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quietdriver3 said:Man, ironfalcon27, you really played him 🙄 😛
I actually watched almost the whole trajectory of ironfalcon27. From those shaky, promising early days, straight to that peak that hit way too fast, and then the inevitable crash. He always had this cynical, arrogant streak, but I honestly thought he’d pull it off.
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You know how this thread could actually be useful? If anyone knows where I can grab some Radiohead socks!!!111roxsz! I’d really appreciate the help. Ideally, one sock has Thom's face on it and the other has a sad little puppy.
Carol Jackson45 said:It really bugs me when people start lecturing anyone who says they don't like Radiohead. They act like you just haven't listened closely enough. Why should I force myself to listen intently to something that pushes me away from the very first note? How many Manic Street Preachers albums would I have to slog through before admitting they just aren't my thing? I don't care if some superfan thinks I "don't get it." It doesn't click. Period. And how many Britney Spears albums did you guys have to suffer through before deciding she wasn't for you?😬
I'm with you one hundred percent, except for that tiny window of possibility Jose Miller17 mentioned. He said:
Jose Miller17 said:I tried listening to Kid A all the way through... even bought the original copies... and I actually did it. But it just wasn't enough for me. I kept trying to make myself like it, but nothing happened.
Eventually, I spent a few years pretending they hadn't even released that album... now, that record feels like my own kid.
Man, look what I went through...
But hey, people sacrifice everything for love... 🙂 😁
Basically, if I don't like music, I'll give it two or three spins. Maybe I'll find two decent parts in two songs, and that's it. I can't do it. It doesn't work for me.
Then, about six months to a year later -> 😲 😍
Of course, it doesn't always work. I could wait eight years for Britney and it still wouldn't hit. 😢 😁
Oh yeah, like Manic Street Preachers - The Holy Bible 😍 😁
I can't stand Muse. It honestly drives me crazy when they get brought up in a thread about Radiohead. I'm not saying I'm a snob, but I am a snob. 😬
Ethan Howard45 said:That’s everything!
🙏 🙏 🙏
But man, that truck scene. That telephoto shot where the truck slowly emerges from the fog on the interstate and rolls toward the kid... I just can't contain my excitement. 😁 When that truck pulled up to him, I honestly expected the ground to split wide open and—well, you know.
And that angle of the sleeping father out in the elements... I keep trying to find that image of Jesus, but all I'm seeing are shots of Cuban lightweight boxers. 😁 To me, those Bible images felt more like raw, powerful visuals drawing strength from religious motifs rather than some deep thematic connection. I mean, how much stronger can it get?!
No, I seriously need to rewatch this movie.
dustyscout53 said:Look, whether people are Confident or they aren't, they all deal with criticism the same way. Accepting feedback isn't really about how much self-esteem you have.
But here's the thing. Someone who isn't Confident? They'll swallow even the worst, most useless criticism. It just messes with their head. A Confident person won't let it get to them. If you stay quiet, then you're just letting it happen. 😁
Jack Harris3 said:blueranger12, you got it wrong. 😁
I’m not saying a Confident guy is a bad guy. I’m saying what Mark Hughes36 posted as an example wasn't humility—it was just being a jerk. 😉
And yeah, I agree a Confident person can be humble too. Honestly, they might be the only ones who can, because they actually have enough self-belief that they don't feel the need to show off.
Oh, okay, I see the sarcasm now. 😁 Even if Buddhists are messed up, sitting up there in paradise isn't exactly "pure" in my book. 😁
In today's world of constant marketing and competition, if you aren't making noise, you're failing. Humility doesn't pay the bills anymore. That’s why I don't judge people for stepping up when it's the only way to get ahead. It’s like that Grunfov saying: If you stand out, you matter. If you don't stand out, you don't. And if you matter, you stand out. 😁
Mark Hughes36 said:Here’s a simple one for you—a beautiful girl can scream "I'm gorgeous" all day long.
That’s just vanity. Being Confident doesn't mean you can't be humble; they aren't opposites. Look at the Buddhists in Nepal. They’re the ultimate mix of being Confident and staying modest. Are they messed up? Depends on who's looking. But they certainly don't feel messed up.
Tyler Grant76 said:I bow to you, young blueranger12. 😍 We can talk about what this all means in the morning.
Go to bed. 😘
No, I'm bowing to Tyler Grant76. 😍 😘
Seriously though, I'm heading to sleep now. 😁
Never liked these drunken outbursts, but someone once told me, "You'll get there too..." Well, here I am! Sigh...
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Tyler Grant76 said:And he’s right to say it.
Look, I’m my own king, my own god, my own 😍 😁 fine by me. No issues there. But making it public? Showing everyone else that they don't need to bow down to me? That’s what I call being "objective."😁
I don't know. My relationship with the world goes way beyond simple stuff like "self-confidence." For me, it's much more intense than that. I can't really relate to that label. In my head, I'm the best, but I'm also the bad guy because nobody else sees it. Figure that out yourself.😕
Plus, I'm pretty hammered right now and just trying to crawl into bed without feeling sick.😁
Tyler Grant76 said:If I’m actually confident, wrong criticism doesn't sting because it's just wrong. And right criticism doesn't hurt either, because it helps me grow. It fixes things. Basically, the more self-assured you are, the less ego gets in the way of taking feedback.
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But there's a catch. Before the criticism even happens, are you confident enough to take a leap of faith? To jump into the unknown knowing you're good enough to handle whatever fallout comes your way?
The people who won't jump, even when they clearly could, aren't confident. But those who dive in headfirst—even if they're just mediocre—that's true confidence.
What are the odds I actually added something to this debate? Based on my level of confidence? 100%. 😁
Eric Wells3 said:First, you have to define what "loving" them actually means. Insecure people gravitate toward other insecure people because they’re easy to like—they’re sweet, warm, and approachable. But honestly? Experience has taught me that real passion only happens when you're with someone confident.
As for Nathan Wells45... she’s either incredibly confident or she has absolutely no clue who she is.😉
I wouldn't change a single word.😉
Only one thing: when confident people fake being insecure, those insecure types fall for them even harder. It's like nothing else.
Eric Wells3 said:Actually, it's the opposite. People who lack self-belief tend to idolize anyone acting overly confident.😉
I’m talking about the extremely insecure and inexperienced types. Regular people with some healthy doubts, like Nathan Wells45, don't fall into that trap. They can tell when something smells fishy in Denmark.
When I wrote this yesterday, I felt like I went way too hard on the condescension, but by then it was already too late to redo the whole thing. And honestly, I didn't even mention the movie 😁
My bad. I sincerely apologize. All I really did was lower the bar for the discussion. :pepel: :pepel:
Great..
It shows the difference between those two boys so well. Neither one is poorly drawn. Simple technique, no fluff. And the movie is just overflowing with emotion.. To me, the dad feels like just an element used to mark the transition from boys to men. An authority figure pushing them along. .. Well, I don't know, I'm not qualified to analyze this film, I feel unworthy 😁 The cinematography and framing beautifully depict mother Russia. This movie actually convinced me not to go to that civilian rally. I'm not calling the waitresses low-class either 😁
ironcrane7, decoding symbols isn't something you're born with. You have to learn it. It’s about being well-read, having a culture of watching films, thinking about them, etc. For example: when you see a shot of a person, and then there's a pan (the camera moves) and it shows, say, a skull, what comes to mind? The director definitely didn't just want to show a dusty skull. To me, it would suggest that person is facing death, or contemplating it, or something. The director did that with a simple camera movement—that pan says a thousand words, plus the emotion. See, that's just one very simple example. Symbolism can be much more complex, subtle, and harder to crack. In my opinion, that kind of symbolism makes a film true art. If you don't use it, the film drops to the level of Hollywood crap.
And your thoughts on how the film isn't politically correct are hilarious. What are you even talking about? This movie isn't a platform for you to air your unique views on world injustice (not defending it, just saying it's pointless). The film doesn't happen to talk about women, nor does it talk about Black people, or gay people, or Americans, or Catholics. What did you manage to find to talk about? Seriously! I only allow the politicization of art in bad movies 😁
fadedcanyon75 said:Lester Bangs: So, you're actually into Lou Reed?
William Miller: The early stuff. Now? He’s out here desperately trying to channel Bowie. He needs to stop. Just be himself.
Oh yeah. 😁 William is one smart guy. I might actually sit down and watch that movie. Thanks, Grandpa!
I remember back when I used to mix up Lou Reed and David Bowie 😁 That Lou could definitely work on his public image.
I honestly thought we were talking about that live concert marathon at 😛 Ska-mon-ya!!1 Hmpa-hmpa-haphmpa-hmpa
Goldberry said:Anyone who was hanging out in small-town America could have easily compared Super Size Me to that AMAZING documentary, The Czech Dream.
Super Size Me is just hiding behind that
🙏 🙏 🙏 I was there, saw it, hit the floor. A shopping mall catalog is right next to me, thinking about framing it. 😁 🙂
Rebecca Morris10 said:"Zache maniac"
😁 😁 Pijesemti! Whoever came up with that is a genius..