Posts by bluenomad2

Happy birthday to Bruce Willis, Glenn Close, Ursula Andress, and Patrick McGoohan 🎉





Bruce Willis was one of my favorites growing up. I grew up on his Die Hard, along with Sly and Arnold Schwarzenegger—the only real action stars back then. Later, specifically in the 90s, he tried some more serious roles; he wasn't bad at it, even with that constant half-smile 😁 I actually enjoyed seeing him on screen. The Sixth Sense, the trashy Armageddon, and of course, The Fifth Element. As for recent stuff, nothing stands out, maybe Looper or RED. They aren't masterpieces, but they're fun enough, especially RED.

Glenn Close is easily the most talented actress on this list. She has a powerful, charismatic presence that never quite hit mainstream superstardom. She wasn't your typical Hollywood beauty, but she dominated every scene. For me, her best work is in Dangerous Liaisons. Most people probably remember her from Fatal Attraction 😁 playing against Douglas (who was the ultimate leading man back then). The Big Chill, Reversal of Fortune, The Natural, Paradise Road... all solid films and performances. She may not be a massive celebrity, but I honestly don't see any young actress today who can touch her.

Regarding TV, she was excellent in The Shield as the boss to Vic and his strike team. And then there’s Damages. That’s the role the younger crowd will definitely recognize her for.

Ursula Andress isn't known so much for acting as she is for being the first Bond girl. By definition, that makes her an icon. I saw her in Red Sun, a decent action Western, though honestly, I watched that more for Toshiro Mifune, Charles Bronson, and Alain Delon 🙏

And Patrick McGoohan. What can you say? One of the most important British actors of the last fifty years. Many might not have heard of him, but The Prisoner is one of the most significant series ever made, and it directly influenced Twin Peaks. He has interesting roles in Scanners and Braveheart. I haven't seen many of his movies, but I've watched all his series. Highly recommended if you haven't seen them.

Sure, a winner's mindset matters in life, but let's be real: most people at the top of the global food chain don't actually have one. I bet there are plenty of regular folks with that drive who would be much better suited for those roles, but they get pushed out too fast. That’s why the world is a mess and why most politicians suck. It sounds cliché, but it's the truth. To me, athletes possess the best competitive edge; watching how they think has always fascinated me. Michael Jordan is the ultimate example of how an athlete can be arrogant, a trash talker, and possess total self-belief—call it autosuggestion if you want—yet still win through sheer will. Then again, someone once said a true winner's mindset also includes accepting when you're a loser, and what does that say about Jordan?

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

Not really. Honestly, looking at the landscape today, there aren't many acclaimed actresses left. That's why I'm posting about an incredible actress tomorrow. And frankly, I’d prefer if we didn't have types like Zac Efron or Nina Dobrev popping up here—talentless actors don't belong in this conversation. I intended this thread for truly great actors, the kind we can all recognize and actually have an opinion on.

I know threads like this attract people who would just throw in names like Dakota Fanning or Channing Tatum. This is primarily for actual cinephiles who don't mind watching something old and value quality regardless of the era. There isn't much for various Ninas or Zacs to find here.

Brad Douriff is my favorite of the four. First saw him in an X-Files episode, Beyond the Sea, playing some kind of prophet. Incredible performance. Later found out he’s actually the doll Chucky. A gem. 🙂

He just has a knack for those twisted roles. Still, I think he's best known as Billy from Let. He had a standout part in Deadwood, too.

Horton is my favorite in Arsenic and Old Lace. It's a movie people either love or hate. Personally, I love it. 😁

A thread for actors. Starting from 00 🙂

Football was basically invented just to give guys like Gill and Carlos a place to hang out. They’re absolute legends here; losing them would suck because the whole vibe of this sub would shift, even for the lurkers who don't post. The football threads have always been the most laid-back part of this site—mostly just people messing around without actually being toxic.

Without them, this section loses its soul. But honestly? Without you, things would probably run just fine.

Check this out regarding the footage http://www.yellowstone-bearman.com/Tim_Treadwell.html

Honestly, nothing from those actual recordings is as disturbing to me as the Jonestown massacre audio tape. It runs for 45 minutes, but you spend most of it listening to his speech and how he gradually starts talking about suicide (even though everyone knows the CIA was involved), plus those final 10 minutes. Horrific.

He acted like a total fool. People just can't stand that kind of energy he carried. But he didn't actually do anything wrong—he isn't responsible for his own death. I watched a documentary on this years ago, but if I remember right, he visited every season for years, maybe even over a decade, and nothing happened. This time, it was the fault of the bear waking up from hibernation (someone remind me of the exact details).

He wasn't a fool in the way someone like Christopher McCandless was. I respected his enthusiasm, but he was a fool because he had zero understanding of the wilderness. This guy was the complete opposite. My point is, the only thing "foolish" about him was that high-energy, goofy behavior.

Maybe he was just offering tips on how to nail that specific atmosphere you see in all his movies. I think Tornatore took him up on it.

No supernatural elements? Rosemary's Baby. You could argue the assault acts as a sort of paranoid hallucination, but what about that ending?

Dracula? Everything there is obvious, even if it's hard to pin down exactly which parts are supernatural. But come on, vampires fall under that umbrella.

The Ninth Door? To me, the supernatural presence is blatant. Even if Polanski tried to frame everything as a metaphor, it’s clearly something otherworldly to me.

How much do you think Roman Polanski had a hand in this film? When I saw it a few years back, I was convinced he directed it, even with his acting role included. If he hadn't been on screen, and if I didn't know it was actually a major Giuseppe Tornatore piece, I would have pegged it as Polanski's work. It carries that specific touch and those signature themes of his.

Denzel Washington just plays the same role every single time. It’s always the exact same facial expressions. Just like Tom Hanks. Lately, I can't help but laugh when I see them in a movie because I already know exactly how they're going to act—it's predictable. They're incredibly mediocre actors who are way too hyped up.

Marlon Brando carries the first half of the movie because everything revolves around him. It isn't just about screen time; it's how he played it. There hasn't been a more dominant alpha presence in acting history than Brando in this role. He’s just massive here. Al Pacino starts to rise in the second half and takes over, but he can't touch Brando's charisma or that legendary method acting. I don't really feel anything from Pacino until the sequel, and even then, it doesn't reach Brando's level. Nothing against Pacino, though.

Listen to this: Pacino claims he was the lead, so apparently that’s just fact now. 🤣 Brando was the lead and the heavy hitter there, and he earned that Oscar because his performance was simply better.

Sunset Boulevard is the best. "I am big... It's the picture that got small." 🙏

Rashomon, All About Eve, In a Lonely Place, The Asphalt Jungle, Orpheus, Night and the City, and Harvey all came out in the same year. 🙏 It's insane. And then someone today tries to compare modern movies to the classics. Just this single year was too much to compete with.

Look, what was said about Kinsey is actually true 🙂

Overrated vampire flick despite its originality. Probably the gayest vampire movie ever made.

Regardless of the movie being discussed, I’ll just say this: this Facer is hands down the biggest troll on this entire forum. briskhound2 knows it, and honestly, he knows even better that there's a grudge here. Constructive debate is fine, but what Facer keeps doing is mostly just targeted attacks against briskhound2, and it happens every few weeks like clockwork.

There was that one thread he started where he accused certain users of things, only to be hit with links proving him dead wrong—then he just vanished from his own topic. Now he's back at it, claiming others lack value when I don't see it anywhere, yet he feels free to label and belittle everyone else. Patrick Martin is different. He's a good guy; sure, he can be a bit tedious with the Prometheus error, but at least he doesn't act like Facer.

It’s getting exhausting. Everyone needs to be called out equally, but I don't understand how Facer can't see that his behavior is far worse than the people he's accusing. 🤔

Look, a lot of superhero movies actually kicked things off. You had the first Superman, then Tim Burton's Batman—totally dark, yet still felt like a comic book with just enough humor. Right after that, we even got the animated Batman series. But honestly, everything has just accelerated since the last decade, and the answer is simple and logical: technology and special effects. That’s it. The Avengers couldn't have happened in the '80s unless you count The Toxic Avenger as the ultimate cinematic hero ☕, but special effects are what allow these kinds of movies to be churns out every single year.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe does a good job, whether people like it or not. Their priority is profit and positive reception. And do they have both? They do. They make massive amounts of money, and critics and the audience praise them. That’s why there will definitely be several more phases to come.

Martin Good

The movie was fine, but I’d prefer a remake. The concept still feels fresh and original.

stormygull22 said:

Perfectly dissected.