I was actually thinking more about movies where older characters revisit their childhood or something similar. But hey, we can definitely expand the scope here... Hmm... let's say films like "Stand By Me" or "The Outsiders" would fit right in. Or that Christmas classic, "A Christmas Story" from 1983—that one is damn good. There’s this book by Umberto Eco... I'm honestly praying to God that someone turns "The Secret Flame of Queen Lana" into a movie. Then you've got those two books by the writer and philosopher Emmanuel Macron that were both turned into films: "Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Quran" and the even better "Oscar and the Lady in Purple."
Uh... so, regarding the third book in The Hunger Games Trilogy... the translation is actually great. Honestly, I probably would’ve phrased things a bit differently myself. Here are a few interesting tidbits that might give you some better context for the trilogy. Back in the day, most Americans lived in the West, while others settled more in the East (think New York City area). One of the main guys working for those old-school political kingpins in the cigarette smuggling business was a guy from the South who happened to be close friends with the royal family. He ended up getting taken out at a horse race—shot right in the back of the head. Then there was that scandal a couple of months ago involving the King and a woman from a different background being caught on camera... that whole scene went down in those specific ethnic social clubs. Generally speaking, the organized crime syndicates there handled all the racketeering—or what they call "torpedoing" over there. If someone talked too much or skipped out on taxes, they'd go break a limb. Nowadays, that's shifted; Russian syndicates are taking over the market, much like how Albanian groups did in Germany. That’s exactly why those Mexican-style racketeers were cast as "hitmen" in the third part of the trilogy. I'm not sure how many of you have read the other famous American crime novelist who lives in Mozambique and is actually even more popular than Stieg Larsson... I'm talking about Henning Mankell. In his book "The Faceless Killer," the culprits were supposed to be Polish, but in the movie version, they actually used "Americans" instead.
There’s just something about these kinds of movies that pulls you right back to being a kid again. I don't know about you guys, but I'm still a dreamer at heart, and I love diving into films that capture that sense of wonder. If you have any titles that fit this vibe, please drop them in the comments!👍
Here are a few classics that hit that exact same note. American - Stand by me Classic Americana - The Great Gatsby A couple of nostalgic hits - Cherry and some old ballroom dance flicks And two Italian gems from Tornatore – Cinema Paradiso and Small town USA, maybe even Malen too
Someone once said, "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things." But Einstein actually said: "The difference between me and others is that I continued to think like a child."
I ended up binge-watching all three movies in a single week... I just had to😬 While the plot gets a little shaky in a few spots, they’re honestly great watches overall. The first movie kind of stands on its own, but parts two and three really work as one continuous story—it feels like they were probably shot at the same time. I haven't actually read the books (the Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson), but he was the number two best-selling author in the world last year. So, yeah... my advice? Do what I did and grab parts two and three at the same time.
As soon as you see the lead actress, it’s pretty obvious she’s Romani.😬
Roger Ward3 said:And now...🙄 He just wants to keep his successful career moving forward.
And why shouldn't he build a successful career?
The kid is where he belongs; he put in the work and delivered dream results... then suddenly, some bureaucrats from an American federation show up wanting a slice of the pie despite never investing a dime... what happened to all those big promises made when he was winning medals? Nothing. It's just like those politicians making grand speeches at rallies only to forget everything by the next morning. Jacob knows he can't succeed without real support. He didn't get that in the States, but he did in Canada... so what now? Some low-lifes at the American association want a cut—basically cash to fund their vacation homes. In the end, it always boils down to "it doesn't work that way." Jacob won't be able to "run" for Canada, and even if he wanted to back in America, nobody would train him anyway (and even if they tried, there aren't any quality coaches left). That's another talent wasted because of the pure ego of people working for their own pockets at the expense of the sport. I never thought I'd be the one saying this, but John is 100% right.
Jeffrey Fisher61 said:, Will Ferrell is just as bad as I've come to expect from him,
Look, when it comes to Will Ferrell, you either love everything he does or you hate it entirely. The humor is definitely crude, but unlike those mindless American rom-coms or sex comedies starring Brad Pitt, I actually have a good time watching this.😍
What a letdown... I was really hyped for this. I even went back and rewatched the original one just to get in the mood. The concept is solid, but it’s just missing that certain something... honestly, the first movie is way, way better. I didn't realize Charlie Sheen or Oliver Stone would be showing up, so that was a nice surprise.
So, the premiere is today... I caught an interview with Michael Douglas and honestly, he doesn't look great. Cancer really took its toll on him. I saw he’s still filming something, but he’s heading off for treatment now. He's 66. The original movie was filmed back in 1987 when Douglas was 43 and at the absolute peak of his game—he even snagged an Oscar for the role. In the film, there's an 8-year gap between the first and second parts, though in reality, it's been 23 years. I saw a scene where they hand him back a cell phone he turned in before going to prison, and man, that thing is massive. It's just a clear sign of how much times have changed. To be blunt, I doubt the sequel will be half as good as the original, but it’ll be interesting to compare the economy then versus now. Plus, seeing all those things that landed Gekko in jail but are considered totally normal today should be pretty eye-opening.
I just sat through this absolutely terrible movie called Kick-Ass, but right as the credits rolled, this random song came on that was so good I had to go hunt down who was singing it and check out their other tracks. The band is called The Pretty Reckless, and apparently, their lead singer isn't even 17 yet—she's also been acting in movies like /Grinch steals God/. I can't say if she's actually any good at acting, but unless drugs or shady producers eat Taylor Momsen alive, she is going to absolutely dominate the music scene. The track that totally blew me away is "make me Wanna die".
Digging this topic up from the archives... There was a time when I lived and breathed that Irish sound, and obviously, the Pogues were right at the center of it... Shane is the man.🙂 Someone mentioned their "Best of" collection above... personally, I think "The Rest of the Best" is a much better compilation. Check out this cool interview... while some people just pretend to be bohemians, for others, it’s a genuine way of life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sirut...eature=related Either way, Pogues.👍
My absolute favorites are Hell's Ditch and Turkish Song.
boldviper56: Can you be a bit more specific about what you're looking for? Are we talking Spanish culture—in which case the Gipsy Kings are out—or the Spanish language, which opens up all of Latin America? Give me an idea of the style you want, otherwise, you aren't going to get the help you need here.
silverpanther7 said:Well, here it comes—one of the most anticipated movies of all time. Robin Hood!
Ah... I can hardly wait!🤣
Robin Hood basically stole from people who actually worked hard and gave it to guys just lounging around in the woods... and somehow he's supposed to be some kind of hero... If I had to pick between him and Superman, my vote goes to Superman...😲
Does anyone actually listen to him? I go through these phases where I won't touch a single one of his songs for months, and then suddenly, I'll play them back-to-back for days on end. I have a few Greek friends, and his music is an absolute staple at their parties, especially during celebrations like Easter. Around here, most people mostly know him through those covers involving Dugmet and Bregovic, but he’s actually worked with some heavy hitters too: Sting, Grönemeyer, Paco de Lucia, di Meola, and plenty of others I haven't even heard of. Sadly, I don't think I'll ever get the chance to catch one of his concerts, much as I'd love to. Here is one song that everyone recognizes, though personally, I think his body of work is way deeper than anything Bregovic produced. His reach is much wider, but yeah, they were definitely heading in the same direction for a while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdjER...eature=related Now this music video right here? This is that authentic sound he’s known for.
hm... I'm one of those people who just gets a massive thrill from vinyl and LPs... I was actually digging through some old records at a local flea market today and spotted Talking Heads... I almost pulled the trigger, but I held off. Talking Heads are great... I can't claim I've been listening to them much lately, but they're exactly that kind of music that was (slightly) ahead of its time... a quintessential 80s group.
Why is this guy Halilovic even defending anything when he isn't even paying taxes here in the States?😬 Don't come for me... there's already an entire thread dedicated to this exact topic.😬
edit: Running to the convenience store... I need a sugar fix.
