming on to him or not? Sometimes I think yes and other times I think she was just messing with him. But she was a bit flushed there at the end.
I totally don’t think she was coming on to him.
Her being flushed, though…she’s around that thing nearly naked. She would have to be fkn dead not to get flushed. Or my mother. True story.
Also. All lesbians agree with me on said point.
I dunno. When she asks him what he’s thinking, she seems a little let down by his response. Like, d.mn, she was hoping he was thinking he really wanted to show her the FOY. She is an older woman after all. (prob younger than me…v.v.sad)
lesbians. heh.
Hmm. Dunno. We are ALL CAPS DISAGREEING. I think she was merely toying with a little boy. On purpose. I recognize her behaviour since I do it daily, see.
Also, did I mention? I wanted to throw myself at his head.
Actually you said “on” his head and I’m still trying to decide which one. Either could be fun and I’m having fun thinking of the different possibilities!
PS. I like your style.
That wasn’t a typo. For real.
On Sun Jul 10th, 2011 6:33 PM PDT
See our dvd cover is different to yours M, http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/809578 and it so leads you to think the film is about AOL and Kerry Armstrong’s characters, which it of course, isn’t. Also the description on the site is very different to the one on the back of the dvd, the one on the site basically telling you the entire plot.
So weird!!
It’s also wierd that it says he’s a 23 yr old when he specifically says in the movie he’s 24.
Australian reviews of things can be shocking, especially when it’s for something that isn’t so popular. In one of our papers here they used to review Supernatural and would get the characters confused all the time. Considering we are behind and all they would have to do is get the info off tv.com (i.e. they don’t even have to watch the ep), but that was clearly too hard. I wonder if they expect us to take their opinions seriously when they can’t even get the details right.
I do remember one paper saying AOL was wooden, way to support an Aussie actor lameo Aussie paper.
FOY could be wooden
To be honest, I hardly knew about AOL before he went to the States. I had seen him in Mary Bryant, but that was it. Didn’t know it was him until I started watching 50 and found out on the internets.
Gracie, this is because he did not do the compulsory time in either Neighbours or Home and Away, I reckon.
lol oh because the media is so nice to Holly Vallance who used to be on Neighbours
Sheila has seen Mary Bryant, but I haven’t…what is up with that Sheila?
Our Sunday Magazine in last week’s paper had a nice article about Holly. Even mentioned AOL! Because now he is fa-mous.
I have not seen Mary Bryant. Should I?
Wasnt he nominated for several awards for that? Funny they think he is wooden now. Though if they are only speaking of his McG role, it is somewhat understandable if they don’t get the character.
Exactly, I’ve said it before, as an Aussie actor to get on in life you I’ve to appear in one or the other. Some people have to do both because they are shocking. Holly Valance was shockingly bad in Neighbours & is now in a Fosters beer commercial, also she is engaged to a bloke who is worth about a gagillion £’s
A gagillion £ ??
I don’t even know what that means. Or the why of it.
I am a firm believer that too much £ makes people for sh.t and with wanting moral compass.
Give me a working class lifestyle any day, mate.
Foster’s beer is shockingly bad. So it figures Holly is in an ad for it. She has just done an Aussie film which re-affirms my belief yet again, there is no middle road for an Oz film. You decide whether this is v v good or v v bad.
yeeeeeahhhh…. TOF looks like academy award material next to that. lol!
Hah, Westy you are hilarious. So true about the Neighbours and Home and Away thing.
Clearly they, drunk, neither watched the film nor read the script nor spoke with anyone attached to it.
I think she was doing her thing where she was coming on to him but there was enough plausible denyability there that you could think she wasn’t. The way she said it was a “pleasure” to tend to his cuts def made me think she was not adverse to the idea!
Finally! someone besides me thinks that she was not totally opposed to getting with the FOY-in-training.
If he hadn’t c@ckblocked himself by continuously steering the conversation towards her husband, they would have been making it like pancakes on sunday morning. Because she was totally eyes.xing him.
But I think he was smart to keep the FOY-I-T in those holey briefs. It would have made the plot a lot more complicated if they had done the deed. So for the audiences’ sake, thank you Jack Flange, for having tunnel vision and not thinking with your lunch.
Yeah when she asked him what he was thinking, I don’t think she was expecting him to come back with a ? about her husband. I mean, for realz?He could have said, “I have something for your sore back right here…” But yes, in the end it was good that he kept his lunch on ice. Brownie already lost it enough when he knew what kind of bath she wanted.
Also, she totes touched the FOY when tending to his cuts. She is my hero.
I thought the Mrs Oyster Farmer was a way more interesting character than the mail carrier love interest.
stephaniejane2: “Thinking with your lunch.” O.EM.GEE! I am dying here, dying, dying! LOL! It’s noon in my time zone, and I just finished eating lunch (*giggle*). True.story.
P.S. Last February, I became obsessed with buying/watching TOF DVD when I read an AOL fan’s description of the first aid scene. Had to have the DVD even though it was pricier than my usual DVD purchases.
I am super glad I finally saw TOF and am now a TOFFY. Is that FY stand for F.ck Yeah? And I’m proposing that we co-opt the word “lunch” to refer to pre-H50 FOY and come up with a new word for the mid-day meal. Also “first aid” is now sardonic code for pre-s.xing. PROPOSED.
F.ck Yeah!
In scene when he drops Pearl off at her house and they kiss before parting, she totally feels up his moobies. Love.it.
I want to prepare Jack’s lunch, give him first aid and moobie exam. True.story.
PEARL that is her name. Hopefully she also has her maternal/nursing instincts turned up to 11 so our boy Jack is well taken care of. The never-filmed script of TOF:2 probably includes a scene of Pearl & Jack rubbing topical ointment on each other’s backs & a$$es to treat the bruises they got sitting on those marbles in that tub. Just me or did that thing look beautiful as a work of art, but hella uncomfortable to actually sit in??
So glad to hear that – was pretty and such a nice effort – but I can’t imagine it would be comfortable to sit in. Not at all like the taxi-driver-back-massaging-bead-thingy it was modeled after – which also does not seem that great. Maybe if we floated in the water on the FOY it would be better – yes yes – that would work.
I can’t imagine that the marbles felt v good after all the a.s splinters Pearl must have gotten during pier s.xing scene. Plus, why were Pearl and Jack in Trish’s tub? Out in the middle of the yard? WTF? This scene confusered me.
I too was v confused.
Why wasn’t she sitting on his head?
Was it a Cialis commercial?
Plus, why were Pearl and Jack in Trish’s tub? Out in the middle of the yard?
During a party at which the entire town was present?
I mean… it was kind of a random ending for those two but that lady director, whose directorial decisions we have heretofore praised to the skies, must have a feet in your face fetish that she needed to get out there before her movie ended.
“feet in your face fetish” heh…..
How about “The FOY in your face fetish”? I’m v sure that all FUCUPs have this affliction. Or in TOF terminology “lunch in your face fetish”
Hey baby… You wanna put your lunch in my face? <– would that even remotely work as a come-on or would the guy think you're trying to steal his food??
I am dying at this entire conversation!! Everything!! Cialis commercial, packed lunches, stealing food…*wipes tears*
Kimmer: “Cialis commercial”
You are the best!! I’m dying, dying, dying!
Based on Jack’s performance at dock, he probably doesn’t have ED.
Moobie exam! **DYING!! I liked these Moobies but not the Mooney Moobies. True.Story.
I’ll grab/caress/feel/massage his moobies any.day any.size any.temperature any.hairiness. N!p Tats are visual instructions on how to treat the moobies. True.story.
As the only Oyster Farmer lover from Oz, I will state that this bath tub at a party business is NOT the norm. It makes no sense. There is no inside Oz joke. It’s just weird.
The only parties I’ve been to where a bathtub has a starring role is when it’s filled with ice to keep the drinks cold.
The writer of this movie was for sure an exhibitionist. S.xing on the pier, then the bathtub in the yard…in the middle of a block party.
And the sink.
Don’t forget the sink; when he pushed her in and then just walked away. Loser.
I heart all of his moobies.
The Mooney Moobies. I can’t….god help me….I just…can’t…
My favourite scenes:
- Flange’s nose bleed during his first kiss had me laughing out loud.
- I found the entire doggie sitch ridiculous and hilarious.
- The negotiation as to whether or not Jack would take Mumbles.
Believe it or not, the pier s.xing was my least favourite because:
- They didn’t use a condom.
W. T. F?
- At the sake of having all y’all quit me, I don’t think Jack Flange looks like a good kisser. He doesn’t open his mouth enough. Not that I need to stick my head in his mouth, but you’ve seen the size of my lips? I need a man who opens his mouth and doesn’t just purse-kiss. Blekh.
- I hated that it was a 1 minute s.xing. How crushing.
Fave lines:
- “Swim! Don’t wobble.”
- “You’re an environmental Philistine!”
- “Oyster eaters make better lovers.”
Two additional observations:
- I appreciate v v much that he has hair on his chest. I don’t understand why they make him take it off for H50.
- I am also digging the fact that his body’s thick. Big fan of thick.
xx m
The nose bleed – v v random and funny!
The negotiation on taking Mumbles – pure joy! “I am still head of this family!”
I have to admit, the pier scene, though not my LEAST fave, was not everything I had hoped it would be. heh. Maybe Jack had a condom in his pocket. The camera was v far away when they started.. but I just think they looked v v uncomfortable. How can you expect to have a long go at it (long) when you are trying not to get splinters up your .ss and lets not forget, he had to protect the FOY. She was probably ready to get him off her. But I too, thought the 1 minute s.xing thing must have been disappointing for her…but totally realistic. (no reference to Not McG)
I think the kissing thing is Alex’s style. Noticed this in most of his onscreen kisses. He has said onscreen kissing/s.xing times is not sexy and not at all like kissing his girlfriend. Girlfriend CALL ME!
“I am also digging the fact that his body’s thick. Big fan of thick.” – Major big fan of thick. I am torn between this body and the one just unveiled in Mens Fitness Mag. Depends on my mood…
The new improved back tattoo – Primal. hot.hot.hot!! I think we are in the vast minority.
Oh goodness. DEFINITELY this body over the Men’s mag body. Again — it is a completely primal thing for me. I like thick men that shadow me if standing in the sun. It’s about protection…plain and simple. Are we really? In the minority, I mean? That back tattoo is extremely sexy (not the one in TOF, but the new one now).
I can’t comment on the new back tat because I haven’t seen it, but I didn’t like the one in TOF.
I didn’t like the back tat in TOF — I have only ever seen that kind of tat on a female so was a little thrown. The new one is tribal and gorgeous. I don’t know where the pictures are…but someone here will surely know where to find them!
M, I tried to post links to the pics but they didn’t post. Can you check your filter thingee to see if they hit? They are pretty hot, but damn!
With pleasure… (from AOL Rocks)
http://alexoloughlinrocks.com/galleries/v/candids/2011/hawaii_04/aol_hi_020411_09.jpg.html
http://alexoloughlinrocks.com/galleries/v/candids/2011/hawaii_04/aol_hi_020411_07.jpg.html
You’re very very welcome.
Breathe, westy, breathe.
Brown paper bag, CALL ME!
Awesomeness. Thanks for that Ess. Much prefered to the original back one.
Dear M, have you see Alex stand next to Scott? (giggle) he could shadow you, even at his leanest. Trust! James Marsters doesn’t even want to fight him. I think he could protect you.
With that said, I can’t argue that there isn’t an extra layer of imhotstuffitis that he was strutting around in all it’s glory here.
And yes, we are in the minority on the back tattoo. At least to all the b.itches on twitter. (j/k *hugsies* twitter girls, hey!!) I was the only one who liked it!
WHATEVER! re the not liking the back tat! The fk is wrong w/ people?! THANK YOU for posting the photos. Eeeee!! Yay. They are spectacular.
On Sun Jul 10th, 2011 6:47 PM PDT
P.S. He can still shadow me. And protect me. My ovaries are sighing v v loudly.
On Sun Jul 10th, 2011 6:47 PM PDT
I think what I found so amazing about the nose bleed was that it was completely and totally random…and when she asks if he’s alright, he ignores her Q and answers by saying “I’ll run you home.” How perfect of a reaction is that? Especially since he’s left her with her arse, literally, in the sink.
Re the pier scene — I just watched it again (you’re welcome) — and there is no way he slung on a condom. Absolutely no way there was time. Foolishness.
You know…Flange (heh) was 24. That pier scene makes a whole lot more sense now for me.
As for the splinters; that was EXACTLY what I thought — I wrote something to the same effect in my response to Granmama!! SPLINTERS!!
Well. He wasn’t really kissing her much during the 1 minute shambles of s.xing. He kept moving his head around or something. I was laughing wondering if he was trying to sniff her hair or wtf?
His kissing on-screen is a #FAIL. I will let you know how it is in real time. For educational purposes alone. Obvi.
xx
“and when she asks if he’s alright, he ignores her Q and answers by saying “I’ll run you home.” – that was kind of a McG moment, yeah? lol!
24 yr old s.xing – “young dumb and full of c…” Explains the pier scene all too well. I think thats what they were giggling about afterward. heh! I also think he was trying to keep from pushing her off the end of the pier. They started at one end and 1 minute later were half off the other end! hmmm..that may not have been a bad 60 seconds after all. but.i.digress.
Pushing her off the pier. So many splinters on her back and bottom.
Not quite sure I found that too s.xy — the hard pushing. Like, was he trying to see his peen come out of her nose? Whatever, I shall once again state for the record that I am v fkn stupid. He can push me off a pier any day.
MAHAMAHAMAHAMAHAMAHAMAHAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m still without my own Internet connection, so I’m outside in the freak’en dark, batteling bugs and once again stealing my neighbors signal so I can ‘enjoy’ reading what wonderous comments my buddies have written about TOF and W…T….F …..the pier scene was your LEAST favorite part and now he can’t kiss and again with the lack of TV chest hair . Plus, not even a mention of the pantsless AOL. OMG, when he dropped his pants, I thought I was going to c…. oh nevermind. I give up with you woman. There is just no pleasing you. And ESS, you too?? WTF. The only thing I disliked about any of these scenes – they were too damn short and I wasn’t in any of them.
I’m going to stumble home now (damn it’s dark out here,) take my medicine, go to sleep and dream of piers, boats, oysters and a gorgeous, naked, baby smooth Alex because….I do know what pleases me.
Your Grandmama.
Fantastic. How MUCH do I love that Maureen is a thief in the night on the wi-fis?! Granmama! Watch it again; he is NOT a good kisser on screen. He’s all pursed duck lips and no nibble. Blekh. I will say: I loved the ease with which hebecomes pantsless in this film. Really appreciate this;like everything is some sort of tear-away, but better.
Seriously! That scene in which Brownie goes to wake him up, was his pants lying.on.top.of.him? Because I swear they just fell off when he got out of bed. Or maybe there WAS a reason he was singing “wakey wakey hands off snakey!” I must rewatch this scene for factual edification. I’m a trouper.
“Was his pants lying on top of him” hah!!!! I noticed that too — speaking of junk…he most def was organizing something when he stepped into that shower. I love boys. True story.
“he most def was organizing something when he stepped into that shower” – hee hee, yeah. He was protecting the FOY even then. That’s why this scene is so much better than the pier scene.
OK, still haven’t seen TOP, so I’m barely skimming these posts – just don’t want to feel left out ({sad}) – but I had to comment on Grandmama Maureen – please get your internet thingy fixed because I fear that you may be in danger of being arrestered for lurking in the neighbor’s bushes whilst borrowing their internets! You are killing me – me with the overactive imagination – seeing you huddled, hunched over your laptop – in the scrub brush!
Oh, as stated above, I haven’t read totally, but picked up on something about AOL not being a good kisser – and since we line up here – I shall volunteer to test this theory out, Line forms to the right, ladies. TO,THE.RIGHT!
I’m third in line! He can duck lip me any day.
KIMMER!! Have you seen this yet? **sigh**
Happy to say thagt I have FINALLY seen TOF and…. I AM A TOFFY! I loved every. Minute.
YAY!
double YAY!
It is the most gddmn charming movie, isn’t it??
Whenever someone comments on this page it makes me want to watch it again……
Ditto. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to handle my addiction.
My week off has been well timed. Otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to keep up this week.
Easy fix for that…schedule ur day around ur addiction. The less that interfere with what makes you happy the better!
ACA. Nothing for weeks from this page and then someone watches the movie for the first time, a new TOFFY is born and my e-mail blows up with all the comments which makes me want to re-watch this gem.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! I KNEW IT!!! I FREAKING KNEW IT!!
Yay! Another TOFFY!!! Epic!
Ya hear that Westy? Sheila?? Huh? Huh?
Yeah…another TOFFY!!
Blah, blah, blah.
Sheep and lemmings, #justsayin
I didn’t see any sheep in the movie?
Were there lemmings?
Is this an Aussie term?
I haven’t heard of it……
‘I haven’t heard of it……’
This is not surprising.
“This is not surprising.”
OI! Come on I think I do alright keeping up with you guys most of the time…ok hardly ever.
YEAH!!!!!
TOFFY!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah yeah yeah YEAH!!!!!!!!
Kimmer…..do u have a sudden desire to eat a fruit roll up off of a mans face or get a good (although short) tossing on a pier??
No to the fruit roll up, but I always did like piers…..
And, I LMAO when Jack ate his mask – because, that was A LOT of fruit roll up!
I would totes eat his fruit roll up……feed me…oh wait wrong movie.
TOFFY that I am, I am re-watching it today. At lunch. And maybe later this afternoon at home. Anywhere that no one will bother me.
I clearly need to see this movie.
Yes, you must. Then come here and tell us all how much you loved it. And declare that you are a TOFFY!
And it will still be just Sheila and me against the wor-lllll-d.
Ok I’ll admit this just for you Westy. It’s you, Sheila and my friend Lee against the world. She thought it was boring.
YES! you do!! Someone posted the entire movie on youtube. I can’t get on there at work so I can’t post the link. But if you do a search of the movie title you should be able to find it. If not, I’ll post it late tonight when I get home.
Ahem.
when exactly did this YouTube upload happen?
As in, I could have watched this gem sooner?
Duuuuuuude!! Don’t even go there! I KNOW I have told you this before…. I have provided that link to several FUCUPS now, I would never hold out on you, my dear. In fact, I think I posted it somewhere publicly on this site. I just can’t for the life of me find it right now. Probably somewhere before TOF got it’s own page. OH! Maybe on M’s “good to be back” page when she first said she had watched the movie last summer. That’s probably where it’s posted…
First sign of a new addict, regret & self-recrimination they didn’t try it sooner.
LOL true, but in my defense I was avoiding this pg because I hadn’t seen the movie yet so I didn’t see the youtube announcement!
Whaaaaat??
You have not seen this movie?
See! This! Movie!
About the wound dressing scene, I thought it was a bit weird/strangly funny when Jack adjusted his FOY before turning around! Again here is where it shows that a woman directed this film, no way a guy would have teased us (women) with the cleaning of the cuts on his legs. Just great!
The pier sex scene was a disappointment and awqward to watch. They should have just shown us a heated start and jump 30? minutes forward with them just being out of breath and swetty…
Paula! There wasn’t even ani.ple nibble in that awkward s.x scene. WTF?! If I were her, I would have punched him in the throat and thrown him over the pier for such a sh.t performance. Wait. I don’t think he was adjusting his junk; I thought he was being shy and placing his hand over it to hide it…? His junk. Heh.
Paula, I’m with M on this. I think he was just covering his junk. not adjusting. But totally agree and thanks god that a woman directed this work of art!! Not only did she clean the cuts, she lifted, yea I say LIFTED the underwear to get at them.
His facial expression: priceless
Give.this woman.a.friggin.award!!!
This beat the pier scene in every aspect. (sorry Grandmama!)
I AM ALL CAPS AGREEING WITH ESS. For the record.
Maha: You certainly know how to get your Grannies panties in a twist, don’t you? I always told you, we AOL fans are a devoted lot and will defend our man to the death..just like mama grizzly bears protecting their cubs.
I doubt any actor relishes doing sex scenes (naked w/strangers, cameras up their butt, awkward positions, gawking crewmen & critics cutting their performance to shreds) & I certainly don’t think they are a true representation of who the actor really is. But….anytime, anywhere, anyhow, I can get a glimps of AOL naked, semi-naked or just thinking about getting naked, I’m lapping it up like an old hound dog in heat because nothing ignights the party in my pants like that man. I shall say no more.
Grandmama Mo xxoo
Oh my goodness. I believe the *only* reason I would ever become an actress is to get on-camera s.xing with pretty men. Even if it meant a camera up my bottom and a microphone above my head and some man screaming BITE HER BOTTOM LIP! True story.
Hi ESS: He actually did both. He adjusted his smashed area (those jeans were damn snug..thank you God) and he also briefly covered his manly delectables out of shyness. Boy, those women down under are really brazen. She barely knew the guy and thought nothing of fiddling around his manly tidbits. I was impressed.
No worries mate…that pier is really only big enough for two anyway and I call dibs. Actually, I couldn’t get enough of both these scenes. Ahh, the stuff of dreams. Grandmama
I v v much liked his jeans in this movie. I also appreciated that they were wet, exactly where his underwear would be as they should still be wet/damp from the dog race. AGain, only details a woman would get.
Hi Kimmer: Hey, I could have used one of your maps last night. It was dark, very dark. Don’t worry, my neighbors won’t have me arrested, they actually enjoy my antics & I’m sure don’t care I’m signal theiving. It was just kinda fun imitating McNinja, going stealth & thieving in the night. No bushes, I found a “nice bolder” to plop my a.s on. This silliness still comes in second to the time I was hovering in my crawl space, without electricity, during a windy/electrical Hell-storm, holding a flashlight in one hand, a cocktail in the other, my lap-top on my knees & laughing hysterically at a freshly aired Sardonic Recap. God I miss them. Is it September yet?
For sure. I’ll join you in the Kissing Line to the right (I take it Beyonce is still shaking her booty to the left.) (You are too funny woman.) We’ll be in luck too because it appears the Kissing Line will be shorter than anticipated.
Sending Hugsies, Grandmama
Maha: Who are you trying to kid, gorgeous one? You don’t need to be an actress to be s.xing pretty men. You must have to beat them away with a stick…just walking down the street.
ESS: “Young, dumb and full of c….” I have not heard that one in many years and .. I LIKE it & must use it. (I am such a thief.) Thank you.
Dear Aussi Friends: What IS the deal with Aussi men and tatoos? I’ve never seen a man from the Land of Oz without such adornment. Not complaining mind ya, just wondering.
Oh….FYI……Young, dumb and full of c….’s, third round on the infamous pier was nothing short of spectacular! Granny
Granmama, thank you. But men don’t approach me. Ever. It’s fkd. It may be my peg leg. (Just kidding.) But thank you; you’re really sweet.
Re tats on Australian mens >> I would guess that maybe Maori culture has influenced the tats a great deal…?
Grandmama. You are so hilarious.I just about had tears coming out of my eyes. Classic stuff!
As for Aussie men and tats. I’ve never noticed it before, but I sure do now. But I think they’ve become more common (or maybe I just notice them because after 25 years of not liking tats I’ve now changed camps and decided I do???). I know a lot of football players have them now, with a few (thankful none from my team) sporting full on sleeve tats.
Ladies! Dana has put up our podcast — check it out here: http://alohavermont.com/2011/07/09/new-hawaii-in-vt-podcast-summer-series4-h50sardonic-talks-h50-themes-captain-cargo-pants-naughtiness-ensues/
I am an utter fool.
Xxo
I made it through the entire podcast! Very long indeed. So “libran” on You to apologize for possibly affending others with Your strong opinion on cheeting/reality shows ; )
Here I was thinking that H50 is just another show for our brief entertainment and You and Dana find so much to talk/analyze about. I feel I am getting smarter just listening to you two talk : ).
Awwww thanks, Paula! You made it through the entire thing!! Hurrah!!
Yes…the convo sort of took on a life of its own, didn’t it?!
I’m not smart…but I pretend it really well.
Dana is a smartie. For sure.
Its’ going to be tomorrow befrore I can listen but I.can’t.Wait!!
You were awesome! V much enjoyed it!
BTW – I did not judge Special Kaye by her looks. I just didn’t want to see McG be the rebound guy while she’s getting over her dead, still as yet unnamed fiance who got blowed up. Ick!
Non-sardonically, I am v v humbled by you mentioning me in the podcast! Like WOW, really?? I know I go on and on (and on) about my love of the McG, but I v v v much love me some DDK/Chin! And I felt v v much like the fish out of water by thinking him the Moral Compass when everyone else was saying Daniel.
Thanks, love! I think a lot of people would have wanted him to be with a woman who looked a little different — sadly. Thing is, I think she’s so v pretty, thoughnot a bombshell…and loved that she obviously has brains. As for mentioning you — OF COURSE! You are the one who made me sit up and take notice. So, your name had to come up.
x
I am at 38.43 in this podcast, and I can’t get any further. I’m crying in frustration. Will have to try again later. I am so frustrated I need to go a.smash someone, anyone, RIGHT NOW!
RANDOM STRANGER, CALL ME!
And if that isn’t ENOUGH, Channel 10 here has decided to air a political program instead of the season finale, which is now delayed by about 40 minutes.
F.KN A.HOLES!!
How rude was that right?! They could have at least said, H50 will commence at 9:40 or whatever time it wound up starting. I looked up the carbontax tweets and half of them were people going, so when does h50 start? Makes me think s2 won’t be airing here any time soon.
Yeah, nothing on their website to say it would be delayed. Who gives a f.ck about the carbon tax anyway when we all want to see McG! Not like the tax was a big surprise anyway. EPIC.FAIL channel 10.
It did concern me that I had begun acting like I was 13 when I started yelling at the tv, “I don’t care about carbon tax, give me my 50!”
I was right there with you yelling at the TV! My Not McG wondered why I was so upset. He has no idea of my McG sickness. He thinks I just like the show in general. hee hee.
Fkn KOALA!
Channel 10 is a fkn KOALA.
Agreed. Ironically it is kind of the Koala’s fault at the end of the day. Carbon Tax is all about helping the environment (koalas).
Wait. Whu?
Why you frustrated?!!!!
Westy59 & GLBali – I really want to party with you two. You ladies are crazy funny. I can relate to screaming at the TV – how dare anyone mess with our show. We are addicts all. What the Hell is a carbon tax anyway???? Grandmama
Hey Grandmama. I think you could show us a thing or two about partying. (Also, Bali is half my age, so I will fade early.)
A carbon tax is what our illustrious govt is forcing upon the big polluters of industry in Oz to force them to cut back on – well – producing carbon. The idea is good, the formulation of the tax is not, and really, unless CHINA does something, nothing anyone else does will make much difference.
I can’t comment on the carbon tax because then I’ll have to sign up for anger management classes. As for me and partying! H!. My name and partying is so rarely used in the same sentence, even when I was on Contiki, which is all about the partying.
Bali, at your age I was a party animal! Completely burned myself out, which is why I am now reduced to fantasies about McG. No energy for anything else!
Hey Gals; I still think there be lots more partying in you two, but I understand about fantasizing about McG. Such fun, but so exhausting. G
Fellow Sardonics
I need your help! I really want my bestie to watch this movie and as wonderful as your posts above are (I truly do like them, how can you not?) in order to convice my friend to watch I’ll need more than pantslessness as an argument. (Crazy huh?!) So what do you think I should I say to her to convince her to watch this movie, because so far I am not having any luck!
Honestly? Pantslessness is not enough?! Dump your friend. Just sayin’…
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She said she’d rather watch the backup plan and I feel I need to convince her to watch this movie owing to it’s quality, not just the AOL factor. Although that doesn’t hurt.
I still haven’t seen The OF. I’m pretty sure if a pantsless AOL doesn’t convince her, she’s really a lesbian.
You need to find better friends (NOT because she may be a lesbian, for the record), but he is so PERFECT that even lesbians should want to see.
“I still haven’t seen The OF. I’m pretty sure if a pantsless AOL doesn’t convince her, she’s really a lesbian.
You need to find better friends (NOT because she may be a lesbian, for the record), but he is so PERFECT that even lesbians should want to see.”
OMG, I’m not a TOFFY, I’m a LESBIAN!
The curse of putting things in writing.
Now it’s come back to haunt you. 
hehehe.
Convince her on the idea that she has no idea what it is about or what comes next – I found it completely unpredictable (even confusing at times) and was a nice change from so many other movies and shows. and I didn’t even need the subtitles!
GL – just tell her to suck it up for 2 hrs to watch this movie because she will thank you after! His movie is just beautiful. Slyly funny, sweet and charming. If she likes a good story and a good laugh she will thank you. The pantsless Alex O’loughlin is just a bonus. I plan on getting Not McG to watch his movie because I know he will love the humor in this movie. It’s just a great movie all around.
Thanks Ess. I intend to quote you directly.
@westy. I picked it up at a JB Hi Fi for 12 or so bucks. LOL My poor friend. See I can’t ditch her because not only did she allow me to make a detour to San Antonio and spend two hours buying cowboy boots last time we were in the US, but she got me into 5 0. Dear friend, if you ever visit here. I’m sorry. Love you!
Then all you can do is duct tape her to the chair and force her to watch. She can’t be all bad if she introduced you to H50 – thanks God she did, or we wouldn’t have youuuuuuuuu. xxxx
*blushes* and vice versa.
Cowboy boots and Converse…I like your style, Bali!
She is truly a great leader and I love her v v much!
Flattery will get you everywhere.
S.xing favours all around, FUCUPs!
I KNEW it. You are such a sl.ut! I like!
Aaaaaaw. THANK YOU for living in my internets home!!!
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Bali,
We may be the same person.
My fave converse were specialty made: red and yellow and on the side is written “female canuck” for my personal site
I own too many converse.
My boots are from Austin. That is all.
Also — your friend may be a lesbian. NO H8!!
Specialty made cons? That’s pretty epic. You can never own to many cons. Red and yellow ones sound pretty cool. Yay! Another person who owns cowboys boots.
Here are the specialty made cons: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mahaz/4226938256/in/set-72157622231302105 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mahaz/4226169701/in/set-72157622231302105/ x
Your cons are very cool.
my cons are jealous of their awesomeness.
My cons would like to make your cons pantsless.
That means we are now equal!
GL – san Antonio is awesome! Love that place.
Westy – find this movie & watch d.mmit! You will thank me!
I feel now that I must go in search of this movie.
Love. If you can’t find it — let me know. I will get it from ebay for you and send it.
Westy, do you realise you have been hounded to watch this movie since JULY?!?!?
And it is 1hr 27mins of my life that I will never get back.
Yeah we so built it up too much for you. It was always going to be impossible to live up to.
Honestly, I didn’t *hate* it. I probably should not have watched it so late at night. It’s not a movie I would normally have watched, though. Had I seen a preview of this on dvd while watching another movie, I probably would not have rented it.
But really, I’m glad I did see it, if only to satisfy my curiosity and reaffirm my belief that I am a McG fan all.the.way.
I’m sure there are some other JLo rom.coms to watch…
Oh. Ouch. Ess, you hurt my soul!
Hugsies!
Heh
JAYNE! I LOVE your av! Whoever convinced you to get that crumpet and use it as an av is BRILLIANT! FKN BRILLIANT!!
Now we just need to find one for our little infant sardonic. A pacifier perhaps?
Jayne’s pic just makes me hungry
but I like it.
A pacifier? Hehehehe or a joey, if we feel like being patriotic.
Just trying to make up for the 87 minutes of your life you won’t get back, my love.
Isn’t it just lovely by the riverwalk? And the people! Truly the nicest people I’ve ever met. I’d move there in a heartbeat if only there wasn’t that humidity that turns my hair into one giant ball of friz.
“A pacifier? Hehehehe or a joey, if we feel like being patriotic.”
I thought we were trying to get deported to Hawaii?? Why the h. e double hockey sticks would we want to be patriotic NOW??
Says the person with the FKN koala
Oh. Yeah. he he
Bali. To whom are you speaking? I have lost the way…!
Also…to all: please say hello to latest FUCUP Audra, who is commenting at this page >> http://h50sardonic.com/2011/03/29/pilot-part-6/#comment-3097
I was speaking to Ess. Apparently I am not as good at checking and using this site with my phone as I thought.
GLBali – Glad to help out our H50 Sister. Here’s my take on TOF. I knew nothing of this movie when I purchased it. I only bought it because it starred AOL & therefore well worth the cost & my time no matter what the movie was about. What surprised me was what a gem of a film it turned out to be. it was filled with honest, down to earth, flawed, funny, genuine characters living & surviving in real life situations. The writing, directing & acting were excellent & the scenery wild, beautiful & peaceful. It wasn’t action packed or glitzy, but it made me feel happy, sad & sometimes I just laughed hysterically. It held my interest throughout & by the end, I wound up really caring for all the unique people in this quite little town in the middle of nowhere. I don’t think a person can ask much more from a movie. I highly recommend it. LOL Granny xo
PS: AOL did not disappoint either, but that’s another story.
Thanks so much Granny! I apprecaite the effort you’ve gone too! You too Ess. This will help me convince her for sure! Failing that I’ll use Westy’s idea and tape her to a chair. Will let you know if I’m successful or not. All this talk of TOF had me rewatching it last night.
WESTY – I’m apparently lost, as usual, but am I to understand YOU have not seen TOF? If so, I am truly shocked. If so, you must immediately rectify this situation. You will thank us later.
M – FUCUP’s….Hey!! is this how you are referring to your loyal, loving, followers these days? What’s wrong girl? Why so testy?? Grandmama
Maureeeeen!
I am at dinner w a dear friend but needed to respond re FUCUPs — please see Sardonictionary immediately for an explanation and background.
Not testy *at*all*. LOVE YOU HARD!!!!
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It’s strangely not the easiest DVD to get here. I went to four stores over the space of a week before finally finding it.
I am ashamed to say that I have not seen TOF. *hangs head and runs to Quickflix to put it in my queue*
My NotMcG is going to be all ‘WTF??’ when this movie arrives in our mailbox.
Woman, your Not McG will likely enjoy this equally with you because of the exceptional writing and characters. I can’t imagine any man not loving Mumbles. True story.
M – Oh…nevermind. I see you have been busy updating (who knew) our “special” dic. Hey, by the way, I never voted. This activity must have taken place during my McNinja night-time Internet thieving episode when I was “in the bush” so to speak.
Glad you’re OK cheeky monkey. Sending all Granny’s love. xoxo (OMG….half a million fans closing in fast. Yeah! Can u believe it?)
Granmama — to ensure you do not feel left out. The voting took place on twitter over the course of five seconds. Literally. As per the half a million. Are you drinking again? Because you nearly gave me a heart attack — we are nearly 1/2 of 100,000…although I do look forward to the day when it shall be half of 1,000,000
Love love love you, m
M – Oopsie… I meant 50,000 fans closing in fast. Got you going there for a moment, didn’t I? Sorry. G
When I realized that it was only 50,000, my panties became v sad.
GLBali – I never could never rend or purchase TOF DVD in my area either and this was awhile back. I finally gave up and just ordered it from Amazon. Strange.
WESTY – I’m with Maha. I bet your not McG will like the movie too. I can’t wait to read your comments. I’m sure they will be wildly entertaining.
Maha – Didn’t mean to frightened you or make you sad. Just wanted to see if you really pay attn to my babblings and you do. (kidding) Hey, for such a short time, I think 40,000 followers is amazing. Remember back in the day (4 months ago) when it was just the cutest Cheeky Monkey ever writing like a mad women and Granny, along with 399 others, reading and laughing our a$$es off? May the good times never end…so don’t you ever stop because then all our panties will be sad. Love ya, G
I will do my best to ensure that your panties are never ever sad, Granmama!
And yes…I still *of course* remember when you first started writing me and commenting. Love you x
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And such a purchase! My manager at work wants to borrow it and I said to her, sure, no worries. I’ll give it to you when I can part with it…..
GLBali – Ahh, I think your manager had best buy her own DVD of TOF because I’m betting y’all will be retired by the time you’re ready to part with it. Personally, my copy is safety tucked away under lock & key. LOL Grandmama
Hmm, good point Maureen. I best keep an eye out for another copy for her. Certainly can’t see myself parting with it when I have no new eps to keep me entertained. I wonder if they’ve figured out why there’s a sudden rise in demand for TOF.
I was wondering that too yesterday, when I was debating whether to just rent it or buy it. I could see DVD distributors scratching their heads going WTF? and ordering more and more copies to cope with the demand.
I’m betting not a lot of people saw it on first release!
One of my friends was with me when I was looking for it and she was all, “ohhh yeah I know that movie, it has that guy in it from that show you watch.” Where I was when my friend saw this movie and why she did not inform me of it’s awesomeness, I do not know,
“I could see DVD distributors scratching their heads going WTF? and ordering more and more copies to cope with the demand.”
After yesterday’s excursion to JB HiFi to purchase TOF, it appears they have not yet received any extra copies. Stoopidheads.
Yeah I had to go to four before I found one. It’s not easy. Want me to keep an eye out??? Or are you just getting it online when you get ML?
My copy is in the panty drawer. They scrambled out, grabbed it and are holding it hostage.
Your friend needs an as.mashing!
Heh. “…an as.mashing!”
I CONCUR.
Westy59 – Proving again, you are my “soul sister,” I was also wondering if the distributors are dumbfounded by the sudden rise in TOF DVD sales. I’m sure the last sales spike was in 2008 when “Moonlight” was cancelled & zillions of frantic fans bought up anything to get their AOL fix. I, as usual, came late to the party and didn’t get my copy until last year, but did read about it from those crazy-wild-obsessive Moonies. Prior to this, I had never heard of the movie either.
GLBali – Yes, your friend needs an as.mashing for not giving you the “heads up,” knowing how you love H50. Never fear, your buddies at Sardonic will keep you well informed. Hugsies, G
Hehe. Yes this Other Friend does deserve an as.mashing. This Other Friend is not to be confused with Friend Who Does Not Want to Watch TOF/Friend who got me into 50, mentioned some where else in this thread. Other Friend who knew about TOF and didn’t share is suffering a worse fate than as.mashing…she doesn’t get to watch TOF. :O
GLBali – Clever girl you are. I cannot think of a more perfect punishment. G
Maha – Your panties are holding TOF hostage?? You are so crazy. What exactly do they want for its safe return? Granny
They are asking for a sit-down w/ Alex O’Loughlin. In a circle, with him, they will sit with their little hands neatly folded in their panty laps, giggling and staring up at him v v quietly with big saucer eyes.
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It scares me that I can actually picture this.
That is the power of the Sardonic word.
(Because I too can picture it, and isn’t it fkn adorable?!)
Big saucer eyes. You and your panties have much in common, judging by the pic you posted recently.
“Staring up at him with big saucer eyes.” Hey, that kinda sounds like all of us (what is it we are calling ourselves these days, oh yeah) FUCUP’s. Make room in that circle panties! G
Ughhh possible spoiler warnings I guess??
I have come back to report that friend who did not want to watch TOF (who some where along the way got renamed Sheila) has now watched TOF.
I had to make a deal with her, she wanted to watch The Back Up Plan first, so that’s what we did. She really liked the BUP, but kept saying AOL should not do rom coms, how badly I wanted to tweet this all to you so we could all says WHAT THE **** to her all at the same time. As she loves the proposal I thought it was an odd double standard, but each to their own I suppose. BUP finally finished (does anyone else hate the ending to that movie???) and it was TOF time.
At first she was a bit worried about his Aussie accent, but amongst other Aussie’s you don’t notice it so much (unlike when he is being interviewed by an American). So that concern went away quickly.
She wondered if he had issues as he went from person to person thinking they took his money. She thought it was v weird that one second he was accusing the girl and then they hooked up on the pier the next.
Oh the pier scene, she laughed and laughed then said “if he never made it as an actor I can think of another field he could go into.”
She frequently requested he wax his chest. (WRONG SHEILA WRONG!)
At the end she did not love it, at first giving it 6 out of ten before changing it to 7 out of ten (probably because I sat there with a mean look on my face). She then said she liked BUP much better. I am however, just happy she watched it, but also maybe a little sad she didn’t fall in love with it like we did, for Alex aside, it is an awesome movie and such a fantastic story.
Also, M, Mummbles freaked her out something crazy.
My friend Mark on the other hand loved it. So one out of two ain’t bad. I have since sent it along to a third person (and by sent I literally mean I bought her a copy lol).
Clearly, your friend has some kind of chemical imbalance in her head + panties.
Whointhefk doesn’t like Mumbles?!
And what does she mean that he has a career elsewhere if acting doesn’t work? Does she mean p0rn?
The BUP *entire* story was completely terrible because 1) no man would evah and 2) why didn’t he have friends, this guy?
AOL is supreme comedy materials, too.
Sheila is going to kill me if Mooney-Westy’s love of Jenny From The Block does not.
I think she just has a deep fear of Aussie films.
I am glad I wasn’t the only one who didn’t like the BUP story, but I took issue with her being pregnant at the end with his baby, as if that’s what made it a REALLY happy movie. Ugh.
And yes, she meant, p0rn.
Wait, I have seen BUP…but I don’t remember the ending? Jenny had Stan’s baby??
It was a script written for the Minivan Majority, hence why she had to be having The Cheese Maker’s child for all to be right again in the world.
These people also believe the Jolie-Pitt caucasian chidren are more important than the “coloured” ones.
I am going to have to watch it after this epi of h50 I am currently trying to watch.
‘Mooney-Westy’s’
NOT YET, DAMMIT!
ALL CAPS AGREE WITH MAHA- Alex is comedy gold!!
The fact Sheila does not like Mumbles tells me that nothing would have made her love this movie. She is a lost cause. Thankfully she likes H50 or else she should be committed to looney bin.
He may or may not be good at porn. I shall screen test him and let ya’ll know.
The more I think about TOF in general the more I don’t understand how Sheila didn’t like it. A third friend now has her hands on the DVD at my recommendation. I hope she likes it better than Sheila did.
WHAT THE ****….he shouldn’t do rom coms?? Well maybe not badly written ones like the BUP. The ability to grab our ovaries hard is one of AOL’s best talents. (Yes, I hated the contrived ending too. But I liked some of the humor and the half naked scenery of AOL was awesome.)
Wax his chest? Didn’t like Mummbles? Issues?? Of course he had a couple of issues (made him interesting) and sh.t, don’t we all have a few? Liked the BUP better?? She laughed at the pier scene?? OY VEY!!!!! (I do kinda like her male prostitute idea though. If Granny had lots of moola & was the type to do such things, he’d be on my speed dial.)
How long has this “Sheila” person been your friend? You sound very, very different. (I don’t think “Sheila” would like Moonlight either.) Now this Mark sounds like FUCUP material and you’re a good friend BTW. Thanks for the update. (laughed at the pier scene…..oy vey…..) LOL, GrannyMo
“WHAT THE ****….he shouldn’t do rom coms??”
I don’t think she thought he was funny. But unlike us she hasn’t seen a lot of interviews so probably doesn’t know that AOL is actually a funny person himself.
“Wax his chest?’
Yes, lol we have waxed arms, legs and chest footy players to thank for this. Also Jared and Jensen from Supernatural.
“How long has this “Sheila” person been your friend? You sound very, very different. (I don’t think “Sheila” would like Moonlight either.)”
5 years. We bonded over Supernatural and have never looked back. She hates ML. But we must remember got me into h50, thus the reason I am here.
“Now this Mark sounds like FUCUP material and you’re a good friend BTW.”
He so would be! Trust.
And you’re welcome. Had to let you all know how it went.
Maha: “Chemical imbalance in her panties” Too funny and how about it??
“Mooney-Westy” I love it, but don’t tell Westy cause she’s mad at me already.
Gracie: Well, since this “Sheila” person brought you to us, I forgive her for all her obvious AOL & TOF & ML horrid mental blockages. For this we do owe her a World of thanks. (She really didn’t think AOL was funny in the funny parts, but laughed at the pier scene? oy, oy, oy vey!!) LOL GrannyMo
Granny, I think it may have been laughter to hide the horror she was feeling lol. I think she just prefers AOL as McG and doesn’t really need/want to see him in anything else.
I think Sheila and I have much in common. I watched TOF last night, and I really, really want to say I loved it (if only for Ess, because I fear she will be v v disappointed) but I, like Sheila, give it a 7.
It was very late when I watched, and I couldn’t WAIT for it to finish, which makes me know right there that I probably won’t be watching it again.
The whole fruit roll up and lobster idea…when I first heard about it, I was all WTF but I see the reasoning behind it – easy to get rid of the evidence. And I even made it through the dog dying scene ok…no tears here!
I did like Mumbles. And the discussion of Jack having to take him if he accepted Brownie’s offer of a lease was hilarious.
I also LOVED Jack’s face when he was having his cuts tended to…almost like he was praying he wouldn’t get a woody while Trish was fixing him up.
I guess I’m too much of a McG freak to really love this movie. I know Jack was meant to be a much more simple character than McG, but if AOL had played it any simpler, well, I just wanted to shout ‘Run, Forrest, Run!’
(Did anyone notice Pearl’s mum in the movie?? I saw she was listed in the credits, but can’t remember seeing her? I want to play my own little game of six degrees of separation from AOL, because the actress, Natalie McCurry is the daughter of an ex co-worker of mine. Four degrees!)
I sowwy, Ess…I tried, but it’s McG all the way for me. Mick St John *almost* turned me into a MOONY, but poor Jack had no chance of turning me into a TOFFY.
TOFFY! **snicker**
I still haven’t seen it, I concentrated on The Shield instead. I guess, using your shorthand, I am no SHIELDY.
I suppose we built this film up so much it was always going to be tough for you to love it as much as we did, which is what I think happened with Sheila. We must start telling people that this movie is just ok and that they might it like it, for it has a couple of good bits in it.
I’m glad you didn’t cry through the dog bit, I would have felt so guilty if you did.
I am a total, as you have decided to name us, TOFFY.
I loved the character of Jack and didn’t see him as slow (lol run Forrest run), in fact I saw him as someone who had been shipped off from foster home to foster home, had to look after his kid sister (I assumed she was younger but I don’t think it ever says) and had no opportunity to do anything with his life. I also felt he had little to no confidence in himself, because I think, confident people don’t spend that much time looking at the floor (seriously that scene when Mumbles sits on the sandwiches and Jack stops that dude from beating up Mumbles) he’s eyes are downcast the whole time before the fight.
I think Jack is someone who’s been dealt a bad set of cards in life and he’s just trying to make do.
Also, I love playing 6 degress. I didn’t notice Paula’s mum????? I’m three to AOL, so by extension you are all 4.
Well dip me in chocolate because I’m a total TOFFEY too!
wait, how are you 3 degrees from Alex?
1. Sheila and I went on Contiki last year and met a lady from Oz who we still see, as she lives in the same city as us.
2. Contiki friends brother dated Holly Vallance years and years ago
3. Holly Vallance, dated AOL.
Ah! Ok
But look at what I just figured out! I have tweeted Coach Jeff Blair and he tweeted back. TWICE! He trains AOL. So that’s like TWO degrees of separation for me! Two for you if he answers your tweet, which I bet he does. He’s v v nice!!
I like that we ended up playing 6 degrees off the back of the probaly only serious post I’ve ever made on here.
Coach Jeff Blair is def v. polite.
No problem Westy. I am much more into Alex as an actor than just him as McG. I like that he plays very different roles. I kind of suspected there would be things that endeared me to this movie that would be lost on you such as the accent & quirky characters. you are so used to them. Plus you watched it late at night…what were you thinking? LOL! I probably would have rated it @7 on my first watching too (which is still v v good btw) but it was upon my 2nd viewing when I FELL.IN.LOVE with it.This movie is much more than just about AOL, he is just the icing on the cake.
I didn’t notice Pearl’s mum in the movie either. But cool! Four degrees! See if you can hook us up, yeah? I shall tell him I loved htis movie but you ranked it a 7 star. I shall go to front of the line for sure.
I loved everything about that scene getting his cuts tended to. EVERYTHING. But I have to admit it took several watching to look at his face.
He was a 24 yr old city boy totally out of his element. I thought the simple was well played.
Mumbles was stellar. STELLAR!! “I’m still the head of this family dammit!”
Grace, I am v v happy your friend Sheila brought you to H50 and subsequently to us.
However I scratch my head at her other likes/dislikes.
That said, I too would prefer AOL not to do rom coms because I mostly think they are contrived pieces.of.sh.t. But I would love to see him do more comedy. I didn’t hate TBUP but it could have been so much better. He did a great job with what he was given.
I ALL CAPS AGREE — NO MORE ROM COMS as they are for utter sh.t.
However. I would love to see him in a comedy along the lines of “O Brother Where Art Thou” or “The Big Lebowski”.
He would fkn crush it.
I HATE ROM COMS….because I am bitter and jaded. I would so be ok with any male actor I like (for all time) never ever doing a rom com….ever.
I’m gonna say it…
I like most rom coms and I like JLo.
There.
She was good in Out of Sight, but then Clooney was too or the story saved both their a*ses. Apparently JLo has a reputation on ruining her leading men´s careers. George was immune, it seems… Let´s hope Alex´s movie career did not end with this “flop”!
WESTY: You’re such a rebel.
GRACIE: My favorite AOL character is McG too, but I’ll gladly drool over him in any (well, almost) role.
I love rom coms if they are written well and granted, those are few & far between. Granny/Mo
I didn’t like BUP story…. It was lame, but I didn’t let that discourage me from watching it because of AOL.
TOF I had to watch a few times, the first was just to watch him, then after all of your reviews, I watched it again, I like it better. I was able to pay more attn to the dialogue.
I will admit here and now, I purchased and watched Mary Bryant. Wasn’t that supposed to be from the 1700′s ? They all have straight white teeth, beautiful but inappropriate for that era? Weird, but he makes my eyes and panties giggle. Ponytail and all.
Sneak a peek at his chair scene, on YouTube from the Shield.
Sweaty and HOT and not clean shaven ( my fave look).
just my 2 cents !
lb
I have not heard of Mary Bryant. My mum likes period pieces; I should get it FOR HER.
Absolutely. Your MUM would love you for it.
I knew you’d understand.
xxo
I get you. I really do.
Here’s something for your MUM…
I’m confused. Because in the space of that video I went from, oh I SO must watch this, to, oh mate that hair is epic (epically bad) I will lmao if I watch, and then back to I totes think I want to watch it, before stopping before I spoilt the entire thing.
Sheila, you said you were going to buy this. Do it and solve my dilema please!
His accent is worse than his hair. And it goes all over the place, from Irish to Cockney to whatever. I liked the show though. That was back before I knew who AOL really was. He looks so young in this.
Dying! Cockney! Heh.
MUM says she must watch for his accent alone.
Wasnt he nominated for a couple awards for this miniseries?
PS.. the hair IS bad. All of a sudden Mick’s hair is looking better.
It’s like a feathered cropped mullet. Maybe this is how they do it in The Land Down Undah. Anyone?
He was nominated for an AFI (Aust Film Industry?) award.
My MUM totes wants to watch this because SHE thinks she will cry v hard when he is shot to death at the end.
Shall we watch ensemble??
M!!! NO! Did you just spoil it? Or am I just the last one to know and since the movie is like 6 years old it’s my own fault? We shall ensemble. Me and your mum that is
. I will see if my dvd store has it.
Written on my phone because I just had to come and say, M nooooo!
No no! It’s in the vid itself!!
My MUM did no such thing — it totally looks like he is killed…SHE said. Didn’t you see the video?! What were YOU watching?
You two will love ensemble-ing.
I stopped watching when things got very dramatic and he was trying to save Mary (I presume) from drowning. Oh wait no I saw that bad hair lol and then stopped.
No no no waaaaatch it!!!!
But what about the spoilers? Those things are evil!
Oh. Uhm. I don’t think you and my MUM will be watching for plot!
Thanks Westy!
My MUM loved it! Especially the part where the girl in the blue dress throws her bre@sts directly at Alex’s face. My MUM said: she too would do the same.
Jesus he looks so young. Such faint frown lines.
So. I guess he dies at the end?
Thanks muchly Westy, the minute and a half I did watch made me (along with Sheila going on about it for months) finally want to watch.
I feel I will learn heaps about Australian history. For it is a true, yet sad fact that I would easily know more American history…because ours is soooo boring. Until now maybe???
Here’s hoping the ‘accent’ doesn’t make me die of laughter.
Of course, there is a lot of POETIC license with the true story of Mary Bryant. But who’s going to watch it to learn about Oz history?
I am so, so happy that M’s MUM is going to watch it. I so hope M’s MUM comes back here to comment and give her opinions. It would be nice to hear from M’s MUM!
MUM, CALL ME!
Hi girls.
This is Maha’s MUM. Thanks God Maha gives me the movies about HISTORICALITY.
She is a greatest child, also Thanks God. Again Thanks God we lives here in the Canada. Thanks God.
Yalla. If you knowing Alex O’Loughlin blease tell him to marries my daughter. She is not marrying yet, but this is not for Thanks God.
Salaam,
Maha’s MUM
OMG! I.am.dying.
I channelize my mums quite very well, Thanks God.
You will die of laughter, trust me.
IB: Never saw Mary Bryant. Was it good enough to buy the DVD?
That %#*& Shield. It’s an excellent show with great acting, but rough as Hell & not my cup of tea, but AOL was in it so…you know. Didn’t want to buy the DVD just for the chair scene & couldn’t find to rent so when the series re-ran on cable (at 1:30 AM on a Tues. of all times) I watched the season AOL was in (I thought he was very good) & I made it (with one eye closed) all the way through to The Chair episode. Keep in mind, for 6 eps I’ve witnessed swearing, carnage, bloody murders & horrific violence on an epic scale. Finally, AOL & the woman cop go into the bedroom and you heard what was going on but all you saw was some cops face spying at them through a window…they DIDN’T SHOW THE CHAIR SCENE! Yep, I’ve learned how to dismember 6 thugs in 3 minutes, but this they must keep from me. The cursing on the show was mild compared to what came out of my mouth that night. I finally just settled for the UTube version.
LOL GrannyMo
G-Mo.
HaHa … I agree the Shield was rather rough, I never watched the series, but purchased a few episodes through iTunes. I really liked the rougher AOL in this show… But was disappointed when that episode didn’t provide more than what was on YouTube. I liked the grittier side of him. I still think he is sexy as hell in those few seconds.
The Miniseries, Mary Bryant was interesting, it’s certainly not ROOTS (yeah, dating myself). Or more recently John Adams (HBO ). I didn’t find it compelling, but I didn’t mind it.
Maha- Consider treating your MUM to it
I had this other thought… Who remembers the scandalous David Caruso episode of NYPD Blue, when he bared his bottom (whew! ) !?!?!? I believe it was the early 90′s ….. Anyways, realistically we’ll never see the FOY on CBS…. But wondering… If they ever would ever consider flashing us that …..rock hard ummmm, bottom !
The Shield is up next after I finish my last epi of H50 not.for.plot.
Can’t wait!!!
I finally watched the chair scene in The Shield.
Can someone please explain the expression on the girl’s face because…uh…I did not like it. It was an angry face. I do not like such faces when there is so much pleasure in The FOY.
Also, AOL *still* for utter sh.t in s.xing scenes. I do, however, appreciate that the Director directed him to *almost* place his hand up her bum. But then he didn’t. Watch again.
What are you looking for in s.xing scenes woman? I am seriously scratching my head. LOL!
ALL CAPS DISAGREE
The chair scene is HOT! freeeekin hot!!
I would straddle his chair any day.
He looks as though he is going to puke — it’s the FLARE of his NOSE!
I can’t help it. I want him to look like he’s enjoying it, ESS!!
As for her — she just looks fkn terrible. Like, didn’t she practice her sexy faces at home first before deciding on what she’d throw down??
There’s no smiling during s.xing times!
Do you think McG smiles? Hell no, it’s all GLORIOUS nostril flaring, muscle pumping and grunting!!
S.x Bootcamp styles. *hee*
Truly if we all saw our faces at that time, I’m sure it would not be pretty. Those of you with mirrors on the ceiling, please do not share. #ignoranceisbliss
PS. he enjoys it with me. Trust.
PPS. She really is pissed off because she was “this” close but no cigar. Cruel.
Look. I don’t want him to be all fkn Care Bears Unite smiling and shiz. Just don’t look like you’re takin’ a sh.t, is all!
Which begs the question: I wonder if he nostril flares while in the loo?
Ess, am I too much of a romantic?
Aaah yes re the girl. You are def right. Looked like she wanted to punch him in The FOY; probably did since she couldn’t actually grab for a ride.
“Ess, am I too much of a romantic?” – lol, i don’t know GF, I don’t know… When he’s sweet & funny with Cath, its boring. Here he’s taking a sh.t., on the pier it’s too short. (the scene, not AOL…obvi) I just have to giggle.
We should kidnerap him and make him practice. On us!! Practice makes perfect ya’ll!
Ps.. pretty sure the answer is Yes to the Loo Q.
You know what it is, eh?
It’s because it’s not me. I mean, he could be wearing socks and suspenders and I’d think it dreamy and perf!!
Honestly I was thinking that may be why I like all his s.xing scenes. I’m inserting myself *hee* in the scene. true.story.
In that case. They are all PURFIKT!
This is for you, M (or your MUM? I dunno)…
I see what you mean about the duck lips. He doesn’t look like a v good kisser at.all. I must learn him how.
Honestly. It’s like he’s head-butting the women sometimes.
OPEN YOUR MOUTH, ALEX!! NOTHING TO FEAR, LOVE!!
Westy that is HILARIOUS! I love that someone out there went to ALL that effort. I also like the music they picked to go with it. For it killered me and I could not make it to the end.
Also Mary Bryant hair looks AWFUL. Someone was totes having a bad hair day/hair and make up are big fat meanies…makes my hair look McAwesome.
‘The chair scene is HOT! freeeekin hot!!
I would straddle his chair any day.’
AGREEING IN ALL CAPS with ESS !
Mount FOY…. Lines forms the the RIGHT, I will direct him better with where he can place his hands.
Bad actress face- is because MT FOY was just waaaay tooo much for her. True.Story
I’ve been watching The Shield – AOL’s season. It’t very gritty, but Alex’s character is a good mix of Mick and McG, with a dash of extra badass thrown in. Haven’t gotten to the Chair scene yet, but I know who he s.xes in said chair, and I can say – I don’t like that character. She always has that p.ssy face on.
Lots of AOL-wearing kevlar in the series, though. Yummy.
I am all over The Shield next. Oh! May watch one tonight. Oh wait. I have epi #17 to finish for H50. Such a chore.
now I’m answering myself. sh.t
And here I am, back at season 6 after spending weeks making my way through seasons 1 – 5 of The Shield.
Spoiler Warning
So I of course knew Lem died, as that’s already happened by the time s6 starts, but I had grown to really like Lem so it was mighty dumb of me to become attached to a character I knew died.
Vic is an a.s and I don’t know how one can sit through 6 seasons of this and not hate him and his team. He also seems to hook up with a lot of women so I spend a lot of time going ew ew ewwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Shane, gosh, Kevin (this be Alex’s character) oh how I wish you shot him in the knees or something before you left. I hate you Shane. HATE. YOU. With the fire of 1000 suns hate you. You killed Lem! I hope justice comes your way in season 7 or else I’ll be very annoyed.
Ronnie, meh I hardly notice you are even there and that was before Alex came along wearing this hideous too big for him blue shirt and baggy jeans. (baggy jeans = crime against humanity).
Whilst I am glad I watched it, the more I watched the less redeemable the characters became. Def not a happy campy show that should be watched before bed…unless you like having weirdo messed up dreams.
IB: David Caruso’s bare bottom….”whew” says it best. That damn CBS has stopped giving us bare chested views of our man, let alone his bottom or FOY. His delightful bottom really looked good in those pics where he was rock’en that suit. Actually all of him looked fantastic….what was I talking about….oh…I agree 120%, that man is sexy no matter what he’s wearing or not wearing. We better get some shirtless sugar in Season 2 or I’m going all apesh.t on Lenkov. How about you? Granny/Mo
IB: The video (thanks Westy) looks really good, but sad. I could just buy the DVD and just watch the AOL & not so sad parts because he was gorgeous, even if he did look 16. The Mary actress was beautiful too. Yep, they looked way to good for the 1700′s. They would have been lucky to have teeth let alone such perfect ones. GrannyMo
Because Sheila is the BESTEST FRIEND in the whole wide world, tomorrow she is buying Mary Bryant for me. None of the DVDs stores near me had it in stock, just one near her (that’s right, just one store in the entire state! Are there Australian history *coughs* AOL fans everywhere?????) and she is being totes awesome and picking it up for me. I shall report back once I have watched.
It’s actually not badly done (esp for Aussie TV) and a good story, even if you WEREN’T watching for only one reason
I had to laugh, when I was looking for ML online on Fishpond, they give you the spiel about ‘other users who viewed this also viewed blahblahblah’.
All AOL’s TV shows/movies were there. So there must be a lot of fans somewhere out there in Oz.
They were all purchased by his mum and dad. My fam would totes do the same.
Omg Sheila is my new Heroine.
I shall be forced to purchase this for my MUM via Amazon.
Will let you know when it is received!
Additionally, ladies, this is the first of three days of Eid, celebrating the closing of Ramadan. I may, after 30 days, now have coffee during the day and I am having my second cuppa as I type.
If you have Muslim friends, you may wish to say “Eid Mubarak” or “Eid Saeed” or “Happy Eid” to them
Love to you all!
M
Also I went and read about Mary Bryant. William did not get shot to death in real life, me thinks this movie is going to be filled with historical inaccuracies.
Happy Eid to you mate. One of my Muslim friends fasted, the other did not, though she has every other year. Y’all have much more will power than I.
Thank you, Bali. Lovely of you to send your well-wishes.
There have been years where I was too much of a koala to do it. I am happy I made it through this year as the last week was a right struggle!! xoxoxo
No worries mate. My friend, I should clarica, has only in the last two month or so, just started working full time, so I think she didn’t want to push her luck. I pretty sure she’s still getting used to the whole reporting to some place no later than 9am.
Esp. since high school was a long time ago for her and I.
I fear Westy may not like TOF due to Alex’s Aussie accent.
If she doesn’t, then I will a.smash her free of charge.
I can handle his Aussie accent, but I love his American one much better. I am afraid of the dog scene, literally. I could watch it right now, it’s been delivered! My son said to me ‘That movie with that Hawaii Five 0 guy is here. You must be obsessed with him’. Eeeek! My secret is out.
How old is your son? Maybe I can date him!! For the OZ ACCENT!!
Back off, Cougarrrrr! He is but an infant to you. Half your age!
Right. But is he over 19?
Nooooo! Why…is that your minimum age??
Not really.
As the saying goes “old enough to pee…old enough for me…”
MOONEY-WESTY’S SEED!! CALL ME!!
The dog is not dead. Keep repeating…the dog is not dead.
it will be over quickly. I fear you will not see the humor in the sitch. And that is sad. Because it’s hilarious. Not the dying..but the sitch. Dammit, you’re thinking about it too much! Just enjoy the movie!
Westy: Your son actually said you must be obsessed with the H50 guy? What a perceptive fellow. That’s too funny. True, but funny. G
I don’t think he’s really perceptive, only that every time he walks past the office, I am looking at pics or vids of AOL.
Gracie: OK, I admit it, Sheila is a pretty good friend, but I still question some of her cinematic ponderings. Please do report back on Mary B because I’m torn about buying the DVD, but I already know I’m not watching all of it because I just know it’s not going to end well for our adorable baby boy. G
Hi KIMMER: I hope you’re watching the Shield on DVD because the cable channel I watched cut out the chair scene. I was so mad I didn’t watch anymore so plse let me know what happened to Alex’s character. I too thought he did an excellent job & was the best looking thing in the whole 6 or 7 episodes I did manage to watch. What a depressing show though. Not to mention the morbid, ruthless, violent, cruel & back stabbing cast of characters..and these were the good guys! Even their HQ was dismal. I thought everyone in that show had the same angry face look as the “chair” cop chick. You’re a brave gal for watching it. Not my kind of show though. If I want to feel this depressed, I’ll watch the news. g
ESS: Be forewarned, the Shield is not anything like H50. I don’t even remember what City they were supposed to be in, I think NY, but just be prepared because you definitely won’t be in “Kansas” anymore. g
Thanks for the heads up G! I am not expecting H50 for sure. But I have sat through Feed so I think I may be ok. I look forward to seeing him do different ranges of characters. They can’t all be Mcg/Jack/Stan. Though wouldn’t it be a wonderful world if it was?
Granny, I’ll doubt I’ll ever end up watching the Shield. I am so not a fan of shows with excessive violence and that show strikes me as the type. Will have to live through Ess
ESS: You and Kimmer are made of stronger stuff than I. I only watched up to the “chair” non visual-scene, but I was a bit disappointed he didn’t have more screen time. Hopefully he was in more scenes later. He definately was the best looking thing I saw and he did look gritty, just the way you like him. He held his own up against those regular cast members who were all great actors. I’ll take H50 & Moonlight anytime over this murder & mayhem broohaha. I shall say a prayer for you my friend. Be sure to report back. I’d love to hear what you think of the show. LOL G
The Shield (watched on DVD – got the full chair scene, alas, no deleted scenes in the extras – BOO!) and it is probably one of the most depressing shows I have ever watched, except for “Party of Five” in which none of them were ever allowed to have anything happy happen to them.
It is set in LA (Farmington district – I think it is fictional) lots of gang stuff. AOL did really well – but was never really given a solid storyline – it’s like they started to and then “poof!” he was gone. I think he got cast in ML and needed to go bye-bye (none of that was a spoiler)
MAHA: Did I just read correctly…”He could be wearing socks and suspenders & I’d think it dreamy and perf.” Are you talking about AOL?? OMG, have you turned???? Has he finally won you over?? G
If we are to get technical, I believe I may be discussing The FOY machinations.
Am I close enough for you to be satiated, Granmama?! Fingers crossed!
I liked Mary Bryant as a whole story. Think it´s great to watch strong women fighting through hard life. I think they make nice quirky movies in OZ. I encourage every1 2 watch these smaller-budget films. So often you get a pleasent surprise. With low/no expectations you´re more likely to like
Sold! Looking forward to seeing it and his terrible hair.
Paula: I like Aussie films too, like TOF. Mary B does sound like a good movie, but kinda sad & I really don’t like seeing tragic things happen to our boy. God, he looks so young in this. G
This is one Aussie movie I might watch…Holly Valance’s new one. It hasn’t been released yet. Looks much better than her other new movie about Mama’s boy.
Edited: See proper link below!
Aaargh…M, I’m sorry! I cut and pasted wrong again!
Gracie: I’ve watched a lot of crime shows in my day & I’m no prude, but this show made me cringe. Yes, I think it best we experience this show through our brave friends, Ess & Kimmer. I do recommend watching the infamous “chair” scene on UTube though because this is something we can all enjoy. Well, almost all of us (sometimes our Mommy is so picky.) LOL G
Gma Mo, I will report back after watching. Unfortunately it looks like next week now. But gotta get it in before H50 starts. Because I think that is going to take all my spare time. LOL!
This awkward chair scene I have heard sooo many negative things about? Heh. He certainly isn’t a shy one.
Right?! His ar.e was *all*over* Feed!
ESS: I’ll be waiting. I’m so glad Maha gave us the Moonlight gab fest sight cause it was so much fun & made time just fly by. Now our precious H50 is almost here. The extended preview is awesome…our guys are looking great. I can’t wait. LOL right back at ya. GrannyMo
2 weeks and 3 days!!!!!
No hour countdown though, that would be too over the top. Heh.
Or not.
2 weeks, 3 days and 7.5 hours + 10 minutes. give or take a few seconds, more or less.
Oh KIMMER, you are too funny..I’m surprised you didn’t list the seconds. Won’t be long now and we can’t wait, can we? Oh, BTW, I loved the speed boat part of the preview too. I’m going to have to add this boat to the H50 Action Figure Accessories line. I couldn’t see a name on it, but I’m sure the damn thing cost more than my house. Our boys sure looked HOT in it!!!
Good Lord, the Shield was supposed to be in LA. I watched some UTube stuff the other day and it looks like I missed alot of Alex action after the infamous “chair” episode. Once ESS watches, you will have to tell me what goes on with him during the rest of Season 6. I don’t know if he pulled out (oopsie & your welcome) or they dropped his story line, but he did start working on MoonLight shortly after leaving. In one vid, he said he really hated to leave & pretended to cry (though I can’t imagine why. ) He certainly was the brightest thing in that dismal show, that’s for sure. LOL Mo
WESTY: TOFFY. Hysterical. (And then KIMMER hits me with SHIELDY.) I’m dying laughing here. You guys are on a roll.
Well, i think we all agree, AOL as McG is pretty hard to beat. I did think Jack was a bit smarter than Forrest Gump! (although that was pretty funny.) I still think it was a pretty good movie and any time I get to see AOL half naked & fking around well, that’s one Hell of a bloody good time for me. G
ESS: “Dip me in chocolate cause I’m a TOFFY too.” You be crazy funny…girl. Love it. And I loved TOF too. G
As I speak, I am, sadly, still waiting for my copy of The Oyster Farmer to drop thru the post.
Post Office! What have you done with it?!
So I’m not looking at any of your comments! I’m guessing they’re good.
And tonight, I am condemned to cuddle close to My Not McG and watch his choice of DVD – on Spanish Cookery, no less.
I’ll be interested to hear what you think!
WESTY: That move with Holly V does look good. I kinda like the other one too, “Mama’s Boy.” The Italian family looks funny. Rocco, however, is another story. Oy Vey! GrannyMo
I want to know if SeixoLady has viewed TOF yet. Maybe I am the only person who cannot see what a great movie this is?
Sheila didn’t like it so you’re not alone. I have another friend who is going to watch it over the weekend. For I think it is that awesome I am spreading the TOF love to anyone who will listen to me….which is a rapidly shrinking group of people
We shall be overrun by TOFFYS.
TOFFYS….hehe
Yet another friend of mine who watched TOF emailed me (she lives in a different state. I bought her a copy and mailed it to her as a surprise) and said “Was a pretty good movie. Maybe I am too much of a prude – but was there any reason for the s.x scene?? I thought it was a pretty funny movie. The grandpa was hilarious. My favorite character of them all.”
So there you go, another Mummbles fan and another person confused over the s.x scene.
Gracie: I love ya girl, but your friends confuses me to no end. Has she seen AOL? Did she have a good grasp of the social activities available in Oystertown? Again, did she get a good look at AOL????? Good Lord, reason for the sex scene. Who the bloody Hell needs a reason??? I’m confused by all this confusion. It’s so simple, just grab the man’s a.s & enjoy the ride, anytime, anywhere & by any means possible.
I loved Mummbles too & would love to laugh & chat all day with him, but afterwards I’m running as fast as I can to the nearest pier. G
“but afterwards I’m running as fast as I can to the nearest pier. G”
I see this in my head! LOL
“I’m running as fast as I can to the nearest pier.’ bahahah! Granny You.Crack.Me.Up.
As for the s.x scene, maybe it was just too random for her? Not sure, not sure. There’s heaps to do in Oystertown, like play with the light switch with your foot, look for your lost mail…or something that he neglected to do but probably should have done, buy new sheets for your bed because ewww it was like an abandoned house and you just started sleeping there Jack! Mate ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
WESTY: And I know you would do exactly the same thing, now wouldn’t you? G
Watched tonight with Not McG finally. He laughed through the entire movie. He loved the cut cleaning scene. Lol! He was like ‘she’s all over his package (that would be the FOY, hun). And later when Jack was helping his her carry things and Brownie got upset he was all, “she just had her hands all over his junk!”! Lol.
His only negative comment was the ending. He goes, “that’s it? That’s the ending?” I asked him what he thought should happen? They tied up the loose ends & every one was happy… I really don’t know what he was expecting. Wierdo.
Maybe he thought ending the movie with two people naked in a bathtub made for one tiny person whilst a party was going on nearby was just too weird lol. Glad he liked the movie. Yay for TOF. Doing Aussie films proud.
Ess’ NotMcG is now officially a TOFFY! Yay!!!!
M, i also rewatched Feed this wknd. I didn’t realize Brownie was the priest in the movie. Weird listening to him without the accent. Just seemed wrong. I was impressed again at the acting in the movie. I have to say he is a very good psycho. Also, there are brief glimpses of the FOY. Though he was wearing the damn sock thingie. Boo.
GRACIE: Loved your “things to do in Oystertown.” Truly exciting adventures. I must admit, I never paid much attention to how really disgusting his house/shed/garage/whatever was because when that man is in camera view, he’s all I notice. Oy Vey! No wonder they (and by they, I mean her) decided on the pier location. Of course, if it were me and it was the “shed” or nothing, I would immediately don my haz-matt suit, grab some Lysol/bug spray/backup disinfectant, a huge drop cloth & sashay my butt over there. Or, Plan B, I could just toss his a.s in the water out front and (oops, no…dog..ewe.) Back to plan A. GrannyMo
ESS: Your Not McG sounds cool & funny. (All you little FUCUP’s seem to have very nice Not McG’s) “She just had her hands all over his junk” hehe (ahhhhh, junk.) G
But wait! With the size of the FOY, surely you would be so elevated as to not even touch the filthy bed!
I am here to give you good ideas.
You are welcome!
My Not McG is a nice guy and an AOL fan. Double score for me!
Granny: Don’t get me wrong, I understand it was Oystertown and part of their life is they don’t always have the so called finer things in life and I get that he LITERALLY had nothing but come on! Buy some sheets and a pillow or else even you Jack, will be a bachelor for life
or will just have to find new locations for your horizontal exercise. Because no one likes the pier mate.
Splinters in bottoms.
In breasts.
Along thighs. And tummy.
The Pier should be a horror film.
GRACIE: Have I taught you nothing? There are no Hot Tubs or Jacuzzis in Oysterville. They never heard of such things. Oystervillians are damn lucky & elated to have a footed tub from the 40′s. I thought the ending was quite uplifting. I was really happy the movie didn’t end with them all sitting around in that barn, getting sh.tfaced & waiting for those oysters to spaun. G
But MAHA, what if I fall off? I best be prepared and bring my Backup Plan.
Oh Mama, it’s almost here. And our wonderful Recaps are soon to follow. I can’t wait !! It’s been way too long. Grandmama xoxo
Many thx to Ess for providing YouTube link to TOF (I am still DVD-less). I saved it as a Sat night treat to watch with NotMcG. We’re fans of Crocodile Dundee, and he’s in farming – not oyster farming granted – and we understand what it is to struggle to run a small business so I knew it would appeal. We made popcorn.
He enjoyed it. He said that Jack didn’t kiss enough in the pier scene but he liked it!
And here and there we both struggled with the Aussie accents. He loved the music. (We both did. They really didn’t play it often enough.) He’s a TOFFY then! But then so am I…
I can’t really add anymore to all these comments – there are so many – does Maha give out medals for reading them all?
It WAS beautiful, portraying simple humanity. Alex was beautiful. Was it accidental that he and the scenery were visually stunning with all this seemingly ugly stuff going go around him? And that just has to be down to the fact that it was both written and directed by a woman?
I did think the “nursing” scene was hotter than the pier scene ( and yes, all I could think then, was how uncomfortable it would have been on wooden planks) Jack, holding up his arms in submission… to this older more experienced woman who’s he’s been told fcks good. He’s simultaneously terrified of her but ‘interested’ enough to be praying that his body won’t show it? But am I reading too much into that scene? Loved the detail of the ragged briefs… Loved those thighs. So much wanted to be rubbing on soothing ointment… touching, and…. nevermind…
The dog scene was hilarious. The robbery ingeniuos. Loved that little pique of remorse when Jack saw the poor guard on the stretcher. There are just too many little details like this that it’s impossible to recount.
I wished it had a different ending. I wish that Mumbles hadn’t cut up ALL the money. I wish that Jack could tell him that that he’d only stolen it for his sister and that Jack could have given his sister something to contribute towards her medical expenses.
I’m going on again. Got to stop that. I’ll be re-watching for sure. Again thx, Ess.
I have been told that what people struggle with the most is how fast Australians speak. Is this true?
Glad you enjoyed it. Too bad other Aussie movies generally aren’t as good. Oi, I’m Aussie I can say that.
I have had this saved so I could respond at length.
1) As Sexio Child is 18 and legal, would you let me date him? I am curious because Westy wishes for me to stay away from hers. I’d like to know who is more on my side, thank you. 2) How amazing is your Not McG that he wants Alex to kiss MORE? But first, and before we do that, let’s just get this b.tch to kiss WELL and GOOD, yeah? I hate how he kisses. Ess has explained her theory and I believe she is correct, but I need first hand proof, for research purp. 3) An award for reading them all? Hmmm. Good idea. Any suggestions? Maybe an H50 Action Figure from McMo? 4) Can’t remember music but will pay attention on 2nd viewing. Which I just can’t seem to get round to because my life is a koala in terms of scheduling. 5) Re the beauty. I think the Casting Agent had a vadge. Full stop. ‘Tis why we met this particular actor. You are correct that none of the others were totally hot — but then again, he’s a city boy I think, right? Or something? He’s not a local? I don’t know why they made the locals FUG, then. JUST KIDDING!! Beauty in everyone. 6) Re older ladee. I am ALL CAPS AGREEING: he’s totally trying to keep The FOY under control. 7) I too loved the detail of the ragged brief. Thanks God they did not show streaks. For real, mate. 8) Also ALL CAPS AGREE that the dog scene fkn killed me dead it was so awkwardly funny. 9) I believe there should be a sequel. Wherein Jack Flange becomes a Koala Trainer and the little monsters shred his clothes to sh.t. Repeatedly for 90 minutes. Wait! Maybe that should be an Playstation game!!!!
So happy you watched! Even happier you took the time to share your thoughts with us.
Tons-o love, M
Hey FUCUPs! I am halfway through watching TOY for the 1st time ever and you know I think this O’Lachlan guy shows promise! Can’t wait to get back here & read all your comments once I am IN THE KNOW (like in the next 45 minutes or so).
This O’Lachlan guy shows promise. *heh* Yeah, I hope we see him again. I hope we see him act with this level of writing again…
Am I the only one who thinks about this movie when they go to seafood market? I may be an AOL addict for which I have heard there is no cure or so my not McG tells me or I guess that is what he means when he shakes his head and says there is no hope for me and laughs.
My family has oyster roasts every winter. They recently started planning. I totes can’t wait to McNerd on the farming of these bad boys…
Nope. When my parents came back from Europe they were ,uh some where, can’t remember, where they had “the best oysters. We walked right up to these oyster farmers and got oysters from them” So I’m pretty sure the reason I don’t remember where they were is because I’m thinking about this movie.
So, did the timeline of this movie jump around a bit from scene to scene? It did, right? It’s wasn’t 100% linear? They could do that with an H50 episode, that would be cool.
Also, is this movie supposed to be set in the present day? Like, 2004 or 2006 or whatever? Because if so I really need to rag on Australian fashion sense being a million years behind the times, with his pretty striped polo with its popped collar. If it was set earlier though, well, ok then.
I didn’t notice a linear problem. Example?
I think it was supposed to be in present day. Maybe the boonies of Australia are behind the times(Gracie? Westy??) I know the boonies in my area are. yikes!
Hmm, it wasn’t a timeline problem, per se, it just seemed like he was conversing with characters (like that dude with the beard, the one he was fishing with who later shot up his BBQ) and the conversations seemed out of order. Or maybe I just kept thinking every scene with the popped collar shirt was like, the same day, and the shirt makes a lot of appearances. I’m kind of movie stupid sometimes.
I thought that there was a continuity issue.
When he goes to see his sister in the hospital and she fixes his bruised face, he hasn’t yet had the fight with Slug. I kept thinking I missed something… but today when I re-watched I think that scene is inthe wrong place.
I always just took it as a sign that he was having a really hard time fitting in. Like it was a regular thing for him to get his butt kicked. Big city boy coming from Sydney to the oyster farming community and not being able to fit in. They seemed to be quite ready to settle all disputes with their fists. Or feet, as in Brownie’s case. LOL.
Are there deleted scenes on the Dvd?? All I could think about was how much I wish there was more to see.
Kimmer there are deleted and extended scenes as well as cast and crew interwiews and an audio commentary on my DVD, but from what Ess tells me the US version is different. If the deleted and extended scenes aren’t too long do you want me to type them up for you?
I totes wanna see the deleted and bts stuff!!!
I want to buy the Australian version! I didn’t realise all that was on there! Do you think it would play on our DVD players???
Ess and all others interested. Here is a place that delivers internationally: http://www.ezydvd.com.au/
As for it working overseas there are a couple of things. Your DVD player must be region free. Most Australian ones are, for example my H50 is from the USA and it plays on my DVD player fine. I think, but don’t quote me, most DVD players are either now region free, if not, you go online to get a code to make them region free or blu ray dvd players play all regions (at least is here, they clearly accepted people import stuff.) You will also want to be careful because our tvs (and British tvs) run on PAL and you Americans are on NTSC. Again, here, with most new tvs this is no problem. So if you have an old tv or an old dvd player, be prepared, it might not work. That is what my experience with OS DVD buying has been.
Oh in the interest of price comparison here’s another DVD store: http://www.jbhifi.com.au/dvd-movies-tv-shows/
However I do not know if they ship internationally, you’d have to give it a go.
I knew I was not crazy! Now I guess I will have to watch it again and see if that is the only example of scenes out of order. Honestly guys I think this movie was shown only MOSTLY in order and kind of mixed up in the middle!
Oh I took it as one of those you see a scene and then the rest/part of the movie is spent explaining the events that got the person to that original scene.
I’m gonna pretend like y’all aren’t implying my countries cinema released a film with scenes out of order without knowing it.
I mean I know it’s Australian cinema but hey lol we ain’t that bad. 
Maybe I need to rewatch it because nothing ever felt out of order to me…oh now I’m worried lol. Have we played a joke on the rest of the world and I just didn’t get it?????
‘I always just took it as a sign that he was having a really hard time fitting in.’
Ess that is so sad! I don’t want that to be the reason. Awwww.
Hmmm no one ever really asks me fashion questions. Because I own more pairs of jeans then high heels and would wear my converse shoes to my own funeral if it was socially acceptable.
I would say the movie is set in whatever year the movie is made, so 2004? I’m pretty sure the striped polo’s where in at that time, except we don’t use fancy posh words like polo. They are rugby tops. I still have my one from high school and it looks exactly like that except it’s blue and yellow and I was in HS around this time.
I also think he’s a guy and they are poor so clothes probably weren’t high on the priority list. Personally, I love the rugby top and the navy chucks. I will steal them off him while he is asleep.
Also, I think you guys might get a kick out of this, Australian slang dictionary:
http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html#S
Eeee.
I loved what he wore in this film.
I too am a fan of chucks n jeans.
Oh rugby shirt I get it now!! Still am laughing at the popped collar though. I just find them funny in general.
Koala dot net!!! Are you kidding me!!!! LOL.
I wouldn’t say Westy and I say everything on that list, but there’s def a lot that I know I use.
Well if there’s an Australian slang dictionary, I should share this:
http://www.canadaka.net/content/page/124-canadian-slang–english-words
Canadians call runners, runners?! Like us!? Yay.
And… after reading this entire page, I guess I need to see this movie. I love that you’re all still discussing months later! *heads over to amazon*
This movie is a true gem. I kid you not. 9 out of 10 of us loved it. (Westy is the holdout)
Because she is a koala.
I didn’t *hate* it!
SEEEEEE IT!!!!
SEEEEEE IT!!!!
And when you do see it, come back and report and we’ll talk about it all over again with you.
I watched it tonight!! And then headed over here and found that we’re all talking about last night’s episode! So as soon as I finished chiming in on the 5-0 recap, I’ll be reporting on the movie
After reading this page had to Amazon it – did like it -learned a little about Oyster farming but learned a LOT about how much I like this AOL guy. Goofy – like when they watch the dog laying there or slipping into the +spoiler+ water. It did seem out of a current time. Can’t look at a fruit roll up the same way. And on this page – enjoyed the observation about a woman director relating to holes in the underwear. And if not for you FUCUPS I would never there was meaning behind the name Jack Flange and looked it up on theUrban Dictionary. This site is so educational – so many things I have learned. Absolutely none of them useful.
Like the rest of us. We are filled with the most useless bobblehead sh/t, it’s amazing.
I always say to my friends, if my brain wasn’t filled with such useless cr.p I’d actually remember things like your stories. Which are so often met with my, wait, was I actually there when this happened????
Do I make it 10 out of 11? I first heard of this movie last year when I looked up Alex on IMDB. I rented it then but absolutely loved it and have since bought a copy. It’s a true gem!
I fear there is something wrong with me that I am not a TOFFY. Sheila needs to visit this page and back me up.
SHEILA, CALL ME!!
Sheila can never come here or else she will discover I am a cheating cheater who cheats!
Sooo…has she discovered this yet?
Nope. This is why we can never let her hang out here…that or M removes all evidence of my existence.
True Gem! I bought it too.
Then I guess I make it 11 out of 12 because I loved the movie too. I had to concentrate to catch some of the dialogue but it was well worth it. Since I saw it I can’t look at a lobster without giggling and imagining hitting someone in the head with it.
Yay!! Another TOFFY!!
What was your fave part?
I love that I keep hearing that you gals some times have trouble understanding our accent.
Please note, Westy and I are on hand to help you in the event Alex (who likes to mumble) says something and you’re all like whaaaaattt did he say? and no subtitles are on hand. 
(Having said that some times I couldn’t understand him in The Shield and needed subtitles).
Ess, how can you expect someone to have just one fav part of TOF????? Do you have one? I don’t think I have just one….sooooo rewatch?
M, thanks so much for talking about TOF and ensuring so many people out there now treasure this little Aussie gem.
My fave part of TOF was when it was o.v.e.r.
I
(I’m KIDDING!)
Westy you cracker me up so much.
You’re like the Anti-TOFFEY
Love you hard…
‘Anti-TOFFY’ – I love it!
Love you back!
Who cares about Australia’s film industry, when I am this preteeeeee?
Preeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Yes! Thank you Maha for giving us a place to share our luv for this beautiful movie.
Infant…One fave part? Heck no… I love this movie from opening credits until the ending. Rewatch? You are such a bad influence on me… my answer? FK YEAH!
My favorite part is the lobster/fruit-roll-up heist and then when he shoots the gun at the BBQ. And when his boat breaks down in the middle of nowhere. That cracked me up. Oh! and when he was napping and talking about Mumbles as if he weren’t there.
I didn’t like his fight with Mumbles at the end, it made me
The fight with Mumbles was sad, but great acting. I loved it when he shot the gun at the BBQ. It is so the face I would pull as I’ve never fired a gun either.
I think it’s really the slang that I had trouble with more so than the accent. My favorite part…well I just really thought it was a sweet movie all the way through, and funny too. Maybe it’s sappy but I liked the end when they were in the tub together, probably just because I wished I was in the tub with him instead of her. LOL. But I did not wish to be on the dock…SPLINTERS!
JDD, ok well I can clarica any slang for you.
Oh the bit with the tub? Just for the record people. We do NOT just have baths in the middle of parties ok?
Yeah that was poor party etiquette but can you blame her? If AOL was in the tub I’d have no problem with a bath in the middle of a party or in the middle of Times Square. Just sayin’.
LOL, I’d probably draw the line at Times Square.
Speak fo ya self!
EVE: “This site is so educational – so many things I have learned & none of them useful.” HEY! What about a great learning spot for all things FOY?? McMo
McMo – It most def is a spot where I have learned many FOY related things-when I first became McG obsessed I did not even know he was from OZ. And certainly no munchkin he – but useful in my daily life? Not yet until he and I meet and he falls for me HI ALEX (head first of course) and I can dazzle him with my lengthy (heh) knowledge of all things FOY #TeamFOY
So I’ve finally seen this movie! And I’m officially a smitten kitten. Must now go through all these comments again and make more comments.
I’ve become accustomed to AOL as McG. Nice to see him so young! Before he got the forearm tats removed! Before he got his teeth fixed! Without manscaped chest hair! And as M says, *thicker* (and yet still w/ awesome abs!)
Yup, smitten.
The forearm tatts were hot. I hate that he removed them. I wonder if this was part of his Back Up Plan makeover? the tatt removal, the veneers and most obvious, the body transformation. I think they really wanted Mr. Perfect for that role. Didn’t they realize they already had him??
I’m guessing the forearm tats were considered career limiting. I have noticed though, that they aren’t completely gone – sometimes you can see a bit of them on 5-0. Yes, I watch for tattoo flashes. Especially that lower back tattoo. The new one, that is.
Agreed, definitely all for the BUP makeover. I guess I’ll have to see that movie next
And here I thought I was the only one here who hadn’t seen AOLs collected works!
LOL! Nope, I haven’t seen everything. Although I do own almost-worn-out-from-repeat-viewings Moonlight DVDs. I’ll have to make my way over to that comment page next!
See I’ve never seen more than a YouTube clip of Moonlight. So you uh, recommend it, do you?
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These c.nts forced me to watch. And I am so grateful they insisted. Trust.
It’s cheesy as all get-out but thoroughly enjoyable. Of course I haven’t read the 400+ comments on the Moonlight page here at Sardonic, so that’s just my opinion – not sure if it’s the general consensus around here!
OMG, the lurkers came out of the woodworks for that page!! LOL!!
Steph, I held off for soooo long to watch Moonlight because #1, I am not a vampire show fan, #2, photos made it look uber cheesy (not campy) and #3, I just knew I was going to hate it and I really didn’t want to hate any of his work.
It took about 2 episodes and I was hooked. I can now completely understand why people loved him as Mick St. John so much. More than the show itself, Mick was a disarming mashup of charm, sexy, class, a little sweetness and a whole lotta BAMF.
Now I want to watch Moonlight again…
Ummm, yeah !!! Sweet Jeebus ESS, now I want to watch it again toooooo !!
Mmm, #LovesMicksManMeat. !!
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa43/kristiina13/gifs/?action=view¤t=alexwithbigbelly.jpg
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Only came across this pic of Alex in ML days, this belly is soooooo BIG, it made me
It’s asking for a password. Because it is a lesbian.
OMG Paula! I can never unsee that picture. I hate you! LOL!
OK, ESS — I have seen just about every movie and TV show Alex has done (except for that Black Jack stuff) but I could never bring myself to watch Moonlight. I don’t do vampire TV shows, movies or books. And I hate that hair on Alex. But your description of Mick here made me totally rethink my position. It will probably take some more time, but I may get there yet.
Do eeeeeeeeeet!!!!
KARIN! I toooootally get it!! I honestly felt bad because I didn’t want to watch it. But I am sooooooo glad I did!! Regardless of how you feel about the show, which had its ups & downs, but was overall better than expected… You will fall for Mick..trust me.
You.Will.Fall.
Hard
Like the FOY
Karin- I’m with you, not into the vampire stuff and don’t like that hair, however, I have watched and rewatched the video on an AOL fansite of the montage of mooney stuff and have to remove an article of clothing every time as the room suddenly gets really warm while I am watching. If that is how those shows work, I may have to give it a try.
CVC, by you don’t get vampire stuff do you mean Moonlight or all the genre as a whole? Because I love Interview With a Vampire and on the total opposite end of the scale, Lost Boys.
Infant – any vampire stuff as in the genre. I haven’t seen either of the two you mentioned, any of this ongoing Twlight B.S., I don’t even remember watching vampire horror films in the past. If I think back far enough, I read a very early Stephen King book when I was younger – well young – and maybe that turned me off forever. He wrote is so believeable I think it may have scarred and scared me permanently. I think it was Salem’s Lot.
Lost Boys- ok I did like that one too. “You’re a blood sucking vampire! Mom’s going to be p*ssed!”
All time fave line.
‘“You’re a creature of the night, Michael! Just like out of a comic book! You’re a vampire, Michael! My own brother, a g0d-dam.ed, sh.t-sucking vampire! Boy, you wait ’til Mom finds out, buddy!”
I love Lost Boys. I got introduced to it through a work mate (that and Officespace). It’s just so awesome. Ohhhh the 80s. Ohhhh the Corey brothers.
Office Space!! Hey, fun fact…the neighbor next door (who is always listening through the walls) is none other than the killer in our episode # 9! What timing!
“Office Space!! Hey, fun fact…the neighbor next door (who is always listening through the walls) is none other than the killer in our episode # 9! What timing!”
*blinks* ehh???? Confuzzled!
Officespace…..Yeeeeaaaahh, I’m gonna need you to come in on Saturday…
How much flair do you wear????
OOOp, got him confused with someone else.
Second false statement this week. I am slipping…
Office Space – we have to wear badges and some people wear pins on their lanyards. Everytime I ask someone about their “flair’ they never get it.
“Office Space – we have to wear badges and some people wear pins on their lanyards. Everytime I ask someone about their “flair’ they never get it.”
Ess, next time I say who is this person everyone is talking about. I would like everyone to remember that I know about Lost Boys and Office Space. If you asked me about flair I’d get ya! More flair for everyone!
Duly noted Infant!
CVC – Interview With the Vampire is one of my favourite movies, and I’m about to start reading the book (as it was a book first.) The movie has Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and a young Kirsten Dunst. It’s sent in New Orleans and Paris. In the movie Christian Slater’s character interviews Brad Pitt’s character who tells us about his life as a vampire. I’d say check it out, but I get that a Steven King book put’s you off. My fear of clowns wasn’t from It, but I still can’t read that book.
Ok, maybe I’ll buck up and Netflix it. HAHA fear of clowns – I get it – moving pictures on a page before JK Rowling put it in Harry Potter. (no h8 – love them both)
Omg me too.
Have you been to the Moonlight page? It’s scary…lol! Probably the busiest page on this entire site! But comment!! I will follow…because I am a Mooney.
Is that what we’re called? Mooneys? AWESOME!
Yup, count me in that group.
The Moonlight page used to kill my computer. Now it’s gotten used to it because I was like deal with it mofo, I want to read these comments!
I’ve only seen about six epis of Moonlight and am not yet a MOONEY but I’m pretty sure if I watched the whole series it would turn me. I watched TOF twice but am not and never will be a TOFFY.
Can’t bring myself to watch Feed, haven’t yet seen any of The Shield and only part of that 1 episode of Criminal Minds. I’ve seen Mary Bryant before I even knew who AOL was. I liked BUP – JLo and ALo together- squeeeeeee! And I’ve never seen the TV episodes he did in Oz.
I’m a McG girl all.the.way.
I’ve watched ML – but not really in order – just when ScyFy shows a marathon – (which, never seems to actually start at the beginning and go all the way through? Odd) and I like it, but want to love it and I haven’t gotten there. Beth distracted me too much. I like Mick as a character, though – but I like McG as a character better. I find myself wishing that the depth of character (writing) was as good for McG as it was getting to be for Mick – and to some regards, this season has been heading that way for MCG, which makes me SQUEEE!
Yes yes! S2 McG is much better!! Especially after episode #9 SQUEE!! But he has a long, long, long way to go to hit Mick level. I fear the koala writers will never let that happen. Boo.
Hi Westy !!, long time no chat ! Miss you !!
This amuses me so much, it reads like your own AOL resume !
We have all come a long way, in the AOL viewings, since the spring. I have an AOL library of DVD’s !
G’day Stalker! Now that I am cheating and watching epis online I will be here more and not feel so far behind. Not to mention those Fkn koalas @channelten are not showing any new epis until next year. FKRS! they will regret it because everyone will now go online to watch.
Westy!! HI!! HI!!! So glad you’re heeeerrrreeee!!!
My kind of Cheaters !
FKN Koalas is right !
Boo, Channel 10.
Yay! Westy and Bali are Cheaters with an excuse now! Jayne too!
It was funny because while the ep was on I said to Sheila, hey let’s cheat before I go on my work trip next week. I can’t be bothered waiting for Ten (who we originally thought just wasn’t showing an ep next week). She said now, now Gracie, let’s be mature, it’s just another week. Me = super sad face (if only you knew the truth friend). Come the end of the episode when they said “that was the final episode of h50 for 2011.” I get this text WE MUST CHEAT! Hehehe. Glad she could see it my way.
I’ll rewatch it on Ten, but yeah, dumb call Ten.
Mate get on to it with the Shield. Mary Bryant made me want to cry because it was so historically inaccurate. All this talk of Moonlight and TOF has made me want to rewatch them. Oh while we’re talking about other Alex things. Three Rivers, he was so great in that show but everyone else made me want to open my bedroom window and watch as computer fell to it’s death. At least then something interesting would have happened.
Oh yeah, I forgot TR. I saw but one epi before #fknkoalas@channelten pulled it. As usual, we were behind in epis and then when it got cancelled, #fknkoalas@channelten must’ve decided not to bother showing any more.
It was another show that I remember them advertising as starring “Australia’s Alex O’Loughlin” (who???) when most of Oz had never really heard of him. Or at least did not remember him from anything he’d been in here. I like medical shows and remember thinking it might be alright after seeing first epi, until #fknkoalas@channelten acted as per their norm.
So what we can establish here is channel ten are sh.t. The thing they played the most of Alex’s work is probably that tampon ad. They complain about losing viewers yet other then Glee, show everything delayed and then sit around wondering why they don’t turn a profit. Uhhhhh I dunno Ten. I DUNNO!
I don’t think Ten gives a flying f..k about Alex. Hahaha can y’all tell I’m annoyed? They just go where the ratings are and unfortunately it’s freaking Glee and Master Chef. On the bright side I don’t have to sit through the end of Glee anymore (which USED to be on before h50 and would always run late) that makes for a slightly happier Infant because that show drives me up the wall.
Oh I am a Glee hater too!
The singing! And the happiness! And the modern “songs” and the singing and the happiness and ughhhhhhh. I was a dancer and did the whole singing and dancing on stage thing and this show makes me want to sit in a corner and cry like a freaking teenager when her fav boy band broke up.
I want to kill that dark haired girl who sings a lot. Rachel? Seriously, she drives me around the bend.
I don’t know their names, Westy.
Bet on Grace to hate a show because of the “happiness”! Killing.me
I only dislike Glee because I totally wish that we had this club in my HS (yup – I was one of the “drama club” nerds)
Kimmer, couldn’t claim to be emo if I liked shows with all that happiness now could I?
“At least then something interesting would have happened.” – the medical professional in me just died a little.
Ok, one character annoyed me and one bored me. But the others I thought were quite good. Alex was sublime.
Westy if you like medical shows WATCH IT!!! Especially if you liked the first episode which was probably it’s worst. Truth.
““At least then something interesting would have happened.” – the medical professional in me just died a little.”
Ok maybe I was being a bit harsh, the medical stuff was interesting, you know my fav episodes, Ess. I was more referring to the characters who other than Andy and some times Paula? (oh and duh, Khol) I had no connection to. Most of the time I felt more involved in the guest star of the weeks storyline than I did the rest of the main characters. If I don’t care about the characters in the show how can I be expected to care about what happens to them? SPOILER WARNING FOR THREE RIVERS (the irony of having to spoiler warning a cancelled show LOL) All I cared about was Andy and Khol, because if he didn’t get a new heart I was going to cry like Twihards will when Twilight ends.
Never saw any of TR’S…..is it available on dvd?
LaHagela, not to my knowledge, but you can get it through amazon.com
Sometimes, Westy is a koala. But we love her still.
I am a FKN koala, and don’t you forget it!
Oh yeah…preeeeteeeeeeeeeeee
Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!
Your avatar kills me still. It looks like the koala is having an 0rgasm.
SJ2- I also have not seen the collected works. Just H50 and TOF – I bought the first season of 50 which I have not seen most of – and have yet to open the box. Only so many hours in a day to get up to speed on AOL – need to quit my job and get a smart phone to keep up!
I also am on the fence about seeing Moonlight. Like you I am NOT a vampire person in the least. But I am feeling the loving peer pressure here & am considering giving it a shot. MAYBE.
Moonlight. It’s a tough one. It’s not the greatest show that ever lived and yet somehow it found a place in my geeky heart. Although some times the romance did make me want to throw up a little bit in my mouth. But not the bit when Mick said “my Beth,” during one of her damsel in distress moments. Because then I was just sitting there going “ohhhh but I want one!”
All it takes is two episodes of Moonlight and you’ll be hooked. Although I’m a huge vampire genre fan. But note: Buffy > Twilight. I don’t understand the whole Twilight thing. Vampires do not glitter.
No H8 to any Twi-fans!!
I preferred the vamps eyes in Tw.light to Mick´s. Will watch eventually the last 2 movies in this series. Also my other “must follow” actor Lee Pace makes an appearance in them.
Lee Pace is in them? Now I must reconsider seeing those movies…
He has veneers?
Eww.
Veneers, caps or hell he could have just had braces or something. Not sure. But they are a wee bit straighter than they used to be. Didn’t notice it until someone pointed it out. Now I can tell a slight difference between Moonlight & TBUP.
Trust me and ESS to be having the same conversation on two different pages, LOL.
And yes, the change was between ML and TBUP, not H50
I noticed that too. *love it*
It’s because we share the same brain. Scary sometimes.
Too funny!! and kinda freaky!!
Get outta my head. There is only room for one perv in here!
4 arms, 4 legs, 1 pervy brain
THICKER. So yum.
Since previous Moobie/Lunch/etc. thread wasn’t allowing replies anymore, I’m posting here.
TOFFY Lunch Menu
Today’s specials:
Appetizer: Dozen oysters on the half shell w/Trish’s spicy sauce
Meal combo 1: Jack’s smoked sausage on roll w/Pearl’s dockside fries
Meal combo 2: Mumble’s pressed ham sandwich w/boiled cabbage
On tap: 1/2 price Victoria Bitters
Meal combo 3: Skippy’s deluxe roadkill burger w/onion petals
Soup of the day: Lobster bisque
Dessert: Brownie’s chocolate brownies
STEPH: You must watch Moonlight. You must! You will fall hard for Mick St.John, I promise. I don’t like vampire movies either, but AOL is so damn sexy, engaging, solefull & funny as a vamp with a heart, you will overlook the gore, the hair & anyting else you might find replusive. The writing is wonderful as are the stories & all the other actors are the cherries on top of this AOL sundae. He puts everything he has into this character & he created an amazing fantasy. Trust your Granny on this one. After 2 eps. you will be hooked. McMo
you will overlook the gore, the hair & anyting else you might find replusive
HAhahahaha OMG GRANNY I am literally hyperventilating with laughter here!!!!!
And we’re gonna watch! I’m gonna watch with Infant & Ess & some other sardonics so it won’t be scary! So I will be a Moonie soon! (maybe!)
Dearest M, would it be too much to get a 2nd Moonight page? A group of us want to rewatch and a few will be watching for the first time. This will lead to a lot of discussion. A new page will keep us from having to scroll through 400 comments to start anew.
Thanks!!
PS.. Amazon is having a sale on tons of movies/TV shows. Moonlight is currently $13 for the season. It’s a steal!! It is also availalbe on the VIPTV.NET that M uses.
I will stream it from VIP. I reckon if I watch a couple more episodes, I will become a MOONY! Yay!
Despite moobies, awful shirts and really, really bad Mick hair.
I didn’t notice the bad shirts and really, really bad hair after awhile. They just ‘fit’ the show,ya know? But the moobies will always kill me.
Kill. Me.
Moobies can kill. Truth.
*dying*
Alex makes Moonlight seem so wonderful. It’s kind of hypnotic. And also weird in a way, that he has this power over uhhh people/me? Dare I say I am not the only one who thinks like this.
STEPH: Isn’t Mama the greatest, giving us a Moonlight 2 page? i’m going over there after I tell you once again right here, right now…..WATCH IT, you will love it, I promise. Soon you will be a Moony too. if you’re a fan of AOL, you can’t help but love this series. (I’m going to have everyone converted to Moony status if it kills me.)
ESS: I thought you were a Moony already. And you are so right, $13.00 is a steal. I paid over $ 20.00 a couple of years ago & it was on sale!
Oh boy, I have another legit reason to watch the series AGAIN.
Hugsies, McMo
McMo, when I first had the opportunity to watch it was a rainy, awful Saturday that I had last minute “me” time. Didn’t have the opportunity nor the $30-$40 to buy DVD so I viewed online. So it’s just now I’m buying the DVD’s to keep.
I was a Mooney by epi 2. True. Story.
Moonlight, I don’t know it’s exact price as it was a present from Sheila, but it would have been at least 50 bucks. In fact I was just telling Ess the other day I found Whiteout…for 38 bucks. Unless it’s sale time, or it’s an old season (i.e. season 2 is out so s1 is on sale) it is often cheaper for me to import dvds (especially if it’s a show), meaning it is cheaper for me to buy a dvd off Amazon, pay delivery charges and more often than not, get it months before it’s out here.
E.G Hawaii Five 0 just came out here today and is probably some where around the 60-70 buck mark. And retailers sit around confused as to why Australians <3 online shopping.
INFANT: Those prices are outrageous. I’d shop on line too. I got my H50 DVD at Amazon for $ 38 with free shipping, but as everyone knows, it took forever to be delivered. I wanted to check out how much the store was selling it for last week (I’m thinking $42-45) but they were all sold out. I guess we’re not the only ones who thinks our show ROCKS! LOL, McMo
We get ripped off on everything. It’s even worse with cars.
Let’s go with Mercedes Benz, SLK Roadster.
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/class/class-SLK
All just staring prices (by this I mean no fancy extras), I’ll keep it all in US currency.
US price: $54,800
UK price: $47,784
Oz price: $93,232
so it’s EXACTLY the same car (aside from your left hand drive) and we pay almost twice as much as they do in the UK.
INFANT: Holy crap. Why are things so much higher in Oz? Westy had wrote food items, i.e.bananas, were outlandishing priced a few months back. Is everything priced so high in the land down under?? McMo
Granny, I can not think of any item I have purchased that has been cheaper here than it has in either Europe or the USA. If you think cars are bad you should see how much it costs to buy a home here.
Westy, can you think of something? There must be something cheaper here, other then Vegemite?
Boomerangs?
Kangaroo steaks?
Cockatiels?
LOL. Well I have never bought a boomerang, last Kangaroo steak I had was 35 bucks at a restaurant. Would you pay that much for steak??
oh good lord like $12 American
Island living, right Infant? Everything’s more expensive. No wonder the Aussies feel at home in Hawaii!
and by American I mean USAer. LOVE YOU CANADIANS! MY FELLOW AMERICANS!
Island living indeed.
I remember shopping in Hawaii and people would say ohhh you should have shopped on the mainland everything’s cheaper. Sheila and I replied, still heaps cheaper then shopping at home.
Also, Hawaii back to Oz is (duh) an international flight so we could have another suitcase full of all the clothes and books we bought. OHHH books that’s another thing, books are expensive here too. I never imported them but now all the Borders closed down, and a whole heap of other bookstores, but books are way more expensive here.
Jeez Gracie… You ate SKIPPY?!? I could never eat kangaroo…it’s like Americans eating the eagle.
LOL! Last night when I was with my friend at dinner she said, “how can you eat Skippy?” I said, “I’m sorry, Skippy was before my time. I just see food.”
I think I may have turned her into a vegan. 
Listen! I was driving by a store who had listed the kind of meat they sell — one of which was KANGAROO!! I will eventually buy some and grill it. I’ll let you know how it is
Off the top of my head I can not think of anything here that is cheaper then OS. If you think our car prices are bad you should look at our property prices, now they’re crazy. Westy can you think of something that’s cheaper here than OS? You know other than Vegemite.
Hi useless post. Dear wordpress. Why are you so weird? First the other comment didn’t appear and now you have made both of them appear. I don’t like you.
Gracie, I believe keychains made of Roo t.sticles may be cheaper there, then here in the US.
😜
I am pretty sure no matter how cheap those are, lol I do not want to buy any.
Yes, prices here are ridiculous compared to US, but I do think wages are higher? A typical waiter/waitress wage is between $15-$18/hour which I believe is way more than what the US pays? House prices are crazy and all I can say is thank GOD for online shopping.
Because it is an island and islands at is difficult to get on and off the island. It’s also why they have weird pocketed creatures like that fkn koala and the kangaroo.
McMo, the banana prices were due to severe floods and cyclones earlier this year which pretty much wiped out the banana plantations. I’m happy to say they are much more realistic now – from $15/kg down to around $4/kg now. Still not as cheap as you get them but this is our normal price again.
STEPH: “Boomerangs” ROFL plus I spit up again on my laptop.
INFANT: Wait, Kangaroo steak cost 35…is that USD? I thought those guys were all muscle. Yikes! Beef steak here in the Midwest costs anywhere from $ 10 – 80 depending on type & aging. Boy, you guys “down under” got the bad end of the stick. McMo
Granny, we’re just about buying dollar for dollar at the moment so yes, the 35 is the USD price as well. Just a fact of life here, stuff is expensive. But, there is one major difference, we don’t tip here.
My question is, would you want Kangaroo steak over beef steak?
Kangaroo steak is better for you……….. but no I’d perfer beef steak. Having said that I am off to dinner tonight and getting kangaroo steak.
I would have thought that with all those skippies in your land downunder, it would be a cheaper meat. How do tourists like that taste?
We have elk (moose) meat as a “rare” delicatessen, but I don´t care for it. Reindeer is good but more common in Lapland as the herds roam far up north. And speaking of Lapland, you do know that Santa Claus (=joulupukki) lives in Korvatunturi
and now there´s the movie to prove it…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RQlikX4vvw (watch other trailers of Rare Exports also)
WESTY: Yes, waitress/waiters usually only make minimum wage here (around 1/2 of what you pay,) but they rely on tips to make their living. I just learned something new from INFANT that you don’t tip in Austrialia. Average tipping here is supposed to be 20% for good service, so our pay scale for this line of work is definitely lower than yours.
Thank God your wee bananas had a reason for being outrageously priced.
INFANT: ACA! Roo t.sticles ! Gross! McMo
Oh great, now PAULA & company are dining on Bullwinkle & Rudolph. i can’t imagine Bullwinkles tasting very good.
I did not know about Santa’s home. Have you visited him? Hugsies, McMo
OK – now that I have finally seen TOF, (and I now know how the Oz and UK contingent feel when they come to comment on a page we have been moved on from for weeks) Here are some of my comments/faves. I am only 1/2 way through my 2nd watching, so here is part1:
I love the younger Alex. While I don’t think that he looks 24, he played the role of a naive young man finding his place in life v v well.
When he drops Pearl off at her trailer in the first scene, he holds his hand up to shield his eyes – a la Mick, LOL.
I mentioned it above – but when he visits his sister, she patches up his facial bruises – yet he hasn’t been in the fight yet?
Fruit Rollup Hijab! – He totally should have gone with the model where only the eyes were bitten out of the rollup.
Assauly with a deadly crustacean. Ow. Was it me or did he seem relieved that the guard was conscious and being tended to by the medic?
I love. Love. The music in this film.
The postmaster and Brownies short-shorts made me laugh. That’s like, 1980′s John McEnroe short! And of course, everyone else in this film is wearing them EXCEPT AOL, who wears something akin to capri pants instead of shorts. But I did love his jeans in this film.
Mumbles. Oh, how I loved mumbles. I LOL’d when he was telling Jack about the “whistling oyster” and how his lady had parts that “Sat up and said ‘BONJOUR’ in all the right places” LOL’d. Plus, the oyster “didn’t whistle as such, just kinda clicked. It paid for the wedding though” Oh – what a great role! More Mumbles later (and before I saw this film, whenever any of you said Mumbles, all I could think of was “trailer park boys” show that my co-worker made me watch. I still curse him for that 2 hours of my life I will never get back)
OK, Jack sitting on the bed switching the light on and off with his toes. AND WE ARE QUESTIONING WHETHER OR NOT IT WAS ACTUALLY AOL’s FEET IN H50 2.10? Oh yes it was, Mr. Talented Toes.
I love that Mumbles is asleep for at least part of most of his scenes.
Brownie – saying that Pearl pays for her shoes with her “Hairy Checkbook”. I THOUGHT that was what he said, but it took me 4 or 5 rewinds to make sure. Hairy Checkbook, oh my.
At the dog race – “Mumbles, can I borrow some cash until next week?” and he tells Jack not to blow it all in one place and Jack immediately uses it to bet on Diesel. LOL.
Also – I LOL’d when no one waits for the starter to say “Go!” they all just jumped in at “On your mark”.
When Trish is tending to Jack’s…. wounds. His eyes are so perfect. How can that be? So.fcking.blue….. wait, where was I? Oh, I loved how his voice goes an octave higher when he says “Oh, just by looking at them” re: Trish having a way with the oysters. And, how the fck lucky was that b.tch? I would have done the role for free just because of that scene. For.free.
OK, more later…..
She was HELLA “fk lucky”.
“Fruit Rollup Hijab.” BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Ok, I just rewatched the movied so I can comment with you. I’m a trouper like that.
His sister patching him up – I stated above, I just took it as he was obvi not fitting in very well.. lol.
Hi reaction to the guard, yes I think he was very unnerved by the whole thing and was v relieved when he saw they were ok.
The music is sublime. Truly. I wish I could listen to it on a loop at work so it would help calm me down when I’m ready to bite someone’s head off for asking the same question for the 10000th time that hour.
Of course Alex had on the long shorts. He’s the young, hot one. Young guys wear the long stuff. It’s the older, icky guys who wear the speedos and short shorts.
The entire dog race scene was an LOL moment. Him blowing all the money immediately after telling Mumbles he wouldn’t, him taking the stick & dog from the boy, him finding out he has to swim in his undies, the dog fighting him for the stick in the water….Ok, him getting out of the water in wet underwear was not funny. It was just pure brilliance.
“Mr. Talented Toes.” – told you those were his feet.
Everything about Trish tending to his cuts. EVERYTHING. She was one lucky b/tch for sure. Why Becuase she she touched it. oh yeah, look for yourself. She totes brushed her hand against it. She is my hero.
All I remember of Jack’s clothes are Chucks and rugby tops. Ugh.
And I didn’t really notice those until you pointed them out.
I LOL’d when he was telling Jack about the “whistling oyster” and how his lady had parts that “Sat up and said ‘BONJOUR’ in all the right places”
Mumbles lady parts! This comment made Me LOL! Arrrrgggghhh I totally want to do a re-watch now myself!!!
I’m so going to end up rewatching this movie….
do it!! You and Steph do it!
I just did it this afternoon and I have no regrets. None. Nada. His goooorgeous aussie accent is still ringing in my ears. I can’t even thing of Mick or Stan or McG right now because they’re all …American..
Ok part two:
They refer to pearls mom and Brian like we know who TF they are. Who TF are they?
Whenever they were doing some oyster farmerish work I felt compelled to learn more about it. Dammit noe I need to go mcnerd on oyster farming.
In the post office after pearl tells jack that his sister is pretty. The mother fckng look hegives her. The M-F LOOK! It should be illegal to toss that look around without a license.
When jack and mumbles follow slug, I think that jack is going along as much to kkep mumbles out of trouble as he is to see if slug has the money.
Dog scene. Alex is sitting like an 8 year old boy. And the wimbledon-like head movements between the dog and the Tv. Comedy gold. The whole thing was pure gold. And then jack buys her a puppy! I want Alex to buy me a puppy. Or a goldfish. Or a piece of lint. Anything.
Pier scene. I have no new words for this. So much better than the Chair sex in the shield. Only slightly more painful on the backside. Seriously they put more mileage on pearls back and ass than I have on my murano. At the end Alex must have had his legs from mid thigh down hanging over the other side of that pier. More like a dock than a pier really. I wanted to see the view from the other side. Or the underside- because there were some serious gaps in the decking. Just saying
Teish and Brownie get it on with their kid sleeping on the floor of the filtration room? Talk about scarring a kid for life!
Alex got a haircut between the piersex and fishing with skip
At the awards ceremony everyone is coaling for brownies win, but one hag yells boo!
Odd Cialis commercial at the end with the naaked tub scene. However, that b.itch got to massage AOLs pits with her feet. Yet another thing I would have done for free.For.free.
I so loved this movie. Loved it!
I love the dock scene…pervasive that I am that scene adds 10 minutes to the movie each time…rewind….slow mo….frame by frame. I only watched it like 2a weeks ago but all this talk has me wanting to pop it on an watch it again.
I started watching one of the commentaries and I kid you not on one of them they say something like, this is just such an important love scene that it wouldn’t be right to comment over it….so they don’t. I skipped around but I’ll watch it properly when I can and pay close attention to all the issues with continuity that you guys queried/I never noticed.
I am assuming the Oz and US versions of the movie are exactly the same right?
Shoot, now I need to buy the actual DVD too (I downloaded the movie from amazon) – because I NEED to hear the commentaries and see the extras NOW!
We have a blu-ray player. From what I read from Grace in a post above, I should be able to play the Aussie version on it, right? Heading off to buy it now!
Grace – what are some of the deleted scenes?
Kimmer, don’t quote me. I would hate to think you all went and got the DVD based on my knowledge. Remember it’s in reverse as I normally import from the USA. I’d imagine it can’t be too different but you never know?
There are two deleted scenes and one extended scene.
The extended scene is when Jack goes and drop the beer off to the guys who helped him when the motor on his boat died.
The two deleted scenes are:
When the Trish and Brownie (so the feuding husband and wife) are watching over the oysters and the kid is asleep in the sleeping bag on the floor. Let’s just say the kid will TOTES have nightmares for the rest of his life if this scene had of actually happened.
The second is of them two again talking about working on the harvest together next year.
OK, I can maybe live without seeing those.
Is the commentary good? I love commentary.
PS – THANK YOU for staying up to answer my Q’s. I always forget how far ahead you are.
I started with the commentary of the lady who wrote the movie…it was very boring unless you want to hear about how and why they chose each location and why certain ones were difficult to shoot at. So switched to, I believe they were two producers (I will check it out tomorrow and post the details) they were much more interesting.
And no worries.
They cut the Trish & Brownie s.x scene?!?!?
I honestly don’t know how I feel about that.
How much do I love that you love this movie so much?? LOTS!!! (also…I told you so!)
I read your comments right before bed last night and I was dying mate, DYING!
I started to McNerd on oyster farming too then I got bored and watched the movie again. Much better scenery.
The post office scene with Jack & Pearl. Unnnfff.I loved it when he goes, “you’ve been spying on me!” Sir, can I see your license for that gorgeous smug look on your bastard face?
The dog scenes. EVERY M-F’ing thing about the dog scenes!!Everything!! Alex could buy me lint. LMAO!!
Pier scene- Alex said he had cuts all over his (gorgeous) legs. makes me sad every time I think about it.
OMG I need to listed for the Hag yelling BOO! HAHA!
Old Cialis commercial…heh.
KIMMER: “I want Alex to buy me a piece of lint. Anything.” OMG, ROFL. Hysterical.
And thank you Kimmer, thank you. Finally someone else acknowledges the awesomeness of the pier scene. asdfghjkl. McMo
*Sigh* Pier scene.
Is had a brief moment of worry for the puppy. Like, 3 seconds of worry, then I went back to perving.
Wait, there was a dog? I may not have thought it was the best s.x scene ever but I’m not saying I didn’t still fully appreciate it. *cough…cough*
I totes didn’t see the puppy between them the first time I watched, and then all of a sudden it was there and I was like? The fck? Then I re-watched (18 times) (OK, 20 times) (or maybe more) and saw that it was laying there asleep and Jack moved it to the land side of the pier.
Then began the huffing and puffing and I forgot about the puppy.
So you worried through half the actual sex scene then?
No no, not when you add in the re-watches. Then I only worried about 1/8th of the time.
Wow! Wemust all really be desparate for a new H50 episode. A few comments on TOF page and all hell breaks loose! I have to admit that after the half dozen or so comments from around noon, I also rewatched TOF (probably the 5th time). Then I just kept the marathon going with the Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant (I think I liked it even better the second time) and finished the afternoon off with 3 or 4 H50 episodes from Season 1. I am definitely having withdrawal symptoms!
The continuity issue in TOF has me confused. I didn’t think the sister tending to his injuries had anything to do with the fight. I thought the injuries were from the actual job (cuts and scrapes and the like), that one would probably have if he/she were inexperienced doing something that could be dangerous. I don’t recall seeing bruises in that scene. The sister even asks him if the job is too tough for him.
McMo, I too loved the pier scene. Well, I just loved the whole movie. And Incredible Journey. What a pleasant way to spend an afternoon! Happy New Year to all. Karin
If anyone has things (i.e continuity issues etc) or scenes they want me to report back on commentary wise please let me know.
Talking about TOF brings up conversation no matter how many H50′s are airing. People (except the aforementioned 3 we have already identified) LOVE this movie! And what’s not to love?? #shutitwesty
I had to put it on to get the deleted scenes info for Kimmer. It’s 1am and I want to watch it…..gosh d@rn this movie!
said with love.
Seriously. I was petrified that I wouldn’t like the movie. I was afraid that I would be affected by the hype. NOT!
Now I am trying to figure out who amongst my friends is worthy of being shown this gem.
I’m such a c.nt for not LOVING this movie!
FOY United Cuties, Oyster Farmer Fanatics.
I’m gonna stop calling you TOFFYs, and start calling you all FUCOFFS.
HUGSIES!
LOVE IT!!!
I will proudly answer to this name. Do we get a flag??
Dying.
FUCOFF’s!
Can’t believe I just read through this entire TOF page! Sometimes really far away from the topic(lol), but I like it. Just a few comments of my own. I really loved loved this movie, must have seen more than 20 times by now (in the last 7 months!) Blame any confusion you might have, on the makeup and editing people and those other people that are responsable for continuity in scenes. If you look closely Jack already has a mark of a black eye on his right eye in the opening scene?? After his sister patches him up, you never see the marks again?? Comming out of the water in the dog race, (that luvly view!!!) there is no scratch marks on him…..think that’s why some got confused of how he got them(lol). Loved the patch-up scene (who doesn’t?). Have tons more to say, especialy about the pier scene, but will reserve it for when you know me better…..The bath scene at the end, they can bath undisturbed because everybody is at the Oyster festival, that looked like it took place the day before, but I think the editing got it wrong! (I say so because, they all have the same clothes on and Mumbles walks around with the trofee)…..and then just a little bit of Alex playfulness in the bath (take note I say Alex and not Jack!) If you take a closer look you’ll see he tries to put his toe in her mouth just before they zoom out……I would have totally sucked on it!!!!! (oops you all don’t know me that well yet….)
Another TOFFFFFFYYYYYYY!!
One of the sweetest films *ever*
P.S. Pretty sure we would have all done the sucking in equal parts!
Thanks for giving me Toffy status already – hope I’ll soon be able to write all the names you have on here on my CV! After roaming the internet for all the months since all things FOY started, I think I finally found home, even maybe heaven or maybe hell because reading everything on here I biting into my sleep time…..!
Aloha FOYeur!! Brilliant name…wish I had thought of it!
Aloha LaHagela. You all are so witty on here, I had to come up with something to try and fit in right from the start. Funning what one can come up with at 3am with a delusional brain from sleep depravation!
I love your English — pretty sure it’s my favourite new thing! (Don’t ever apologize for it EVER. It’s funning!!)
You have no idea of the pain by brain is gioing through(lol)……haven’t used an Engish dictionary this much in ages. And even in my mother tongue my spelling and sentence constuction, when writing, are up to s:ht! And sometimes I come up with thoughts that I translate directly into Engish, with weird and wacky outcome in the written word. So, I will definitly provide you with a lot of laughs along the way….! ( but I know I’m save here. No judgement here…thats what I like)
G’day FOYeur! Where are you from? Love the name! Another TOFFY…looks like Sheila and I and that one other person whose name I can’t remember are certainly outnumbered. Bloody hell we were outnumbered a gazillion comments ago!
A girl has got to have some mistery…..for now i am just from “Far Far Away”.
Know where you are comming from with hating it. We do the same with movies from my own country.
Hmm, I didn’t ‘hate’ it. I really, really wanted to love it, because I wanted to be one of the cool kids. I gave it a second viewing, because my first was late at night on the computer. Second was better, but I’m sad to say that I thought it was ok, had some good moments, but for me…not great. Even with AOL in it. So me…I’m not a TOFFY or a FUCOFF. But I still like to hang out on this page with all you other freaks
(HUGSIES!)
It’s okay, Westy. I enjoyed it enough for the both of us.
You can still sit at the cool kids table because I said so. Want some of my chocolate milk??? 
Westy called us the cool kids. Heh. (she apparently doesn’t know me at all) HA!
You can totes hange with us. Else we will have no one to make fun of on this page.
*love u!!!*
Sorry Westy59, “hate” was the shortest word I could find in my tiredness.
I actually meant, “embarressed by” or “hyper critical off”, because we are so used to the big budget movies of Hollywood. Although I see myself as a TOFFY, I will also not rate it too high because of all the editing and make-up mistakes (I’ll most probably watch it again tomorrow – haven’t seen it this year yet – withdrawal shakes are getting severe)
Ok I really will get around to watching the movie with the commentary on to see if we can get to the bottom of all these editing queries.
Don’t know if you caught my answer on the other tread. I’m your rugby and cricket playing neighbour, due West.
….and sorry about the typo’s too…really need some sleep now!…”the pain my brain is going through”
It’s perfect
Welcome FOYeur. I get the feeling you shall be equally as witty as the rest of us. I admire your committment for reading every post in this thread. I also say sorry because I am sure there’s a lot of my nonsense here.
Hi FOYeur! *waving* Welcome!!
Thanks for the “wave” morag. Really enjoying meeting and getting to know you all on here (my kind of people!)
Can not reply to your comment about the editing and the commentary (guess we reached our limit there) Please let me know if they do say anything about it. According to how I see the story, a few scenes are not in the correct order and it can confuse people like us!!
I just watched TOF yesterday as I am reviewing it for the following: http://www.ipaa2012.org.au/movie-review-project-background/
No one had picked TOF, couldn’t let this one stay review-less!
Are we going to be able to read your review when done?
I want to read your review when it’s done!! Just a tip, you may not want to review it the same way we review things here
And Happy Feet is an Australian movie?
I have to respond to certain questions, so it’s probably more a survey I guess then a review, but for sure if you want to read it I’m happy to share.
Mee toooo ! I would live to see your survey responses !
Ok. I shall let y’all know once I have done it. I might send it around as it’s for a persons research/thesis and probably having another version of my work that they use floating around on the internet (omg imagine if they found this site) is probably not the greatest thing to do to them. We’ll sort something out.
OK I don’t mean to be a dummy but is the “how public servants are portrayed in popular culture” angle of this in TOF going to be about the POSTAL WORKERS??? for serious??
It is about the postal workers and the police, FYI, it is not a favourable reflection on postal workers.
OH OK the Police. I forgot they were in there, too. Not that they come off looking all that smart, I mean, Jack is not exactly a brilliant criminal mind. But (SPOILER ALERT!) he kind of gets away with it.
Well that’s actually part of my argument/review. Ess helped me come up with it, but basically the cops don’t really question the oyster farmers because they have this preconceived notion that none of those men could possibly be smart enough to pull off such a crime. Even the questions they ask Jack, to me hint this. To me it just seems they are there to tick boxes, they don’t really think someone from the community could have pulled off the crime but are there just covering their bases.
Useless Coppers are everywhere I guess.
FOYeur: (love the name BTW) Welcome to the crazy train!!
You do deserve a medal for reading all these comments, that’s for sure.
“Have tons more to say about the pier scene, but will reserve it for when you know me better.” I hope they are all good things because I’m pretty much alone in my love of this scene.
“Oyster festival” Don’t know why but this cracks me up….Oyster festival. hehe Thanks. McMo
McMo….I love the pier scene it adds 10 minutes onto the total running time of the movie everytime I watch it. Rewind and slow mo are my friends and I think his s.xing face looked pretty damn hot….I’d take it!
I hear ya, loud & clear. What my dreams are made of. McMo
10 minutes at least! And then another 15 or so for the “patch up ” scene. Now I have to rewatch again for the “toe in mouth” scene. Is it possible to wear out a dvd?
Thanks McMo, promise you it’s all good – in fact, if I could, I’ll write poem, songs, plays…..and even doctorates about it!!
Yes, Oysters are funning things….apparently an aphrodisia too.
oops, i deleted the “c” of aphrodisiac
Hello FOYeur, love the name, too. The funniest thing you wrote is that we don’t know you that well, yet. Oh, we know you because you found this page …read it. all..and then wrote things we all understand. so yeah, we know you. Glad, you already realize that you will be losing sleep from here on out, *yawn* good luck with that.
Ok, not exactly a roll-up but close enough and made me giggle.
http://lsa.lifescript.com/Advantage/PXSMPV2/index.aspx?utm_campaign=welchev4&utm_source=m0022&utm_medium=email&utm_content=m0022/045-2012-01-09
Do you guys have roll ups??
Yeah we have them but since they aren’t round and found in the produce aisle they are not actual fruit and my mom never bought them. Hence my fascination of flat “fruit”
I don’t eat them. They’re just too weird lol.
Ok some weeks ago I mentioned I was reviewing TOF for a paper that was being written. My review had to respond to certain questions and do some character analysis. It’s rather long so I’ll only copy in a couple of my responses here:
1.5 Please give a Brief Plot Description.
Jack Flange is a 24 year old man who has taken a job as an oyster famer in a remote part of New South Wales. He has done this to be close to his sister, who has been injured in a car accident and is in a rehabilitation facility near by. The insurance money paying for her care is about to run out and a desperate Jack robs a fish market of some $150,000, mailing the money back to himself from the scene of the crime.
The postman delivering Jack’s mail suffers a heart attack, the mail falls into the river, with some fortuitous locals taking some items before the other staff arrive to collect it. The whereabouts of Jack’s mail remains unknown.
Jack continues to work with Brownie, and his father Mumbles on their oyster farm. Brownie and Mumbles are almost broke, with their livelihoods dependant on this seasons catch. Jack beings to interact with various members of the community, including Brownie’s estranged wife, Trish and other colourful locals. He also meets and falls in love with a local girl named Pearl, who later Jack suspects is the person who stole “his” money. Trish and Brownie eventually reunite, with Jack playing a significant role in mending their relationship.
It is eventually revealed that Mumbles found the money and pasted it to the sides of a bathtub. It is hinted that Mumbles was a criminal himself who has been hiding in this remote part of Australia his entire adult life. Jack, angered, flees the town with his sister. On the train ride into the city Jack realises he can’t leave the town and the family he has become a part of. He has made a life for himself, found a place where he belongs and with his sisters blessing he returns to the town.
1.6 Particular Scenes from Film that exemplify public administration.
Time Code: 12:30
Jack goes to the Allied Post Office to find out if his package has been delivered. Postmistress Cherie greets him as she is working on front desk. She tells him that if it wasn’t sent as registered mail then it would be delivered to his house. She is abrupt and gives off the impression that Jack has inconvenienced her. Jack, persistent asks if they can look for it. Cherie calls out Postman Ern, who is equally as unhelpful telling Jack that he “can’t remember seeing one of those.” Cherie then tells Jack “you’ll just have to be patient like everyone else around here,” which suggests to the viewer that everyone else in the town has accepted that mail is unreliable, takes a long time to be delivered and that this level of service should be expected.
Time Code: 21:48
Jack turns up at the dock having heard that the mail has fallen in the river. A man in uniform, collecting the mail asks, “anyone else?” Jack asks if he has found an item addressed to him, the man tells him that “…people pi$$ed off with the mail without checking it.” When Jack asks if these people are likely to return the mail the gentlemen tells him, “finders keepers around here, son.” Suggesting that the locals do not respect the postal service, other peoples property, nor the laws surrounding mail.
Time Code: 18:44
The policemen interview Jack, as well as the other oyster farmers. When they interview Jack we get the sense that they do not believe one of these men had the intelligence or means to pull off such a crime and subsequently are just there to cross people who were at the crime scene off their list. They incorrectly assume one of these men couldn’t pull off this crime and this is refelected in the types of questions they ask, such as:
Detective: “Family?”
Jack: “No.”
Detective: “How long have you worked here for?”
Jack: “A few weeks.”
Detective: “Is that all? What did you do before that?
Jack: “Removals.”
Detective: “Where? Locally?”
Jack: “Nah, Sydney.”
Jack: “Well mate I was head down working all day so you know I didn’t see anything.”
Detective: “Yeah, alright.”
*Jack leaves*
It also suggested that they don’t interview Trish, Brownie’s estranged wife, even though she was at the crime scene. While they are right, there was no need to question her as she was not the one who committed the crime, one would think that an officer of the law should not, in this day and age, be eliminating suspects based on their gender when so little is known about the offender. We are thus left with the feeling that the police men are blinded by their preconceived opinions of the town and it’s people. As a viewer however, we are happy for this because we do not want Jack to get caught.
If you want the rest of it, DM me via twitter with your email. Any comments to the above are welcomed.
Awesome job Infant!! I think you have made a valued contribution to Australian cinema & culture!! And spread the joy of TOFFY!
Thanks Steph. In the survey notes they said it should only add one hour to your total viewing time. But of course, it needed to be PERFECT so I spent a lot more time on it than an hour.
Nicely done!
Cheers mate.
Can’t find a place where you said why you are doing the report? Is it part of you work? You truely captured the essence of the story.
BTW, one of my Besties and her family, lives in your City.
It’s not part of my work, just something I am doing for fun. I am doing it for the following project: http://www.ipaa2012.org.au/movie-review-project-background/
Hi FOYeur’s bestie.
You poor thing, Gracie. Having to watch TOF AGAIN to review it.
Thank you all.
Sheila came over last night and said “stop finding excuses to watch TOF.” heh.
Nicely written Grace … I’d love to read the rest.
Your plot description is ‘spot on’- d.mn – now I gotta go watch it again.
Thanks Stalker.
CVC, my friend did a film as well and he said, “hey it says BRIEF plot description”. I don’t think anyone can describe TOF briefly, not when you are supposed to have it detailed enough that if someone hadn’t seen the film, they’d know what it was about. Glad you liked it.
Also, watchhhhh it.
There are two commentaries, one with the lady who wrote the film and another with one of the producers Tony and the fellah who plays Brownie, David Field. I watched the commentary with Tony and David.
I made notes on the things I thought you ladies would be interested it in. But I’ll tell you now the guys talked about Alex’s tatts almost more than we do. They also kept forgetting to commentate, a couple of times getting so drawn into the movie they’d watch and no comments. At one point they were basically like oh shoot we’ve been forgetting to commentate!
1. No clarification is given as to why the sister is tending to Jack’s wounds at the beginning. Nor are any of the other continuity issues raised.
2. Tony: “you may have noticed on Alex’s shoulder there’s a tattoo. Alex has some spectacular tattoos on his person and its intrigued me since the opening of the film at the Toronto Film Festival women of a mature age will continuously ask me if the tatts are real. I’ll say yes they are; much to the make up artists’ demise. They seem to be quite intrigued with Alex’s tatts. I hope he realises that if he’s interested in older women there’s a market out there.”
3. Tony: “Alex had the good fortune recently, and this is always, I think, encouraging for young actors emerging, he was flown first class from LA to Pinewood Studios to be screen tested with three other actors for James Bond. I was told that the tattoos were a bit of a problem. If I’d been the producer for James Bond I would have grabbed him.”
David: “he’s the new James Bond, tattoos and all.”
4. Tony: “I also think it was a great experience for Alex as a newcomer to the scene to have the benefit of working with people like yourself, Jack (Skippy) and Jim (Mumbles) who have been in the business for like eons and for a young man, learning the craft and giving so much to the craft, it must have been marvellous for him.”
David: “yeah it was a great chemistry between the three of us, certainly.”
5. They tried to us as many locals as they could. Examples include on the barge before the dog race, everyone bar Pearl and Jack are locals from the area. So too are the locals cheering from the beach and when Pearl’s dog goes missing and she asks the little old lady if she’s seen Smokey, she’s a local too.
6. Referring to scene when Jack gets out of the water after racing with Diesel, David: “look at this handsome looking b@st@rd. How could those women in Toronto not want to love him?”
7. Scene when Jack is looking for his mail under the dock and Trish then asks him to help her carry the groceries, Tony: “look at those tatts.” (Time code: 36.23)
8. Refer to the scene when Trish is tending to Jack’s cuts from the dog race as having the potential for something more to happen.
9. Referring to a lady who sat in front of Tony during the premiere, Tony: “she also asked about the tatts.”
David: “Oh did she like? How old was she, Tony?”
T: “She was in her 50s.”
D: “Oh there you go.”
T: “Memo to Alex, watch out for 50 year old ladies.”
B: “Huge marketing base.”
10. Tony: “I can assure the viewer that no harm came to the dog.”
11. The scene when Brownie and Mumbles are sitting together (Time code 102), talking about Brownies relationship with Trish and his mother/Mumbles wife was originally not in the film. It was only scripted so that men auditioning for Mumbles had a great scene to work with. David and Jim were able to convince the producers to put the scene back into the film.
12. They don’t comment on the s.x scene but once it ends Tony says: “it’s funny when women comment about Alex’s tatts, all the women that I’ve talked about the film with, they mention the s.x scene and the women say ‘ohhh all I was worried about were the splinters.’”
David: “Something we don’t think about. What I love about this scene is we’ve all done that someplace in the bush in this country, somewhere in the wrong place.” (Sidebar, David is a LLWL.)
13. Tony got the bathtub after filming, it sits on his porch, and he says of it, “it’s bl00dy uncomfortable.”
14. To film the scenes on the train they would get one train, film, jump off at a station, get a speed boat back to the original train station, catch another train and film the scene again.
So there you go kids, two adult men talk about Alex’s tatts just as much as we do.
I loved to read this! Especially Alex making a big impression with the ladies in their 50s
Shame about the tattoos, if they are an obstacle in his career. Was just going through ML and I actually hadn´t realized when 1st watching it that the tattoos were covered up. Much better job in ML than H50.
I don’t think its that ML did a better job….I thinks it’s that the overall tone created by lighting was polar opposite
Well done, Gracie. I wonder what it is about older women and Alex’s tarts??*cough*
That should be Alex’s ‘tatts’, for *we* are Alex’s tarts.
yep – tarts is the Freudian slip for us – much nicer than what Ess calls us.
Maybe when TOF was out those young folks just didn’t know any better. I however would like to think I’m leading the Gen Y charge.
Cheers and also, t@rts…lol.
Those ‘older’ women, I bet in ‘their’ heads ‘they’ are still about 35 – which works out well for that is his age anyway.
Oh Grace ! Thanks for the sharing. If the commentary had been on or copy (US). It would have become another worn out AOL DVD for sure.
Infant, is David a LLWL because –are you saying– you have **not** got your Infant Barry White on “somplace in this bush in this country somehwere?” Is this some sort of Australian citizenship requirement, to get it on in the great outdoors?? Is that what David is saying?!?!?
LOL it’s not polite to kiss and tell. But yeah sure, it’s a requirement and hence another reason why I should get deported to the US of A.
In honor of ‘those’ older women, here is the perfect tonic to be taken daily as named by pretteee M and confirmed right here.
(I’m not a good ‘link’ poster hope it works. )
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2011/09/12/defying-gravity.html