Benjamin Stewart53 said:It’s such an interesting movie—I actually just rewatched it after ages. Honestly, I can’t think of anything else out there that really hits this specific genre. Right now, all I can come up with are Eyes Wide Shut and The Da Vinci Code. I’d love to see them turn this into a series, though—it would be cool to dive deeper into some of those subplots that didn't get enough screen time.
Ugh, I'd rather not... honestly, everything being turned into a series lately feels like pure commercial garbage. Netflix is absolutely flooded with shows, and most of them are even more forgettable than the last, designed specifically just to keep you clicking "next episode." Plus, half of them are just spin-offs or some tired reboot of a universe everyone already knows.
This film is a genuine work of art—it has a clear beginning, a solid end, and it actually leaves an impression on you in just two hours. This one is exactly like that. It might not be the absolute pinnacle of cinema, but it's a standalone piece that doesn't need a reboot.
neonfox65 said:The soundtracks in these movies are honestly killer—think Iron Maiden, Nirvana...
Whenever a movie tries to push that 90s vibe, it feels a bit forced—like they saw how much nostalgia works for and decided to jump on the bandwagon with a different decade. As for the movie itself? I honestly have no clue what they used for filming, but my take is pretty much the same as everyone else's—you're probably better off skipping this one.
I watched this movie a while back, but honestly, the villains are what really stuck with me—just those uneducated, aggressive Christians. It’s pretty much the same vibe we see playing out in America today.
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Basically, I just want a backlit keyboard that mimics my laptop feel, but for my desktop setup.
I haven't actually sat down to watch it yet—I just found out the movie even exists! But honestly, after reading the description, I had to laugh. At this point, movies starring Liam Neeson are starting to feel like a total parody of themselves.
Honestly, it was pretty shallow and just plain bad—definitely the weakest of the three. There were so many "wait, why would they do that?" moments that just left me scratching my head. And don't even get me started on the runtime; it felt unnecessarily dragged out toward the end. It actually got to the point where people in the theater started chatting like they were on some bored internet forum, which is saying something because that’s usually the one thing that drives me crazy! 😁
Someone mentioned earlier that these newer movies are mostly made by that one duo, and honestly, every single one of their films I've sat through feels more like a disaster than an actual comedy. It’s just—I don't know—racist, sexist, and generally just obnoxious in every way possible, clearly pandering to this whole millennial idiocy. They aren't even in the same league as the classics.
I actually rewatched The Wrong Guy the other day, and my girlfriend and I were absolutely losing it at certain parts—like that bit where he checks into the motel and makes up such a ridiculous name that the receptionist practically has to help him pronounce it, or that scene with the kidnapper demanding a helicopter. Or even those bits in Top Secret! where they stumble upon boots in the grass, or that phone call between the doctor and the colonel where the colonel tells him to report any changes in the patient's condition (even though the patient is dead). I haven't seen anything remotely like that kind of humor in any modern movie released after 2000. I found something somewhat similar in Futurama, but that show has its own specific vibe that might not even click with people who love Goal Pistol.
To me, Mel Brooks movies feel a lot like Monty Python films—just with an American twist. At least when it comes to the style. They’re definitely parodies too, but compared to what we're looking at in the opening post, the humor hits differently. I feel like those Python flicks tend to poke fun at socio-political stuff, whereas the ones mentioned above are just great, easy-to-watch fun.
As I get older, I’ve realized that everything changes—including my sense of humor. The stuff that cracked me up as a kid just doesn't hit the same way anymore. But there is one specific style of comedy that always gets me—that perfect blend of goofy and clever, like Goal Pistol . Lately, I've been on a mission to find more movies that hit that exact same note. 🙂
I haven't really found a formal name for this genre, though the closest things I can think of are movies like Scary Movie or Hot Shots! . However, those are mostly parodies of other films. Since The Naked Gun doesn't really mock other movies directly—it mostly just mocks itself—I’ve started calling them "self-parodies." I don't even need to explain the vibe, because if you've seen even one of these, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Since it feels like these kinds of comedies are pretty rare lately (or maybe I'm just missing them?), I wanted to start a thread where we comedy lovers can chat about this specific type of parody—or better yet, these "self-parody" films that poke fun at their own logic. We can include the obvious spoofs like Scary Movie, the totally absurd ones like Top Secret!, or even the more grounded but still silly ones like The Wrong Guy. To get us moving, I'll kick things off with some of my absolute favorites, including a few I already mentioned:
I’m not sure which specific rule it is, but if you think about it—it just doesn't make sense to skip an evacuation plan; it should be flat-out illegal to even start building without one. By the time you actually sit down to study all the requirements, your tiny 200-square-foot studio would probably already be going up in flames. 🤣
Honestly, I don't think you need to go hunting for special rules specifically for an LLC vs. a single-member LLC regarding this. Whatever applies to a standard LLC pretty much covers you if you're running a solo operation too. I actually run my own business as a freelance IT consultant—so I don't really need physical office space right now—but if I ever decided to pivot into manufacturing or retail, I'd probably need to look into it. But based on everything I've read, the distinction between an LLC and a single-member LLC shouldn't matter here; it’s your specific business activities that determine your NAICS classification.
I actually posted a question on another subforum about those specific requirements—since, obviously, a carpenter and a baker aren't going to have the same setup—and they told me I should just reach out to the Chamber of Commerce or whatever regulatory body handles this. They should be the ones with the final word on it.
If they’d just spent five extra minutes reading the script twice... man, what a difference that would have made. 😁
The movie is fine if you just want a quick theater trip—you know, mindless fun, an escape, a gritty post-apocalyptic vibe and all that. But honestly? It feels totally disconnected from the first one, almost like the original didn't even happen. The plot holes are still there, too, though the biggest logic gap is right in the core premise itself. I really only went to see it because my girlfriend wanted to go, and since I'd seen the first one in theaters, I figured I'd tag along. 😛
You’re basically trying to draw a line in the sand where there isn't even a shoreline to begin with. I mean, Sci-Fi is technically a subgenre of fantasy—otherwise, why would "science" be tacked onto the front?—but honestly, any movie can borrow elements from both sides of the fence.
Take Marvel's movies, for instance. You’ve got Iron Man ZF, which leans one way, while Thor is pure fantasy. But then, at the end of the day, they all hang out in the same universe and eventually team up in the Avengers.
Personally, though—and I might be overthinking this—when I say ZF, I’m thinking of those classic films that lean heavily into that "what-if" territory, based on ideas that feel just within reach of our actual reality (you know, science). If everything were exactly like our world, we'd be watching documentaries, not fiction!
Fantasy, on the other hand, is stuff that simply couldn't happen in real life—and the audience knows that from the jump. The main hook isn't that "what-if" connection to our reality; instead, the whole point is to pull the viewer into a completely different world with its own set of rules and logic (for most people, anyway).
Here’s how I personally categorize things and where I think they land: Oblivion is straight-up Sci-Fi—actually, maybe I'd call it pure Sci-Fi since they dialed the action down to a minimum. Edge of Tomorrow is definitely Sci-Fi, just with a much heavier emphasis on the action side of things. The Hunger Games is more of a heavy drama with some Sci-Fi elements thrown in (sort of a dystopia). Interstellar—well, again, a heavy drama with Sci-Fi bits, though if you ask me, the packaging felt a little off. Inception is a thriller with some Sci-Fi vibes. All the Marvel stuff? At their core, they're Fantasy / Action. Even if some characters are walking around real-world locations, the whole franchise lives in a fictional universe with its own internal logic, even if they sprinkle in some Sci-Fi elements here and there.
Also, I can't help but feel like these newer hits—like The Hunger Games, Divergent, Maze Runner, and all that other teen craze—are almost an embarrassment to the Sci-Fi genre. They're based on these pretty shallow books written by even shallower people... but hey, what can you do? I guess quantity over quality is the name of the game these days! :P
David Price5 said:That's nonsense again. The same people voting on series are the ones voting on movies. It's the exact same pool of voters. You can't separate movie fans from series fans.
I wouldn't call it nonsense. It actually says a lot about what people are into these days and what they choose to watch.
If you want my advice, stick to shows rated above a 7—basically anything in that 7 to 10 sweet spot. That’s how you get a real sense of quality. See, the crowds voting on IMDb are usually just casual viewers who get totally swept up in modern junk—people who somehow manage to feel "intense" watching episode 1156 of CSI or something similar.
Emily Fisher23 said:There’s actually an option through the USPS called General Delivery where they won't even bother sending a notification to your house.
You just coordinate with the seller so they ship the package to your local post office using an address format like this—and make sure they let you know once it's actually sent:
Full Name General Delivery Zip Code and City
For example: Pero Perić General Delivery Washington, D.C. 20001
The package usually shows up at the post office after about 2-3 business days. Then you just head down there, ask if there's anything under your name for General Delivery, and that's pretty much it. All General Delivery items go to the main regional post office, so you just need to figure out which one serves your area. Just keep in mind you've got 30 days to pick it up before they move it along.
Alright, thanks! Fingers crossed our crazy mail carriers don't try to deliver it straight to my door anyway 🙂
I’ve got a quick question about how shipping works. I live with some people who—honestly—can't help themselves when it comes to tearing open packages, no matter whose name is actually on the box. Because of that, I was wondering if it's possible to have my deliveries sent directly to a local Post Office instead? Ideally, I'd love to get one of those official missed delivery slips left at the door so I can go pick it up myself—even if someone happens to be home. It seems like mail carriers don't always follow the rules here, and anyone in the house thinks they can just sign for anyone else's stuff.
I'm planning to order a gift for one of them, but it won't really be much of a surprise if they get their hands on it before I do! 😁
doesn't really mock other movies directly—it mostly just mocks itself—I’ve started calling them "self-parodies." I don't even need to explain the vibe, because if you've seen even one of these, you know exactly what I'm talking about. 
Since it feels like these kinds of comedies are pretty rare lately (or maybe I'm just missing them?), I wanted to start a thread where we comedy lovers can chat about this specific type of parody—or better yet, these "self-parody" films that poke fun at their own logic. We can include the obvious spoofs like Scary Movie, the totally absurd ones like 
Top Secret!, or even the more grounded but still silly ones like The Wrong Guy
. To get us moving, I'll kick things off with some of my absolute favorites, including a few I already mentioned: