Posts by redorca11

boldlynx65 said:I recently picked up a pair of Diesel jeans made from 100% cotton, and I must say, I’m not particularly impressed; they feel somewhat shapeless and loose... personally, I have always preferred denim with just a hint of stretch, as they tend to fit my curves much more flatteringly.
Besides, I usually gravitate toward Diesel, and I’ve honestly never had an issue with their quality... I don't mind paying the premium price when I know I'm investing in a truly high-quality piece of clothing.🥳

I couldn't agree more. The sweet spot is definitely 98% cotton and 2% elastane. 🙂 Anything labeled as 100% heavy cotton tends to bag out, leaving you with no choice but to take them to a tailor just to make them wearable again. 😁

As for Diesel... 🙏 🙏 🙏 they are easily my favorite brand. Even though I have pieces from Replay, Benetton, Topshop, and Esprit—and I’m happy with all of them—Diesel is hands down the best at flattering my backside. 😍

I caught this a few months back, and I have to say, I really enjoyed it... 🙂 What struck me most was the stunning African landscape and the portrayal of the unconventional romance between a Swiss woman and a member of the Maasai tribe.
It isn't exactly a timeless masterpiece that will haunt my thoughts forever, nor would I rank it among my all-time favorites immediately after watching, but it is a genuine breath of fresh air in a sea of violent Hollywood action flicks and CGI-heavy blockbusters. Both the acting and the direction are more than solid. I particularly appreciate how the relationship between the two leads drives the narrative, and the ending feels quite realistic... (SPOILER: the relationship couldn't survive the massive cultural divide, and she ended up returning to Switzerland.)

brightcobra91 said:So, what’s the verdict on Pacino? Come on, spill it!🙂

That is exactly what I am wondering about too... 🙂
But let’s be honest, he’s bound to be brilliant, as per usual.😍 🙏

"Abril Ensalada," without a doubt...
"Schwartz and his singer" (which was translated so poorly and clumsily in the US version) aka the absolute masterpiece "Crimen Ferpecto" by Alejandro Sanz—it’s a brilliant dark comedy packed with twists you just won't see coming...
"Dot the i" starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Natalie Portman... completely unpredictable, top-tier filmmaking, and honestly, it leaves you absolutely stunned. 🙂

"Buddy"... 🙂 😍

I need to actually sit down and watch the film first—assuming it even makes its way to our local theaters one day—before I can offer any real judgment, but the concept itself sounds incredibly compelling... 🙂

Movies are (for the most part) always my primary focus. The only exception is when I’m looking to crash late at night; then, I’ll flip over to FOX to catch a rerun of some low-budget action flick—something starring Dudikoff or Dolph Lundgren—and I'm out like a light within minutes. 🤣

I watched about half of it, but honestly, it was a complete waste of my time. 😬

Robert De Niro, exactly right... "You talking to me?" 😎

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tquSRFKuv4Q

👍

Jerry Martin19 said:Just drop the links here🙂

I’m watching the final segment of "Dog Day Afternoon" with Pacina right now... It is truly staggering how much she can convey through nothing more than a facial expression or a gaze—an expression that radiates pure fear, despair, and total helplessness. She communicates far more than any dialogue ever could.
A true powerhouse of an actress...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXoLrkADckg

🙏 🙏 🙏

Should we go ahead and back up our choices with film clips from YouTube? 🙂 It would allow everyone else to see exactly why those specific actors caught our attention...

Right now, the only person who comes to mind is Charles Xavier from the "Spanish Apartment"...😁

hiddenorca25 said:Jonathan Togo as Ryan Wolfe over at CSI: Miami



against

Eric Szmanda playing Greg Sanders on CSI: Las Vegas

At first, I was under the impression that we were dealing with the exact same guy, which left me completely baffled—until I decided to reach out to IMDb myself to clear things up. 🤣 Let’s be honest: Eric Szmanda is definitely more easy on the eyes. 😁

crimsonmoose3 said:At least there's one silver lining: Peter Sellers is actually funny, unlike Woody Allen.😬

I’m signing off on this... look, I have a soft spot for Woody Allen, but let's be honest: the films featuring Inspector Clouseau and Peter Sellers playing Harold Finn in "Love you, Alice B. Toklas" are simply much more to my taste. 😍

A true genius. It is a profound tragedy that he was taken from us far too soon. 😢

I realize he isn’t an actor, but I couldn't help noticing a striking resemblance to two specific legends: Woody Allen and Peter Sellers... 😁

It’s definitely Susan Sarandon. 🙂

rustyscout31 said:The movie is absolutely fantastic, and Helen Mirren is just incredible! She truly deserves an Oscar for this performance. I was actually a little worried that the scenes involving Princess Diana might lean too hard into being overly sentimental or feel like a cheap tribute to Lady Diana, but the director handled the whole situation regarding her passing and the funeral so beautifully.

I am just left wondering why they chose to portray the handsome Prince Charles III as such a decent guy. And one more thing... I had no idea the British Prime Minister held that much sway over the Queen...

That specific scene with the deer... hmm... was the Queen feeling a sense of guilt over Princess Diana, or were they trying to suggest she cares more about a wounded animal than she did about the late Princess Diana??

It strikes me that the deer is a blatant symbol for Princess Diana herself, while the hunters act as the paparazzi... and poor thing ends up decapitated, much like Princess Diana was.

I watched the film yesterday. It was exceptionally well done... 👍
If Helen Mirren doesn't take home an Oscar, it will be definitive proof that the Academy has completely lost its way. 😁
My only grievance is the portrayal of Blair; he’s depicted far too positively, almost too idealistic. I mean, he’s just a typical labor politician who ends up sucking up to George W. Bush just a few years later... 🙄 yeah, right.

Brian Moore67 said:Man, they’re gonna run this brand into the ground at this rate! Seriously though—series, soap operas—it feels like there's a funeral in almost every single episode. Take *Hero* (you know, the one with Jet Li?), there's that whole Wu Ming funeral vibe at the end. Every single King Arthur movie ends with a funeral too (with the elves carrying dead Arthur off to Avalon and all that). Or even *Chariots of Fire*! You get it, right? It's everywhere.

And just like that, Kum 2, even Mama Corleone is gone...

Elizabethtown... 😁
The entire narrative essentially revolves around the logistics of organizing Three Mile Island and the business of lipstick...