The ealier rounds of the NBA were great: Golden State killing Dallas, Cleveland over Detroit, Commishioner Stern and Bruce Bowen cheating Phoenix, ok that was sick drama, but it was still drama. In five years nobody will remember Cleveland getting swept but people will still talk about Lebron Jame’s 42 point game five.

It all started with your old server rejecting your new software, so my absence was all Greg’s fault. And my ToM’s.

And since when is Greg apologizing, for being glib? Glib naturally follows arrogance and self-absorbtion, what next? Rocks sorry for being rocks, Linsey Lohan sorry for being drunk, where will it end?

Why does everybody capitolize doasis? If i was more important i would have a real gender, then get to a capitol “D”.

Drafts

The website wasn’t working for me for a week.

Since you think i am a girl i can say i had my ToM. At least it is good for something.

So many reasons.

If they are so bad why watch them?

I like the movies and i accept that some things have to change, Hermione conforming to post-feminist ideals for example. I think making Peter Jackson like cannon films would not be as popular as making studio formula movie adaptations. The fans won’t be any different. They, we, will watch the movies no matter what they are even if it is to rip them apart on sites like this. The movies are for movie goers who haven’t read anything more sophisticated than a menu and want to keep it that way. All four movies are very good movies for the popcorn crowd. I think Order is very much the same mold, it is a case of the whole being greater than the sum of it’s parts. The clips we’ve seen, the ones mentioned on the ‘cast, are miniscule to the overall movie: story, drama, action, etc.

(Oh and on Potter fans being a cult — I am proud to be dumbledore’s through and through)

on pluggin in the Mugglecast/Pottercast — I really thought you were joking :o)

What does everyone else think? If people think it was classless, I’ll make a formal apology on the next podcast.

Just thought I’d answer the question while it was on my mind.

Sorry.

Given that, I really do like Andy’s theory. Wow, I’m really conflicted now!

Hermione is definitely dumbed down in the movies . . . nuthin’ we can do about that but we all know how smart she really is

Joye - I bet the elevators are pulled by house elves . . . oh wouldn’t Hermione have a fit!

Penny, Greg - don’t worry about legalities - all submissions were sent to you without any mention of limitations. You’re free to post anything. I do identity and design for a living so believe me, I know. If you’re really worried, get the winners or any other entrants whose design you use, to sign a release of rights to the artwork. This would only apply to artwork you would potentially make money from (t-shirts, etc).

But, I’ve found that I really dislike the way Hermione is portrayed as well. I think that all the movies have portrayed her as a more or less typical teenage girl, when in all reality, she is not. And, just watching the movies, I dont believe that I would get the sense that she is extremely bright… which saddens me. It’s mentioned a couple of times that she’s smart, but usually just in passing, like it’s not important.

Everything aside though, my excitement gauge for both the movie and the book are almost to a breaking point. I dont know what I’m going to do with myself.

But, great podcast, I love you guys!

Oh, and btw, reading Order of the Phoenix again, does anyone else find it extremely funny that Harry hears the chains rattling in the elevator in the ministry? I just find it humorous that it’s pulled by chains lol.

I think Snape went to Godric’s Hollow before Voldy to warn the Potters after realising what he had done, worried about him being caught James or Lily gave the cloak to Snape to leave unseen. I think he went back to DD to tell him what he had done and gave him the cloak as proof of his loyalty to the order. I also think Lily was an unspeakable working at the ministry on a counter curse for AK and tried out a charm on that night, which is the Love that DD always talks about. It was enough to protect Harry but in turn she had to sacrifice herself. I think a lot of Snape’s anger to Harry is guilt over Lily’s death.

Love the podcast btw, doesn’t make me feel like i’m the only older fan!

You should set a date, maybe right after the next podcast, for people to get back to you. Keep track of who’s given you permission and post those. You can always add the rest if/when people contact you w/ permission, those who want to and just forgot will remember when they see the others posted.