I assumed anyone reading knew the subject was about the Blackberry phone and that how it met its demise was common knowledge. That's interesting that the device is the star. I can see that.
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I assumed anyone reading knew the subject was about the Blackberry phone and that how it met its demise was common knowledge. That's interesting that the device is the star. I can see that.
As far as directors making decisions that seemingly limit individual impact for the good of the film as a whole, I was speaking generally. I believe it does happen. Samuel L Jackson claims it is why a scene was taken out of A Time to Kill. No idea whether that's true or not, just believe it happens.
It is considered an expanded narrative of the Blade Runner setting. The "Tannheuser Gate" was referenced in this movie, it was a some kind of portal that Rutger Hauer's character mentions at the end of Blade Runner before he "expires". Most science fiction pre-woke was tolerable, and some like this that wasn't spawned by jews was even entertaining. It essentially came from the mind of Philip K Dick, who was 100% Hibernian. He almost bought into communism early on, but ultimately became anti-authoritarian in general. He had some involvement in Christian mysticism but I don't know if he was ever active in the Church. Most of his stories reflect a different futurist worldview than the jewish weltanschauung's of Asimov, Kafka, and Davidson. Heinlein, who is of German descent, also has some profound writings that are entirely relevant outside of a science-fiction context as well.I have no idea what prompted the thought but last night I remembered that movie Soldier with Kurt Russell. I’d seen it as a kid and recalled it was corny but I still liked it. Anyway, I looked it up and apparently it was written by one of the dudes who co-wrote the original Blade Runner film and has a bunch of connections to it. I kind of want to watch it again.
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If you look at the early sci-fi films of the 1930s, you see a mix of escapism from the great depression coupled with esoteric revelations by insiders like H.G. Wells, a known freemason. Even some freemasons had tolerable content because they knew what buttons to press in people's minds to get them onto a concept, and ultimately, away from another.
Oh totally. I was just reading an interview with Kurt Russell talking about the development of the script for Tombstone. Apparently, the early drafts were much more focused on his character. Kurt said he thought the movie would work better if he removed himself as the focus to make other roles larger, like the one for Val Kilmer. A selfless move on his part as most other actors would put themselves before the film. Kurt was still the hero of the story, but that decision to cut his own scenes so other characters could be fleshed out, turned out to be a great move and made the movie the classic it is today.
Just watched The Hateful Eight by Tarantino and gotta say if I was dictator of America I'd lock Quentin's deviant, sadistic ass up for producing films that use gore to desensitize our youth. I'd also give this film an X rating for graphic violence. There is no way that anyone under 16 years old should ever watch this film. I would love to say this to this coke head's face as I'm sure no one in his inner circle has ever challenged him to use art to portray violence (and sex) instead of overly-graphic filth that serves no purpose in moving the story forward. In fact, Quentin's deviant obsession with splattered human brain matter actually distracts from the good aspects of his films. Several times during The Hateful Eight I had to turn my head and lower the volume as the scenes were so disturbing that they actually created a visceral chemical reaction in my body and spirit. It is disturbing to think that theaters allow children to see R rated films such as this as long as they are accompanied by an adult over 21 years old (some theatres have faux "restrictions" such as not allowing children under 6 years old to see R rated films after 6pm.)
Many people don't understand nor do they respect the fact that television and movies are not benign forces that do no harm to humans (especially children). Quite the contrary, these mediums are very powerful forces that can (and have) been weaponized by the usual suspects against humanity.
In some respects The Hateful Eight is an excellent film. Great cinematography and acting, and the script is well written and constructed. The problem with the film is the directors lack of creativity and talent in portraying violence in the way that the great westerns of the 1950's and 1960's did. That is, with a single shot to the gut where the actor just falls over instead of summarily blowing the actors head off and distributing his brain matter all over the screen. Tarantino is a true asshole with no respect for his audience and the great filmmakers who came before him. What a complete waste of life, resources, and talent. May God bless his tortured, deviant soul.
Many people don't understand nor do they respect the fact that television and movies are not benign forces that do no harm to humans (especially children). Quite the contrary, these mediums are very powerful forces that can (and have) been weaponized by the usual suspects against humanity.
In some respects The Hateful Eight is an excellent film. Great cinematography and acting, and the script is well written and constructed. The problem with the film is the directors lack of creativity and talent in portraying violence in the way that the great westerns of the 1950's and 1960's did. That is, with a single shot to the gut where the actor just falls over instead of summarily blowing the actors head off and distributing his brain matter all over the screen. Tarantino is a true asshole with no respect for his audience and the great filmmakers who came before him. What a complete waste of life, resources, and talent. May God bless his tortured, deviant soul.
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Couldn't agree more, Tarantino is foul and sadistic. He was definitely part of a wave of 90s filmmakers that pushed the boundaries and limits of what was considered acceptable in movies in terms of violence and vulgarity.
As someone with a background in film/media I completely agree with what you said in bold, in fact I believe there have been studies that show that the human brain doesn't functionally distinguish between memories of films and memories of events that really happened to us.
I hate The Hateful Eight. That movie is just gross in every way except for the opening shot which that Tarantino hack stole from Leone. Other than that I hated it. The nihilism in that piece of trash is just unreal.
Tarantino is a typical self-important, hellywood, godless degenerate and his films can't help but portray the contents of his soul: violence, sexual deviancy, drug abuse, glorification of crime, idle talk, nihilism, depression. I regret the time and attention I used to put in his films in my pre-Christ days. Even seeing his stuff for a few seconds now is unbearable. That goes for pretty much every movie out there, new or old.
Here is some soul-bleach for you all. Some early critics say this movie had gnostic influences but I don't see it. It's worth a watch just to see the artistic representation of Genesis.
Some interesting things to note is that the serpent is seen with arms and legs before being forced to crawl as a snake by God after deceiving Eve, the descendants of Cain who mock Noah are little different from the savages we see everywhere today with their heathen attire and bone ornaments, and the deviants of Sodom and Gomorrah who lusted after the angel appear identical to the trannies of today.
Some interesting things to note is that the serpent is seen with arms and legs before being forced to crawl as a snake by God after deceiving Eve, the descendants of Cain who mock Noah are little different from the savages we see everywhere today with their heathen attire and bone ornaments, and the deviants of Sodom and Gomorrah who lusted after the angel appear identical to the trannies of today.
I hope this becomes a popular position. His movies remain popular.
Seems he's mainly based in Israel these days. Maybe he can produce movies for Israeli audiences instead of assaulting American movie screens.
Most of the time I agree with you, I just don't have the time to argue with you.
Russian voiceovers are the bane of the pirate's existence.
Although there is something beautiful about a Christian film produced during the Cold War being dubbed and distributed to Russian audiences over the internet. Soviet cinema produced many masterpieces but they were obviously secular with a few notable exceptions. Isn't it interesting that Soviet and socialist bloc cinema, despite its secularism, never degenerated into the wanton debauchery and depravity of Western cinema around, say, the late 1960s or so?
Yes. Nothing to do with the Russian language, it's the dubbing that ruins it.
But you know... if one were so inclined... one could use other means of watching the movie...means that would potentially include a vpn and a program like Transmission QT Client. Just saying.
Sorry I didn't see the Russian voice over on it. Here is the movie in English in its original format:
"The Bible: In the Beginning" (1966)
Very visually striking.
"The Bible: In the Beginning" (1966)
Very visually striking.
So the Academy Awards were announced, and the big winner was Anora, a film about a Russian stripper in Brighton Beach. I haven't seen it, and probably won't...
What is going on here? Who exactly was this made for? It's like all Hollywood produces now are these Marxian stories about "marginalized" people, alongside some Marvel or comic book movies. People used to go to the movies to be ever so briefly transported somewhere better or nicer — whether in the past, present, or future — not to the nearest slum or brothel. As it turns out, Elon Musk pointed out that the Academy Awards actually have diversity quotas now, so films that do not focus on a marginalized group are not eligible for consideration.
I was rather surprised that RT's Dmitry Kuzmin championed the film for its representation of Russians. Maybe he was feeling dejected from all the anti-Russian sentiment in the West and was relieved to see an instance of Russians not being thought of as subhuman. He says that it's nice that a Russian actor like Yura Borisov was recognized, showing that "art transcends politics." If this is art...
What is going on here? Who exactly was this made for? It's like all Hollywood produces now are these Marxian stories about "marginalized" people, alongside some Marvel or comic book movies. People used to go to the movies to be ever so briefly transported somewhere better or nicer — whether in the past, present, or future — not to the nearest slum or brothel. As it turns out, Elon Musk pointed out that the Academy Awards actually have diversity quotas now, so films that do not focus on a marginalized group are not eligible for consideration.
I was rather surprised that RT's Dmitry Kuzmin championed the film for its representation of Russians. Maybe he was feeling dejected from all the anti-Russian sentiment in the West and was relieved to see an instance of Russians not being thought of as subhuman. He says that it's nice that a Russian actor like Yura Borisov was recognized, showing that "art transcends politics." If this is art...
I love the Rocky films. Especially the first and last one. I can rewatch them anytime. They present a fundamentally Christian worldview. In this scene, Rocky teaches Little Marie that you "don't have to owe something to get something." Rocky's generosity is not born out of obligation but from grace, free good-will. As Paul says, 2 Corinthians 9:7: Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. It's also no coincidence that Rocky says "Let there be light" at the end of the scene, picking up on it's Redemptive quality.
Even the first film presents a dichotomy between Law and Grace in the characters of Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa. Creed has literally worked his way to the top and has become prideful because of it. Whereas Rocky is given an undeserved chance to fight Creed, so he remains humble throughout the film. Even though Creed wins on paper, his pride makes him feel defeated. And Rocky loses by decision, but his humility makes him feel victorious.
I tuned into the Oscars Sunday night just in time to hear Adrien Brody whining about antisemitism.
I tuned into the Oscars Sunday night just in time to hear Adrien Brody whining about antisemitism.
Lapdog of Spielberg and all the other big noses, Brodie has always been a whiner even in the roles he's played.