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DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#161126: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:29:29 PM

Sorry about that... Internet troubles... :(

StolenByFaeries Believe from a reprogrammed reality Since: Dec, 2010
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#161127: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:29:29 PM

The second act is called "The Turn". The magician takes the ordinary something and makes it do something extraordinary. Now you're looking for the secret... but you won't find it, because of course you're not really looking. You don't really want to know.

@ Dark: It's ok! hugs

edited 26th Sep '11 9:30:30 PM by StolenByFaeries

"You've got your transmission and your live wire, but your circuit's dead." - Media
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#161128: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:31:16 PM

[up] Thanks... -sobs turn to sniffles-

edited 26th Sep '11 9:31:31 PM by DarkConfidant

RenaTheArchmage Actually, it's Euphinatrix. from the Factory Since: Oct, 2009
Actually, it's Euphinatrix.
#161129: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:32:53 PM

Sabre, I say we agree on a concept called Supply and Demand. Band practice supplies my free time, and I demand you oblige me.

But in all honesty...

What time's it over there? Does, say, ~20 hours from now sound good?

And you'll be doing more teaching than fighting, Herr Sabre. I'm horrible at that game.

I am become Death, Destroyer of Miniputts.
StolenByFaeries Believe from a reprogrammed reality Since: Dec, 2010
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#161130: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:33:02 PM

What's wrong Dark? :< hugs tighter

"You've got your transmission and your live wire, but your circuit's dead." - Media
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#161131: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:34:18 PM

I just feel... unnecessary. I don't want to talk about it here.

Noaqiyeum we must dissent (it/they) from across the gulf of space (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
we must dissent (it/they)
#161132: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:34:27 PM

But you wouldn't clap yet. Because making something disappear isn't enough; you have to bring it back. That's why every magic trick has a third act, the hardest part, the part we call The Prestige.

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 ^_^

...so how did you like your film? :D

[up] :/

edited 26th Sep '11 9:34:59 PM by Noaqiyeum

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SabresEdge Show an affirming flame from a defense-in-depth Since: Oct, 2010
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#161133: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:35:15 PM

About twenty hours from now will be excellent, Rena. See you around 8PM Eastern Time. Eastern Front preferred.

@Dark: (hugs silently)

Charlie Stross's cheerful, optimistic predictions for 2017, part one of three.
SpookyMask Since: Jan, 2011
#161134: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:35:19 PM

Good morning, English exam today.

DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#161135: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:36:12 PM

[up] Morning to you. I'll be leaving shortly, so if you have math questions, the time to ask is right now.

RenaTheArchmage Actually, it's Euphinatrix. from the Factory Since: Oct, 2009
Actually, it's Euphinatrix.
#161136: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:36:46 PM

Wassat your time, Sabre?

I am become Death, Destroyer of Miniputts.
Noaqiyeum we must dissent (it/they) from across the gulf of space (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
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StolenByFaeries Believe from a reprogrammed reality Since: Dec, 2010
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#161139: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:39:43 PM

Dark: PM's?

Noa: It was excellent! The mixed up order made it suspenseful, the Borden twist was fantastic, and the realization that Angier killed himself every night was just... wow! I love how neither side were given preference and how both men arranged for the other to get the diaries.

"You've got your transmission and your live wire, but your circuit's dead." - Media
RenaTheArchmage Actually, it's Euphinatrix. from the Factory Since: Oct, 2009
Actually, it's Euphinatrix.
#161140: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:40:42 PM

It's 9:41 your time?

I am become Death, Destroyer of Miniputts.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#161141: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:41:16 PM

[up][up]I suppose that's fine. But I get the feeling that talking about it will only make things worse... :/

edited 26th Sep '11 9:41:26 PM by DarkConfidant

SabresEdge Show an affirming flame from a defense-in-depth Since: Oct, 2010
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#161142: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:43:34 PM

@Rena: yes.

@Dark: we're willing to listen, lad, if you're willing to talk. As your friends and equals.

Charlie Stross's cheerful, optimistic predictions for 2017, part one of three.
StolenByFaeries Believe from a reprogrammed reality Since: Dec, 2010
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#161143: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:43:58 PM

@ Dark: Oh, okay - I don't want to force you to talk about anything you don't want to talk about. hugs

"You've got your transmission and your live wire, but your circuit's dead." - Media
Enkufka Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ from Bay of White fish Since: Dec, 2009
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#161144: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:45:38 PM

Noa, your avatar reminds me of Kamen Rider Faiz. :3

Very big Daydream Believer. "That's not knowledge, that's a crapshoot!" -Al Murray "Welcome to QI" -Stephen Fry
Noaqiyeum we must dissent (it/they) from across the gulf of space (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
we must dissent (it/they)
#161145: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:46:39 PM

Sabre: Yes!

Stolen: Yes! Go back and watch it again carefully, some time - not only can you see the difference between the two Bordens on second notice, but they're written to have two distinct character arcs. Instead of two tragedies that end poorly and bittersweetly respectively, you can pick out three - one bittersweet and two downer endings, and the Borden who survived is the one who does not succumb to his Tragic Flaw. There is not a SINGLE line wasted in the entire movie. And what's another form of art where you put an incredible amount of effort into something the audience is never expected to notice...? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D I love the balance that's given between the two/three protagonists, and the non-linear storytelling, and NIKOLA TESLA, and Duelling Unreliable Narrators, and Thirty Xanatos Pile Up, and so, so much Fridge Brilliance...!

...I can stop now. >_<

[up] It's a thing that goes Thud in the Dark. :D

edited 26th Sep '11 9:47:17 PM by Noaqiyeum

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SpookyMask Since: Jan, 2011
#161146: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:47:55 PM

Its Häyhä D: How the heck does English spelling thing work with foreign names?

Noaqiyeum we must dissent (it/they) from across the gulf of space (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
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#161147: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:51:13 PM

ä —> a or ae, depending on the context.

Not everyone has umlauted letters on their keyboards, unfortunately. :(

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SabresEdge Show an affirming flame from a defense-in-depth Since: Oct, 2010
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#161148: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:54:03 PM

We either leave off the umlauts entirely (thereby offending the nation in question), add in additional letters (Göring —> Goering), or go hunting around the alt/number buttons combinations until we find it.

Charlie Stross's cheerful, optimistic predictions for 2017, part one of three.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#161149: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:54:22 PM

So, I get the feeling I should leave now. So, maybe five more minutes.

StolenByFaeries Believe from a reprogrammed reality Since: Dec, 2010
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#161150: Sep 26th 2011 at 9:55:04 PM

@ Noa: I already planned to watch again! :D As soon as the twin was revealed "Borden's" changing behaviour towards Olivia and Sarah made sense - also all new depth to Sarah's observations on whether he meant "I love you" each day.

Anyway - I have to go meet with a group study session now - see you all later.

hugs all

Again awesome movie!

"You've got your transmission and your live wire, but your circuit's dead." - Media

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