Posts by Terry Ramos60

It isn’t exactly terrible, but I must say, it leaves quite a bit to be desired!

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I mean, at this rate, I might as well just send those skins directly to the hip-hop heads or the metal fans instead, shouldn't I?
Wait, was I under the impression that you were actually complaining about a lack of civility and advocating for more politeness here? 🤔

Sandra King86 said:Well, I have just been waiting for the dust to settle before I swoop in with my incredibly radical proposal to finally put an end to all this trashy pop music! It even involves some heavy metal enthusiasts.
Stay tuned. 😬

A most civilized solution indeed

Sandra King86 said:Good grief! Am I being too demanding here?
Or has resignation become the only virtue actually worth anything these days?

It isn't resignation at all,
quite simply, I just don't care; I have absolutely no desire to let things like Big Brother, celebrity gossip, or mindless tabloids dominate my conversations

And, yes, I believe you might have walked away with—well, perhaps not "wrong," but certainly a somewhat superficial impression... your perspective seems to mirror exactly what the mainstream media pushes because that’s what sells to them
but in reality, that's just not how it works
and besides, even that perception is merely temporary because....

stormywolf39 said:Honestly, isn't the constant whining and nitpicking from those who consider themselves so much more "sophisticated" than the rest of us just getting incredibly tiresome? ☕

amen

It’ll be a summer fling
Honestly, everyone is making such a massive spectacle out of this right now because the media loves a flashy, trending topic, and I am certain it will just be one fleeting summer sensation
I should clarify—and I emphasize "think" here because I truly have no clue what the reality is like, nor do I have any connection to this specific "subculture"—but I resonate with my own observations; I know a vast, vast number of people, and not one single soul, ABSOLUTELY NOBODY, who listens to mainstream country music that doesn't also listen to it and frequent those types of venues
It was exactly the same pattern when we saw those endless news reports and deep dives into the supposed craze of after-work happy hours, then the surge of local pubs becoming the go-to spots, followed by the explosion of cocktail bars and then the rise of upscale lounge lounges
Well, currently, we are stuck in a country-wide obsession with that gritty, low-brow country scene
Generally speaking, it is quite unfortunate to live in a society where trends shift faster than the changing seasons, yet in this particular instance, I find it somewhat useful; very soon, the trend will pivot toward something else entirely, and it will all be over

As I previously stated—it will be a summer fling. I am not losing any sleep over it.

Yes, I recall seeing an award mentioned on the New York Post website, though they failed to specify which album it actually pertained to!

I would kindly ask the moderator to relocate this thread
because surely we shouldn't have to dump every little thing that fascinates the Legion into the women's corner, should we?

Jose Chase2 said:🤮🤮

I truly had no idea we were dealing with such a patriotic police force!

northerncrane4 said:In my view, this is exactly how a creative team approaches a concept. Isn't the film essentially arguing that some massive, inexplicable evil just appeared out of thin air and manipulated perfectly good people and neighbors?

At the start, the narrative leans toward the idea that there was simply a sudden awakening of national consciousness among Mexicans and Americans alike, causing yesterday's friendly neighbors to abruptly transform into bitter enemies; however, isn't it true that later on, the film explicitly demonstrates—both through dialogue and vivid imagery—exactly who was responsible for what happened in Warsaw?

I’ve gone and mixed them all up completely!

No, it isn't some "let's just divide ourselves" kind of rhetoric, per se.

What I find absolutely hilarious regarding the Sundance Film Festival is the constant media praise claiming—as if it's some grand revelation—that with this second edition, it's finally clear that the American public has a deep love for documentaries? They act like there's a massive audience here specifically craving these kinds of films, and it's not just because documentaries happen to be trending right now, given how the screenings are packed non-stop... hello?!?! The screenings are packed ONLY because documentaries are currently trending, not in spite of it!

northerncrane4 said:Well, what else could you possibly expect from the Sundance Film Festival?

Nenad??!?! Are you perhaps thinking of the Glow?

I watched El Paso yesterday. First of all, the film isn't just Mexican; it belongs equally to both the Mexican and American sides of the story. And it certainly isn't attempting to peddle any of that nonsense about how Americans are somehow uniquely righteous regarding El Paso—you know, those self-righteous, drunken crusaders who act as if they have all the answers before the curtain even rises.

It is profoundly sad, deeply moving, tragic, and incredibly thorough. Honestly, I found myself feeling quite moved, even for someone like me whose sense of patriotism sits at a very low level on my hierarchy of priorities! It was being watched by a crowd of liberal-anarchist kids who were probably only five or six years old during El Paso time, and who likely experience the American Civil War primarily through the lens of The Hague and Gotovina.

Screaming Masterpiece is simply beautiful.

Yes, it’s finally out! The album is titled In Balance

Honestly, the guy is incredibly handsome, but I’m mostly just playing hard to get rather than admitting how much I’m actually crushing on him. After all, I've only ever seen him on screen, and even then, my encounters at a few premieres were a bit rushed and chaotic.

Anyway, setting Glowatzky aside, I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews about the movie itself, and several critics whose taste aligns perfectly with mine have absolutely praised it. So, really, I'm here for the cinema! It was such a massive disappointment when I missed out on seeing it at the Sundance Film Festival.

Do I need some kind of special invitation to get in?

Thank you, oh, thank you so much! I am absolutely there! I simply could not forgive myself for missing his screening at the Sundance Film Festival. I have heard nothing but glowing reviews, and since Glowatzky is 😍 my absolute favorite, well...

Thank you so much! Please, do go ahead and rewrite even more!

Hello there, where has everyone gone?
Where did all the threads from the open forum vanish to?
And yet, this remains our premier discussion topic!🙄

Sophia Evans76 said:It's likely because they just did a literal translation of the English title "Russian Ark," even though the original Russian title is actually Russki Kovcheg.

That seems to be the case! But really, wouldn't you expect them to be a bit more clever than that?

Gary Kelly8 said:It’s likely because the word for "ark" in Russian is "kovcheg"—which doesn't carry the same connotation as it does in English, much like how certain words might sound identical in two different languages but mean completely different things—and the translator simply got carried away with the literal interpretation...

I had no idea! But really, why on earth was it translated as the 'Russian Ark' in the first place?!?!
I mean, why was the film always known as the 'Russian Ark,' and now all of a sudden, we're suddenly calling it the 'Russian Ark' instead???

Why on earth would anyone decide to translate the title as "Russian Ark" instead of keeping it as "Russian Ark"?!?!?! I mean, after the film had already been showcased at various festivals right here in America under the title "Russian Ark" (and if I recall correctly, it might have even hit our local theaters that way)