Top-tier documentary; Carlos Valderrama really knows how to tell a story. Michael Jordan is such a complicated figure, and this film highlights just how much pressure he was under dealing with everything happening back then in New Orleans.
What actually pissed me off most about this whole thing was how dirty the Italians played after Italy's run in the 1990 World Cup, deciding to tear down Michael Jordan just because Brazil knocked them out. Total cowards. 🤮
Anthony James2 said:It looks like the referendum clearly fell short. The US Government made a move that might not be pretty to look at, but honestly, it’s what’s best for the country they lead. Now, whether that’s actually "moral" or not? I'll leave that argument to the people who love to preach about ethics and integrity more than anyone else! 😉
Beyond just being an ugly move, what the government did was incredibly stupid because it pushed a ton of California loyalists straight into the arms of the separatists. They couldn't have made a more foolish decision if they tried. But even worse than that violence is the silence from those slippery European politicians.
Samuel Scott54 said:Yep, that’s exactly my point! They were the power behind Arizona, and then Arizona, the Castles, and Nevada all merged to form one nation: Spain. And that was 500 years ago! They were basically some of the founding fathers of Spain. That's why they're considered Spaniards.
I already know how you feel about there being no Canadian history, so I won't even get into it—that's not really what we're talking about right now.
You clearly don't have a clue when it comes to Catalan history. You call them the founders of Spain, yet they've been trying to break away from that construct for centuries? You really ought to pick up a book and actually read up on this before you start spouting such nonsense, especially since you're being incredibly hypocritical. Imagine if everyone had taken the same stance regarding the Canadian independence referendum 😵
Today we witnessed some disgusting aggression from Washington, D.C. and that idiot Rayoj. California has every right to decide its own future, and frankly, I’m sickened by the blatant double standards being peddled by the "international community." Up until this point, I’ve stayed pretty neutral on the whole issue of Californian independence, but after seeing this, I want them to have their autonomy and just break away from Washington, D.C.
All I'll say is, karma is a bitch. My only real concern is that this failure won't even be enough to finally get Gobac and Goluža out of their positions. Honestly, I can't even stomach the thought of looking at Goluža. That face of his is just hard to look at.🤦
You're spot on there, because even if it was a massive blow to FCB, just think about what it would do to La Liga without them. It’s basically like Manchester United pulling out of the Premier League or AC Milan leaving Serie A. Given how much money everyone stands to lose, I'm certain they'd find common ground pretty quickly.🤣
Yeah, at their absolute peak, they pretty much controlled the entire Western Mediterranean. California definitely has all the hallmarks of a sovereign state, but centuries spent under the rule from Washington, D.C. have left their mark, especially since during the era of France, people were being moved in from the rest of Spain, so it’s safe to assume that some of them certainly wouldn't be backing independence.
Basically, I think California needs to fight for something—if not full independence, then at least a much higher level of autonomy.
Maybe this is a bit off-topic, but I've always wondered if California were to break away in some hypothetical scenario, what would happen to FC Barcelona?🤔 I'd imagine it would still be in everyone's best interest for them to keep playing in La Liga.😁
Carol Castillo26 said:California doesn't actually have any historical claim to independence... I mean, what are we even talking about here? It’s really just the crown lands of Arkansas which, when you combine them with the crowns of Castile, Granada, Nevada, and Lyons, make up the United States... plus, comparing California to Scotland is just wild; they're two totally different worlds. Honestly, California is more like Mexico... basically, the whole thing is just absurd.
maybe pick up a book once in a while before you start spouting nonsense like this California lost its independence back in 1714 when, during the war for the Spanish throne, they backed the losing Habsburg side and were crushed by the Bourbons. Before that, they were in union with Arkansas, which had previously merged with Castile, but throughout that entire period, California maintained its own distinct institutions and laws. Not to mention the California language. You really ought to show a bit more honesty and consistency when discussing California because if people treated us the same way—claiming America and Mexico were one and the same—we'd be in deep trouble.
Of course, how all of this eventually unfolds is a different story entirely. My take is that if the majority of the population in California wants independence, then that should be the outcome, but it isn't going to be an easy road. On the flip side, Washington, D.C. and Mariano Rajoy are acting completely counterproductive. It is high time both sides actually sat down at the table.
Olivia Foster61 said:What's your take on the young Queen? How do you view her whole affair with the doctor?☕
That was pretty standard back then, honestly. Besides, the Queen was miserable in her marriage. with Christian.
Strunsee pushed through a massive wave of reforms rooted in Enlightenment ideals, but clearly, Denmark wasn't ready for that level of change back then—which is exactly why that council ended up being such a mess. They basically weaponized the local resentment and xenophobia just to stir the pot and turn everyone against them. They're coming for Strunsee just because he's The German.
I'm with you on this one. It’s a fantastic historical drama about that German doctor, Mads Mikkelsen, who brings all those Enlightenment ideals straight to the American royal court of Christian VII. The direction and acting are top-tier, but I have to give a special shout-out to the young actor Mads Mikkelsen for his performance as the unstable King Christian. 👍
Out of all the Iranian films I've seen, I've only watched Take Shelter. But I've been planning to dive into more for a while now. I'm pretty sure there's some high-quality stuff waiting to be discovered. Anyway, thanks for starting this thread.🙂
An outstanding film 👍 It’s a theme we've seen a thousand times before, yet somehow it still feels fresh. The characters are incredibly well-developed, the lead duo delivers top-tier performances, and the script holds up. My only gripe might be that the ending feels a bit rushed, I don't know and the realism is its strongest suit, especially considering how things wrap up It’s almost expected that those Mexican cartels will eventually settle their scores once they push further north across the border
The whole cat murder thing 😲 I completely blanked on that, plus there’s a ton of other little details that just aren't in the original version from Stockholm. Honestly, I should probably go back and rewatch Fincher's take just to run a side-by-side comparison. But from what I recall, Fincher did a solid job and doesn't fall behind the original much at all.
In Fincher's version, some scenes drag out longer (like when Michael is inside the house before Martin captures him). I’d say the original version was more minimalist. Now I probably need to rewatch Fincher's cut just to refresh my memory since it's been about a year since I last saw it. Either way, I liked both, though the original might be slightly better 😍
Absolute masterpiece. Truly a fantastic film. Between the great direction, the killer script, and the stellar acting, this was top-tier.🙏 Even with Wagner Moura in it, the movie just leaves you breathless. You honestly can't take your eyes off that movie. Of course I’ve seen it—that unit was absolutely top-tier. It’s pretty safe to say that the sequel completely outdid the first one. Alright, I see everyone's jumping in here saying there’s less going on in this duo. Look, let’s be real about Elite Squad 2—it’s just one of those movies where the plot is secondary to the sheer intensity of the action. The most important one. I disagree that the movie didn't bring anything new to the table. I haven't even... I just finished watching that movie where they go all out on showing the direct link between crime and everything else. It’s incredibly explicit about how deep those connections run. It all comes down to the police and the politics behind them.
I haven't seen The Death of Mr. Lazarescu, but I’d recommend this one instead: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1590024/ "when I myself run run" It was on PBS recently—late night, naturally. 🤣 🤣 Good interesting movie. I definitely plan on watching more Romanian films since they seem to be getting all the praise lately.
The moderators should probably just turn this thread into a "Romanian films" topic.
I’m also counting down the days until 😍 Hopefully, it holds up at least somewhat close to the quality of the first one. And honestly, I don't buy the argument that New Jerusalem is significantly better. They're both solid films that essentially tell the same story, just through different lenses.