Posts by Jerry Martinez50

It’s a total nightmare, honestly.

Just like all of Clint’s recent hits, I know I'm going to love this one. That critic's trash talk? Guaranteed to be total nonsense.
Ebert gave it a thumbs up. And look, Dedica might not have much of a reputation, but he's a huge fan of Clint's work. That's more than enough for me.

Nicholas Chavez70 said:In Mad Max, you won't find any cutting-edge technology (at least, I didn't catch any 🤷), nor will you see high-tech scanners, advanced computers, or futuristic weaponry; if anything, the whole thing leans heavily on vintage muscle cars—which, let’s be honest, guzzle fuel like they have a massive leak in the tank, making every drop of gas worth its weight in gold 🙄. They drive these rugged, custom-built rigs with what feel like ancient, heavy-duty engines and rely on primitive tools like hunting shotguns, crossbows, and the occasional old-school revolver. It paints a picture of a world crawling out from the ashes of an apocalyptic war, where survival means scavenging whatever scraps are left from the ruins of the old world, basically living off the leftovers of a fallen civilization. In fact, Mad Max served as a major inspiration for the legendary Fallout series (anyone who has actually played it knows just how brilliant that franchise is, though Fallout definitely offers a much more intricate narrative than Mad Max does) 👍

And that's the direct result of a civilization built entirely on oil. And what does oil represent? Progress.

What kind of reaction do you think someone would have after watching this movie?

And what do you think their reaction would be if I told them it's actually a dystopian film?😁

In principle, yes. It’s built on advanced technology—stuff we just don't have today.

Not necessarily.
Science fiction is all about exploring how scientific and technological leaps impact society and individuals. It predicts where humanity is headed or even imagines entirely new phenomena and tech. Plus, sci-fi sometimes dives into alternative history—those "what if" scenarios.
Analogy:
Mad Max examines the impact of scientific and technological progress on people and society.

Then again, genre debates are an old story. It's never easy to pin down exactly what belongs where, whether we're talking about books, movies, music... basically any form of art.

@rustywalker42
I see where you're coming from, I really do. But tell me, have you actually sat down and watched Letters of a Dead Man? Does that even count as sci-fi in your book?

Such an interesting take on what actually counts as overrated or underrated.🙂 wiredbison82 hit the nail on the head there...
You're spot on about half of this, but I have to disagree—Clint Eastwood is definitely not overrated, and neither is Meryl Streep.
As for Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise, people don't really value them nearly as much as they should.

Basically, the public tends to overlook certain directors on all the major lists, even if they eventually manage to squeeze their way onto one.

Atmospheric, well-acted, and intense. Still, watching the lead character dive headfirst into something he clearly knows nothing about feels like it borders on pure stupidity. Either that, or I just missed how all the pieces fit together. 🤷 7/10

The ghoulov page is such a fantastic guide for horror fans. I’ve honestly learned so much from them.🙂

If this is his own blog, and he’s supposedly such a great writer on there, why on earth would he bother ripping off other people's work for this forum? It just doesn't add up. Something about this feels totally off to me.

I haven't a clue, though I have my doubts. That said, the blog is truly excellent.

Even the zombies were just copies:

Get this—every single one of those six threads he started? They're all just copies. 😁 Car!

Maybe Powerbeat is actually Dejan Ognjanovic!😁

My apologies, I got the order wrong here!☕

I clicked through the link and saw Gulov's name pop up, so I decided to make a run for it... hahaha!

Donna Gray4 has the exact same list. This guy really knows his stuff!😁

Man, I'm stuck with this low resolution...😁😁
I really hope you guys wrap up these debates before New Year's Eve! 🙂

Three whole pages and you guys still haven't even settled on the what, the how, or the when...
When are we actually going to start seeing some real movie commentary? 😁

Yeah, though quite a bit of time has passed since then... so I don't really mind revisiting it, even if I’d honestly rather watch The Virgin Spring—it's just a much more drinkable movie. Regardless, this isn't a bad curriculum at all! There are definitely people out there who just can't bring themselves to sit through certain films, myself included. For instance, I just can't seem to get through a single Theodorus Angelopulos movie.

Count me in for five movies!😁