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Nickname change (read first post!)
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Can I change my username to dustyfalcon122
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Technotise - EDIT i ja (2009)
in Movies ·
The movie is actually pretty solid. If you're a sci-fi fan, it's definitely worth your time. Honestly, I don't even mind how much it leans into that cyberpunk vibe... it's not like there's a ton of high-quality stuff in that genre lately anyway...
The Magical Negro trope
in Movies ·
Is Alfred from the new Batman a Magical Negro? Honestly, it fits the description from Wikipedia cited above 100%:
Aside from the fact that side characters in like 95% of movies have absolutely zero backstory or motivation—which is just how scripts are written these days—Alfred is actually a really well-defined character. His entire life's purpose seems to be helping Bruce reach his full potential 🙂
Because some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.
Aside from the fact that side characters in like 95% of movies have absolutely zero backstory or motivation—which is just how scripts are written these days—Alfred is actually a really well-defined character. His entire life's purpose seems to be helping Bruce reach his full potential 🙂
The Magical Negro trope
in Movies ·
This honestly reminds me of those racism allegations people throw at games. You know, like when the main character is a white guy stuck in the middle of Africa during some zombie apocalypse, and naturally, he’s out there taking down Black zombies.
Killing Black zombies is considered racist, but killing white zombies? That's totally fine.
Then you have those roles for the wise, spiritual, but dirt-poor "fairy goodmother" type characters—it feels like every single racial or gender group gets a turn playing one of those. Just think about Ben Kenobi,
or Clark Kent's father in the movies, or even this year's female Oscar winner.
To me, actual racism is when you single out any specific group as being "special" and then go after everyone else the second someone dares to even touch them.
Black people should be subject to the same jokes as any other racial, religious, cultural, or subcultural group. They aren't inherently different or more sensitive than anyone else.
The last two episodes of South Park were absolutely spot on regarding this issue.
Killing Black zombies is considered racist, but killing white zombies? That's totally fine.
Then you have those roles for the wise, spiritual, but dirt-poor "fairy goodmother" type characters—it feels like every single racial or gender group gets a turn playing one of those. Just think about Ben Kenobi,
or Clark Kent's father in the movies, or even this year's female Oscar winner.
To me, actual racism is when you single out any specific group as being "special" and then go after everyone else the second someone dares to even touch them.
Black people should be subject to the same jokes as any other racial, religious, cultural, or subcultural group. They aren't inherently different or more sensitive than anyone else.
The last two episodes of South Park were absolutely spot on regarding this issue.
Gamer (2009)
in Movies ·
Harold Howard7 said:This one left a massive impression on me, which is saying something because it’s incredibly rare for a movie to actually blow me away.
I absolutely loved every single bit of it—from the psychedelic atmosphere and the acting to the action, the plot, and that mind-blowing ending. I ended up watching it twice in just two days, and I honestly think it deserves to be back on screens soon. For me, it’s a perfect 10/10.
I'm totally with you. My only gripe is that the ending felt a little too "Hollywood," but everything else was just top-tier.
That singing and dancing at the end (and that part in the middle with the Black actor)—it's just completely out there, totally psychedelic (Dexter is the king!).
Look, let's be real here, people—the actual plot in this movie is on a whole different level!
The atmosphere, the acting... man, the whole presentation is just incredible. It totally pulls you in.
Real-world examples of the harm caused by atheism and atheists
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Man, you’re practically begging for a ban at this point 🙂
But wait, what exactly does the team offer that's "positive"? And what kind of "answers" are we actually talking about here?
The rest of this is honestly so childish I can't even bring myself to respond...
2) Atheism doesn't offer anything positive in return—it just fails to provide any real answers to life's toughest questions about the universe and our existence.
But wait, what exactly does the team offer that's "positive"? And what kind of "answers" are we actually talking about here?
The rest of this is honestly so childish I can't even bring myself to respond...
Real-world examples of the harm caused by atheism and atheists
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Are you really looking for a ban? 🙂
But wait, what exactly does Teizam offer that's "positive"? And what kind of answers are we talking about when it comes to those big life questions?
The rest of this is just so childishly written that I can't even bring myself to comment...
2) Atheism doesn't offer anything positive in return; it provides zero answers to the most difficult questions about the universe and humanity.
But wait, what exactly does Teizam offer that's "positive"? And what kind of answers are we talking about when it comes to those big life questions?
The rest of this is just so childishly written that I can't even bring myself to comment...
Who is the deadliest operative?
in Movies ·
Frank Moore4 said:I honestly can't believe Westen didn't get a single vote. I guess people just haven't seen the show. 🤷 It’s such a shame, though—I’d tell anyone to go watch it, because the series is seriously legendary. Plus, Mikeov's buddy is none other than Bruce Campbell. 😁
Westin never actually killed anyone as a hitman...
Just a reminder, the thread title is "The Deadliest Hitman"
Transformers
in Movies ·
Honestly, the movie is just solid. I don't really get why all the fans are complaining so much...
Maybe the plot doesn't follow the cartoon beat-for-beat, but pretty much all the core elements and the way the story unfolds are right there (yeah, including the Kamehameha and that final fight).
Not to spoil too much, but while the fight choreography could have been a bit sharper, the special effects are actually pretty decent overall.
Maybe the plot doesn't follow the cartoon beat-for-beat, but pretty much all the core elements and the way the story unfolds are right there (yeah, including the Kamehameha and that final fight).
Not to spoil too much, but while the fight choreography could have been a bit sharper, the special effects are actually pretty decent overall.
Call of Duty
in Movies ·
http://www.petitiononline.com/RRH53888/petition.html
A petition to get this guy to finally stop making films. Seriously. He actually promised that if we could rally 1 million signatures, he’d just call it quits and retire from filmmaking once and for all. 🙂
A petition to get this guy to finally stop making films. Seriously. He actually promised that if we could rally 1 million signatures, he’d just call it quits and retire from filmmaking once and for all. 🙂
It looks totally psychedelic. Give him a chance before you start hating on him.
No matter how good the original Holden Caulfield was, he definitely had his fair share of "WTF" moments too.
No matter how good the original Holden Caulfield was, he definitely had his fair share of "WTF" moments too.
Body of Lies (2008)
in Movies ·
At its core, this movie is really just a drama.
It’s set within this incredibly gritty, realistic world of espionage and global terrorism.
And honestly? As a drama, it hits the mark.
It’s set within this incredibly gritty, realistic world of espionage and global terrorism.
And honestly? As a drama, it hits the mark.
9/11 Conspiracy
in Movies ·
wiredtiger10 said:The funniest part about this whole thing—seriously—is how people still ignore the facts. You bring in the experts, the pilots, the engineers who actually designed those buildings, aviation pros, even people trained specifically to fly... and they all say the same thing: those alleged hijackers could barely handle a Cessna. One of them supposedly hits a skyscraper just a few stories up? Look, I’m no pro, but from my experience messing around in Microsoft Flight Simulator, that kind of maneuver would be a massive stretch even for a top-tier pilot—maybe even impossible. There are just way too many holes in the official story. Like, how do you blame a handful of guys when they're clearly still alive and well? Or why haven't they released the footage from all those dozens of security cameras? Where's the plane debris? Not at the Pentagon, not at any of the four crash sites. And then there's the sheer absurdity of three planes hitting the Pentagon and both WTC towers right here in the USA—the most heavily defended nation on Earth. You've got experts swearing it's physically impossible to bring down the WTC towers like that, saying it looked exactly like a controlled demolition. We're talking about three WTC buildings going down, and one didn't even get hit by a plane!
This is just one documentary I've watched on the subject, but I honestly don't get how anyone can see all this evidence and still swallow the official narrative. I just can't wrap my head around people believing these fairy tales.
Anyway, peace out.
It isn't about what you believe, it's about the evidence.
I mean, it doesn't matter how many entertainment industry experts claim something "can't be," or "looks like," or "I don't see anything at all"—that means absolutely nothing.
The official version is backed by evidence, and no matter how hard it is for a regular person to wrap their brain around it, that evidence is irrefutable.
The media just gives you... show business.
I'm telling you again, what you personally choose to believe doesn't change the facts one bit.
The truth is singular, and most of the time, you have to actually work to understand it.
If you want more, there's a massive thread dedicated to this over on Alternative.
Jumper
in Movies ·
redowl90 said:Pretty bad movie. I’d suggest steering clear of this one.
The dialogue and character development feel incredibly juvenile. It’s just your typical American blockbuster that wouldn't stand a chance in Europe. Honestly, I hope it stays that way.
Thanks White, your takes have always been more than solid so far 🙂
Production notes for 28 Weeks Later
in Movies ·
28 Weeks Later is an absolute blast of a trashy horror flick. Even if we just ignore the whole thing about zombies on steroids who can apparently sprint a 100-meter dash in 9 seconds—which, let's be honest, leaves a ton of plot holes—there are some pretty wild details you might not have noticed:
The zombies always seem to track down the main protagonist. Doesn't matter where they go or when. It’s like they have GPS built into their DNA.
The zombies can see perfectly fine in pitch-black darkness. Total night vision.
The U.S. military is a complete disaster when it comes to "containment." They couldn't keep a rabbit in a cage, but when it comes to mass slaughter? Suddenly they're experts! (Bring on the napalm!).
A Mercedes-Benz station wagon can somehow withstand chemical weapons and still run perfectly after sitting out on the street for an entire year.
If a combat helicopter spots a car tearing through downtown New York City at 120 mph, the assumption is immediately that zombies are driving it. Which, of course, results in a full-blown barrage of Tomahawk missiles and miniguns.
All that heavy weaponry on the helicopter is basically useless anyway, because the rotor blades are way more effective at shredding things!
Despite all the nonsense, the movie is totally worth watching. It's one of the better zombie horror films out there, packed with violence, claustrophobia, awesome scenes of people turning, a decent bit of backstory, and even some solid acting!
The zombies always seem to track down the main protagonist. Doesn't matter where they go or when. It’s like they have GPS built into their DNA.
The zombies can see perfectly fine in pitch-black darkness. Total night vision.
The U.S. military is a complete disaster when it comes to "containment." They couldn't keep a rabbit in a cage, but when it comes to mass slaughter? Suddenly they're experts! (Bring on the napalm!).
A Mercedes-Benz station wagon can somehow withstand chemical weapons and still run perfectly after sitting out on the street for an entire year.
If a combat helicopter spots a car tearing through downtown New York City at 120 mph, the assumption is immediately that zombies are driving it. Which, of course, results in a full-blown barrage of Tomahawk missiles and miniguns.
All that heavy weaponry on the helicopter is basically useless anyway, because the rotor blades are way more effective at shredding things!
Despite all the nonsense, the movie is totally worth watching. It's one of the better zombie horror films out there, packed with violence, claustrophobia, awesome scenes of people turning, a decent bit of backstory, and even some solid acting!
What have we learned from movies?
in Movies ·
Anthony Kim18 said:But does a gun even work underwater?
In those F/X movies, they make it look easy...
LOL
What have we learned from movies?
in Movies ·
Linda Gonzalez16 said:Are you being for real right now?
Yeah.