First off, let me state that this headline blows. I couldn't think of anything else. But this headline does have a redeeming quality. It reminds us of the great line from Stand By Me "Choke on my fat one, you cheap dimestore hood." So for that reason, it's brilliant.
Second off let me state that I'm not a Chuck Palahniuk fanatic. There are lots of them, but I am not one of them. I read the book Choke on a beach in Mexico while sipping several margaritas. I'm not sure one should read this book whilst out on a romantic getaway in Mexico with ones wife. Unless ones wife enjoys talk about "white soldiers", "sexual addition" and "butt beads." And hey, if that's your bag, great for you.
The book had an interesting premise but was a bit too interested in pushing envelopes and breaking taboos. But from the trailer it looks as if Clark Gregg's writing and Sam Rockwell's acting give this book a soul. A conscious. And if that's the case, we could be in for a real treat.
Second off let me state that I'm not a Chuck Palahniuk fanatic. There are lots of them, but I am not one of them. I read the book Choke on a beach in Mexico while sipping several margaritas. I'm not sure one should read this book whilst out on a romantic getaway in Mexico with ones wife. Unless ones wife enjoys talk about "white soldiers", "sexual addition" and "butt beads." And hey, if that's your bag, great for you.
The book had an interesting premise but was a bit too interested in pushing envelopes and breaking taboos. But from the trailer it looks as if Clark Gregg's writing and Sam Rockwell's acting give this book a soul. A conscious. And if that's the case, we could be in for a real treat.
Be easy on yourself... the title is far better then that dreadful poster!! YIKES!
ReplyDeleteI don't know, that poster is pretty sweet.
ReplyDeleteI like the poster, too. Likewise, I liked the book, but didn't love it. I also like saying the word "like." Like, you know what I mean?
ReplyDeleteAnyhoo - I'm worried about the Choke movie. I think it looks pretty dumbed down, and plays as a broad comedy. I know the book ain't the deepest thing in the world, but it's also not some lame "shock" book, despite the many pushed envelopes that you mention.
Fletch,
ReplyDeleteTo me, Sam Rockwell tells me it's not dumbed down. He's able to deliver the dry wit of the main character pretty well.
I do remember thinking that there was a pretty good message to this book that got lost in all the "white soldier" and "butt bead" action.
DP on Choke is Tim Orr who shot all of David Gordon Green's pictures (Including George Washington), so at the very least, Choke should look pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI'm not expecting greatness, but I'm expecting to be entertained by three good actors (Rockwell, Huston, MacDonald) if nothing else
Lops are one of the top damage classes of dofus kamas, without need of huge buffing. I know vitality is very tempting in kamas, especially at the lower levels, but it is not worth it as you will get a spell which boosts your health points and the bonuses you get after level 100 every time you level. You may be feeling intelligence in cheap kamas, not very useful for us strength lops but if you decide to go hybrid at higher levels you might want to scroll it up. You are going to be getting crab pincers which like dofus gold, depending on which server you are on. buy dofus kamas can help you get a high level in short time.
ReplyDelete