Posts by Sandra Campbell2

I’m practically counting down the minutes until I finally get my eyes on it.😂

Michael Ortiz68, here is some 100% friendly advice: go watch The Walt Disney Company documentary. Seriously. Get an education on what corporations actually are and try to wrap your head around how they operate and what principles truly drive them. If you can watch all that—see the endless accusations flying, the legal battles dragging on through the courts, the sheer scale of it—and still believe that today's global reality is just a coincidence... I mean, look at ExxonMobil pulling in billions from oil extraction while people living in states where that very oil is pumped are struggling just to survive... if you see that, then accepting a scenario like 9/11 or anything else won't feel like such a stretch.

p.s. The absolute worst thing you can be is lethargic and try to bury people with a revolutionary spirit. 🙂 Revolutions are exactly what brought us to this point in history, not lying around in bed preaching the idea that anyone who believes there are evil people in this world is just being a fool...

Most of what’s been mentioned already 😍

+ Sin City -> that one with the blue slug 😁
+ Saving Private Ryan, that thin blue line, and somewhat Pearl Harbor -> if you saw those in a theater, they leave an impression that just sticks with you.
+ A massive amount of horror
+ Natural Born Killers -> personally, I just see Woody Bog and a whole lot of beating there 😍
+ Titanic, obviously

Et cetera, et cetera... I have this nagging feeling people are going to list even more movies that they won't even bother to remember 😁

Because...?? ...you don't even grasp the basic concept? LOOK, NEXT TIME JUST TELL HIM WHY OR DON'T BOTHER SHOWING UP AT ALL

Chloe Nguyen, my dear brother, go take a look at the Fog of War. Go see what Robert McNamara actually meant when he squeezed his thumb and forefinger together and said, "We were this close to a full-scale nuclear world war." Then he follows it up with this: "Yes, John F. Kennedy was a rational man, Nikita Khrushchev was a rational man, and Fidel Castro was a rational man. And yes, it came that close." Meanwhile, hanging on the wall in the White House, there’s a metal calendar for March—I think it was March—with the dates from the 18th to the 28th carved right into it. Those were the "hottest days."

You know, my friend, you're just another idiot who thinks he's smarter than the people who *think* they're smart. You think you've figured out how the gears turn just because you've glanced at the Zeitgeist, but honestly? You're just as clueless as the rest of them—maybe even worse. Do you have access to CIA files? FBI records? NSA documents? ... Please. Do you have insight into anything other than your own ego? What could you possibly talk about in your early twenties? If you're even that old. About what???? What do you know about any of this??? Where did you become some political veteran??? Were you a counter-intelligence officer or something??? Give me a break, man. Just go drink some acid and chill out. The worst part is, there are plenty of people like you today—acting like heroes and intellectuals behind a monitor, when in reality, you're just a spineless conformist walking down the street clutching a designer handbag...

If I’m going by pure gut feeling—it’s American Beauty. If I’m using my head? Probably Gladiator or No Country for Old Men. But the heart always wins out, obviously. ^^

restlessranger30 said:The movie itself? Honestly, pretty mediocre. But, I was seeing 3D in a theater for the very first time, and man, the experience was killer. Such a great vibe for Valentine's Day. 😁

+1

THAT BULLET AT THE VERY ENDDDDDDDDDDD 😁DDDD

Michelle Flores40 said:I haven't seen Harvey Milk, but I'm getting a little nervous here. It seems like the movies you call bad are actually good to me, and the ones you love are the ones I can't stand.😍

Which is exactly why I take just about everything I read on this forum with a massive grain of salt. 🙂

I didn't catch the REC version, just this one, but if REC was anything like this typical zombie garbage, there’s zero chance I’m watching it. Honestly, I loathe anything even remotely connected to zombies; there are just way, way, way too many of those films out there. There was a time when they actually creeped me out, a phase where I thought they were fun to watch, a phase where they were just funny to me—but we're currently in the phase where movies like this and shows like Dead Set make me want to pull the plug. As soon as that first zombie shows up, I'm done. I'll fast-forward to the end just to see what the hell the concept was, otherwise? Stop. Eject. Total BULLSHIT.

FANTASTIC MOVIE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE!!! 😁 (except maybe guys who aren't exactly comfortable with their own sexuality
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James Garcia58 said:So, I just finished watching Harvey Milk, and honestly, it’s great. I’d give it an 8/10.

The movie is based on true events, which makes the core story interesting enough, though nothing groundbreaking there. What really stands out is the synergy between the writers, the director, and the cinematography.
Building on that is the stellar acting, led primarily by Brilliant Sean Penn, who—in my opinion—never once overacts. It’s actually fascinating to watch how many different types of characters he can portray with such conviction. Josh Brolin is also solid.
First off, despite having a massive cast, the film never loses its way or feels cluttered. I think the credit for that goes directly to the tight collaboration between the director and the screenwriters.
That said, the real highlight is the direction. Some of the directorial choices were genuinely impressive, so I’ll highlight a few.
First, there’s the introduction of Scott. Nothing flashy, but that side profile close-up looked fantastic; they could have leaned into those shots more often, especially when you have actors capable of conveying so much through small details.
Then there are those sweeping pan shots, particularly the one in the tight indoor space during one of Harvey's meetings.
But my favorite technical move happens at Milkov's birthday, where they use a deep focus shot. You see Harvey talking to someone in one frame, then as that conversation wraps up, the camera moves in, a second person enters the shot, and they transition into a new close-up for their dialogue.

SPOILERS

There is one thing I didn't quite catch or notice, so I’d love if someone could clarify.
What was the purpose behind him recording those tapes, and why does he seem so exhausted and drained while doing it?

End spoiler

I should also mention the excellent work by the costume designer and that relatively young screenwriter, even though he was working from a true story.

Anyway, my rating is an 8/10. Personally, I think the film deserves an Academy Award for Best Director and Best Actor; as for the other categories, we can discuss those later.

Exactly... especially after seeing him in Opar, where he was so shy, insecure, slow, and unconvincing—basically anything but a powerhouse actor—which makes it all the more paradoxical that he truly is one.
Playing a moron, a macho guy, a "crybaby," and now a gay man... it really places him in the upper echelon of elite actors.

James Garcia58 said:So, I just finished watching Harvey Milk, and honestly, it’s great. I’d give it an 8/10.

The movie is based on true events, which makes the core story interesting enough, though nothing groundbreaking there. What really stands out is the synergy between the writers, the director, and the cinematography.
Building on that is the stellar acting, led primarily by Brilliant Sean Penn, who—in my opinion—never once overacts. It’s actually fascinating to watch how many different types of characters he can portray with such conviction. Josh Brolin is also solid.
First off, despite having a massive cast, the film never loses its way or feels cluttered. I think the credit for that goes directly to the tight collaboration between the director and the screenwriters.
That said, the real highlight is the direction. Some of the directorial choices were genuinely impressive, so I’ll highlight a few.
First, there’s the introduction of Scott. Nothing flashy, but that side profile close-up looked fantastic; they could have leaned into those shots more often, especially when you have actors capable of conveying so much through small details.
Then there are those sweeping pan shots, particularly the one in the tight indoor space during one of Harvey's meetings.
But my favorite technical move happens at Milkov's birthday, where they use a deep focus shot. You see Harvey talking to someone in one frame, then as that conversation wraps up, the camera moves in, a second person enters the shot, and they transition into a new close-up for their dialogue.

SPOILERS

There is one thing I didn't quite catch or notice, so I’d love if someone could clarify.
What was the purpose behind him recording those tapes, and why does he seem so exhausted and drained while doing it?

End spoiler

I should also mention the excellent work by the costume designer and that relatively young screenwriter, even though he was working from a true story.

Anyway, my rating is an 8/10. Personally, I think the film deserves an Academy Award for Best Director and Best Actor; as for the other categories, we can discuss those later.

He was recording them in case there was an assassination attempt on him. I can't recall the exact moment, but I think it could be taken out of context. In my view, his mood is exactly like that because of the very reason he's doing it. It’s obvious he feels his life is under serious threat, and frankly, given the circumstances, why wouldn't he be...

James Garcia58 said:So, I just finished watching Harvey Milk, and honestly, it’s great. I’d give it an 8/10.

The movie is based on true events, which makes the core story interesting enough, though nothing groundbreaking there. What really stands out is the synergy between the writers, the director, and the cinematography.
Building on that is the stellar acting, led primarily by Brilliant Sean Penn, who—in my opinion—never once overacts. It’s actually fascinating to watch how many different types of characters he can portray with such conviction. Josh Brolin is also solid.
First off, despite having a massive cast, the film never loses its way or feels cluttered. I think the credit for that goes directly to the tight collaboration between the director and the screenwriters.
That said, the real highlight is the direction. Some of the directorial choices were genuinely impressive, so I’ll highlight a few.
First, there’s the introduction of Scott. Nothing flashy, but that side profile close-up looked fantastic; they could have leaned into those shots more often, especially when you have actors capable of conveying so much through small details.
Then there are those sweeping pan shots, particularly the one in the tight indoor space during one of Harvey's meetings.
But my favorite technical move happens at Milkov's birthday, where they use a deep focus shot. You see Harvey talking to someone in one frame, then as that conversation wraps up, the camera moves in, a second person enters the shot, and they transition into a new close-up for their dialogue.

SPOILERS

There is one thing I didn't quite catch or notice, so I’d love if someone could clarify.
What was the purpose behind him recording those tapes, and why does he seem so exhausted and drained while doing it?

End spoiler

I should also mention the excellent work by the costume designer and that relatively young screenwriter, even though he was working from a true story.

Anyway, my rating is an 8/10. Personally, I think the film deserves an Academy Award for Best Director and Best Actor; as for the other categories, we can discuss those later.

Totally agree. Once again: STALKER CARE!!