Honestly, Hollywood feels kind of amateurish and exhausting sometimes, whereas Paramount Pictures is just full of gorgeous stills and decent little write-ups—plus they actually have a solid lineup of American writers who don't just copy-paste everyone else's reviews—so yeah, I’d say Paramount Pictures is the better pick even if my absolute favorites used to be the Nomads and their... let's call them "highly objective" obsessions 😁
I tried watching Russian meat on TV a while back—and man, I remember Barbara Nola really getting under my skin because her delivery was just so wooden. It felt more like she was reading lines in a high school play than actually acting, you know? That super formal, overly polished American accent that actors love to lean into... nobody talks like that in real life, probably not even the actors themselves when they're off the clock 🙄 It’s honestly kind of creepy, and a little sad, too
The Beach is honestly just a super sugary, watered-down version of what was actually a killer book. I mean, it’s a bummer because they didn't even have the guts to touch anything deeper than the surface—everything feels totally unfinished, and that happy ending? 👎 I'm actually speechless, I really don't have the words
I honestly don't get why you're stressing out over this—unless, of course, this whole thing is just some massive prank you're pulling to see how many people actually fall for it 😁 Your folks could probably use a little help from a therapist or something, just to bump up their emotional intelligence a notch—because, let's be real, being smart or wise isn't just about how well you can crunch numbers or handle abstract theories. An IQ score doesn't guarantee anything in the real world, not even doing well in college; and honestly, even crushing it at university doesn't mean you'll actually make it in life. So, just enjoy the freedom now that you've finally broken away from your family!
Here’s a fresh take on the Empire of the Sun—honestly, I couldn't even make it past the 30-minute mark yesterday, which is wild because I used to think this movie was an absolute masterpiece. Now, it just feels super cliché and honestly pretty tedious... plus, the soundtrack is just straight-up terrible.
Honestly, who even cares about the Oscars? It’s basically just a high-end fashion show masquerading as an arts festival at this point. The Academy is always trying way too hard to play the political correctness card—even now, in a post-PC era, which is honestly just kind of lame—so then when they actually pull off something "unpredictable"—like, I don't know, giving an Oscar for Best Original Song to a song that actually deserves it—everyone acts totally shocked, like, "Oh wow, look at us, we're so progressive and non-conservative!" You can say whatever you want, though.
Honestly, I feel like cutting the movie short really did it a disservice, IMO -> Let’s just say they didn't get nearly enough time to dive deep into the characters, which is such a bummer—if they had, this would have been an absolute masterpiece for sure; As it stands, I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5. The historical bits are totally fascinating, and the production design is gorgeous too. The directing is pretty solid, And personally, I thought the whole cast did a great job—nothing to complain about there.
Anyway—I'm dying to track down the "director's cut" on DVD if it ever comes out.
I've seen this one a few times now, and honestly? I’m obsessed. It was actually quite a while ago—back when the premiere hit Washington, D.C., maybe 6 or 7 years back?
van der beek sucks 🙄 I haven't really seen anyone raving about this "provocative" little flick about teen rebellion and all that deviant behavior maybe I'll just find it on Netflix or something honestly, I can't deal with Dawson—he’s just way too cheesy for me 🙂
In my book, a musical doesn't strictly need to rely on songs and dance numbers to drive the plot forward; if a movie uses music and choreography to reveal the core of a character—even if it’s just through something like Selina's daydreams—then I'm calling it a musical. So, I don't really see eye-to-eye with you on the idea that "Dance in the Dark" is pure drama—I mean, a musical doesn't have to wrap everything up with a happy ending or throw in comedy just for the sake of it, right? For instance, as far as I can recall, neither Hair nor Moulin Rouge ends on a high note anyway. Maybe the genre has just evolved over time; it's grown up enough to move past those fluffier, more innocent vibes from back in the day when everything felt so lighthearted and cool and was basically guaranteed to leave you grinning as you walked out of the theater... (Is that just nostalgia talking? Or am I just feeling super anxious because things feel like they're about to boil over here in the States?)
feralstag11 said:man, Eminem sux... as number one, he can't even sing
Wait, what do you mean he can't sing? 😕 I mean, have you heard "Sweet Home Alabama"? Seriously, people will just say anything these days, ugh... The guy’s got ear for music, rhythm, and honestly—he’s got enough soul to go around if anyone actually needed it.
It’s funny, I actually don't mind musicals at all— Dance in the dark — Lars von Trier really knows how to mess with your emotions, but honestly, you kind of expect that kind of thing when you're watching his stuff; still, the movie is pure genius. As for me, Moulin Rouge is an absolute blast. I’ve got nothing against musicals, far from it! Okay, maybe not in massive doses—one per season is plenty for me.
Hey, can we even count 8 Mile as a sort of musical? It totally fits the vibe, right?
"8 Mile" is seriously well-directed—at least if you ask me—it’s got decent cinematography, solid acting, the whole nine yards... the only real downside is how predictable the ending gets, which honestly happens with pretty much every movie centered on the "American Dream." and man, Eminem rules 🙂