Posts by David Price5

brighttiger5 said:Look, here’s my take—that skyscraper should have just collapsed or at least split right where the plane hit. The idea that both towers dropped all the way down to the foundation just doesn't sit right with me. I mean, does an airplane really carry enough fuel in its wings and tanks to bring down a massive, hundred-plus story building straight through its footprint?
I mean, can you believe they even leveled the first ten floors, which were miles away from the actual impact zone?
It’s just so, so weird!

There was plenty of fuel to melt the steel and rebar... once that happened, it became a chain reaction. What was supposed to hold up the floors above if the supports underneath were already destroyed? With every floor that gave way, the weight just kept getting heavier and heavier.

brighttiger5 said:Back in 1945, a B-52 hit the Empire State Building in a pretty similar way. It was fog, bad luck, and primitive radio tech back then. And hey, the building is still standing.
Staging a crash with passengers on board? That would have been easy. Think about it—the people on those planes knew exactly what was happening in New York City, while most New Yorkers were totally clueless.
Plus, at the site where that plane missed its target, they never even found wreckage—engines, tails, wings... nothing.

Look, don't get me wrong, what happened was absolutely horrific, but the evidence just isn't there. Just facts! The Twin Towers were built with flexible steel designed to sway up to 45 degrees in high winds. They had rock-solid foundations and heavy-duty fireproofing already in place before the planes even hit.
And why was the police and the FBI busy seizing video footage from everyone near the burning buildings right before they collapsed? Then you have the Pentagon footage vanishing just three minutes after that famous Boeing impact... I mean, three minutes! You can't even grab a coffee in that time.

I don't know about you guys, but in this case, the math just doesn't add up.

I'm just not sure how much fuel was in that B-52. Given how quickly the Boeing took off from the airfield, it was likely fueled up.

brighttiger5 said:I just finished watching two documentaries on this—part 1 and part 2—totaling about two hours.
They were so incredibly detailed that they completely flipped my perspective on that tragic day.
We're talking about planes that weren't even commercial jets, but basically flying fuel tanks packed with explosives. Then you have people swearing up and down that not a single United or American plane actually hit a skyscraper, claiming they saw white markings on the tails instead. And that explosion right before the impact? Just wild...

And honestly, those buildings collapsing straight down in a free fall? That’s something we've never seen in architecture before. Plus, there were actual experts who said on that very same day that the towers were brought down by internal demolitions, only to change their tune within 24 hours.

In my opinion, terrorists didn't hit the Twin Towers—at least not Arab terrorists. And because of this, the whole US went into mourning and changed everything! Just look at the absolute nightmare we have to deal with now just to board a plane... when the real threats are almost non-existent! It's just horrific, and may God forgive them. I know I can't!
Ever since then, I've been boycotting pretty much anything American. I'm just done with it all. My biggest regret is that visiting New York City used to be my dream, but now? Not anymore.

And how many times in history has a commercial airliner actually struck a building like that?

redowl90 said:I caught this trailer the other day and decided to give the movie a shot, even though I'm not exactly a huge fan of Kubrick... But based on that trailer, I actually thought it might be worth watching... Boy, was I wrong—it was a COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sfout_rgPSA

😂 You can't seriously tell me you fell for that trailer?

Kevin Lopez43 said:Life is far too short 😉

Even if I wanted to, there just isn't enough time. You download five titles and barely get through one. Honestly, my collection of movies and series is already massive enough to keep me busy for three years straight, provided I don't overdo it.

Lawrence Booth2 said:🤷

The footage is shaky, skipping, poorly shot, and has amateur subtitles.
I actually own two DVDs that were basically just ripped from a Blockbuster tape.
They even have those classic tracking lines you'd see on an old VCR. 😂

You also forgot about the "tracking" button used to clear up static. Regardless, ever since I got high-speed internet, my movie quality has improved significantly. How much time would it take you all to hunt down some obscure Asian cult classics today? Honestly, how many movies can anyone actually finish? My only struggle now is the sheer volume of content. You download dozens, but if you're lucky, you might watch one—maybe two if you have the free time. It's overwhelming when I think about my massive backlog of unwatched films.

Alex Hall4 said:I mean, I think Hot Fuzz is great, but honestly, how could anyone argue it’s better than Shaun of the Dead?
😁

I suppose it's because I tend to favor action movies more, and this one is essentially a parody of them. Still, we both absolutely love those films.

Lawrence Booth2 said:I feel like VHS is basically the last stronghold for true cinephiles. These digital files have completely killed the joy of rewinding, the scent of the tape, and even the thrill of hunting down a rare movie.

You forgot about the tangled tapes and cleaning the heads, too.

Carol Lewis said:I was just sitting here wondering if anyone actually kicks the bucket during that massive shootout at the end—besides the police chief, who gets taken out by a freaking rogue swan... 🤣

(I'm not sure if the guy left behind at the precinct made it through. Honestly, I doubt he survived the minute...)

neonhound32 said:Look, we all know what a parody actually is. Hot Fuzz isn't really a parody; it’s more of a cheap gag or just a standard comedy.

I hear what you're all saying, I really do, but they just didn't manage to turn their concept into a high-quality film.
Charles Bukowski wrote a book called Sund where he mocks American clichés, and even though readers knew exactly what he was doing while they read it—the actual critiques were pretty weak.
My point is—just because they had an intention doesn't mean they actually pulled it off.

If a movie pokes fun at specific films or an entire genre, then it qualifies as a parody. For instance, Shaun of the Dead was clearly making fun of the zombie genre...

neonhound32 said:Aha. We’ve reached the stage where you can't find ways to praise your own cinematic tastes, so you resort to chauvinistic tropes and insults.
Has anyone ever told you that doing this just makes you look pathetic?😉

Hot Fuzz is a mediocre film consisting entirely of hollow jokes and mindless humor. Everything is predictable. Therefore, the way they market it—as a comedy—already fails.
The plot is unconvincing and dull. The protagonist is a cop who is perfect by every possible standard (where else does that exist besides movies? It's a tired cliché) and then he gets transferred to a tiny town where everything is perfectly peaceful and orderly (more clichés, please), while behind the scenes, the whole village has actually gone insane. (???) Come on. 🤣 It couldn't be less imaginative if it tried.

It was all shot in completely uninteresting locations. You see nothing new in the film. It isn't educational in any conceivable way, and all you get from it is an hour and a half of wasted life that you could have used SO much better elsewhere.

And yet, you still claim women don't understand cinema. I have written reviews for film scores and motion pictures, which alone puts me ahead of you. Be careful about acting superior next time.

Jerk.

🤣 Once again, 🤣 this is simply a parody of the greatest action movies ever made. That’s all it is. If you can't see those subtle nods and tributes, there's really no helping you.

Lisa Harris2 said:Anyone know what that thing at the end of the Film is called and who performs it? Thanks! 🙂

Someone mentioned on IMDb that it is "Vicious Traditions" by The Veils.

Jessica Walker7 said:Has anyone watched any good movies lately?

Is it worth downloading stuff online? I'm pretty much broke after paying my bills this month. 😁

The film is still in post-production...

I just realized where the special effects were totally overkill-The Island...honestly, that highway scene worked fine, but the building sequence felt unnecessary and just plain unrealistic..

Patrick Smith44 said:Ajooj 😢, I actually intended to watch that one; I had high hopes for it...

Go ahead and give the movie a watch.

Amanda Nguyen5 said:🙏 🙏
Whether it’s actually right or not, I gotta say, I respect the creativity.

"28 Weeks Later" is light years away from being a trash movie. Honestly, it doesn't share a single thing in common with that kind of garbage.
It’s not "28 Years Later," it's "28 Weeks Later." Get it right!
Three people on cocaine definitely wouldn't be chasing after you like that. You're clearly just talking nonsense.

And here’s my take:

This movie is honestly such a trip if you’re into that whole grim, dystopian future vibe. It hits all the right notes for me.
I remember the first part pretty vividly, and honestly, this one just didn't hit the same way. Then again, I don't exactly have a perfect memory of the original either—maybe it was just more of a "fun" watch back then? My knowledge of film has definitely leveled up since then, so maybe I should give the first one another look just to get a fair comparison. But whatever, the comparison doesn't really matter.
I’m telling you, that whole thing with the virus and everything else? It's actually pretty fascinating.
There’s some really solid footage here. Some of the shots are just top-tier. I loved that opening sequence during the total chaos at home—you can barely tell who’s doing what or where anyone is moving. It was executed perfectly.
The music is on point, too. It perfectly tracks the tension.

The only thing that actually ruined the experience for me was the absolute trash people in the theater. Seriously. And there was this one decent guy who kept loudly explaining the plot to his girlfriend, like he needed everyone in the room to know he’d already figured everything out. So annoying.
It wasn't even about the others losing their cool and freaking out. It was about me—I'm the only one who stayed totally chill.
Honestly, after watching "1408," I walked out of the theater feeling pretty shaken up. That movie really rattled my nerves—it's been a long time since a horror flick (if you can even call it that) hit me that hard. Maybe that’s subconscious reason why I didn't even bother heading home right away; instead, I went straight to catch "Evan Almighty."😁 ), and of course, being trapped in a tight space with that psycho soundtrack, all those intense close-ups, and visceral action... then suddenly, bam! It’s more about the jump scares than any actual dialogue between two people, and then—pow! A half-bloody mutant slams against a car window screaming its head off... 😎

So, let me be real—I wasn't terrified. As a piece of art, the movie isn't exactly a masterpiece. The acting could have been sharper, though the theme itself is top-tier. And I honestly couldn't place where I knew Carlyle from (just looked him up—turns out he was in "Eragon," "The World is Not Enough," and "Regret"...)

It was pretty funny seeing Perrin on screen, too. Watching him walk, run, or whatever he was doing—hey, at least he's upright! 😁

And I can't exactly play the mystery solver and *not* notice that the director of the first film and the producer was Danny Boyle, while the guy helping the protagonists in this sequel is named Doyle.
hm, I wonder if IMDb will even list that little detail, given how much smoke and mirrors they use.

And he doesn't even mention Trainspotting, his most famous film... oh, and Full Monty too..

driftingowl3 said:That Challenger is a total beauty. It’s the one from Vanishing Point starring Viggo Mortensen—or whatever his name is—and there's a Challenger in that movie too. Both cars are absolute beasts, and the film itself is incredible. My only gripe is that the cars don't get nearly enough screen time.
I couldn't care less about that other car, though. I think it was some old Ford from Fast & Furious that the bald guy keeps in his garage before he ends up wrecking it. What a waste...😵

Vin Diesel is quite a presence. I remember watching him in Fast & Furious and thinking how much energy he brings to the screen.

It definitely captures a bit of that 90s vibe...

Roger Bishop22 said:It's great... who even needs the original? 😬

You really should watch the original first. Then you'll see just how much this remake misses the mark...

Laura Palmer25 said:I didn't take everything 😲 ,just about 30 or 40... I don't live in a Carrington mansion😍

I was speaking in general terms here. Just consider the physical space one VHS tape occupies. Think about how many CDs you could fit in that same spot... without even getting into a comparison with a hard drive.