Posts by feralorca4

amberfox7 said:Aren't you embarrassed to be saying something so blatantly false? You should be.

Sure, it’s a "brilliant" directorial choice—if you don't understand actual art. It's like driving a beat-up old Ford through Miami and just dropping a thousand speed bumps along the way; that's the rhythm of this movie in a nutshell.

But let's be honest—it makes life easier for everyone involved: the actor-director, the production designer, the lighting crew, the colorists. If he had actually framed and shot this film properly, he probably would have needed three months of shooting—which nobody has the budget for—or he'd be buying shots twice as fast. He wouldn't have total control over the footage either, or at least he'd have half as much as he does now, because even here, you can see how they lose track of the mother's character, and occasionally the brother.

It’s exhausting to act, direct others, manage visuals, and review footage all at once. Other people just sit around cooling off while you decide what to buy next. So, I'm certain Brdar and the assistant director had plenty of influence on this film. Sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn't. In my opinion, it didn't quite work here.

The film is essentially a pedantic art house piece, leaning heavily on that academic style of American filmmaking where the director obsesses over every tiny detail—because that's what "real" directors do. They spend five years writing the script, six months on rehearsals, and so on.

It's that whole myth regarding the "serious" creative process, you know.

Man, that couldn't be further from the truth! Look, framing a movie classically is the easy way out. It makes life simple for everybody. But those long, sweeping takes that pivot around multiple sides? Those are a nightmare to light, record audio for, and coordinate! And it has nothing to do with "control" over the material; it's just a completely different directing style altogether. Why would one be better or worse than the other? One thing is for sure—what you're describing as a "style" that requires three months of filming is basically just standard TV directing. That’s the fastest, most efficient way to shoot. You just edit the acting however you want, throw in some "cover" shots to hide the seams, and boom—you're done.

So, wait—this movie was actually filmed by an American? 🙂

Joseph Ross7 said:That’s exactly the point, though. It’s designed so you think de Niro totally crushed him and that's how the movie ends. After everything he went through, he’s going to "lose" it all, and then—boom. He played de Niro, he played us, and it's a complete reversal. The movie is great, and I guess you can't expect him to just lose everything right at the finish line, or wait until he sees a car crash coming. I think the ending works for the film as a whole. If they aren't planning a sequel, they don't need to wrap it up with some massive woow effect or leave it hanging like Inception. Usually, those dramatic endings just end up being annoying.

I watched Vanilla Sky and remember feeling like time was dragging so slow; it was hard to follow certain parts. With this one, time actually flies by. You don't get that feeling where you're confused or wondering if you even understand what's happening, because you're just totally sucked into it. 🍿

That is exactly what makes a great movie🤣

bad movie.

Jessica Johnson52 said:From what I’ve been reading, it isn't just music videos anymore; the guy is shooting commercials, a new series called "The Spokespersons" and is apparently prepping a feature film... (??)

He’s just the second unit director on "The Spokespeople"... And the movie hasn't even happened yet. I’m not trying to be a hater or anything, it’s just that the guy isn't exactly a film director 🙂 yet...

Jessica Johnson52 said:It looks like this thread has gone a bit quiet, but I’ve been keeping an eye on the work of a young director and artist lately, Philip Filkovic Philtz. His music videos are genuinely world-class. The guy is just a straight-up genius at his craft.

(Facebook page)

Cold Beer - Esoterica

Eminem - Panic


Vatra feat. Urban - Tremolo

Ex Mozartine feat. Urban - Voice of Jeka

Jeka Diyal - Wander

Wander Lollobrigida - I Love You

A film director? Wait, I totally thought he only did music videos.

dustysailor28 said:Look, I’m a full-grown adult. I actually managed to escape the nest for a little while once, but thanks to a string of terrible luck—and by luck, I mean being completely broke—I had to crawl back home because I can't afford my own place.

And now, the nightmare begins. My dad just doesn't get that I'm not five years old and having one tiny bedroom to myself isn't cutting it anymore. The second I even hint at moving out, he starts screaming about how I have everything I need right here in my room. To make matters worse, I'm a lesbian, so you can imagine the level of tension in this house. I can't even bring a girlfriend over because there is zero privacy. On top of that, I'm vegetarian while they're all messy meat-eaters, so I can't even cook my own meals without a fight. Lately, things have escalated to threats of physical violence—which I don't take lightly; if they actually tried anything, they'd be catching a boot to the head—not to mention the constant yelling, screeching, and arbitrary rules. And then, in his infinite wisdom, he asks me what on earth I could possibly be missing or why I'd even want to be independent. Every time I bring up moving out, I get hit with these cynical jabs like, "You can't handle living alone," or "Who do you think you are?" or "You don't know the first thing about the real world." It drives me insane. I try to point out that even my younger brother moved out of his parents' place, but he just comes up with a hundred excuses why his situation was "normal"—as if he's some logic-defying relic from a bygone era who thinks this is how everyone should live.

So, I’m asking you: how do I make someone like this understand that their kids aren't meant to spend their entire lives staring at their parents' backside, begging for crumbs?

P.S. I know the ultimate way to prove him wrong is to actually move out, but that won't be happening anytime soon—THANKS TO THIS ABSOLUTE DISASTER OF A GOVERNMENT. Seriously, THANKS, go die. Since I'm stuck here for the time being, I actually need some advice.

(I posted this on Red Bull too, but nobody bothered to respond. I guess maybe this platform will actually have some life in it.)

They think you aren't ready for independent living because—spoiler alert—you AREN'T.

Someone who isn't asking stupid questions on a forum, isn't attempting suicide, and isn't blaming their parents because they "forgot" things or "everything is fine as it was"... how old are you, anyway?

EDIT:
BTW, I am a pretty liberal person, so it's totally insane to expect parents to hand you money to live in a rental apartment when you already have a free roof over your head... that's a whole different story if you're funding it yourself. Otherwise, you just look foolish.

EDIT2:
Your whole vibe here is just funny to me... I seriously cannot believe people with your mindset actually think life is going to be any easier out in the real world.

dustysailor28 said:Hahahahhaa. Someone clearly had their sense of humor surgically removed. 😛
I'm 26, though I really don't see how that's even remotely relevant. 🤷
So, according to you, anyone without a job isn't allowed to hang out on the forum? Does that mean the entire "Jobs" section—especially the thread for unemployed people—should just be deleted because, heaven forbid, some people are lurking on a forum instead of actively hunting for work 0/24 (they probably are looking in the morning, but by the evening when everyone else is off the clock, there’s nothing left to find, but oh, look, Mr. Genius has arrived to lecture us—and if they're applying online, there are tabs specifically designed to handle multiple things at once, yet this person still felt the need to drop by...)??!!

Suicide isn't a topic for this board, so stop commenting on it.
You clearly haven't understood anything. 😛

sorry, but you can't just get a formal job unless you freeze your status or something worse happens. 🙄

It is truly fascinating how you all manage to comment on absolutely everything except what I actually asked: how to approach a rural area. Since everyone's concentration levels here are apparently nonexistent, does nobody actually have any experience? Clearly not; you're all just fakers. ☕

Man, whatever passes for humor these days... ☕

Look... 26 years old, still a student, unemployed, and living at home. I get the frustration, but you are channeling that energy completely wrong 😲 😂

dustysailor28 said:Coming in here just to be a jerk, are we?
Try reading it slowly this time—I purposely wrote my last post at a snail's pace specifically for people like you who just want to troll.

Now you're just the one looking stupid. 😢

That bolded sentence of yours? It’s basically the textbook definition of stupidity.

Stop obsessing over this forum and go find a job. Once you’ve got enough cash stashed away—you move. end of Story. Or did you just join this place so you could blame the country and the government for everything? 🤣

I’m being totally honest when I say I don't think you're cut out for what you're aiming for. Plus, you didn't even mention how old you are, which is pretty crucial to know.

Lol, I seriously can't believe a computer pulls that much juice just sitting there idling 🙂

I always make sure my machines are in sleep mode whenever I'm not using them. I don't bother shutting them down at all, whether it's my desktop or my laptop.

Honestly, people just overcomplicate this for no reason at all 🙂

Look, if you want stuff printed, just send over a PDF—make sure the text is outlined as curves, obviously, and keep your photos as rasters. It’s way easier to handle the layout in InDesign, while you should probably stick to Photoshop just for prepping your images. And hey, you really ought to be working in CMYK for anything headed to a printer, because that's just how the tech works! The whole mess is definitely a color management issue, and we have to wonder what went sideways with that JPEG. If you're absolutely set on using Photoshop for print, just send a TIFF file instead. And seriously, always work at 300 Square Pixels 😁 You really need to ask the person on the other end how the image actually looked in Photoshop after they downloaded it. Also, quick question: are you guys even using calibrated monitors?

Nathan Jones98 said:whoever said you can't get a solid PC for $900?
for that kind of cash, I'd build a beast that puts a Mac to shame

Well then, go ahead! Build your beast with that money. And hey, just trust me when I say raw power is all about those gigahertz. I totally get what you mean by "putting a Mac to shame."

Believe me, there is a massive reason why professionals almost exclusively use Macs. It’s because they earn their living on machines that demand total stability and the ability to troubleshoot issues instantly... especially when you're staring down tight deadlines. But look, I am not getting back into that debate. We've chewed that bone to death already. If you really think you can build something better than the engineers at Apple—then go for it! Just leave the pros to work on their machines that have served them faithfully for years and that they value for good reason.

Honestly, I just can't wrap my head around people who don't get why workstation computers cost way more than some random rig slapped together at a local shop. Just look at the prices for workstations from Dell or HP... they're just as pricey as Macs.

Bryan Taylor6 said:Why on earth would you drop $1,000 or even $1,500 on a Mac when you can grab a decent PC for maybe $500 or $600? To me, that just looks like throwing money straight into a bonfire! Sure, they have "better" operating systems, but who actually cares about that? I mean, seriously, who spends their life obsessing over OS specs? Windows works perfectly fine for what I need...

It’s simple. If I’m not someone who settles for just "fine," and if the machine is going to pay for itself in speed alone, why wouldn't I? 🙂

The real headache is that some browsers just have zero clue about color management, especially when you're dealing with CMYK-RGB transitions. If they don't get it, the photo is going to look totally off the moment you pull it up on your computer.

Just try this: Save as a JPEG and you'll see immediately how different it looks when you open it in something like Chrome or just a standard Windows photo viewer, even though it's technically the exact same file. That’s one issue. The other thing is that posters aren't printed in JPEG anyway, so half of these printing nightmares wouldn't even exist if people did it right! But for actual professional printing, you are absolutely going to need CMYK.

I think you’ve already gotten some pretty solid answers here. Honestly? If your main goal is gaming, just go out and buy yourself a decent PC instead.

William Robinson2 said:honestly, it could just be some frayed cables

I'm totally with you on that.

I mean, I wouldn't say you'd necessarily need to call a Best Buy technician just to swap out a connector... but hey, that's probably the move if they try to play games with the warranty.

mistyotter35 said:Are you actually planning on filming in 3D from scratch, or just trying to turn an old 2D movie into 3D?

I am absolutely loving this!

Seriously, someone please teach me how to convert stuff into 3D! Everyone seems so obsessed with it lately, so I've gotta see if it's actually as easy as people make it sound...

Morgan Nelson3 said:To whom it may concern, I have a concept for a film.
A friend and I are looking to finalize a screenplay—he'll handle the writing while I take the director's chair. We are currently hunting for an American production house to get this thing filmed. However, looking at the local options here in the States, the quality just isn't there; it's subpar. It made me wonder if we’d be better off seeking out a studio similar to the ones behind hit sitcoms like "Crazy, Confused, Normal."

I am asking for your assistance in locating a production house of that caliber and requesting their contact information, such as an email address.

Thank you, and please feel free to share your thoughts on this matter.

I see you're from Columbus. Look, go down to Columbus High School and join the film club. Seriously! Just start shooting as many short films as you possibly can. That's how you'll figure out exactly what you need to do later on.😁

crimsonraven6 said:The Sound of Silence is the title of the new album
seriously, it’s gonna be absolute garbage all over again...
man, those were the days of Bohemian Rhapsody, Master of Puppets, Discovery, and Enter Sandman😢
this new guitar tuning? I couldn't care less compared to how they used to do it

Uh-huh, WRONG! The album is amazing 🙏

Mark Wood79 said:It’s honestly a crime that this masterpiece hasn't even been released on Blu-ray yet.

And there isn't even a dedicated thread for it on Reddit! 🙂 Talking about Birch totally reminded me of this movie. Man, I seriously want to go download it and rewatch it right this second.

I wonder what people on Reddit are gonna think about this flick? 🙂