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Salty Popcorn - October 2008

Free Tix and Soundtracks to How to Lose Freinds & Alienate People

October 23rd 2008 23:10
OK - so this is probably the longest Post title of all time but directors will choose long films names.
I hope everyone has been extremely well! - I have just returned from a debaucherous 8 days in outer Adelaide with many friends from school. I have many a post and photo to share at a later date - I am still in holiday mode and really need to shower.




But the kind people at Paramount and my father Xmas - Rob from Network PR have given me 3 double passes and 3 copies of the soundtrack to giveaway.



I have not had the chance to see the film yet as have been away and avoiding cinemas but it looks damn funny! It stars Simon Pegg, Megan Fox, Gillian Anderson, Thandie Newton, Jeff Bridges and Kirsten Dunst.

Sidney Young is a disillusioned intellectual who both adores and despises the world of celebrity, fame and glamour. His alternative magazine, Post Modern Review, pokes fun at the media obsessed stars and bucks trends, and so when Young is offered a job at the diametrically opposed conservative New York based Sharps magazine its something of a shock! It seems Sharps editor Clayton Harding is amused by Young's disruption of a post-BAFTA party with a pig posing as Babe. Thus begins Sidney's descent into success - his gradual move from derided outsider to confidante of starlet Sophie Maes - and a love affair with colleague Alison Olsen, that will either make him or break him.


If you want one of these three prizes just leave a message below and personal message me your postal details. First three win - if by chance you freak out and can't work out how to leave a message below a) your silly and b) email me instead at jkdigitaldesigns@gmail.com

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Comment by Cheryl J

October 23rd 2008 23:41


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Ooh we love debauchery! Tell all. I just spent a debaucherous few days in Brisvegas, lots of fun and hangovers.

Pick me, pick me. although, I don't think I need lessons in alienating people, I seem to have it down pat

Comment by Jason King

October 23rd 2008 23:47


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LOL CJ - yay Brisvegas - I am going to write a massive review about our trip on my other site in coming days and I am now writing on Sydney Table too and as we went to visit a friend who owns a restaurant in Adelaide and in 6 days I ate the entire menu I have big restaurant review for that plus a million vineyards I am probably banned from for drinking all their expensive stuff! I am having trouble remembering my name!
One set of tix and soundtrack on the way!!
I think I still have your address.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

October 23rd 2008 23:54


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I've heard it's outrageous old boy - you should try and get to see it - pehaps you could accompany me and Cheryl J - or not.

Call me mercenary . . .

Cheers

Comment by Jason King

October 24th 2008 00:22


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Thanks Mr Nice Guy!!
Will look into when you guys are going, let us know.
Tix in the post prob Monday.

Comment by MelG

October 24th 2008 00:51
Hi Jason,

Screenfanantic and I would love to go to this movie and add the soundtrack to our collection. Saw it reviewed on the Movie Show on Wednesday night. It looks like it could be a bit of fun!

Mel


Comment by Jason King

October 24th 2008 00:56


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Gratz Mel G!!
In the mail on Monday probably.
Soz to anyone else - all gone!

Comment by Janet Collins

October 24th 2008 02:45


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Jason

Looks like I miss about on the freebie but it seems like a good movie to catch anyway if it is a much fun as it sounds.

Janet

Comment by Jason King

October 24th 2008 02:54


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Thanks Janet - sorry u missed out!

Comment by Morgan Bell

October 24th 2008 14:19


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gosh darn i missed it!
haha
i really cant complain, you have awarded me tickets twice!
ill keep my eyes peeled for the next comp!
im going to see The Duchess on Monday, im very excited!
thanks for all the freebies! xx

Comment by Jason King

October 24th 2008 23:01


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Hehe - soz Morgan - normally there would be more but this is what they offered me. It's the you snooze you lose thing. I hope you enjoy the Duchess and how's the eye by the way?

Comment by Morgan Bell

October 25th 2008 06:50


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i probably was snoozing when you posted it! haha
the eye seems much better, thanks for asking!
ive missed your reviews while you were away, but i hope you had a lovely time!

Comment by Cass

October 26th 2008 08:37


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It sounds funny though I thought the male lead didn't really personify 'intellectual'. Unless intellectual is suppose to mean so nerdy/geeky that he's out of touch with everything else. In any case, it's a great deviation from Dale Carnegie's famous book title and will surely catch a lot of attention.

Comment by Jason King

October 26th 2008 11:34


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Mel - I am sorry - I never received an address off you and when I press your icon or name it comes up saying Invalid URL - if u get this get in touch Monday at the latest if you can otherwise will give to next person on the list. Soz

Comment by MelG

October 27th 2008 00:19
Hi Jason,

Thanks for your message. I'll send my address to your private email as I'm having trouble posting a private message to you on Orble.

Mel

Comment by Cibbuano

October 27th 2008 22:12


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I'm giving away passes as well, but instead of giving out slick soundtracks, Paramount asked me to give away offensive T-shirts. I've still got a few, enter to win!

Passes to see "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People"

Comment by ShaunK

November 7th 2008 12:05


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Ooooh Cib - are you giving away shirts that say young dumb and full of......I'll let you imagination fill out the rest.

Jason I saw this film - I found it mildly entertaining but nothing I'd write home about - be warned though if you wanted to shoot yourself in the head when you saw Kirsten dunst doing the twist in spiderman 3 then stay away form this one

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