Ok, I've waited long enough, I've got to find out how much love is out there for my favourite ever 80's flick, the brilliant BTILC... Jack Burton is still the best and funniest hero in movie history. I grew up with this movie and still can't get enough. It is so awesome. I'd love to hear wht you guys think of it!!!
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
"You know what ole Jack Burton always says at a time like this?"
Who?
"Big Trouble in Little China" is a quirky 80's classic. My fav 80's Kurt Russell character will always be Snake Plissken, but ole Jack Burton might just be able to give him a lightening bolt or two on occasion.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: "You know what ole Jack Burton always says at a time like this?"
Who?
"Big Trouble in Little China" is a quirky 80's classic. My fav 80's Kurt Russell character will always be Snake Plissken, but ole Jack Burton might just be able to give him a lightening bolt or two on occasion.
Yeah he does!!! 'What do ya say when someone's got your favourite head pressed up against the wall, and asks have ya paid your dues? Well yes sir, the check's in the mail'!!!
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Just remember what ole Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ole storm right square in the eye and he says, "Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it."
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I hate to say this..Jack, since it's your fav, I have never seen it. I must have missed out.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Great, Great, Great I say. Have seen it at least 30 times in my life.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: I hate to say this..Jack, since it's your fav, I have never seen it. I must have missed out.
Oh wow, that's ok Isis. You are lucky enough to get to see it for the first time ever. Oh what I'd give to discover it for the first time again!! I'd loan you mine anytime your in Ireland!! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: Just remember what ole Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ole storm right square in the eye and he says, "Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it."
Ooh that rock's!! Lovin it Valley!!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
One of these days...I am going on a Rewind Tour around the World.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I think I am going to start in Cincinnati and head west.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Well when you hit Ireland you come down to Chinatown and you give ol' Jack Burton a call. We'll shake the pillars of heaven baby!!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Whoa! I think I better go rent that movie, to see what kind of "Trouble" I am in for.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
From the sounds of it...it is Big Big Big trouble in Ireland.
Was there a sequel?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Alas no, but I still hold out hope for one. Never happen, although they may do a remake which would be awful. There is no improving on this movie. And yeah, have a look at it, if you like what you see, you gimme a holler honey!! Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
All right...I just started a new list of "must see" movies, and it is at the top. I am interested in it, because of all the Love being displayed here for it. Plus...it's not like I find it hard to look at Kurt Russell for any length of time.
Jack...welcome to the Rewind....I am not 100% sure, but you might be the first lad from Ireland that posted much on here. Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Awwww, that's sweet. Thank you so much. I'll try to represent Ireland with honor, dignity and... ah feck it, people expect us Irish to be a bit mad so why not!!!!!
And enjoy the movie ya lucky gal!!!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Hmmm...I never thought that about the Irish, I always think happy thoughts...like 4 leaf clovers, Shamrock Shakes, and Irish Spring soap. All good stuff.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Ha ha ha.... Oh dear. The real Ireland is a long long long way from Lucky Charms my dear!!!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Well...I just bought your movie off Ebay...I'll report back soon what my findings are.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
You little darlin you..... My tip, cosy up with Popcorn, turn the lights down low, and let Jack Burton take you to heaven and back.... Oh and watch out for a young Kim Catrell!!!!
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
It's good, mindless fun. The ending was kind of lame though. The whole Jack/Kim Catrall thing turned into a joke.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Ya, I see what you mean alright, but let's not spoil it for ISIS!!! Sssshhhhhhhhhh...... Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I will do that. I am excited to have a new movie to look forward to watching.
I have been making a new list tonight....I also just bought Fandango-I had never heard of it either.
It is really cool when you find movies that you didn't know were out there.
I love that I haven't seen every movie of the 80's, and that there are so many still left out there to discover. That is what is amazing to me about the 80's, is how much stuff happened in 10 years.
I didn't even know Kim Catrall was in it.
It's like the other night when I saw Christine on TV , Kelly Preston was in that movie...she looked like she had just walked off the set of Mischief and walked in to Christine by accident, it was so weird to see her.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I know exactly what you mean!! I too have dozens of 80's movies I've yet to see, and working my way through them is so much fun!! Although this movie is my favourite, I'm so nervous now, what if you don't like it??
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Then your in Big Trouble! Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Isis, this an easily available movie, you can get it in the supermarket. But I think there is a special edition. Mr. Burton, I assume you own this? What is the breakdown of the special features available? Is it two discs.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Yep.. It's packed with deleted scenes, and the options menu is the coolest thing I've ever seen!!
Check out Play.com for the version I have!!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Like I told my last wife, I said, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see, and besides... it's all in the reflexes."
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
A real 80s gem -- one of John Carpenters best. It also had a great soundtrack, composed by John Carpenter & Alan Howarth.
Jack Burton: Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by J2ME: A real 80s gem -- one of John Carpenters best. It also had a great soundtrack, composed by John Carpenter & Alan Howarth.
Jack Burton: Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president.
Thank you for making me laugh out loud!! Love that bit..
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: Awwww, that's sweet. Thank you so much. I'll try to represent Ireland with honor, dignity and... ah feck it, people expect us Irish to be a bit mad so why not!!!!!
And enjoy the movie ya lucky gal!!!
heheee... Us Irish are a bit mad! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Hey bud, nice to know there,s another Paddy on here. So whats the story? Where do you hail from in the beautifullest country of dem all???
Posted by Willow (Member # 4953) on :
OMG! I LOVE BTILC!!! I've lost count of how many times I have seen this one. Kurt Russell is so cool.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: Hey bud, nice to know there,s another Paddy on here. So whats the story? Where do you hail from in the beautifullest country of dem all???
Mr.Jack I'm from the USA of Irish (and other but mainly Irish)decent. Not from the big beautiful green island...
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: Hey bud, nice to know there,s another Paddy on here. So whats the story? Where do you hail from in the beautifullest country of dem all???
Mr.Jack I'm from the USA of Irish (and other but mainly Irish) descent. Not from the big beautiful green island...
Did you guys know that Dan Inosanto (Bruce Lee JKD fame) plays a bit part in this movie?
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Which part of Ireland are your ancestors from?
I'm Irish Descent myself. Both my parents are from County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland.
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
Still waiting for Isis to give us her feedback - come on, you must have seen it by now!!! Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I haven't seen it yet....I just bought it through Ebay...they haven't sent it out yet. I only paid $3.00 for it, so even if I hate it...it was a cheap movie.
What is it rated?
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
My favourite 80's movie, neck to neck with THE BURBS! And most def Carpenters best movie in my opinion.
I watch it like every 3 months or so.... INDEEEEEED!!
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
I think it's a PG - certainly there's nothing particularly bad there that kids shouldn't watch. There's no real language in the movie, and I can't recall any explicit violence - the fight scenes are all pretty tame when compared to how they could have been.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by J2ME: Which part of Ireland are your ancestors from?
I'm Irish Descent myself. Both my parents are from County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland.
My fathers side is from Donegal, my mothers side is from Northern Ireland. Not exactly sure of the county though... I'm also Scottish and English... Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by J2ME: Which part of Ireland are your ancestors from?
I'm Irish Descent myself. Both my parents are from County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland.
Mayo is beautiful.. My Grandma hails from there. Have you been there??
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Back to the subject of my favourite 80's flick. There is a great site with everything a BTILC fan needs. The site is Wingkong.net. It is a really good tribute to the film and has an hillarious Big Trouble In Little South Park skit, which is so funny!! Check it out guys...
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Cool website! Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I think I saw that site before....it is cool Jack.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I am so thinking about buying the Dragon of the Black Pool jacket, but it's pretty steep. Maybe treat myself for Chrimbo!!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Was on TV again Saturday night.. I tried not to watch it, I told myself 'no, it's only been a couple of weeks man, don't do it', but I watched it anyways!!
Helped keep me awake for the Calzaghe-Jones Jr fight!!
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Mr. Burton, you've proclaimed mad love for this film since the start but IYO is this your favorite Kurt Russell movie? Or do you like him in Escape from NY/LA or other ones better? I like him maybe in Miracle the best, but maybe that's the hockey fanatic in me.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I am a huge fan of Mr Kurt Russell. Last count I had 12 of his movies on DVD. No doubt this is my favourite of his,as Jack Burton is just the most original and brilliant character of all time, but if I listed my favourites it would go like this:
1: BTILC 2: Escape From New York 3: The Thing 4: Tango and Cash 5: Backdraft 6: Used Cars 7: Death Proof 8: 3000 Miles To Graceland
[ 10. November 2008, 10:17: Message edited by: Mr. Jack Burton ]
Posted by Roger (Member # 7408) on :
Missed it when it came to the cinema didnt hear much about it afterwards, but you know when you find a movie and it just catches your eye and you say to hell with it, ill take a chance on this,never regreted renting it that night must have watched it 5 or 6 times with my brother and sister before we returned it.One of my favourite films ever a classic in my book everything was just right the actors the script the action perfect. Well worth a look at if you have never seen it. Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Another fan!! Welcome Roger!! The love for Jack Burton is spreading!! I can feel it grow!!!!!!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I got it today...I am going to be watching it later.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! As soon as it ends, please please please let me know what you thought!! It's been ages since I knew anyone watching it for the first time ever!! You lucky lucky lady you!! Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Oh-Tay! Will Do! You'll be the first to know.
Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
Me and a group of mates watched Big Trubs on Magic mushrooms n it was the best trip ive eva had!!! ive been obsessed with kim catrall eva since she is a BABE!! what a wicked film tho!!! its DEFO in my top 10 all time.. ahhh come on wang!!!! i love how Burton keeps calling Lopan Dave lol..
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Hmmmmm I gotta try that!!
INDEED!!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
That was one weird movie. I have no clue what that was all about. I think whoever was working on it was on some of their own magic mushrooms.
There were places that my son and I thought did we miss something....but we hadn't...but I couldn't begin to explain that movie if I had to.
My son was calling it "Teenage Mutant Asians". I thought it was like a cross between Shogun and Ghostbusters. I thought ...what is up with the chinese dudes with the lamp shades on their heads, was there a clearance sale at Pier 1 Imports? The Chinese guy with the major Lee Press On nails...he has been in other 80s movies.
It had some funny moments...followed by complete and totally confusion.
I thought the special effects were great...I wanted that big Hairy Monster thing for my Halloween party...there was some great costume ideas in that movie for Halloween. I kept thinking I wonder what John Carpenter's house is really like at "Halloween".
Kurt Russell is never hard to look at in a movie.
I didn't know having green eyes was such a hot commodity. Someone told me in the 80s that I looked like Kim Cattrall...it must have been the green eyes and her hairdo.
My son said his friend told him that he loved that movie...my son said...he's got alot of explaining to do.
All I can say is...."the check's in the mail"- and I'm going to ride the Pork Chop Express.
That was total Randomness.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Oh...but if I had to say if I actually liked it or not....I did....it was just so weird....it was non stop....and so much happening....and alot to look at...but hard to get it....but my son did say...he thought that is the whole point of the movie. He liked it too.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Intresting, very intresting.. I think you need to watch it a dozen or so times to fully appreciate it, but hey!! You got time!! Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: I thought ...what is up with the chinese dudes with the lamp shades on their heads
ISIS....that was the birth of Raiden. You know....from the greatest video game series of all time!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
The three storms were so cool. Rayden is cool too but I love the originals. Especially Thunder. See him blow up at the end?? Classic!!
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
They looked like they had hampers made of shredded wheat on their heads.
I have never done drugs in my life...so I don't know what getting high is like, and don't care...but if I had to guess...after hearing about the mushroom thing...I would think that the way they acted on the one elevator scene was them being high...and it just had some kind of weird feel to it...that was so "out there"...like on another dimension or something...
My son thinks he'll need to watch it again, just to try and figure it out completely.
I thought some of the effects were so amazing...that's the kind of stuff about the 80s movies that made them so great. You don't see that in today's stuff.
I can really see where guys would like it alot.
The fight scenes were kind of gross at times, when they broke the one guys arm in half.
That monster that was a big floating head, with an eyeball in it's mouth...it reminded me of Slimer from Ghostbusters.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
But what did you think of Kurt Russell?? He made the movie with his clueless but brave Jack Burton. My favourite ever character..
When he's busting the women out of the prison and Margo says to him 'What are you gonna do Jack'?
His heroic response?? : 'I have no idea'!! BRILLIANT!!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail."
Just remember what ol' Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ol' storm right square in the eye and he says, "Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it."
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I definately like Kurt Russell...he was definately living in his own world as Jack Burton. He was a "fly by the seat of his pants" kind of guy.
My son watched it again today. He said they should make a video game out of it. He thought it could be really fun to play with. We were pretty much in awe of the effects.
The underwater scenes when they were swimming through the tunnels...I was thinking that when Kurt Russell did Poseidon, that he already had previous experience doing some of that stuff, and he probably thought that was all a little deja vu-ish.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I liked Poseidon.. Did anyone else like it?? I dunno..
Anyways, your son is going to grow up lovin that movie and be just like me!! You just wait and see!!
That's always how it starts, very small...
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
'Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president.'
I hope you guys don't mind, but every now and then I'm gonna post lines from Jack Burton on here. I just feel the guy said so much in one movie, I've go to share it with the World!! Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Oh my......
I was busy this afternoon trying to put my house back together after my contractors got done redoing my livingroom, but I saw pieces of it, and at the end...I walked in the room, and said
"aren't you going to kiss her good-bye?"
and then said "NOPE".
So...I already know some of the words....and I only saw it once....
I think this movie could be hypnotic....if you stare in to the bright lights to much...you might find yourself at Pier 1 Imports with a hamper on your head.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I'm telling you M'lady, your son=Jack Burton.. Wait and see!!! Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
One of many classic moments...
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by J2ME: One of many classic moments...
Genius!! Thabk you buddy, your a legend!!! Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Hahahaha Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Shameingly...I've not seen this movie Jack. 180 or so 80's DVD and no Big Trouble In Little China...I will correct this ASAP!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by kevdugp73: Shameingly...I've not seen this movie Jack. 180 or so 80's DVD and no Big Trouble In Little China...I will correct this ASAP!
Oh for the love of...
Please buddy, go out right this second, go to your nearest DVD selling store. Buy it. Look at the look of awe on the guy behind the counter as he gives you your copy of the movie he doesn't have but always wanted to have the balls to buy. Go home, watch it, then stand naked in your back yard and scream: 'I am a man'!!
You'll thank me for it dude!! Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
For the love of pete...I will...I will. You've obviously never been to Nova Scotia Canada in November....I'll freeze my B***S Off! But I'll do it just for you Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by kevdugp73: For the love of pete...I will...I will. You've obviously never been to Nova Scotia Canada in November....I'll freeze my B***S Off! But I'll do it just for you
I guarentee once you've entered the World of Jack Burton,running **** neked through the snow be like an easy fight against the Wingkong.. (it's a part of the movie you'll see)
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Wow...there's some major male bonding going here. Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
What? I thought Mr. Jack Burton was a girl...a beautiful girl Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: Wow...there's some major male bonding going here.
It's that kind of movie toots.. Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by kevdugp73: What? I thought Mr. Jack Burton was a girl...a beautiful girl
I can be if you want me to be!! Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Is it insane to pay $225 for a replica of Wang's Dragon of the Black Pool jacket???? Cos I'm considering going loco and doing it...
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I don't think it's insane, if you want it , and can afford it, then go get it.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Go for it Jack...ummm...whatever it is? Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
It's the jacket worn by Jack's sidekick Wang, in BTILC. If you click on my profile, then my homepage WINGKONG.NET, you'll see it on the right of the pasge.. It rocks, but sure is expensive.. Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
You should defo buy it mate!!! you can even get a free Jack Burton vest with it... thats sounds like a great deal to me!! its already gone on my Christmas list Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Then that settle's it.. I'm busting open the Porkchop Express piggy bank and getting me that jacket!! Now for that Fedora.... Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
That's cool that there's a cool website out there with all that stuff on it.
My friend has met Al Leong.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: That's cool that there's a cool website out there with all that stuff on it.
My friend has met Al Leong.
No way!!! Your friend has met the Wing Kong Hatchet Man??? Uli from Die Hard and most famous of all the legend that is Endo from Lethal Weapon!!!!
AWESOME!!! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
How about this:
Big Trouble In Little China 2 Jack Takes New York !!!!
So here's the story, Jack Burton's been down on his luck of late. He's been drifting in and out of the trucking game for the last 25 years and has seen every corner of America, some corners more than others.. Now, in his fifties, still alone with just his CB for company he's looking for one last adventure. One big score, one more big job.
He agress to take a rig filled with something he must get to New York in 1 week or face non payment and death!! What's in the rig?? He's not told, but he will be payed the sum of $1million for successful delivery in Manhatten. So he sets out with old pal Wang from the Waterfront in San Francisco, with instructions from his employer.... A reincarnation of David Lo Pan!! In the truck is an ancient Chinese evil that will be unleashed in New Yorks Chinatown if released within the next full moon!!!
So you've got the two old friends, a cross country road movie for the first half, with all sorts of Chinese bad guys trying to catch up and stop them, then second half based in New York Chinatown... It could be great!!
So Mr John Carpenter, Mr Kurt Russell, if you guys read this, DO IT!!!!!
[ 19. November 2008, 03:19: Message edited by: Mr. Jack Burton ]
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Cool idea Jack, would be interesting.
I'm curious Jack....are you really a trucker, or do you just play one on TV? Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
Love BTiLC. I watch it all the time. And, yes, his monologues are the best part.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Cool idea Jack, would be interesting.
I'm curious Jack....are you really a trucker, or do you just play one on TV?
I work for a company who use trucks!! Any good? Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
'Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president'..
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Good sequel premise, almost on a par with my 'Top Gun 2' idea. JC expressed in an interest in making it, I think he couldn't get stuido backing for some reason; you'd think that after 'Death Proof' Kurt could get 'Dimension' to put in some cash.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kash: Good sequel premise, almost on a par with my 'Top Gun 2' idea. JC expressed in an interest in making it, I think he couldn't get stuido backing for some reason; you'd think that after 'Death Proof' Kurt could get 'Dimension' to put in some cash.
Yeah especially after the Jack Burton vest made an appearance on the wall of the bar!! Ah well, who knows, it might still happen!!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Just on Empire Movie Mag website, they did a poll of top 100 movie characters of all time.. No Jack Burton... Those bums..
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
What about Snake Plisken? Did he make the grade? That whle running joke thing with "Snake, I heard you were dead" is just too priceless. Anyways, just imagine 3 posts aways for having 100 for Big Trouble in Little China. Jack, I don't think any thread for a movie has ver attained those heights, congrats.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Riptide: What about Snake Plisken? Did he make the grade? That whle running joke thing with "Snake, I heard you were dead" is just too priceless. Anyways, just imagine 3 posts aways for having 100 for Big Trouble in Little China. Jack, I don't think any thread for a movie has ver attained those heights, congrats.
Awww cool. I didn't even realise that!! Yeah Snake made it in around the 90's, but no Jack really ****ed me off!!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Escape from NY is definitely a good flick. lots of good lines in it.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster: Escape from NY is definitely a good flick. lots of good lines in it.
My favourite...
'Plisskin the President is missing'
Snake:'The President of what'? Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
You did it JB. Just go through the archives and see how small some good threads were compared to this. Wow.
JB, as far as Russell goes, did you like Tango and Cash?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Loved it!!
Cheesiest of all his movies by far, but I'm a sucker for Action Hero team ups!!
Now if he only did one with Arnie!! Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Arnie and him would have been great, too bad that couldn't happen now. Did you like the Deathproof movie Russell was in? Nice to see he's taking edgy roles like that.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Oh man, Stuntman Mike is his best role in an age!! I though he was brilliant in that movie.. 'Do I scare you'? 'Yes' 'Is it my scar'? 'No, its your car'...
Posted by Does whatever a SpiderNOMS does... (Member # 2688) on :
The one pairing I would love to see...
Kurt Russell and Bruce Campbell
Battling zombies, mutants, weirdos, whatever.
MAKE IT HAPPEN HOLLYWOOD!!!!!
Big Noms In Little Britain Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Does whatever a SpiderNOMS does...: The one pairing I would love to see...
Kurt Russell and Bruce Campbell
Battling zombies, mutants, weirdos, whatever.
MAKE IT HAPPEN HOLLYWOOD!!!!!
Big Noms In Little Britain
Nice pairing!! Jack Burton and Ash, Versus, George Romero... Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Well, I've found out how to post pictures!!
So without further ado,, Here I am ladies..
[ 01. December 2008, 02:54: Message edited by: Mr. Jack Burton ]
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: Well, I've found out how to post pictures!!
So without further ado,, Here I am ladies..
I think I have created a monster....
and....you wish. Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
It's like looking at me in ten years time!!
Honest!! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Magic is real....
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Hey Jack, do you remember this C64 game by Electric Dreams?
Great graphics or what?
And did you know that someone could do to you some voodoo stuff with JB figure? (Donīt be afraid, itīs not mine)
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Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
That is seriously cool man. Look at that figure!! I've never seen BTILC action figures before!!
Never heard of the game either dude. But not to worry, being Jack Burton is far more exciting!! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Watched Tango and Cash last night, and after Jack Burton this is possibly Kurts most likeable part!!
Cheesy as Hell!! Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
JB, honest, what was your reaction seeing Kurt Russell in drag/disguise in Tango and Cash? I honestly didn't see that coming. You have any Jack Burton ornaments on your X-mas tree yet?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Well I laughed my *** off seeing the big guy in drag. I really did. It's such a funny scene, you can see the cops and Teri Hatcher holding in the laugh!!
My tree is up, alas no porkchop express ornaments but I do have a bad lookin Santa who kinda looks like JB!!
You know what Santa says at a time like this.. HO HO HO!! Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Anyone here ever watch the show "Chuck"? It's on every Monday night here in the US on NBC. The reason I ask is because they just did an episode last night where Sarah's father shows up. His name is.... You guessed it, Mr Jack Burton! It was played by Gary Cole, who was also "Bill Lumbergh" (the office manager) in Office Space (1999). Coincidence? I think not! John Larroquette was on the show about 3 weeks ago.
Office Space: Bill Lumbergh Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Office Space is pure gold. I love that movie and he is the best thing in it by a mile!!
Cool about him being called Jack Burton...!! Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Man I totally forgot to watch Chuck last night. Really dropped the ball forgetting it was on. Cool that he is called Jack Burton.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I love Tango and Cash. It actually is my favorite Kurt Russell film, and then I liked him in Unlawful Entry.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
I really enjoy the show "Chuck", it is kind if like "Get Smart" updated for the current world. They are always doing flashbacks and the 80's references are constant. Not only was a character Mr. Jack Burton, but the episode also intertwined the "Back To the Future" DeLorean as well. Or 'DEMORGAN' for anyone that watches the show.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Yeah,
I forgot to mention the DeLorean. Then, he got a 68 Charger (Dukes of Hazzard edition)... They seem to have 80s people on this show periodically. Then, you did know Adam Baldwin is on the show...
Adam Baldwin 80s movies:
Cohen and Tate (1989) The Chocolate War (1988) Full Metal Jacket (1987) 3:15 (1986) Bad Guys (1986) Reckless (1984) Hadley's Rebellion (1984) D.C. Cab (1983) Ordinary People (1980) My Bodyguard (1980)
Riptide, and anyone else...
Did you know most of your favorite shows can be seen on this website "hulu.com"?
Here is the last episode of Chuck in it's entirety:
Have fun! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: I love Tango and Cash. It actually is my favorite Kurt Russell film, and then I liked him in Unlawful Entry.
Holy crap, Unlawful Entry.. How do I not own that!!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I am gonna track down this Chuck show. It sounds brilliant!!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Watch this over the Christmas guys...
Go on.. Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Or I'll set these guys on ya!!! Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Sorry if this was already mentioned, but did a BTINLC video game/pinball machine ever come on the market?
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Are they all standing on boxes or is it just the "short" guy on the right? Either way, it looks like they are dancing... Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster: Are they all standing on boxes or is it just the "short" guy on the right? Either way, it looks like they are dancing...
Yep, dancing the death dance.. Nasty guys these but I sorted em... Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
I've seen him in tons of movies but looking at James Hong's resume still amazed he is still so active.
Who's your favorite Thunder, Rain or Lightning?
Who is the villain who is semi-balding who has the fu manchu moustache? I see him in a lot of movies, he usually gets beat up?
Posted by Kase79 (Member # 7609) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: Watch this over the Christmas guys...
Go on..
you know, I love this film & I havent seen it in a few months. I think I'll watch it tiomorrow
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
quote:Originally posted by Riptide: I've seen him in tons of movies but looking at James Hong's resume still amazed he is still so active.
Who's your favorite Thunder, Rain or Lightning?
Who is the villain who is semi-balding who has the fu manchu moustache? I see him in a lot of movies, he usually gets beat up?
You probably mean Al Leong, veteran 80's-90's badguy actor!
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Is that his name? There was a time when I used to see him in everything. He was referred for years by my friends as "that guy."
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
He was in DIE HARD, RAPID FIRE, SHOWDOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO to name a few!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Riptide: I've seen him in tons of movies but looking at James Hong's resume still amazed he is still so active.
Who's your favorite Thunder, Rain or Lightning?
Who is the villain who is semi-balding who has the fu manchu moustache? I see him in a lot of movies, he usually gets beat up?
My fave has to be Thunder.. He's big, he's bad, he's a balloon!! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: He was in DIE HARD, RAPID FIRE, SHOWDOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO to name a few!
And Last Action Hero!! Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
He was in Last Action Hero as well? I also used to think it was Hugh Laurie who was the main villain in that.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Jack, you will be happy to know I almost had a who Kurt Russell weekend going on. I got Deathproof as a X-mas present to myself. Escape fron NY and Miracle were on TV this weekend, and Tequila sunrise is on tonight. I also got copies of Swingshift and Overboard dirt cheap in boxing day sales.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
My favourite of the three storms is no doubt, Thunder! Been a fan of Carter Wong before I saw this movie. Always been a kung fu/Hong Kong movie nut, since I was a little kid.
Here's Carter sparring with Chuck Norris in 1972. Carter was doing Hapkido, with Angela Mao and Sammo Hung. And Chuck was shooting Way of the dragon with Bruce Lee, of course.
Here is Carter practicing with Bruce Lee, and Bob Wall looking in.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Carter Wong goes way back, going to have to look for more of his films.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Here are my favourites of his...
HAPKIDO 1972 WHEN TAEKWONDO STRIKES 1973 BORN INVINCIBLE 1978
But nothing compares to the awesome craziness of the 18 BRONZEMEN and RETURN OF THE 18 BRONZEMEN!
These are Carter's signature films. And damn they are hilarious and enjoyable.
Carter has to train and fight his way through the underground tunnels of the Shaolin temple, which is filled with death traps and of course, the titular Shaolin bronzemen. (which is sometimes guys in golden robot suits, of various quality, and sometimes just guys painted gold, I guess they ran out of money for costumes:)
Check em out, awesome stuff!
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I remember that movie! I saw it many years ago with the bronze statues and traps. Was cool!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Brilliant pics and info on Carter there guys.. Thanks a million. I'll look up those movies myself too.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
One of the coolest posters ever...
God I love this movie..
Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
I gotta say this was one of my favorite movies back in the day. one of the memorable scenes in the movie is when Jack Burton and Gracie Law are in Lo Pan's elevator and he's telling her about the magic potion that he drank that made him see things that other people couldn't see. What a CLASSIC
Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
There are some very very very sad people out there.. Really. This guy needs to go on Oprah and get right.
Such BS..
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by C.Rod: I gotta say this was one of my favorite movies back in the day. one of the memorable scenes in the movie is when Jack Burton and Gracie Law are in Lo Pan's elevator and he's telling her about the magic potion that he drank that made him see things that other people couldn't see. What a CLASSIC
Excellent scene amigo. Great to hear love for this movie. Anyone else got a favourite scene??
I love it all, but my top 3 scenes are, 3: The cutting of the bottle..(double or nothin Jack.. Your out of your mind Wang but God bless ya) 2: Jack rippin the crap out of Lopan after he reveals who he really is..(you can rule the universe from beyond the grave, INDEED!, or check into a psycho ward, whatever comes first uh) 1: From the porkchop express(When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." )
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
The way James Hong says "INDEEEEED" is about the funniest thing I have ever seen, in any movie ever made!!
Or Russel's dry delivery when he says "Are you crazy, is that your problem?" awesome!! he says it with compassion, even though he obviously doesn't care for Lo Pan, so it comes off as slightly condesending. Russel is the man in this movie.
But pretty much the whole damn film. It is so brilliant, I can never get tired of it!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
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You Sir are now my friend.. Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Ho about this for a sequel, we pair Kurt Russell up with Verne Troyer and call it Little Trouble in Big China? Give me other sequel ideas, should have been a franchise.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
How about Big China in Little Trouble?? Jack is on a mission to stop thieves from stealing the worlds most expensive crockery set..
The gang are all dwarves... get it? Little trouble!!
Oh God that stinks... Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Check out this cool art of the three storms...
Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
I like the scene where Jack Burton is at the White Tiger trying to get Wang's girlfriend back and they ask him if he's going to be paying cash or charge and he says (cash i guess,I mean it's not tax deductible) Funny scene in the movie
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by C.Rod: I like the scene where Jack Burton is at the White Tiger trying to get Wang's girlfriend back and they ask him if he's going to be paying cash or charge and he says (cash i guess,I mean it's not tax deductible) Funny scene in the movie
That whole character needs his own movie. Henry Swanson I believe he was called. One of Kurts best ever creations. He was brilliant for like a whole 5 minutes he was on..
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Here he is...
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Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Another brilliant scene,
Margo: What are you gonna do Jack?
Jack: I have no idea....
Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
What do you think happened To Jack Burton at the end of the movie when that monster appeared from the back of the truck?
Posted by Bori (Member # 7659) on :
I think he looked at the monster "square in the eye and said, "Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it.".... Then proceeded to kick that monster's a*@.. Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
May the wings of liberty never lose a feather - CHEERS!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bori: I think he looked at the monster "square in the eye and said, "Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it.".... Then proceeded to kick that monster's a*@..
I reckon your damn right hombre!! Posted by annier (Member # 3305) on :
Never seen this film, must check it out.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by annier: Never seen this film, must check it out.
Oh dear God.. Please do.. Please..
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Kim Catrall would be nowhere today if it wasn't for this movie.
Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
Never been to San Fransisco china town but I would like to go someday
Posted by Bori (Member # 7659) on :
quote:Originally posted by C.Rod: Never been to San Fransisco china town but I would like to go someday
Hmm,wonder if it's anything like New York China town.
Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
What's the name of the woman that Gracie Law went to pick-up at the airport and was mistaken for Wang's gilfriend?
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Tara... I believe!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: Tara... I believe!
Ding Ding Ding, what have we got for him Marty!!! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
For 10 points, can anyone name the monster in Jacks truck at the end???
And no checking IMDB!!! Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
that would be Wildman...!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: that would be Wildman...!
Correctamundo.... Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
What do I win... a six demon bag??
Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
Here's a good question for ya. In what year did the Emperor put a spell of no flesh and blood on LoPan?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by C.Rod: Here's a good question for ya. In what year did the Emperor put a spell of no flesh and blood on LoPan?
Man, you know what, you got me. I can't remember off the top of my head. I know its around 2000 years or so. But I'm afraid I don't have the date.. Kudos to you sir. I hang my head in shame.. Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Make you feel big like Dirty Harry!!!
Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
I'll give you a hint Mr. Jack Burton. The scene where Wang and jack are tied to a wheel-chair in the cell with the skeletons,Wang tells Jack the story about Lopan (just before thunder enters the cell carrying eddie)
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by C.Rod: I'll give you a hint Mr. Jack Burton. The scene where Wang and jack are tied to a wheel-chair in the cell with the skeletons,Wang tells Jack the story about Lopan (just before thunder enters the cell carrying eddie)
Hahahaha, you are really trying to test ol Jack aren't ya!! I'll have a peek this weekend. Been a month or so since I watched it so not word for word at the moment. But I'll get it.. Great question by the way C.rod..
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Old Porkchop..
Posted by C.Rod (Member # 7657) on :
Nice truck, Where did he ever find the key for it under the seat?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Behind the mirror of course..
Hey, any of you guys have any other versions of this on DVD than the special from a few years ago?? I'm dying for a new release or something..
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Hey, guys, more talk about this classic! New people, show love for Jack Burton!!!
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Any BTILC story boards as extras?
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: show love for Tim Burton!!!
Love that guy! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Tim's the man... Alice In Wonderland out next year, with JD as the mad hatter. Mental..
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