It feels like every time a massive star switches jerseys, the fans immediately start looking for a new way to label them. I used to think certain players belonged to certain cities forever, but now it just feels like a revolving door of branding. Do you think these sudden identity shifts actually change how we respect a player's legacy?
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I honestly can’t quite put my finger on it, but this movie just didn't land for me...
It wasn't poorly conceived—it's certainly ambitious—but it felt a bit like they were trying too hard to shake the foundations of the genre.
And then there was that scene with Viggo Mortensen in the sauna... you know, when those two guys show up to take him out.
He’s just standing there, completely naked, fighting them off like a total beast for ten straight minutes.😱
Look, I get it—the grit, the brutality, all that stuff—but man...
The only thing that actually looked right on him was the tattoos.😍
It wasn't poorly conceived—it's certainly ambitious—but it felt a bit like they were trying too hard to shake the foundations of the genre.
And then there was that scene with Viggo Mortensen in the sauna... you know, when those two guys show up to take him out.
He’s just standing there, completely naked, fighting them off like a total beast for ten straight minutes.😱
Look, I get it—the grit, the brutality, all that stuff—but man...
The only thing that actually looked right on him was the tattoos.😍
The story of Jane Austen (Becoming Jane)
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Olivia Martinez52 said:It’s kind of annoying that they already pulled that movie from theaters... as long as Bee Movie is still playing somewhere...
nothing left to do... just wait for it to hit streaming.
Now I'm wondering if anyone knows if the DVD is out yet? If not, does anyone have an idea when it might be?😛
Well, I actually watched it on Blu-ray already... are you waiting for the theatrical version or something? I'm asking because I'm genuinely surprised you haven't seen it yet—I thought you were checking local rental shops for it.
The story of Jane Austen (Becoming Jane)
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Kevin Lopez43 said:The first thing I noticed was that the cover is almost a carbon copy of Pride and Prejudice. This is definitely going on my watchlist. My only hang-up is that I just can't see Hathaway playing Jane—she doesn't exactly strike me as the intellectual type.
Once you actually sit down and watch it, you'll understand exactly why they went with that Pride and Prejudice style cover 😉
and why you're having such a hard time picturing Hathaway as a scholar. 😁
Come on, don't be like that...😛
The story of Jane Austen (Becoming Jane)
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Olivia Martinez52 said:Pride and Prejudice—both the book and the movie—are absolutely brilliant....
Well, her life was a bit too tragic for my taste—too much gloom and doom—but I suppose that’s why her characters always end up getting everything they ever wanted.😁
That one scene where she hears Lefroy call his daughter Jane, and the way they just look at each other... honestly, it hit me so hard. It was just perfect.😍
There are so many great moments... and that particular one is easily one of the best, right near the end..
I actually thought about bringing it up, but then I remembered you mentioned you hadn't seen it yet..
I figured I shouldn't ruin the experience for you before you get a chance to watch it.😍
The story of Jane Austen (Becoming Jane)
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Of course—it’s an absolute must-watch. Do yourself a favor and check it out, then come back and give me your full breakdown once you've processed it.😉
I’ve always had a soft spot for those "women who defy the social norms of their era" types—it’s exactly why I found this particular one so compelling. 👍
And let’s not even get started on *Pride and Prejudice*.
I’ve always had a soft spot for those "women who defy the social norms of their era" types—it’s exactly why I found this particular one so compelling. 👍
And let’s not even get started on *Pride and Prejudice*.
The story of Jane Austen (Becoming Jane)
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I just finished watching... personally, I thought 🙏 was absolutely stellar,
and honestly, casting Anne Hathaway as Jane is a pretty inspired move. 🙏 Regardless, I’ll definitely be giving it another watch
and honestly, casting Anne Hathaway as Jane is a pretty inspired move. 🙏 Regardless, I’ll definitely be giving it another watch
Trading Strategies & Tips
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Honestly, they wouldn't know a decent movie if it hit them square in the face..😵
That doesn't exactly come as a shocker to me, either.☕
As for the film itself... I watched it. It’s good,👍 albeit pretty unsettling—the kind of stuff that stays with you. It makes you second-guess everything; you can't even walk into a travel agency to book a flight to some exotic destination without wondering if that agency is secretly tied into some massive criminal syndicate.
That doesn't exactly come as a shocker to me, either.☕
As for the film itself... I watched it. It’s good,👍 albeit pretty unsettling—the kind of stuff that stays with you. It makes you second-guess everything; you can't even walk into a travel agency to book a flight to some exotic destination without wondering if that agency is secretly tied into some massive criminal syndicate.
Where do you guys get your physical movies?
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Since I work at a local video rental shop, I manage to pick them up here😍 ...but I've hit a wall at about 500...
Shout out to my boss, honestly🙏
And sure, there’s always the whole digital piracy thing—but for now, I’m still "stuck" using the old-school ways of sourcing stuff
Shout out to my boss, honestly🙏
And sure, there’s always the whole digital piracy thing—but for now, I’m still "stuck" using the old-school ways of sourcing stuff