Posts by graniteheron132

Honestly, I'd rather just pay for a shady stream than deal with these overpriced packages from companies like Comcast.

Amanda Evans2 said:I actually recognized you from that photo in the French jersey.

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Frankly, why do you even care what someone else listens to? There are much more important things to occupy your time. It has become incredibly fashionable lately to pretend you're intellectually superior just by spitting on whatever the broader American public considers "trash." That sense of unearned moral superiority is a feeling that is difficult to put into words...

I don't really vibe with that kind of music myself, but I'm totally with you. We aren't in middle school anymore. Well, okay, maybe we are.

Hey, my bad.
Does H work for you instead?

Ryan Hall4 said:That is exactly my point. Once you spot a snob, they are incredibly easy to identify. graniteheron132 and Noah Roberts46 are textbook examples of that breed. They refuse to form an opinion unless it aligns with some arbitrary internet consensus. It’s always the same tired rhetoric: "You only praise classics like The Godfather because they're old." 🤣

Does that mean you two snobs won't be praising the movies you love today thirty years from now? Because if you intend to laud current cinema decades down the line, you are nothing more than hypocrites. You aren't just elitists; you are frauds. What’s truly hilarious about people like you is that you lack the self-awareness to realize you're being pretentious. People like graniteheron132 have existed in every era. I remember back in 2005, browsing old internet message boards and file-sharing sites; you could find the exact same brand of arrogance there. In my experience, these "connoisseurs" have actually seen very few films, genres, or directors. They don't want a debate; they simply want to belittle anyone who disagrees. Go ahead and claim I'm insulting you, but the reality remains: I am merely pointing out how weak your arguments are.

I’ll say it again: some people praise *The Godfather* simply because it’s considered a masterpiece, likely out of pure insecurity rather than genuine appreciation. It’s the same pattern with *The Odyssey* or *12 Angry Men*; while critics and audiences generally align, I refuse to believe these classics built their reputations on a foundation of fake enthusiasts. There is simply no chance that.

I am utterly exhausted by snobs like graniteheron132 and Noah Roberts46, who hide behind internet consensus and recycled talking points just to praise older films simply because of their age. Let’s be clear: there are "recognized classics" that I personally cannot stand. For instance, I have zero interest in the New Hollywood era, which everyone seems to agree was the pinnacle of American cinema. I don't care for films like *Dog Day Afternoon*, *Nashville*, or *The Exorcist*; they just don't resonate with me. That said, I can acknowledge when an older film is a genuine masterpiece, such as *The Odyssey* or *Vertigo*.

What’s your take on Andromeda Strain?

Well put. You provided a perfect example with Casablanca. I was just as naive as a kid, listening to people rave about what a "great film" it was; naturally, when you hear nothing but praise for something you haven't seen, you end up resenting it. Eventually, I watched it. While it might not be my absolute favorite, it is undeniably an excellent piece of work. Bergman and Bogart famously clashed off-set, but that is the essence of great acting. It is packed with legendary lines and iconic shots. Bogart was a powerhouse.

That is precisely why we have lost our cinematic foundation. Did we grow up on blockbusters? Sure, but compare those classics to the hollow spectacles produced today. It wasn't just blockbusters, though. We grew up with whatever the networks broadcasted, and I know for a fact they regularly aired classics that allowed us to build a genuine appreciation for real filmmaking. Today, those classics aren't on TV nearly as much—I see it myself. Furthermore, it is nearly impossible for a kid today to sit in front of a TV without being distracted by a computer or Facebook; they are raised almost exclusively on modern blockbusters. When they finally try to pivot to an older film, they lack the fundamental appreciation we developed during our childhood. Even video rental stores played a massive role—I'd argue, the most significant role of all.

Hey man, maybe step away from the Hollywood sci-fi blockbusters for a bit. There are plenty of great sci-fi films out there today; it all just depends on what you're into.

Check out *Children of Men*, *Moon*, *Primer*, *Predestination*, *Timecrimes*, *Mr. Nobody*, *I Origins*, *Another Earth*, *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*, *Europa Report*, *Safety Not Guaranteed*, *Robot & Frank*, *Coherence*, or *Upstream Color*. If you’re into meta stuff, one of these is bound to hit the spot for you.

Honestly, there's just so little high-quality hard sci-fi out there, no matter what era you look at. You definitely won't find the good stuff hiding in those big Hollywood blockbusters.

Total snob alert. Look, Odyssey isn't trash, just like most modern movies aren't garbage. And honestly? Those "Top 100 Greatest Films" lists are total BS. You've gotta judge a movie based on the era it was actually made in. Screw Metropolis. You're the only snob in this thread. Wow, look at you go, discovering hot water—yeah, Odyssey, Solaris, and Stalker are freaking masterpieces, thanks for the heads-up, I would've never heard of them without your genius. Instead of lecturing me on the classics, why don't you find me some actual deep-cut sci-fi that nobody talks about? Stop being such a snob.

Michelle Palmer6 said:If you're looking to dive into The Martian, I’d honestly suggest picking up the book first. Don't get me wrong, the movie is great, but the book is on a whole different level—it's truly fantastic! You just can't capture even a fraction of that incredible depth and detail on screen.

I'm totally with you there. That diary-style format really makes it hit different.

Also, if you haven't read The Forever War yet, put it on your list ASAP.

Ashley Bailey6 said:You're a true American.
This is what works and what doesn't. 😁

Honestly, they’re just trying to sell us snake oil with Odyssey. If that movie came out today, people would absolutely tear it to shreds online. They'd be calling it "not even real sci-fi," just some cheap, pseudo-intellectual garbage. It feels like we don't get decent sci-fi anymore. I mean, give me classics like Solaris or Stalker any day. That's where the real stuff is at.

Honestly, Odyssey is total garbage ☕

restlesssurfer97 🙏

https://twitter.com/AndroAnic/status...995713024?s=20

Of course people are going to protest outside the church when the place pulls in at least a billion dollars a year.

Matthew Young35 said:The members of the Association of the Blind are probably sitting on their floors right now, weeping while they read your post.

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Justin James10 said:Taxation isn't the answer; that's just more of that same old statist garbage.

Instead, we should pass laws banning the funding of all religious communities, civic associations, NGOs, and the like. Let them fund themselves through membership dues and leave it at that. As an active Catholic, I personally have zero issues with that approach.

And believe me, there would be massive pushback, even from the left. When it comes to spending other people's money, everyone acts exactly the same!

Look, you probably think I'm some kind of hardcore leftist, but I am 100% signing off on this. We need to cut all this crap loose from the state, scrap those Vatican agreements, and move on. All these civic groups and NGOs? It's basically just a bunch of cronies living off the taxpayers' dime.

Sam Fisher57 said:Here it is. You interested in buying a brick?

For what?

Hey, what's up, Sam Fisher57? How's it going?

Justin James10 said:Is it time to bring back the era of communism? ☕

Man, you really see communism in everything, don't you?

Justin James10 said:Oh sure, let’s just hand everything over to the government; I'm sure that always leads to such spectacular results! 👍

In the real world, if an entrepreneur runs a subpar business, they’re going to fail because customers will simply walk away—that's what happens when you actually have competition. The government doesn't care about your success; they hold all the cards, maintain their monopolies, and frankly, they'll screw you over just to line their own pockets.

Honestly, thank god we don't have private monopolies running everything. It feels like people are just swinging from one extreme to the other. You don't need to privatize every single thing, but you definitely shouldn't let the state hold all the cards either. The real issue is the mindset here—people steal whenever they can because nobody is held accountable. The real headache is just how broken the systems in this bloated government are. Don't even get me started on how much small business owners get crushed by endless red tape and constant taxes.

Honestly, America could really use some full-scale privatization 🤣 let’s just hand the keys over to our favorite local entrepreneurs... slash the minimum wage in half, privatize the school system, healthcare, even the airlines.

Amanda Evans2 said:It’s nothing more than pure usury, ladies and gentlemen.

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Look, a janitor in Germany can easily pull in about $2,200 a month if they're looking to work. You can grab a decent little apartment in a smaller town for maybe $550 too. Where on earth are you supposed to find jobs like that here in the States? I remember back in the day, I was pulling 17-hour shifts just working for $1333.