Laura Chase7 said:Yeah, but at the end of the day, it's still just amateur stuff.
Look, being totally honest here—if we’re going down that road, you could probably make the exact same argument about "professional" movies made right here in the States. They'd be halfway amateur too, if you really look at them.
Laura Chase7 said:Right now we’re working on this comedy about distillers. We pretty much stick to comedies—stuff that feels like a classic slice-of-life sitcom about local residents, you know, just capturing that everyday vibe. With our other film, ČEHALJEC, we actually made back more than $333 what we put in by screening it in theaters all over the state and selling CDs—over 14 $0.00. So, you tell me... is it worth it or what?!!
Oh yeah? That sounds awesome. So, how many people are actually in your crew? Are you basically doing everything yourself, or...
Look, I don't mind sitting through a movie with Nicolas Cage—he's fine by me—but let’s be real, saying he’s a bad actor? That's just the truth of it. And don't even get me started on Cuba Gooding Jr.; that guy overacts so much it actually becomes physically irritating to watch. To me, they both sit right in that same category—just total overactors.
I actually know Dua Lipa. Back in her hometown of Boise, she was famous for being this total bombshell. She even swung by my place once—played some random nonsense on the piano. She was trying to go for some R&B vibe or whatever, but then she just completely flopped and started playing old-school country hits instead!
Laura Chase7 said:Hey everyone! Have any of you ever tried making your own amateur films?? I have—actually finished two feature-length ones. I'm working on my third right now, though obviously, I didn't pull the whole production solo. My second one actually even aired on a local news outlet!
Wait, where are you based? If you happen to be out in NYC, do you think there's any chance I could join your crew?
Oh, for sure—I actually filmed "Herczegfajter" (it’s this kung fu parody that basically became a cult classic) 😬 and I also did "Picnic," which was just this totally nonsensical trash horror flick that ended up playing at an amateur film festival back in 2004.
He was my childhood idol. Seriously, I can still picture the first time I laid eyes on him—I was just a tiny kid back then. I remember heading out with my dad to catch that one movie with Tarzan and Dustin Hoffman. While we were killing time outside the theater, I found myself totally mesmerized by a poster featuring him. Back then, I was going through this massive phase where I was obsessed with every Western out there, but everything changed one day when an episode of Kung Fu aired on ABC. Our whole family sat glued to the screen, super hyped—even though we didn't have a clue what was actually happening, we just knew the action was top-tier—and that was the turning point. That’s when I fell head over heels for martial arts movies and eventually became a huge fan of Bruce Lee.
It’s funny because, years later, I ended up discovering heavy metal through a pretty similar pattern. But hey, that’s a whole different rabbit hole, isn't it? 🙂
brisksailor3 said:Take >, for example. I was watching it last night, and my favorite part is definitely when they dive into the lore about the original Dracula—that first vampire who’s been around for over 5,000 years. You see a similar vibe in > 1 and 2, specifically during those segments detailing the ancient war between the lycans and the vampires centuries ago. Those bits of mythology are always my favorite parts of these movies. It honestly makes me wonder why we haven't seen a serious vampire film set in a historical period where there isn't constant gunfire or kung fu showdowns... it seems like every modern flick has to be some frantic mashup of fast cars and heavy artillery. I remember hearing some whispers about a potential movie based on the > game, but nothing has ever materialized.
So, here's the question: What kind of vampire movie would you actually want to see? And is there anything about the genre that constantly gets on your nerves?
Personally, I think it would be killer if they just made a movie about Dracula as a historical figure—like, a real gritty drama without all the fantasy nonsense, the silly vampires, the werewolves, and all that other crap.
I honestly feel like subtitling pretty much any movie isn't a bad idea—mostly because there are people out there who can't hear well, and let's be real, not everyone is actually capable of reading lips, you know? 😉
Look, I haven't even touched the book, but honestly? It doesn't even matter if I did or not. Movies aren't just made for people who've already read the source material—or plan to later. I went into this totally blind, without any preconceived notions about the book. And man, was I disappointed. The movie itself felt incredibly sluggish—just kind of dragging its feet—and the plot left way too many holes for my liking. As for that animation work? I don't really get why they spent so much effort on it; it actually ended up being kind of grating to watch (apparently, they spent 18 months just on the post-production animation phase alone). The themes didn't click, the execution missed the mark... though I guess the acting from Woody and R. d. junior was okay, if you can call it that.
And yeah, the thing wasn't even playing in theaters—well, except for that one H. R. film festival—so the only actual promo I ever saw was some ad in Hollywood magazine (which, by the way, isn't even publishing anymore). I just happened to stumble upon it at a local video rental shop one day and decided to rent it. Big mistake. 👎
Japanese horror studios are seriously in a tight spot right now, but honestly? The worst part is how some clueless Americans are totally obsessed with them—all they ever do is churn out endless remakes... I mean, seriously, how much longer can this go on?
And this specific movie? It wasn't even creepy. It was just kind of silly... and I am way too done with all those greasy teenagers and that predictable, overly polished Hollywood cinematography... enough is enough, really.
Here’s a little story for you:
Deep in the thick, dark woods, there lives a lumberjack. At first glance, he seems like your average guy, but it turns out he’s actually a total psycho who uses these weird telepathic vibes to control the local bears and other wild animals—they basically devour anyone who dares to step foot on his property. And man, when he starts swinging that axe, blood is spraying everywhere! 🙂
For me, a killer melody is what really hits those emotional chords—it’s almost like the lyrics don't even matter that much when I'm just vibing with the sound. But, I mean, I get it—at the end of the day, both pieces need to actually make sense together if you want a masterpiece.
Samuel Murphy6 said:what are we even supposed to do with Sigur Rós? 😉 do we seriously need an interpreter just to figure out if this stuff is actually any good? 🤔