Posts by Patrick Martin

Oh, come on, let's just chill out here 🙂

Look, I’m not saying you're somehow beneath me or anything, alright? I'm just pointing out certain little details that—let's be real—actually matter. Maybe my way of talking is a bit rough around the edges or comes off a little condescending, but hey, life's tough and I was raised by wolves too...

Grace Sanders24 said:It’s just nothing special to me. 🍿

quote from the OP:

"That’s probably why the censors hated the movie; they basically buried it back during the era of the South. Šovagović was absolutely incredible playing that fascist officer who keeps quoting the Bible. And I guess that's why the film isn't considered fit for today's America."

Seriously, are you even reading this thread? Like, are you actually following along here?

The guy laid out exactly WHY that role is such a big deal—it's controversial for a reason.

But whatever, man, to you it's just "nothing special," 🍿 "

Personally, I thought back then it was pretty heavy stuff, you know? Messing around with those kinds of dynamics and relations. And it still is.

So yeah, major props to the director for having the guts to do it. ☕

haha, we sure are creative ☕

Grace Sanders24 said:Look, I’m looking at his whole body of work here. Don't go overboard, alright? It's fine. You're clearly starstruck. You love this movie, sure, but come on. You know you just said something totally idiotic. In this flick, he’s basically just in a few shots reciting poetry and looking moody. It’s a total caricature, nothing more.🍿

A guy doesn't have to play Hamlet or walk a tightrope with a blindfold on to deliver the performance of a lifetime.

Some roles are supporting ones, sure, but if they hit hard within the context of the film, they can be absolutely masterclass. This is one of those cases.

See? Another little lesson learned right there. ☕

Most of the stuff I've seen from Šovagović usually involves him playing the good guy, so this might be one of those rare times he gets to play a villain, and man, he absolutely crushed it ☕

Dennis Hall41 said:I don't get why you guys are getting all hung up on those fascists...

I guess it's just because they make for such intense and controversial subject matter. 🤷
Look, let me be clear—I'm not trying to defend anyone here. To me, that whole era was just one cursed, miserable, tragic disaster in American history. I honestly think most of them were just caught in the vacuum of World War II. But yeah, when it comes to the war crimes, the camps, and the persecution? Absolutely guilty.

In Black Bird, the cinematic approach is actually "masterful." They use these dark, ominous figures representing the "Black Bird"—like crows or something—which I assume is exactly how those poor persecuted people and prisoners perceived their captors.

Haven't seen that "Black man" movie yet. Is it worth the watch?

spoiler alert!

that whole scene where they force him down the river in the second half? honestly, that’s what takes this movie from being just okay to something totally different. it's like... it hits a whole new level. feels like the perfect culmination of everything building up.

"some engineer... just some engineer..." 🙏

Basque said:Check out Black Bird by Edward Gallic if you haven't yet.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061530/

There are enough villains in close-up shots to make your skin crawl.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061530...r/rm3050582528

I guess that’s why the censors hated it; they basically buried it back during the Cold War era. Šovagović was absolutely terrifying playing that officer who keeps quoting the Bible. Probably why the movie doesn't fit the "approved" narrative in modern America.

You can catch it on Jubito, highly recommend.
Link

Black Bird (1967)



I figured I'd use this old post from some random forum dweller as a solid jumping-off point for a new movie thread. 👍

Following his lead—I actually watched it while we were deep in that discussion about the Diana Budisavljević diary—and man, what can I say? This hidden gem totally blew me away.

The director takes this tiny, minimalist slice of WWII history and somehow manages to punch you right in the gut, capturing all the agony of those caught on the wrong side of the regime's terror.

It just goes to show that even with a stripped-down approach and a handful of unforgettable characters, you can still drop an emotional bombshell.

Every frame, every movement—it was pure cinema. For me, the absolute highlight was how they used double exposure (the framing) when the prisoners are peering at what's happening outside the camp or near the trains.🙏 🙏 🙏

I'm backing Basque on this one, start to finish.☕

Classic, inspired filmmaking. Old school, but brilliant.🙏

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bluecyclist64 said:Look, I get that it's Natasha's message, but I actually want to know what it says.

check your DMs

bluecyclist64 said:First off, I gotta give a massive shoutout to the legends @Uranium and AJ for hooking me up with those movie tickets.😘

Secondly, that flick was freaking awesome. Whatever AJ wrote about it, I’m right there with him. I'll just add that it's definitely a drama, not some comedy, even if there are some hilarious bits sprinkled in. That scene near the end where Jack just chucks his phone into the ocean? Absolute madness!

Sadly, my lovely Natasha—who is looking heavenly as always—turned out to be a total bitch again. In person, though, she's incredibly sweet and attentive.

The movie is intense as hell, totally gripping, you never know what's gonna happen next...

And there's no political warfare or old-school militia stuff—just pure, high-stakes Mediterranean vibes!👍

@Uranium: From what I gathered, Alma isn't the mom, she's actually his sister.

One more thing: damn, the screen at Daruvar Brewery was so blurry, I couldn't make out what Jack was reading on his phone when he woke up next to that Valkyrie on the boat. Please, if anyone knows, let me know...🙂

Oh yeah, the picture quality sucked, which is infuriating. I happened to catch it on HBO by accident—they love rerunning stuff there. If you see it with a better picture, the whole experience is twice as good.

Whatever, man, for me, this is a hidden gem.

I actually think Alma is his mother, and if I remember correctly, I think that woman (Natasha) finally sent him the message.

feralpilot0 said:So, what, you’re telling me Steven Seagal is actually your role model? Seriously?

So, you already know what I think about the rest of his roles—basically, you know exactly where my head's at regarding his filmography. 😁

Man, you could probably clear out an entire overgrown lot in downtown Chicago just by swinging that heavy-duty brush cutter around. It’s got enough kick to take down anything in its path.

I didn't even really notice her that much, honestly. I mean, what do I know? But man, he absolutely nailed that role—played that typical spoiled brat from New York perfectly. 🤷

I finally realized the guy is just a total disaster on every single level. Honestly, he could have used a little more self-awareness—or at least some damn self-deprecation—to make it even remotely tolerable.
So, we're actually talking about comedy here, right? Or am I just losing my mind?

I think they actually bring that element back in the sequel, but honestly? The first one felt way more unpredictable to me. And you know what? I’m actually totally fine with that. It works perfectly when you look at how the characters evolve and the whole vibe of the experience just builds up.

feralpilot0 said:Volaric is so gloomy and has such a permanent scowl that for half the movie I actually thought I was watching some heavy-duty drama.
And the girl he’s supposedly crazy about can’t even manage a smile.

If you ask me, it’s his best role yet. But hey, whatever, the guy is a total wreck—drugs, addiction, sex, identity crises, questioning everything... the whole nine yards.

Those business meetings where the tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife—what's the deal with that?
Like, Alma Prica looks like she’s stuck in some Halim's mess, staring at her son with this interrogating look and rolling her eyes while he just switches from one frozen expression to another.
Jesus, why is everyone in this thing so depressed? 🙂

Well, I guess it's to show how much of a mess he is, both professionally and with his family...

Aside from that stiff, pretentious vibe you get in those fancy cafes in Malibu, the rest isn't bad.

Once he moved away from New York, it was kind of like a massive rehab for him.

Jacob Lopez51 said:man, the movie just sucks. total bummer... because honestly, the series was freaking phenomenal.

Yeah, exactly. People were expecting way too much from the movie just because they loved the show. It feels like they forced this whole "return" thing just to chase the money and satisfy the fans.

Maybe they should've played it a bit more subtle, you know? I have no clue how the corporate politics work behind the scenes—like who actually owns the rights and who’s calling the shots on where the series goes next.

Frank Richardson said:Does anyone else remember that Dante episode back in season 3? Seriously, that was easily the best one in the whole series. It felt more like a standalone indie movie than just another episode.

Wait, is that the one where the main guy finally goes scorched earth in some small town in Ohio? ☕

Ugh, I'm actually gonna gag...

I mean, I get it, they’re just poking a little fun at those guys from SoCal

Man, this looks absolutely insane. Honestly, after how much that first part raised the bar, you can't really expect anything less than total overkill when it comes to the production value.

spoiler alert!

I'm dying to know—for those of you who actually sat through the movie, how are we interpreting that ending? You know, the whole bit about laughing at a graveyard specifically because of Comic Sans

So I finally caught this on HBO, and honestly, it’s the first American movie in forever that I actually sat through without wanting to claw my eyes out. It’s such a relief to watch something that isn't riddled with the usual terminal illnesses our film industry suffers from—you know, those cringey, wooden performances and dialogue that sounds like it was written by a malfunctioning AI. Not here. None of that. Instead, you get way more substance. Technically speaking, the thing is almost flawless; every single frame hits, every camera angle, every shot, every sequence just works. The casting? Spot on. Everything else? Flawless.
And look, I knew right away that without one specific guy from my hometown, there would be nothing here ☕

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It’s easily one of the best movies coming out of the States this century. Period. Full stop.