Close, but no cigar
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Posted by Kevin at etntwn1-ubr4-4-hfc-0252-d8d8aea9.rdc1.nj.comcastatwork.com on August 27, 2001 at 13:32:55:
First off, the day we mourn an 11.1 million dollar opening is the day I want out of this business.
Yes - first place would've been nice. Shit, it was almost do-able. But it wasn't in the cards, apparently, and that's okay. Opening to double digits with a movie this inside is a-okay in my book.
And the real tale, anyway, will be told next week. Let's just pray it doesn't repeat the 'Dogma' second week drop (51%), and instead, hold in there with a 30% or less drop.
But remove the figures and all (because, let's face it - the movie's going to make it's money back and then some; especially with video) and concentrate on what really matters...
Were you entertained?
I've been combing through the last few boards (good Lord, we're going through them quickly lately, aren't we?), and the majority of you were, indeed, happy with the flick. Some cats weren't (hey, what do you want me to say? No flick's for everyone), but largely, folks dug it. That makes us here at the home office very happy.
Many thanks to those who did double and triple duty (hell, even single duty). You're posters are waiting for you when you send in your stubs.
If you feel so inclined, hit the flick again next weekend. That'd be nice.
So please - no long faces. We've done well. I'm happy. Very, very happy.
And while it was nice to have the number one movie in the country for a night, to be honest, it didn't alter my existence. All I cared about was if you guys dug the flick, and beyond that, if *I* dug the flick.
And I did. Very much. Always have, and always will.
But now it's no rest for the weary, and right back to the drawing board. If all goes smoothly, we'll be shooting again in Feb/March - just as 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' should be hitting the video stores (unless Bob decides to go for the Christmas release).
And then, of course, there's the cartoon flick next year.
Which, if you think this movie was for the fans...
Hoo-boy, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
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- Re: Close, but no cigar dboucher1014 13:17:57 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Shelley the Fangirl 13:15:31 8/28/01
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- In our minds (fans) said you're #1. bonehag 13:10:22 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Lloyder 13:10:04 8/28/01
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- The Hell? hb2k 13:02:36 8/28/01
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- Thank you for this wonderful movie Vincent J. Raisa 12:51:55 8/28/01
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- Thank you for this wonderful movie Vincent J. Raisa 12:50:27 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar nsalon 12:38:52 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar HeWhoDoesNotSuck 12:31:38 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar strensk 12:25:26 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar duokenshin 12:22:58 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar HarvestMoonMe 12:15:35 8/28/01
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- Love the movie, Thank you......... boo boo kitty 12:11:09 8/28/01
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- Cigar Shmigar Calloway98 11:57:13 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar DilMatz 11:53:39 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Jew 11:46:36 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar JackNapier 11:42:51 8/28/01
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- DVD Release!!! (begging) Dirty Dweezil 11:37:09 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Nykk 11:01:00 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Grimloc 10:38:30 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Bluntman6 10:27:38 8/28/01
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- Enjoy your break Kev. Tone 10:02:40 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Fisher 09:55:45 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar slowhandjr 09:10:56 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar / Make it so The Uninvited Guest 08:17:41 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar SonOfGhoulardi 08:04:43 8/28/01
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- It got the bronze, but it beat out AP2 in my heart Phantoms like a Motherfucker 07:34:44 8/28/01
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- I've waited 6 months 4 that movie ! SnowballMan 07:10:18 8/28/01
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- Wanted more of Joey Leah-I-have-no-nickname 06:53:37 8/28/01
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- I HAVE BEEN 3 TIMES - want HEAD - not poster Arch Bushman 04:35:35 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar DEADPOOL623 04:18:19 8/28/01
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- At least it beat that Freddie Prinze piece of shit ReptilianXXX 04:13:18 8/28/01
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- There's always DVD britpop 04:01:54 8/28/01
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- Now it's Australia's turn... fan_from_oz 03:38:03 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar manoliisfat 03:36:13 8/28/01
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- junky with a monkey zu 03:34:53 8/28/01
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- Lots of Thank Kev! newstncld 03:29:09 8/28/01
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- Well hell recycledrubbers 03:25:20 8/28/01
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- Kevin, the numbers always lie... Pellaeon 02:58:05 8/28/01
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- Kevin, I'm SO SORRY! BoredDumb_TH 02:53:17 8/28/01
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- Nice Job, Lunchbox! Johnny Chyron 02:46:05 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar XTBlues 02:37:04 8/28/01
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- Great movie, Kev...can we have another? Carcharodon Carcharias 02:30:12 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar RAW71977 02:11:50 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Kaffey65 02:04:26 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Caribbean Soul9 01:53:04 8/28/01
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- I went again tonight captaincranium 01:50:41 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar MoonDoggieDogg 01:48:49 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar HanknSac 01:46:29 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar sholter 01:38:37 8/28/01
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- Thanks for a great time at the movies! *nt* captaincranium 01:38:17 8/28/01
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- Awesome movie! Frzndaqiri 01:37:45 8/28/01
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- I thought it was great winner 01:30:59 8/28/01
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- 3rd place... then how 'bout a half assed surprise? Skevmon 01:22:16 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar orangewings 01:20:27 8/28/01
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- Kevin, thank you for this movie lynxrep36 01:19:05 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but $11.1 mil cigars!!!! Nooch LisaPS 01:15:41 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar kingston high 77 01:13:27 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Doug Violence Fetish 01:08:28 8/28/01
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- Movie sucked... youvegottobekidding 01:06:44 8/28/01
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- Kevin, you are my hero!! paradave 01:03:37 8/28/01
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- 5 jersey flick box set??????? wawa 01:02:23 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar valentine_artist 00:58:04 8/28/01
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- crap. valentine_artist 01:11:15 8/28/01
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- Better every time! JaysGirl 00:56:44 8/28/01
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- Dead audience disappointed..... MontyCircus 00:49:59 8/28/01
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- What about per-screen gross? It's #1! BeckyN 00:48:28 8/28/01
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- Re: The 5 dollar off coupons with the soundtrack Disconnected 00:44:59 8/28/01
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- Thoughts on the movie bffnut 00:41:32 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar pixiediva 00:36:20 8/28/01
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- Kev, J&SB-SB SHOULD BE #1 midknight2400 00:26:57 8/28/01
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- One happy mutha right here Dr. Noise 00:18:42 8/28/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Brodie_God 00:17:38 8/28/01
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- "Zoinks yo" 2TonsofFun 00:12:19 8/28/01
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- Nooooooooooo...! SubSane 00:02:37 8/28/01
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- GENIUS boffer 23:59:48 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Budone 23:55:42 8/27/01
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- CARTOON FLICK?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Evil Dead Guy 23:54:03 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar JaY&SilenTBoB4LifE 23:53:42 8/27/01
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- Your creativity shines! Lord Remo 23:47:50 8/27/01
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- Kev's the most gracious chap in the biz. *nt* PeteDude 23:47:50 8/27/01
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- I wanna Poster Leonardo Leonardo 23:46:45 8/27/01
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- I laughed ass off three times floyd209 23:42:46 8/27/01
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- The movie entertained me, KEV *nt joesoldlady 23:39:06 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar solid_servo 23:33:19 8/27/01
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- Great movie, we miss you at Dragon*Con! Hastor 23:27:46 8/27/01
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- Fuck the Mini-Poster cyanidepoptart 23:26:42 8/27/01
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- One more kissass... maximusfloydus 23:23:28 8/27/01
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- GREAT MOVIE ... YOU SHOULD BE PROUD! Starla_4 23:21:59 8/27/01
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- Thank You, Mr. Smith. Thank You... Chewie1138 23:18:33 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar SilntBob 23:15:47 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Gilman 23:15:22 8/27/01
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- JSBSB rocks SnoochieBoochies37 23:09:44 8/27/01
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- For a real fan, it is enough ProfaneBlasphemy 23:07:52 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar the_Nateman 23:07:28 8/27/01
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- You think it's gonna be a bitchin SE two-disc? *nt Todd Parker 23:03:24 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Curtisimo 23:03:24 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Curtisimo 23:03:00 8/27/01
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- nootch SethN 22:56:38 8/27/01
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- Will See More ThenOnce TheMattman 22:56:14 8/27/01
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- I thought it was great for true fans' enjoyment chewlies_gum_rep 22:53:23 8/27/01
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- Haha! NO I Wasn't WITH a hooker today! KingofSnake 22:52:04 8/27/01
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- Attn: Kevin- clerks 2? tubbybitch007 22:49:53 8/27/01
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- Single Duty Fan (First Time Post) cyanidepoptart 22:40:08 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar 9Cow 22:38:10 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar ShortIrishBastard 22:34:56 8/27/01
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- Not another 'Yes man' (Re: Close, but no cigar) Yak Face 22:29:23 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Maxx32714 22:27:31 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar DarthBawlsMOFO 22:25:48 8/27/01
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- and the oscar goes to.... JASON MEWES! fantzipantz 22:23:50 8/27/01
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- Thank You, Mr. Smith SolidSnake 22:11:47 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar leapgrl29 22:09:39 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar the dudeman 22:08:04 8/27/01
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- My Love For You Is Like A Truck... Olaf-->Metal 22:06:04 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Warehousetech-Dan 22:00:45 8/27/01
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- Mine is the only Opinion that matters! Biddy Banger 21:53:02 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar jrpoopietrim 21:51:39 8/27/01
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- Loved it... The_Shiff 21:50:15 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar dre_dawg 21:46:49 8/27/01
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- Kev you are as real as they come. FattyBoy 21:41:00 8/27/01
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- Holy Fuck!!!! solid_servo 21:36:44 8/27/01
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- Amen TooOldToLurk 21:54:19 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Scraphouse 21:35:44 8/27/01
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- that movie f&#*$ng rocked Silent MO 21:31:44 8/27/01
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- Always a good one in my book Don Juan DellaNOOCH 21:31:29 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Aelfie 21:30:42 8/27/01
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- Awesome! Obi-Gabe 21:29:35 8/27/01
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- RePreSenT Yo BloodShotIZ 21:21:52 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar KimmishKim 21:21:46 8/27/01
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- Hey, forgettabouit Exit 21 21:20:36 8/27/01
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- Stroke of genius AustinEric 21:19:20 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Tec_Wiz 21:09:11 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Chasing Jane 20:56:33 8/27/01
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- New poster, full review included Run DMC 20:53:43 8/27/01
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- Seen it twice. Thanks! Steveb72 20:46:52 8/27/01
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- A crushing blow for the Rebellion Sassy Jack 20:45:52 8/27/01
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- I think word of mouth will spread Skevmon 20:29:50 8/27/01
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- This is the 6th time i thanked you... Dave phat buds 20:27:51 8/27/01
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- A crushing blow for the Rebellion Sassy Jack 20:23:07 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar puppyhucker 20:20:22 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar dexter finster 20:15:22 8/27/01
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- Loved it. SemperAskew 20:12:22 8/27/01
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- I'm simple-minded and have a ? Matt_the_Hutt 20:11:01 8/27/01
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- Was I entertained???? Tons of Fun 20:09:55 8/27/01
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- I'm simple-minded and have a ? Matt_the_Hutt 20:09:30 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Bunchman 20:08:24 8/27/01
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- Thanks for a great movie Kevin! BostonPrice 20:08:13 8/27/01
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- The Movie kicked large ammounts of ass! HardcoreJustin 20:04:42 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Furio ! 19:56:22 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Murph_3kmtg 19:39:32 8/27/01
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- What if it were #1? varnent 19:38:01 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar RiggedProductionsDotCom 19:36:13 8/27/01
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- What were the other numbers? LivingLegend 19:31:11 8/27/01
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- Seeing it on crutch's is even better! benkramer 19:28:05 8/27/01
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- pure fun orwell 19:26:48 8/27/01
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- Kevin, congrats and thanks! Krumly 19:18:16 8/27/01
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- About next weekend's turn-out ScottMan 19:18:06 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar AskewFanz 19:13:10 8/27/01
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- Congrats, None the less AdamRickett 19:10:24 8/27/01
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- Does the end bring a bigger box set....uh BOX? thegame 19:03:48 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar HulkHogansFish 18:55:49 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar NETHOD 18:51:16 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar dantejs 18:34:24 8/27/01
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- Just look at it this way soltangris 18:31:59 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar dave9660 18:27:49 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Gmans 18:25:53 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar segueman 18:24:32 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Morose muthafucka 18:22:17 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Gonzoknife 18:18:42 8/27/01
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- Damn you to hell!!!! GeoDiaz 18:17:47 8/27/01
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- What the Fuck is the Internet? Kenny9990666 18:13:51 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar UrLoRd 18:08:55 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Mr. Pants 18:08:50 8/27/01
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- Good job kev brownie_size_it 18:03:25 8/27/01
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- Awsome Movie! Favorite Flick of the YEAR Sundown 18:00:44 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar SJSHARKS 18:00:18 8/27/01
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- Onto My third Time JaysGirl 17:59:28 8/27/01
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- shooting in feb/march? SmokeThatMutha 17:59:22 8/27/01
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- Kevin...You are the MAN! Nugga Nootch 17:54:24 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Ceefo 17:52:30 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Big Mac Daddy 17:38:08 8/27/01
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- My problem with Jay $ Silent Bob Strike back... t o m 17:36:20 8/27/01
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- FUCK THEM IN THIER STUPID ASSES xavierxo 17:35:19 8/27/01
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- Thanks!! Jaysbitch 17:32:16 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar fab miss em 17:31:44 8/27/01
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- Somebody clue me in... RealChubShady 17:28:06 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar tatman65 17:25:04 8/27/01
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- Why it sucks to be 16 JHulkH 17:24:53 8/27/01
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- Daredevil, the Land of the Lost and Olaf Baines3HOF 17:18:54 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Smith Disciple 17:16:52 8/27/01
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- Thank You Kevin Tbigboy 17:12:35 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar snooge81 17:10:49 8/27/01
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- The REAL test is: does my mom like it? turtle 17:10:16 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar snooge81 17:08:16 8/27/01
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- Buck up man... 14thApostle 17:05:06 8/27/01
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- Couldn't have asked for a better time-THANKS! *nt* Serial1227 17:03:00 8/27/01
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- I'm sure it won't be long . . . Cathryn 16:52:27 8/27/01
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- Merci! chasing-matt 16:41:42 8/27/01
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- This is NO "Crush Groove".. I Love It,I Love It... snootchednstl 16:37:10 8/27/01
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- Thank you Kevin... RugMuncher 16:35:51 8/27/01
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- Entertained? Hell, yes! blacknapkins 16:28:40 8/27/01
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- You've come a long way baby kevin d. 16:12:16 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar whileuwereout 15:58:48 8/27/01
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- Loved it. Lizziebeth 15:54:07 8/27/01
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- Yes, Kevin, I loved it. Thanks! *nt* Annie 15:46:32 8/27/01
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- Caught the paid sneak in Indianapolis and loved it Bryan ONeill 15:33:05 8/27/01
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- The bottom line is... ab0b 15:19:39 8/27/01
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- Who smokes the blunts? We smoke the blunts! Kelley 15:13:47 8/27/01
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- the land was sweet and good and I did what I could unixgrrl 15:11:40 8/27/01
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- for kevin lady_Cack 15:06:42 8/27/01
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- So, my question for you is... Dirty Sprague 14:37:44 8/27/01
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- Way To Go, Kevin..... Silent Rob 14:37:15 8/27/01
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- about the DVD, Kevin... Highlander1518 14:23:34 8/27/01
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- The answer is yes. Stahi 14:21:20 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Flyers179 14:19:25 8/27/01
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- Suzanne, Talented As Ever! Justin Sane 14:15:22 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Quiet Bob 14:14:17 8/27/01
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- The masses were entertained Jumbles 14:14:13 8/27/01
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- I Would Blow You For A Christmas Release Mallsurfer 14:13:53 8/27/01
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- best news ive heard in a while VirtualFools.com 14:11:24 8/27/01
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- Any DVD plans Kevin? misterorange 14:10:56 8/27/01
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- The movie was awesome Hektical 14:08:20 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar ZB 14:06:44 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar....indeed,but Kev, look.. Jeff Greenback- 14:06:20 8/27/01
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- Add in the Sneak Peek money..... Darth Dobbin 14:06:02 8/27/01
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- ...a fatty blunt, however... CoZmo665 14:05:48 8/27/01
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- Kevin,I loved it man,you did good,the best! skunksmokinsnoogan 14:05:48 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar 36_including_me? 14:03:41 8/27/01
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- Loved it Qaz 13:59:18 8/27/01
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- Kevin, if you're still around... Diane 13:57:16 8/27/01
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- Thanks Kev Jimbo Hicks 13:57:13 8/27/01
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- My Review (Is That What You Were Asking For?)spoil bass2496 13:56:02 8/27/01
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- 100 from a critic Love Gregory 13:53:10 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar glenr1031 13:51:40 8/27/01
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- Great Job Kev. Doug_Paging 13:50:37 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Boriss Badenov 13:50:08 8/27/01
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- few questions, Kev. BuzzVisconti 13:48:20 8/27/01
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- It Plays in Peoria, Illinois Saunka 13:45:56 8/27/01
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- Fuck cigars, I'll take a Marlboro. jkm822 13:44:45 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar (Check the Numbers) Jack_Sully 13:44:08 8/27/01
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- Yes, Kev... very entertained! Thanks! =) *NT MeowMixxx 13:42:59 8/27/01
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- kev, how do the va folks celebrate? dynomint 13:42:56 8/27/01
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- VA Chat room screams for kevin the_whale 13:42:32 8/27/01
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- No Subject to kevin BerzerkerFan 13:40:01 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Trish "The Dish" 13:39:07 8/27/01
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- it was a great flick kevin Sh1thead669 13:38:54 8/27/01
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- You keep making em, i'll keep seeing em, deal? GTJDorris 13:38:49 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Moon Raper 13:38:46 8/27/01
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- Re: Close, but no cigar Russbound 13:38:42 8/27/01
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- Smith, you the bomb in Strike Back! Darth Angelus 13:37:00 8/27/01
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- Thanks Justsomegirl 13:37:00 8/27/01
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- So we'll never know what the surpise woulda been? arniec 13:36:30 8/27/01
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- Even tho I only saw the movie twice on fri... Brodie Fan 13:36:29 8/27/01
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- Re: Well said.... nt THE_REVEREND_BLUE_BALL 13:36:22 8/27/01
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