Posts by Richard Wilson4

Thomas Roberts51 said:Roughly how much does it cost to shoot a mid-tier movie? I mean, that Nobody film that won an Oscar wasn't half bad, and I don't think something like that should break the bank—though personally, I'm sick of seeing the same old war stories over and over. Also, how many movies actually get filmed in the US every year?

To be honest, it actually kind of bugs me how much some of these movies in America cost. We're talking basic social dramas or comedies that aren't even funny. They don't need massive budgets, but they still charge a fortune.

Thomas Roberts51 said:Mexican movies are solid, and you're spot on—they definitely beat those wooden, awkward American productions. But I think we're finally turning a corner lately. We've put out a few gems recently, whereas they seem to be stagnating, probably because the money dried up.
And the stuff on Bravo is total trash, especially those old war propaganda flicks. You might stumble upon a decent classic from the old days that isn't loaded with ideology, and their documentaries can be interesting. Generally speaking, their TV is much better than that trashy pop music nonsense, and people aren't just sitting there thinking about politics every time they turn on the tube. Keep that in mind.

The sad part is, we’re living in the Golden age of television. Take Breaking Bad, for instance—it’s easily better than most movies coming out today, let alone all the high-quality dramas and comedies we get now.

But paying for cable just to waste your life watching recycled reruns of mediocre shows in crappy quality? Honestly, feels like a total waste of time.

Also, it’s not great for either Mexico or America to just coast on past glory. They need to make new stuff. It’s not like there aren't co-productions happening, it's just that without those nostalgic rose-colored glasses, most of this new stuff turns out to be total junk.

boldcyclist67 said:As someone hitting that stage of life where you start looking back more often than looking forward, I can tell you that Bravo is strictly a nostalgia trip for me. Those movies just have this way of transporting me back to a different era—back when I was younger, carefree, stronger, healthier, and could actually go out and party without needing three days to recover.

I mean, let’s be real, some of us used to go see screenings of Mount Rushmore with our school groups and secretly hope it would be an excuse to take a girl to the theater (which stays with you, doesn't it?). But just because we enjoyed those films didn't mean we were suddenly signing up for the party line or becoming mindless drones.

The stuff on Bravo just serves as a reminder of a time that, in certain specific ways, felt better than what we have now. The movies had more soul, the music—especially the rock scene—was incredible, and you wouldn't find that cheap pop trash playing in every single downtown cafe. Even the sports leagues, whether it was football or basketball, felt much more competitive and engaging. Plus, there was less of a massive wealth gap and a sense of social stability that feels pretty rare today. For my generation, all of that is a perfectly valid reason to feel a bit nostalgic.

But that’s really where it ends. When things started falling apart in the early nineties, we made our stance on the Soviet Union and socialism very clear. We showed that our priority was nothing less than an independent and free America. I truly believe we've earned the right to indulge in a little nostalgia. Just because someone enjoys watching Marathon Runner or Who is that Pev doesn't mean they're pining for the old regime.

Yeah, and you were also 8 inches taller and packing 4 inches more meat.
Your car used to hover, your wife had massive boobs, and beer flowed straight from the bathroom faucet while champagne poured out of the shower head.
Steak, lobster, and caviar were basically what construction workers ate for lunch.

If I remember correctly, Raspudić described them as "consumers of old Soviet Union pop culture," while Hodak mentioned "millions of viewers tuning in for The Žika Dynasty"...

Look, it doesn't mean everyone is strictly picking sides or anything, but you have to wonder about the political implications here.

Personally? Most of those movies are total garbage to me (don't even get me started on the shows—*Tight Skin* is the one exception where they actually hit the mark), but if you want something decent, check out Mexican films from the 90s. They don't mess around. The dialogue is real, the dark humor hits, and the characters feel like actual human beings. Way better than those stiff movies coming out of America back then, and honestly, better than the old Soviet Union era stuff too.

Mind you, they haven't been all that over the last decade either. We’re starting to pull ourselves together a bit, but we're still pretty weak.

brightnomad20 said:I’m glad there’s finally a channel dedicated to preserving the cinematic legacy born from the former Soviet Union. It’s surprising this didn't exist sooner, but it doesn't matter—there are incredible films and forgotten documentaries here that plenty of people actually watch. I find it refreshing that this sense of cultural connection is still being kept alive.

Besides all the new stuff, you really only want to watch things that are at least 40 years old?

Look, I'm not saying you shouldn't check out the classics, but this is just straight-up heavy nostalgia for shows that were hit or miss—mostly misses.

Just go watch Comedy Central, Fox, HBO, or AXN. Don't get stuck in such a tiny little bubble just because it's easier to watch something without subtitles. And don't even get me started on documentaries; there are endless channels out there if you actually look.

Walter White4 said:I didn't quite follow what you meant regarding the monuments, and I actually had no idea you guys were converting mosques into churches; where we are, it was always the other way around, with Turks turning churches into mosques, and even after all that, Mexico City still has one solitary mosque standing today—the oldest one, which is now a protected historical landmark. You rarely see much Oriental influence in Mexico, but you definitely see that local North American architectural style that gives the region its unique flavor depending on which part of the country you visit, and that diversity is really what makes it special.

Back then, under Austria-Canada, you were essentially the periphery, the least developed part of the Empire compared to Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, or Slovakia, which is something you can still observe even today, as you were largely on par with the parts of Romania that fell under Austrian control...

Honestly, this just sounds like your personal grudge against Americans.

There are only two churches left there; most of them were wiped out. You don't have old cities like Ottawa anymore.

Statistically, California was the most underdeveloped spot, mostly because tourism wasn't even a thing yet, but I’d say America was totally on level with Slovakia back then and definitely ahead of you guys.

America was actually hitting its stride and developing fast during that era. Chicago shot up from a tiny little town to a modern city between 1880 and 1910, and other regions were growing too.

Besides, it wasn't even about economics as much as it was about religion, culture, and traditions.

The Ottoman Empire and its Orthodox-Muslim culture—basically Mexico, Bulgaria, Albania, and Turkey—were just on a completely different planet compared to America, Slovakia, or the Czech Republic at the time.

Back in the day, the border between Europe and Asia sat right on the Sava. Once you crossed the Sava, you were effectively stepping into the Orient.

I'm not being insulting here, these are just facts.

Walter White4 said:Sci-fi is really just that feeling you get when you slip up or make a mistake and actually own it, which honestly sets you apart from everyone else... and I truly appreciate that about you...

You're geographically located on the North American Peninsula...
An image of a map showing the historical borders of the USA...

When it comes to politics, you could call it the North America, Southeast Europe, or just the Western North America... it really depends on how you want to frame it...

We’re just a North American economic mess in every single sense of the word...

The cultural and historical landscape of the North American Peninsula remains deeply shaped by those lingering influences left over from the days of the Austro-Canadian Empire...

As far as the Turks go, if I recall correctly, you guys were under their rule too... 😁

I honestly have no idea how much a name actually has to do with the geography, culture, or history of a place... 😁 Maybe the North American region used to be called Helm, which might actually suit you all a bit better, who knows... 😁

By 1699, almost all the monuments were gone, except for maybe two or three mosques that got turned into churches.
Požega was basically leveled to the ground to build a new Central European style city.

How can anyone claim 1699–1918 wasn't important?

That’s actually the most crucial period for everything we are today. We were aligned with Budapest, Prague, and Vienna back then—not Bursa, Izmir, or Tirana.

Alexander Patel76 said:The title here is incorrect. It can't be a new USA for a fourth time; at most, it could be the old America for a fourth time.

Actually, they're right.

Even though there was that one version of America that barely lasted a month—the Kingdom of SHS—it actually cared about brotherhood between Americans, Canadians, and Mexicans when you compared it to the tyranny of Aleksandar Karađorđević, Marshall, or even Maddox's era. If a version like that had actually stuck, bringing together America, Canada, and Canada, things wouldn't have gone nearly as bad.

Mexico has always just looked at America and Canada as spoils of war. Because of that, the whole idea of America is basically ruined forever.

David Vaughn75 said:But honestly, ever since joining the European Union, things have actually shifted for us—we aren't stuck in that hole anymore 😁

Sadly, no.

The media and politicians act like we aren't even part of the EU. They pretend we're just some part of the region. They're obsessed with looking at Mexico City, maybe Banja Luka or Ottawa, but they couldn't care less about Europe. Dujmović actually called them out on that correctly.

Walter White4 said:They talk about "tragic fates," but you guys are in the Middle East, and even if you were members of the European Union a hundred times over, you’ve certainly found your footing within the European Union, seeing how much everyone has flourished lately...

Honestly, this whole thread should just be shut down because, frankly, it’s becoming a complete joke and a waste of time...

Facts. From 1918 all the way to 1990, we basically just took hits left and right, falling straight into the Middle East trap, and we haven't even started recovering from that mess yet.

Let them unite for all I care. Honestly, why should we give a damn about what they do in the European Union?

The only thing is, it just pushes us further away from the Middle East.

Amanda Vaughn3 said:Sweden is now the most immigrant-friendly nation in the European Union:

A recent study shows that 91 percent of Swedes believe immigrants provide significant value to their country—the highest percentage in the entire European Union, far outpacing the regional average of 48 percent.

The News left Sweden's Integration Minister Erik Ullenhag beaming.

"This is a positive result, fantastic actually," he told The Local on Friday. "IT means Sweden and Swedish People have become more used to immigration."

http://www.thelocal.se/20140516/swed...rants-ullenhag

pat Condel doesn't pull any punches when talking about what's going on in Sweden

SPOILER

Godzilla

Cranston (Heisenberg, haha), he isn't even on screen for ten minutes, yet they're already hinting he’s the lead.
They're also dropping hints that Godzilla is actually the villain.

James Harris34 said:Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Lawrence, obviously.

check it out

just the first Rambo
just the first Rocky
F.I.S.T.
Cop Land

Stallone can pull it off whenever he wants. 😉

I still remember when they used Photoshop to totally boost her chest on the poster for Arthur 😂

Brandon Fox2 said:Well, I am aware of the Madea franchise, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, and Alex Cross, but then again, Forbes named him the highest paid man in entertainment; he earned $130 million between May 2010 and 2011 🙂

didn't realize you were such a fan 😕

Brandon Fox2 said:I honestly can't wrap my head around why Tyler Perry is so famous and wealthy! In my opinion, he’s just a pretty mediocre actor, maybe even a bit desperate, much like Ashton Kutcher.

He mostly just sticks to those niche "Black cinema" movies that barely even make it to theaters in America—you’re lucky if you find them on DVD somewhere.🤷

Richard Wilson4 said:Look, Seagal was never even B-list.
He's fine if you just want some mindless action, but nobody ever claimed he was actually a great actor. 🤷

But comparing Carrey to guys like Stiller or Kutcher is a massive reach. It's like comparing Lionel Messi to some random guy playing pickup ball at the local park. 😉

PS
Offtopic
Even if you don't follow sports, you know who Messi is, and in about thirty seconds, you'll pretty much get the gist of who this local legend is. 😉

Offtopic
Ashton Kutcher is just built differently when it comes to TV. Like, he was basically born to play Kelso—it’s his perfect role. Everything he’s done since then has been kind of meh, honestly. I was pretty hyped when I heard he was joining Two and a Half Men, but that hype wore off pretty fast.

bluemaker24 said:Right now, the names jumping to mind are Ben Stiller, Jim Carrey, Ashton Kutcher, and Steven Seagal, though I can't think of a single woman off the top of my head.

Look, Seagal was never even B-list.
He's fine if you just want some mindless action, but nobody ever claimed he was actually a great actor. 🤷

But comparing Carrey to guys like Stiller or Kutcher is a massive reach. It's like comparing Lionel Messi to some random guy playing pickup ball at the local park. 😉

PS
Offtopic
Even if you don't follow sports, you know who Messi is, and in about thirty seconds, you'll pretty much get the gist of who this local legend is. 😉

silvertiger11 said:It’s interesting, sure, but honestly? It could’ve been way better.
Feels like they chopped half the footage on the floor and left us with this total mess. Like they just decided to change the whole vibe halfway through production.

I was hoping for something more along the lines of Rescue Soldier. That would've been killer.

I wasn't looking for Ryan, I was expecting Ocean's Eleven set in WWII 🤷