Posts by driftingmason7

There is a certain, albeit exhausting, merit to possessing a sharp intellect 😁

Does this flick have anything to do with the legendary Repo Man from 1984?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087995/

I found myself revisiting the 1984 classic just yesterday, only to stumble upon this thread and realize there’s a 2010 film sharing the exact same title—and apparently, it’s some kind of massive hit... 🙂

So, I just finished watching Moscow Belgium, and honestly, it was a breath of fresh air; the film is genuinely entertaining, which was really my only objective for this evening. I have absolutely no interest in diving into any deep-seated cinematic analysis or dissecting its subtext, because at the end of the day, it was simply a perfectly spent $8.25

I finally sat down to watch Wave, and I have to say, it was quite decent; while the ending felt somewhat predictable, the experience as a whole was certainly worthwhile.
When I reflect on the absolute garbage that usually ends up playing at AMC Theatres, it makes me wish every single film were of this caliber...

Zachary Lopez said:Louise Fletcher playing Nurse Mildred Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

I find myself inclined to agree with that sentiment; quite frankly, after witnessing her performance in the film, I was possessed by an almost primal urge to see her character meet a swift end.

Given the existence of this particular thread, I feel it is only fitting to observe here that, most unfortunately, Charlton Heston passed away during the night. One can only hope that CNN will honor his memory by broadcasting a dedicated marathon of his most iconic cinematic achievements

http://www.javno.com/hr/film-i-glazb....php?id=138008

In my estimation, Russell Crowe stands as the superior talent; he hasn't merely mastered the specific genres that defined his career, but has instead commanded the various roles he's been cast in with equal gravity. He can pivot seamlessly from playing a somewhat dim-witted detective in a gritty L.A. noir to portraying a fractured, schizophrenic genius in a psychological thriller, all while maintaining his footing in Westerns and those sweeping historical epics for which he is most celebrated. While one might argue that Charlton Heston possessed a certain undeniable presence, I find he lacked the sheer versatility that Crowe exhibits—and frankly, Crowe still has plenty of room to evolve. It remains a compelling comparison, regardless,

Olivia Baker5 said:The cinematic impact of Moulin Rouge is vastly superior to anything coming out of Chicago lately... 🙂The eternal debate: Ewan McGregor or Richard Gere? If I’m forced to weigh them against one another, my mind drifts toward Ewan. 😍

I simply cannot bring myself to agree with you! If your entire metric for judging a production boils down to which actor happens to be more easy on the eyes, then I fear we have nothing left to discuss. To my mind, Chicago stands head and shoulders above Moulin Rouge as a musical, though I will concede that its narrative structure is somewhat more demanding for the casual viewer to grasp. I have sat through the stage production twice and revisited the film three times now, and each experience has been thoroughly engaging; conversely, I found Moulin Rouge to be quite tedious. It becomes even more difficult to endure when one has to sit through Nicole Kidman, who—much like in the majority of her other films—seems less interested in actually acting and far more invested in merely performing. 🙄

It is a perfectly decent piece of cinema, really. While it boasts some of the most breathtaking visual effects I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing lately, the narrative itself remains quite rudimentary, peppered here and there with bits of humor. My primary grievance, however, lies in their decision to weave a romantic subplot into such a production; it felt somewhat misplaced. And regarding the lead actress—is there truly no other striking woman available to play the role of the driver?
There were certainly moments where the musical score leaned perhaps a bit too heavily into melodrama, yet all things considered, Michael Bay has proven once again that he possesses the capability to deliver a quality film. It is simply not a work one should attempt to take too seriously. If I were forced to assign it a grade, I would settle on an 8/10.
I find myself utterly incredulous seeing certain individuals here claim this was the pinnacle of filmmaking. Honestly, one really ought to cultivate a more sophisticated understanding of the medium. 🙂

David Taylor13 said:Yeah, and by the weekend they'll be sitting at 5 million...
they can kiss my ass now, because they completely blew their chance last week 👎

If only Lionel Messi had possessed two divine hands of his own, the entire trajectory of this season might have shifted toward a different destiny.😉

Much obliged. Although, I have already managed to track down a truly one-of-a-kind avatar that requires absolutely no further modification

Does anyone happen to know of a specific software that will actually allow me to resize an image to exactly 50x50 pixels? It seems that every time I attempt to input those precise dimensions, the program decides to take its own liberties, resulting in some nonsensical resolution like 50x71 or perhaps 35x50 instead of what was requested.

It appears the situation has shifted, and he might actually be staying put at Tottenham Hotspur after all.

silentsurfer19 said:plus race car drivers? absolute joke...🤣

Now, let’s not descend into baseless speculation. If you actually look at the trajectory of the season, it’s quite clear that Massa is going to take the championship this year.👍

Anthony Rivera12 said:Since nobody has bothered to post the trailer yet, here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFbq98GhoJQ
To my eyes, it doesn't look terrible, but then again, it certainly doesn't look spectacular either.
The original is an absolute masterpiece, and I suspect this remake won't even come close to its level.
It seems like Rob Zombie is filming his own specific take on Halloween, which will inevitably alter the narrative—not necessarily a bad thing in theory, but good grief, this looks excessively hardcore.
The sheer amount of violence feels excessive, and that’s one element I’ve never particularly cared for in the Halloween franchise. What I truly appreciate is that haunting atmosphere, the score, and the fact that the killer used to be such a mysterious, terrifying presence (though the sequels eventually ruined that by over-explaining his backstory and introducing all sorts of nonsense until he lost his edge). Regardless, they’ll have my money for a movie ticket, whether that’s a stroke of luck🙂 or a total misfortune.😢

True, it isn't a bad trailer, but if we judged every motion picture based solely on its trailers, nearly every film ever made would be considered a masterpiece.

If Rob Zombie is the one behind the lens, then we can almost certainly expect the whole thing to be absolute garbage.

Jerry Martin19 said:Is there an actual reason, or do you just dig the cast on this one? 🙂

Well, seeing as Jack Nicholson and Uma Thurman are sitting right at the top, and even looking at the rest of the roster, it feels far more grounded to have a consensus of four votes rather than just a single outlier. Generally speaking, it was a solid little study; kudos to you for putting it together.🙂

Jerry Martin19 said:

Actors

18 votes
Jack Nicholson

11 votes
Robert De Niro
Johnny Depp

7 votes
Tom Hanks
Anthony Hopkins
Al Pacino
Kevin Spacey

6 votes
Marlon Brando
Russell Crowe
Clint Eastwood

4 votes
Morgan Freeman
Mel Gibson

3 votes
Christian Bale
Sean Connery
Steve McQueen
Edward Norton
Alan Rickman
Peter Sellers
Denzel Washington

2 votes
Nicolas Cage
Jim Carrey
Samuel L. Jackson
Sean Penn
Jean Reno
Bruce Willis

1 vote
Jean Paul Belmondo
Jeremy Bratt
Adrien Brody
Charles Bronson
Steve Buscemi
Michael Caine
Jackie Chan
Charlie Chaplin
Don Cheadle
Tom Cruise
Leonardo DiCaprio
Robert Downey Jr.
Will Ferrell
Ralph Fiennes
Vincent Gallo
Andy Garcia
Gael García Bernal
Hugh Grant
Seth Green
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Hugh Jackman
David Jason
Ben Kingsley
John Laurie
Heath Ledger
Tommy Lee Jones
Tony Leung
Bela Lugosi
John Malkovich
Ian McKellen
Bill Murray
Paul Newman
Peter O'Toole
Gary Oldman
Joaquin Phoenix
Ryan Phillippe
Brad Pitt
Sidney Poitier
Tim Roth
James Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Donald Sutherland
Lee Van Cleef

Actresses

11 votes
Meryl Streep

8 votes
Nicole Kidman
Susan Sarandon
Uma Thurman

7 votes
Sandra Bullock
Jodie Foster
Natalie Portman

6 votes
Cate Blanchett
Jennifer Connelly
Michelle Pfeiffer

5 votes
Julia Roberts
Sigourney Weaver

3 votes
Audrey Hepburn
Helen Mirren
Julianne Moore

2 votes
Annette Bening
Ingrid Bergman
Judi Dench
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Ashley Judd
Meg Ryan
Kathleen Turner
Liv Tyler
Naomi Watts
Kate Winslet
Zhang Ziyi

1 vote
Biba Anderson
Kim Basinger
Kathy Bates
Emmanuelle Béart
Monica Bellucci
Juliette Binoche
Toni Collette
Catherine Deneuve
Faye Dunaway
Eliza Dushku
Sally Field
Claire Forlani
Lillian Gish
Katherine Heigl
Katharine Hepburn
Helen Hunt
Isabelle Huppert
Scarlett Johansson
Angelina Jolie
Diane Lane
Juliette Lewis
Eva Mendes
Brittany Murphy
Amanda Peet
Miranda Richardson
Jean Seberg
Chloë Sevigny
Maggie Smith
Hilary Swank
Emma Thompson
Marisa Tomei
Renée Zellweger

Any more votes? (43):
~~~RI~~~, acraba, Addicted, Al Rassan, aibreann, brightcobra91, Basil, c.c., c0rle0ne, chosen one, ciganka, driftingmason7, Gaso (needs 3 more votes for actresses), Ginny_Black13, Golden Flower, Ivana2704 (needs 7 more votes for actresses, 3 votes for actors and 4 votes for actresses), ivtau22, kezo2000, Legura, ljud (needs 2 more votes for actresses), maredoo, marinella, Mezomorph, wiredranger30, Michael Dudikoff (needs 4 more votes for actresses), mizantrop, Moa (needs 1 more vote for actress), Mrack, Nastassja, Newbiee, Niw, OneOf, padmé amidala, Rachel Collins3, paučko, Playgirl88, graniteorca5, seronjaa (needs 4 more votes for actresses), SisterNightfall, snooze, t.e.j.m.a., Tenko, Travis Bickle (needs 4 more votes for actresses)

honestly, I find this particular list far more compelling

briskdrifter40 said:New York Yankees

I have to wonder which century you're living in, because the reality is quite different. It feels as though the New York Yankees haven't produced a single player worth mentioning for at least five years now; if one looks back, Christian Eriksen and Wesley Sneijder were essentially the last true products of their academy system.

analoghound9 said:It's all going down in Venezuela from June 26th through July 15th.

Group A:
Bolivia
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela

Group B:
Brazil
Chile
Ecuador
Mexico

Group C:
Argentina
Colombia
Paraguay
USA

So, Kaka and Ronaldinho are out for Brazil. Word is they’re just totally wiped out, so they officially asked to be pulled from the roster. Honestly, I can't stand that kind of attitude when you're playing for your country. In the States, even during the big tournaments, the superstars always show up, but these guys always seem to have some excuse ready to go.

Who do you guys think is actually gonna take it?

Perhaps I should consider reaching out to Sammir. 😳