Posts by goldenhound32

Maybe Hedwig and the Angry Inch? I haven't actually sat down to watch that Film, but if my memory serves me right, there was some band featured in it somewhere.

Carol Jackson45 said:The original post isn't asking if the song is actually good; it’s asking why we hate it.

I tend to read the entire post; the title is often just irrelevant fluff.

"Could someone explain to an uninitiated listener what specifically is wrong with this track that makes it so irritating?"

Two points/questions here. Two: there is logic to it. One: the bass, yes or no.

Gregory Walker15 said:I have to ask: I’ve never actually heard Proud Mary. Is that something I should be ashamed of? 😁

I suspect you actually are, though perhaps you haven't quite grasped my true identity yet.

Personally, I’ve never been able to get on board with "Proud Mary." Even from a purely technical standpoint, the instrumentation just doesn't land for me, and don't even get me started on the lyrics. They feel incredibly shallow, wouldn't you agree?

Carol Jackson45 said:Every single one of them

I suppose people generally understand what they’re looking for. A street performer will play something they know hits the mark—something catchy enough to draw a crowd. It might not appeal to you or me, but then again, you can't survive on niche tastes alone. It’s the same logic applied to a major radio station.

The song itself is solid. Just because it gets overplayed doesn't mean I'm going to write it off; that would be an irrational way to approach music.

I was watching this documentary program—one of those psychological studies where they observe people's reactions.

The setup involves a man (the subject) and a woman sitting across from one another.
They sit there, locked in intense eye contact over the table.

Then, the woman places a bowl of soup in front of him, which the researchers immediately identify as his absolute favorite.

Suddenly, she pulls a toilet brush out of a Target bag—it’s brand new, mind you—and plunges it straight into the broth.

Naturally, the man loses any appetite for the meal.

Does anyone here actually believe that "dipping" wouldn't be an issue? Is it truly a rational way to view things to suggest otherwise?

nobody and nothing said:Anything else isn't strictly "necessary"—and if that's the case, life just becomes a slow crawl toward the grave, leaving one to wonder what actually makes a human life worth living.

in the selection

cro Fag said:what kind of patient would even watch this?
I don't follow

If someone is looking for filth, why not just suggest they go watch actual porn?
😕 🙄 😕

lol
Someone clearly took a hard fall. Their own head, most likely.

Lawrence Booth2 said:Are you talking about that serial killer series???

Pink Flamingos is pure cult trash. Total John Waters vibes.
Regarding The People's Temple, I wasn't particularly fond of it; most of their madness felt quite tedious to me... though, I wouldn't say the filmmaking was poor. They managed to capture the atmosphere of the era quite effectively enough.
Did any of you realize that Charles Manson is actually the most notorious prisoner in the history of the USA?

A truly superb film; it would have transitioned seamlessly to a Broadway stage production
One finds oneself questioning whether the strength lies in the performances or the script itself... quite an impressive directorial debut, all things considered
I have been attempting to track down a copy for quite some time now, but no luck so far : (

Jessica Nguyen85 said:and that you're quite rude, too...

So that’s your take, huh? I’m noticing there are plenty of people here who think the same way.

That staircase scene (in my opinion)... she hits him with this sudden burst of misguided confidence, clearly thinking it's 'the right thing to do' in that moment—you know, a little ego trip—but then she just completely folds under his intense passion immediately after.

Yeah, things get weird whenever people start discussing her vocals.
In any case, she has an incredible voice, but the songwriting can be hit or miss... *Selmasongs* and *Homogenic* are top-tier albums, whereas *Medulla* had a great concept but the execution felt off (personally, I found "Where Is the Line" featuring Mike Patton to be way too repetitive).

Honestly, does anyone even care...

The acting is solid (John was particularly impressive) and the direction is top-tier, though I can't shake the feeling that something is missing to elevate it from good to truly great.

I found that sequence toward the end where John takes those people out (with the shotgun, I believe) to be completely nonsensical; it just felt totally unrealistic... honestly, I can't even recall now if they were actually ganging up on him before he opened fire, or if they even fired a shot at all?

Truly a sickening piece of cinema... I felt this persistent sense of unease throughout the entire runtime, even during the moments that weren't overtly explicit. It’s a genuine shame that I’ve missed out on everything else this director has put out.

It was a decent enough film, though I found the gun scene at the end to be rather poorly executed... then again, Polanski frequently fumbles his depictions of violence—much like that brawl in Ninth Gate—so it isn't exactly a shocker.

velvetsailor23 said:The movie is actually quite exceptional. I found the Happy Tree Friends clip particularly striking—the way they explain things so casually while everything falls apart is just spot on.😁

That particular scene is what really stuck with me... it was hauntingly beautiful. It felt almost like watching a cheery morning talk show host cheerfully walk you through the various ways you might die or kill someone else... truly masterfully done.

Tutuolaf said:The film is missing something...

I find myself feeling the same way; it’s lacking that certain spark required to make it truly great. As it stands, it remains merely very good. I found myself particularly struck by the sequences where the protagonist manipulates the puppets... the manner in which they convey "emotion" through those dolls is nothing short of brilliant.

I view this piece primarily as a drama with touches of humor, certainly not as a comedy.

Truly impressive... you’ve got the atmosphere, the acting, and then that whole sequence with the elevator... it’s just masterfully done. You even pick up a new bit of vocabulary along the way; epiphany.
I am simply at a loss, however—how on earth could a film this good remain such an obscure little gem?

Nancy Cook said:I’m left with a bitter taste in my mouth after that film. Perhaps I set the bar too high, or maybe it was just the timing—watching it right on the heels of *Y Tu Mamá También*. I can't quite put my finger on it. Regardless, I won't be recommending this one. 😛

Honestly, who else out there actually thinks it’s a good idea to recommend a movie that isn't even remotely entertaining? It’s a strange habit, really.

To be honest, it’s a damn good film. I can't quite decide which story hits harder... though I suspect we might see more from Alejandro Gonzalez down the road, provided he isn't just recycling the same tired themes he used in 21 Grams.

Jose Miller17 said:Maybe the font was ugly or the bio was weak, but who honestly cares? None of that is going to explain why the ship went down—unless we're looking for answers from Jessica Nguyen85, apparently... you know what I mean? ;-)

Even if the protagonist had murdered all three of them, would you still just shrug and say "who cares"? There has to be a line somewhere, a point where you finally have to admit, "Okay, this is actually too much."