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wiredraven82 said:Haha, I definitely remember that episode from yesterday—and look, you can never truly predict what kind of nightmare might mutate in the sewers thanks to all the waste and various toxic crap we dump down there. 😁If you have a spare moment, check out this tribute video for The X-Files; whoever put this together deserves massive respect:

The X-Files - Serenata Immortale (tribute video)

Sometimes I’ll just loop this video while listening to the monologues and dialogue between Fox Mulder and Dana Scully—I've probably played it five times in a row while trying to get some writing done, haha.

Haha, but that’s exactly why they were special. They had the most original ideas. For me, one disgusting episode really stuck—it was banned, but it was an absolute masterpiece. "Home." Pure filth, yet you couldn't look away. 😁

Great Tribute that perfectly captures what is likely the best TV duo ever. Though, I personally prefer these kinds of tributes. X-Files Scariest show good

Alright, let's get back to the topic. I prefer movies, even though I've been watching series for just as long as films. Series are interesting because you follow the characters and the full arc, but if a movie can pack all that same quality into two hours, it’s simply better. Honestly, I respect a film more when it pulls that off in two hours compared to a series spanning one or more seasons.

It seems like most people don't even know these older series exist. They might have heard the names, but they haven't actually watched them. It bothers me that while TV shows are more popular than ever, everyone just sticks to whatever is trending right now. You see it even in the unlisted threads where people openly admit they have zero interest in the classics. The internet plays a huge role in this bubble. It’s a shame; if you're going to watch TV, why limit yourself to today's hits when there's so much better stuff from the past?

Let's talk comedy. It’s not just about Seinfeld. Beyond the older British comedies, we have M*A*S*H, which remains top-tier satire—both the movie and the series. Cheers is also an excellent show. These are all rightfully considered classics. It seems like people are afraid to explore; they’d rather just chase trends and stick to whatever is new.

Look, I don't have anything against people preferring series—I love them too—but at the end of the day, a movie is still a movie.

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wiredraven82 said:Alright, go ahead then—tell me which one is actually better? And try to be objective for once. 🙂

Right now, among the superior shows that haven't wrapped up yet, I'd pick Rectify, True Detective, Fargo, Mad Men, House of Cards... there are definitely more.

I'm not arguing that Game of Thrones has a massive budget or that the costume design isn't top-tier. The locations are great too, and I won't deny the acting is solid. But my issue is that it's just a medieval soap opera with a fantasy skin. I can't stand when a serious series devolves into a soap opera for seasons on end. The biggest problem for you seems to be those twists. Those plot twists have become pathetic and way too frequent. A shock is fine, but when you do it constantly, the impact dies. Now they're stuck in this repetitive cycle where they're addicted to them.

As for the ones you listed, The X-Files and The Twilight Zone—I agree. They're influential and easily among the best series ever made.

Game of Thrones is the best series out there today? Give me a break.

Casey Cox2 said:Point Blank is easily my favorite Boorman flick.

Zardoz joke☕

Just kidding. I’d say The general is the winner, especially with Brendan Gleeson being so excellent.

Roger Allen3 said:Look, this movie is a total feel-good win for this one king. 🙏

Definitely one of those better feel-good flicks. Hard to find anything to dislike about it, except maybe when it ends—though that ending gives you chills.

Pitt used that role to really break through, leading him straight into that great drama, A River Runs Through It, just a year later.

I mean, they were clearly chasing some kind of inspiration. Every time I see that ending paired with that incredible soundtrack—their looks at the end, that slow-motion shot of Kietel running after them—it gives me chills. It’s all beautiful and poetic, but once the credits roll, you realize how cliché the finale actually is. Still, if it moved you as much as their journey did, then Ridley Scott hit his mark.

Basically, one of those effortless films that sticks with you, even if it was clearly catered more toward a female audience.

Feel-good flick, though I wouldn't call the ending one of its highlights. It was easily one of the dumbest 😁

silvergardener6, don't take this personally, but I've never actually heard you voice an original thought in a debate. Most of the time, you just lean on Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic as if they're actual "arguments." You constantly bring up critics like they're the only proof you need.

And when someone doesn't agree with you, you immediately start belittling them just because they won't accept those critic scores as "arguments."

You know they still perform like this today 😁



Here's a deleted scene ape discussion 🙏

IMDb
Trailer



Hands down, the greatest comedy ever made. One of those cult classics from Rob Reiner—he was on fire in the 80s. Not sure what happened to him after that. Probably too much coke on set. 🤷

A few legendary scenes.

Stonehage scene
These go to eleven....
Lost 🤣

Alright, what even is this 🤣

A catastrophe.