Posts by rustyscout31

cro Fag said:Based on what exactly?
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I find it absolutely infuriating.
It feels like she never actually gets what she deserves; I mean, how can anyone watch someone being treated so poorly by others and somehow call that charming?
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Hmm, wouldn't you say that our "villain" actually got exactly what was coming to her? Her husband left her, and so did her top employee. She took it all with tears and a smile—well, mostly because there's a child involved—and then went right back to grinding away at her journalism career. Besides, weren't all her employees just incredibly happy to have the opportunity to work for her in the first place?😉

Larry Cruz51 said:All you really need from a movie like this is a couple of great legs, some stylish outfits, and a handsome leading man.

I honestly found the whole thing to be quite underwhelming.

I mean, who exactly counts as the handsome leading man in this one?

I haven't actually sat down with the book yet, as I've only experienced the movie version. Personally, I found the film to be quite enjoyable; it's a perfectly solid choice if you're just looking for something to contemplate for a while. 😉 Even though the plot follows a fairly predictable path—though, to be honest, I wasn't exactly hunting for complex twists or profound philosophical revelations—I never felt bored for even a single second. When it comes to the book, people seem to be split right down the middle, with some arguing it's superior while others claim the movie actually improved upon it.
Regardless of how the source material stacks up, the cast is truly what carries this whole production! I don't think I even need to single anyone out specifically, though we absolutely have to mention the masterful Meryl Streep.👍

I caught it yesterday. It felt like watching a high-end fashion show serve as the perfect cinematic prelude.
What are everyone's thoughts?

gadar said:1973 Ford Mustang coupe thanks

THANKS😍

I wouldn't call myself a huge action movie buff, but there is one thing that never fails to grab my attention whenever I'm watching a film—the cars.
I can still vividly picture that rugged ride driven by Mad Max (does anyone actually remember the make?), that iconic black Pontiac from Smokey and the Bandit, those two sleek Lotuses featured in Raw Passion, and, of course, the absolutely legendary DeLorean from Back to the Future.
I imagine you all probably have a specific model that holds a special place in your heart too, don't you?🙂

Jack Hill6 said:Is anyone still following Mark Knopfler now that Dire Straits has wrapped up? To me, his guitar work is just as incredible as ever, and I’m still out here hunting down every record I can get my hands on. He really is the ultimate authority when it comes to the Isle of Man style.

stormyviper11 makes a fair point, doesn't he? It's hard to deny that he isn't quite as much of a household name or as massive as he was back during the Dire Straits era. You could pick out his track "Roulette" (which had that great feature in the movie Desperado) or listen to his beautiful duet with Alison Krauss, "Running on Empty," but there's still so much more to his legacy, wouldn't you agree?

Jason Chavez32 said:I've said it before and I'll say it again:

Money for Nothing has the most powerful guitar riff ever recorded in music history. 🙂

I couldn't agree more.👍

I have absolutely loved The Straits for nearly twenty years now!!! I own just about their entire discography, though most of my collection consists of their albums on LP👎 It feels like there isn't a single track of theirs that I don't enjoy, but if I had to pick a personal favorite, it would definitely be "Private Investigations"👍

Maria Peterson said:I've updated my post because saying "what do you people in Washington, D.C. even have to complain about?" doesn't really sound supportive, does it? If anything, it sounds more like "why are you whining when things are even worse elsewhere?" I truly believe things are terrible in other cities—it's absolutely devastating to me that a place like San Diego doesn't even have Netflix—but that shouldn't be a reason for the rest of America to respond to someone complaining in Washington, D.C. by saying "oh, what do you guys even have to worry about?"

I feel like we should probably just sit down for a coffee to hash this out, otherwise, I might need a much longer essay to get my point across to you. Since a coffee date isn't on the cards, I'll try to keep it brief:
You know that old saying, "a full stomach won't believe a hungry one"? Well, it's a bit like that here; you aren't exactly stuffed (maybe you've had dessert?), and we aren't exactly starving (since we have bread and water), but there's still a massive gap in perspective. I'm feeling a little poetic today, but I hope my metaphors make sense to everyone following this thread.
I see that I have support from others who are weighing in on this (thank you all!), and I am quite certain there are some New Yorkers in that group as well.
It’s not that I’m being a regionalist; it's just that compared to the power and resources in Washington, D.C., the rest of us are basically an afterthought (sorry for the blunt wording).🙏

Maria Peterson said:I actually have a very clear understanding of what’s happening outside of Washington, D.C., too. But honestly, I feel like your point is this:

And? Honestly, I'm not quite sure what the poet was trying to get at with that one...🙄

Jose Miller17 said:Look, you aren't going to convince her that there’s actually anything beyond the outskirts (besides Brooklyn 😁 ) or that maybe action movies make more sense in those other cities than they do in Washington, D.C.... but none of that is an excuse to just give up entirely... so what's left for you guys? Just one theater? Do you even have a dedicated cinema scene over there?

We don't have a dedicated film library, of course. And I won't even go into talking about video rental stores, because I honestly don't step foot in them anymore—I'm still quite frustrated with them😠
While those two diligent theaters are still hanging on by a thread, they're purely commercial ventures and will likely shut down soon (for the reasons I mentioned before). There is also the Lincoln Center in San Diego, which isn't just a movie house but serves as a venue for all sorts of different events. It’s such a shame, really, because they mostly screen high-quality European films there, yet whenever I visit, I'm lucky if there are even ten people in the audience. I can't help but wonder if local city politics have played a role in making the film-going public so indifferent lately.👎

You’ve got a point there. Honestly, it doesn't even matter anymore. I just don't have the energy for it anymore.

Wait a second. This just doesn't feel fair, does it? I really think we should give them a chance to respond. Let's see what happens next, shall we?

Maria Peterson said:I still don't really get your point. What do you mean by 'things are bad for you, but you can't complain because they're even worse for us'?

I’m honestly a little sorry that it didn't click for you. 🙄 Of course you should speak up; there is always room for improvement, isn't there? But perhaps it helps to be a bit more informed about what's happening in other parts of the country. Not everything happens right here in NYC, after all; there are plenty of us smart, film-loving people scattered throughout various other cities too. We really are in a tougher position compared to you all, and I just wanted to offer that perspective. Does that make more sense now?🙂

I wonder if anyone else has been feeling that sudden, overwhelming sense of being completely overwhelmed lately? It’s such an interesting phenomenon, isn't it, how we can go from one moment of perfect clarity to feeling totally lost in the shuffle? I’ve been reflecting on this quite a bit, just sitting back and wondering why these waves of exhaustion seem to hit us all at once, almost out of nowhere. Does anyone else find themselves staring at their to-do list and just feeling... stuck? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you navigate those heavy days when everything just feels like a bit much. kaže:
What if we were to consider launching some kind of grassroots civic initiative? Wouldn't that be an interesting way to approach this? 😉 The civil society sector isn't just some decorative element meant to sit on a shelf looking pretty, is it? It serves a much deeper purpose than that. 🙂

You know, I think the situation here is a bit more layered than it first appears. Of course, anyone can sign a petition if they want to, but since I’m somewhat familiar with the backstory, I can't help but feel like doing that would just be going through the motions of a protest without actually triggering any real change. Is it really enough to just make a statement? The heart of the issue is actually quite complicated: there's a significant dispute regarding the ownership of two local movie theaters over in a small riverfront town. One of the buildings has already been privatized, while the city is in the process of taking over the other—the old theater—with big plans to transform it. However, despite all that talk about making something great out of it, there seems to be no actual intention to preserve the cinema itself. It’s because there’s this widespread, rather unfortunate sentiment floating around that "nobody goes to the movies anymore anyway." Isn't that just terrible?👎

steelstag4 said:Are you saying that because things are rough for you, you want us to suffer too? 😁

Oh, goodness no, there isn't a hint of anger, jealousy, or any kind of regional rivalry here. 🙂 Honestly, I am genuinely happy that you aren't dealing with the same headaches we are; I just wanted to offer a little perspective on what things look like from our side of the fence...

Maria Peterson said:Well, did anyone actually tell you that you couldn't be an entrepreneur?

Now, I should probably clarify that I’m neither the mayor nor some big-shot CEO, so don't hold me to anything too serious. My voice might carry a bit of weight here and there, but let's just say I haven't quite hit that level of massive success yet. Politics is such a complex, heavy thing to navigate, isn't it? But if you really want my humble little opinion...

northerncrane4 said:The way things are heading, you won't even have a single top-tier team left in the league very soon.

I don't follow soccer all that closely, but unfortunately, I keep hearing some pretty discouraging news lately. While I find it hard to believe that the San Jose Earthquakes will actually get relegated from the major league, it certainly looks like they're headed for some rough times ahead, doesn't it?🙄

The bridges in Madison County, without a doubt. Even now, whenever I find myself needing an excuse to just let the tears flow, I pop in that old VHS tape, and nobody in my house even asks what's wrong. They already know I’ll be sobbing the moment the music starts playing while everyone is dancing in the kitchen.😢

I also had a good cry watching: Love Actually (especially when the guy falls for his friend's wife)
Mar adentro (oh, the emotions!)

And back when I was little, I used to cry at Glow in the Grass, and even during Dolphin Day