clear and present danger

JJG · 05-17-2009, 01:50 PM

kind of an odd question but does anyone know why this movie is shown on one or more cable channels every single weekend? I'm not complaining as it's my favorite Clancy movie after Red October but it's just plain odd how often they show it on Comcast.

DPD6030 · 05-17-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

kind of an odd question but does anyone know why this movie is shown on one or more cable channels every single weekend? I'm not complaining as it's my favorite Clancy movie after Red October but it's just plain odd how often they show it on Comcast.

No idea but we are the same. I enjoy Red October and Clear & Present Danger. Both excellent movies.

05-17-2009, 02:25 PM

Both classic movies that I really like,,,however I dont think I need to watch them as much as they are shown on cable.

kelmac07 · 05-17-2009, 02:46 PM

Loved The Hunt for Red October...can never seme to get through a Tom Clancy book (way to many details).

alley00p · 05-17-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Loved The Hunt for Red October...can never seme to get through a Tom Clancy book (way to many details).

I'm a lover of both movies, but I really like Clancy's books! He does jump around in each chapter, but I'll bet I've read every book at least twice, if not more!

rennD · 05-17-2009, 02:50 PM

I see them all quite frequently on COX cable channels.

Bruins Fan · 05-17-2009, 03:22 PM

I called my cable company one time to complain about the same move playing over and over.
The lady told me I was watching to much television.
I immediately canceled my premium channels

JJG · 05-17-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

I called my cable company one time to complain about the same move playing over and over.
The lady told me I was watching to much television.
I immediately canceled my premium channels

yeah, I'm seriously considering switching to basic cable only since I rarely watch the premiums anyway. They have a few good series' but nothing I cant find on the internet

I think I've probably watched Clear and Present Danger 5 times since the first of the year. Is this what I'm paying the extra $30 for?

moosie · 05-17-2009, 06:53 PM

The books are always better. Hollywood can really screw up a good Clancy book.

jcruse64 · 05-17-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by moosie

The books are always better. Hollywood can really screw up a good Clancy book.

+1

I really like Red October though; it seemed to follow the book better than all the others they've done. I'd never heard of the books until Red October came out.

I thought Clear was a horrible adaptation, and they really screwed up Clark's character (though I always pictured Dafoe as playing him when I read the books. Sum was another botch on the book.

M1903A1 · 05-17-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by moosie

The books are always better. Hollywood can really screw up a good Clancy book.

Absolutely.

Red October makes a lot more sense when you read the book. There's a lot of detail and background that's not even hinted at in the movie.

jonharky · 05-17-2009, 04:34 PM

there is always something better on...like Red Wing hockey!!

WildBlueSooner · 05-17-2009, 08:41 PM

I am sad to say I have never watched "Clear and Present Danger"...will add it to the to do list.

05-17-2009, 09:11 PM

Who cares? Better than "Kindergarten Cop"

05-17-2009, 01:50 PM	#1
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	clear and present danger kind of an odd question but does anyone know why this movie is shown on one or more cable channels every single weekend? I'm not complaining as it's my favorite Clancy movie after Red October but it's just plain odd how often they show it on Comcast.

05-17-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: clear and present danger Both classic movies that I really like,,,however I dont think I need to watch them as much as they are shown on cable.

05-17-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: clear and present danger Loved The Hunt for Red October...can never seme to get through a Tom Clancy book (way to many details).

05-17-2009, 02:50 PM	#6
rennD NinfaManiac Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Carl Location: In a Cloud of Siglo Smoke Posts: 1,452 Trading: (19)	Re: clear and present danger I see them all quite frequently on COX cable channels. __________________ *Any cigars portrayed in this post that appear to be Cuban in origin are completely fictional in nature. Any resemblance between these cigars and actual Cuban cigars is unintended and coincidental.*

05-17-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: clear and present danger I called my cable company one time to complain about the same move playing over and over. The lady told me I was watching to much television. I immediately canceled my premium channels __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

05-17-2009, 06:53 PM	#9
moosie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Southern Cal Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	Re: clear and present danger The books are always better. Hollywood can really screw up a good Clancy book.

05-17-2009, 04:34 PM	#12
jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: clear and present danger there is always something better on...like Red Wing hockey!! __________________ "I don't want to have it all, I just want to have enough!!

05-17-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: clear and present danger I am sad to say I have never watched "Clear and Present Danger"...will add it to the to do list. __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-17-2009, 09:11 PM	#14
WangoTangoTim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: clear and present danger Who cares? Better than "Kindergarten Cop"