Posts by Richard Wilson4

I’m kind of surprised the Thai military hasn't stepped in to shake things up in those areas...

Back in high school, I actually went hunting for my physics teacher because she lived right down the street from me. I was struggling so hard, man, I just needed some extra help outside of class...

She told me she felt bad about it, but since she was already my teacher, she couldn't do private tutoring sessions with me...

Do Alaskans have the same sensitivity to alcohol as Native Americans?

I’ve got a real allergy to those Marxist takes on history...

Wealth or poverty rarely trigger wars or nationalistic hatreds—well, maybe a bit more often in the 20th century, but even then, they aren't the main driver...

A ton of actors have fallen straight to the B-list, but there’s one guy I’m not mourning at all...

That idiot Costner, right after the MASSIVE TOTAL DISASTER that was Waterworld, just went and crashed even harder with The Postman.

😵 😵 😵

wiredmason19 said:I actually think that might be the right path for Europe... though, like someone else mentioned, as long as you're well-fed and living in a decent environment, it doesn't really matter to you if your neighbor is Black or white, or if they're overweight or thin...

Personally, I care...

I mean, look at it this way. Some Arab guy moves in and lands a job at a local firm just because he's willing to take a lower paycheck. Meanwhile, the guy who actually deserves that spot—whose dad and grandpa probably spent their whole lives building up that business—gets passed over. That matters.

The European Union is hitting a wall right now—politically, economically, socially... it’s a mess.

But look, if they stick to the Washington, D.C. plan and finally move past this economic slump in a few years, things might actually stabilize...

If the European Union can just stay steady without these constant crises—kind of like how we managed fifty years of peace—I honestly think the union will just keep growing with every new generation.

The big question is, how far does it go?

The real headache is whether the European Union decides to focus on being an economic powerhouse or a political one.

Think about the USA. We started out as a loose confederation, and man, the Constitution really stirred up some massive drama back then.

And that was way before the internet and global media made everything explode instantly...

Personally, I don't see the European Union falling apart. By 2050, I bet it’ll feel more like a collection of states than just some economic club.

Streets of Blood

Val Kilmer, Sharon Stone... 😂

It’s basically a parade of total flops. Honestly, the only thing missing is Kevin Costner... 🤣

David Price5 said:He might not be headlining big Hollywood blockbusters anymore, but he certainly stays busy churning out projects.

# Fire Bay (2010) (in production) .... Richard M. Bissell
# Bereavement (2009) (post-production) .... Jonathan Miller
# Young Americans (2010) (completed) .... Policeman
# Psych 9 (2009) (completed) .... Det. Marling
# Streets of Blood (2009) (completed) .... Agent Brown

Sweet 👍

But what's up with this "policeman" credit? Please tell me he isn't just some extra with zero lines. 😲

Since you brought up Bill Paxton, I gotta mention my absolute favorite Marine from *Aliens*—and also the guy who stood up for Sarah Connor back in the first *Terminator* Michael Biehn . He played both Dwayne Hicks and Kyle Reese...

Kind of a bummer he didn't really stay in the spotlight after the 80s ended...

I’m pretty sure Snipes actually pulled time in the joint... 🤷

So, I was just scrolling through this article claiming women don't live nearly as long as men do...

Well, unless you're counting those "character" actresses who look a little rough around the edges...

Michelle Gonzalez said:For those who seem to think these individuals have fallen on hard times, please allow me to offer some perspective: they are still very much active and quite prosperous. If you take a moment to consult IMDb, you will see that many have simply pivoted to entirely different industries. Show business is, by its very nature, a fickle business; there are moments when you are no longer considered a viable commercial product, and one must naturally seek out other avenues. For instance, isn't it true that Chris O'Donnell reportedly returned to Boston to finish his degree and has since established himself in an entirely different field? Believe me when I say, he certainly isn't struggling to make ends meet.
The same logic applies to directors as well. Take Marco Brambilla, for example; he directed two Hollywood productions, both of which were rather lackluster commercial ventures—one being Demolition Man and another featuring Alicia Silverstone. However, if one looks closer, it becomes clear that he has transitioned into the realm of new media and conceptual art, where he earns a substantial living creating cutting-edge installations for high-profile clients.

None of them are hungry...

Some might get wiped out by drugs or booze eventually, but you don't see any of them ending up on the streets...

But that's not even really what I was getting at...

PS
Anyone know what's going on with Jamie Lee Curtis lately?

Jeffrey Martinez2 said:There are tons of them out there...

Kim Basinger, Michael Keaton... honestly, Norton feels a bit off lately, and Bale is totally overrated in my book....
Danny Glover, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Costner...

Yeah, Danny Glover is definitely getting up there in age...

He's taking a breather, plus word is he's gearing up to direct his first flick...

Honestly, I don't think we should be casting these older actors in action roles anymore.

I’m not gonna start a whole thread just about Travolta...

We’ve already covered him enough...

I’m looking at some other names instead...

PS
Where’d Meg Ryan disappear to?

As for Julia Roberts, word is she dealt with some health stuff, and from what I hear, Demi Moore has pretty much just stepped away from the spotlight for good...

Mickey Rourke was basically a washed-up relic from the 80s just a few years back...

But man, after Sin City and then hitting it big again in The Wrestler, he’s totally back in the game.

Now the real question is, does he blow this second chance like John Travolta did, or can he actually stay on that Hollywood A-list? Not that he ever really hit it, but you know what I mean.

I'd throw Uma Thurman into that comeback club too.


The list of actors who peaked way too early is massive. I'll just drop a few names here.:

Personally, I'm wondering whatever happened to these guys:

Renée Russo? Lethal Weapon 2, The Thomas Crown Affair.

Chris O'Donnell? Batman Forever, Indecent Proposal.

Alicia Silverstone? Clueless.

Edward Furlong? American History X, Terminator 2.

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In this thread, I don't want to includeB-list nobodies, but I'm also not looking forolder legends or people who just walked away from fame on their own terms.

What I loved most was how they showed everything🙂British pilots, French and Canadian soldiers, American paratroopers...

With Saving Private Ryan, you'd almost think it was just Americans doing all the fighting!

Probably the greatest war movie ever made. We’ve got the three-hour epic "Saving Private Ryan" airing tonight on NPR...

Too bad it just started. Honestly, NPR didn't really do it justice by scheduling a rerun at such a random hour...

The cast is absolutely stacked with legends from that era: John Wayne, Sean Connery, Richard Burton, Robert Ryan, Red Buttons, and Werner Hinz. It even had four directors working on it—Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki, and Darryl F. Zanuck...

We all know the story, but seeing it through all those different perspectives shows the massive military operation that finally broke Hitler's Germany...

It took two years to make and walked away with two Oscars...

mellowowl38 said:Basically, all three kits are getting a makeover. The home and European sets are sticking to those current shades of blue, just with a cleaner, more streamlined design—and yeah, they're bringing back that gold trim on the crest. As for the away kit? That one's going to be gold.

Anyone got a link?

Dynamo's orange era is officially dead and buried...

Honestly, wearing that was just a weird, nonsensical choice for a club from a country with such deep Catholic roots, but whatever, let's not get sidetracked...

So, what color should they go with now?