Peter Thompson4 said:Lately? Honestly, even like five years ago when I was actually out on the town more often, life in Chicago was already pretty decent. Where exactly did you hit up in New York? Which club were you at? And what's even worth checking out in Philly?
Also, has anyone ventured over to DC lately? My buddy told me the nightlife there is absolutely legendary when it comes to hitting clubs and meeting women.
Honestly, I wish I knew; we mostly just stuck to our local bars. But about two or three years ago, Bratislava was just an easy train ride from Vienna, so plenty of people would head over there for the weekend and back. It’s a cool little city and pretty affordable. There are tons of tourists too—we met some Brits while we were there, which made the whole thing a blast. 😬
I’ve heard similar things about Mexico City—that there aren't as many clubs as there are in LA. I haven't been myself, but I've heard the train ride there is cheap.
Peter Thompson4 said:Man, Friday night was a total bust, just a complete washout, and I ended up wasting my whole evening just wandering around aimlessly. Honestly, it’s depressing because I remember back when I was in high school and even through my early twenties, I could go out any night of the week and meet someone new without even trying, but now? Now you can't even count on a Saturday night having a decent crowd at the bars—it's a freaking disaster.
Look, the whole restaurant-club hybrid thing isn't a terrible concept or whatever, but honestly, there are nights when I’d much rather just get absolutely hammered than pretend to be a decent, polite member of society. Has anyone actually been out in Vegas or Austin lately? Is the nightlife there also turning into a total joke?
I wouldn't mind heading there; > is pretty fun, too.
This might actually be Crowe's best performance—he really carried this entire movie on his back. Personally, I find these types of films pretty tedious most of the time, but I have to admit, this one was actually quite good. 👍
I thought the movie was solid—nothing groundbreaking, but definitely worth a watch. The acting was top-tier, especially since it’s Gandolfini's final performance. 😢
Richard Wilson4 said:Arrested is better than 90% of the "great" comedies out there. And Sunny? That belongs in the dark comedy category. Not for everyone, sure, but they're brilliant. 😁
Fatty, you and those two alongside Jerry Seinfeld make up the holy trinity for me. But yeah, I’ll give you that—Sunny isn't for everyone.
frozenraven39 said:I haven't really sat down with 30 Rock—looks decent enough—but honestly, any movie by Judd Apatow or Seth Rogen is funnier than TBBT (which is fine, I guess) or HIMYM (which feels overrated just because there isn't much better out there). And those are just standard, grounded movies. For them, The Guard is basically their version of Amarcord.
Look, personally, I think those are a total disaster. 😁
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia makes me laugh a hundred times more than those movies ever could. I guess it’s just a matter of taste. Generally speaking, I feel like we've had more great sitcoms than actual comedy movies over the last 20 years, and frankly, I've never seen a movie with humor nearly as sharp as Arrested Development.
I wouldn't necessarily say TV shows are higher quality overall; personally, I think Game of Thrones, Vikings, and stuff like that are massively overrated. But just from watching The Sopranos, The Wire, Twin Peaks, True Detective, House of Cards, and Breaking Bad, I've had more fun than watching any single movie. Don't get me wrong—I agree there are films out there that are objectively better than these series—but there’s just a different kind of pure enjoyment in sinking your teeth into a high-quality series over a longer period.
TV series—I find myself more invested in the characters and the overarching narrative. They have much longer runtimes, and honestly, there's an endless supply of high-quality shows out there now, along with a massive influx of top-tier acting talent. There’s just this incredible feeling when you settle into a great series over a long period; those little callbacks to previous plot points make it feel like you're actually stepping into their world, whether it's a gritty drama or a sharp sitcom. I still maintain that movies (the truly great ones, anyway) offer more substance and higher quality, but because of everything I just mentioned, series have taken the lead for me, especially with how much they've exploded lately.
Look, I already said I agree. I feel the exact same way about his other films, too. It’s just that I prefer those "messy" styles over the ones you're championing—but hey, like I said, it's all subjective.
That wasn't my point, but fine, there's probably a mountain of footage shot over the years. Regardless, I'm convinced Boyhood is going to snag the Oscar, and I won't feel bad about it once you look at what has historically won. Personally, though, I think Birdman is the superior film—easily one of the best in years. That said, if anyone deserves the directing award, it should be Inarritu. I'm genuinely counting down the days until his next project drops.
Austin Rodriguez5 said:Because it’s the exact same kind of nonsense. Look, just because a guy spent 12 years filming something doesn't mean he deserves an award.
It's just like what happened last year with the Academy Award winners list.
I agree, but I'd take this nonsense over that any day. 😁 Clearly, it's all a matter of taste. 🤷
Honestly, I have no idea what people are watching, I'm just stating my opinion. You rarely see films like Birdman—at least not in terms of how they're shot. On top of that, the movie is fantastic. I don't know when anyone else would have the guts to make such a joke out of themselves. It takes real courage to pull that off. 👍
I agree, Boyhood is better than anything else on that list; it’s a solid film. That said, I still find Birdman to be the superior, more challenging project. I get the whole "filmed over many years" thing, but I don't see why that makes it harder to pull off. Especially when you actually have all that time at your disposal. 🤷
Jamie Turner80 said:Boyhood matters more as an undertaking than just a finished product. Even then, it’s far from a bad movie. People seem to overlook the sheer madness of filming this over twelve years—developing the script on the fly and trying to predict what might actually be interesting down the road. That kind of attention to detail is incredible. It’s entirely plausible that Boyhood takes home both Best Picture and Best Director. Honestly, who else could have pulled that off?
Well, Birdman definitely deserves the directing nod. If you ask me, shooting that was a much bigger technical headache than Boyhood. 🤷
I’ll concede that it could sweep both awards, but while the film is fine, I was expecting something a bit more impactful.