Posts by Brandon Kim96

"Give my mother a kiss for me, something gentle and sweet..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezQmLF0ayfw

Growing up in a rural part of the country, my musical exposure was pretty limited—to put it mildly. Back then, there wasn't much of a local scene to speak of, so if you asked me what I listened to, I wouldn't have said I had a specific taste; everyone just listened to whatever mainstream country hits were playing on the radio, and honestly, people still do. It wasn't exactly an intense musical upbringing.

Everything changed once I hit high school. I teamed up with this one guy, we became close friends, and we spent a lot of time debating our tastes in music. That’s when I started diving into bands like Green Day and System of a Down—basically whatever was playing on MTV that felt remotely decent. Then, he actually brought over a CD by HIM, which led me down a new path. They were alright, but compared to the country stuff I'd been stuck with before, it definitely felt like a step up.

Eventually, though, I realized that HIM wasn't quite my speed—I didn't really want anything too moody or depressing. I found myself craving energy and something more positive. One day, another friend of mine looked at me and said, "Since you're already into Green Day, you want me to blast some Ramones for you?" And just like that, everything shifted.
The Ramones were, for me, the absolute perfect band. It was like finally finding the missing piece of the puzzle; suddenly, I was looking at music through a completely different lens. I started paying attention to things like bass lines, and I began digging into The Clash, the Sex Pistols, the early Green Day albums, and even some classic punk. To be honest, even now, I can't quite wrap my head around how I ever wasted time on subpar stuff instead of listening to something this pure and perfect. 🙏
My playlist has since expanded into all sorts of rock genres: I've been listening to Elvis Presley, Rage Against the Machine, Pink Floyd (oh man, Pink Floyd 🙏), Queen, AC/DC, Reel Big Fish, and even some Celtic punk styles like Flogging Molly. Just endless variety...

Looking back, I realize it wasn't really a transformation so much as a discovery; I just needed to find the right sound. Now, music isn't just a hobby—it's a massive part of my life. I've even started writing my own songs, composing, and playing in a band...

Thank you, Ramones!!!!

placidlynx23 said:Any structure that incorporates elements of chaos is fundamentally flawed—it simply doesn't work. It feels like everything is being set up against both God and the country.
What exactly does one mean when they throw around the word "genius"? It’s a term that gets tossed around so casually these days—often used as a bit of hyperbole or even a sarcastic jab—that I think we really ought to pause and consider its true weight. To me, calling someone a genius isn't just about being smart or having a high IQ; it’s about that rare, almost transcendent ability to see patterns where everyone else sees chaos. It’s that spark of insight that changes the entire way we approach a problem—think of how someone like Steve Jobs could look at a piece of technology and see an extension of the human spirit rather than just a gadget. So, when we use that word, are we talking about raw intellect, or are we talking about that unique, creative leap that defines greatness? I’d love to hear how everyone else defines it.
Thirdly—and I say this with all due respect—you still haven't actually proven that point to me.

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I honestly don't see the downside here—really. Why would anyone choose to live life in shackles when you have the chance to be truly free? ☕

placidlynx23 said:Mozart was essentially the catalyst for Beethoven's descent into madness—he planted these morbid, anarchic musical concepts in his head while he was still just a young man. In my view, Mozart acts as a corruptor of the Youth movement, and this is a perfect illustration of that. Young people need structure and stability in their lives, not pure anarchy.

So, are we saying Mozart was a punk rocker? 😕

ambereagle86 said:Psychopaths tend to be highly educated individuals—people with an above-average IQ and a truly refined palate—so it stands to reason they possess superior musical taste and gravitate toward "real" music.

On the flip side, you don't have to look far to find those "gangsta rap" wannabes or common street thugs who brag about how many people they’ve actually killed (which, let's be honest, is just clear evidence of a sub-par intellect—roughly on par with a sloth)—who spend all day blasting that garbage R&B and rap trash.

So, at the end of the day, it really comes down to perspective—just watch a few more movies and you'll see what I mean.

You have to admit, though, that the first group carries themselves with actual style, whereas the second group just sprays bullets everywhere; you might survive the encounter, but ten other people end up dead in the crossfire.

I wasn't actually referring to those gangsta rappers here. ☕ And sure, I agree they lack any sense of style—that whole drive-by thing with five guys in a sedan... 😕 it's totally unoriginal.

I'm curious to get your take on something—is it just me, or does every cinematic psychopath seem to have the exact same soundtrack? You know the trope: right before they leave the house to go on one of those horrific, senseless rampages—whether they're hunting people down, or worse—they’re always sitting there, perfectly calm, listening to classical masters like Mozart or Bach. It's such a staple of the genre! It makes me wonder, though—from a psychological standpoint, is there actually anything healthy about immersing yourself in that kind of music if you're in such a dark headspace? ☕

briskbison41 said:That city explosion really takes me back to that moment when the strongest Saiyans first touched down.
Remember when Nappa totally leveled all of New York City during that one ridiculous scene? (Pretty sure it was NYC, at least that's how I remember it.)

And that old creep? He’s legendary. Honestly, if they had just thrown him into the mix, the whole movie would have been a straight-up comedy.
I'm on the same page regarding what we're hoping to find out. It would be pretty cool if they actually delved into his backstory—I’d love to see him mid-fight with that blonde hair and gold aura flashing on screen.
I’m guessing we won't see any of that planet-shaking destruction during the fights in this movie. Honestly, that would actually be pretty cool.

Honestly, if you look at the actual scale of power here, the Avengers is way more devastating than a Kamehameha. There's just no comparison.
Looking at the trailer, it looks like he's trying to pull off an Avengers, but honestly, there’s a chance it could just be a Kamehameha.
I was watching the trailer on mute, so I didn't even catch whether he actually yelled out the Kamehameha or not.

It isn't New York City. Look, the world in Dragon Ball is purely fictional—it doesn't have any connection to our actual world.

Raymond Cruz42 said:Look, let's get one thing straight right out of the gate... Goku isn't stupid. People love to act like he's some kind of moron just because he doesn't care about social norms or whatever, but that's a total misunderstanding of how his head works... He’s got a different kind of intelligence, a combat instinct that most people couldn't even wrap their brains around if they tried. Calling him dumb is just lazy analysis... It's major league bullshit... 😠 He’s just being a little rude... 😁 Completely innocent and totally chill...

Look, this movie can't ruin DBZ for me. I don't even view them as the same thing. The animation itself is phenomenal... we'll just have to wait and see how this whole thing turns out. I'm just crossing my fingers that they don't end up churning out some absolute garbage designed specifically for American teenagers...

Look, let's be real, he's dim-witted—but that's exactly what makes him perfect. Besides, he isn't the first character in Japanese anime to be portrayed as a bit slow; it's practically a trope. He only truly demonstrates his intelligence during combat, which feels completely natural since, after all, he is a Saiyan.

My apologies if this topic has already been brought up—I certainly wouldn't want to clutter the boards by repeating something that’s already being discussed!

I honestly don't even know where to begin with this one. Let me try to frame it like this: I am a massive dragon ball fan—it was actually the very first anime I ever watched—and I've always felt it had such a compelling story and a huge cast of genuinely great characters. So, seeing someone just talking absolute major league bullshit about such an absolute classic... it really rubs me the wrong way.

First things first—if you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, you really ought to go watch the trailer:
I’ve been spending quite a bit of my downtime revisiting some of the older discussions around the series—specifically looking back at how certain adaptations handled the core essence of the source material—and I stumbled upon this video again. It really brings back a flood of specific memories regarding the massive gap between what we expected from the legendary work of Akira Toriyama and what actually made it to the big screen. When you look at the sheer scale of the original vision—that sense of cosmic stakes and the internal growth of characters like Goku—it becomes painfully obvious why certain cinematic attempts felt so hollow. It wasn't just a matter of poor special effects or questionable casting; it was a fundamental misunderstanding of the soul of the story. You can't just take a masterpiece and strip away its heart, expecting the audience to stay engaged. It felt less like an adaptation and more like a complete departure from everything that made the fans fall in love with the journey in the first place. It’s one of those things where, even years later, you find yourself reflecting on the missed opportunities. There was such potential there, yet it somehow managed to miss the mark entirely. It’s a fascinating, if somewhat frustrating, case study in how *not* to approach a beloved franchise.

I don't know about all of you, but if you ask me—personally—I’m convinced this movie is going to be nothing more than some major league bullshit.
Here are just a few reasons why Dragon Ball could never be adapted into a live-action movie and still actually feel like Dragon Ball:

1.)Akira Toriyama And then there’s his art style—truly a subject all its own.
I’ve come across this specific debate all over the internet more times than I can count—it seems like everyone has an opinion on whether it was a mistake to cast a white actor as Goku instead of someone of Asian descent. Personally, I just can't bring myself to agree with that line of thinking. When you look at the source material, Akira Toriyama didn't exactly design him to fit into any specific human racial category—after all, Goku isn't even human, he's a Saiyan! At the end of the day, Akirin's unique art style doesn't really lean into specific earthly ethnicities, so trying to apply those real-world labels to his character feels a bit misplaced to me.
Another thing worth noting when we discuss Akirin's unique artistic style is Goku's hair—it’s just such a defining characteristic of his entire look. Honestly, trying to replicate those gravity-defying styles in a live-action film is a massive uphill battle; you simply can't capture that specific aesthetic on screen without it looking ridiculous, and since those hairstyles are essentially the soul of his character design, it's a huge hurdle to clear.

2.)Goku.
It’s honestly such a shame that they cast someone so completely wrong for the lead—someone who should have been cool and brought that specific sense of humor to the role, yet ended up being totally out of place. To make matters worse, the movie actually has Goku attending high school... High school! Seriously?! How on earth could Goku ever function in a classroom setting? The guy is essentially a lovable dummy—and frankly, that simple-mindedness is exactly what makes him so iconic and complete as a character. In the film, he’s already quite grown up while training under Master Roshi, but anyone who has actually watched the anime or read the manga knows he was just a little kid during those sessions. Out of pure respect for Dragon Ball, that certain flamboyant actor from this movie just doesn't feel like Goku to me at all.

3.)Bulma.
There are some guns in the movie—honestly, I don't even think I need to elaborate further on that point... (and before anyone asks, no, the hair color has absolutely nothing to do with it either).

4.)Dragon Ball..
If I caught everything correctly from that trailer—and I usually do—it seems like those Dragon Balls were actually forged by about seven sages or some kind of ancient council to act as a defense mechanism for the country against an invasion??? 😕 This was never actually mentioned—not in the manga and certainly not in the anime—but the truth is that Kami is the one who created the Dragon Balls.

5.)So, I have to ask—has anyone actually seen Krillin lately?
It’s honestly such a shame—where on earth is Krillin? You have this guy who has been fighting right alongside Goku through the entirety of both Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, yet he’s nowhere to be found in this movie. It’s a massive oversight. On top of that, they left out Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu too... just completely missing those core characters. And then there's the decision to include Master Roshi—who, if I'm being perfectly honest, bears absolutely no resemblance to how he actually looks in the series.

So, I’m curious—what are your actual thoughts on this movie? What are you looking forward to, or more likely, what are you dreading? To be perfectly honest, back at the start, I was actually holding out hope that they would just never make it—that it would remain unfilmed forever. But unfortunately, it looks like that day is coming, and we'll all have to face the reality of seeing that absolute disgrace of a film playing in theaters across America.😢