James Miller2 said:I understand, but I think you're doing yourself a disservice.
Pick up the phone. Even if it feels awkward, that's how you build confidence and grow.
By running away and avoiding the issue, the problem will only seem larger than it actually is.
Conversations in a foreign language are rarely perfect on either side, so I don't see why there should be any taboo there.
I spent about two years working in customer service—averaging maybe 50 inbound and outbound calls a day—but even now, that kind of communication still makes me feel a bit uneasy.
Granted, if I’m calling someone I actually know, it isn't a huge deal; but for strangers? I’d much rather just hop in my car and handle things face-to-face.
My apologies if this comparison feels a bit off base. As I see it—looking strictly at the plot structures—the James Bond films tend to be pretty isolated entries, aside from the recent stuff or those early outings where he’s taking on SPECTRE. Because of that, the specific era of Bond doesn't really factor into my reasoning. Regarding the tone—seeing a helicopter in a tunnel alongside a high-speed train, plus Tom Cruise pulling off those stunts—it all feels a bit sci-fi to me (that's just how hyperactive thrillers get sometimes). In that regard, Jason Bourne takes the lead. Forgive me, but since I haven't sat through the entire series, I don't quite have that connection to Mission: Impossible. For me, it will always be a solid, above-average franchise that I'll happily watch whenever a new one drops, but it'll always pale in comparison to Jason Bourne.
Bourne works because it’s such a great look at a man discovering who he actually is—he’s suddenly gifted with these skills he doesn't even understand, but eventually, he pieces his past together and chooses his own path. Honestly, the book is even better... Mission: Impossible feels like a polished version of James Bond to me. It’s a solid series, but at its core, it really just boils down to: "defeat the villain and get the girl." I haven't seen Ghost Protocol yet, though I hear nothing but good things about it...
Christian Cook6 said:So? For me, X-Men: First Class was 🙂 Man, I just realized I completely blanked on that Wolverine one—honestly, it’s so bad I actually forgot 😵 My bad, I'm spacey, and I have zero clue if this can even be fixed 🤔
It’s also quite impressive how they lay out the entire backstory for the first three films—specifically regarding Professor Xavier and Magneto. My only real grievance is the absence of Ian McKellen; he's easily the standout actor in the whole X-Men series 👍
He’s a phenomenal actor. My absolute favorite performance of his has to be his role as Mandela in Invictus—in that film, Freeman just seems to radiate this incredible wisdom...
Jason Richardson5 said:they don't have a clue what they're doing—just playing garbage 👍
One man's trash, another man's treasure 🙂
A long time ago—I think I was just heading down to the kitchen for a snack—the house was so quiet that I decided to turn on the radio. I tuned it to one of those local stations, and suddenly, this track comes on that absolutely floored me. I ended up buying the whole album right then and there... ever since, whenever I'm grabbing a bite, I just flip on the radio or tune into something like NPR or KEXP 🤣
Fight Club - Now, just some quick thoughts as I move through... Panic Room / Se7en - Se7en is more than just an excellent movie, but Panic Room has a certain quality that makes it slightly better in my book. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - genuinely engaging from the first minute to the last. Zodiac - a great film, though I have to admit—I got a little lost with the characters halfway through XD XD Alien3 - Just when I thought they’d totally blow the Alien aspect, Fincher steps in and pleasantly surprises me. The Game - fantastic film, though the ending is really due to Douglas 😁
I haven't seen The Social Network yet, but I have full confidence that Fincher won't let me down...
I just finished watching it yesterday and I’m honestly speechless. That opening scene in the park with the mother and her baby—it was easily one of the most brutal things I've ever seen on screen. I can only hope those kinds of incidents aren't just a regular occurrence in New York City... or anywhere else, for that matter... Beyond the movie itself, the track at the end really caught me off guard—a genuine little musical gem: Chase and status - end Credits
The Score was on TV recently and I have to say, Norton really blew me away—which is more than I can say for de Niro. I'm crossing my fingers that Stone turns out to be better... Milla 😍🙂
Richard Miller4 said:Alright folks, here’s one of my absolute all-time favorites...
I'm Through with Love I'll never fall again Said adieu to love Don't ever call again For I must love you or no one And so I'm through with love
I've locked my heart I'll keep my feelings there I've stocked my heart with icy, frigid air And I Mean to Care for No One Because I'm through with love
I assume those lyrics are from some old classic film—it doesn't ring a bell for me...
Richard Miller4 said:No, no—it’s actually Kevin Spacey driving around in the car singing out loud during *American Beauty*. And yeah, I know it isn't Kravitz—I remember watching the movie and thinking, "Wait, who is singing this? This definitely isn't Kravitz," so I ended up Googling it, and turns out the artist is Krokus.
Film 🙏 Song 🙏 Scene 🙏 Regarding the artist—I also found it strange because I only really know the Kravitz version. But if this is right, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/soundtrack then the song in the movie is actually performed by The Guess Who... Anyway, it's a minor detail. The main thing is that the movie and the scene are spot on. 👍
American Woman Stay away from me American Woman Mama let me be Don’t come hanging around my door I don’t want to see your face no more I Got More Important Things to Do Then spend my time growing old with you
Even though the song is pretty laid back, the movie might be a bit tricky to guess 😉
Since nobody seems to have an answer, I'll start a new thread so this one doesn't just die out—hopefully 🙂 William Price66 won't hold it against me . Once upon a time I was of the mind To lay your burden down And leave you where you stood And you believed I could You'd seen it done before I could read your thoughts Tell you what you saw And never say a word
Over with and done—never to return . Staring at the loss Looking for a cause And never really sure Nothing but a hole To live with a soul And nothing to be learned
Richard Miller4 said:William Price66, you didn't catch any attitude from me, did you? I’m just asking—I was trying to pin down that specific scene you called out because it feels incredibly familiar, but the memory is just slipping through my fingers. I know I've seen it, I swear, I just can't quite put my finger on which movie it was.
I think the main villain is dancing to that song while she’s trapped down in a well...
Brenda Adams2 said:yo, seriously, this multi-quote thing isn't doing anything for me. I click it and absolutely nothing happens. Like, zero. zilch. why is it acting up like this? someone please help me out here...
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jadetrucker43 said:What kind of help are you looking for? Everything you need has already been laid out right here. Just go back and read the entire thread...
