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ambertinker41 said:Damn, it's been three years since the last post. 😲
Looks like they're rushing through a series recap; two and a half more seasons and we'll be hitting the theaters.
Enjoy 👍
I wish. I'm really feeling the urge right now 🙂
rustywalker1 said:I’m planning on catching the series this fall before diving into the movie. I’ve noticed some people who skipped the show didn't really vibe with the film, so hopefully, it’ll be a different story once I have the full context.
Just watch the show first. It's an easy watch and total fun. 👍
As for the movie, I'm a huge fan of the series, so I wasn't really disappointed by it.
ambertinker41 said:The real question is how they’re going to squeeze that 25-minute format into a movie that's sitting around 100 minutes. Part of what makes the series work is how easy it is to binge, and I really don't want them turning this into a joke. At the same time, I'm dying for more scenes where Johnny Drama creates a massive problem out of thin air or Ari just loses his mind at Lloyd.😁
Look, here's the deal—it felt totally seamless when I binged four episodes in a row.
It didn't even feel like a movie to me; it felt like just another episode of the show.
The plot isn't groundbreaking. It's kind of in that middle ground where it's not amazing, but it's definitely not garbage either.
I'm honestly hoping they have enough footage to hit about 50 more minutes so they can just release it as a 6-episode mini-series instead. I gotta admit, after finishing the movie, I already wanted more.
Zachary Young8 said:You left out Mexico.
Fair point. You wanna throw Malta into the mix too?
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Zachary Young8 said:It’s simply because there’s a baseline number of representatives any country is allowed to have; for instance, Malta has six, whereas based strictly on their population, they probably wouldn't even qualify for two.
Alright, let's look at the numbers.
Austria 2 mil. - 7 reps
Italy 4.3 mil. - 11 reps
Russia 7.2 mil. - (Romania 7.72 mil) - 17 reps
Canada 3.8 mil. - (Estonia 3.4 mil) - 11 reps
Mexico 1.8 mil - 7 reps
Greece - 2 mil. - 7 reps
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Mexico 0.6 mil. (Malta 0.4 mil) - 6 reps
The former Soviet Union had 66 reps out of 736+48, or 66/784, which is just over 8.4%.
Zachary Young8 said:How many MEP seats would each region actually grab? If my math holds up, about 15% would come from the former America area, which would be a massive lobbying powerhouse if those successor parties—who share some pretty similar ideological DNA—actually took control. I wonder if they could really shake things up in Europe, considering they might end up with more representatives than, say, Italy or Spain.
The USA had 22 million people before the war. Today, we’d probably be looking at around 19-20 million. A ton of refugees never came back after the wars, plus birth rates are tanking.
We'd actually have fewer people than Romania, not Italy.
So where'd you get that 15% figure from?
I love Evil Dead, but I never really saw it as actual horror, so I went with something else instead.
It’s honestly kind of heavy seeing him so young in the original. That movie was seriously the first real action flick of the 21st century
Looks like the injuries aren't too bad and he'll bounce back quick
HARRISON FORD'S PLANE WENT DOWN He's banged up and in the hospital
A small plane piloted by Hollywood legend Harrison Ford crashed into a golf course in Los Angeles on Thursday, according to TMZ and other American news outlets.
He was rushed to the hospital with some serious injuries. At first, People reported—citing local fire department officials—that his condition was critical. But then, reports started trickling in saying that even though he took a hard hit, things aren't actually that dramatic.
Ben Ford jumped on Twitter to say he’s at the hospital with his dad. "Dad is okay. He's bruised up, but he's okay!" Ben wrote, thanking everyone for all the well wishes.
A few hours after the crash, Ford's agent put out a statement. Basically, the actor ran into trouble shortly after takeoff and had to make an emergency landing. "He's banged up and currently under medical care. The injuries aren't life-threatening and he's expected to make a full recovery," the statement says.
The 72-year-old is a seasoned pilot, and honestly, he's dealt with a few bumps in the road before.
We don't know exactly why the plane went down around 2:30 PM local time yet. But Nurie Vanegas, a police spokesperson, said during a press conference that they think it was a mechanical failure.
In the meantime, an audio recording surfaced of Ford talking to air traffic control. You can hear him mention the engine cutting out and bring up a tree. Investigators later confirmed the plane actually clipped a tree canopy before hitting the ground.
Ford was flying a vintage Ryan PT-22 Recruit, which was a common sight back during World War II. He was alone in the cockpit, and the golf course he landed on is right near the Santa Monica airport.
Firefighters showed up on the scene, but luckily there wasn't a fire.
Aviation experts are saying Ford probably pulled off a heroic move by finding a spot to land where he wouldn't hurt anyone on the ground. They pointed out that Los Angeles is super crowded and there's a residential neighborhood right next to that golf course.
Also, analyst David Soucie, who was on CNN, claims Ford was likely only about ten seconds of flight away from the runway he was probably trying to get back to after the engine failed.
Michelle Howard2 said:If we’re setting aside Universal Pictures—which, let’s be honest, is easy enough to do—that was pretty much the only American film magazine I actually bothered picking up. And why did it go belly up? Because the circulation was pathetic, maybe 2,500 copies sold, which meant even the big distributors wouldn't touch them with a ten-foot pole for advertising. It’s honestly hard for me to wrap my head around the idea that in the US, you can't find more than 2,500 people willing to drop $8.25 on a movie mag. I mean, we're talking the price of a single movie ticket here. It shouldn't even matter what the content was; it's a film magazine, for crying out loud. The real issue is that any magazine would have struggled under those numbers. Unless, of course, you slash every single cost to the bone and make it look like a high-budget Universal Pictures production. For me, it was my go-to for seeing what was hitting theaters or the local video rental shops, and it had some decent director profiles thrown in. Sure, it felt a little thin and superficial at times, but I still bought it religiously. It was easily the best thing we had going.
What a total backwater! You can't even get a basic film magazine around here.
Sorry, but I haven't picked up a magazine in years, and honestly, there's a good reason for that.
Everything is right there on your computer now. I don't see the point in being nostalgic.
Rachel Young3 said:Plus Beauty and the Beast featuring Emma Watson is coming out
Am I really the only one who doesn't get why everyone on Reddit is losing their minds over her? 🤔
She's cute, sure, but it's not like she's reinventing the wheel.
That girl from Game of Thrones was pretty adorable in X-Men, but even then, I didn't get the massive hype.
Honestly, Natalie Dormer would show them how it's actually done. 🙂
Just another cookie-cutter fairy tale trying to act like it’s something fresh.
They’ve been pumping these out back-to-back lately and honestly, they’ve all been total flops.
hollowsailor19 said:It was never actually confirmed if the Terminator killed him off.
Maybe, but I don't see why he'd let him live. 🤔
I’ve been seeing a ton of hate online toward those two, and honestly, I don't get it. It makes zero sense. Even Predator only has two parts, if we aren't counting the others
Watched it.
Look, let's be real here—the movie is trash. It’s shallow, weak, and pretty surface-level, but there are a few decent surprises tucked in there...
SPOILER
Basically, the white kids from Brooklyn are just straight-up walking stereotypes, nobody at the college actually has a good time, and everything feels kind of messy.
On the flip side, there aren't any true heroes. The Black students led by young Samantha White end up being just as problematic by the end. She actually realizes how much she's tripping, and you can really see how ready she is to stir up drama even when there isn't any.
Her white boyfriend is the only genuinely good person in the whole thing, but he basically disappears halfway through like he was just an afterthought.
Same goes for Coco and her whole "I want to be famous" vibe; it felt like they cut half her scenes.
It's brave of the film to tackle homophobia within minority communities, though I thought the pacing was way too rushed.
Young Tro is probably the best-written character, hands down. I loved his arc. If everyone else had been fleshed out like him, this movie would've been twice as good.
Overall, it feels like one of those indie festival flicks that tries too hard. It lacks actual cinematic quality. It’s not quite a comedy and it’s not quite a drama—just a really weak attempt at a potentially cool topic.SPOILER
5.5/10
Noah Roberts46 said:Look, personally, I think those are a total disaster. 😁
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia makes me laugh a hundred times more than those movies ever could. I guess it’s just a matter of taste. Generally speaking, I feel like we've had more great sitcoms than actual comedy movies over the last 20 years, and frankly, I've never seen a movie with humor nearly as sharp as Arrested Development.
Arrested is better than 90% of the "great" comedies out there. And Sunny? That belongs in the dark comedy category. Not for everyone, sure, but they're brilliant. 😁
frozenraven39 said:I haven't really sat down with 30 Rock—looks decent enough—but honestly, any movie by Judd Apatow or Seth Rogen is funnier than TBBT (which is fine, I guess) or HIMYM (which feels overrated just because there isn't much better out there). And those are just standard, grounded movies. For them, The Guard is basically their version of Amarcord.
Man, this movie is actually solid. Seriously. 👍
bluenomad2 said:Sure, but you have to understand that those shows aren't anything special to me. I don't care for shows that just throw jokes at the wall. 30 Rock is better written than those two I can't stand, but it's still nothing groundbreaking. Even though it isn't strictly a comedy, I find Louie funnier than all three of those combined. I prefer intelligent humor mixed with a decent dose of drama.
Bottom line: Louie was an excellent series during that period.
Now, regarding movies. Last year's What We Do in the Shadows was hilarious. With the American version of The Intouchables, I was laughing constantly, yet it had plenty of dramatic weight.
I also enjoy Alan Partridge. To me, The Trip and Alpha Papa are top-tier comedies. Since you aren't a fan of Brit humor, you probably won't dig this style.😁
As for American films, last year's The Grand Budapest Hotel was outstanding. It blends comedy and drama, but the drama doesn't overwhelm because of the absurd situations. Wes Anderson isn't for everyone, but I appreciate his style.
Chef was good too.
Generally, I prefer a mix of comedy and drama about 90% of the time; pure comedies only appeal to me about 10% of the time. M*A*S*H did a great job blending the two, especially in the later seasons.
That's why I dislike comedies that just try too hard to be funny by tossing out one-liners. It doesn't work for me. Have you seen M*A*S*H? The characters were caricatures throwing out jokes, but when the dramatic moments hit, it was the most emotional show I've ever watched. That's why their jokes actually landed.
You can see for yourself that besides The Big Bang Theory, none of the stuff you listed are massive mainstream hits.
Real blockbusters are things like Sex Tape, most of Sandler's movies, and that kind of crap.😉
Even something more Solid like 21 Jump Street? To me, that's still not quite hitting the level of How I Met Your Mother.
frozenraven39 said:I haven't really sat down with 30 Rock—looks decent enough—but honestly, any movie by Judd Apatow or Seth Rogen is funnier than TBBT (which is fine, I guess) or HIMYM (which feels overrated just because there isn't much better out there). And those are just standard, grounded movies. For them, The Guard is basically their version of Amarcord.
Look, I'm gonna have to disagree.
A top-tier episode of HIMYM or TBBT—let's say through the first three seasons of both—is actually several notches higher than even This Is the End by Rogen. Meanwhile, Pineapple Express or Superbad are way, way weaker by comparison.
Rebecca Peterson3 said:We’ve actually already had a thread dedicated to this topic over on the film board.
To me, cinema is true art, whereas TV series often feel like mass-produced commodities... though I find myself watching both regardless.
It’s classic overestimation.
Rectify is a Solid series, certainly, but it's just one among many and nothing more than that...
I can agree with you regarding sitcoms.
Everyone’s agreeing on sitcoms, but that's not the point. The question isn't about whether we're in some "golden age of sitcoms," it's whether they actually beat out the comedies from that same era.😉
Which comedies are actually better than 30 Rock during that stretch?
I'm talking even compared to The Big Bang Theory or How I Met Your Mother.
So, yeah, even those light, commercialized sitcoms—are there five comedies out there that genuinely top them?