Posts by Christian Taylor3

What kind of mindless & ridiculous polls are these? 🤷 Honestly, I’m feeling pretty deeply offended by the fact that you didn't include Paths of Glory on this 😕

How about Empire of the Sun?
The Bridge on the River Kwai?
Midway?
Flags of Our Fathers?
Full Metal Jacket?
Apocalypse Now?
Good Morning, Vietnam!
The Hurt Locker?
Taegukgi?

If you haven't seen them yet, do yourself a favor and just click here to check them out.

goldenhound32 said:@Christian Taylor3/">@@Christian Taylor3
What exactly is a VPN tunnel?

Nothing illegal about it, just more info on using a VPN here. It basically means you can binge your favorite shows on Hulu.com or dive into most of the films on The Auteurs without any hassle. In short—it’s pure bliss. Honestly, I don't even pay for a VPN myself (just figure it out, kid 😁).

Jessica Walker said:I'm starting this thread because I am honestly just so frustrated...
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There are actually some decent people on YouTube who have uploaded massive collections of films and series from the former Soviet Union. We're talking the legendary Andrei Tarkovsky, Sergei Parajanov, Alexander Sokurov, Alekas Bartas, and all those other "unsung heroes" from remote corners of the world like Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan...😛

It drives me crazy that you'll never see movies like these on our American television stations. Should I send a formal protest note to someone to get this changed? What's worse is that most people probably wouldn't even find these films interesting anyway, since there isn't a Wentworth Miller fighting for justice or an Angelina Jolie saving the world in them...

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Don't be so upset 🙂

Terry Mendoza80 said:btw, if anyone is interested, I know of a site I use to grab movies; the links are mostly RapidShare... there's a huge selection of European films, and the list says it has about 200 Russian ones too, so if anyone wants them, just shoot me a PM.

You don't even need to hunt for those rare & hard-to-find gems anymore; the revolution is officially called: theauteurs.com. Friends, please, take my advice:

New website: "The Auteurs"
Now this is cool:

Not everyone can make it to the Sundance Film Festival—especially if you are a school teacher or you live in Winnipeg (or both)—but that doesn’t mean you can’t recite all of Kubrick’s films in reverse chronological order, or that you are not desperate to watch the latest Kitano film that’s definitely not going to be released in your local multiplex. Thus, this site, which believes firmly in the idea that popular doesn’t always mean good. The site’s film library is brimming with visionary films that wouldn’t fill a single cinema in Belgium for a Week - not even a day.

But if you searched the world (all of it), you might just find an audience of a thousand for these rare cinematic treats. The site founders don’t think a thousand people should be ignored just because they happen to live in different time zones or far away from Belgian cinemas. If someone needed to make such a precise film, it means that someone, somewhere needs to watch it. More importantly, that someone might be you. Or Martin Scorsese (who also happens to be a member). You’ll also find Hollywood favorites, from Annie Hall to The Royal Tenenbaums. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter where films come from, as long as they come from someone’s mind. The Auteurs is not just about discovering wonderful new cinema or classic masterpieces. It’s also about discussing and sharing these discoveries. Heated debates and passionate arguments are welcome.

So, I finally signed up and took a good look around the site. Just to give you an idea of what’s available right now, you can dive into titles like:

L'avventura (Italy - 1960)

The General (United States - 1926)

The Mirror (Soviet Union - 1975)

Harakiri (Japan - 1962)

Cleo from 5 to 7 (France -1962)

Happy Together (Hong Kong - 1997)

The Sacrifice (Sweden - 1986)

Fallen Angels (Hong Kong - 1995)

Plata Quem Rosa (Spain - 1976)

Come and See (Soviet Union - 1985)

Black Orpheus (Brazil - 1959)

After Life (Japan - 1998)

Tropical Malady (Thailand - 2004)

The Son (Belgium - 2002)

Cops (United States - 1922)

The Blue Angel (Germany - 1930)

Faust (Czech Republic - 1994)

Food (United Kingdom - 1992)

And honestly, that’s just the first page of eight. Most of the stuff is free, though some require a five-dollar rental fee. Given how much we all tend to moan and groan about the current state of the movie industry, finding an online community actually dedicated to cinema feels like a win. You get access to fascinating films from all over, daily updates on indie releases, and a place to actually debate movies with people globally...

Seems pretty solid to me.

Basically, there's a massive pile of free movies (the resolution looks decent enough, sound is great, and the stream doesn't stutter even if your internet is acting up). It's perfect for hooking your laptop up to the big screen and chilling (assuming you don't mind English subtitles, obviously). Speaking of which, I actually have The Mirror by Andrei Tarkovsky running on my projector right now (just a heads-up, you might need a VPN for some of those free titles, which is an easy fix, but the rest should work fine without one).

I could probably bet money that it... John Smith He's finally filming that long-awaited Casablanca remake he's been talking about forever. 😁 Anyway, this is great news for San Francisco. It looks like Lustig—after everything that fell through—is actually making moves. Age of Aquarius Well, he finally dragged Hollywood all the way to America.

Matthew Anderson4 said:anarchy ☕
I think I might be coming down with that too 😁

Look, just stay true to yourself; don't go accepting anyone else's conclusions—especially not someone else's—even in your wildest dreams, because you are the one responsible for forming them. By the way, I find the current climate in the US absolutely fascinating; we're seeing entire alliances and movements cropping up specifically to push back against the administration. And let's be clear, these aren't some harmless little hobby groups. The landscape is shifting, slowly but surely.

Yeah, it’s pretty interesting. And honestly, a little shocking—not because people aren't interested, but because they seem to be actively welcoming all this nonsense with open arms 🤷. By the way, most of this stuff stopped being tucked away in the conspiracy theory drawer a long time ago. Personally, I don't care for any guesswork or speculation; I just want the raw, verifiable facts. For instance, look at this right here.



It strikes me as odd that you're surprised regarding Al Gore, considering it's a well-established fact that the guy acts as a spokesperson for the pharmaceutical cartel that handed us the swine flu. As for how much he's profited from the whole global warming movement, there's really no point in even wasting my breath on it.

My only gripe with Alex Jones is that in his radio shows, he ends up promoting all those doomsday food manufacturers and gun instructors. In other words, the guy is basically fighting paranoia with more paranoia. 😕

It doesn't really matter, this topic is more than welcome here.

God Bless Alex Jones!

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You're running late, way too 😁
late.

Gregory Taylor4 said:I mentioned the other day I’d look into this...

It just dawned on me that this whole thread is actually about that powder-covered disaster with the cross on his forehead.🤦 To be perfectly blunt, this entire topic is pure spam and really ought to be censored or just deleted entirely. Not to sound like a killjoy, but that book and movie about Zlatko don't actually exist; there's nothing out there but some poorly put-together clip on YouTube. 🤷 In other words, keep your "investigations" and observations to yourself—give people actual facts about a film, like an actual release date 😕 (or, if you'll excuse my phrasing, get a grip). Otherwise, none of this makes any sense whatsoever, unless it's just a targeted ad campaign for that preacher Zlatko's current book and CD. ☕

And as for Mr. Judge, if he keeps blowing taxpayer money on face powder and those custom made queer outfits of his, he should probably just leave the Church and start his own. It worked well enough for Ron Hubbard, so I don't see why he couldn't manage it too. ☕

Seriously guys, hats off to you—you’re actually more entertaining and way funnier than anything playing on the major networks right now.

p.s. found the donut.

I’m looking at this and I honestly can't believe my eyes—right after that "Kids, eat your fruit" bit (2:26), there's my face clearly visible. To make matters even better, someone actually managed to swipe my entire garden hose reel, including the full hundred feet of hose, just the other day.

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Do you happen to know Chris Rock? Look, do me a favor and ask him—maybe he spotted someone. I have this nagging feeling it was actually that high-as-a-kite guy Kiki from the South Side; I'm one hundred percent sure it was him. Tell him he owes me my hose, reel and all!

OT:

Not bad, though. You can tell the guys really put some effort into this. It’s actually kind of funny at points.

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Amanda Lopez50 said:Fair enough. 🙂 Even if it ends up being my problem... Julien Donkey-Boy I’ll probably always keep this one in my personal top ten. 🙂

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driftingeagle27 said:It’s probably a waste of time, but I guess I’ll have to sit through it for a few more days anyway.

Not a chance in hell. 😁 I'm just kidding, so take a look and let me know what you think. Anyway, don't forget to check out... Mr. LonelyAside from Gummo, this is easily his second best work.

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Amanda Lopez50 said:[Sheldon mode on]Not quite, my friend![Sheldon mode off]
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I think *Gummo* is a solid enough flick—it’s interesting and definitely packs a few memorable punches, like that spaghetti scene which really sticks with you, though the cat sequence isn't exactly easy to forget either. But if you ask me, Harmony Korine’s true masterpiece remains *Julien Donkey-Boy*. It’s this gorgeous, devastatingly moving, and honestly just brutal piece of filmmaking. Plus, it features one of the most beautiful performances I've ever seen; Ewen Bremner absolutely won me over with that role. I remember watching *Julien Donkey-Boy* for the first time and being halfway through before I even realized he wasn't actually playing himself. He was just that incredibly good. 😍It’s one of those films that just leaves you feeling incredibly small and completely powerless in your own life—the kind of movie where all you can do is scream into the void because there's nothing else left to say. Not to mention that "morning chaos, eternity chaos..." has basically become my permanent email signature at this point. 🙂 I’d love to believe that Harmony Korine might actually outdo himself one day and make something truly great, but honestly, I think that kind of breakthrough is only happening in some parallel universe.

Look, I can live with people praising Gummo all they want, but I absolutely cannot deal with those hideous smiley faces. 🙂

Like I said, absolutely. GummoNothing about this was an accident. Julien Donkey-Boy I watched this maybe two or three years ago, and honestly, calling it a movie feels like a stretch. It’s more like... an experience you regret having. Honestly, someone should probably just pass a law to ban it from existence. 🤷 Now I feel like I actually understand how Dante envisioned the deepest, most agonizing stretch of hell—that specific layer where the torment just goes on forever without any end in sight. It’s probably for that reason that this Harmony Korine flick doesn't... Never. I'm passing on this one. Not interested. Gummo It’s a completely different vibe altogether, honestly; I find myself circling back to his work every single year. That's exactly why those "terrifying" smileys you sent me actually make sense. 🙂)

Am I seeing things...



... a Gummo topic?!

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Terry Mendoza80 said:What are your thoughts? Assuming anyone here has actually seen it...

I saw it—back when I was just a kid—and I practically had to bribe my mom into feeding me spaghetti in the bathtub, plus some chocolate on the side 😁



Hands down, the best film by Harmony Korine.

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I don't know, maybe I'm totally off base, but this is what we're really waiting for:



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Ugh, I honestly can't stand it when people start preaching those "high-minded concepts" at me; it’s enough to make me lose my mind 🤷

placidmarlin3 said:Do short films count toward the total?
Because if they do, then The Last Supper is definitely my top pick.😍

Now you've gone and made me look bad; I completely blanked on that brilliant film by the great Sir Ivan.😁

therefore, let me fix my previous mistake:

1. The Last Supper
2. That wonderful Split night
3. Mirta learning statistics

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Emily Thomas3 said:Thank God it wasn't anything worse, and honestly, it's a bit of a bummer that it isn't a feature film, but whatever. Though, I wonder if Mirta considers studying statistics part of her American education or just general coursework.

Under the American system, obviously.

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split night and Mirta studies statistics (forgot about him), 😁

That beautiful American night



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David Price5 said:Just a third of a movie theater was enough to make the film worth it :-)

Honestly, that’s pretty fascinating. And that’s before it even hits a proper wide release. It’s hard not to draw a comparison to our own film industry, where some cynical critic will inevitably chime in with, "It’s just too difficult, there isn't any money" 😠 "The truth is, you American filmmakers just lack the ideas—and frankly, you lack the drive and genuine creativity even more"☕.

mistyheron4 said:The idea of AI actually defeating humanity genuinely terrifies me.
I mean literally, not philosophically. Historically speaking, it’s already happened, and quite frankly, everyone hasn't even had a chance to get their revenge yet. So 🥳🙂
If I were a suicide bomber, for instance, I’d have a few specific targets in mind.
First, major networks like CNN, then maybe some big national radio stations, and a few other spots.
Since the internet is so overwhelming and I'm physically limited, I wouldn't bother trying to mess with it.
Or, as that sweet little kid from Switzerland says while standing in front of the Mona Lisa with huge energy in the background—straight to the point: HI INTERNET 👋

Finally, someone with a sense of humor—sorry, a sense of humor, female, 😁

Yeah, this is a great article on the subject (there isn't much left to say, since everything has already been thought up 😬).



p.s. you guys won't believe this—right now, Americans are most terrified by a movie made for a measly $15,000:

This weekend was a big test for the mainstream appeal of ultra-low-budget horror movie "Paranormal Activity" as Paramount expanded its midnight shows to play at all hours of the day in 160 theaters. Word-of-mouth and a marketing campaign that focused on Internet buzz paid off handsomely -- "Paranormal" averaged a phenomenal $44,162 at each theater. That puts it in a virtual tie with with "Hannah Montana / Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds," a concert film that played only on pricier 3-D screens, for the highest per-theater average of all time for a movie playing at more than 100 locations.

$44K per screen is phenomenal. The movie looks certain to emerge as a phenomenon with buzz building toward 10/23 breakout into wide release.

Any of you who've seen Paranormal Activity - does it deserve the hype in your opinion?