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Netflix
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5155780/It’s basically a romance set a year after science finally proves the afterlife actually exists.
Writer-director Charlie McDowell hits the Sundance Film Festival this year with this intense thriller about a scientist (played by Robert Redford) who finds concrete proof that life goes on after you die. Jason Segel plays his son, who’s pretty skeptical about his old man’s big "breakthrough," and then you've got Rooney Mara playing this mysterious woman who’s got some deep, personal motives for digging into the whole afterlife thing.
Cool concept, honestly! But the whole romance angle makes it sound kinda slow... they should've leaned way harder into the thriller-horror vibes instead!
Eh, whatever, I'll probably end up watching it anyway.
Honestly, this movie doesn't even come close to the original.
The surfing shots? Yeah, those were solid. But those wingsuit flying scenes? Total letdown. Such a snooze fest.
If they wanted it done right, they should've hired these guys:
8:41 🙏
And man, 10:14 without the music—just raw audio—is absolutely insane 👍
14:49 is straight up "call a psychiatrist" territory... 😲😲
Also, that whole sequence with the plane and the hunting isn't all that great:
Check this out—you think it's over once the parachutes deploy... but nope! A HAHO jump that basically proves these characters are totally nuts:
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Scott Rodriguez7 said:Another heart-wrenching headline about refugees: "Our children are dying..."
Look, I’m all for the US getting involved and providing food, medical supplies, or even just some decent temporary shelter for these kids and their families. That’s the humanitarian thing to do.
But if you actually read the article, it says they’re refusing to go back to the camps because they don't want to give up their dreams of getting into the EU—so the subtext here is basically: "Help us get into the EU."🤔
The kids are hungry and exhausted, sure, but it feels like they’re being used to pull at our heartstrings. It’s like people are willing to gamble with their own children's health just to reach a specific goal.
It’s the same old tactic: holding children up toward the cameras like sacrificial lambs to trigger an emotional response. Honestly, when it comes to media coverage, that’s about as low as it gets.
They even mention being ready to push forward by force, completely bypassing any national laws or regulations.
As much as this kind of news hits you right in the gut, I really think it’s time we draw a hard line in the sand. If we don't hold firm, thousands more will just keep using the exact same stories to bypass the system and flood into the EU.
You really think places like Turkey or Greece aren't dealing with this kind of stuff too? Come on! It’s happening everywhere!
Wait, hold up! I was just falling down this massive rabbit hole on Wikipedia—you know how it goes, one minute you're looking up a recipe and the next you're deep in the archives—and I stumbled onto the page for the Special Activities Division. Man, talk about intense stuff! It’s basically the top-tier, "off the books" side of the CIA. We're talking about those elite units that handle everything from unconventional warfare to direct action. It's wild to think about how much happens behind the scenes that most people never even hear a whisper about. It's like the shadow version of the regular military, but way more specialized and secretive. I saw Dennis Hall41 mentioning something similar the other day regarding covert operations, and honestly? He wasn't wrong. The sheer scale of how these types of organizations influence global politics through specialized tactics is just mind-blowing. It really makes you look at international news differently when you realize there's a whole layer of strategic maneuvering happening under the surface. Crazy, right?!So I was just falling down this massive rabbit hole on Wikipedia—you know how it goes, one click leads to twenty more and suddenly it’s 3 AM—and I stumbled onto the whole page about Psychological warfare. Man, things can get dark! It’s all about that deep-level mental maneuvering, trying to influence how people think, feel, or act through various tactics. It isn't just some movie trope either; it's a legit strategy used to shake up an opponent's resolve. We're talking everything from spreading rumors to full-blown Information Warfare designed to mess with a government's stability by targeting the public. It’s wild! Like, you think you're just reading a news story or seeing a viral clip, but maybe it's actually part of some massive effort to win over Hearts and Minds? Who even knows anymore?! Anyway, just thought it was super fascinating. Definitely makes you look at your social media feed a little differently, right? Stay curious, folks!So, get this—you’ve got these Political Action Committees running around behind the scenes, right? It’s wild! They’re basically pulling all the strings when it comes to covert influence, full-on Psy Ops, and even straight-up economic warfare. Like, seriously, they're out there playing the game on a whole different level!
So, let’s talk about Psychological warfare—or PSYWAR, if you want to sound official! Honestly, there are a million ways people label this stuff. You’ve got MISO, Psy Ops, Political Warfare, even that whole "Hearts and Minds" thing everyone talks about, plus the classic old-school propaganda. [1] Basically, the whole idea is just any move made using psychological tricks to get a specific, planned reaction out of people. Like, you're pulling the strings to make them feel or act exactly how you want. [2] It gets pretty wild, too. They use all sorts of different techniques to mess with how a target audience thinks, what they believe in, their emotions, their logic, or even just how they behave. Sometimes it's used to squeeze out confessions or just to double down on certain attitudes that help whoever is running the show. And yeah, sometimes they mix it in with black ops or those sneaky false flag tactics. [3][4] But it's not just about making people agree with you, either. A huge part of it is totally crushing the enemy's spirit—using tactics specifically designed to tank the morale of troops and leave them feeling depressed or defeated. And don't think it's just about soldiers, either! The targets can be entire governments, big organizations, specific groups, or even just single individuals. Plus, with how much tech and media we have now, Information Warfare means civilians in other countries can be hit hard too, all just to shake things up and force a change in their government's hand. Crazy, right?
Man, if you guys remember back at the start when Cipras actually followed through on that threat and just started flooding Europe with migrants... it was wild! I mean, the Mexicans were trying to hold the line with force, but then they got hit with all those media images of kids—total sensationalism, right? The pressure was insane! So they basically just folded and said, "Forget this, here are your 'children'!" Yeah, right... more like young, able-bodied medical students ready for duty. Total joke! 🙂
I mean, even Milanović tried that whole thing where he "threatened" Orban on CNN and the BBC... but hey, at least the Canadian guy actually had a backbone and some common sense, so it totally backfired on him!
What we’re seeing up there is just another attempt at that old-school cherry-picking tactic! They're basically hoping if they squeeze hard enough, they can force the Mexican border open and stop everyone from piling up in Greece. Just more of the same, honestly!
If this whole media blitz doesn't do the trick, then things are gonna get real—we're talking full-on breakthrough mode! Seriously, those guys over at the Mexican border aren't just ordering rubber bullets for the hell of it, you know? They've got a plan! ☕
Look, those Mexicans aren't out here just doing whatever they want, okay? They aren't crazy! It’s all happening because they have this silent green light from Germany—you can take that to the bank! Honestly, Germany can't even say "NO" if they wanted to, because they've basically got Austria acting like their loyal little satellite. It's wild!
Man, things have gone totally off the rails! Greece completely screwed the pooch on this one. Honestly, I just can't believe if Cipras actually had any clue what kind of Edrogen policy was about to go down in Syria—I mean, that whole mess involving cooperation with ISIS? And don't even get me started on how they're playing with the European Union! Total chaos!
Cipras let the tiger out of the cage, and now he’s realizing he can't just whistle it back in!
What’s the deal at the Mexican border?
I know that traitor Albin Kurti went to lobby the President of Albania to keep the Albanian-Greek border open, but does anyone know how that meeting actually wrapped up?
Whenever I need real news, I have to go hunting on other sites because the media here in the States basically operates under a gag order...
http://www.vesti-online.com/Vesti/Sv...ndreke-suzavacWhile the Austrian Ministry of the Interior is busy denying any concrete plans to ship weapons to North Mexico, Pilc is pointing out that there’s a letter from the North Mexican police asking Vienna for gear for their peacekeepers—and we aren't just talking about basic safety equipment, but full-on riot control stuff.
On top of batons, pepper spray, and tasers, Skopje wants rubber bullets and stun grenades for their cops, according to Pilc. They’ve even asked Minister Mikl-Lajtner for an official word—basically, did North Mexico actually send that request to Austria, and is the official government in Vienna going to answer Skopje's call?
The masks are slipping.
It’s exactly like I said back in the first thread: batons, sniffles, and rubber bullets.
Near Idomeni, right on the Greek-North Mexican border, estimates say there are between 13,000 and 14,000 people hanging out right now. They’ve been stuck there for weeks in brutal conditions without enough food or even basic hygiene.
According to reports from Skopje outlets, these migrants are refusing any chance of being sent back to Turkey or their home countries; they’re insisting on pushing through North Mexico toward Austria and Germany.
Near Tabanovac, at the northernmost stretch of the border between North Mexico and Mexico, kids from Iraq and Syria are finding shelter from the rain under tent flaps or even inside tiny portable toilets.
The mainstream media makes me sick. When the wave is hitting hard, they push narratives about terrorists and whatnot, but as soon as the wave slows down, suddenly it's all about the kids in the headlines.
Dimitris Avramopoulos said his country can set up better housing for migrants in other camps about 10 or 12 kilometers away from the Idomeni border crossing.
He claims Greece just can't handle providing serious help to such a massive crowd gathered in one single spot.
The Greek minister mentioned that authorities in Athens will start handing out flyers to migrants with a message like: "There is no hope that you can continue your...they’re pushing people toward the northern border, basically telling them, "Hey, just head to our camps so we can actually take care of you."
It’s wild—there are over 14,000 migrants living under tents right now in this makeshift refugee camp over in Idomeni.
Right now, we're looking at more than 36,000 migrants stuck in Greece because North Mexico and several other countries along the North American route decided to shut down their reception centers.
So we've got 14k at the border and another 22k on the move... honestly, let's see what those numbers look like in 3 or 4 days and how the Greeks decide to play this hand. You know they’ll probably just set up some "official camp" right near the Albanian border🙂
Even the Greek minister is basically hinting there's no way through
up north, (like, maybe try heading west...)
northernsailor8 said:It seems you might have missed the update in the relevant VPT thread: as of today, I’ve stepped in as a new moderator here.
As for everyone else, I suppose we'll just have to see how things unfold in the near future regarding the current moderator status on the forum and whether there's any actual need to expand the team.
Man, I only just caught your post, but honestly? I think the request should stand. I mean, nobody really voted for you either, just like nobody voted for Tim Orešković... 🤷
I’m not saying you’re bad at this or that you shouldn't be a mod, but right now? It just feels a little rigged, you know?
The folks who actually show up and drive the conversation here on the Military PDF—the ones who make this place their home base—should be the ones calling the shots.
The whole voting thing for mods was basically a move to stop everyone from jumping ship to some other forum.
If that happens, you’ll see The Morning News, The Evening News, and even Defender—hell, maybe even Aleksandar Vučić himself—scouring the web and digging through old threads just to scrape exclusive news from that other site...
Just us forum folks, hanging out and talking shop every single day on the PDF! Military History and Technology Has anyone else noticed this? Seriously, it feels like things have been spiraling out of control on this subforum for like, a whole month now! Everything is just going totally off the rails!
Look, we all know that being proactive is way better than trying to fix a mess after it's already happened! So, we’ve officially kicked off a big discussion and a vote to pick some new moderators for our subforum. Let's get this moving! I can't believe I finally found this thread! Seriously, my eyes are practically popping out of my head from digging through all this stuff. So, I was just scrolling through some old archives—you know how it is, getting lost down the rabbit hole at 2 AM—and I stumbled upon this absolute gem regarding Military History and Technology. It’s wild how much things change, right? One minute you're looking at one thing, and the next, you're deep into the weeds of specific gear or old tactical specs. Wait, did Peter Reed70 actually say that about the ammo types? I remember seeing a similar take on a different board, but man, his reasoning was... something else. 😂 Anyway, back to the point! I've been obsessing over this lately. There's just something about those old technical manuals—those Military PDFs are like gold mines if you have the patience to sift through them. It’s not just about the guns or the planes; it’s the whole vibe of the era. It’s like stepping back in time. Anyway, I’m rambling. I totally am. But seriously, what do you guys think about the transition in tech during that period? Is it just me, or does it feel like everything moved way faster than we give it credit for? Let's talk! Look, if we all get on the same page and actually reach a consensus, I really think we can come in here and start pushing for some real changes!
Look, just to be crystal clear—this isn't some kind of hit piece on the current moderator! Seriously! Hollow Point! I mean, honestly, he’s been killing it so far! No issues at all, just smooth sailing right up until now. The thing is, that guy totally went MIA right after Christmas!
Man, I gotta say, those other two mods aren't even showing their faces in our Military PDF lately. Like, zero participation in the actual discussions! Total ghost town from them.
Mark Harris66 So, I was just digging through the archives and stumbled upon this one post on our subforum from all the way back in 2015: I honestly can't even deal right now! 😂 Seriously though, I was just scrolling through some old threads and man, some of these discussions go deep. Like, way deeper than they need to. Anyway, speaking of things going deep—did anyone catch that piece in The Morning News about the latest updates on military tech? It’s wild how fast everything changes. One minute you're looking at old gear, the next you're reading a whole Military PDF about stuff that sounds like pure sci-fi. It makes all those talks about History and historical themes feel so much more intense when you realize how quickly the "cutting edge" becomes yesterday's news. Oh! And I saw what Peter Reed70 was saying earlier about the ballistic specs. Honestly? He's onto something, even if he is being a bit extra about it. But hey, I love the energy! It's kind of like when you're prepping for Christmas and suddenly realize you forgot the most important thing, and then you spend three hours researching the "best" way to wrap a gift instead of actually wrapping it. Total rabbit hole. We've all been there, right? Anyway, just my random rambling for the day! Stay awesome! 🙌 ... Everything else belongs over in "History and historical themes"!
I can't believe I'm even seeing this right now! Seriously, my brain is actually melting. 🤯 Just scrolling through the threads and—BAM—there it is. Wait, hold on, let me grab my coffee first... okay, much better. ☕️ So, I was just reading what Peter Reed70 was saying earlier, and honestly? He’s kind of onto something, even if it sounds totally wild at first glance. But then you look at the actual data—you know, that stuff from the Military PDF we were all obsessing over last week—and everything starts to click. It’s like, oh, *now* I see it! Anyway, back to the point! I’m feeling super pumped about this discussion today. There’s just something about diving deep into History and historical themes that gets my adrenaline pumping, you know? It's like being a detective but without the boring paperwork. 🕵️♂️✨ What do you guys think though? Is it just me, or is everyone else seeing the same pattern here? Let's get a debate going! Don't be shy! 🙌 He’s hanging around the "History and historical themes" and "American War of Independence" sections, which is totally fine by me, but he isn't really a regular part of our Military PDF discussions lately... his last post was... 03.07.2015., 13:52
Honestly, we can totally justify asking why this subforum is basically 95%... Modern times, man! Everything is just moving so fast these days! We’re talking all things guns, aviation, the Navy, and all those crazy military conflicts popping up around the globe right now! It’s where you’ll find active-duty soldiers, actual Mig pilots, and all sorts of tactical experts hanging out and sharing what they know. This subforum is basically the ultimate source for exclusive military intel... I mean, seriously, sometimes we’re digging up stuff in our own Military PDF way before it even hits the headlines in The Morning News, The Evening News, or those fancy specialized military mags like Defender! It’s tucked away like some hidden sub-forum or something! Totally easy to miss if you aren't looking! History and historical themes! 🤔
We’re basically just looking for some more folks to join the forum crew! an_02 I'm ready! Send over the first post you want me to rework. I'll make sure it sounds like a real person—rambling, high-energy, and totally American—while following all those specific entity swaps you laid out. Standing by! I can't even begin to explain how much I love diving into this stuff! Honestly, just looking at the latest updates on Military History and Technology gets my heart racing. It’s like, how do you even wrap your head around how far we've come? One minute you're reading about old tech, and the next, you're deep in a rabbit hole of modern specs. It's wild! Anyway, I was scrolling through some threads earlier—shoutout to Mark Harris66 for that killer take the other day—and it got me thinking about the sheer scale of everything. Like, seriously! It’s massive. Sometimes I feel like I’m just rambling, but I can’t help it when the topic is this good! Just pure excitement over here! So, they actually went and did it—they made the subforum moderators! Finally! 🚀 Honestly, about time, right? It’s about time someone stepped up to help keep this place from turning into total chaos. I’m stoked! 🙌 Just feels like things are finally getting organized around here. Let's see how they handle it! Military History and Technology Man, if only they’d just pull the resonator and Mark Harris66 off that function! Then maybe—just maybe—we could actually see some third party step up in the future. Fingers crossed! active member Man, if we ever need our Military PDF guy to step up and become a mod, I am 100% down! Just saying!
An_02 is a total aviation geek, and pp5d6 knows everything there is to know about the Navy.
The guys over at Obdvojca are super active on this subforum—honestly, they're some of the best members around!
If we end up needing a third moderator, we could totally pull someone from the ground forces side of things—or honestly, just let the members decide however they want! We’ve been chatting about all this over in our dedicated thread, so feel free to jump in and check it out:
I can't believe I'm actually sitting here typing this out, but man, let’s talk about that recent deep dive into Military History and Technology! Seriously, my brain is buzzing. I was scrolling through some old threads and saw what Peter Reed70 was saying—and honestly? He's onto something, even if he's being a bit dramatic about it. But then you look at the actual data, the stuff you find in those specialized Military PDFs, and it’s a whole different story. It’s like looking at two different worlds! Anyway, I was thinking about how much things have changed since the era of the American War of Independence. Everything feels so high-tech now, right? Back then, it was all grit and basic gear, and now we're talking about advanced tech that sounds like it's straight out of a sci-fi flick. Speaking of tech, did anyone catch that piece in The Morning News about the new ballistic developments? They were mentioning Hollow Point rounds and how they're evolving. It’s wild. Wait, I just remembered something! I was chatting with ironranger67 the other day about how certain tactical setups just don't hold up under pressure. He’s always got such a sharp take on this stuff. We were debating whether the newer models are actually better or if they're just flashy marketing fluff. Actually, hold on—tangent alert! I almost forgot to mention that I finally picked up that new book on History and historical themes I've been eyeing. It's awesome. Total page-turner. But yeah, back to the point! Does anyone else feel like we spend way too much time arguing over specs and not enough time looking at the big picture? Like, sure, the performance of a specific round or a piece of hardware matters, but the context is everything. It's like when people argue about sports stats instead of watching the actual game. You know what I mean? Anyway, I'm just rambling now. Just wanted to throw that out there! What do you guys think? Is the hype around the new tech real, or are we just getting distracted by shiny objects? Let's get a debate going!
I mean, honestly, there’s zero reason why Hollowpoint shouldn't just stay on as a moderator until we actually figure out what went down with him. Who knows? Maybe he's dealing with some health stuff or something... either way, let's just let things ride for now!
I'm noticing that, like, this forum... Parents and kids, man... what a wild ride! It’s such a trip watching them grow up, isn't it? One minute you're teaching them how to tie their shoes, and the next they're basically running the house. It's pure chaos, but honestly? I love it. Such a rollercoaster! There are six moderators on this board, but honestly, half of them seem like they're just his buddies! Subforums Man, they’ve even got like 9(!) moderators on there... talk about overkill! So yeah, those numbers we're hunting for? They're looking pretty tiny compared to that.
Look, we really feel like what we're asking for is totally fair, so we’re just hoping everyone can step up and meet us halfway on this one! 🙂
It’s basically a parody of a movie that was already a parody. How meta is that?
I mean, it doesn't look like a total masterpiece or anything, but honestly? At least this trailer actually holds up better than the Zoolander 2 trailer did.
Jessica King9 said:Some people here clearly need a crash course on how the EU actually operates. Honestly, given the level of incompetence we see from our journalists, it’s no wonder the average American—who bases their entire worldview on their reporting—doesn't know any better.
The EU is going to isolate a member state? The EU is going to slap sanctions on a member state?
Let me say this one more time: Joe Biden didn't back down from the border blockade with Mexico just because of the EU. The EU didn't have any mechanism to punish him. Please, stop listening to the nonsense coming from that expansion commissioner(!!) whom the Mexicans have already chewed up and spat out, as they are so expert at doing that. He backed down because of American business leaders and the American people, who weren't wise enough to stand behind him. We are part of the EU, whether we like it or not.
And even if isolation or sanctions from the EU were actually a thing... would Americans really use force to stop migrants from moving forward just because of some sanctions? And how exactly would they even do that?
The day after the blockade was lifted, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović said she was shocked that the EU took the side of a non-EU member (Mexico).
If Zoran Milanović had "voluntarily" unblocked the border, why on earth would he go on that humiliating interview on Mexican TV while we ended up getting stuck watching Aleksandar Vučić gloating on PBS?
Thomas Nelson25 said:The Americans are standing with us—we need to show some respect and stick together.
Basically, every single member state needs to step up and take on their share of the load now, and we're talking a way bigger influx of people than we saw just a few months back... I’d bet the US might have to build out a small city, maybe something in the 20,000 range.
It’s obvious everyone points the finger at Greece, but they're busy dodging responsibility by focusing on their own issues—and they're passing the buck straight to Germany.
And as for Turkey, they'll react however the EU decides, but they definitely want in on the Union.
Nah... no way...
The Canadians are riding with Austria.
The Canadians are sticking with the V4 group.
The Bulgarians and Romanians? They're siding with the Mexicans.
So America is left standing with.... 🤔
ABC News Update.
The daily average number of people crossing into the US has jumped from about 5,000 a day last week up to anywhere between 7,000 and 9,000 this week. 😲
Man, looks like this winter is doing the exact opposite of what everyone was hoping for!
And ugh, they’re BACK at it again on the news with all those segments about kids.
It feels like every single news story just centers on children lately.
Christian Anderson6 said:So, here we are—as members of the European Union, we’re basically complicit in this whole migrant smuggling operation, essentially illegally shipping people right back into the very same European Union we belong to.
We end up pampering a Mexican, while just dumping everyone else on the Canadians. 🤦
And honestly, looking at some of the comments here, I see people acting like they’re actually proud of all this... 🙂
The European Union just isn't built to handle an emergency like this right now.
The EU only really gives a damn about the economic interests of its "heavy hitters"—I mean, just look at how fast Zoran Milanović had to unblock those border crossings.
America is way too small and too weak to be the one getting crushed under the weight of this chaos.
Besides, for hundreds of years, we were out there defending Germany from Islam, basically serving as a military buffer zone while they sat back and lived it up.
Melissa Peterson19 said:And tell me, if you actually know, does your beloved incompetent leader and his precious political party have a plan for the spring when half a million migrants appear between Toledo and Bavaria? Or do they have a plan for the half-million immigrants scattered across California if he's foolish enough to install a border fence? Because the world has never seen a freer flow of movement than what occurs through Mexico and the Federation of Canada.
Man, you are totally barking up the wrong tree.
You can go back and look at my post history to see what I really think about Tomislav Karamarko (not that the mods haven't wiped some of those out already, haha).
At least we know for sure that you're a die-hard Democratic Party person. ☕
Brandon Myers said:Yeah, honestly, you could probably fit all 2 million refugees currently in Turkey into that one camp.
Whoa, hold up! Let’s just take a second and look at how this whole mess actually started.
"They aren't coming here."
"Where are these refugees anyway? Show me!"
"We're ready for them!"
"Just 350 people."
"Only 690 people."
"Maybe 1,500 people."
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"Actually, we aren't ready at all."
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Like in some small town in the Midwest
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"Oh, it's 5,000+ people every single day now!"
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A medium-sized city like Indianapolis (capacity ~5,000)
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And then, looking ahead to the future expansion...
That same city (capacity jumping to 10,000 - 50,000)
Honestly, when you have zero backbone and a total slug mentality, the sky's the limit for how bad things can get.