Posts by Edward Hernandez332

Henry Thompson35 said:Have you ever actually listened to Agalloch? 😍

Look, they primarily fall under the doom metal umbrella—and yeah, they’re absolutely brilliant. 🙏

Porcupine Tree is easily my absolute favorite—though I have to admit, back in the early days when they were leaning much harder into that psychedelic sound, they had me hooked in a different way. Beyond them, you’ve got Dream Theater before they hit the "Train of Thought" era, Andromeda, Circus Maximus, and Opeth—though you have to be careful with Opeth, because once they start mixing in all that Death Metal, they aren't exactly for everyone, are they? Then there's Pain of Salvation and Riverside...

Andrew White32 said:Look, if the state of American club soccer was anything like the top five leagues—I mean, if we had two or three clubs that were perennial Champions League or Europa League contenders, constantly battling it out for the domestic title every single year—then maybe, just maybe, the hardcore fans and the Ultras wouldn't even bother showing up to a handball match or some local club's volleyball game. But that’s not our reality, is it? We are a relatively small nation, and our club soccer scene is exactly what it is. So, the moment the national team or a few local clubs actually rise above the bare minimum, it’s only natural that it sparks interest among the fans and the Ultras. It's basic human nature.

Nobody is blaming you here—honestly, it's great to see people supporting volleyball—but let's not ignore the facts on the ground.

David Price5 said:http://www.filmski.net/filmovi/4187/vatreni_prsten

A group of adrenaline junkies finds themselves trapped in underground caves alongside monsters hungry to devour them.

Publisher/Distributor:
Lionsgate / Blitz film

Do I seriously have to trek down to the local video store and snap photos of the box art just to prove to you which movie we’re talking about?

David Price5 said:Wait, didn't they already release it under that ridiculous title "Ring of Fire"?

No, this movie actually hit theaters here as Ring of Fire.
Honestly, calling it horror cave is a halfway decent translation, I guess...

rowdybadger41 said:Ah, Descent 😍
I think I'm going to give this one another watch today... 🥳

I just popped the DVD into my laptop because my desktop is being stubborn about region codes
so I'll be watching it alongside Marshall's own commentary 😠 😍

David Price5 said:In my view, those villains are just catalysts. The heart of the story is really the conflict between Sarah and Juno. That seed of doubt planted in the opening minutes carries through to the very end. The monsters simply force their worst traits to the surface.

Sure, fine, but let’s be honest—without those creatures, we wouldn't even have half the fun we got from this movie.😉

quietdriver3 said:Man, I don't even know what to add to this barrage of condescension and obsession with "intellect." I bet Bogo was handing out cards to Bel when the world was being created 😁 and whatever I write here isn't going to pierce through that ego armor of yours... Anyway, the point is, it's totally pointless to tear a horror movie apart based on logic, because logic is probably the genre's biggest enemy. Imagine going in and bashing Romer's zombie movies just because they break every known rule of medicine? It's ridiculous.
My issue with The Descent is that it gets way too ambitious with the supernatural stuff in the second half; it would've been much more interesting if it stayed in that survival horror lane without the monsters. My other gripe is the characterization of that cheating character.
But overall, it's a good movie.
As for H. T., I'm not looking for a debate about it (we already have a thread for that movie), I'm just mentioning it as a prime example of the mental gymnastics you're doing here. Because honestly, I'm afraid you might break your own neck if you stay this inconsistent with your stances. 😉

When you say "supernatural," are you talking about the villains? Without them, the movie wouldn't be nearly as terrifying—not to mention we'd be missing out on the action. At least, that’s how I see it.

Emily Martin3 said:In my view, the original is a hundred times better—Quarantine is basically just a carbon copy of the original. p.s. the only thing is, the actress is actually better than she was in the original. 😉

Oh, please—the actress from Spain is way more charming than the American one 😍

Is it even worth sitting through if it’s just a blatant carbon copy of the original?

Andrew White32 said:😕 🤷

I honestly can't tell what you're driving at here—are you complaining about how hard it is to snag a ticket, or are you just against the idea of hardcore fans—or "ultras," if you want to get technical—showing up to handball matches and other sports?

The truth is, those die-hard crews only show up when the team is actually winning—it’s a simple fact that a massive crowd of casual fair-weather fans—what we'd call "tourists" in the supporter scene—just floods the west stands whenever San Francisco is actually performing well.

Christian Hernandez92 said:Well, yeah, it's obviously just my opinion, I guess that goes without saying... But unlike a lot of people hanging out here, I try to look at things objectively and realistically, pointing out the pros and cons instead of just letting my own vibes and interpretations take over everything. It might be a good idea to actually read the previous posts and get the full picture before jumping to conclusions like that... And hey, just because someone shares their thoughts doesn't mean they're trying to force them down anyone's throat. Just some good-faith, constructive criticism—you feel me?
Don't put words in my mouth—I never said I didn't get why so many people dig this movie. No, no, and no... I just wasn't focusing on the good stuff because, honestly, I was too let down by it. This film was hyped up to me as the "greatest horror ever" and an "all-time classic," which it absolutely is not, and never could be...
Oh, right, the positives: the complexity, the layers, the stylistic touches like metaphors and allegories, the core concept, the pacing, the ending (the UK version, obviously🙂), and all that jazz.
So yeah, the movie definitely has its fair share of good elements. But the issue is that those strong points get completely undermined by a ton of flaws, some of which I already mentioned, so I won't repeat myself. At best, those gaps and mistakes just brutally distract you from the good parts of the coin...
Let me give you an example: one dimension of the film—the "real world" aspect—is totally wrecked by logical inconsistencies and absurdities, mostly regarding how those creatures in the dark behave, how they exist, how they survive, and all that stuff. Since most people experience the cave portion of this movie as "reality," and that's where the horror is supposed to hit, you have to ask yourself—how can such a poorly constructed idea, full of holes, contradictions, and total nonsense that breaks the whole logic of why these monsters are even scary, actually terrify anyone? And keep in mind, that's just the tip of the iceberg...
Critics? Pfft... I think if you look for counter-arguments, you can find much more intelligent takes than the crowd of people who get paid to either trash or worship something just because it's labeled "art"—or in this case, a movie...
Do you have any idea how many "renowned critics" praised I Am Legend, probably totally oblivious to the fact that the plot holes in that movie were massive enough to drive a truck through?🤣
Unlike you, I don't need some expert to tell me what's good or bad. My own head works just fine...😉

Look, I pointed you toward this thread and the rest of the reviews online for two specific reasons. First, I already laid out exactly why I dig this movie over on page four—why reinvent the wheel? Second, frankly, I didn't feel like doing all the heavy lifting in a single post, so I suggested you do some digging yourself to see what actually makes people tick regarding this film.
I’m not in the mood to sit here and philosophize with you, so I'll be blunt. Those crawlers? They are absolutely incredible. The way they move, that raw brutality—it hits you right in the lizard brain. They are the perfect predators for a flick like this. As for how they got there, their origin story, or any of those other little logic gaps you're obsessing over? Honestly, I don't care. It doesn't matter. What matters is the girls—their reactions, the tension between them, the dialogue, the dark humor, and the sheer desperation of trying to stay alive. Plus, the production design, the makeup, the acting, and the direction of the action sequences were top-notch—not to mention those scenes that genuinely make your blood run cold.
As for you being let down because someone promised you the "greatest horror movie ever made"... well, that's a different issue entirely. You can't go in expecting perfection and then get hung up on nitpicking every tiny detail...

Christian Hernandez92 said:😲Oh my god... Let me put it this way... What I'm getting at is that a movie like The Descent—which people absolutely worship and treat like some kind of untouchable masterpiece or the "horror film of the decade"—is actually riddled with so much stupidity, total lack of logic, and zero actual tension, and so on and so on... and honestly, that's the only real "horror" part for me, just the idea that a movie can actually scare someone or give them an adrenaline rush when it’s fundamentally broken like that... 😁 The Descent is just so naive and lacks any real intelligence that it basically kills its own potential and ruins what the original idea could have been from the jump...
I feel like you see how pointless your question is too, because let's face it, every single movie has flaws, big or small, but nobody is out here crowning movies with massive holes like this as all-time classics...
But hey, if you actually want me to suggest some legit, smart horror movies that aren't falling apart at the seams and actually have some real quality to them 😉 it would be my pleasure. Like, check these out: High Tension (2003), Audition (1999), Let the Right One In (2008), Janghwa, Hongryeon (2003), The Spine (2001), Thesis (1996), Ju-on (2003), The Grudge (2004), Spiral (2000), Uzumaki (2000), Honogurai (2002), Begotten (1991), The Ring (1998), Shutter (2004), Alone (2007), The Eye (2002), Jacob's Ladder (1990), Dellamorte Dellamore (1994), Cemetery Man (1994), Hellraiser (1987), The Fog (1980), The Shining (1980), The Fly (1986), R-Point (2004), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Guinea Pig: Mermaid in the Manhole (1988), Guinea Pig: Flowers of Flesh and Blood (1985), Pulse (2001), The Orphanage (2007), [REC] (2007)... That's plenty for now...

That is purely your opinion, and frankly, it runs contrary to what the vast majority thinks. Why don't you try reading the thread from the beginning to actually understand why everyone else finds the film brilliant? Or better yet, just type "The Descent review" into Google and prepare to be thoroughly embarrassed by how many acclaimed critics actually praise this movie.

Christian Hernandez92 said:I honestly just don't get how anyone can call this movie a masterpiece?!
It’s actually wild how so many people, even hardcore horror fans, hype this mediocre flick up and act like it belongs in the same league as the all-time greats...
The whole thing is just riddled with flaws, half-baked ideas, and total nonsense; the scenario biti pun rupa and full of logical gaps that basically insult the intelligence of any average viewer, and at times it gets so predictable and forced it’s almost impossible to sit through; all of that just creates this grating sense of disbelief that, for me, is pretty much the defining trait of this movie...
I’ll only mention a few things since it’s been a while since I watched it (and I had to watch it twice—once because I couldn't believe such a massive flop was getting so much praise)...

S P O I L E R !
The biggest issue, which the entire concept relies on, is the evolution part. Basically, you're supposed to buy that these "monsters" are actually humans who’ve been trapped in the dark, isolated in caves for years and evolved into a new kind of predator...
The movie claims they lost their sight, their hearing, and even their sense of touch. But somehow, none of that stops them from popping up on the surface every now and then to hunt animals that are way faster and more agile, creatures that have all their senses intact and are perfectly adapted to life on the surface and fighting off other predators. And despite all those trips to the surface, they always manage to stay totally undetected. You have to wonder how a creature that’s supposedly COMPLETELY incapable of living above ground would even handle it... Seeing all the animal bones the main characters find deep in the cave really makes you think these things are killing stuff on the surface quite successfully—the contrast is just insane...
Then there are moments in the movie that represent the absolute peak of zero logic: like how the "monsters" don't feel fire just inches away from them, meaning they can't see it or feel the heat, yet the fight scenes with the girls and the way they stalk and kill them suggest something COMPLETELY different about what these creatures are capable of; or when a monster holds its hand right on one of the girls' heads and doesn't notice her presence—not the body heat, the breathing, the torch burning right next to her—it's obvious... Despite everything mentioned, these "monsters" still act like perfect predators, jumping out of the shadows, walking on the ceiling (!!!!!!!), and hunting the girls with a level of skill that would require them to have fully developed senses, high intellect, and perfect motor skills... Just look at the scenes where they emerge from the darkness to hunt their "prey"—the main characters—and then compare that to the huge holes in the logic, and it's easy to see how inconsistent the whole idea is...
The absurdity, inconsistency, and, frankly, stupidity just keeps going: a girl travels from the UK to the US and, through no fault of her own, stumbles upon a brand-new cave system right next to a famous, well-mapped one that experts and researchers had already thoroughly explored; and that rockslide that blocks their ONLY exit is such a cliché, forced moment (which, weirdly enough, is CRUCIAL for the plot) that it actually made me want to gag... And regarding the theory of evolution—that process takes thousands of years. Given when America was discovered, we can only conclude these "monsters" are an exception to evolution, like some kind of crazy, super-fast evolutionary jump happened in those caves (which is actually my favorite little detail ;)).
I should also mention that this movie isn't just suffering from these kinds of errors and absurdities—I could go on FOREVER about the terrible character development, how it focuses on useless, trivial details instead of the actual plot, the shallow relationships between characters, the poorly defined motives, and so much more... but I won't. I think I've said enough about why this movie doesn't deserve its rating, highlighting just a fraction of its failures, and how it fails to scare or even make anyone think if they've ever seen more than three GOOD, coherent horror movies in their life...
P.S. And okay, here’s my hot take on the stuff most people get wrong—the idea that those "monsters" aren't even real, but are just some hallucination cooked up by > because her past, all those regrets, frustrations, and old wounds, is crashing head-first into this nightmare reality of constant darkness, claustrophobia, and being trapped with people who have their own dark histories and messy motives... to me, that’s honestly the only way to truly make sense of the movie, and it totally lines up with how I see it. Even if you look at it that way, you still run into plenty of plot holes and inconsistencies (not to mention how unoriginal it feels, since there are so many better movies out there doing the exact same thing), but I really feel like the film only holds any actual value if you view it through that psychological lens, because if you try to watch it as straight realism, it honestly just becomes kind of ridiculous...

Oh, and... S P O I L E R > :-)

Can you walk me through that part? What exactly makes the characterization so terrible?
The rest of the critique actually makes sense to me, but personally, I don't think those points even matter for the film's main point.

Andrew White32 said:I might have totally messed up my memory here—I honestly can't say why, but I could have sworn it was a weekday and we were all out shopping...🤷

It feels like a regular workday to me too, honestly. I distinctly remember being chased off the bleachers by the local police at the end of it.

Andrew White32 said:If my memory serves me right—and it usually does—that whole mess went down back at the Cup. Seattle took the loss that day, but honestly? The real story was how the cheering from the West Coast just kept going and going... it felt like they stretched that third period out forever with all that noise.😁 Everything together—just an hour, maybe an hour and a half—of nothing but non-stop singing. Oh, my heart... this quiet, lingering suffering. Without a single moment of hesitation...😁
Honestly, looking at things today, it’s hard to imagine anything like that ever happening again—and I mean that in the worst way possible. The state of the club right now? A total disaster. Just an absolute catastrophe from top to bottom. And don't even get me started on the stands... the atmosphere is just as bleak. It's all falling apart.👎 I still can’t get that one game out of my head—you know the one? The boys were just standing there, basically waiting for security to let them out of the stadium, but the crowd? Man, they were absolutely losing it. Just singing their hearts out, non-stop, without a single break. It was pure madness. Then, after about thirty minutes of that relentless energy, everyone finally settled in—just sat back and soaked up the whole damn show. What a moment. 😁

I’m pretty sure this is a shot from that game—correct me if I’m wrong, but I’ve got a feeling...

Check out this old shot from the 2003 Seattle Armada meetup—talk about a blast from the past! Looking at this photo really brings back those intense, high-energy days when the whole crew used to gather. It’s funny how much things have changed since then, isn't it? You look at these faces and you can almost feel that specific, gritty atmosphere we used to live for. Just one of those moments frozen in time.

I’m not entirely convinced we’re actually talking about the Cup here—honestly, I suspect that banner was probably only put up after that absolute robbery during the semifinal.

Batman Main theme—
I mean, seriously, this is hands down my absolute favorite cinematic opening of all time. 🙏

Back to the Future—
😍

The Uruk-Hai - LOTR soundtrack
Believe it or not, this used to be my actual alarm clock back in the day. 😁

The Goonies soundtrack - Jailbreak & The Goonies Theme
Just pure perfection. 😍😍

Star Trek The Next Generation Theme
The greatest SF series ever made, paired with the best damn soundtrack in the business.

Does anyone else vividly remember that match against the Dodgers (I think?)—the one where the West Stand stayed almost entirely packed, just chanting away for another 45 minutes after the whistle blew?
I can still hear that song, "Srcu mome tiha patnja..." echoing through the stadium... does anyone recall which season that was, or even the specific cut they were playing?

I caught a screening of *Demons* this past Friday 😁 It was actually quite nice to be back in a proper theater—you know, one with an actual balcony and a ground floor rather than those cramped multiplexes 😍
As far as the movie itself goes, I have a few technical gripes—namely the subtitles, which were lagging behind the dialogue (though I ran into a friend leaving the theater who’s going into that field, so I’m optimistic they'll get it sorted out 😁)—and the sound levels were just way too aggressive, honestly rattling my teeth during the show. But look, I suppose these are just teething pains you see with every new production
Best of luck with everything moving forward 😉

Terry Lee3 said:I honestly don't see the point... things are looking more than fine—aside from that unfortunate exit from the tournament (not that we have enough of those anyway)...☕
Just like you said, we’re heading down to Chicago to claim our title...👍 😁 😉

We’d probably reach some pretty tragic conclusions if we actually set the sarcasm aside for once, wouldn't we?
The main thing is that you guys are the strongest army out there. 👍