I can't say for certain how much depth there really is to the Trader series, though I will admit they felt quite refreshing at the time. I still recall sitting down to watch Trader 2, which possesses such a distinct, lingering charm that I felt compelled to immediately download the original just to experience it all over again.
Yet, I found myself struck by a certain disappointment, wondering if the film hasn't aged far less gracefully than one might have hoped.
I'm inclined to agree regarding Chasing Amy; it is undoubtedly his finest work.
If my memory serves me right, wasn't it one of the bigger surprises at the Oscars that year? I can't be bothered to dig through the archives, but I recall it managed to snag a few nominations.
Regardless, it’s a masterful piece of cinema, driven by a brilliant script from Mamet.
And now it comes back to me—Al Pacino took home the Oscar that year for that intense performance in Scent of a Woman, while GGR was left with nothing but a nomination.
I just finished watching it about fifteen minutes ago; I couldn't exactly sit around waiting for an American translation either, though honestly, it isn't nearly as difficult to follow as one might expect.
Now I am actually aware that Bertrand Russell is technically Welsh 😁
The movie is absolutely incredible, the cast is stellar, and Gleeson is quite simply phenomenal—one could probably watch him all day long.
And yes, there is an American in the film, specifically an American woman, and besides, we aren't exactly the powerhouse soccer players we used to be, are we? 😁
It is a total feel-good movie; if we are going by the rating mentioned in the film itself, I would give it a solid 8.5.
Roger Allen3 said:The topic has potential, maybe, though probably not. So why bring it up regarding a movie? And why present it in such a half-baked, "here you go, take it or leave it" fashion? 🤷
But I spotted a hypocrite jumping out immediately, and honestly, that always makes my day.
Your premise is foolish, repulsive, and quite obviously, antisemitic.
And naturally, you offer zero actual evidence. Which specific fifty percent of actors and directors in Hollywood are supposedly of Jewish descent? Are we just expected to take your word for it?
Besides, who truly cares if an actor is a Jew, provided they can actually act? Or a director?
Go jump in a lake, or perhaps just choke on some smog.
James is The One and only; he understands everything, knows everything, possesses such eloquence that he's practically written a novel.
What else is there to say?
Really, why does James even have his own thread?
What kind of question is that? If I were in James's shoes, I would have taken offense immediately—though, to be fair, you hit a bit close to home with me as well.
The only real question worth asking is why James wasn't granted his own dedicated topic the very moment this forum was launched.
That guy can churn out such an absurd amount of nonsense in a single text box that you almost have to respect him for it; after all, he is remarkably consistent in his stupidity, isn't he?
Honestly, Morning is the most widely read daily paper in the country, and since it arrives right at my doorstep every morning, shouldn't we be more vocal about criticizing it and demanding a higher standard of quality? 🤷
Off the top of my head, back in '91, the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film went either to Tornatore for New Cinema Paradise or to Salvatores for Mediterranean 🤷
I’m aware they were picking up Oscars year after year—or perhaps with just a year or two between them.
So, I am speaking from memory merely to suggest that if someone claims film is their profession, they ought to possess a certain level of foundational knowledge; if even a casual observer like myself can approximate the facts, shouldn't James know them in exhaustive detail?
The issue isn't necessarily with James himself, but rather with the editors who continually push him forward, allowing him to publish columns on daily political life alongside his film pieces—both of which are frequently riddled with errors and trite conclusions.
Ultimately, I don't take issue with his reviews, his columns, his mistakes, or his spoilers; what bothers me is that he remains the primary name associated with film coverage in the American press.
EDIT: I see you all have already realized that the film didn't actually win an Oscar 🆙
James, just drop dead; sometimes your amateurism is truly difficult to stomach. 😠
I have never actually sat through a single film by Darren Aronofsky, yet here I am, bickering with everyone over Black Swan, while simultaneously maintaining that Fontana is quite possibly the worst film ever made.
I have to say, what truly resonated with me was that particular weapon used against the villains—that sort of chemical stimulant delivered via a pen? :šmrk:
Joshua Smith5 said:Men's From Dusk Till Dawn and Desperado are genuinely entertaining flicks, the kind I’d happily revisit or just leave running if they happen to pop up on TV.
Now, I find myself grappling with a bit of a dilemma regarding Sin City—a film I can't deny possesses a certain undeniable quality, yet one that simply failed to resonate with me. Perhaps it was because I found it excruciatingly dull, merely counting down the minutes until the credits finally rolled. 🤷
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It's almost as if I wrote the post myself.
Despite all its stylistic flourishes, > became tedious to me quite quickly; while the first segment holds up, the follow-up is a complete slog.
In truth, his absolute favorite remains that movie about high schoolers dealing with those wicked alien professors—I can't recall the title offhand, but it provides excellent entertainment.
While the original version was undeniably dull, the American remake manages to possess at least a modicum of charm.
In my estimation, this adaptation is far superior to the source material, though one must wonder if that is truly an achievement given how utterly lifeless the original felt.
Do a little digging on Bekim Fehim; he was actually the lead in quite a few of those old-school American historical and mythological epics.
He even took on the role of The Odyssey, among other things.
They weren't exactly cinematic masterpieces, but they hold a certain nostalgia for me since I spent my childhood glued to the television here in the States, wasn't I? Channels like Channel 5, Channel 4, CNN, United States, and all those others...😉