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Daniel Kelly57 said:I'm not really into movies about addicts, so that stuff doesn't do much for me. ☕

I'm not really a fan either—but honestly, I don't think it's that overdone here? Like, he’s mostly just wandering through Oslo and stuck in his own head... isn't that the whole point?
They aren't playing it too safe—they aren't acting like they're just some narcs, you know?

Daniel Kelly57 said:So basically, since you didn't go all the way, everything boils down to your own fate.😉
I don't know. A confused and slightly lost guy falls under the influence of one specific character. If Oslo is existential for you, then The Master could be for me too.🍿You've got a ton of movies like that in your collection. Linklater totally crushed it recently with Boyhood. You also have Nebraska from a couple of years back. And if you aren't feeling Oslo, you can always go with that heavy-hitting junkie flick, Requiem for a Dream.🍿

I've actually seen everything you just listed.
I'll give you this—Nebraska is definitely existential, and Boyhood is more on a smaller scale.
But I don't think I'd ever go back to them on my own.

Oslo is seriously incredible to me—you really don't feel that way? 😁
Even the original version of Le Feu Follet is even more existential, but I still prefer Oslo.

Daniel Kelly57 said:Personally, my favorite is Cloud Atlas. Then there's stuff like Synecdoche, New York, which almost killed me with boredom while watching, but I somehow managed to power through to the end. Also a few from Terrence Malick. And Mr. Nobody. I also felt a bit nostalgic for The Master!

Everyone raves about Synecdoche, New York, but honestly? Boring.
I didn't even make it to the end, so maybe that's on me—maybe I'm just judging it wrong.

So, what makes The Master an existentialist film to you guys? 🤷

What movies come to mind for this kind of vibe?
Where people mostly just sit around reflecting on life—you know, passing time, the whole meaning vs. meaninglessness thing, maybe even that sense of isolation

It doesn't have to be the main theme, either—could just be one conversation in a movie that really stuck with you

Personally, I’d go with Wings of Desire, 31 August, Youth, and Broken Flowers.

Do you guys know any others where the main character—or just someone in the scene—is totally spiraling and wondering what the hell the point of it all even is? ☕

Catching "The Messiah" on ABC tonight at 11:50 PM
Rossellini recommended it—definitely worth a look? 👍

Casey White13 said:The Dinamo font.

Grab it from the old site here https://web.archive.org/web/20090321...o/Default.aspx—just scroll down to the font download section. 😁

Classic Mamić genius right here https://web.archive.org/web/20090331...3/Default.aspx 🙂

😲

It's a top-tier club—they even have their own custom font. 🙏
I don't think even Bayern Munich has one like that, right? ☕

Hey guys—does anyone happen to know which font they used for that letter 'd' in the Dinamo logo?

thanks 😁

The first part definitely hits harder than the second,
honestly—all that stuff she goes on about regarding cancer and whatnot? Just felt totally unnecessary.

I feel like De Niro is actually a better actor than Al Pacino now—you can really see the difference as they get older.
Way better.

Though, I gotta say, Al Pacino is starting to get a little old for me.

fadedranger2 said:Lately, I’ve been spiraling quite a bit over my scars. It’s becoming a massive weight on my shoulders, especially since I’m nearing graduation and constantly worrying about my future career and how my colleagues might perceive me. I didn't dwell on it this much before, but during a recent internship, I finally saw a glimpse of where I might actually end up working, and honestly, I felt such intense shame that I kept my arms covered in long sleeves just so no one would see. Since then, I haven't been able to stop wondering what people will think of me. My parents have definitely fueled this anxiety; they've warned me that it’ll be awkward and specifically mentioned that during job interviews—where there might even be a psychologist present—I should wear long sleeves to avoid any "problems." I feel terrible, and despite everyone claiming that physical appearance doesn't matter, we all know deep down that people notice everything.
To give you an idea, I have about 50 scars on my body from several years of self-harming. Thankfully, that chapter of my life is behind me, but the marks remain. The hardest part is that they're on my arms. They aren't all huge, and I don't have dozens scattered everywhere, but there are a few that are quite visible, not to mention if the inner part of my upper arms gets exposed. 👎 When I go to the beach, it isn't a big deal if I'm with friends who already know my history, but if I were with strangers, I’d feel absolutely mortified because once I'm in a swimsuit, everything is on display. I feel like I'll just look "crazy" or unstable because of them; my arms look like I've been through a war zone, especially in the sunlight when even the faintest lines become obvious. It’s a heavy feeling to carry. Not to mention, it just feeds right back into my social anxiety. 😢

I doubt anyone here can offer firsthand professional advice, but I figured I'd ask anyway. Does anyone have any perspective? What would you honestly think if a colleague walked in with scars like mine? I also find myself fearing the future—like when I eventually have children. I worry they'll be embarrassed by their mom, and I'll feel uncomfortable around other people. You can't change the past, but living with it isn't easy at all.

I mean, you wouldn't even judge based on that alone—so why on earth would you think anyone else would?
You’re making a wrong assumption here—you really think there aren't empathetic people out there? There are plenty who actually get that life and its messiness can push someone to a breaking point... right?

Quincy:

If I were the one hiring someone to deal with customers in a government office all day—and I had two people with the exact same credentials—I’d definitely go with the person who looks more conventional. Like, why pick someone with tattoos covering their entire arms or something that just stands out that much? Wouldn't you want someone a bit more low-key for that kind of role?

Scars aren't even that big of a deal compared to tattoos—I mean, people always jump to conclusions about tattoos being "eccentric," right? Scars... they just look like you've actually lived through something—an accident or an injury—you know?
I mean, come on—there are plenty of tattooed people working in government jobs anyway, especially if they just wear long sleeves... right?

Maybe start off wearing a long-sleeve shirt—I mean, nobody shows up to a job interview in a tank top anyway, right? Then, once you actually get to know them, you can show those scars and be real about your past. They’ll respect you for having the guts to be honest...
Once you prove yourself through pure quality—once you actually become indispensable—nobody’s gonna care about those old scars anymore, right? They won't even try to link your past baggage to the work you're doing... or the work you're capable of doing.

Man, I’m really sorry to hear that your parents are just bringing you down more—instead of actually being there to lift you up? That's rough.
But then you're gonna have to handle that all on your own—if you really want to go through with it?

So, what would you think if someone showed up to an interview with scars on their face?
Would you just write them off immediately—think they’re unstable or just "off"? Would you give them those weird looks and assume the absolute worst?
Would you pull the plug on their shot at the job right then and there?
What would your move be? 🤷

goldenskipper72 said:Anyone seen anything on Samson? I’m talking high-octane action, like how he just absolutely wrecks those Philistines—something more along the lines of the Hulk.
...it would be such a killer topic if they handled it with that raw, biblical grit instead of watering it down for some classic Hollywood vibe. I was wondering if anyone
knows if there's a version out there that's actually bloody, featuring thousands upon thousands getting slaughtered just like the Bible describes...

Man, I thought they did a pretty mediocre job with Samson in that "The Bible" series.

mistyseal8 said:Honestly, even the wedding part works—it totally fits my destructive Scorpio energy when it comes to sex. 😈 😁

I actually just went and Googled whether the director is a Scorpio...
☕ because that whole revenge theme feels so incredibly Scorpio.

Patrick Martin said:Passion, then miles of wasteland, then an Exodus that takes a bit of a different approach ☕

I still love all those others too, though, because the subject matter is just too powerful to ignore, especially those old Hollywood classics.

As for those modern TV series? I don't watch that kind of stuff at all.☕

shows 🙄
Don't knock it until you've actually seen it—this show is awesome. ☕
The set design feels so much like the Exodus era.
And hey, it wasn't just some random hit for nothing.
I get that the subject matter is pretty intense 👍
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Starting today...

http://www.nbc.com/ad-the-bible-continues 🙂

Just watched King of Kings and honestly? Not feeling it. It doesn't feel like the ultimate biblical movie at all—I mean, Jesus feels way too theatrical in certain spots, and his whole story just seems a bit surface-level.
I guess there’s some cool stuff to see, though.

To me, this feels more like a movie about the Roman Empire than anything about Jesus. I really don't get how anyone could call this the definitive film about him. 🤔

So I just realized the BBC has a new series out the ark
it's a fresh take on Noah's story.
I definitely need to check this out—fingers crossed it's actually as good as The Bible.

So, I was mentioning Augustine, Christian DuGuay
Alessandro Preziosi—who, by the way, was in that series Un Amore e Una Vendetta 😁—is such a talented actor.
It covers the life of Saint Augustine, his path to becoming a judge, and his whole conversion story. Plus, the movie is woven together with all his deep philosophical musings.
Highly recommend. 👍

I was actually one of those people who was totally blown away by how they handled the shift to Latin in The Passion of the Christ—it just felt right, you know? 👍

It’d be so much better if some of the characters actually spoke Hebrew, or even Palestinian Arabic—basically whatever people were actually saying back then—instead of just everyone speaking English? ☕

Nancy Morgan3 said:I thought Morgado was great too.
He brought this calmness to the role, and his voice is just as soothing; it makes the whole performance really easy to watch.
He just lives and breathes everything he says.
For me, the best part was when he picked up Matthew at the market.

I was actually talking to my brother about language stuff during the Passion last night. It’s not like I obsess over those details—I don't mind English (even if aliens spoke it)—but I saw that Three Musketeers movie the other day where the plot is between the English and the French, yet everyone is speaking American. 👎
So, the Passion is a nice change of pace. Of course, there's a ton of behind-the-scenes drama that leans more toward conspiracy theories, but let's stick to the movie itself.

Seriously though—I was totally blown away by how calm he played that role. It’s such a vibe. Honestly, it's a shame you didn't cast him in that new series you posted? He looks completely different with the shaved head—could've easily pulled off a whole new character.

It just radiates exactly what he’s saying—you know?
For me, the absolute best part was that scene where he picks up Matthew at the market—seriously, how much better could it get?

That scene was killer—Matthew is honestly so convincing too.
I really loved how they handled the whole Abraham and his son storyline—especially that breakdown of how they split off from the Palestinians. And honestly? I found the scene where Abraham sacrifices his son to be incredibly moving. It just felt so real.

wiredraven82 said:Gibson’s *Passion of the Christ* is the gold standard—and there's a very simple reason for that: the sheer level of archaeological and linguistic authenticity. I’m not sitting here debating theology or whether Jesus was the Son of God; that’s not the point. My point is the grit and realism of the era itself—the way they handled the language, the clothing, the footwear, the weaponry... everything. As an archaeologist, I have massive respect for Gibson’s eye for detail, just as I do with his work on *Apocalypto*.

If he hadn't ruffled the feathers of the Jewish community, who knows where his career would be today. He might still be the undisputed king of historical epics, but instead, we've essentially been left with *Apocalypto*.

oh shit, I never realized that.
I know everyone absolutely tore him apart, but I never actually considered that it might have tanked his career. 😲

The Passion of the Christ is phenomenal—and honestly, if you're saying as an archaeologist that everything checks out, that's just more proof it's solid. 🙂

I even know a few atheists who were totally blown away by that movie.
I mean, what other biblical film can pull that off?
It's just that good.

jadetiger37 said:Honestly, I'm totally fine with it.. I think he's a solid actor, so no complaints here..
But hey—if you dig the movie idea, you should definitely check out the book by Nikos Kazantzakis that Scorsese used for his film.. Though, let's be real, the book is better..

Thanks, adding it to my list—I've actually been hunting for something like this lately. There's one called Life of Jesus out in English that I'm planning to read too.
It seems more beautifully written than controversial,

but there's also that controversial documentary on the History Channel, Who Wrote the Bible? Or something like that. It's actually pretty good.

Just remembered a movie that absolutely blew me away.

Messiah by Roberto Rossellini🙏


The movie didn't have some massive Hollywood budget or anything, but man, it's pure art. It really focuses on what the author was trying to say about Jesus... ☕ And the way they portray Jesus is just different—he's kind of a cool, decisive guy.
🙂

jadetiger37 said:First off, I’d say Ben-Hur is easily the heavyweight in this group—if you can even count it in this conversation..

Not strictly about the Bible, but the subject matter is pretty wild—super controversial, definitely polarizing, and honestly not for everyone, especially if you're one of those people with super rigid, old-school beliefs:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095497/

- Solid concept, killer cast and performances, plus you've got Scorsese.. 👍

That’s usually considered the most successful biblical movie, right?

Besides, we don't have to stick strictly to movies about Jesus—anyone from the Bible works, I guess even a Pharaoh would fit here.

Moving away from the Bible for a sec, but it's an interesting topic—though pretty controversial and definitely not for everyone, especially those with super rigid beliefs:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095497/

- Great concept, stellar cast, and you've got Scorsese... 👍

It's kind of hard to picture De Niro as Jesus, but hey, sounds intriguing.

Nancy Morgan3 said:Since we're already talking about it, I saw it on National Geographic today. Killing Jesus

Just watched it. It's already up on torrent sites.
It’s not that it’s bad, but it isn't anything to write home about either. It drags on a bit longer than The Passion of the Christ, and the acting is just mediocre at best. You can see those fake beards from a mile away. Honestly, the only thing they got right was giving the actors darker skin so they actually look like they belong in that era and climate.
Look, let’s get one thing straight: Jesus wasn't some blue-eyed, blonde male model with perfectly coiffed hair and a manicured beard. Really? You still believe that?

Cool poster,
but honestly, I didn't mind the blonde, blue-eyed Jesus in The Bible at all.
Actually, he was one of my favorite portrayals of Jesus ever.
Morgado did an awesome job.

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