Chuck and Larry
in Movies ·
I am certain Sandler would find that absolutely unbearable... and since I find him utterly insufferable, I truly hope he suffers through it.
Home ›
swiftsurfer27 › Posts
Posts by swiftsurfer27
81 posts shown.
All that glitters isn't gold / Fool's Gold
in Movies ·
I had a wonderful time. To be honest, it really brightened my evening. You walk out of the theater feeling genuinely energized, already dreaming about those summer trips to the coast while listening to reggae blasting from the car speakers.
Chuck and Larry
in Movies ·
I found this movie to be quite poor. It feels as though the entire production was driven by an attempt to dismantle stereotypes and adhere to political correctness, ultimately resulting in a narrative where Sandler somehow avoids having to call his friend.
New Age spirituality: Can it actually save the planet?
in Spirituality ·
gentlemaker6;13072997 said:Can we actually save our beautiful planet and make it a place worth living in? QUOTE]
While I appreciate the sincerity and the good intentions behind starting this discussion, I find myself frequently wondering if this magnificent planet can somehow protect itself from us.😁
I must admit, I was left quite shaken by a certain perspective regarding humanity and the Earth. Specifically, I recall when Mr. Smith remarked that humans act much like viruses—a contagion that migrates to a new territory only after they have completely depleted the resources of the first. It is a grim, endless cycle.
Alien vs. Predator
in Movies ·
In theory, I thought it was a brilliant concept that could have yielded a truly great film...
However, what immediately killed my interest right at the start was the lead actress. Her voice was just incredibly grating and nasal, her makeup was excessive, and she had this overly stylized, "cool" persona—jumping around, that pretentious opening scene where she’s climbing over ice, and all that nonsense...
If they had at least cast Angela Bassett, it might have worked. To me, she comes across as fierce, athletic, and combative, yet still graceful without being superficial (assuming the role required a Black woman).
I’ve always believed that a character facing off against an Alien or a Predator should look terrified, battered, bruised, and completely disheveled—like Arnold, just relieved to be walking away with his head still attached. But instead,😁 we get to watch this woman leaping through a labyrinth as if she’s starring in some flashy 50 Cent music video.
However, what immediately killed my interest right at the start was the lead actress. Her voice was just incredibly grating and nasal, her makeup was excessive, and she had this overly stylized, "cool" persona—jumping around, that pretentious opening scene where she’s climbing over ice, and all that nonsense...
If they had at least cast Angela Bassett, it might have worked. To me, she comes across as fierce, athletic, and combative, yet still graceful without being superficial (assuming the role required a Black woman).
I’ve always believed that a character facing off against an Alien or a Predator should look terrified, battered, bruised, and completely disheveled—like Arnold, just relieved to be walking away with his head still attached. But instead,😁 we get to watch this woman leaping through a labyrinth as if she’s starring in some flashy 50 Cent music video.
Hitman
in Movies ·
Sarah Lopez6 said:Just finished watching...
It's actually good. Honestly, I might even go as far as saying it’s the best adaptation of a game out there right now.
Doesn't look cheap at all, the lead is killer, and the plot holds up—it's like Jason Bourne, except instead of being some soft pushover, he actually knows how to handle himself.🙏
My one gripe is that it feels a bit too talky. I mean, whatever, inevitable since we're following the main guy, but my real issue is how they did the whole female character thing. It's such a tired action movie trope... even she basically admitted there was zero reason to keep her alive...
I mean, just let him finish the job already. It felt so awkward. If he had just professionally taken her out at the end, the movie would've been freaking amazing... but nope, everything just leans into those same old clichés...
Still, the movie is pretty damn solid.👍
You’ve hit on the exact reason why I find most of these films so frustrating. If you are an assassin, you are an assassin. There is no room for hesitation or sentimentality when a trigger is pulled; it is simply a bullet and a target.
😠
Meryl Streep
in Movies ·
When I first watched Fight Club, I was really struck by that line Edward Norton delivers about her—calling her something bland and stereotypical...
Since then, I’ve sat down with Sophie's Choice, House of Spirits, The Devil Wears Prada, Adaptation, Bridge, and so on... and I can honestly say they aren't just good films; they are easily among my all-time favorites.
Since then, I’ve sat down with Sophie's Choice, House of Spirits, The Devil Wears Prada, Adaptation, Bridge, and so on... and I can honestly say they aren't just good films; they are easily among my all-time favorites.
This Is England
in Movies ·
Anthony Kim18 said:Who exactly are you trying to lecture regarding the history of the United Kingdom? 😕
Do we really strike you as a bunch of brainless skinheads?
It is a pattern we are already seeing right here in America.
Whenever I listened to those politicians back in the day—they sounded just like the old-school Republicans (including Sanders) leading up to 2003.
And today, it’s the far-right party and various minor factions.
They even use the exact same slogans.
If you simply swap out the United Kingdom for America, the comparison holds true.
There are people in America and across the states who (as you so aptly pointed out) use the same rhetoric found in the film; they just swap out the name of the country...
Well, that is what I am explaining to them. I was merely quoting you to provide context for the discussion... there is no need for hostility. 😁
This Is England
in Movies ·
Anthony Kim18 said:It’s a movie about patriotism; a story about love for one's country. It depicts various Pakistanis, Black people, and similar groups arriving in the United Kingdom to take jobs away from the English.
For two thousand years, the United Kingdom stood proud, yet now its very existence is threatened by early immigrants who don't even share the Anglican faith.
Nowadays, being English in the United Kingdom is considered a disgrace. Even the word "England" feels forbidden; people mutter it with hesitation.
Patriots are branded as Nazis simply because they are fighting for their homeland.
The flag of England is practically banned within its own borders.
An excellent film.
the irony
While the United Kingdom has indeed stood proud for two millennia, it also took great pride in plundering every corner of the globe it could reach. Now that it has finally brought all that wealth back home, the people from those once-pillaged nations are arriving to reclaim what belongs to them.
Although the film offers a fascinating perspective on social shifts—phenomena that will become increasingly common in "developed nations"... and perhaps one day, even here.
My Name is Earl (2005-2009)
in TV Series ·
Beastie Boys Sabotage and some slow-mo footage of the crew marching down the street carrying a sign...😁 👍 😁
Unforgettable movie torture scenes
in Movies ·
cosmicraven2 said:There is. Resident Evil. If you watch the DVD, there's a short interview featuring Marilyn Manson. Manson composed a significant portion of the soundtrack (while Beltram handled the rock elements, Manson did the main theme and those unsettling sounds that pop up throughout the movie), and he embedded certain frequencies in several scenes that the human ear can't actually register, yet they are designed to induce nausea. Some viewers actually did report feeling sick, though it wasn't strictly because of the frequency alone. 🙂
Thanks for the info.
If you happen to come across any other links or articles regarding this, please feel free to send them my way via DM or just post them here...
I definitely walked away from Resident Evil feeling quite unsettled.
Unforgettable movie torture scenes
in Movies ·
Anthony Kim18 said:all I know is that I felt terrible during the first half hour... probably because I knocked back two beers right before it started. After thirty minutes though, I kind of got used to needing a bathroom break (honestly, I was too invested in the movie to leave for a pee).😁
Even if an earthquake hit mid-scene... your first instinct would probably still be to look for a bathroom...😁
What I am curious about is whether there are any other films out there that have utilized this specific frequency to enhance the sense of surrealism for the audience?
Red Violin
in Movies ·
I watched it... the movie *The Red Violin*. Rather than focusing on a man's life story, we follow the biography of a single violin and the various souls it encounters throughout its "existence." I found myself deeply unsettled by the moment she stained it with the blood of her beloved.
And that sequence set in China was truly harrowing. Such unfortunate people.
And that sequence set in China was truly harrowing. Such unfortunate people.
My Name is Earl (2005-2009)
in TV Series ·
I caught just one episode recently (back when he was getting up early to drive his grandmother to the local county jail, so he couldn't get anything else done)...
And the law is clear!
Wait, don't tell me that show isn't running anymore? I was actually planning on starting it...
And the law is clear!
Wait, don't tell me that show isn't running anymore? I was actually planning on starting it...
Unforgettable movie torture scenes
in Movies ·
I can practically list half the movies out there just so I know which ones to steer clear of...
But if we’re talking about what truly gets under my skin—the stuff that genuinely rattles me—
The Matrix! Specifically those scenes where that weird tech enters through the navel...
Panov Labyrinth, with that visceral imagery of legs being severed and faces being crushed...
Marathon Runner, with all that dental horror...
And American History X, that scene where the man bites the stair...
...I suppose I'm just a sensitive soul... hehe
But if we’re talking about what truly gets under my skin—the stuff that genuinely rattles me—
The Matrix! Specifically those scenes where that weird tech enters through the navel...
Panov Labyrinth, with that visceral imagery of legs being severed and faces being crushed...
Marathon Runner, with all that dental horror...
And American History X, that scene where the man bites the stair...
...I suppose I'm just a sensitive soul... hehe
Life behind bars
in Psychology ·
Donna Sullivan7 said:I honestly think we’d have a much better discussion if we talked about the conditions in our prison system... they're just way too harsh and overcrowded.
Building new prisons? Or perhaps even the privatization of the penal system?
Who counts as a terrorist?
in World ·
In my view, terrorists are nothing more than manipulated underdogs who sacrifice their best years—and ultimately their lives—under the delusion that they are fighting for fundamental rights or some divine cause... all while their aging leaders lounge in opulent boardrooms sipping espresso and brokering deals with foreign powers.
Who counts as a terrorist?
in World ·
goldenmason172 said:It honestly doesn't matter; this is still a much better alternative than what Islam actually advocates for. In my view, this is significantly less evil.
"If you (you Muslims) do not go forth in battle, He will replace you with another people, and you will not be able to harm Him in any way. And God is all-powerful." (Quran 9, 39)
I find myself asking a very logical question: why does Muhammad view the more beautiful and gentle gender in such a way? What is the source of such frustration toward those who possess beauty in this world?
1. He permitted men to strike their wives.
2. He repeatedly suggested that women possess lesser intellectual capabilities.
3. He taught that the appearance of women in the afterlife is incredibly grim.
4. He allowed men to rape their female captives.
Where on earth are you getting that fourth point from? I know there is all sorts of things written in the Quran, but I simply cannot believe that fourth claim. Could you provide a link... just so you can convince me otherwise?
Life behind bars
in Psychology ·
They showed us that room with the 4-inch layout. That was about 7 or 8 years ago...
Life behind bars
in Psychology ·
I once spent some time in a correctional facility (though not as an inmate😁 )
The primary struggle they face is simply how agonizingly slow the time crawls by..
Those who possess significant financial resources tend to fare much better; for instance, they have the ability to order their own meals
Typically, there are four people sharing a cell... they aren't particularly spacious
My suggestions:
Consider this—a version of Big Brother set inside a prison...😁 instead of wasting millions of dollars on those tedious reality shows where uninspired kids sit in armchairs rambling about life without having any actual experience... let's film predators, killers, and listen to their stories... at least there would be substance to listen to. You could even bring in a stripper on a Friday night when the local bars are hopping. Now that would be a real show.
Whoever wins... the prize money goes to the victims... and the winner gets one year off their sentence
The primary struggle they face is simply how agonizingly slow the time crawls by..
Those who possess significant financial resources tend to fare much better; for instance, they have the ability to order their own meals
Typically, there are four people sharing a cell... they aren't particularly spacious
My suggestions:
Consider this—a version of Big Brother set inside a prison...😁 instead of wasting millions of dollars on those tedious reality shows where uninspired kids sit in armchairs rambling about life without having any actual experience... let's film predators, killers, and listen to their stories... at least there would be substance to listen to. You could even bring in a stripper on a Friday night when the local bars are hopping. Now that would be a real show.
Whoever wins... the prize money goes to the victims... and the winner gets one year off their sentence