Harry Potter Fans

[Overthemoon6]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:29am

I love Harry Potter. Books, movies, both rock. Anyone else a Harry Potter fan?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:35am

Yes. A big one.

And according to Mugglenet, the Phoenix cast will be announced by WB next week.

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:36am

I am a big Harry Potter fan.

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:36am

I was actually a diehardest of diehards fan from the 8th grade until about...5 weeks ago, when I discovered The Chronicles of Narnia. Now I'm just a casual HP fan. But I did enjoy the fourth movie immensely (though it doesn't hold a candle to The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe ).

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:37am

I go through lulls when there's a long period between book or movie releases, but when there IS one, I'm totally obsessed.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:39am

Obsessed and obsessive.
I tend to read the books once a cycle. Meaning, whenever I have a free moment.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:42am

It's such a marathon though, especially later on in the series - you need to have a clear few days to really focus. I read half of HP5 and then left it for a month. Now I have to read it all over again even though I know what I've already read. Obsessive compulsion. And HP5 is quite the chore!

BTW, I'll post the link for the rumored Kingsley. Oy.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:44am

I thought the Kingsley casting had been confirmed?

I actually get through the later ones faster than the early these days. I am beging to think Book 6 is in fact my favorite.

The OCD effects my reading as well though, I had to restart 4 twice this time.

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:44am

I enjoyed HP5 quite a bit. A lot of people refer to it as the weaker link of the last 4, but I think it's one of the stronger books in the series.

I'd probably rank them in terms of my favorites as: 3, 5, 6, 4, 1, 2. (although, 2 got a tad more interesting with the tie in to 6.)

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:46am

I would say 3, 6, 4, 2, 1, 5.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:47am

6 or 3 (switching) 5, 4, 1, 2 for me.

It was the same as Pat's, but 6 took a real takeoff on my last read.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:51am

Hmm okay, I'd say 5 before 1. Maybe even before 2. Just because Luna was that good. And same with the Weasleys at the end.

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:51am

Perhaps I should re-read 6. I am not sure if I read it more than once.

Of course, that means actually finishing Sondheim and reading the 3 library books I have here.

Tiff, did you read Killing Bono? I wonder if it's worth my time?

Okay, off to bed for REAL this time.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 1:55am

Killing Bono? Nope. Sounds interesting!

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 2:01am

I really am not all that fond of 2, relative to the others. I have not read Killing Bono either, not that anyone asked.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 2:04am

I don't like 2 either. I liked the second movie though, because Jason Isaacs is fantastic. But the second book didn't do much for me.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 2:08am

Jason Isaaacs is superb. He steals every second he is on screen in these movies (not to mention in movies where he had more than 20 seconds on screen)

[SirLiir]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 2:37am

What about Resident Evil 2, Smarty He has about 2-5 mins worth there.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 2:42am

His PTA movies are the best!

And he made The Patriot watchable. You almost root for him!

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 2:45am

I can't watch the Patriot, but I like the idea of rooting for the ridiculous MADE UP figure Isaacs played. As long as I see Mel suffer, but not in the "look at me suffering" way he wants.

I have never heard of, nor do I suspect I could stand a movie called "Resident Evil," Liir.

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 3:00am

The only reason I watched "The Patriot" was to see Heath Ledger.

Issacs rox my sox; he undeniably sexy in Peter Pan.

[Lavinia]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 3:04am

Ok...this is probably a dumb question...but what is the Kingsley rumour? Sorry, I'm so behind on Potter News.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 3:11am

I guess it might not be a rumor but old news (unless this was revealed in December though, I don't know how old it could be because I'm usually on Mugglenet, hpana, Leaky-Cauldron and Veritaserum on a daily basis - Yes, LOSER, right here)

This is either the rumored or confirmed Kingsley.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0364711/


ETA: Apparently I'm an idiot because it was confirmed and posted on Mugglenet on 1/30.

Updated On: 2/2/06 at 03:11 AM

[Lavinia]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 3:55am

Ok! Thanks. I usually visit Mugglenet daily, too. So I guess we're both losers. I've just been busy with my baby, so no time for the internet.

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/2/06 at 10:00am

Agreed! Isaacs is fantastic in the Potter films.

I just wish he had more screen name. Maybe after all of the films are out, assuming Malfoy is still alive which is a huge assumption, there can be a spinoff film.