ruggedmarlin15 said:"Czech Dream" and "Garden State" are the films being swapped. "Czech Dream" is playing tonight (Thursday), and "Garden State" is scheduled for tomorrow night (Friday).
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Dammit. I was really looking forward to seeing Garden State tonight. It’s going to be packed at the premiere tomorrow... damn it. Well, whatever. We'll just go tomorrow...
When I first watched Rushmore for Roy Tenenbaum, I figured it was just another mindless Ben Stiller comedy. Turns out... it’s actually one of my favorites.
I wanted to start this thread. Honestly, I hated the movie. The plot is halfway decent, but the execution is just gross. It feels like some flashy MTV direction from Tony Scott, packed with pointless scenes that drag the runtime out to two and a half hours... plus there’s no real ending and Marc Anthony is in it. All in all, I almost fell asleep.
A better way to handle this for Madden NFL is you can submit your photo. I think they're only taking entries until the end of the month, and if you get picked, you'll actually be in the game. They'll use the faces of people who submit photos once current players retire and new ones come in... here's the link, if I remember correctly this
This movie hits US theaters on October 15th. It’s by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, so you know it won't be anything too serious. It’s a puppet film about a crew sent to Paris because some terrorists were spotted there. Then it turns out some madman is trying to destroy the world. At least, that’s what I could gather from the trailer. You can find it here. Looks insane. The tagline is Putting the Freedom back in America.
Shane's Popes are absolute legends. Did anyone catch them playing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival back in the day? That set was top tier...
Jeremy Hayes59 said:The first two are great, though they felt a bit too heavily influenced by Irish folk for my taste. It’s like they didn't quite dare to push into rock yet. Later on, they decided to test their limits and try different sounds. I’ve always loved it when a band evolves instead of just repeating the same formula (which is why I don't listen to Mejdene anymore😛). For me, "If I Should Fall" is also the best one
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I don't know, Cait O'Riordan leaving and Terry Woods joining made them soften up a bit, which you can really hear on Peace and Love. Just to be clear, all their albums are incredible and they're one of my favorite bands, but the original lineup was just better. They mellowed out after that. But like I said—the weakest album often has the strongest song. Like Sebadoh—their self-titled is their worst, but "Lov Is Stronger" is a killer track. imho. 🙂
Dana Anderson4 said:Peace and Love is easily their BEST record. I’m with Dave on how critics and influencers handled that album. Personally, I loved it back then, and even 15 years later, it hasn't lost its edge. In fact, that natural crossover sound feels much more convincing now than that often forced folk vibe. They were always fundamentally a much more rock-oriented band, but everyone got hung up on the ethnic stuff and they lost their momentum. I won't say it doesn't suit them, but again, I agree with Dave—they could have really elevated their genre style. I consider the Pogues one of the best bands from the eighties and early nineties, but if they had used more diverse musical patterns, they could have become something like a new version of The Clash. Besides, the singer's later choices prove just how many similarities there actually were.
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Let's not be ridiculous. Peace and Love isn't their best album, period. Red Roses For Me and rum, Sodomy & The Lash are the standout albums where you can actually hear that heavy punk influence. Even Shane started his career in a punk band called Nipple Erectors. If I Shall Fall... is the most commercial album and the one critics love, but for me, those first two remain the best things they ever did.
stormyviper11 said:For me, they were at their peak when they started experimenting on "Peace and Love." They stepped away from the usual genre boundaries—mixing in jazz, classic rock, you name it. That record was beautiful... But people tore them apart and sales tanked. It felt like they realized if they didn't stick to that folk label, they'd lose their audience. They can flirt with world music, sure, but nothing too "mainstream." To be honest, everything after that feels a bit like selling out to me, though there were some good moments. It’s always a shame for a punk band, even a folk-punk one. Overall, they're a great band, but I get the feeling they never quite hit their full potential. They could have done more...
That's definitely their worst album, but it holds their best track. "London You're a Lady" is an incredible song.
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Richard Hernandez13 said:It seems you can't make a movie based solely on eccentric characters in quirky, colorful outfits dealing with their own little issues. 😁
Fair point, though the story in Tenenbaum feels a bit more grounded and doesn't drift quite as much. We'll see his next project and draw a final conclusion then...
I don't think we've covered this topic yet, but oh well.
In my opinion, he’s produced some of the best cinema in the United States over the last decade. I only saw Bottle Rocket once, ages ago on a cable channel, and it didn't really grab me. But his last two films changed everything. Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums are the kind of movies you can revisit anytime; the dialogue is brilliant and the scenes are seamless every single time. Owen Wilson co-wrote both with Wes Anderson, and those two truly know their craft. What are your thoughts on this director?