Posts by Kimberly Anderson22

I mentioned before that I was actually pleasantly surprised by how faithful Tom Tykwer's movie adaptation of perfume was to the book. Honestly, I just really wanted to visually experience that specific atmosphere of Paris and Grasso that you get in the novel. I don't think I would have been happy if the director had decided to transpose the whole plot to the 21st century, maybe mixing in reality shows or some other modern nonsense that I'm already sick of.
The novel is intentionally constructed quite conservatively (at least until near the end).

But, that doesn't mean I always want a frame-for-frame replica of the scenes from the book. Especially when there are already several faithful adaptations out there—sometimes it’s actually refreshing when a director goes a little 'crazy' and tells the story a bit differently.

That one scene I complained about isn't really an issue for me as a deviation from the book, but rather as a mismatch with the character's personality in the MOVIE. Even in the novel, a sentence like "a tear rolled down his cheek" wouldn't have fit him at all.

granitecrane said:Regarding the On Every Street album, it isn't bad, but it feels a bit like stumbling around in the dark while trying to mimic the Brothers in Arms era.

For me, When It Comes to You is the standout track on On Every Street. It’s nothing massive or over the top, just really nice and laid back...

Back when I used to listen to Dire Straits on constant repeat (God, that was 😬—probably over 15 years ago now), the B-side of the 'Brothers in Arms' album always left the biggest impression on me.

I’m honestly just relieved to find out I'm not the only one who finds those high-register keyboard sounds in some of their faster tracks a bit grating.

And, I guess I'm just curious... does anyone else feel like 'Ride Across The River' is... I don't know, something truly special?

Lisa Rodriguez84 said:I know exactly what I mean. It’s about how that kind of music actually reaches people.
Classical music gets "distributed" through fancy concert halls, whereas folk-pop hits via records played at places where people get drunk and end up fighting. You find crowds gathered at those venues, and those clubs are always packed with all sorts of characters. And then you have the wild types, cheering for pop singers on the street in old beat-up cars with the windows rolled down.
Meanwhile, classical music holds this "highbrow" status...
But Goran Bregović, he carries that pop energy through people in suits, concert halls, and upscale parties, so even the crowd outside ends up appreciating that style of music.
Am I right?

Personally, I think it would be interesting to try and define the psychological gap between the alternative crowd—you know, the rockers, the electronic dance fans, and other "mass appeal" listeners—on one side, and the hardcore pop-country types on the other.

Often, urban music is blasted loudly too. When R&B and Rock n' Roll first showed up in the 50s, the older generation was absolutely horrified; they probably wanted to ban the very spots where kids in black leather jackets hung out, listening to that "wild" music and occasionally getting into scuffles...

I wonder if quietbadger34 actually enjoys that trashy pop-country stuff.

I might partially agree with him, though I’d love it if people here could try to be a bit more specific about why that genre is considered such low-quality music—which, in my opinion, it is.
What's the actual difference between, say, letting loose at a concert, unleashing some wild energy, and the fundamental psychology of a rock fan versus a fan of that tacky commercial folk? What is it about the attitude of a rocker, or even just someone who likes decent dance music, that makes them more relatable than those folks listening to that rural-style pop?

Also, based on the little bit of that junk I've been forced to hear, it isn't always just that overly dramatic, "heartbreak" vibe—sometimes they're being ironic, almost making it clear they aren't being serious at all, just leaning into that whole "we're the craziest ones out there" trope.

I guess I should probably start by saying... well, I don't really know where to begin, actually. Maybe it's just one of those days where everything feels a bit scattered, if that makes sense? Anyway, I was thinking about what was said earlier, and I suppose I'll just share my two cents. It’s funny how things work out sometimes, isn't it? I mean, I might be wrong, but it seems like we're all just trying to find our way through the noise. It’s a bit overwhelming, I guess. But anyway, let's just see where this goes.

I guess I'm just sitting here thinking about things... maybe it's the weather, or maybe I've just been staring at the screen too long. It's funny how certain thoughts just drift in, isn't it? I don't really have much to say, per se, but I felt like checking in. Just a bit of wandering thought, I suppose. kaže: I've never quite been able to wrap my head around how some people can actually sit there and listen to country music. I mean, I guess everyone has their thing, but it’s just... I don't know, it's never really clicked for me. So, my girlfriend sent me a text yesterday with some old-school country song attached to it. I had to ask her... like, you know I don't really listen to that stuff, right? And I think she knows exactly what my stance is on country music, I guess. She’ll probably be the one to answer... I guess I just can't quite find the right words to describe what I'm feeling on my own. Maybe she'll put it better than I ever could. I think I finally had this sudden realization... it just clicked. It seems to me that people who gravitate toward country music—you know, that raw, sentimental stuff—might be doing so because they find themselves reflected in those lyrics most clearly. I suppose it’s often folks who might struggle with expressing their own emotions or maybe just don't care for anything too abstract. I mean, it's not necessarily about intellect, I guess... maybe some people just have a hard time putting words to what they feel. It’s possible that English-language pop songs would have the same effect on them, but they probably wouldn't quite grasp the nuance there. These songs, though... they're just so simple, yet somehow so vividly life-like in their complexity. Or maybe that's just how it feels to me. So, I was thinking... you know how it goes when you're falling for someone? You head down to a local country bar, maybe grab a drink, and suddenly every single song playing over the speakers feels like it was written specifically about your life. It’s kind of wild. Most of those tracks either perfectly capture the heartache or they actually offer some sort of way out—a little bit of closure, I guess. And then there are the people singing along, just pouring their guts out, expressing everything they're actually thinking through the lyrics. Maybe after a couple of rounds, everyone starts feeling a bit better, too. Honestly, I think the whole experience is basically just a form of group psychotherapy. Or maybe I'm just overthinking it, but it really does feel that way, doesn't it?

It’s an interesting question, I suppose... and I have to admit, being here on the Psychology board, I was kind of hoping for something a bit more insightful than just your typical online shouting match.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that fans of country music are just people who struggle to put their feelings into words, or maybe they just have a hard time grasping the lyrics to an English song... I guess. It’s probably more complicated than that, though.

I mean, I guess it feels like emotions don't always need to be put into words. Sometimes, you know, it’s actually much easier to express what you're feeling through other means... and I've always felt that music is one of those alternative, maybe even more natural, ways to get everything out. It just has this expressive quality that language sometimes lacks, I suppose.

I mean, fans of other genres aren't always exactly gifted with the gift of gab, either... and honestly, even some of the songwriters themselves? I guess there are plenty of guys out there who are absolute musical geniuses but just can't seem to find the right words when they open their mouths.

It really comes down to the specific blend of emotions you feel, the way you live your life, and how you choose to express all of that, I guess. It’s more about a certain vibe—a lifestyle and an emotional frequency—than anything else.

I guess when you look at heavy metal fans, most of the music they listen to is really just an expression of their own sense of rebellion, or maybe that raw wildness, or even just a certain kind of pride... I don't know. It's hard to pin down exactly, but it seems to be how they project all that energy.
I guess I’ve been thinking about this lately... there seems to be this one distinct difference in how Western music works. Even when it’s absolutely drenched in emotion, it feels like there’s this underlying sense of pride holding everything together. It's like they keep those feelings somewhat contained, you know? Like a certain level of restraint or keeping things to yourself... even in something as raw as the blues or soul. Maybe that's just my take on it, anyway.

When you listen to folk music, I guess you could say all the restraints just vanish. It’s like... everything comes flooding out at once. Emotions leak from every direction, expressed in this way that feels almost too theatrical, maybe even a bit tacky if I'm being honest. It's just very unrestrained.

Even when you set aside the whole overly sentimental, tasteless emotional angle—which, let's be honest, can be a bit much—there’s still that underlying irritation with the actual sound itself. It’s got this weird, synthesized, almost Middle Eastern woodwind vibe that just gratingly cuts through everything. I guess it’s more than just the music, though. There’s something about the mental makeup of the people behind these lyrics and tracks... you can just sense their mindset bleeding through every single one of those compositions. It's hard to ignore.

I mean, there's probably a whole laundry list of other things that get under my skin. I guess... if you want to, maybe just put them into words? Just let it all out. 😁 I guess... I don't know... there's just something about that inherent resilience of theirs. It’s hard to put my finger on it exactly, but maybe it's just how they handle things. Just an observation, I suppose.

Muslim said:The diplomat, former ambassador for the United States of America, and writer Ernest Hemingway was
converted to Orthodoxy and accepted being anAmerican.!
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Do you have any idea why he changed his faith and his people?

I think we really need to emphasize what hollowhawk412 wrote here.

Ernest Hemingway never, unlike Harper Lee, ever identified as an American writer, even though he switched to a different dialect after moving to New York City. And honestly, he never converted to Orthodoxy. He just saw himself as an American.

But then again, I guess... why is this topic even touching on politics at all?

Ben Kingsley was truly outstanding. You have to admit, the craftsmanship of the film is top-notch.
But, I can't quite say I was blown away by it.

When a movie leans this hard into being heavy and tragic, the only thing that really makes it work for me is that "eye-opener" effect regarding certain aspects of American culture that trigger these kinds of tragedies—kind of like what you see in Crash or Mystic River.

I guess the basic goal of all that heaviness and tragedy is just to give a little adrenaline shock to people who are lacking it... you know, teenagers, or maybe middle-class folks living somewhat mundane lives.

It feels like the tragedy is just being forced; like someone already pointed out—the "femme fatale" doesn't even show up for months.
Then, the government forecloses on a house over a mere 500 bucks, kicks a woman out, and then immediately wants to cancel the shares.

And then, there's the rational, decent Colonel who just can't seem to explain to the woman and the cop that he's the legal owner, and that they should be directing their anger toward the state instead. I mean, how can you expect a guy to just throw away roughly 130 thousand dollars????
How does Kingsley's little boy not realize his father is trying to help this woman, who's basically a "broken bird," rather than trying to stop him with a gun?
And how can he not use his authority to just tell the kid to drop the gun??

Hmm, I didn't really feel the same way. 😢

When I first saw the trailers, I honestly thought—okay, just another comedy I'll probably skip (even though I generally enjoy comedies and tend to be pretty forgiving with them).

Then I happened to check IMDb and noticed that, for a comedy, it actually holds a pretty decent rating, even if there were quite a few harsh reviews mixed in there. So, I figured I'd give it a shot. I was expecting something along the lines of American Pie, or maybe at least something like There's Something About Mary.

But, well, I ended up being disappointed.

(By the way, I'm not looking for an argument here. It's just... one person's opinion, I guess.)