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Showgirls (1995) in Movies · Feb 5, 2021

Look, I don't expect satire to be some deep philosophical masterpiece, but if the goal here was to make fun of everything, they totally missed the mark. That’s the biggest blunder of this movie—the message just came out all wrong...

Setting aside the shaky script and the acting, I really want to believe that pool sex scene was actually intentional, because there’s honestly no other way to explain it. Most people find the movie entertaining simply because they get to laugh at the terrible acting, the weak writing, and whatever this "sexy" stuff was supposed to be...

Even with all the voyeurism and explicit scenes, Showgirls somehow gets labeled as a non-erotic film. Because of how they handle the main character, the whole thing feels misogynistic and exploitative. Honestly, that hits you way harder than the emptiness, immorality, or the tacky kitsch of Las Vegas ever could.

It’s not like the movie is unwatchable, but the laughs—or more accurately, the mockery—come from places the filmmakers probably didn't intend...

Now Playing in Music · Feb 5, 2021

Ashley Grant66 said:Just so everyone knows, I actually cast my vote for Fugazi 13 songs the other day! 😁 *Fugazi 13 songs* and *Argument* are such killer albums... I’ve mostly just been listening to them on loop in the background lately since my partner is totally obsessed with playing them around the house!

Well, that's just how it goes! You’ve gotta really sit down and actually listen sometimes, you know? Not just have it playing in the background while you're doing other stuff... you really have to dive in! 👍

I’m just getting started on this... honestly, still wrapping my head around everything! But I am so pumped to finally dive in. Let's goooo! Well, that little guy finally made it to the big jungle in the sky... RIP.

Album of the week in Music · Feb 5, 2021

Nancy Carter43 said:that album "happy child" by Igor Mirković😁 isn't even on YouTube yet, they aren't really well-known here😁

Are you thinking like it's a documentary soundtrack or what? 😁 You really ought to be able to find something online to listen to eventually... 😛 Without that, though, I'm afraid we're stuck. 🙂

Anyway... a new poll just dropped, folks, go vote!

Album of the week in Music · Feb 4, 2021

Casey Flores said:Heh, I was actually thinking about not even suggesting anything since you guys mentioned how hard it is to choose, especially with all these awesome ideas flying around. But hey, whatever works...

It doesn't matter! You can never predict how a poll is going to shake out or what people will end up picking—there's no such thing as a "sure bet." There’s always plenty of options, so you can back multiple favorites at once. Though, there's really no point in voting for everyone 😁 (besides, we can always suggest the ones that didn't make the cut in a future round).

John Frusciante is a heavy hitter, for sure. 👍 Personally, his stuff never quite clicked for me, but that doesn't mean I won't give him another shot... plus, I love reading what everyone else thinks. And I'm pretty sure this forum is packed with fans.

Anyway, yeah. Just one more and we can get this poll live! 🙂

Album of the week in Music · Feb 4, 2021

Gerald Jackson48 said:Haha, honestly, Amanda Robinson4 is partly to blame here! If he hadn't brought up New Order, I wouldn't even be listening to Youthe this week... cause and effect, right? 🤣

There's gotta be something in the air if we're all thinking of the same albums...
But honestly, this is already such a solid lineup, I'd have a hard time picking a winner. 🙂
P.S. I really hope Casey Flores gets a chance to suggest something soon, assuming someone else hasn't already jumped on the album they were eyeing!
😁

Album of the week in Music · Feb 4, 2021

Quote : Weekend Warrior

Gerald Jackson48 said:Me! Blue Monday Man, that album is definitely missing something, but I picked it up over in England so it is what it is! Still, there are plenty of other absolute gems on here... 👍

Just one more thing, more or less. She's dear to me and... Crystal I was listening to this around the same time, but honestly, the whole get Ready ( 2001) album doesn't hit quite as hard as Power, Corruption & Lies. It’s just because that one stands out as one of the most essential albums of the entire decade... so, here it is!

Album of the week in Music · Feb 4, 2021

Gerald Jackson48 said:I was actually just thinking about posting that album! Wanderer beat me to it with Massive Attack. I had already started uploading the cover art to postimage, then I saw a new post in the thread, opened it up, and boom—there it is, Massive Attack - Mezzanine. 🙏

My only issue is my Power, Corruption & Lies CD doesn't have Blue Monday at the top... 😛

By the way, this is an American pressing, I probably should have mentioned that. 😁 I didn't own this version physically, but this album is super important to me personally, especially alongside Blue Monday. It really soundtracked such a great chapter of my life... 🙂

I was also thinking about posting something by Led Zeppelin that isn't necessarily their first record, but man, "Babe I'm gonna leave you" is always right there for me... Sometimes it only takes one single track to tip the scales when you're choosing 😁

EDIT: And hey, someone please think of Sonic Youth. If it wasn't you, I'd be suggesting them in a couple of weeks anyway! 🙂

Album of the week in Music · Feb 4, 2021

New Order - Power, Corruption & Lies (1983)

Tracklist

Age Of Consent
We All Stand
The Village
5 8 6
Blue Monday*
Your Silent Face
Ultraviolence

*These aren't on the original vinyl, they were added for the cassette and CD versions

Now Playing in Music · Feb 4, 2021

Ashley Grant66 said:Oh man, I am absolutely loving this la Dispute album! I think I mentioned it somewhere else already... honestly, I can't remember if I actually commented on it with you or what... anyway, it's just so good! Adriana 😍
Man, I swear that post-emo phase is always lurking in the shadows, just waiting to grab me again. I call those screamers "the screechers" lol. You know how it goes with bands like Alexisonfire or Brand New... you think you've outgrown all that angst, but then suddenly you're right back there again... anyway! A friend of mine just hit the big 3-0 recently, so we decided to blast some of the old stuff to celebrate. We were just sitting there laughing at ourselves... turns out we aren't as grown-up as we thought...

Man, I’ve been feeling so nostalgic lately... just looking back at everything... it’s wild how much has changed! 😁

Man, I used to blast them back in high school all the time... honestly! I’m definitely not really into that phase anymore, but hey, it’s always nice to take a little trip down memory lane once in a while...

I’m still absolutely loving that album... it just hits different! Said The King to The River...I mean, I actually think Adriana is pretty solid too. But honestly, like you said... that whole album is just incredible...

I actually suggested Fugazi over on the Albums thread the other day, but honestly? They’re way more aligned with that raw punk energy and the whole American hardcore scene... much harder and more grounded. This emotional stuff just isn't really hitting the spot for me lately... 😬

Gotta remind everyone where this whole thing actually kicked off (since we’re all such big softies here, right?):

Rites of Spring - All There Is... man, what a vibe! 🙂

Technically speaking, if we're talking about the first band to actually bring those raw, intimate themes into the hardcore scene, it’s gotta be Hüsker Dü... but honestly, most people point to Rites of Spring as the real birthplace of everything that became huge in the 2000s under that whole "emo" label! 🙂 )

Album of the week in Music · Feb 4, 2021

Casey Flores said:Am I allowed to suggest an album? And when does that happen—basically, when does the poll actually open up?

There’s this one album... honestly, it hits me right in the feels, and I’m obsessed with the artist too. I’d really love to hear what you guys think about it...

Of course you can! Go for it. We take suggestions every Thursday, so once we pass midnight, the floor is yours. We used to do "early bird" suggestions, but man, that turned into such a mess... so to keep things running smoothly and stick to the rules, we're doing it this way now.

The poll kicks off once we've gathered 10 suggestions. If we don't hit that number, the poll will go live on Friday at midnight (assuming any of us mods 😬 are still awake and hanging out on the forum, which, let's be real, we usually are!)

Thoughts on The New World (2005)? in Movies · Feb 3, 2021

Susan Taylor72 said:I honestly see this movie as a poetic meditation in cinematic form, and as such, it’s absolutely brilliant.

That’s really the only way I can wrap my head around it! Because even though there are some stunning shots and the acting is fine, I just didn't care about the characters at all... It felt more like an extended showcase to see everything Emmanuel Lubezki can do with a camera. And sure, the soundtrack definitely helps set the mood...

Now Playing in Music · Feb 3, 2021

The way they subtly snuck that touch of The Great Fire into Touche Amore is just genius, 😬 Ashley Grant66. You actually sent me down memory lane there... I started thinking about la Dispute🙂
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Thoughts on The New World (2005)? in Movies · Feb 3, 2021

It’s basically everything that makes The Thin Red Line so special, just repackaged into this story about Pocahontas—though it definitely lacks a clear focus. You get nearly three hours of these incredibly poetic visuals, so you can't say there isn't plenty to look at... but honestly, with all that heavy meditation going on, you have to be careful not to drift off. The plot alone isn't really enough to keep you wide awake! 🙂

The Call (2020) - Korean in Movies · Feb 2, 2021

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You really have to make sure you tag this movie as Korean... otherwise, you might get mixed up with that American flick with the exact same title that came out this year. I actually started watching the wrong one first! I realized pretty quickly it wasn't what I was looking for—you could just tell from the very first scene that it was a dud, plus the actors weren't even Korean. 🙂

But this The Call? That’s a whole different ballgame. Literally.

Since I wasted time on the wrong movie initially, I wasn't really feeling up to watching the actual one right away... but I figured it's about time we get a thread going! Just in case anyone else watches it soon and wants to chat. And hey, maybe we should try not to spoil everything in the very first post, right?

Here's the gist: Two women from totally different time periods end up communicating over the phone because they share similar fates. That's basically all I know, which is why it sounds super intriguing and promising to me...

Now, for my actual thoughts after finishing it.

Album of the week in Music · Feb 1, 2021

brightwolf48 said:Amanda Robinson4, where's the topic? What am I even supposed to be starting here...?🙄

I'll be around this evening. Had a crazy windstorm earlier... (Alright, definitely staying active...) Weekend, apologies... 🙂

Now Playing in Music · Jan 29, 2021

Drift 🙂

Album of the week in Music · Jan 29, 2021

Dennis Hall41 said:Shouldn't All Hail West Texas get its own thread?

Just waiting on our resident martial arts expert to kick things off, and Lisa Davis46 just chimed in too:

Lisa Davis46 said:Hey, just wanted to nudge our kung-fu friend here—we’re still waiting on that thread for last week's tie-breakers, The Mountain Goats... whenever you get a chance, just drop it! That album was honestly incredible... 🙂

Album of the week in Music · Jan 28, 2021

Led Zeppelin Tracklist (1969)

Tracklist

Good Times Bad Times 2:43
Babe I'm Gonna Leave You 6:40
You Shook Me 6:30
Dazed And Confused 6:27
Your Time Is Gonna Come 4:41
Black Mountain Side 2:06
Communication Breakdown 2:26
I Can't Quit You Baby 4:42
How Many More Times 3:30

Album of the week in Music · Jan 22, 2021

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Album of the week in Music · Jan 21, 2021

Nine Inch Nails - Something I Can Never Get Old (2009)

Tracklist

"Sleep" - 2:44
"Cry Wolf" - 3:48
"Thanatos" - 2:34
"The Village" - 3:42
"Extinguish me" - 2:38
"Turbina Womb" - 3:46
"Cynthia" - 2:57
"Fall Foliage" - 2:44
"Spiracle" - 2:50
"Mr. Gaunt Pt 1000" - 2:27
"Marche Funèbre" - 2:59
"The Sun" - 3:14
"Fleischwolf" - 2:15
"DDMMYYYY" - 3:38
"Brother of Sleep" - 5:25