Thomasphoto60 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 3723 posts, RR: 25 Posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 2108 times:
I saw a blurb on the net in regards the new movie, "The Last King Of Scotland". In a nutshell the film which stars Forrest Whitaker as Idi Amin, follows the life of Idi Amin's personal physician. I have not seen a release date for Australia but that is probably moot as I'll be heading home to the states in a few weeks. However even in the states from what I hear, only LA and NY will see this movie as there appears to be no plans for a national distribution of the film (I find this very odd to say the least). Has anyone else stateside seen this film outside LA or NY? If so what did you think.?
Comorin From United States of America, joined May 2005, 4673 posts, RR: 17 Reply 1, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 2103 times:
I'm heading off to see the movie tonight, will post (without spoilers!) when I get back.
Nighthawk From UK - Scotland, joined Sep 2001, 4990 posts, RR: 38 Reply 3, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 2080 times:
Idi Amin was a Ugandan, who stole power in a coupe d'etat, then proclaimed himself to be:
"His Excellency President for Life Field Marshal Al Hadji Dr. Idi Amin, VC, DSO, MC, King of Scotland, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular."
What a strange man, although you cant blame him for proclaiming to be King of "the best small nation in the world" (tm)
GDB From United Kingdom, joined exactly 12 years ago today! , 12713 posts, RR: 80 Reply 5, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 2042 times:
He was also a mass murdering despot.
Racist too, he threw out all the Ugandan Asians, a long established community.
Most came to the UK, most with nothing, now they are seen as the most successful immigrant group in terms of wealth creation, of the post war era.
After the expulsion, Uganda's economy tanked.
Things like this make me cringe when you saw hatchet faced, finger wagging harridan's like Miss Dynamite blame all of Africa's ills on the British, from the Live8 stage.
Her last album flopped, she was recently counted as having 98 'friends' on her Myspace site.
BA747YYZ From Canada, joined Mar 2006, 377 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 2026 times:
Quoting Nighthawk (Reply 3): What a strange man, although you cant blame him for proclaiming to be King of "the best small nation in the world" (tm)
Yeah I agree! But I think he got that name when he was in Scotland training for the RAF, or so I was told.
Actually Idi Amin was the first black officer in the british army (entire empire).
Personally I think the actor they got to play Idi Amin doesn't look like enough of an ape, when compared to Idi Amin.
AAFLT1871 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 2333 posts, RR: 16 Reply 7, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 2017 times:
There is talk of him getting an Oscar Nomination for this role. I'd love to see him get it. I have always enjoyed his work, and I have met him before and he is a great guy to be around.
Comorin From United States of America, joined May 2005, 4673 posts, RR: 17 Reply 9, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 1961 times:
Hey Guys,
I was not able to make it to the movie last night, and ended up seeing 'The Departed', the new Scorsese movie with De Caprio, Nicholson and Damon.
'King' was showing on the West Side of town, and to those of us that live on the East Side of Manhattan, it might as well be Swaziland. After hearing the usual jokes about "West Side? I think my visa's expired.." I gave up.
I hope I can see it in the next couple of days, and if so, will be glad to post a summary.
Cadet57 From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 9081 posts, RR: 34 Reply 10, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 1959 times:
Wait, Scotland had kings? Wow! I thought you were ruled by England and just got too pissed up one night, made a flag, bought some sheep and set yourself up as a country.
Doors open, right hand side, next stop is Springfield.
BA747YYZ From Canada, joined Mar 2006, 377 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 1893 times:
Quoting Cadet57 (Reply 10): Wait, Scotland had kings? Wow! I thought you were ruled by England and just got too pissed up one night, made a flag, bought some sheep and set yourself up as a country
As one of the descendants of the last king of scotland i'm offended by the likeness, and the comment.
Quoting David L (Reply 8): He declared himself King of Scotland in the 70s, during his reign of terror in Uganda.
N229NW From United States of America, joined Sep 2004, 1850 posts, RR: 35 Reply 16, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 1884 times:
Quoting BA747YYZ (Reply 15): Quoting David L (Reply 8):
He declared himself King of Scotland in the 70s, during his reign of terror in Uganda.
Nah, IAH777 is the last king of Scotland. Just ask his dad...
Skidmarks From UK - England, joined Dec 2004, 7121 posts, RR: 60 Reply 22, posted (6 years 7 months 2 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 1855 times:
What he means, spotty youth, is that King George VI was the last king of Britain, which still includes Scotland, despite what they think. Get a grip, you are letting your age group down - you could almost be a chav!
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