Penguins in movies....(besides Fight Club).. - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

PaddyMcAloon · 06-20-2003, 05:52 PM

Which films have penguins in them and which ones are the most memorable?

To continue on my subtle exclusion of (perhaps slowly brewing hatred?) a particular film from my other threads, let's not bring up Fight Club. We all know about that poor penguin. Someone always has to bring up this damn movie so I am making it a point to bring it up before everyone else just to discourage it being brought up again (though, SOMEONE will, it always happens). That said, let's hear what penguin appearances in films have really moved you (or just maybe smile or snicker a little). Here is mine: there is a brief shot of penguins in the background at the zoo in About a Boy. Also, there is a brief shot of penguins near the end of Election. And finally, there is an IMAX dvd about Antartica, which talks about our fine feathered flightless friends who dwell there.

How about you? Any you'd like to share? I know someone is dying to say Batman Returns. Let's have them...please?

Yet another lame thread in a long line (well, hopefully) from the biggest and most pathetic loser on the planet, yours truly.

Oscar Antonio M · 06-20-2003, 05:57 PM

Wallace & Gromitt: The Wrong Trousers

mlemmond · 06-20-2003, 05:57 PM

Well the most obvious is Batman Returns

Ben_mku · 06-20-2003, 05:58 PM

Off the top of my head, the ending of Billy Madison. Ok, so it wasn't a real penguin, just a guy in a giant penguin suit, but who can forget Chris Farley making out with the giant penguin?

cherno · 06-20-2003, 06:31 PM

Well Batman Returns is about the only thing that springs to mind right now but imdb has some listed:
Penguin for Your Thoughts (1956)
Penguin Parade, The (1938)
Penguin Pool Murder (1932)
...aka Penguin Pool Mystery, The (1932) (UK)
Pingwin (1965)
...aka Penguin (1965)
Donald's Penguin (1939)
Scamper the Penguin (1989)
Sei zärtlich, Pinguin (1982)
...aka Be Gentle, Penguin (1982)
Cold-Blooded Penguin, The (1945)
Hot and Cold Penguin (1955)
Pebble and the Penguin, The (1995)
Adventures of Gucio the Penguin, The (1953)
Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin, The (1981)
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Ever been moved by a penguin? Well emotionally I don't think anyone has. Physically? not a chance, they just don't have the leg strength

LBPound23 · 06-20-2003, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by Ben_mku
Off the top of my head, the ending of Billy Madison. Ok, so it wasn't a real penguin, just a guy in a giant penguin suit, but who can forget Chris Farley making out with the giant penguin?

That's what I thought of. And it's not just the ending.

"Oh, I see what's going on here!"

Marq · 06-20-2003, 07:22 PM

Winged Migration.

see it at a theatre near you.

kimfair · 06-20-2003, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by Oscar Antonio M
Wallace & Gromitt: The Wrong Trousers

At least he (Feathers McGraw) is a penguin, when he's NOT impersonating a chicken! CLASSIC - see this if you haven't brilliant comedy!

BubbleGumUK · 06-20-2003, 09:04 PM

If we're including animated penguins, then how about the waiter service in Mary Poppins?

wahlers · 06-20-2003, 09:09 PM

And of course, those same penguins were also in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'...

petersob · 06-20-2003, 11:06 PM

How about "Black Narcissus"?

ebuzz79 · 06-21-2003, 02:23 AM

5 Corners

PaddyMcAloon · 06-21-2003, 02:48 AM

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Originally posted by petersob
How about "Black Narcissus"?

oh, that's a good one.....gotta love nuns (except the Sister Act nuns).....though, I love real penguins way more.....

PaddyMcAloon · 06-21-2003, 02:54 AM

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Originally posted by cherno

Ever been moved by a penguin? Well emotionally I don't think anyone has. Physically? not a chance, they just don't have the leg strength

Oooooo you dirty rat....penguins move me emotionally...so much, that they have coined me an honorary member of their club, though I'll have problems getting to the yearly conference in Antartica. Physically? Hmm...poor penguins...they can't fly or really push people....but they're so darn cute and I just love them so.....even if I am a pathetic loser with no life......

Alex88 · 06-21-2003, 03:31 AM

Is this to fuel a particularly kinky Penguin fetish of yours?

PaddyMcAloon · 06-21-2003, 06:57 AM

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Originally posted by Alex88
Is this to fuel a particularly kinky Penguin fetish of yours?

Hey, I have much love for the penguins......! Besides, they are the only ones who understand me....me, the most pathetic loser on the planet with so much time to waste.....no fetish, they just rule! (especially the Emperors....)

makman_2000 · 06-22-2003, 12:37 AM

there were penguins hockey players in Sudden Death

kiscealguy · 06-22-2003, 04:53 AM

How about The Chipmunk Adventure? I loved that one growing up! The Chippettes rescue a baby penguin I believe.

06-23-2003, 04:53 PM

Sister Mary Stigmata in The Blues Brothers!

Scipio · 06-23-2003, 05:40 PM

Made has a great scene betweeen Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn in front of the penguin tank at the Central Park Zoo.

PaddyMcAloon · 06-23-2003, 06:37 PM

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Originally posted by Scipio
Made has a great scene betweeen Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn in front of the penguin tank at the Central Park Zoo.

No way! I've never seen this movie before and now I must rent it. Aside from the penguins, is it a good flick or just more post-Swingers drivel?

06-20-2003, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
PaddyMcAloon Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana	Penguins in movies....(besides Fight Club).. Which films have penguins in them and which ones are the most memorable? To continue on my subtle exclusion of (perhaps slowly brewing hatred?) a particular film from my other threads, let's not bring up Fight Club. We all know about that poor penguin. Someone always has to bring up this damn movie so I am making it a point to bring it up before everyone else just to discourage it being brought up again (though, SOMEONE will, it always happens). That said, let's hear what penguin appearances in films have really moved you (or just maybe smile or snicker a little). Here is mine: there is a brief shot of penguins in the background at the zoo in About a Boy. Also, there is a brief shot of penguins near the end of Election. And finally, there is an IMAX dvd about Antartica, which talks about our fine feathered flightless friends who dwell there. How about you? Any you'd like to share? I know someone is dying to say Batman Returns. Let's have them...please? Yet another lame thread in a long line (well, hopefully) from the biggest and most pathetic loser on the planet, yours truly. __________________ The most pathetic loser in the universe, that I am HE HATE ME

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Oscar Antonio M Loves his "family" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Heaven & Hell coalition	Wallace & Gromitt: The Wrong Trousers __________________ DVD's

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Ben_mku Actor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada	Off the top of my head, the ending of Billy Madison. Ok, so it wasn't a real penguin, just a guy in a giant penguin suit, but who can forget Chris Farley making out with the giant penguin? __________________ I used to be with it.. then they changed what 'it' was..

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cherno Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Emporia, Kansas	Well Batman Returns is about the only thing that springs to mind right now but imdb has some listed: Penguin for Your Thoughts (1956) Penguin Parade, The (1938) Penguin Pool Murder (1932) ...aka Penguin Pool Mystery, The (1932) (UK) Pingwin (1965) ...aka Penguin (1965) Donald's Penguin (1939) Scamper the Penguin (1989) Sei zärtlich, Pinguin (1982) ...aka Be Gentle, Penguin (1982) Cold-Blooded Penguin, The (1945) Hot and Cold Penguin (1955) Pebble and the Penguin, The (1995) Adventures of Gucio the Penguin, The (1953) Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin, The (1981) ----- Ever been moved by a penguin? Well emotionally I don't think anyone has. Physically? not a chance, they just don't have the leg strength __________________ "Principles only mean something if you stick by them when they are inconvenient" My DVDs My Home Theater Oh no! I broke history - Hiro Nakamura

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mlemmond Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC	Well the most obvious is Batman Returns

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Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	Winged Migration. see it at a theatre near you.

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wahlers Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, OH (right now)	And of course, those same penguins were also in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'... __________________ And that is the way the world ends. Not with a bang. or a whimper. but with a THWAKK!

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petersob Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago	How about "Black Narcissus"?

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kiscealguy Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Beach, California	How about The Chipmunk Adventure? I loved that one growing up! The Chippettes rescue a baby penguin I believe.

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frulad	Sister Mary Stigmata in The Blues Brothers!

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Scipio Actor Join Date: Jun 2001	Made has a great scene betweeen Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn in front of the penguin tank at the Central Park Zoo.

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