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Restricting public access to the forum in Feedback & Suggestions ·
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Case 39 (2009) in Movies ·
I’m actually relieved it doesn't rely on cheap jump scares to get by, because despite some subpar acting and a few other minor gripes, it’s a decent horror flick overall. Renée spent about half the movie looking completely vacuous—honestly, she acted like she was tripping on something, maybe some heavy pills or a bit of cocaine... And that little girl? She was supposed to be terrifying, but she just wasn't. It was a poorly written character and a pretty weak performance to boot.
Album of the week in Music ·
Steven Newman50 said:Nah, musically speaking... they're just a pale imitation of Oliver. 🙂

Oliver is gone, long live the new king.
Album of the week in Music ·
Jason Mendoza said:and to me, Grašo is just this bland, pathetic eunuch...

I actually flagged your post for hate speech. ☕
Grašo is easily the best entertainer in America right now. Vjekoslav gets the premium tracks first, while everyone else is left fighting over the scraps and garbage...
Album of the week in Music ·
Steven Newman50 said:Where on earth did you dig that memory up from, 🙏 Jessica Morris6? I actually had that exact tape back in the day; I used to lug it around to tea parties just so we could blast it on our last day of elementary school... 😁 Back then, besides stuff like Petar Grašo, everyone was obsessed with Colonia, that trashy dance music, and obviously the unavoidable Macarena🙏

I think I started getting hit by those waves of nostalgia as early as sixth grade, once I moved into the punk scene, while everyone else in my class was slowly drifting toward that mainstream pop-country stuff...☕

Personally, I couldn't stand Petar Grašo back in grade school because I was such a die-hard metalhead. He was right in the middle of his whole "Hey, darling, who's gonna protect us?" era...
Album of the week in Music ·
Petar Grašo – Tuesday (1999)

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  1. 'Who Protects Us 3:41
  2. It's Easier With Her 3:57
  3. Let the Letter Remain 4:04
  4. '92. 4:04
  5. Before I Die 4:18
  6. A Woman's Love 3:03
  7. Tuesday 4:23
  8. Nevista 4:19
  9. When the Trains Leave (Go) 5:04
  10. Break Me 4:39
  11. When I Grow Old 5:02


>>Vasceli album<<
Album of the week in Music ·
Jason Mendoza said:I noticed there isn't a thread dedicated to Kris Kristofferson yet, so I think I'll start one tomorrow with an introduction, treating it like an album of the week feature... 👍

You missed it.
The older ones are just better after Heston... I haven't actually sat down to watch the newer ones yet.
Underrated movies? in Movies ·
Exactly. Most of them.
The reason is pretty simple: after a certain point, I just lose interest because the scripts feel like they were cobbled together by people who barely have a clue, and everything follows the exact same predictable pattern... as for the acting, there's really not much worth mentioning.
History Discussion in Feedback & Suggestions ·
neonstag7 said:I’ve officially checked out of this whole history scene. I showed up, dropped a few posts, got banned almost as many times as I actually wrote anything, and just said bye-bye.

P.S. what on earth is that supposed to mean, "who me"?

Looking at your profile, there isn't a single one of Zoran's strikes listed.
Best Easter movies? in Movies ·
Richard Wilson4 said:Does anyone actually make decent, modern family comedies about this holiday anymore? Or is everything just the same old recycled nonsense...

I can't for the life of me remember a single person who actually gets a million bucks for Christmas... it just doesn't happen...

Quick search.
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I was scrolling through Town & Country earlier and stumbled upon their list of the best movies to watch over the Easter break, and honestly, it’s one of those pieces that really makes you stop and think about how much our holiday traditions have shifted toward pure cinematic escapism... It’s interesting how certain films just become synonymous with the season, almost like a ritual in themselves, whether you're looking for something lighthearted to pass the time or something with a bit more substance to chew on while the kids are running around... The article touches on some classics, but it also dives into those modern picks that have managed to carve out their own little niche in the holiday rotation. You know how it is—you start watching one thing, thinking it'll be a quick thirty-minute distraction, and suddenly it's two hours later, you've forgotten all about the brunch you were supposed to be prepping, and you're just deeply invested in whatever narrative is unfolding on the screen... There’s a certain comfort in that predictability, I suppose, though I can't help but feel we rely on these scripted stories more than we used to just to fill the gaps in our seasonal celebrations... It’s a strange sort of modern tradition, replacing old customs with a remote control and a streaming subscription, but I guess that's just the way things are headed now...
I was just sitting here scrolling through this massive list of various traditions and customs observed around Easter, and honestly, it’s pretty wild how much variety there is when you look at how different cultures approach the season... It really makes you realize that while we all have our own ways of celebrating, there's a huge spectrum of rituals out there, from some pretty solemn religious observances to more lighthearted community events that focus on spring and renewal... I found myself getting lost in the sheer volume of information, thinking about how many of these customs have evolved over centuries just to become the things we recognize today in America... It’s kind of fascinating, yet also a bit overwhelming when you see how deeply ingrained these patterns of celebration are in almost every corner of the globe... anyway, it’s certainly food for thought if you ever find yourself wondering why certain holidays feel the way they do...
History Discussion in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Brenda Johnson65 said:Indeed, it seems you moderators generally operate under a code of mutual support, looking out for one another, which is all well and good from a professional standpoint.

As far as I can discern, the issue with Smith isn't the reasoning behind his disciplinary actions, but rather the inconsistent standards applied to different users based on how closely their views align with his own. For instance, a user who were to openly mock fallen soldiers from the Army of the Republic of Canada would likely not escape with a mere warning; they would undoubtedly face an immediate permanent ban.
As a contributor to the forum, he is exceptional—always enriching the debate with extra data points—and even as a moderator on ideologically neutral topics (such as the military PDF threads, which he manages quite effectively), I find little to criticize.

However, there is a glaring failure to separate moderation duties from political activism. I sincerely hope he will adjust his moderating style accordingly.

Whether I hold an opinion or not doesn't change much; my take carries zero weight here. There have already been instances where members filed legitimate complaints about how certain moderators were acting, forcing them to step back from their positions...
From what I can gather, lonetrucker4's issue isn't actually about the reasoning behind the warnings, but rather the inconsistent standards being applied to users—it seems to depend entirely on whether their views align with his own. A user who, say, mocked fallen soldiers from the Army of the Republic of Canada, probably wouldn't get off with just a light warning; they’d likely be banned instantly.

I basically parachuted into this thread. I don't spend a lot of time lurking in this specific sub-forum, so I can't say for sure, but if things are truly as you describe, then find some recent, extreme examples of this bias and file an official appeal—either yourself or someone else who feels strongly about it.
Take Alanalan, for instance; he was pretty extreme. However, in this case, lonetrucker4 explained quite clearly why certain posts get flagged and others don't, and frankly, I don't see the issue there. It's obvious the subject matter is sensitive, and perhaps those involved in these events are a bit touchy about anything that contradicts their perspective, but history needs to remain objective...
History Discussion in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Jonathan Wright2 said:The upside about lonetrucker4 is definitely his dedication—the guy is relentless when it comes to digging through those PDFs.
He’s got an insane amount of knowledge and really knows his stuff.

The real issue is how he forces his own ideology down everyone's throats. He cuts off discussions just when they actually start getting interesting, and he keeps driving members away with constant threats and sanctions. It feels like he’s always pushing his own personal rules as if they’re the actual laws of the forum.

Given all that, threatening the community is pretty much a guarantee.
We aren't seeing any new blood, the regulars are thinning out, and a lot of the old-timers were chased off specifically because of the ruthless approach that ZO (lonetrucker4) insists on using.

rustydrifter10 is in a massive bind here, and she knows it.
She knows lonetrucker4 understands history, but she also clearly sees that the whole thing is spiraling out of control...

From the very beginning, I found the whole situation strange because of the sheer volume of complaints filed against him, but I have to admit that almost every single one of those grievances actually makes sense when you look at them... So, it's pretty obvious that he isn't the one causing the friction here. The History section is run according to strict Natural Science standards, which means people aren't allowed to just post mindless nonsense there, and if you want to contribute to that space, you simply have to accept those rules and deal with it...
And if they’re out there pulling any kind of bullshit outside of that, just drop the links and let the authorities handle their business...

rustydrifter10 is in deep trouble, and honestly, she knows it...
She knows that lonetrucker4 really understands history, but she's also acutely aware that things are spiraling out of control...

Do you actually have her statement there, signed and notarized...
Album of the week in Music ·
Madrugada – Industrial Silence (1999)

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Genre: blues rock, dark country

Tracklist:
1 Vocal 6:26
2 Beautyproof 3:57
3 Shine 4:11
4 Higher 4:46
5 Sirens 6:15
6 Strange Colour Blue 5:05
7 This Old House 5:07
8 Electric 4:51
9 Salt 4:50
10 Belladonna 4:18
11 Tracklist 5:27
12 Quite Emotional 4:19
13 Tracklist 4:05

Action thrillers with horror elements in Movies ·
Jack Cook7 said:Play Misty for Me, 1971, starring Clint Eastwood

I heard that bombshell actress from that movie passed away a while back...
Best Easter movies? in Movies ·
Since when did Easter movies actually become a thing?
Smith in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Kenneth Cruz67 said:I have absolutely no interest in being part of a forum where people like that are handed the keys to moderation.

Why don't you just go ahead and request your own sub-section for history and peaceful Canada?
Album of the week in Music ·
Steven Newman50 said:So, I guess that's where the nickname comes from?

Not really. When I was signing up for things back in the day, I always looked for the most ridiculous word I could find just to be silly, and this one happened to stick. It was just some random joke site...
Album of the week in Music ·
I’m going to put this forward from their side.

Stowaway (2021) in Movies ·
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Genres: drama, sci-fi, thriller
Runtime: 116 min
Director: Joe Penna
Screenwriters: Joe Penna, Ryan Morrison
Cast: Toni Collette, Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim and Shamier Anderson

IMDb

The film is helmed by Joe Penna (Arctic), who also co-wrote the script alongside Ryan Morrison (Arctic).
Set during a high-stakes mission bound for Mars, a stowaway accidentally causes catastrophic damage to the spacecraft's life support systems. As resources dwindle and the prospect of a grim end looms, a medical researcher emerges as the sole voice standing against the cold equation of logic pushed by the commander and the ship's biologist.
The lead roles are played by Toni Collette (Hereditary) as Marina Barnett, Anna Kendrick (A Simple Favor) as Zoe Levenson, Daniel Dae Kim (Hellboy) as Kim, and Shamier Anderson (Wynonna Earp) as Michael. (Source: Inverziya.net)

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