Watching Watership Down

"Goggles Pizzano" (gogglespizzano) 02/26/2016 at 20:32 • Filed to: None

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First time in 37 years. I don’t think Dad knew what he was doing when he rented this for his 4 year old.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Goggles Pizzano 02/26/2016 at 20:44

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Why not tone it down a little and pick up a little Secret of Nihm?

Goggles Pizzano > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/26/2016 at 20:47

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Yes, a little . Saw that one in the theater. Found it in Netflix a few months ago too. Awesome!

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/26/2016 at 21:12

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Hey, my little girl loved the book so much that she drew the scenes for us from her mind’s eye. Absolutely the best story ever. You do know what NIMH means, right?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 02/26/2016 at 21:13

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Not in my house?

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/26/2016 at 21:19

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Haha! National Institute of Mental Health. One of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH sponsors most of the non-commercial medical research done in the US and also has intramural projects on its campuses.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 02/26/2016 at 21:21

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Oh that makes much more sense.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/26/2016 at 21:26

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I don't think they ever actually explain it in the book. It just sounds like some mystical land that has talking rats.

Agrajag > Chariotoflove 02/26/2016 at 21:59

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One of my favorites! I still have my tattered copy from elementary school on my shelf.

Agrajag > Goggles Pizzano 02/26/2016 at 22:01

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Don’t watch the sequel...

Agrajag > Chariotoflove 02/26/2016 at 22:13

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Found it!

Goggles Pizzano > Agrajag 02/26/2016 at 22:24

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Didn’t know there was one.

You said, “don’t”, but now I have to. lol

Agrajag > Goggles Pizzano 02/26/2016 at 22:35

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Let’s see if you get further into than I did, haha.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Goggles Pizzano 02/26/2016 at 22:57

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I once saw this listed as the most disturbing children’s movie ever.

Theropod > Goggles Pizzano 02/26/2016 at 23:01

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Try Return to Oz. That will keep the little ones up at night.

Chariotoflove > Agrajag 02/26/2016 at 23:13

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Nice! That’s a precious heirloom. Mine is a different edition.

My daughter loved when I read it to her, and she can read it for herself now.

The sequel was written by the author’s daughter, I believe, and is not considered near as good by critics. I’ve never read it, and I don’t intend to. Sometimes a story just has to end where it ends. (I’m starting to think maybe Star Wars should have learned that lesson).

Agrajag > Chariotoflove 02/26/2016 at 23:49

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I had no idea there were any sequels! Appears there are two of them. I’m torn if I should get them or not.

It’s been probably twenty years since I last read it. Maybe due for a revisit.

And good on you for reading to your daughter. Best way to instill a love for reading I believe.

Goggles Pizzano > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/27/2016 at 00:21

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Yep, that sums it up. Spoiler alert:

Feelgood part of the movie: Hero dies/commits suicide in the end to spend time with his already dead friend.

Goggles Pizzano > Theropod 02/27/2016 at 00:23

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I’ll have to rewatch it. Can’t remember a thing.

Chariotoflove > Agrajag 02/27/2016 at 00:32

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Thanks! We think so too!

Theropod > Goggles Pizzano 02/27/2016 at 00:35

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Between the Wheelers and princess Mombi’s removable and interchangeable heads, my now 27 year old daughter still has nightmares.

NJAnon > Goggles Pizzano 02/28/2016 at 00:05

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Never seen it, but doesn’t seem to be a US release title.

Goggles Pizzano > NJAnon 02/28/2016 at 00:23

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Initially October 28th , 1978 at the Chicago International Film Festival, then November 1st wide release.