Holly in FL Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Am I the only one who doesn't have a clue as to what the movie, "Slumdog Millionaire" is about? Or, who the heck Mickey Rourke is and why his "come-back" is such a big deal? Anyone else not know? Smiles! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have no idea. I've heard the names before, but they make no connection whatever in my head. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 No, you are not alone in this. I had to look up the movie to find out what it was and I still hadn't heard of it. I have no idea who that guy is nor do I care enough to find out right now. I also didn't know what Milk was until my husband told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Clueless here, completely.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I thought Milk came from a cow, goat, etc. I guess it has another meaning. Smiles! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) I take it you never saw Diner... great movie. Edited February 26, 2009 by Jenny in Atl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I know nothing about the movie, but do know who Mickey Rourke is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I haven't the faintest idea. So I'm right there with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have no idea either! I don't really care that I don't know.... If Slumdog Millionaire is a good movie, we might watch it when it shows up on Netflix...unless it is gory or about a rap artist...then i can be happy with my never seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Happily clueless here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I knew who the old Mickey Rourke was and I knew the new M. Rourke, but I didn't put the two together (he looks nothing like he used to), until I was watching TV with my dad and he pointed it out. Slum dog millia what???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 No, you are not alone in this. I had to look up the movie to find out what it was and I still hadn't heard of it. I have no idea who that guy is nor do I care enough to find out right now. I also didn't know what Milk was until my husband told me. No idea what Slumdog Millionaire is about, but I have heard of Mickey Rourke, and I do know who Harvey Milk was. First openly gay politician, and he was murdered, along with the mayor, in San Francisco back in the 80's. His killer got off with a light sentence, his lawyer was the one who came up with the infamous "twinkie defense", saying that the killer, White, had eaten a lot of junk food which clouded his judgement and made him unable to control himself. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLynnTX Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I don't know either one of them... And, Colleen, she probably wanted to discuss the fact, that some things that are discussed (in the media) as "common knowledge" aren't really common knowledge. Just like some posts might ask things like, are there any other people who have yet to give their kids tech toys/items? I'm sure we know that such people exist, we just want to have a discussion with them. Hope that helped clear things up! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Am I the only one who doesn't have a clue as to what the movie, "Slumdog Millionaire" is about? Or, who the heck Mickey Rourke is and why his "come-back" is such a big deal? I saw a thread mentioning Slumdog Millionaire but didn't read it. So I don't know what that is. I have never heard of it. Mickey Rourke? That name sounds vaguely familiar. Does he play baseball? (I'll go look it up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Honestly? I seem to know a little bit about everything and I can't tell you how it gets in there. Osmosis, perhaps. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 As someone who walked into the movie "Slumdog Millionare" without any clue what it was about (hadn't even heard of it prior to arriving at the theater) ... I have to say it was surprisingly good, and definitely nothing at all like what I had imagined it would be going off of the name alone. It's worth a google and a few hours of your life :) (I lost a coin toss, and so my "date" got to choose our movie that afternoon. I'm glad, because I'd have never seen the movie otherwise and it was certainly worthwhile viewing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have heard about Slumdog Millionaire but thought it was a reality show. I gather it's a movie? We rarely go to theatres so I missed it. Now Mickey Rourke I remember...he made a comeback? Missed that too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOHeather Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I didn't know a thing about Slumdog Millionaire until I watched it, and I sure am glad I did. I don't say that about many movies. As for Mickey Rourke, I haven't the slightest clue who he is, and I intent to keep it that way. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 No idea what Slumdog Millionaire is about, but I have heard of Mickey Rourke, and I do know who Harvey Milk was. First openly gay politician, and he was murdered, along with the mayor, in San Francisco back in the 80's. His killer got off with a light sentence, his lawyer was the one who came up with the infamous "twinkie defense", saying that the killer, White, had eaten a lot of junk food which clouded his judgement and made him unable to control himself.Michelle T I didn't know about Milk. That is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Now Mickey Rourke I remember...he made a comeback?Missed that too ;) :lol::lol: I remember the old Mickey Rourke. I also missed the comeback. With respect to Mayor Moscone (The San Francisco mayor who was killed with Harvey Milk). I remember that day very clearly. I had gone to school in San Francisco with his son, Christopher. (Had a crush on him, actually). What a wonderful family. What a terrible, heartbreaking day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have no idea what that movie is about. And, even though I lived in CA in 1980, I have no recollection of Harvey Milk or the mayor of SF being murdered. I had no idea the movie was based on a true story. I thought it was just some movie about a g*y politician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Slumdog Millionaire was recommended to me by a friend, but I'm not sure what it's about. As for Mickey Rourke, I recall hearing his name, but don't know any of his movies or why he would need a comeback. I knew who Harvey Milk was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpklehm Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I remember Mickey Rourke from the movie Wild Orchid, a sensual movie with an actress named Carrie Otis. They hooked up and she ended up with a drug addiction...don't know which drug, but it's too bad. Not much of an actress but seemed like a sweet person. His claim to fame are movies like Diner, The Pope of Greenwich Village, 9 1/2 weeks, Wild Orchid, etc. He was A LOT better looking then, especially in Wild Orchid, where he is the wild guy who helps Carrie's character loosen up and get a bit wild, hence the name of the movie, I guess. I don't know what happened to him, though (I saw him for the first time in a long time the other night on a late night show and I could barely tell who he was!). I would only rent Wild Orchid if you don't mind nudity and some sex...it's rated R and for adults only. You'll get a better idea of Mickey and who he was. PAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Am I the only one who doesn't have a clue as to what the movie, "Slumdog Millionaire" is about? Or, who the heck Mickey Rourke is and why his "come-back" is such a big deal? Anyone else not know? Smiles! ~Holly I have no clue about Slumdog either. I do know who Mickey Rourke is from my high school days, but I am unaware of his current doings (or that he was even still alive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Slumdog is showing at the alternative cinemas here in Australia and I only saw it because a friend told me I had to (I love all things Indian so he knew I would like it). It is an exeptional movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Never heard of it, or him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I had no idea about Slumdog, or Milk. Micky Rourke, I do know. See, I know a lot of things from "my good old days" when I actually was with it. Current stuff-clueless. And happy.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have no idea. I've heard the names before, but they make no connection whatever in my head. :confused: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Not a clue about the movie or the person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Mickey Rourke had a very promising beginning in Body Heat, AFAIR and much was expected out of him. As to the movie, I don't have time for them, but from long experience, when absolutely everyone at work raves about a movie, I find it vacuous and boring. I'm not going to bother. I have funny tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 .......in fact, "vacuous" wouldn't even be in the top 10,000 adjectives I might use to describe Slumdog Millionaire. I found it very powerful and moving. Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks for your responses! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I know nothing about the movie, but do know who Mickey Rourke is. I'm old enough to have seen Mickey Rourke when he was a sensation. It's sad to see him now, but I gather this is what's made it *real* for his movie. I also remember when the real Harvey Milk was killed and the sensation of his politics, I don't remember when this happened but I might've lived in the Bay Area then? Slumdog looks intriguing and sounds like it's well-done. But otherwise, I gather OP is referring to the *People magazine/ Entertainment Tonight* aspects of our culture. It's been ages since I've seen any of the nominated movies in a theater, partly because I don't go, partly because of what they choose. But I also don't recognize many of the 100 most beautiful (in their opinions!) people or the starlets in the magazines. It's just so much drivel. Not that these folks are any more or less relevant than they were when I was younger. There's just so much more coverage of every little thing and so many more outlets for the information. And I don't have enough time in my day to care about what rich, vacuous hollywood types are doing downtown at 2 am. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyboys Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 His killer got off with a light sentence, his lawyer was the one who came up with the infamous "twinkie defense", saying that the killer, White, had eaten a lot of junk food which clouded his judgement and made him unable to control himself. That's right, the twinkie defense, I'd forgotten that. It was crazy. Til the OJ trial anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 .......in fact, "vacuous" wouldn't even be in the top 10,000 adjectives I might use to describe Slumdog Millionaire. Certainly, few mainstream movies attract my attention. If I worked among people whose views on films I didn't value, of course I wouldn't rush out and watch something based on their raving. Then again, there are people, and critics, whose opinions I trust ~ as well as particular filmmakers whose body of work I appreciate. And sometimes, a movie just speaks to me and draws me in, although I know little about it beforehand. (Btw, when I say "draws me in", I'm not referring to going to the theater, but about selecting a film in general.) At any rate, I would be seriously concerned about anyone who found "Slumdog Millionaire" vacuous. Particularly once it's on DVD and available free of charge at a local library, there is really no good reason not to bother, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I read the book and couldn't decide if I wanted to see the movie, since movies are so often disappointing after the book. But due to the responses here from those who have seen it, I'll probably go ahead and watch it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I can't remember the last time I had seen a Best Picture before it won the award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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