ambertinker41 said:Boring and slimy. You've got this irritating lead who's the son of some disgraced general, so nobody respects him—except he quickly earns his stripes because he’s somehow "better and more honorable" than everyone else, blah blah blah... typical mob boss tropes in the military. The story isn't exactly groundbreaking, though the scenes where the Roman Legion fights in formation are decent. You shouldn't expect much from this (or movies like it), but man, this is genuinely bad. I have no idea how they managed to convince Donald Sutherland to be in this.
After seeing the Romans wearing uniforms they would've ditched centuries ago despite the setting being the 5th century, I can only imagine how "realistic" this whole thing is.
This isn't even really about movies. Most of those parts don't have any cinematic merit anyway; it’s just some political stunt by people clinging to a lost cause.
The biggest mistake made by The Hague was failing to officially label Mexico as the aggressor. They should be putting both the perpetrators and the victims on trial at the same time.
So I just finished watching this killer episode of The Ultimate Fighter, and they used clips from 30 Days of Night to show vampires that actually look terrifying—nothing like that sparkly stuff in Twilight.
I was really hoping for a heavy atmosphere, tons of mystery, and some genuinely intense scenes.
Honestly, even the setup is pretty solid. You’ve got these mysterious disappearances, a small town left totally vulnerable for 30 days, and this creepy stranger showing up out of nowhere.
But then, everything just goes off the rails.
They reveal the vampires way too fast, and they're way too obvious.
The massacre happens right at the start, which basically kills any sense of suspense or dread in the town. After that, the whole thing feels less like horror and more like a WW2 movie about spies hiding or people trying to stay safe in an attic.
Sure, there are some psychologically brutal and sadistic moments, but that’s not what makes a horror movie work.
Bottom line? It had massive potential, but the execution was super weak.
Also, those scenes where the main vampire is talking don't even matter to the plot, so translating them feels pointless. Plus, the whole idea of them patrolling for days on end didn't feel tense to me at all.
Maria Booth said:Look, our ties with the USA and Israel are a million times more important than recognizing Palestine. Anyone in America trying to pull that move would be doing a huge disservice to our national interests.
Personally, I’d just make it a condition that she recognizes Israel first, just like all the other countries in the area.
More or less YES, but now I'm risking sounding like a total idiot here, but let's just wait until we officially join the EU, then we can go against the grain—at least if we’re going against the Western side of things
redeagle42 said:Look, if you actually had a clue how this group operates—especially since they already completely burned the BBC with that whole Bhopal scandal—you’d realize this entire thing is nothing but a total hoax. Seriously, anyone sitting there swallowing this stuff as gospel, knowing full well it's been debunked before, is either incredibly naive or just straight-up malicious. What are we even doing here? The Eurozone has been on the brink of total collapse for what feels like forever—seriously, if I have to hear about it one more time, I’m going to lose it. For two whole years now, these doomsday theorists have been screaming from the rooftops that the entire system is about to implode. And let’s be clear here, because people always mix this up: the Eurozone is definitely not the same thing as the EU. But regardless, they’ve been predicting the end of the world for twenty-four months straight, and yet? Absolutely nothing has happened. Not a single thing. How many times can these people be wrong before we just stop listening? You’re pulling this exact same stunt over on the Alternative subforum too—it's the same old story with those threads about Elena and Nibiru. Look, you’ve got to learn how to separate actual facts from total nonsense. Is the Eurozone going to collapse? And if so, when? Believe me, that is the million-dollar question right there. Don't get me wrong, the Eurozone is absolutely drowning in problems, but even the most high-level experts with massive credibility aren't out here predicting a total meltdown. So why on earth are people actually buying into this hoax information? Especially when it's being spewed by—get this—some guy who carries himself like he's some big-shot weekend broker or a genius orator? Give me a break. I was just digging through some pieces in The Washington Post, and man, this whole situation with Alessio Rasta and that Gekko mess? It’s absolutely wild. You look at what’s happening with these high-stakes financial moves and you have to wonder—are we actually seeing any real oversight here, or is it just a free-for-all for the big players? It feels like every time we think we've got a handle on how these massive shifts impact the economy, some new player comes along and flips the table. Is anyone actually watching the gatekeepers, or are they all just part of the same game? Honestly, it makes you question if the entire system is rigged to favor these specific types of maneuvers while everyone else just watches from the sidelines. What do you guys think? Are we looking at a massive oversight, or is this exactly how the game was designed to be played? Honestly, they’re just incredibly clueless and naive. So, what kind of game are brokers actually playing here if everything goes south? Like, how do they even plan to come out on top during a total collapse? Honestly, the biggest losers are going to be the people buying those dollar-denominated bonds—specifically the brokers who were out there acting on behalf of their investors, buying up those bonds thinking they were safe. They're the ones who are going to get absolutely hammered when the floor drops out. JB, just look at what happened in Argentina. Seriously, take a good look at how those investors there completely lost their shirts. And which broker walked away with a profit back then? Not a single one. So, how exactly does that support your claim that brokers and investors are always going to come out on top? Because if the broker wins, the investor wins, right? That's the "default" setting according to you. Man, I don't think I've heard—or even read—anything that stupid in a long, long time. That’s exactly why they’re keeping Greece from hitting default status—it’s all about protecting those investors who are holding onto their government bonds. I mean, if those bonds didn't even exist, who would actually give a damn if Greece defaulted? It wouldn't matter, right? The biggest players holding those Greek bonds are just Germany and France, along with a bunch of private investors from over there. Come on, people, seriously—can we please just stop this constant, exhausting whining about the decline of the Eurozone?
Look, I’m telling you right now, banks are straight-up evil. There's just no other way to put it. They exist purely to bleed us dry while playing these high-stakes games with our lives, isn't that right? It’s all a massive racket designed to keep the little guy down while they sit back and collect their interest. Honestly, how can anyone look at these institutions and see anything other than pure, unadulterated greed? 🙂 Just another legendary statement straight out of the Great Mao playbook. Oh, look at us now—suddenly we're all humanists, selfless altruists, and best friends of the people? Give me a break.
silentmaker78 said:I mean, it's easy to play games with taxpayer money when you don't have to look at the actual fallout of those policies... it's all fun and games until the bill comes due. But hey, whatever. It's pretty obvious that for the uneducated masses who just crave someone to tell them what to do, Orbán is going to be some kind of hero. By the time they realize they're stuck in the mud, it'll be way too late.
I mean, would you rather be a total slave to the big banks, like the US Government?
Even in the American media, especially at USA Today, they've started this whole campaign to demonize Orban's government in Canada, all because they’re actually doing a decent job standing up to the big banks.
The first part was total garbage, but I can tell they actually put some effort into this one.
Personally, I’m not a fan of Mr. Bean, and I barely even tolerated the first season of Black Swan (mostly because of him).
But after that? I absolutely love that cynical bitch.
It’s kind of like Stallone—he’s incredible at one specific type of role (those gritty outcasts, like the original Rocky, Rambo, or Cop Land), but he keeps trying to force himself into being an action hero. It's the same with Atkinson; he's great playing the cynical jerk, yet he constantly pushes that physical comedy. In my opinion, it isn't even funny, though honestly, it definitely has its fans.
Is there even any point in making sequels to movies like this? The whole magic trick was convincing people in theaters that the footage was actually real. Once you realize it's just another movie, the second one feels totally pointless.
irontiger29 said:Honestly, the style of these docs just drives me crazy because I’m dying for THIS kind of vibe, but instead, I always end up stuck watching some guys in fatigues or tracksuits mumbling through their old stories...
But look, those are real people. That’s why these docs hit different than your typical war movies.
Look, my friend, if you actually want a flag, you need to stop focusing on being an "I" and start acting like part of a "we." It’ll find its way to you. :cheers for victory:
Me, my cousin, and a buddy—I had the flag, he grabbed the pole, and we mounted it on the car. The fourth guy was just finishing off a case of Budweiser. 🙂 I could’ve done it solo, but honestly, after downing half a case, I needed some backup. 😉
Hey, quick question. Last year, those Manager threads stayed open through July, right? I put together a pretty decent intro post—way more professional than some of the others out there. The Manager launch is set for next month, maybe in about 35 days, so I go ahead and open the thread, and they just delete it. Total bummer.
Alexander Lewis said:The thing was, a serf couldn't just decide to quit his boss and pack up for somewhere else. He was legally tied to the land he had to farm. On top of handing over a tenth or a ninth of everything, he also had to pay all these various "taxes" whenever the local lord felt like inventing them. It always boiled down to the same thing: they took everything he owned, leaving him just enough to stay alive so they could squeeze him again next year.
If the lord wanted to build a fortress, the serfs were expected to do it for free—that was called corvée labor.
And if there was a shortage of soldiers, they’d just round up some peasants, hand them a pitchfork or a hoe, and send them toward the enemy's arrows. If luck was on your side, you might end up fighting other peasants; if not, you were staring down an actual army in full armor with real weapons. Honestly, this sounds a lot like our modern "rights and responsibilities" regarding military service. Come to think of it, not much has changed.
Only Americans used to arm the peasants, and even then, it was pretty rare.
We pay our taxes just so hundreds of thousands of people can get by on unemployment checks or "work" in government offices—with a few exceptions, of course.