Just for the record, I live on the island where the movie was made, and my mom and aunt were extras in the film. The island isn't infact an American island. The island is Grand Manan Island located in New Brunswick Canada.
Just for those of you who like to know details...
You have a beautiful hometown!
I'll resist the urge to ask if you are one of the inbreds because, of course, that would be just plain rude.
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No. Obviously not.
Its a masterfully beautiful place here...they make it seem so...distant..
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You are obviously speaking of continental titles. I think the person you have insulted (for whatever reason) was speaking about political boundries. Sorry your mind was too clouded to receive the information as it was put out for all to read.
PS. By your logic, why then do people from the U.S. refer to themselves as "Americans?"
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"To answer your question, people in the US refer to themselves as Americans because their in America."
I think you meant to say "they're", as in "they are in America".
Secondly, it is the United States of America. You don't see the rest of North and South America refering to themselves as "Americans", do you? I wonder why.
"Not everyone in the USA understand as much as I do about continental lines."
First of all I get a real kick out of you calling this an "obvious point" since I couldn't possibly (nor can you, for that matter) know what everyone else and yourself understand about continental lines. And if you're an example of this knowledge, it seems that more history, geography and culture need be learned, not only by yourself, but your compatriots as well.
"Where do the 'political lines' for America differ from the 'continental lines'? I bet you my left testi they don't."
The pure ignorance stated here, answers itself. But, if you don't know, I suggest a little more political geography in your future.
"You are a moron."
And you are arguing with me . . . what does that make you?
Pointing out my improper use of a word was clever, however other people that are in America and not in the US still consider themselves Americans.
Now then, answer this question:
Name one iota of land that falls within the 'Continental Lines' but not 'Political Lines' of America, or vice versa.
If you can name a spot on the map, I'll concede to your wisdom and you win this argument.
Also, this is hardly an argument. This is me rubbing your face in the fact that you are wrong. I have a feeling you won't admit to it though. It's hard for people these days to do that. If I am wrong, then prove it and I will concede.
"Pointing out my improper use of a word was clever,"
No, it's just called grammar. Perhaps you may have heard of it.
"however other people that are in America and not in the US still consider themselves Americans."
Give me an example of this foolish statement before I attend to your infantile mind any more.
*beep* stupid troll.. you sad sad creature.
sharehttp://www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com/
"Name one iota of land that falls within the 'Continental Lines' but not 'Political Lines' of America, or vice versa"
Saint Pierre de Miquelon: http://www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com/
"If you can name a spot on the map, I'll concede to your wisdom and you win this argument."
Done.
"This is me rubbing your face in the fact that you are wrong. I have a feeling you won't admit to it though. It's hard for people these days to do that. If I am wrong, then prove it and I will concede."
Done.
http://www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com/
"Name one iota of land that falls within the 'Continental Lines' but not 'Political Lines' of America, or vice versa"
Saint Pierre de Miquelon: http://www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com/
"If you can name a spot on the map, I'll concede to your wisdom and you win this argument."
Done.
"This is me rubbing your face in the fact that you are wrong. I have a feeling you won't admit to it though. It's hard for people these days to do that. If I am wrong, then prove it and I will concede."
Done.
Both these lines fall into 'American', however not owned by Canada. See WW2 USA involvment in the capturing of this land. You could also argue Embassy land in different countries. But don't you see that you're missing the point?
The point being that Americans aren't neccessarily from the USA?
Also if you look into the Politics of this country, although the people are of French descent, the political executive is held within the land, in America, not actual France, even though that country owns the land. Therefore the land's boundries fall politically and geographically within America.
to my knowledge, North America and South America are consider separate continents. So a Canadian is not Amerian by Clint's logic, but North American. and also, any military land owned by America in another country, for example, an army base in Japan that is usually considered american land, is in actually Japanese land, and American laws on this land should not count since its touching Japanese land. This is also an example of political lines.
shareWTF is it about your attitude? Who's the moron here?
I thought that America was a seperate country to Canada? Seems we are all WRONG!
It ain't "America",... and those who live in Canada are not "American".
"The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be
taken seriously." _ Herbert H. Humphrey
Anyone suggesting that Canadian=American has to be moronic. Although we can refer to the Americas, when we usually talk about American things it is the USA that we are talking about. To argue otherwise, shows that someone is not interested about talking about this movie, but would prefer to have a childish argument.
shareBut_not_really (my best friend), also known as the started of this thread told me about the arguement that happened after she just wanted to tell people she lived on the island this was filmed on. I do as well.
I don't know about all these "politcal" and "continental" lines, but I know that Grand Manan is Canadian. We are in fact closer to America...or USA. but in he movie it states we're an american island. this isn't true. and I always thought that people in the USA called themselves americans, and they are the only people I've heard call themselves that. I call my self a canadian, considering I'm Canada. And I always though the reason people from the United States of American...called themselves Americans. But I guess I could be wrong.
We have a loving Island that isn't SO far away from everyone. You can take a ferry from Black's Harbour New Brunswick to get to Grand Manan, that's the only way other than flying, and small planes can only do that.
You should come visit, it's great in the summer, there are many right whales around. Although you'll have to CROSS the border to get to us, if you don't live in Canada.
also...this story, "bleeders" was a cript. The people of Grand Manan had never heard of these "hymoglobins" until the movie. It's not a myth or story from around here, just to make it clear. And the Large House/Mansion in the film isn't on the island. I'v never seen it in my life until the film. The hotel is my cousin's house though, which is cool.
And the lighthouse has never been a hospital, and we've never had to take a boat to the lighthouse there. well not for a long time. And you never had to take a boat from one end of the island to the other. This movie gives me quite a laugh. I liked it, but living here and having to be like "yes, we're the island with the monsters underground."
Just thought I would clear some of that up.
ok, first of all, this thread is pathetic because all someone did was mention they live where this film was shot, On that note, i am from Nova Scotia and and can tell you, This movie was shot in New Brunswick. Fact. The movie does not try to say the "actual" island is really part of the US (US...not america), the movie takes place in the US (but was FILMED in New Brunswick. Mainly because its cheper to film in Canada than the states now...thank your money hungry government for that. Most films made today or shot in either Halifax, Toronto or Vancouver. Why? because its economically efficient. The movie takes place (not filmed, but takes place) in the US because it is based on an H.P. Lovecraft story, and ALL his stories take place in New England states. and New Brucnswick borders them and looks just like them but is a HELL LOT CHEAPER to film there. Now, to the original poster, thanks for sharing your home, to the one who started this haggard arguement, get a life, and an education, and maybe a friend to talk to every once in a while so you don`t have to talk out of your AR$E on message boards where people are just trying to share opinions and talk about films they enjoy. Geez man... get a girlfriend or something!
"I`M RUNNIN THIS MONKEY FARM NOW FRANKENSTEIN..."
I really hope you've done some growing up in the last five to six years.
shareI'm sorry to hear that. My sympathies go out to your mom and aunt.
shareWhy all the immature, sophomoric hating on this thread? You all sound like angry 13-year old girls.
The original poster was just making a statement about living on the film's location and that his parents were movie extras. So what. It doesn't bother me. Why should it bother anyone?
Grand Manan Island is actually French. It was annexed by Engurand de Couchy in 1339, and has remained in french hands ever since.
Cheers
Osmooms