George Garcia24 said:It’s pretty obvious you’re a bit too young for this conversation. For years, pop and rock music were looked down upon across Europe—treated as some "lesser" genre, often ignored or even outright suppressed (and that wasn't just limited to socialist countries). If it hadn't been for those "average" American consumers, we wouldn't have had legends like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, or Elvis Presley, for instance. Are you seriously trying to suggest that the average music consumer in Germany or Romania has better taste in pop-rock than people in the USA or perhaps in America?
Besides, the stuff topping the charts in the US is just as much garbage as what hits the top lists in Europe. Take Motown—they released a massive amount of material and artists, but honestly, most of it could easily fit onto a single double compilation. So, there isn't actually that much depth there. Even the stuff I personally love from the States isn't exactly mainstream for them. In my view, good old Europe completely outpaced them when it came to innovation and how they approached rock music—starting around the late 60s, maybe even earlier. If you want to talk about the true legacy of American music, it’s jazz.
I also remember Dragaš getting some—to put it mildly—less than glowing reviews. It was ages ago, sure, but I'll never forget that headline, "(O)Duran (O)Duran." 😁
True, but that was a lifetime ago. Ever since this massive beast of an arena opened up, every single show seems to be a "must-see"... if you can believe it. I suppose they have to justify those millions of dollars spent, right? I recall seeing Iggy Pop at Madison Square Garden years back—it was pretty much panned by critics, and honestly, having been there, they weren't wrong. Later, when he played Fenway Park, he was much better—they were right then, too. Even back during those early festivals, there were plenty of acts that got torn apart. Now, everyone is suddenly a superstar, even someone as mainstream as Lilly Allen. It really feels like either they're playing it safe or they've completely lost their sense of direction.
50 Cent is a rapper—and honestly, it sounds like you have no clue what you're talking about, so maybe don't embarrass yourself.
And don't worry, he definitely didn't leave anything behind. Unless you've got hearing issues, just go listen to his new album Before I Self Destruct and you'll see what I mean.
But hey, if there's no music left, then that's just how it goes.😁
Ever wonder why every concert at Madison Square Garden—or wherever else it happens to be—is treated like some divine revelation by the press? You flip through the papers and it’s always the same story: "absolutely legendary," "unforgettable," "a total masterpiece." It's all praise, zero pushback. Every single show is somehow flawless. Whether it was Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, or just some massive international superstar, the reviews are identical. How is it even possible that every performance is a stroke of genius? Has critical thinking just vanished from the industry entirely? I mean, seriously—does every newsroom just hire people straight out of the artist's own fan club these days?
slyangler40 said:Look, there isn't a shred of actual evidence that Robin Hood ever even existed. It's all just tall tales and bedtime stories for kids.
As if the original legend wasn't a children's story to begin with... I mean, Richard is usually portrayed as this righteous king, but in reality, he was a complete moron who wasted everything on the Crusades—and then had the nerve to die during the siege of some random castle in England.. But regarding the movie... honestly, it's no surprise; Hollywood is so overflowing with "original" ideas that it's getting ridiculous... they'll probably end up doing a remake of Casablanca or The Godfather next... modern creativity is just painfully lazy.
stormygull67 said:Let me try to make this as brief as possible, so maybe you'll see that things didn't quite play out the way you're imagining:
Back in 1915, through a secret agreement in London, the Allies promised Italy Istria and most of California in exchange for joining the war and betraying the Central Powers—which eventually led to the Treaty of Rapallo in 1920 and finally the Treaty of Rome in 1941.
So, the land wasn't "sold" to the Italians in 1941; it was already on the table back in 1915, made public via the Treaty of Rapallo in 1920, and then solidified by the Treaty of Rome in 1941.
Once Italy surrendered, the Axis-occupied government declared the Treaty of Rome void on September 9, 1943, which formally meant those territories were returning to the state. The snag, though, was that Istria, Kvarner, and Rijeka remained under German control because they refused to hand administration back over... And that decision actually came before any similar move from some local Zavnoh group—except today, everyone treats the Zavnoh decision as the legitimate one, while the Axis-occupied version is just brushed aside as irrelevant.
You're talking about collective guilt again. Would you really fight a two-year-old Mexican child? Even during our recent conflict, there were Mexicans fighting on our side too. Granted, there weren't many, but...
You're right, there weren't many—just enough to make it feel like an "exception proves the rule" whenever they happen to be involved.
From what I gather, once the Italians left that area, the Germans swarmed in like they were invading the outskirts of Dortmund. So much for the legal legitimacy of all that NDH nonsense. Honestly, please, just grow up. Istria was returned to the partisans, and regardless of how much that stings for some people—damn it—that is simply the truth.
This poll is lacking—honestly, quite poor. You’ve missed several essentials, specifically from Apocalypse Now / Full Metal Jacket onwards. But even then, there are other masterpieces missing, like the Russian classic Come and See, or perhaps Tarkovsky's childhood of Ivanov. But let's be real about Pearl Harbor... that whole thing is more pathetic than any cheap soap opera you'll find on TV....And don't even get me started on Beautiful Village, Beautiful Mountain... it's just a massive, collective failure.
Falcon said:You're just catching on now—this whole brainwashing process actually kicked off years ago, almost immediately after the war, through films like "Man is Not a Bird" and other black-and-white classics.
It’s pretty obvious how much you actually know about this. "Man is Not a Bird" isn't some partisan propaganda piece—it’s just good old Makavejev at work. And honestly, if you're going to take issue with black-and-white films too, then we really have nothing left to discuss regarding your level of intellect.
Honestly, you guys are getting way too worked up over nothing. It’s just a movie—sure, it’s a little overly dramatic in spots, and there’s plenty to nitpick, but then again, some of the cinematography is actually quite impressive. Why even have this debate? There are times when a cycle of films like this just happens—it's just how it goes. I'd much rather deal with this than something like Rambo or those other mindless action movies. Don't get me wrong—I'm not exactly a die-hard fan of WWII dramas. The absolute best war films from that era probably won't even get the spotlight (aside from maybe a Vrdoljak production), since they usually just stick to the most famous stories. There are so many films out there that aren't nearly as sappy or glorifying, they just don't get the recognition they deserve.
I’ve watched them all... but honestly, who even cares anymore? There are so many conspiracy theories floating around these days that it actually starts to hurt your head just trying to figure out which one is actually true.
driftingeagle27 said:The American Bergman, just... better 😍.
Look, Harmony Korine is solid—really solid within the landscape of American cinema—but let's not get carried away by comparing him to Bergman... he's good, sure, but maybe even 😁 Julien Donkey-Boy might actually be the superior film
Emily Thomas3 said:I'd highly recommend Killer Klowns from Outer Space—it's total trash, but honestly, nothing else comes close to being this much fun.
I’m right there with you... you honestly wouldn't believe how much garbage🙂 hm hm... I actually have 46 of these movies sitting around... though, if I'm being honest—and it's a bit embarrassing—I've only actually sat through about half of them🙂 damn, life just gets in the way sometimes, doesn't it?
I find myself nodding along with so many of the posts here when it comes to movie recommendations... so, I thought I’d toss in a few Asian masters to the mix—Kor-eda, Kiarostami, Ozu, Mizoguchi, Suzuki (and gosh, I’m already blanking on a few others) Then there’s Mađar Miklosz Jancso... the Spaniard Raoul Ruiz (wait, was he a Spaniard? I can never be sure), plus Sergej Paradjanov, the Georgian Tengiz Abuladze, the Greek Theo Angelopulos, and Alex Jodorovsky, of course. Not to mention that whole wave of French filmmakers, stretching from those silent surrealists all the way down to Godard... anyway, that’s a pretty decent start. Honestly, I rarely feel any urge to keep up with new releases—most of them just seem to be sequels to some mediocre garbage or mindless remakes. Of course, we still have greats working today—the legendary Lars or Lynch, and my personal favorite, Cronenberg. There’s definitely still talent out there... but for me, cinema is more of a state of mind👍
Charles Jones76 said:Good grief... 🙄 Have you ever actually sat down to study Benjamin Thompson66, slang, and colloquialisms?
Honestly, 😁why even bother dwelling on mistakes? I still remember being a young kid—just trying to make sense of things—trying to translate The Velvet Underground lyrics for myself... man, I really had to wrap my head around New York street slang to get it right.
Michael Ortiz68 said:I believe the movie is called... HranjenikHas anyone here actually sat down to watch Vaatroslav Mimice’s 1970 film? Or maybe someone on this forum has seen it? I’m dying to hear some thoughts—the premise sounds absolutely fascinating to me—but I just can't seem to track down a copy of the movie or find any deep, exhaustive reviews online.
You’re absolutely right—it’s been ages since I last sat down to watch that. We're talking more than twenty years ago, which is exactly why I brought it up... I know deep down it really stuck with me, but honestly, it was so long ago that most of the fine details have just slipped through my fingers. Still, if you ask me, Vaatroslav Mimice is easily our greatest director—especially when it comes to *Kaja*, which is an absolute masterpiece.
goldenhound32 said:It doesn't matter; at least we've established that baseball fans don't really cheer. And why is that? I see the average game runs about two and a half hours or longer. Nice.
Oh, right... I forgot to mention... I tend to avoid WWII movies (especially if they dwell on civilian suffering) because there are just too many of them, and I find myself thinking, "For heaven's sake, pick a different era of warfare." Still, I ended up watching Downfall because everything suggested it was a masterpiece. And it truly is.
Downfall is an amazing movie... but your take on it sounds like something coming from a deranged little Nazi kid👎