Re: Seriously, how did tom cruise get famous?

by **Blanch32** 2015-06-03, 15:56

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
Blanch32 wrote:

Didn't say he was a bad actor, just that ever early movie of his I watch isn't standing the test of time. Where people just flat out dumber back then and would watch anything?
maybe it's my age because I grew up when his early movies were popular and before he was a huge star.. (or weird.. at least to the general public) - but Risky Business was good, All The Right Movies, Top Gun, obviously.. all solid flicks that I'll watch some of when they're on unedited.

No it didn't. Risky business sucked. Cruise is terrible at playing a teenager. It was mini cruise out there instead

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-06-03, 15:58

Blanch32 wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:maybe it's my age because I grew up when his early movies were popular and before he was a huge star.. (or weird.. at least to the general public) - but Risky Business was good, All The Right Movies, Top Gun, obviously.. all solid flicks that I'll watch some of when they're on unedited.

No it didn't. Risky business sucked. Cruise is terrible at playing a teenager. It was mini cruise out there instead

okay.

by **AMwood** 2015-06-03, 16:02

Blanch32 wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:maybe it's my age because I grew up when his early movies were popular and before he was a huge star.. (or weird.. at least to the general public) - but Risky Business was good, All The Right Movies, Top Gun, obviously.. all solid flicks that I'll watch some of when they're on unedited.

No it didn't. Risky business sucked. Cruise is terrible at playing a teenager. It was mini cruise out there instead

Seriously, how did tom cruise get famous? - Page 2 3c76e21b39e09b8992e9b92f7f387501e99cd90b8ea709357c819942808377d4

by **steveschneider** 2015-06-03, 16:20

by **Blanch32** 2015-06-03, 16:22

steveschneider wrote:

Redneck tom cruise? Hair still perfect, lol

by **Blanch32** 2015-06-03, 16:22

AMwood wrote:
Blanch32 wrote:

No it didn't. Risky business sucked. Cruise is terrible at playing a teenager. It was mini cruise out there instead

I speak for a generation

by **tGreenWay** 2015-06-03, 16:43

Rocinante wrote:I fucking hated vanilla sky. I actually liked Jack Reacher though.

Have you read the Lee Child books? I couldn't get my brain past Reacher's size and demeanor enough to go see Tiny Tom as the onscreen title character. It just didn't compute.

by **tGreenWay** 2015-06-03, 16:49

Blanch32 wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:meh - he's a weirdo and plays the same character in every movie.. but he's not necessarily a bad actor. I've seen worse.

Didn't say he was a bad actor, just that ever early movie of his I watch isn't standing the test of time. Where people just flat out dumber back then and would watch anything?

I recall that Risky Business was a fun movie, but I haven't seen it in decades so I don't know if it stands the test of time. You have to remember the limitations from back then, even though it was the 80's. No internet, no cell phones, texting, etc., and a lot less sophistication in film-making. It tends to make a lot of those movies look dated and, in some cases, even hokey.

by **Blanch32** 2015-06-03, 17:26

tGreenWay wrote:
Blanch32 wrote:

Didn't say he was a bad actor, just that ever early movie of his I watch isn't standing the test of time. Where people just flat out dumber back then and would watch anything?

I recall that Risky Business was a fun movie, but I haven't seen it in decades so I don't know if it stands the test of time. You have to remember the limitations from back then, even though it was the 80's. No internet, no cell phones, texting, etc., and a lot less sophistication in film-making. It tends to make a lot of those movies look dated and, in some cases, even hokey.

You could order hot whores from the newspaper tho

by **tGreenWay** 2015-06-03, 17:51

Blanch32 wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

I recall that Risky Business was a fun movie, but I haven't seen it in decades so I don't know if it stands the test of time. You have to remember the limitations from back then, even though it was the 80's. No internet, no cell phones, texting, etc., and a lot less sophistication in film-making. It tends to make a lot of those movies look dated and, in some cases, even hokey.

You could order hot whores from the newspaper tho

Just for the sake of discussion, let's pretend I don't understand the point you're trying to make. Explain it to me.

by **Blanch32** 2015-06-03, 18:38

tGreenWay wrote:
Blanch32 wrote:

You could order hot whores from the newspaper tho

Just for the sake of discussion, let's pretend I don't understand the point you're trying to make. Explain it to me.

Simple: according to the movie, if I wanted to get my piece flush, I could simply open up my newspaper and leave a msg on an answering machine. Then wait....

by Guest 2015-06-03, 18:41

StylesGShmooth wrote:Ecuadorian Ceviche is pretty soupy

Finally!! Someone that knows wtf they're talking about.

by **Tim Wakefield** 2015-06-03, 19:04

StylesGShmooth wrote:Ecuadorian Ceviche is pretty soupy

How dare you! The Pantry has spoken!

Edit: Pic added for reference. This is basically what I had.

Seriously, how did tom cruise get famous? - Page 2 Cevich10

Seriously, how did tom cruise get famous? - Page 2 Cevich10

by **Tim Wakefield** 2015-06-03, 19:06

Robert J Sakimano wrote:tell him about me and how much I love MSU sports.. and the impact it has had on my life.

Told him all about your dedication to MSU, its athletic programs, and bikes. He thought you were Johnny Spirit

by **The Pantry** 2015-06-03, 19:10

LooseGoose wrote:
StylesGShmooth wrote:Ecuadorian Ceviche is pretty soupy

Finally!! Someone that knows wtf they're talking about.

Maybe they make it watery and call it soup in Ecuador, but proper ceviche is not soup or even soup-like. True ceviche is sashimi kissed by citrus juice.

by **The Pantry** 2015-06-03, 19:15

Tim Wakefield wrote:
StylesGShmooth wrote:Ecuadorian Ceviche is pretty soupy

How dare you! The Pantry has spoken!

Edit: Pic added for reference. This is basically what I had.

Unless all the liquid in that bowl was citrus juice (doubtful), that is not ceviche. Don't have to believe me...AMwood would never lie

by **Tim Wakefield** 2015-06-03, 19:28

The Pantry wrote:
Unless all the liquid in that bowl was citrus juice (doubtful), that is not ceviche. Don't have to believe me...AMwood would never lie

Tomato-y base. Googled it bc I was curious and you're right about ceviche in every place on Earth except Ecuador. They genuinely call that dish ^ "ceviche"

by **The Pantry** 2015-06-03, 19:33

Tim Wakefield wrote:
The Pantry wrote:
Unless all the liquid in that bowl was citrus juice (doubtful), that is not ceviche. Don't have to believe me...AMwood would never lie

Tomato-y base. Googled it bc I was curious and you're right about ceviche in every place on Earth except Ecuador. They genuinely call that dish ^ "ceviche"

Just yankin' your chain Wink

If you had anything like the pic, I am jealous

by **Tim Wakefield** 2015-06-03, 19:38

The Pantry wrote:Just yankin' your chain

If you had anything like the pic, I am jealous

3 bowls actually cheers

Maybe I'll chime in on the actual topic. Tom Cruise sucks.

by **tGreenWay** 2015-06-03, 20:06

Blanch32 wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Just for the sake of discussion, let's pretend I don't understand the point you're trying to make. Explain it to me.

Simple: according to the movie, if I wanted to get my piece flush, I could simply open up my newspaper and leave a msg on an answering machine. Then wait....

And? Escort services aren't exactly a new thing. Newspapers used to be flooded with classified ads for hookers disguised as dates, dancers, massage therapists, etc. Prior to the internet, that's one of the few places they could advertise. Is that really what you're disputing about the movie, I mean aside from Cruise's bad acting?

by Guest 2015-06-03, 20:10

Blanch32 wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Just for the sake of discussion, let's pretend I don't understand the point you're trying to make. Explain it to me.

Simple: according to the movie, if I wanted to get my piece flush, I could simply open up my newspaper and leave a msg on an answering machine. Then wait....

Or in any large city you could open the Yellow Pages to "Escorts" and do the same thing. People did find a way to obtain the important things in life (sex & drugs) prior to the interwebs.

by **Rocinante** 2015-06-03, 20:19

tGreenWay wrote:
Rocinante wrote:I fucking hated vanilla sky. I actually liked Jack Reacher though.

Have you read the Lee Child books? I couldn't get my brain past Reacher's size and demeanor enough to go see Tiny Tom as the onscreen title character. It just didn't compute.

No. And I heard that from other people too.

by **The Pantry** 2015-06-03, 20:25

LooseGoose wrote:
Blanch32 wrote:

Simple: according to the movie, if I wanted to get my piece flush, I could simply open up my newspaper and leave a msg on an answering machine. Then wait....

Or in any large city you could open the Yellow Pages to "Escorts" and do the same thing. People did find a way to obtain the important things in life (sex & drugs) prior to the interwebs.

I lost the link you posted to Bob for an Up North 3-way. They were kinda cute. When will they be back in TC?

by **SpartanInNH** 2015-06-03, 21:33

Tim Wakefield wrote:
DWags wrote:
What part of Arizona are you in?

I'm in Quito, Ecuador with a group from MSU, UNC, and Va Tech until the end of July. Been here just over a week and it's great. Climbing Cotopaxi (2nd highest mountain in the country) this weekend, I'll post a pic of us with my MSU flag.

Somewhat related story: one of the kids from Va Tech asked if I was a big MSU basketball fan and I obviously started raving about the program. He started telling me how he remembers watching Mateen and Mo Pete in 2000 and that he's been an avid MSU basketball fan his whole life. Keep in mind we were 6 years old at the time and this kid lived in Virginia. God I love our program

Don't forget to tell the Tarheels their program is a fucking disgrace and Tom Izzo > Roy Williams. Then stab them. I'm pretty sure nothing will happen to you in Ecuador.

by Guest 2015-06-03, 22:23

The Pantry wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:

Or in any large city you could open the Yellow Pages to "Escorts" and do the same thing. People did find a way to obtain the important things in life (sex & drugs) prior to the interwebs.
I lost the link you posted to Bob for an Up North 3-way. They were kinda cute. When will they be back in TC?

LOL, no idea since I only visit backpage for links to help others.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2015-06-04, 02:56

I didn't mind War of the Worlds or whatever. I don't get the hate but then again, I feel like I've heard stuff about him off camera that has concerned people. I try not to worry about that stuff too much.

by **StylesGShmooth** 2015-06-04, 03:08

Seriously, how did tom cruise get famous? - Page 2 AF2E4029-E861-4396-B63C-1D5BF8209AA8

Quite soupy.

I had some at a bar called Cocktails & Dreams one time. Bartenders were busy dancing around doing tricks instead of pouring my drink so I enjoyed a bowl of it instead. Had to gulp it down though, my bro needed a wingman for some Righteous Brother inspired wooing

by **kingstonlake** 2015-06-04, 08:41

The last samurai was decent.

by **tGreenWay** 2015-06-04, 14:09

I'm still waiting for Bleach to explain to us why he was so baffled by hookers advertising in the newspaper.

Of course, I'm also willing to bet he thought Risky Business was a documentary, too.

by **steveschneider** 2015-06-04, 14:11

He's got talent.

by **tGreenWay** 2015-06-04, 14:12

steveschneider wrote:He's got talent.

That's what my wife says about my micropenis. I'm at once proud and shamed.

by **Blanch32** 2015-06-04, 14:17

StylesGShmooth wrote:

Quite soupy.

I had some at a bar called Cocktails & Dreams one time. Bartenders were busy dancing around doing tricks instead of pouring my drink so I enjoyed a bowl of it instead. Had to gulp it down though, my bro needed a wingman for some Righteous Brother inspired wooing

Young Flanagan is your bro?