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Hollywood: Crap or Rubbish?
Netflix is the most left-wing of all media behemoths -- except for Disney. They're tied.
Netflix has just slashed 1000 jobs.Netflix (NFLX.O), opens new tab is laying off 6% of its workforce, or roughly 1,000 employees, in its biggest cuts since 2022, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as the streaming pioneer faces tough competition for viewers from legacy rivals and YouTube. The bulk of the job cuts would be in Netflix's product, tech, legal and human-resources teams, the email Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sent to employees on Wednesday showed.They're getting no criticism for this. Leftists play life on its easy settings. WDW_Pro points out that Mark Ruffalo and his other communist antisemite pals attacked Skydance for a year over hypothetical future reductions in workforce. Skydance was going to destroy Hollywood and California itself with layoffs. But when the company he demanded be allowed to purchase Warner Bros. cuts 1000 jobs, he says NOTHING. Because he's a taqiyya communist and lies are like breaths to him. They also point out that the other super-left media company, the Disney Groomer Corporation, just cut 600 jobs. No objections from Ruffalo.
AG
@AGHamilton29 The entire continued freakout over @bariweiss and CBS News is simply because the left believes they are entitled to controlling the media narrative and feel threatened that even one major news organization might present the other side. If you follow the news closely, you will see that they act like a herd and always cover the same stories from the same perspectives. Far more important is what they choose not to cover. The factual stories and perspectives that they simply ignore because they don't fit the narratives that the so many of the activists in their news and editorial rooms prefer. They don't even want people exposed to those stories/views if it's not coming from outlets they can dismiss like FNC or the NY Post because it might allow people who aren't openly partisan choose how they understand these issues for themselves. That's the entire threat. It's not that CBS News might become ideologically right-wing. There is zero evidence Weiss is pushing for them to only report things from that perspective and plenty of evidence that's not true. It's simply that it could expose people to the other side, and that can't be allowed. So the tantrums will continue.
I'm sick of this brain-damaged rummy and I'm glad he's aging like milk.
Actor Ben Affleck went on the attack against those who support the deportation of criminal illegal aliens -- support that has long been bipartisan -- and insisted that supporters off President Donald Trump's immigration policies are rooted in "xenophobia." He also claimed that it is "totally false" that Democrats have been refusing to prosecute illegal migrant murderers and rapists.
Ben Affleck says deportations are driven by "xenophobia" & scapegoating
The idea that criminals & rapists were being ignored [before Trump] is totally false. It's simply a veneer to one of our more ugly tendencies, to seek our own protection at the expense of someone else. https://t.co/TrOF1XmcGY— Ezydu (@ezradulis) October 14, 2026
Metallica's James Hetfield BLASTS other celebrities who push their political opinions on fans
“Metallica is not here like some other entertainers to influence you with their bullshit” 🔥 https://t.co/iSAtVLQXtX— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) October 12, 2026
Metal heads are nice people dressing up and pretending to be mean people.
Hippies are mean people dressing up and pretending to be nice people.— Marc J. Randazza 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇧🇷 (@marcorandazza) October 14, 2026
The trailer for the C.S. Lewis' adaptation of The Magician's Nephew debuted. This is the "modernized" version by Barbie director Greta Gerwig. She gender-flipped the character standing in for God/Jesus, Aslan, who will be played by Meryl Streep. Because eff you, Hollywood makes like four Christian themed movies and that's too many. Any Christian themed movie must be subverted, deconstructed, and "modernized" to not offed TikTok harridans. A Christian story has to be made for atheist efminists. The trailer's getting a lot of praise for featuring an altered version Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." Greta Gerwig claims this is the very first time that Led Zeppelin has allowed anyone to use their music in a movie trailer. Except, I guess, for the prominent use of "The Immigrant Song" for Thor: Rangarok. Or "Whole Lotta Love" in the trailer for Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Using a remixed version of a Led Zeppelin classic in the trailer for a fantasy film? What a great, creative, never-been-done-before new idea. Here's the trailer.
I think it suffers from the "Two People Standing in a Room Made Entirely of Greenscreen and Computer Pixels" problem. People are tired of this. We've seen it and seen it and seen it and seen it. And then when Ant Man: Quantumania came out, we decided not to bother seeing it at all. Another fantasy flop, A Wrinkle in Time, also featured "Two Kids Standing in a Room Made of Greenscreen and Computer Pixels" and flopped hard. No one is impressed by this, and no one thinks it looks real. The best part of the trailer, to me, is the beginning, when they're filming in an actual crumbling building in England. The movie cost $280 million. With some saying it cost even more than that. There are reports that the film is "awful."
The InSneider is now further reporting on friction between Netflix film chief Dan Lin and Greta Gerwig over 'Narnia,' the fantasy epic that's reportedly carrying a $280M budget, with some saying it's much higher than that. One source tells Sneider the tension is very real, and that people at Netflix think the movie is "awful," calling it "a genuine problem.” A second source, who attended a test screening over the summer, compared it to Ava DuVernay's "A Wrinkle in Time," the 2018 Disney adaptation that reportedly lost the studio close to $100M. According to that source, the mood in the room was deflated once the lights came up. That screening reportedly led Netflix to order reshoots. The same source flagged a structural issue that may still be fixed in post: the characters apparently don't reach Narnia until the third act. For a movie called 'Narnia,' that's a curious choice. ... [W]hen multiple sources are describing what seems to be a problematic movie, Netflix has reason to worry. I have no idea what the final result will be, but I had also heard about the mixed test screening reactions, but that was also a cut with barely half-finished VFX.
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Yeet!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 16, 2026 04:12 PM (yEz+x)
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As I articulated earlier….
I like to watch a season or two of a series (almost exclusively ones recommended by people who know me) and then quit while I still really like it.
Ozark is a great example. Two seasons. Freaking awesome. Then done. I KNEW ot would get woke and stupid and awful.
Hollywood ruins all the good stuff eventually.
I like to watch a season or two of a series (almost exclusively ones recommended by people who know me) and then quit while I still really like it.
Ozark is a great example. Two seasons. Freaking awesome. Then done. I KNEW ot would get woke and stupid and awful.
Hollywood ruins all the good stuff eventually.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 16, 2026 04:15 PM (yEz+x)
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Gotta be honest, I didn't think the trailer was that bad. I'd never go to a theater to see it, but I might watch in on Netflix.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 16, 2026 04:15 PM (Riz8t)
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Didn't some fem programming big wig get the boot at Netflix recently?
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:16 PM (lJ0H4)
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Extraordinary Attorney Wu is coming back for a second "season" on NF. It was quite good.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 16, 2026 04:16 PM (Riz8t)
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Layoffs right after it's reported they spent many millions to use that Led Zeppelin song, lol!
Bossb#tch director's movie trailer results in layoffs.
LOLGF
Bossb#tch director's movie trailer results in layoffs.
LOLGF
Posted by: Lizzy at October 16, 2026 04:17 PM (rOKnE)
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Actors are paid $$$ to put on make up and costumes and pretend to be someone they are not.
They are told when to sit down, stand up, cry, laugh and eat.
Why the fuck do I care what (and if ) they think?
They are told when to sit down, stand up, cry, laugh and eat.
Why the fuck do I care what (and if ) they think?
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 16, 2026 04:18 PM (yEz+x)
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Embrace the word ' And'
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:18 PM (Ia/+0)
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Using a remixed version of a Led Zeppelin classic in the trailer for a fantasy film? What a great, creative, never-been-done-before new idea.
I wondered about that. The song is clearly not exactly the same as the one from the 70s, so did they have another version in the can? How do you "remix" it to sound so different?
I wondered about that. The song is clearly not exactly the same as the one from the 70s, so did they have another version in the can? How do you "remix" it to sound so different?
Posted by: Archimedes at October 16, 2026 04:19 PM (Riz8t)
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>>It's not that CBS News might become ideologically right-wing. There is zero evidence Weiss is pushing for them to only report things from that perspective and plenty of evidence that's not true. It's simply that it could expose people to the other side, and that can't be allowed.
They don't want ANY outside control.
They are spoiled children used to getting to do what they want with no rules. How dare Weiss expect them to make a profitable product!?
They don't want ANY outside control.
They are spoiled children used to getting to do what they want with no rules. How dare Weiss expect them to make a profitable product!?
Posted by: Lizzy at October 16, 2026 04:19 PM (rOKnE)
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The fun thing about Hollyweird moviefying the 'Chronicles of Narnia' is that the last book or two depict an invading force coming to conquer the Kingdom of Narnia, and this force is comprised of people who, by the way they are described, sound a lot like middle-easterners; marauders, dark features, use large swords with curved blades, etc.
One of their number is a boy who "converts" to follow Aslan.
I'm guessing that if they, in fact, adapt this to the big screen, the invaders will be switched to greedy billionaires who are after Narnia's natural resources.
One of their number is a boy who "converts" to follow Aslan.
I'm guessing that if they, in fact, adapt this to the big screen, the invaders will be switched to greedy billionaires who are after Narnia's natural resources.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at October 16, 2026 04:19 PM (Un2Cs)
Posted by: far cry at October 16, 2026 04:20 PM (wBRco)
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Watched the trailer for "The Magician's Nephew" a second time.
Still don't like it.
I can guarantee that Polly is going to be the REAL hero of the story, with Digory merely tagging along for the ride, causing trouble.
Might as well rename it "Girlboss Friend of the Magician's Nephew."
Still don't like it.
I can guarantee that Polly is going to be the REAL hero of the story, with Digory merely tagging along for the ride, causing trouble.
Might as well rename it "Girlboss Friend of the Magician's Nephew."
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 16, 2026 04:20 PM (FZ29D)
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It's the first time for Stairway To Heaven to be in a movie.
Posted by: Mark1971 at October 16, 2026 04:20 PM (/OKHJ)
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Also, the second season of "Three Body Problem" will appear this fall sometime. That's one I'm looking forward to, if for no other reason that I don't really see how the books can be adapted into a series.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 16, 2026 04:21 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:21 PM (Y/06r)
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14 It's the first time for Stairway To Heaven to be in a movie.
Posted by: Mark1971 at October 16, 2026 04:20 PM (/OKHJ)
Lol.
Posted by: Mark1971 at October 16, 2026 04:20 PM (/OKHJ)
Lol.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:21 PM (Y/06r)
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Crap. Rubbish!
Streaming is like Blockbuster. Takes all day to make viewing decisions because of all well-packaged crap.
Streaming is like Blockbuster. Takes all day to make viewing decisions because of all well-packaged crap.
Posted by: Hamitchell at October 16, 2026 04:23 PM (tWkg3)
Posted by: four seasons at October 16, 2026 04:23 PM (/QHx4)
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ROFL... off topic but...
Seems that all the folks who made the MRNA vaccines used a patented Technology owned by Bayer to make it.
Oooppsie! Lawsuit for patent infringement is now filed.
Seems that all the folks who made the MRNA vaccines used a patented Technology owned by Bayer to make it.
Oooppsie! Lawsuit for patent infringement is now filed.
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 16, 2026 04:24 PM (mP0Kj)
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ace with your endless calumnies agin' Hollywood and "entertainers" of various kinds, you've left me boxed in.
As I consume 0.0 of any of their stuff, I can't boycott any harderer.
And as time goes on, amusingly I recognize the names of fewer and fewer of your targets.
As I consume 0.0 of any of their stuff, I can't boycott any harderer.
And as time goes on, amusingly I recognize the names of fewer and fewer of your targets.
Posted by: rhomboid at October 16, 2026 04:24 PM (U/Byj)
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I would cast Jessica Chastain as the Lady of the Green Kirtle.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 16, 2026 04:24 PM (88C+u)
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Why is Narnia being crucified for its artistic changes whereas the new Carrie tv series is being applauded?
Stephen King and horror fans are less reactionary.
the controversy is strange. the core story has unremovable Christian themes but removing something like Aslan directly implying that he’s Jesus doesn’t fundamentally break the story.
Hot Take: An adaptation of Narnia created by someone who might not share the same religious values as Lewis has potential to be more interesting than the opposite.
Every single post about this film is swamped by the same unhinged cult responses 😩 It's not about theology. It is about bringing a fantastic children’s story to a whole new audience.
She’s Unitarian Universalist and self described “theist” which is absolutely not Christian…she’s also described Christianity as “creepy” except for Catholicism because she likes how they “worship” Mary. Not Christian.
Imma gonna be honest, I’m too Catholic and European for this. Bye
Stephen King and horror fans are less reactionary.
the controversy is strange. the core story has unremovable Christian themes but removing something like Aslan directly implying that he’s Jesus doesn’t fundamentally break the story.
Hot Take: An adaptation of Narnia created by someone who might not share the same religious values as Lewis has potential to be more interesting than the opposite.
Every single post about this film is swamped by the same unhinged cult responses 😩 It's not about theology. It is about bringing a fantastic children’s story to a whole new audience.
She’s Unitarian Universalist and self described “theist” which is absolutely not Christian…she’s also described Christianity as “creepy” except for Catholicism because she likes how they “worship” Mary. Not Christian.
Imma gonna be honest, I’m too Catholic and European for this. Bye
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at October 16, 2026 04:24 PM (UesWy)
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This season's "Slow Horses" has been excellent. Very tense. Old fashioned Russia/Britain story line.
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:24 PM (lJ0H4)
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There was a something when I was watching one of the media shows (might have been The Real BBC- That's 'Bagging Boarding and Chatting') where they noted that when Rainbow 'Aslan' comes on screen is the line of the song 'And She's Buying the Stairway to Heaven...'
Now, are you all retarded?
Now, are you all retarded?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:26 PM (Y/06r)
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>>and insisted that supporters off President Donald Trump's immigration policies are rooted in "xenophobia."
He also claimed that it is "totally false" that Democrats have been refusing to prosecute illegal migrant murderers and rapists.
So easy to make these claims while living life behind gates, velvet ropes, and paid security guards.
People don't hate the foreigners, they want to protect our sovereignty and heritage, keep American jobs for Americans, and not be forced to take in the world's criminal and crazies. This is not a crazy request.
He also claimed that it is "totally false" that Democrats have been refusing to prosecute illegal migrant murderers and rapists.
So easy to make these claims while living life behind gates, velvet ropes, and paid security guards.
People don't hate the foreigners, they want to protect our sovereignty and heritage, keep American jobs for Americans, and not be forced to take in the world's criminal and crazies. This is not a crazy request.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 16, 2026 04:26 PM (rOKnE)
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Better a song used than forgotten
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:26 PM (Ia/+0)
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They pander to the left in vain hopes of attracting the conservatives looking for entertainment, not indoctrination.
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at October 16, 2026 04:28 PM (Q/FnY)
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I’m telling ya’ll, people are way tired of Netflix’s shit.
That’s a lot of money per month to never watch it.
The last few times I subscribed I spent more time scrolling through the list than actually watching content.
There is nothing on there I feel I need to watch.
That’s a lot of money per month to never watch it.
The last few times I subscribed I spent more time scrolling through the list than actually watching content.
There is nothing on there I feel I need to watch.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:28 PM (6ydKt)
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"the controversy is strange. the core story has unremovable Christian themes but removing something like Aslan directly implying that he’s Jesus doesn’t fundamentally break the story."
Who bitch dis is?
Yes, Aslan being Christ IS fundamental to it being a Christian allegory. You know where the 'Christ' in 'Christainity' comes from, don't you midwit?
Who bitch dis is?
Yes, Aslan being Christ IS fundamental to it being a Christian allegory. You know where the 'Christ' in 'Christainity' comes from, don't you midwit?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:28 PM (Y/06r)
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Metal heads are nice people dressing up and pretending to be mean people.
Hippies are mean people dressing up and pretending to be nice people.
— Marc J. Randazza 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇧🇷 (@marcorandazza) October 14, 2026
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Wisdom!
Hippies are mean people dressing up and pretending to be nice people.
— Marc J. Randazza 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇧🇷 (@marcorandazza) October 14, 2026
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Wisdom!
Posted by: runner at October 16, 2026 04:28 PM (AKptf)
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One Tolkien's major themes was that evil cannot create, it can only corrupt what has been created by good. Between what has been done with LOTR post-trilogy and now CS Lewis' work amazes me how fucking spot on that was.
Posted by: Ryan Frank at October 16, 2026 04:28 PM (fgmuN)
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If Disney can screw up "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle which is the first book in a great series of books for kids ( but adults can enjoy as well) I don't have a lot of confidence in their ability to do "The Magician's Nephew" with any more integrity . I don't know that they know how to "de-wokeify" anything and just the idea of Aslan voiced by what's her name turns me off.
Posted by: Reader at October 16, 2026 04:28 PM (JrHfD)
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26 >>and insisted that supporters off President Donald Trump's immigration policies are rooted in "xenophobia."
He also claimed that it is "totally false" that Democrats have been refusing to prosecute illegal migrant murderers and rapists.
So easy to make these claims while living life behind gates, velvet ropes, and paid security guards.
People don't hate the foreigners, they want to protect our sovereignty and heritage, keep American jobs for Americans, and not be forced to take in the world's criminal and crazies. This is not a crazy request.
Posted by: Lizzy
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J'Lo's ass is smarter than Affleck. So is the AFLAC duck. Affleck pickled his brain via substance abuse and was as an actor was more wooden than a Cigar Store Indian.
He also claimed that it is "totally false" that Democrats have been refusing to prosecute illegal migrant murderers and rapists.
So easy to make these claims while living life behind gates, velvet ropes, and paid security guards.
People don't hate the foreigners, they want to protect our sovereignty and heritage, keep American jobs for Americans, and not be forced to take in the world's criminal and crazies. This is not a crazy request.
Posted by: Lizzy
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J'Lo's ass is smarter than Affleck. So is the AFLAC duck. Affleck pickled his brain via substance abuse and was as an actor was more wooden than a Cigar Store Indian.
Posted by: whig at October 16, 2026 04:29 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 16, 2026 04:29 PM (mP0Kj)
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This season's "Slow Horses" has been excellent. Very tense. Old fashioned Russia/Britain story line.
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:24 PM (lJ0H4)
episode 6 is not out yet! it could be a headfake !
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:24 PM (lJ0H4)
episode 6 is not out yet! it could be a headfake !
Posted by: runner at October 16, 2026 04:29 PM (AKptf)
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some reddit pedo: Hot Take: An adaptation of Narnia created by someone who might not share the same religious values as Lewis has potential to be more interesting than the opposite
That would be Lord of the Rings.
Reddit pedos do not have Tolkien's spirit.
That would be Lord of the Rings.
Reddit pedos do not have Tolkien's spirit.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 16, 2026 04:29 PM (88C+u)
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runner I had a chuckle out of that, way more true than one might think.
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:29 PM (Ia/+0)
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27 Better a song used than forgotten
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:26 PM (Ia/+0)
Which one delivers the good better? Bohemian Rhapsody or Stairway to Heaven?
I'd have to go with Bohemian Rhapsody between the two. I like more Led Zeppelin, but on this one choice, I have to go with Queen.
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:26 PM (Ia/+0)
Which one delivers the good better? Bohemian Rhapsody or Stairway to Heaven?
I'd have to go with Bohemian Rhapsody between the two. I like more Led Zeppelin, but on this one choice, I have to go with Queen.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:29 PM (Y/06r)
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35 I'm waiting for Eddie and the Cruisers 3
Eddie in the Retirement Home...
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 16, 2026 04:29 PM (mP0Kj)
Lethal Weapon 5: The early bird special
Eddie in the Retirement Home...
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 16, 2026 04:29 PM (mP0Kj)
Lethal Weapon 5: The early bird special
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:30 PM (Y/06r)
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One Tolkien's major themes was that evil cannot create, it can only corrupt what has been created by good. Between what has been done with LOTR post-trilogy and now CS Lewis' work amazes me how fucking spot on that was.
Posted by: Ryan Frank at October 16, 2026 04:28 PM (fgmuN)
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Once you've noticed it once, you can't ever unsee it....
Posted by: Ryan Frank at October 16, 2026 04:28 PM (fgmuN)
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Once you've noticed it once, you can't ever unsee it....
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 16, 2026 04:30 PM (FZ29D)
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13 Watched the trailer for "The Magician's Nephew" a second time.
Still don't like it.
I can guarantee that Polly is going to be the REAL hero of the story, with Digory merely tagging along for the ride, causing trouble.
Might as well rename it "Girlboss Friend of the Magician's Nephew."
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
Netflix, like Disney, has so degraded its image that a blind man can see that degenerative rot they produce simply by smell o vision.
Still don't like it.
I can guarantee that Polly is going to be the REAL hero of the story, with Digory merely tagging along for the ride, causing trouble.
Might as well rename it "Girlboss Friend of the Magician's Nephew."
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
Netflix, like Disney, has so degraded its image that a blind man can see that degenerative rot they produce simply by smell o vision.
Posted by: whig at October 16, 2026 04:31 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:31 PM (MdQMu)
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The last few times I subscribed I spent more time scrolling through the list than actually watching content.
There is nothing on there I feel I need to watch.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
Same here. The only thing I watched was season 1 of Dept.Q which is based on a series of Danish mystery novels. It was pretty good.
There is nothing on there I feel I need to watch.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
Same here. The only thing I watched was season 1 of Dept.Q which is based on a series of Danish mystery novels. It was pretty good.
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:31 PM (lJ0H4)
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Hot Take: if you're a redditor, go take a bath with your toaster.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 16, 2026 04:32 PM (BI5O2)
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Skip, just think, what is River's daddy chasing?? hmmmm??
Posted by: runner at October 16, 2026 04:33 PM (AKptf)
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Musical Interlude: https://tinyurl.com/rvdvvfzu
Posted by: Stu Podaso at October 16, 2026 04:33 PM (Un2Cs)
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Jew-hating, Hamas loving ex-rocker Roger Waters attacked him, claiming Hetfield is a "nobody" (seriously?) and has "an IQ of 3."
This is so Roger Waters.
The dude has been mental for at least fifty years.
This is so Roger Waters.
The dude has been mental for at least fifty years.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:33 PM (6ydKt)
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>>>Metallica's James Hetfiled told an audience he wasn't going to share his political opinions because that's not his job. His job is to rock.
Well? We're waiting!
Well? We're waiting!
Posted by: Judge Smails at October 16, 2026 04:34 PM (dK+Kv)
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39 27 Better a song used than forgotten
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:26 PM (Ia/+0)
Which one delivers the good better? Bohemian Rhapsody or Stairway to Heaven?
I'd have to go with Bohemian Rhapsody between the two. I like more Led Zeppelin, but on this one choice, I have to go with Queen.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
I like Led Zeppelin but hate Stairway to Heaven as a steaming pile of crap. Bohemian wins on points if only for the Wayne's World scene.
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:26 PM (Ia/+0)
Which one delivers the good better? Bohemian Rhapsody or Stairway to Heaven?
I'd have to go with Bohemian Rhapsody between the two. I like more Led Zeppelin, but on this one choice, I have to go with Queen.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
I like Led Zeppelin but hate Stairway to Heaven as a steaming pile of crap. Bohemian wins on points if only for the Wayne's World scene.
Posted by: whig at October 16, 2026 04:34 PM (E4rtv)
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Speaking of adaptations, how's the Carrie series? (assuming anyone's watching)
Posted by: Dr. T at October 16, 2026 04:34 PM (b2YGo)
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ew-hating, Hamas loving ex-rocker Roger Waters attacked him, claiming Hetfield is a "nobody" (seriously?) and has "an IQ of 3."
This is so Roger Waters.
The dude has been mental for at least fifty years.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:33 PM (6ydKt)
A Jew once bit my sister.
This is so Roger Waters.
The dude has been mental for at least fifty years.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:33 PM (6ydKt)
A Jew once bit my sister.
Posted by: Roger Waters at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (dK+Kv)
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This is so Roger Waters.
The dude has been mental for at least fifty years.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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You left out vicious anti Jewish bigot to your description.
The dude has been mental for at least fifty years.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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You left out vicious anti Jewish bigot to your description.
Posted by: whig at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (xg/DD)
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"Netflix is the most left-wing of all media behemoths -- except for Disney"
Left and right sometimes gives way to the Uniparty. I read just yesterday Rahm Emmanuel's brother, Ari Emmanuel, advised David Ellison on the Skydance/Paramount thing.
Left and right sometimes gives way to the Uniparty. I read just yesterday Rahm Emmanuel's brother, Ari Emmanuel, advised David Ellison on the Skydance/Paramount thing.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (r7+Q7)
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Greta Gerwig claims this is the very first time that Led Zeppelin has allowed anyone to use their music in a movie trailer.
Which really makes me want to slap Robert Plant right in the face and ask him wtf he was thinking.
Which really makes me want to slap Robert Plant right in the face and ask him wtf he was thinking.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (6ydKt)
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Prime makes you pay for a lot of stuff, but at least it's *there.*
My wife uses Netflix sometimes, and I'll frequently mention some famous movie from the past, and it's not there, for love or money.
I call it Nutlix. I keep telling her to just cancel it, but she won't.
My wife uses Netflix sometimes, and I'll frequently mention some famous movie from the past, and it's not there, for love or money.
I call it Nutlix. I keep telling her to just cancel it, but she won't.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (BI5O2)
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>>Metal heads are nice people dressing up and pretending to be mean people.
See: Razorfist's new videos on Christianity
See: Razorfist's new videos on Christianity
Posted by: Lizzy at October 16, 2026 04:36 PM (rOKnE)
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Hot Take: if you're a redditor, go take a bath with your toaster.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 16, 2026 04:32 PM (BI5O2)
Hotter Take: There are no redditors. It's all chatbots and maybe five trannies telling each other how stunning and brave they are.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 16, 2026 04:32 PM (BI5O2)
Hotter Take: There are no redditors. It's all chatbots and maybe five trannies telling each other how stunning and brave they are.
Posted by: Dr. T at October 16, 2026 04:36 PM (b2YGo)
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Speaking of adaptations, how's the Carrie series? (assuming anyone's watching)
Posted by: Dr. T at October 16, 2026 04:34 PM (b2YGo)
Speaking of, I watched the original the other day, for the first time, ever.
I hold it as a moral failing of the Horde that I was not duly informed that there is a shower/locker room scene within 3 minutes of credits rolling.
Be better.
Posted by: Dr. T at October 16, 2026 04:34 PM (b2YGo)
Speaking of, I watched the original the other day, for the first time, ever.
I hold it as a moral failing of the Horde that I was not duly informed that there is a shower/locker room scene within 3 minutes of credits rolling.
Be better.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 16, 2026 04:36 PM (dK+Kv)
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Which really makes me want to slap Robert Plant right in the face and ask him wtf he was thinking.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
Seeing dollars signs is my guess. But he may not own the rights anymore. Lots of old rockers have sold what they had to IP equity managers.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
Seeing dollars signs is my guess. But he may not own the rights anymore. Lots of old rockers have sold what they had to IP equity managers.
Posted by: whig at October 16, 2026 04:37 PM (E4rtv)
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51 Speaking of adaptations, how's the Carrie series? (assuming anyone's watching)
Posted by: Dr. T at October 16, 2026 04:34 PM (b2YGo)
I have heard it's pretty horrible. Supposedly Carrie's Mom is more sympathetic in this one and is just trying to keep her daughter from doing evil, but she still gets killed.
Posted by: Dr. T at October 16, 2026 04:34 PM (b2YGo)
I have heard it's pretty horrible. Supposedly Carrie's Mom is more sympathetic in this one and is just trying to keep her daughter from doing evil, but she still gets killed.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:37 PM (Y/06r)
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57 Prime makes you pay for a lot of stuff, but at least it's *there.*
My wife uses Netflix sometimes, and I'll frequently mention some famous movie from the past, and it's not there, for love or money.
I call it Nutlix. I keep telling her to just cancel it, but she won't.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (BI5O2)
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Best part of Prime is Prime Gaming.
They give free games away every Thursday.
Got DOOM 2016 free recently. Gotten most of the Civilization games that way.
My wife uses Netflix sometimes, and I'll frequently mention some famous movie from the past, and it's not there, for love or money.
I call it Nutlix. I keep telling her to just cancel it, but she won't.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (BI5O2)
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Best part of Prime is Prime Gaming.
They give free games away every Thursday.
Got DOOM 2016 free recently. Gotten most of the Civilization games that way.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:37 PM (MdQMu)
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Mick Jagger co-wrote and performed the theme song for Slow Horses !
Posted by: runner at October 16, 2026 04:37 PM (AKptf)
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So I'm older than 29. So I remember that magical, mystical time when the PMRC wanted to stop artistic expression. Shit like Dungeons and Dragons. Miami Vice. Skin Mags like Hustler. On and on.
And the PMRC was a curious confluence. Bipartisan, if you will. Al Gore and the Wife were all in.
My point ? Back in my day, Hollywood ... and the Southern California Porn Industry ... got it. As did Mike from Chicago. Because Republicans buy shoes too.
Now ? Not so much.
And the PMRC was a curious confluence. Bipartisan, if you will. Al Gore and the Wife were all in.
My point ? Back in my day, Hollywood ... and the Southern California Porn Industry ... got it. As did Mike from Chicago. Because Republicans buy shoes too.
Now ? Not so much.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 04:37 PM (pO96l)
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He (Affleck) also claimed that it is "totally false" that Democrats have been refusing to prosecute illegal migrant murderers and rapists.
_____________________________
HSI Investigation Leads to Arrest of Sex Offender Illegal Alien Released by Oregon Sanctuary Politicians
https://tinyurl.com/5yskukpt
(We can only assume by this misrepresentation by Ben Affleck that he supports the continued abuse of minors)
_____________________________
HSI Investigation Leads to Arrest of Sex Offender Illegal Alien Released by Oregon Sanctuary Politicians
https://tinyurl.com/5yskukpt
(We can only assume by this misrepresentation by Ben Affleck that he supports the continued abuse of minors)
Posted by: Orson at October 16, 2026 04:37 PM (dIske)
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Affleck thinks he's the guys he played in movies. He is a poster child for the Dunning-Kruger effect. The guy overestimates his education and IQ by like 3 standard derivations.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:38 PM (nIKjK)
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Jagger is legend. Waters is useless trash, who insists on himself.
Posted by: runner at October 16, 2026 04:38 PM (AKptf)
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My wife uses Netflix sometimes, and I'll frequently mention some famous movie from the past, and it's not there, for love or money.
I call it Nutlix. I keep telling her to just cancel it, but she won't.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
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Fear of missing out on something someone else is talking about.
I call it Nutlix. I keep telling her to just cancel it, but she won't.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
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Fear of missing out on something someone else is talking about.
Posted by: whig at October 16, 2026 04:38 PM (E4rtv)
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How do you "remix" it to sound so different?
Posted by: Archimedes at October 16, 2026 04:19 PM (Riz8t)
Computers can do a lot of amazing things with audio mixing these days.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 16, 2026 04:19 PM (Riz8t)
Computers can do a lot of amazing things with audio mixing these days.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:38 PM (6ydKt)
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56 Greta Gerwig claims this is the very first time that Led Zeppelin has allowed anyone to use their music in a movie trailer.
Which really makes me want to slap Robert Plant right in the face and ask him wtf he was thinking.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (6ydKt)
Except for Thor: Ragnarok which used Immigrant Song. And probably more I am not thinking of at the moment.
*sidenote: Immigrant Song is prophetic in a lot of ways for old blighty.
Which really makes me want to slap Robert Plant right in the face and ask him wtf he was thinking.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:35 PM (6ydKt)
Except for Thor: Ragnarok which used Immigrant Song. And probably more I am not thinking of at the moment.
*sidenote: Immigrant Song is prophetic in a lot of ways for old blighty.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:38 PM (Y/06r)
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Mick Jagger co-wrote and performed the theme song for Slow Horses !
Posted by: runner
Yep and it's perfect for the series.
Posted by: runner
Yep and it's perfect for the series.
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:38 PM (lJ0H4)
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Speaking of adaptations, how's the Carrie series?
She's cute, has sidekicks, her mom is a good person, she has telekinesis from the start and practices in a junkyard like a montage preparing for the final boss monster, etc.
Its... vaguely kind of in a distant way related to Carrie like, they heard a few words from an audiobook of a wikipedia article about the book
She's cute, has sidekicks, her mom is a good person, she has telekinesis from the start and practices in a junkyard like a montage preparing for the final boss monster, etc.
Its... vaguely kind of in a distant way related to Carrie like, they heard a few words from an audiobook of a wikipedia article about the book
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:39 PM (nIKjK)
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>> I'm waiting for Eddie and the Cruisers 3
No, what we really need is - wait for it! - an origin story!!!
No, what we really need is - wait for it! - an origin story!!!
Posted by: Netflix at October 16, 2026 04:39 PM (rOKnE)
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The Rolling Stones song "Slave" would be great for a remake of Gone with the Wind
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 16, 2026 04:40 PM (kGIZD)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:40 PM (Y/06r)
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Mick Jagger co-wrote and performed the theme song for Slow Horses !
Posted by: runner
Yep and it's perfect for the series.
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:38 PM (lJ0H4)
Because Jagger read the book.
Posted by: runner
Yep and it's perfect for the series.
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:38 PM (lJ0H4)
Because Jagger read the book.
Posted by: runner at October 16, 2026 04:40 PM (AKptf)
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Except for Thor: Ragnarok which used Immigrant Song. And probably more I am not thinking of at the moment./i]
I don't remember them using the song in the trailer? But its been a while and I didn't like the movie much.
Greta Gerwig makes really nice looking crap that fails at the box office, yet she keeps getting work.
She should be demoted to 2nd unit and cinematography jobs, she clearly can use a camera well but shouldn't be even close to storytelling.
I don't remember them using the song in the trailer? But its been a while and I didn't like the movie much.
Greta Gerwig makes really nice looking crap that fails at the box office, yet she keeps getting work.
She should be demoted to 2nd unit and cinematography jobs, she clearly can use a camera well but shouldn't be even close to storytelling.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:41 PM (nIKjK)
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I also dislike moving the setting of "The Magician's Nephew" from the 1890's to the 1950's.
And the casting of Uncle Digory is odd. Digory was a tall, gawky Uriah Heep with a shock of grey hair (per the Pauline Baynes illustrations), servile to his "betters" but willing to endanger children to achieve his ends. Lewis's villains are always cowards in the end.
And the casting of Uncle Digory is odd. Digory was a tall, gawky Uriah Heep with a shock of grey hair (per the Pauline Baynes illustrations), servile to his "betters" but willing to endanger children to achieve his ends. Lewis's villains are always cowards in the end.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 16, 2026 04:41 PM (kpS4V)
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/e continues to struggle with tags. Good thing tomorrow is a day off
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:41 PM (nIKjK)
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>>Which really makes me want to slap Robert Plant right in the face and ask him wtf he was thinking.
A guess?
He's lived much longer than he's ever imagined and figured a huge payout was a good idea for a (continued?) cushy retirement.
A guess?
He's lived much longer than he's ever imagined and figured a huge payout was a good idea for a (continued?) cushy retirement.
Posted by: Netflix at October 16, 2026 04:42 PM (rOKnE)
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'This is the "modernized" version by Barbie director Greta Gerwig. She gender-flipped the character standing in for God/Jesus, Aslan, who will be played by Meryl Streep.'
Translan?
Translan?
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at October 16, 2026 04:42 PM (r7+Q7)
83
Affleck thinks he's the guys he played in movies. He is a poster child for the Dunning-Kruger effect. The guy overestimates his education and IQ by like 3 standard derivations.
Its a real thing. One of the few I think I've ever agreed with you on.
Affleck has made a very, very good living by doing a very intense mental trick. Shutting down his own personality to adopt another one.
No small thing. I'm sure John Wayne, Charles Bronson, and Clint Eastwood also got to a point where they really, really didn't understand exactly their level of bad-ass in any given room.
Its a real thing. One of the few I think I've ever agreed with you on.
Affleck has made a very, very good living by doing a very intense mental trick. Shutting down his own personality to adopt another one.
No small thing. I'm sure John Wayne, Charles Bronson, and Clint Eastwood also got to a point where they really, really didn't understand exactly their level of bad-ass in any given room.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 04:42 PM (pO96l)
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Crubbish
Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 16, 2026 04:42 PM (nEUC6)
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78 Except for Thor: Ragnarok which used Immigrant Song. And probably more I am not thinking of at the moment./i]
I don't remember them using the song in the trailer? But its been a while and I didn't like the movie much.
Greta Gerwig makes really nice looking crap that fails at the box office, yet she keeps getting work.
She should be demoted to 2nd unit and cinematography jobs, she clearly can use a camera well but shouldn't be even close to storytelling.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:41 PM (nIKjK)
https://youtu.be/v7MGUNV8MxU
I don't remember them using the song in the trailer? But its been a while and I didn't like the movie much.
Greta Gerwig makes really nice looking crap that fails at the box office, yet she keeps getting work.
She should be demoted to 2nd unit and cinematography jobs, she clearly can use a camera well but shouldn't be even close to storytelling.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:41 PM (nIKjK)
https://youtu.be/v7MGUNV8MxU
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:42 PM (Y/06r)
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I have most of Pink Floyd's albums haven't played any in decades. Roger Waters is a antisemitic Ahole
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Tuna at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (lJ0H4)
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Its takes a real idiot to screw up Chronicles of Narnia.
Or an intentional act of vandalism.
Its amazing to me that the people supposed to be in charge, let idiots set piles of money on fire. I mean WTF are you doing? What would you say you do here?
Or an intentional act of vandalism.
Its amazing to me that the people supposed to be in charge, let idiots set piles of money on fire. I mean WTF are you doing? What would you say you do here?
Posted by: The Bobs need some action at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (anL5R)
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (pn9yF)
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I have most of Pink Floyd's albums haven't played any in decades. Roger Waters is a antisemitic Ahole
Yeah. But Momentary Lapse of Reason is just one of those you can put on and let play. An excellent album.
Yeah. But Momentary Lapse of Reason is just one of those you can put on and let play. An excellent album.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 04:44 PM (pO96l)
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Netflix is in the middle of building a brand new multi-million dollar headquarters on the South Jersey shore near Eaton, NJ. No business doing that if they are laying off people right and left - weird.
Posted by: Boswell at October 16, 2026 04:44 PM (j10i6)
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Back when Netflix had DVDs, they had a terrific deep library of old, silent, and odd movies. Going to streaming killed that link to the past. Now I have to pay to rent them off Amazon.
I use the library a lot more now.
I use the library a lot more now.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 16, 2026 04:44 PM (kpS4V)
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BraveAI:
Yes, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin; Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones, retain significant ownership and control over the band's music catalog.
Corporate Control: The band’s primary assets, including music publishing and global trademarks, are held by Superhype Tapes, where Jimmy Page owns 80% of the shares.
Asset Ownership: The group owns its entire recorded masters catalog and retains creative control, with artistic rights (licensing, use) voted on by the surviving members and the late John Bonham’s family.
Limited Third-Party Stake: A 10% stake in the catalog, held by Helen Grant (daughter of former manager Peter Grant), was sold in a signed deal in 2024, but this represents a passive royalty interest with no voting power or control over releases.
Publishing Rights: Individual members control specific publishing entities (e.g., Succubus Music for Page, Trolcharm for Plant), ensuring they manage their respective songwriter royalties independently.
Yes, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin; Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones, retain significant ownership and control over the band's music catalog.
Corporate Control: The band’s primary assets, including music publishing and global trademarks, are held by Superhype Tapes, where Jimmy Page owns 80% of the shares.
Asset Ownership: The group owns its entire recorded masters catalog and retains creative control, with artistic rights (licensing, use) voted on by the surviving members and the late John Bonham’s family.
Limited Third-Party Stake: A 10% stake in the catalog, held by Helen Grant (daughter of former manager Peter Grant), was sold in a signed deal in 2024, but this represents a passive royalty interest with no voting power or control over releases.
Publishing Rights: Individual members control specific publishing entities (e.g., Succubus Music for Page, Trolcharm for Plant), ensuring they manage their respective songwriter royalties independently.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:45 PM (6ydKt)
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86 I have most of Pink Floyd's albums haven't played any in decades. Roger Waters is a antisemitic Ahole
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (Ia/+0)
Still love 'Wish you were here'
https://youtu.be/IXdNnw99-Ic
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (Ia/+0)
Still love 'Wish you were here'
https://youtu.be/IXdNnw99-Ic
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:45 PM (Y/06r)
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Affleck has made a very, very good living by doing a very intense mental trick. Shutting down his own personality to adopt another one.
He is a pretty solid actor, can be great depending on the role. And that's nothing to be ashamed of. He just needs at least one friend to tell him "dude, no. You are not that smart"
His description of how AI works is like listening to a writer's room for Star Fleet Academy.
He is a pretty solid actor, can be great depending on the role. And that's nothing to be ashamed of. He just needs at least one friend to tell him "dude, no. You are not that smart"
His description of how AI works is like listening to a writer's room for Star Fleet Academy.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:45 PM (nIKjK)
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70 How do you "remix" it to sound so different?
Posted by: Archimedes at October 16, 2026 04:19 PM (Riz8t)
Computers can do a lot of amazing things with audio mixing these days.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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They can. They can do a lot more if the original studio tapes are out there with multiple takes of the same song.
And a lot of late 60's and early 70's sound mastering sounds muffled and muddy compared to what was originally recorded. Partly the fault of bad studio monitor speakers compared with today. And at least for some bands, careless producers pushing product out the door before the band became yesterday's news.
Beatles and Mo-town artists did not have that problem. Lot of Mo-Town takes sound fresh and great even though the technology used to record and mix the songs is archaic. Gordy and his engineers knew how to get the best out of their equipment and talent on recording. Martin did that with the Beatles with his collaboration.
Glyn Johns, his brother, and Alan Parsons were exceptions to the rule as recording engineers and later producers.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 16, 2026 04:19 PM (Riz8t)
Computers can do a lot of amazing things with audio mixing these days.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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They can. They can do a lot more if the original studio tapes are out there with multiple takes of the same song.
And a lot of late 60's and early 70's sound mastering sounds muffled and muddy compared to what was originally recorded. Partly the fault of bad studio monitor speakers compared with today. And at least for some bands, careless producers pushing product out the door before the band became yesterday's news.
Beatles and Mo-town artists did not have that problem. Lot of Mo-Town takes sound fresh and great even though the technology used to record and mix the songs is archaic. Gordy and his engineers knew how to get the best out of their equipment and talent on recording. Martin did that with the Beatles with his collaboration.
Glyn Johns, his brother, and Alan Parsons were exceptions to the rule as recording engineers and later producers.
Posted by: whig at October 16, 2026 04:46 PM (E4rtv)
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I feel bad for genre fans in this day and age, waiting for an adaptation only for it to be made by people with absolute disdain for the source material. As a Green Lantern fan, I feel their pain.
Posted by: Open Channel D at October 16, 2026 04:46 PM (tgTrV)
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Its takes a real idiot to screw up Chronicles of Narnia.
Or an intentional act of vandalism.
Its amazing to me that the people supposed to be in charge, let idiots set piles of money on fire. I mean WTF are you doing? What would you say you do here?
Posted by: The Bobs need some action at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (anL5R)
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It's deliberate. The left is losing the culture war and so they are launching banzai charges at remaining conservative IP to taint it for future generations.
Disney made serious bank on the Narnia movies but Disney pulled out because it was icky and Christian.
And so now Netflix is to make a Narnia movie and pattern it on David Bowie and 1970s glam rock because traditional Christian families love that kind of thing.
Or an intentional act of vandalism.
Its amazing to me that the people supposed to be in charge, let idiots set piles of money on fire. I mean WTF are you doing? What would you say you do here?
Posted by: The Bobs need some action at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (anL5R)
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It's deliberate. The left is losing the culture war and so they are launching banzai charges at remaining conservative IP to taint it for future generations.
Disney made serious bank on the Narnia movies but Disney pulled out because it was icky and Christian.
And so now Netflix is to make a Narnia movie and pattern it on David Bowie and 1970s glam rock because traditional Christian families love that kind of thing.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:46 PM (ZOv7s)
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>>>Its takes a real idiot to screw up Chronicles of Narnia.
Or an intentional act of vandalism.
Have we forgotten the "infiltrate it, kill it, wear it as a skin suit" strategy of the woketards?
Or an intentional act of vandalism.
Have we forgotten the "infiltrate it, kill it, wear it as a skin suit" strategy of the woketards?
Posted by: Dr. T at October 16, 2026 04:46 PM (b2YGo)
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Netflix has just slashed 1000 jobs.
Hmm. I wonder how many are H1B that will cost extra now to renew.
Hmm. I wonder how many are H1B that will cost extra now to renew.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (rbvCR)
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have most of Pink Floyd's albums haven't played any in decades. Roger Waters is a antisemitic Ahole
They were good up to Division Bell. Waters' solo stuff is usually good, too. He's a very, very talented songwriter and poet, but a mess of a human being and filled with hate for Jews.
Which is odd because he portrayed the bad guy tyrant in The Wall as hating Jews LOL
They were good up to Division Bell. Waters' solo stuff is usually good, too. He's a very, very talented songwriter and poet, but a mess of a human being and filled with hate for Jews.
Which is odd because he portrayed the bad guy tyrant in The Wall as hating Jews LOL
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (nIKjK)
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Its amazing to me that the people supposed to be in charge, let idiots set piles of money on fire. I mean WTF are you doing? What would you say you do here?
Posted by: The Bobs need some action at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (anL5R)
HR has ruined these companies by only hiring people like them (see: pink haired commies) in meetings with the Money (who have no idea about what they are talking about) they assure them that there is a huge audience for what they want to make and that people will love it, and that they will get huge social points for being so stunning and brave. So they set the property on fire.
See also: Gears of War.
Posted by: The Bobs need some action at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (anL5R)
HR has ruined these companies by only hiring people like them (see: pink haired commies) in meetings with the Money (who have no idea about what they are talking about) they assure them that there is a huge audience for what they want to make and that people will love it, and that they will get huge social points for being so stunning and brave. So they set the property on fire.
See also: Gears of War.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (Y/06r)
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> Affleck has made a very, very good living by doing a very intense mental trick. Shutting down his own personality to adopt another one.
Affleck directed Argo and Gone Baby Gone.
Affleck directed Argo and Gone Baby Gone.
Posted by: bonhomme at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (mkw2N)
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So Jimmy Page probably made the decision on this, and everybody else had to follow along.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (6ydKt)
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100 Netflix has just slashed 1000 jobs.
Hmm. I wonder how many are H1B that will cost extra now to renew.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (rbvCR)
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Offshoring directing duties to the Patel gang in Hyderabad is going to lead to some great performances.
Hmm. I wonder how many are H1B that will cost extra now to renew.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (rbvCR)
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Offshoring directing duties to the Patel gang in Hyderabad is going to lead to some great performances.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:48 PM (MdQMu)
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How do you "remix" it to sound so different?
The guitar solo at the end of the trailer is even better than the one in the album version of Stairway to Heaven, I wonder who they got to play it?
The guitar solo at the end of the trailer is even better than the one in the album version of Stairway to Heaven, I wonder who they got to play it?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:48 PM (nIKjK)
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Affleck directed Argo and Gone Baby Gone
Argo is supposed to be good. Of course, he directed Gigli too....
Argo is supposed to be good. Of course, he directed Gigli too....
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:49 PM (nIKjK)
108
ick Jagger co-wrote and performed the theme song for Slow Horses !
Posted by: runner
Yep and it's perfect for the series.
==
Once again, strong recommendation. Gary Oldman is worth it. The woke liberal government is more the real enemy than the commies. And basically everyone in the intelligence community is a border line personality or psychopath and their bosses even worse. Its fun because Oldman's morality is simple, direct, and uncompromising. Leave him and his people alone, or else.
Posted by: runner
Yep and it's perfect for the series.
==
Once again, strong recommendation. Gary Oldman is worth it. The woke liberal government is more the real enemy than the commies. And basically everyone in the intelligence community is a border line personality or psychopath and their bosses even worse. Its fun because Oldman's morality is simple, direct, and uncompromising. Leave him and his people alone, or else.
Posted by: Not a pretty picture at October 16, 2026 04:49 PM (anL5R)
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Its takes a real idiot to screw up Chronicles of Narnia.
It really does. You have to have that "anti-religion" bone to read the originals and not get hooked. And Hell will freeze over before I go into church.
Right up there with what Lord of the Rings did for the basic tenets of chivalry and honor in my opinion.
It really does. You have to have that "anti-religion" bone to read the originals and not get hooked. And Hell will freeze over before I go into church.
Right up there with what Lord of the Rings did for the basic tenets of chivalry and honor in my opinion.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 04:49 PM (pO96l)
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And so now Netflix is to make a Narnia movie and pattern it on David Bowie and 1970s glam rock because traditional Christian families love that kind of thing.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:46 PM (ZOv7s)
Shoot. If they really like the genre, they should pick up Bowie's re-imaging of 1984 as a Glam-Rock musical
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:46 PM (ZOv7s)
Shoot. If they really like the genre, they should pick up Bowie's re-imaging of 1984 as a Glam-Rock musical
Posted by: Kindltot at October 16, 2026 04:49 PM (rbvCR)
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Do not dead name Translan!
Posted by: Eddie Baby at October 16, 2026 04:50 PM (s19xO)
112
107 Argo is supposed to be good. Of course, he directed Gigli too....
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:49 PM (nIKjK)
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Martin Brest directed Gigli.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:49 PM (nIKjK)
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Martin Brest directed Gigli.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:50 PM (MdQMu)
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>>>>>Its takes a real idiot to screw up Chronicles of Narnia.
Or an intentional act of vandalism.
*ahem*
Embrace the power of 'and'!
A good director could update it effectively so that it wasn't a dumpster fire. Seems most of the wokies in Hollywood aren't talented enough to create good propaganda. Instead of being the Wizard of Oz behind the curtain, they rip it back and make themselves the main character. How totally unexpected from Gerwig!
Or an intentional act of vandalism.
*ahem*
Embrace the power of 'and'!
A good director could update it effectively so that it wasn't a dumpster fire. Seems most of the wokies in Hollywood aren't talented enough to create good propaganda. Instead of being the Wizard of Oz behind the curtain, they rip it back and make themselves the main character. How totally unexpected from Gerwig!
Posted by: Netflix at October 16, 2026 04:50 PM (rOKnE)
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Ben Affleck, isn't he the guy who used to massage Jennifer Lopez's left nipple until she got bored with him and threw him out of the house?
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My president has convictions. at October 16, 2026 04:50 PM (VyD10)
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Its amazing to me that the people supposed to be in charge, let idiots set piles of money on fire. I mean WTF are you doing? What would you say you do here?
I am truly baffled by this. They keep giving Tom Cruise all the money in the world to light on fire like the Joker. They keep giving Seth Rogan chances to make bomb after bomb after bomb. They keep giving Taika Waititi chances to make movies even though they crater like a MOAB.
There has to be a point when people finally go "you know, we cannot afford to keep doing this"
I am truly baffled by this. They keep giving Tom Cruise all the money in the world to light on fire like the Joker. They keep giving Seth Rogan chances to make bomb after bomb after bomb. They keep giving Taika Waititi chances to make movies even though they crater like a MOAB.
There has to be a point when people finally go "you know, we cannot afford to keep doing this"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:51 PM (nIKjK)
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I have most of Pink Floyd's albums haven't played any in decades. Roger Waters is a antisemitic Ahole
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (Ia/+0)
Still love 'Wish you were here'
https://youtu.be/IXdNnw99-Ic
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:45 PM (Y/06r)
There's a ton still worth listening to. You've already paid for it, no sense not. But I get it. I can't enjoy certain movies and TV because of the commie assholes keep ruining it. I make an exception for music, because I don't have to look at the asshole while I am enjoying the music.
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:43 PM (Ia/+0)
Still love 'Wish you were here'
https://youtu.be/IXdNnw99-Ic
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:45 PM (Y/06r)
There's a ton still worth listening to. You've already paid for it, no sense not. But I get it. I can't enjoy certain movies and TV because of the commie assholes keep ruining it. I make an exception for music, because I don't have to look at the asshole while I am enjoying the music.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 16, 2026 04:51 PM (dK+Kv)
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2 As I articulated earlier….
I like to watch a season or two of a series (almost exclusively ones recommended by people who know me) and then quit while I still really like it.
Ozark is a great example. Two seasons. Freaking awesome. Then done. I KNEW ot would get woke and stupid and awful.
Hollywood ruins all the good stuff eventually.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 16, 2026 04:15 PM (yEz+x)
Dead Like Me (a coming-of-age afterlife workplace dramedy) is perfect, if you pretend that the follow-up movie doesn't exist. They tried to pull a Serenity, but without Mandy Patinkin -- and apparently missing some key writer(s) too -- it's just terrible. Stop after the two regular seasons, and let that be all.
I like to watch a season or two of a series (almost exclusively ones recommended by people who know me) and then quit while I still really like it.
Ozark is a great example. Two seasons. Freaking awesome. Then done. I KNEW ot would get woke and stupid and awful.
Hollywood ruins all the good stuff eventually.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 16, 2026 04:15 PM (yEz+x)
Dead Like Me (a coming-of-age afterlife workplace dramedy) is perfect, if you pretend that the follow-up movie doesn't exist. They tried to pull a Serenity, but without Mandy Patinkin -- and apparently missing some key writer(s) too -- it's just terrible. Stop after the two regular seasons, and let that be all.
Posted by: SciVo at October 16, 2026 04:51 PM (ke3zm)
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>>Argo is supposed to be good.
It was good.
However, in the scenes with Affleck one is left marveling at how much Affleck likes close-ups of Affleck pondering stuff.
It was good.
However, in the scenes with Affleck one is left marveling at how much Affleck likes close-ups of Affleck pondering stuff.
Posted by: Netflix at October 16, 2026 04:52 PM (rOKnE)
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See also: Gears of War.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (Y/06r)
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My theory is that the money men are completely divorced from the industry. They got their MBAs, and just crunch numbers. They know nothing about franchises, quality, the audience, etc. So what they do is dig out the charts that show a franchise with X size customer base will reliably turn out for Y units/tickets and then base the budget off of getting a solid 15% return on investment.
But that doesn't work if the product is dogshit. But since they have no idea how the industry works, they just keep doing the same thing, waiting for the market to "correct."
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (Y/06r)
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My theory is that the money men are completely divorced from the industry. They got their MBAs, and just crunch numbers. They know nothing about franchises, quality, the audience, etc. So what they do is dig out the charts that show a franchise with X size customer base will reliably turn out for Y units/tickets and then base the budget off of getting a solid 15% return on investment.
But that doesn't work if the product is dogshit. But since they have no idea how the industry works, they just keep doing the same thing, waiting for the market to "correct."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:52 PM (ZOv7s)
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It's not a matter of good sometimes
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:52 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: bonhomme at October 16, 2026 04:52 PM (mkw2N)
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Which is odd because he portrayed the bad guy tyrant in The Wall as hating Jews LOL
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (nIKjK)
It’s so ironic to watch The Wall like it’s some anti-fascist, surrealist, fantasy but then you look at Waters and realize he is seeing himself as Hitler, because he is, and that’s why his wife left him and his life is shit.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:47 PM (nIKjK)
It’s so ironic to watch The Wall like it’s some anti-fascist, surrealist, fantasy but then you look at Waters and realize he is seeing himself as Hitler, because he is, and that’s why his wife left him and his life is shit.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:53 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 16, 2026 04:53 PM (pn9yF)
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Offshoring directing duties to the Patel gang in Hyderabad is going to lead to some great performances.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:48 PM (MdQMu)
But think of the dance numbers! Gold, Solid GOLD!
I now want to see the Bollywood re-mount of The Silence of the Lambs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:48 PM (MdQMu)
But think of the dance numbers! Gold, Solid GOLD!
I now want to see the Bollywood re-mount of The Silence of the Lambs.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 16, 2026 04:53 PM (rbvCR)
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>> Because eff you, Hollywood makes like four Christian themed movies and that's too many.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10
BTW The Chosen Resurrection will be released November 21.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10
BTW The Chosen Resurrection will be released November 21.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 16, 2026 04:54 PM (Viiux)
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It’s so ironic to watch The Wall like it’s some anti-fascist, surrealist, fantasy but then you look at Waters and realize he is seeing himself as Hitler, because he is, and that’s why his wife left him and his life is shit.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:53 PM (6ydKt)
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I mean, it's unironic, which is wild. Guy got to film his Hitler fantasy complete with slurs and people praised it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:53 PM (6ydKt)
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I mean, it's unironic, which is wild. Guy got to film his Hitler fantasy complete with slurs and people praised it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (ZOv7s)
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Affleck also said that the 'high school bullying' of Digger will cause Hollywood to make stupider, less artistic and less provocative films.
Huh?
Huh?
Posted by: beckster at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (kX27y)
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My theory is that the money men are completely divorced from the industry.
Well, howdy. You've just described the fallacy of the "Big Bureaucracy".
Every big entity is a big bureaucracy. Lets give them more power.
These are the kind of comments that get me called a troll. When applied to Big Bureaucracies that are still in favor.
Well, howdy. You've just described the fallacy of the "Big Bureaucracy".
Every big entity is a big bureaucracy. Lets give them more power.
These are the kind of comments that get me called a troll. When applied to Big Bureaucracies that are still in favor.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (pO96l)
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>>Offshoring directing duties to the Patel gang in Hyderabad is going to lead to some great performances.
I know, RRRight!?
I know, RRRight!?
Posted by: Lizzy at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (rOKnE)
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It's deliberate. The left is losing the culture war and so they are launching banzai charges at remaining conservative IP to taint it for future generations.
Disney made serious bank on the Narnia movies but Disney pulled out because it was icky and Christian.
And so now Netflix is to make a Narnia movie and pattern it on David Bowie and 1970s glam rock because traditional Christian families love that kind of thing.
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I don't disagree. Yet I am still flabbergasted that they simply are setting YUUUGE amounts of money on fire. I mean the Lord of the Rings Movies made staggering sums of money and are still doing it. Narnia books done right are Harry Potter money. I am astonished at the willingness to forgo riches in favor of destruction. I guess it tells you who these people are, and what they are really after.
Disney made serious bank on the Narnia movies but Disney pulled out because it was icky and Christian.
And so now Netflix is to make a Narnia movie and pattern it on David Bowie and 1970s glam rock because traditional Christian families love that kind of thing.
==
I don't disagree. Yet I am still flabbergasted that they simply are setting YUUUGE amounts of money on fire. I mean the Lord of the Rings Movies made staggering sums of money and are still doing it. Narnia books done right are Harry Potter money. I am astonished at the willingness to forgo riches in favor of destruction. I guess it tells you who these people are, and what they are really after.
Posted by: Not a pretty picture at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (anL5R)
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Netflix was very close to a hell of a lot more layoffs. Canada was setting up a 15% revenue on gross profits of US based streaming services for any service grossing more than $25 Million in that country.
However, the Trump administration took the high road and Ludnick got them to rescind it. Had it gone through it would have been a kick in the proverbial nuts.
I kind of wish the Trade Secretary would have shown indifference.
However, the Trump administration took the high road and Ludnick got them to rescind it. Had it gone through it would have been a kick in the proverbial nuts.
I kind of wish the Trade Secretary would have shown indifference.
Posted by: Orson at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (dIske)
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Martin Brest directed Gigli.
Yeah you're right. I was sure he was majorly involved in that disaster. Was he a producer?
Yeah you're right. I was sure he was majorly involved in that disaster. Was he a producer?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:56 PM (nIKjK)
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119 My theory is that the money men are completely divorced from the industry. They got their MBAs, and just crunch numbers. They know nothing about franchises, quality, the audience, etc. So what they do is dig out the charts that show a franchise with X size customer base will reliably turn out for Y units/tickets and then base the budget off of getting a solid 15% return on investment.
But that doesn't work if the product is dogshit. But since they have no idea how the industry works, they just keep doing the same thing, waiting for the market to "correct."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:52 PM (ZOv7s)
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It was revealed that WB used an algorithm to greenlight Digger.
"Tom Cruise + spectacle" meant it was going to be a success.
They turned down Heat 2 because the model said it wouldn't make money (jury is still out on that one).
https://tinyurl.com/3vhj6x6p
But that doesn't work if the product is dogshit. But since they have no idea how the industry works, they just keep doing the same thing, waiting for the market to "correct."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:52 PM (ZOv7s)
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It was revealed that WB used an algorithm to greenlight Digger.
"Tom Cruise + spectacle" meant it was going to be a success.
They turned down Heat 2 because the model said it wouldn't make money (jury is still out on that one).
https://tinyurl.com/3vhj6x6p
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:56 PM (MdQMu)
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I saw The Wall performed live in London
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 04:56 PM (Ia/+0)
135
October 21 for the new season of Terminal List.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 16, 2026 04:56 PM (Viiux)
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Is Madonna still warming up stages with her old lady squeezings and flashing her moist depends at people while bad mouthing President Trump?
Posted by: Retire Already at October 16, 2026 04:57 PM (NkqBW)
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135 October 21 for the new season of Terminal List.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 16, 2026 04:56 PM (Viiux)
First season was good.. Not as good as the books...
Posted by: Marcus T at October 16, 2026 04:56 PM (Viiux)
First season was good.. Not as good as the books...
Posted by: It's me donna at October 16, 2026 04:57 PM (+gK6I)
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127 Affleck also said that the 'high school bullying' of Digger will cause Hollywood to make stupider, less artistic and less provocative films.
Huh?
Posted by: beckster at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (kX27y)
Take less risks. The thing is, Hollywood could take MORE risks in a smarter way by just handing 200 random film makers 1 million dollars and seeing what comes of it than giving one film maker 200 million. All it would take is for 10% of those 200 films to go viral and yu'd at least make your money back.
See: Obsession and Iron Lung or that... Backrooms movie.
Huh?
Posted by: beckster at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (kX27y)
Take less risks. The thing is, Hollywood could take MORE risks in a smarter way by just handing 200 random film makers 1 million dollars and seeing what comes of it than giving one film maker 200 million. All it would take is for 10% of those 200 films to go viral and yu'd at least make your money back.
See: Obsession and Iron Lung or that... Backrooms movie.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (Y/06r)
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>> First season was good.. Not as good as the books...
Posted by: It's me donna at October 16, 2026 04:57 PM (+gK6I)
Definitely not as good as the books. But O also enjoyed The Dark Wolf prequel.
Posted by: It's me donna at October 16, 2026 04:57 PM (+gK6I)
Definitely not as good as the books. But O also enjoyed The Dark Wolf prequel.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (Viiux)
140
Listened to a Metallica song. The precise rhythm/chord changes were interesting, but there was no melody.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (wGerL)
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There has to be a point when people finally go "you know, we cannot afford to keep doing this"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:51 PM (nIKjK)
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It's not their money. The money guys are completely clueless because they don't understand the industry. Old Hollywood was made up of people who knew quality from crap, but as studios got bought and sold, they are now just divisions of some mega-corp and no one involved knows anything about it. They just crunch numbers based on IP value.
I'm sure the backers of the new Narnia film are being told "see how much money this made! We'll make even more!"
The idiots believe them, because they never read it, don't know the audience, they just look at numbers.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:51 PM (nIKjK)
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It's not their money. The money guys are completely clueless because they don't understand the industry. Old Hollywood was made up of people who knew quality from crap, but as studios got bought and sold, they are now just divisions of some mega-corp and no one involved knows anything about it. They just crunch numbers based on IP value.
I'm sure the backers of the new Narnia film are being told "see how much money this made! We'll make even more!"
The idiots believe them, because they never read it, don't know the audience, they just look at numbers.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (ZOv7s)
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HR is stocked by like 93% Karens
I have never had a good experience with HR, absolutely worthless shit dead weight scrunt bunny piss twatters
I have never had a good experience with HR, absolutely worthless shit dead weight scrunt bunny piss twatters
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (fapp/)
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>>Affleck also said that the 'high school bullying' of Digger will cause Hollywood to make stupider, less artistic and less provocative films.
Considering his success in making and acting in indie movies when indie movies peaked, he sure is missing the fact that movies like "Digger"* are best made on a small budget and go the arthouse route.
Hollywood seems to have stopped doing that, so don't
blame *us* for not appreciating an arty little film that was funded and marketing like a big deal.
*Haven't seen it, but Film Treat has described it in detail.
Considering his success in making and acting in indie movies when indie movies peaked, he sure is missing the fact that movies like "Digger"* are best made on a small budget and go the arthouse route.
Hollywood seems to have stopped doing that, so don't
blame *us* for not appreciating an arty little film that was funded and marketing like a big deal.
*Haven't seen it, but Film Treat has described it in detail.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (rOKnE)
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Disney made serious bank on the Narnia movies but Disney pulled out because it was icky and Christian.
Sadly, the budgets and box office was lower each movie I liked them all but when it came to a certain point suddenly they wanted nothing to do with the series.
My guess is that it was greenlit by someone who only knew it was a big fantasy property and could be their Lord of the Rings, then some staffer said "have you read any of these?? its full of that Jesus stuff and this one is about how bad Islam is!"
Sadly, the budgets and box office was lower each movie I liked them all but when it came to a certain point suddenly they wanted nothing to do with the series.
My guess is that it was greenlit by someone who only knew it was a big fantasy property and could be their Lord of the Rings, then some staffer said "have you read any of these?? its full of that Jesus stuff and this one is about how bad Islam is!"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (nIKjK)
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I mean, it's unironic, which is wild. Guy got to film his Hitler fantasy complete with slurs and people praised it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (ZOv7s)
Well, it was fir me because I actually saw it and believed it was Anti-Nazi with some Salvador Dali, then I learned what a prick Waters is and started putting two and two together later.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (ZOv7s)
Well, it was fir me because I actually saw it and believed it was Anti-Nazi with some Salvador Dali, then I learned what a prick Waters is and started putting two and two together later.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (6ydKt)
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135 October 21 for the new season of Terminal List.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 16, 2026 04:56 PM (Viiux)
Eh... saw the trailer. I'll withhold judgement.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 16, 2026 04:56 PM (Viiux)
Eh... saw the trailer. I'll withhold judgement.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (Y/06r)
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138 Take less risks. The thing is, Hollywood could take MORE risks in a smarter way by just handing 200 random film makers 1 million dollars and seeing what comes of it than giving one film maker 200 million. All it would take is for 10% of those 200 films to go viral and yu'd at least make your money back.
See: Obsession and Iron Lung or that... Backrooms movie.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (Y/06r)
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Taking Digger swings with a 9-digit budget was stupid.
But, give the WB execs credit for trying. Only one of their bets paid off over the last 8 years or so, Sinners. The rest (Joker 2, The Bride) all bombed horribly.
People say they want original. WB delivers original (mostly kind of...bad), and people don't go.
So, Hollywood sees it and clings tighter to IP than ever before.
See: Obsession and Iron Lung or that... Backrooms movie.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (Y/06r)
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Taking Digger swings with a 9-digit budget was stupid.
But, give the WB execs credit for trying. Only one of their bets paid off over the last 8 years or so, Sinners. The rest (Joker 2, The Bride) all bombed horribly.
People say they want original. WB delivers original (mostly kind of...bad), and people don't go.
So, Hollywood sees it and clings tighter to IP than ever before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
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142 HR is stocked by like 93% Karens
I have never had a good experience with HR, absolutely worthless shit dead weight scrunt bunny piss twatters
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (fapp/)
This guy gets it.
I have never had a good experience with HR, absolutely worthless shit dead weight scrunt bunny piss twatters
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (fapp/)
This guy gets it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:00 PM (Y/06r)
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There has to be a point when people finally go "you know, we cannot afford to keep doing this"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:51 PM (nIKjK)
And slick, this is where you are just wrong. Flat ass wrong.
The history of absolutely nothing involves those in charge doing what you say. They didn't get to those positions by rational thought.
The folks with the influence will double-down. Then look slack-jawed when things implode to shit.
That's just history.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 04:51 PM (nIKjK)
And slick, this is where you are just wrong. Flat ass wrong.
The history of absolutely nothing involves those in charge doing what you say. They didn't get to those positions by rational thought.
The folks with the influence will double-down. Then look slack-jawed when things implode to shit.
That's just history.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 05:01 PM (pO96l)
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So, Hollywood sees it and clings tighter to IP than ever before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
And they keep making the IP shittier. They poison the goose that lays the golden eggs.
See: Marvel and Star Wars.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
And they keep making the IP shittier. They poison the goose that lays the golden eggs.
See: Marvel and Star Wars.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:01 PM (Y/06r)
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Well, it was fir me because I actually saw it and believed it was Anti-Nazi with some Salvador Dali, then I learned what a prick Waters is and started putting two and two together later.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (6ydKt)
I just saw it as some dude having his life implode, and slashing out the only way he could imagine, trying to find some way to become greater than his pain.
The album truly hurts in that point of view
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (6ydKt)
I just saw it as some dude having his life implode, and slashing out the only way he could imagine, trying to find some way to become greater than his pain.
The album truly hurts in that point of view
Posted by: Kindltot at October 16, 2026 05:02 PM (rbvCR)
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150 So, Hollywood sees it and clings tighter to IP than ever before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
And they keep making the IP shittier. They poison the goose that lays the golden eggs.
See: Marvel and Star Wars.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:01 PM (Y/06r)
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New thing is video games.
Mario 1 and 2 made billions of dollars.
Street Fighter is due to make $30 million opening weekend this weekend. Zelda should probably make decent bank.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
And they keep making the IP shittier. They poison the goose that lays the golden eggs.
See: Marvel and Star Wars.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:01 PM (Y/06r)
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New thing is video games.
Mario 1 and 2 made billions of dollars.
Street Fighter is due to make $30 million opening weekend this weekend. Zelda should probably make decent bank.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:02 PM (MdQMu)
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Affleck also said that the 'high school bullying' of Digger will cause Hollywood to make stupider, less artistic and less provocative films.
I fear that he's right though. They tried something really different, really risk-taking, with a big name actor, and it crash and burned like the end of Vanishing Point. To Hollywood this means "no more risks" because they always learn the wrong lessons.
I fear that he's right though. They tried something really different, really risk-taking, with a big name actor, and it crash and burned like the end of Vanishing Point. To Hollywood this means "no more risks" because they always learn the wrong lessons.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 05:02 PM (nIKjK)
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I have never had a good experience with HR, absolutely worthless shit dead weight scrunt bunny piss twatters
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No need to sugar coat it. Tell us how you really feel...
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No need to sugar coat it. Tell us how you really feel...
Posted by: Not a pretty picture at October 16, 2026 05:03 PM (anL5R)
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And all of that is sad because The Wall is an excellent album.
So is Dark Side if the Moon, of course.
Thousands still saw Waters nightly when he was last on tour.
Hero to the fascist left.
So is Dark Side if the Moon, of course.
Thousands still saw Waters nightly when he was last on tour.
Hero to the fascist left.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 05:03 PM (6ydKt)
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People say they want original. WB delivers original (mostly kind of...bad), and people don't go.
So, Hollywood sees it and clings tighter to IP than ever before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
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The visionary writers and directors are all geriatric. The generation that came after them went to film school and are diversity/nepo baby hires.
No one left who has live experience and understands movies.
"Hear me out - we reboot Superman!"
So, Hollywood sees it and clings tighter to IP than ever before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
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The visionary writers and directors are all geriatric. The generation that came after them went to film school and are diversity/nepo baby hires.
No one left who has live experience and understands movies.
"Hear me out - we reboot Superman!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:03 PM (ZOv7s)
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Sasha Stone's review of the Theranos doc:
Fielder and Oppenheim have made a masterpiece. There is no other way to describe it. That doesn’t mean it isn’t disturbing or perhaps even exploitative, but it is a work of genius unlike anything you’ll see this year or have seen in at least the last ten years.
I would say I loved the movie, but that isn’t the word that comes to mind. Great works of art don’t exclude you from the experience, and this one doesn’t. Even if, as with Digger, half the people watching it feel vindicated and absolved of their sins in the endless stoning of Holmes, these filmmakers won’t let you get away with it.
The title says it all: “You can see everything,” and if you think about it enough, you’ll realize that they are toying with your desire to be a voyeur and to inspect people you don’t know like insects in a lab.
The greatest directors know this about human nature - Hitchcock, Kubrick, Fincher. They know you are not an inactive participant, and sometimes they seduce you into exposing that truth. This is one of those times.
Fielder and Oppenheim have made a masterpiece. There is no other way to describe it. That doesn’t mean it isn’t disturbing or perhaps even exploitative, but it is a work of genius unlike anything you’ll see this year or have seen in at least the last ten years.
I would say I loved the movie, but that isn’t the word that comes to mind. Great works of art don’t exclude you from the experience, and this one doesn’t. Even if, as with Digger, half the people watching it feel vindicated and absolved of their sins in the endless stoning of Holmes, these filmmakers won’t let you get away with it.
The title says it all: “You can see everything,” and if you think about it enough, you’ll realize that they are toying with your desire to be a voyeur and to inspect people you don’t know like insects in a lab.
The greatest directors know this about human nature - Hitchcock, Kubrick, Fincher. They know you are not an inactive participant, and sometimes they seduce you into exposing that truth. This is one of those times.
Posted by: beckster at October 16, 2026 05:03 PM (kX27y)
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Street Fighter is due to make $30 million opening weekend this weekend. Zelda should probably make decent bank.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:02 PM (MdQMu)
Heh. At the same time the Uncharted movie tanked. Game movies have always been hit or miss- usually miss.
At this point, I want them to stay away from my beloved games. Even if they would make good movies. KoToR, Gears, F.E.A.R.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:02 PM (MdQMu)
Heh. At the same time the Uncharted movie tanked. Game movies have always been hit or miss- usually miss.
At this point, I want them to stay away from my beloved games. Even if they would make good movies. KoToR, Gears, F.E.A.R.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:04 PM (Y/06r)
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New thing is video games.
Yeah, that was easy to see coming. They've had a couple big hits with video games like Minecraft which is objectively just awful crap. So that's where they are all leaning, that and nostalgia toys; I mean there's a matchbox movie coming out :/
Yeah, that was easy to see coming. They've had a couple big hits with video games like Minecraft which is objectively just awful crap. So that's where they are all leaning, that and nostalgia toys; I mean there's a matchbox movie coming out :/
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 05:04 PM (nIKjK)
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WOW, this is not new but really good on Indians being "immune" to Western values. Link goes to 1:44 video on X.
@WorldWarPoo Aug 11
Indian professor Jayant Bhandari tells the raw truth about Indians
https://tinyurl.com/4u5vryjk
@WorldWarPoo Aug 11
Indian professor Jayant Bhandari tells the raw truth about Indians
https://tinyurl.com/4u5vryjk
Posted by: illiniwek at October 16, 2026 05:04 PM (vbXSk)
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156 The visionary writers and directors are all geriatric. The generation that came after them went to film school and are diversity/nepo baby hires.
No one left who has live experience and understands movies.
"Hear me out - we reboot Superman!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:03 PM (ZOv7s)
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Scorsese needs to live another 30 years to get us past this generation.
Or, Bennett Miller could make more than one movie a decade. That'd be nice.
No one left who has live experience and understands movies.
"Hear me out - we reboot Superman!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:03 PM (ZOv7s)
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Scorsese needs to live another 30 years to get us past this generation.
Or, Bennett Miller could make more than one movie a decade. That'd be nice.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:04 PM (MdQMu)
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158 Heh. At the same time the Uncharted movie tanked. Game movies have always been hit or miss- usually miss.
At this point, I want them to stay away from my beloved games. Even if they would make good movies. KoToR, Gears, F.E.A.R.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:04 PM (Y/06r)
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They been trying for a while.
They should adapt Star Wars: Dark Forces as a trilogy. There's some Star Wars content, Disney.
At this point, I want them to stay away from my beloved games. Even if they would make good movies. KoToR, Gears, F.E.A.R.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:04 PM (Y/06r)
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They been trying for a while.
They should adapt Star Wars: Dark Forces as a trilogy. There's some Star Wars content, Disney.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:05 PM (MdQMu)
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But, give the WB execs credit for trying. Only one of their bets paid off over the last 8 years or so, Sinners. The rest (...The Bride) all bombed horribly.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
The videos of Maggie Gyllenhall bitching about women's directorial representation in Hollywood post_The Bride are so funny. "Hey, stupid, Warner Bros. gave you a sh*t ton of $$ to make this piece of dreck and you cost them plenty.
She's done more damage to "women directors" than the studios have.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 04:59 PM (MdQMu)
The videos of Maggie Gyllenhall bitching about women's directorial representation in Hollywood post_The Bride are so funny. "Hey, stupid, Warner Bros. gave you a sh*t ton of $$ to make this piece of dreck and you cost them plenty.
She's done more damage to "women directors" than the studios have.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at October 16, 2026 05:05 PM (ZgwKJ)
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Affleck also said that the 'high school bullying' of Digger will cause Hollywood to make stupider, less artistic and less provocative films.
Huh?
Posted by: beckster at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (kX27y)
he fancies himself an auteur
Huh?
Posted by: beckster at October 16, 2026 04:55 PM (kX27y)
he fancies himself an auteur
Posted by: runner at October 16, 2026 05:05 PM (AKptf)
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The Blade
Posted by: Elric the Blade at October 16, 2026 05:06 PM (hxrdJ)
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Pink Floyd went on a golden run from Meddle to Wall and even their albums after that are really good for a while. Waters is a scumbag and an ass, but so are most creative types and really amazing geniuses. Never meet your heroes.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 05:06 PM (nIKjK)
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163 The videos of Maggie Gyllenhall bitching about women's directorial representation in Hollywood post_The Bride are so funny. "Hey, stupid, Warner Bros. gave you a sh*t ton of $$ to make this piece of dreck and you cost them plenty.
She's done more damage to "women directors" than the studios have.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at October 16, 2026 05:05 PM (ZgwKJ)
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I'm curious about her original cut.
I want to know if it really is worse than the one full of reshoots. Because the one full of reshoots is bad.
She's done more damage to "women directors" than the studios have.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at October 16, 2026 05:05 PM (ZgwKJ)
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I'm curious about her original cut.
I want to know if it really is worse than the one full of reshoots. Because the one full of reshoots is bad.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:06 PM (MdQMu)
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Street Fighter is due to make $30 million opening weekend this weekend. Zelda should probably make decent bank.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:02 PM (MdQMu)
Unfortunately for them the video game industry outside of Asia is so woke they won’t have any IP to use that can make any money.
I expect feature films of Call of Duty for years.
A Grand Theft Auto movie has to be in the works somewhere.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:02 PM (MdQMu)
Unfortunately for them the video game industry outside of Asia is so woke they won’t have any IP to use that can make any money.
I expect feature films of Call of Duty for years.
A Grand Theft Auto movie has to be in the works somewhere.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 05:06 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at October 16, 2026 05:07 PM (hxrdJ)
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Command and Conquer, Zero Hour....now that would make for cinema.
Pfft, if Zeppelin's gonna sell out, they should license The Crunge. I'd like to see that in a movie.
Pfft, if Zeppelin's gonna sell out, they should license The Crunge. I'd like to see that in a movie.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 16, 2026 05:07 PM (qwx/I)
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As "Obsession" shows, it is now possible to bypass Hollywood entirely, and make enough profit to seed other projects.
I'm a big fan of "Space King," which is wonderfully subversive. It's on youtube.
I'm a big fan of "Space King," which is wonderfully subversive. It's on youtube.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:07 PM (ZOv7s)
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She's done more damage to "women directors" than the studios have.
Yeah, its not like there are no good female filmmakers out there but we've seen a historical run of horrific money-losing crap from women and that is not helping their cause.
Yeah, its not like there are no good female filmmakers out there but we've seen a historical run of horrific money-losing crap from women and that is not helping their cause.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 16, 2026 05:07 PM (nIKjK)
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I'm a big fan of "Space King," which is wonderfully subversive. It's on youtube.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:07 PM (ZOv7s)
Warhammer is kind of fundamentally anti-woke. That is not stopping Games Workshop.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:07 PM (ZOv7s)
Warhammer is kind of fundamentally anti-woke. That is not stopping Games Workshop.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:09 PM (Y/06r)
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I'm curious about her original cut.
I want to know if it really is worse than the one full of reshoots. Because the one full of reshoots is bad.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:06 PM (MdQMu)
If I had to guess, I'd say it's probably just as bad. I wouldn't trust anything she lays a hand to at this point. I doubt her "vision" was any better than what landed at theaters, but who knows?
I want to know if it really is worse than the one full of reshoots. Because the one full of reshoots is bad.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 16, 2026 05:06 PM (MdQMu)
If I had to guess, I'd say it's probably just as bad. I wouldn't trust anything she lays a hand to at this point. I doubt her "vision" was any better than what landed at theaters, but who knows?
Posted by: hobbitopoly at October 16, 2026 05:09 PM (ZgwKJ)
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I always think HR is staffed with Commassars.
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 05:09 PM (Ia/+0)
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She's done more damage to "women directors" than the studios have.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at October 16, 2026 05:05 PM (ZgwKJ)
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Penny Marshall spinning in her grave. I guess Jodie Foster doesn't exist, either.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at October 16, 2026 05:05 PM (ZgwKJ)
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Penny Marshall spinning in her grave. I guess Jodie Foster doesn't exist, either.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:10 PM (ZOv7s)
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My take away from "Digger" was that the subject matter approach did it in. Instead of capitalizing on the already popular "Land Man" it served as a contrary opinion held by fewer potential viewers. In a way, it critiqued and ridiculed "Land Man" and replaced common sense masculinity with a questionable cartoon character coward.
That's what Hollywood calls a success. Narrative is primary.
That's what Hollywood calls a success. Narrative is primary.
Posted by: Orson at October 16, 2026 05:10 PM (dIske)
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Most writers these days seem to be horrible at pacing and focus (why run time has gone so long.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:10 PM (Y/06r)
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Heh. At the same time the Uncharted movie tanked.
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I think that movie screwed up when it made Antonio Banderas the bad guy - then killed him with 30 minutes left in the movie.
it wasn't a bad movie, its just that antonio banderas is not a bad guy. He's a hero. If you are going to make him a villain, then do something to his face or voice or both. Its just off putting.
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I think that movie screwed up when it made Antonio Banderas the bad guy - then killed him with 30 minutes left in the movie.
it wasn't a bad movie, its just that antonio banderas is not a bad guy. He's a hero. If you are going to make him a villain, then do something to his face or voice or both. Its just off putting.
Posted by: Not a pretty picture at October 16, 2026 05:10 PM (anL5R)
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Warhammer is kind of fundamentally anti-woke. That is not stopping Games Workshop.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:09 PM (Y/06r)
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They have regular scenes in "Space King" mocking diversity and especially female psycho warriors. A great sequence when a mad scientist announces he has created a female, and the combine fleets converge and blast the planet to smithereens.
NO GIRLS ALLOWED.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:09 PM (Y/06r)
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They have regular scenes in "Space King" mocking diversity and especially female psycho warriors. A great sequence when a mad scientist announces he has created a female, and the combine fleets converge and blast the planet to smithereens.
NO GIRLS ALLOWED.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:12 PM (ZOv7s)
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see how fast we stopped talking about The Odyssey ?
Posted by: runner at October 16, 2026 05:12 PM (AKptf)
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Was a school shooting in Oregon, teacher and a few young kids killed. 16yo shooter dead thankfully
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 05:13 PM (Ia/+0)
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140 Listened to a Metallica song. The precise rhythm/chord changes were interesting, but there was no melody.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (wGerL)
That’s because when Metallica tried to expand a little and add some more melody and harmony in songs on the Black album half of their fans freaked out and accused them of being sell-out pussies who went commercial.
Try some of the Black album and later stuff from the 90s onward.
They even did a show/CD with a symphony orchestra at one point.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at October 16, 2026 04:58 PM (wGerL)
That’s because when Metallica tried to expand a little and add some more melody and harmony in songs on the Black album half of their fans freaked out and accused them of being sell-out pussies who went commercial.
Try some of the Black album and later stuff from the 90s onward.
They even did a show/CD with a symphony orchestra at one point.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 05:13 PM (6ydKt)
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I always think HR is staffed with Commassars.
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 05:09 PM (Ia/+0)
HR is staffed with ... get this ... those that want to have authority without responsibility for making or selling anything.
So, you know, college educated women.
Next ? Lets talk about the Cop Mentality. Most Cops didn't pursue the job to not write tickets.
Posted by: Skip at October 16, 2026 05:09 PM (Ia/+0)
HR is staffed with ... get this ... those that want to have authority without responsibility for making or selling anything.
So, you know, college educated women.
Next ? Lets talk about the Cop Mentality. Most Cops didn't pursue the job to not write tickets.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 05:13 PM (pO96l)
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Take LOTR for example.
Movies focus on visuals. Action, stunts, fireworks and blood and gore.
Books are about the story. The songs and the poetry and the smells of the food. The texture of the moss on the rocks and the coolness of the welcome stream. Or the damp foreboding of the caves. The oppressive heat of the middle world. The stank of rotting flesh. The calming peace of Rivendell.
Hollywood skips all that for loud, oppressive over visualization and violence. Granted, LOTR is violent. But it is a journey not about violence but about friendship and loyalty and resolution.
Movies focus on visuals. Action, stunts, fireworks and blood and gore.
Books are about the story. The songs and the poetry and the smells of the food. The texture of the moss on the rocks and the coolness of the welcome stream. Or the damp foreboding of the caves. The oppressive heat of the middle world. The stank of rotting flesh. The calming peace of Rivendell.
Hollywood skips all that for loud, oppressive over visualization and violence. Granted, LOTR is violent. But it is a journey not about violence but about friendship and loyalty and resolution.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 16, 2026 05:14 PM (yEz+x)
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Chances that Affleck has ever been to neighborhoods that have been ravaged by South American gang violence - zero.
Chances that Affleck has ever spoken to families whose relatives have been murdered/raped/tortured by illegals - zero.
Chances that Affleck is an elitist, Hollywood douchebag, multi-millionaire that lives in a rarified bubble with other bubbleheads that don't give a shit what the regular progs have to deal with - 100%.
Chances that Affleck has ever spoken to families whose relatives have been murdered/raped/tortured by illegals - zero.
Chances that Affleck is an elitist, Hollywood douchebag, multi-millionaire that lives in a rarified bubble with other bubbleheads that don't give a shit what the regular progs have to deal with - 100%.
Posted by: Cheri at October 16, 2026 05:14 PM (oiNtH)
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Nood. Tech Weirdo.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 16, 2026 05:15 PM (Y/06r)
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I love the "Space King" has a character named Hatemonger who is such a fan favorite they have compilation clips of his best material.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 16, 2026 05:15 PM (ZOv7s)
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2026 is shaping up to be pretty good year for movies. It’s not quite dead yet.
Toy Story 5, spider man, Michael, Odyssey and Mario all topped $1B box office. And we still have 2 months to go in the year a few more could cross the threshold. The hunger games prequel will be yuuuuge.
So they can afford some flops to get the woke cred.
Toy Story 5, spider man, Michael, Odyssey and Mario all topped $1B box office. And we still have 2 months to go in the year a few more could cross the threshold. The hunger games prequel will be yuuuuge.
So they can afford some flops to get the woke cred.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 16, 2026 05:15 PM (pn9yF)
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The visionary writers and directors are all geriatric. The generation that came after them went to film school and are diversity/nepo baby hires.
No one left who has live experience and understands movies.
"Hear me out - we reboot Superman!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Movies have died as a creative art form much like art did post WWII, theatre did in the 60's, literature did after the 70's. And that is because of the ruling class university based leftist poison where people with actual life experiences and varied tastes have been replaced by loathsome conformists that passionately hate where they came from and the people they came from.
No one left who has live experience and understands movies.
"Hear me out - we reboot Superman!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Movies have died as a creative art form much like art did post WWII, theatre did in the 60's, literature did after the 70's. And that is because of the ruling class university based leftist poison where people with actual life experiences and varied tastes have been replaced by loathsome conformists that passionately hate where they came from and the people they came from.
Posted by: whig at October 16, 2026 05:16 PM (E4rtv)
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Granted, LOTR is violent. But it is a journey not about violence but about friendship and loyalty and resolution.
I'd put LOTR in the Cannon of Western Civ. The books outline the Western View of noble sacrifice in romantic perfection.
I'd put LOTR in the Cannon of Western Civ. The books outline the Western View of noble sacrifice in romantic perfection.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 05:16 PM (pO96l)
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.nood
Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 16, 2026 05:16 PM (hG5L0)
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How is the lion gender swapped if it has a mane? Is it wearing a wig/cross-dressing?
Posted by: Dave at October 16, 2026 05:18 PM (sbsMc)
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>>She's done more damage to "women directors" than the studios have.
>>Yeah, its not like there are no good female filmmakers out there but we've seen a historical run of horrific money-losing crap from women and that is not helping their cause.
Right? Whining about female director opportunities in 2026 is like Jennifer Lawrence whining that she had to be the first female action star.
I'm sorry your generation missed out on being the "first female" whatever having to hurdle impossible barriers blah blah blah, but women paved the way for you decades ago. There have been numerous successful female directors, some even getting prestigious awards. Whining at this point looks like an excuse for failure.
>>Yeah, its not like there are no good female filmmakers out there but we've seen a historical run of horrific money-losing crap from women and that is not helping their cause.
Right? Whining about female director opportunities in 2026 is like Jennifer Lawrence whining that she had to be the first female action star.
I'm sorry your generation missed out on being the "first female" whatever having to hurdle impossible barriers blah blah blah, but women paved the way for you decades ago. There have been numerous successful female directors, some even getting prestigious awards. Whining at this point looks like an excuse for failure.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 16, 2026 05:19 PM (rOKnE)
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Penny Marshall did a fine job with A League of their Own.
I also liked Big and Awakenings.
She was good at creating family films with good laughs and touching drama.
I can’t think of any Jodie Foster films.
She did that weird one with Mel Gibson and a hand puppet but I never saw it.
I also liked Big and Awakenings.
She was good at creating family films with good laughs and touching drama.
I can’t think of any Jodie Foster films.
She did that weird one with Mel Gibson and a hand puppet but I never saw it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 16, 2026 05:19 PM (6ydKt)
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The lively and delightful Mrs naturalfake is a fan of Netflix due to their large line-up of Korean and Japanese dramas.
We also wind-up watching a fair amount of their action series, like "Fauda" set in Israel.
Right now, we're watching "The Night Agent" which we're enjoying. Season One was good and now we're on Season two.
Though one thing that's weird about TNA is that they spend more time than the usual thriller and their personal lives and love interests. Kinda strange cuz they get killed just the same....Time filler?
The lively and delightful Mrs naturalfake is a fan of Netflix due to their large line-up of Korean and Japanese dramas.
We also wind-up watching a fair amount of their action series, like "Fauda" set in Israel.
Right now, we're watching "The Night Agent" which we're enjoying. Season One was good and now we're on Season two.
Though one thing that's weird about TNA is that they spend more time than the usual thriller and their personal lives and love interests. Kinda strange cuz they get killed just the same....Time filler?
Posted by: naturalfake at October 16, 2026 05:19 PM (YSUhf)
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Posted by: nurse ratched at October 16, 2026 05:14 PM (yEz+x)
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There is a guy in the UK named Charlie Hopkinson who is a very good impressionist. He makes videos that visually applies AI to make it look like celebrities are in his living room watching movie. He does the voices and the dialogue. The pull up LOTR, Star Wars, etc. shows and movies and then the characters watch and critique (humorously). Really well done, and he nails the voices. His LOTR series hits the films and the Amazon nonsense....and it's fantastic...as well as brutal.
Here's a link to the listings:
https://tinyurl.com/4wc7kmwb
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There is a guy in the UK named Charlie Hopkinson who is a very good impressionist. He makes videos that visually applies AI to make it look like celebrities are in his living room watching movie. He does the voices and the dialogue. The pull up LOTR, Star Wars, etc. shows and movies and then the characters watch and critique (humorously). Really well done, and he nails the voices. His LOTR series hits the films and the Amazon nonsense....and it's fantastic...as well as brutal.
Here's a link to the listings:
https://tinyurl.com/4wc7kmwb
Posted by: Orson at October 16, 2026 05:20 PM (dIske)
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I have most of Pink Floyd's albums haven't played any in decades. Roger Waters is a antisemitic Ahole
Yeah. But Momentary Lapse of Reason is just one of those you can put on and let play. An excellent album.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 04:44 PM (pO96l)
Yes. My favorite Floyd album.
The fact that Gilmore made it after kicking Waters to the curb has nothing to do with the album's quality.
I have most of Pink Floyd's albums haven't played any in decades. Roger Waters is a antisemitic Ahole
Yeah. But Momentary Lapse of Reason is just one of those you can put on and let play. An excellent album.
Posted by: Troll ... Not Troll ... You Make the Call at October 16, 2026 04:44 PM (pO96l)
Yes. My favorite Floyd album.
The fact that Gilmore made it after kicking Waters to the curb has nothing to do with the album's quality.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 16, 2026 05:21 PM (y9nCu)
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Ugh.
Screwed up that sentence:
Though one thing that's weird about TNA is that they spend more time than the usual thriller with the villains' personal lives and love interests. Kinda strange
cuz they get killed just the same....Time filler?
*sigh*
Screwed up that sentence:
Though one thing that's weird about TNA is that they spend more time than the usual thriller with the villains' personal lives and love interests. Kinda strange
cuz they get killed just the same....Time filler?
*sigh*
Posted by: naturalfake at October 16, 2026 05:25 PM (YSUhf)
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The weirdest thing about the new Narnia is that Gerwig herself said she wanted to make it a tribute to David Bowie and a glam rock musical.
Not quite sure how she figure that a Bowie/glam rock "girls will be boys and boys will be girls, tranny-lite presentation/vibe/story fits in with a family movie aimed at children.
ABG, I guess....Always Be Grooming.
The weirdest thing about the new Narnia is that Gerwig herself said she wanted to make it a tribute to David Bowie and a glam rock musical.
Not quite sure how she figure that a Bowie/glam rock "girls will be boys and boys will be girls, tranny-lite presentation/vibe/story fits in with a family movie aimed at children.
ABG, I guess....Always Be Grooming.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 16, 2026 05:30 PM (YSUhf)
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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of Merlin is on Prime now. This is the one the Daily Wire made. Started watching.
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