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just WOW
Is Jodie Foster's Movie Contact More Thrilling Than We Remember?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the movie "Contact," particularly focusing on its thrilling aspects and how it compares to participants' memories of the film. The conversation touches on personal experiences with thrill-seeking activities and how they relate to the movie's themes.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express excitement about thrill-seeking experiences, while others find them overwhelming or unappealing.
- One participant humorously suggests calculating the forces experienced in thrilling scenarios, indicating a blend of fun and technical inquiry.
- There is a reference to Jodie Foster's character in "Contact," which prompts a nostalgic connection to the film's thrilling moments.
- Another participant shares a personal anecdote about their limited experience with rollercoasters, contrasting their feelings with the thrill associated with "Contact."
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion reflects a mix of personal preferences regarding thrill-seeking, with no clear consensus on whether "Contact" is more thrilling than remembered. Participants express varying levels of enthusiasm and apprehension about such experiences.
Contextual Notes
Participants' views are influenced by personal experiences and subjective interpretations of thrill, which may not align with broader assessments of the film.
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I'm usually down for stuff like that, but that must be barf inducing! Someone calc the forces on your body from that! :D
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Greg Bernhardt said:
I'm not ... never really been a fan of any sort of joy ride like that
The only rollercoaster I have been on is the old wooden one at Santa Cruz, CA. scared the hell out of me hahaha
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It's all fun and games until Jodie Foster shows up in a capsule. 
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Borg said:It's all fun and games until Jodie Foster shows up in a capsule.
yeah, it did remind me of the movie Contact