Richard Hernandez13 said:Apparently, some Iron Maiden fans stormed out of the premiere because they thought the whole thing was just a parody of their band. 🤣
Those Maiden fans have always been morons! Easily the most pathetic band to ever exist!
So, I finally sat down yesterday to catch part six, after bingeing the first five over the last couple of weeks—though, to be fair, I knocked out parts two through five all in one weekend. In my opinion, the original is still the absolute king; Wes Craven was a straight-up genius! I still need to watch the seventh one; I remember catching it on local TV when I was just a kid, but the memory is pretty fuzzy. Honestly, part six was kind of a letdown for me. It felt more like a comedy than an actual horror movie. There’s zero tension because you already know exactly what Freddy is going to do, how he’s going to kill someone, or what the next twist will be... it’s totally predictable. Personally, I think the first one holds up way better than other classics like Friday the 13th or Halloween.
Dennis Lewis6 said:So, what exactly makes Sly such a better actor?😕
What makes Sly actually stand out as an actor? Take *Copland*, for example—everyone was raving about his performance there. He held his own alongside heavyweights like Robert De Niro and Willem Dafoe and even snagged a Golden Globe nomination for it. And I’m pretty sure most of you remember he pulled double duty with *Rocky*, getting nominated for both Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay. He doesn't just walk around with that blank, stone-faced expression you see with guys like Schwarzenegger or Keanu Reeves. If we're judging based on actual acting ability, I’d argue Sly is the best action star out there. He was practically born to play these types of heroes; it just fits him perfectly. Even with *Cliffhanger*, despite the Razzie onslaught at the time, I’ve come across plenty of critiques later on labeling it one of the better action thrillers from the '90s.
Sly Stallone is the absolute king! Look, I have nothing against Arnold Schwarzenegger, but Sly is just a better actor (and let’s be real, he’s proven he can direct an action flick better than most). He fits those heroic roles so much more naturally—he’s got way more grit. You honestly can't even compare anyone else to Rocky or Rambo! He’s easily the greatest action legend to ever do it.
Such an incredible band! They’re still putting out solid albums; honestly, Humanity Hour 1 turned out way better than I expected. I've been following them since 2007, and they're basically regulars on my listening channels now.
In my first post, I made it pretty clear that I know not every single track qualifies as "epic," and I explained exactly why I picked those specific songs. I don't need some textbook, mathematically perfect definition of what constitutes an epic song to make my point. Iron Maiden - Rime of the Ancient Mariner? Honestly, every single song I listed in that initial post is better than that one!!!
Which one of these hits hardest for you, and what’s the reasoning?
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin)
War Pigs (Black Sabbath)
July Morning (Uriah Heep)
Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Stargazer (Rainbow)
A Day in the Life (The Beatles)
Estranged (Guns N' Roses)
Child in Time (Deep Purple)
Won't Get Fooled Again (The Who)
Hotel California (Eagles)
Wind of Change (Scorpions)
Victim of Changes (Judas Priest)
Brothers in Arms (Dire Straits)
Some of these tracks deal with massive, epic themes or just have that grand, sweeping feeling, while others served as major turning points for the artists—standing alone as absolute pillars within their respective discographies.