Ethan Garcia8 said:When the new Penal Code was passed recently, they bumped up the penalties for soft drugs. The Republicans pushed it through. It seems like they view drug use as a much bigger threat than domestic violence. For example, there was just a case out in Indianapolis where some kids got handed two years for "dealing"—and we're talking about 12 grams of weed, which is basically just 10 joints. 🙂
And honestly, screw the GOP, just for kicks. The elections are tomorrow. I’m rooting for a total washout for those old-school establishment types. 😁
I know about that situation in Indianapolis. And yeah, the current administration toughened the laws regarding marijuana; basically, they made it so it doesn't matter how much or what you're selling, the penalty is the same. But, to be fair, even during the Democratic Party's time in power, it wasn't decriminalized.
What exactly does the right wing have to do with these specific laws? I mean, were the penalties for abuse actually higher when the Democratic Party held power? Or was smoking weed somehow more acceptable back then? It all feels like the same old story to me.
Increasing the penalties for domestic violence is definitely necessary... though, let's be honest, we should just be glad it's even listed as a category at all. Up until very recently, domestic violence wasn't even recognized as a crime under the Penal Code.
Maybe you should go talk to a medical professional about this?
An abortion can lead to infertility, but honestly, it’s not nearly as common as people used to claim back in the day. Still, I guess you can never be 100% certain about these things. Maybe you can be 90% sure, though.🙂
Look, they might not be the absolute pinnacle of cinema, but he did a solid job regardless of the movie itself. That’s a separate issue—whether you actually like him or not. You claim to be a fan of Keanu Reeves, yet you haven't really landed any massive, career-defining roles in all these years; it feels like you just play the same confused guy over and over again... (well, except for being John Malkovich). I like him too, mostly because he’s a genuinely likable guy, but let’s be real: he isn't some legendary acting powerhouse. He’s more of a solid middle-of-the-road performer, I guess.
People against Larry Flynt, The Score, Primal Fear, Generation X, Fight Club, The Italian Job, 25th Hour....👍
I wouldn't say he lacks a solid list of great roles... we already mentioned some of Cusack's best work 😉 , though I suppose the rest just comes down to personal taste. As for the argument that Edward's physique looks a bit too lean, well, I don't know, I actually quite like it. I've never been a fan of those overly bulky, steroid-heavy types...😍
I still have a soft spot for Thomas. He’s a talented actor, even if he did act like a complete lunatic for a while there...
So, just to clarify—are we judging these actors based on how much they let themselves down physically or through their off-screen behavior, or are we actually looking at their craft?
Personally, I've found the recent performances from Keira Knightley, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, and even the legendary Al Pacino to be pretty disappointing lately...
Then there’s that old movie starring Keanu Reeves where he has this bizarre relationship with his mother, *The Grifters*... And honestly, *Flight Controller* isn't some rom-com either, and I suppose *Hi-Fi Audio* isn't much better.
Ugh, I’m torn here... I honestly think Norton is the more polished actor, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Cusack (and his sister, too🙂), so I guess I’ll just vote for both.😎
They don't have anything to do with the ocean, but; Betty Blue Goonies Love on a Green Diamond a French film starring Sophia Marcea la Boum (I can't quite recall how you'd say 'Tulum' in English)
...since I watched them for the very first time during my summer vacation back in the States...😉
Anna Faris is absolutely brilliant... she has this knack for being goofy, and she’s really leaned into her comedic timing in her recent films. Just Friends is a pretty solid, charming little comedy... I’ve always had a soft spot for those low-key, effortless comedies (as long as you skip the overhyped ones like 😍).
In the same ballpark as that movie, you've got Bad Girl (I'm not sure how they titled that one here), that flick with the curvy Gwyneth Paltrow, and Wedding Crashers.
Back in 1970, the absolute definitive anthem was Bridge Over Troubled Water Simon & Garfunkel... and I think it held onto that number one spot for about two months straight. I don't know... maybe nowadays hits just cycle through the top of the charts every couple of days because we live in this weird, synthetic era, but I can't help but wonder—where did all the actual artists go, the ones this whole discussion is supposed to be about? 😁
There you go... take a look... in a single year, about four or five different songs rotate through that number one spot on the charts...
Okay, but those are just numbers from a single Billboard Hot 100 chart. You have to consider rock charts and everything else, not to mention the best-selling album lists. For instance, Evanescence sold five times more albums than 50 Cent, even though they never actually hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
I'm not quite sure what you're trying to get at—are you suggesting that hits don't cycle through the charts as frequently today as they used to?