Dek Rollins

TV’s Frink said:

It’s weird to be cool with violence and be bothered by nudity…in general. Context matters, see my complaints about Blade Runner 2049. In a vacuum I think violence is much more problematic, but nothing exists in a vacuum other than dirt and a bunch of dog fur.

Violence doesn’t cause sexual temptation (usually), which nudity might. That’s the bigger issue for Christian viewers. Though I don’t see boobs and immediately have sexual desire and start doing my taxes.

Was it Possessed?

Impressive Feet

EDIT: or Impressive Foot to be singular.

Violence and language in general sparsity (outside of taking the Lord’s name in vain) doesn’t bother my mom very much, but sexual material/nudity is a bit steeper.

I feel a little weird about this one. I liked a few things in it, but most of it I either disliked or didn’t quite understand. I thought making the betrayal a planned event by Jesus was really interesting. But, the actual temptations Jesus endures seemed really vague and were difficult to figure out. None of it seemed like he was actually being tempted, but rather tricked into doing things, or stuff was just happening. Then of it isn’t really theologically accurate, which is something it doesn’t claim to be. Ultimately, I was expecting a much more powerful film after the likes of Siskel and Ebert hailed it a masterpiece. I just didn’t feel empowered or anything really. I didn’t feel a personal connection to Christ’s character in the film. I may revisit it in the future, but most likely won’t.

It kicked ass while chewing bubblegum, despite being out of bubblegum. That’s a pretty impressive feet if you ask me.
Also I was caught off guard by the few seconds of nudity at the end, and my mom asked if I knew it was there already.
After responding “no” she said she’d let me off the hook then. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Especially when the generalization is a personal mass insult to hundreds of people.

darthrush said:

Possessed said:

suspiciouscoffee said:

SilverWook said:

suspiciouscoffee said:

I almost watched Flash Gordon once. Found out the title character was a football player, and decided against it.

He was a polo player in the Buster Crabbe version and in the comics. 😉

Football players are shitty people.

What a shitty thing to say.

+1

+2: Electric Boogaloo

Okay it turns out the Minnesota showing is apparently on June 29th, and will be about a third the distance, so instead of going to Chicago twice, we’ll go see the three in Chicago and then go to the closer showing of 2001 later in the month. Sadly the tickets were non-refundable though, so he’s going to try and sell those off to hopefully get his 30 bucks back.

It looks like I’m also going to get to see 2001 in 70mm, though I’m not sure what going on with it. My brother bought tickets for Friday at the Music Box, but then he found a place in Minnesota that is also screening it in 70mm, but I haven’t been able to talk to him again.

I’ve only seen the extended versions of all three, and I love them all. Nothing in ROTK feels off or poorly paced to me, though of course I would probably have a more nuanced opinion if I had seen the theatrical version first. The one thing that I think shouldn’t be there is showing the dead accept his proposal.

https://www.musicboxtheatre.com/events/stanley-kubrick-the-filmworker-series

I’m hoping to go down to Chicago with my oldest brother on June 4th to catch The Shining, Barry Lyndon, and Full Metal Jacket all in a row, in 35mm. Hopefully no scheduling issues crop up. Since I’m doing my paperwork/training this Wednesday for my new job, I’ll have to ask to not start work until later in June. Crossing my fingers I won’t run into any problems.

Collipso said:

Dek Rollins said:

Some gay people at my school constantly brag about how gay they are (mostly to eachother), and it’s extremely annoying. It’s like they think people like me actually care that they’re gay.

most of my friends talk mainly about women, and that’s it. about how straight they are, in a way. i wonder if gay people find that annoying.

I would find that annoying as well. Also please capitalize.

TV’s Frink said:

Dek Rollins said:

Some gay people at my school constantly brag about how gay they are (mostly to eachother), and it’s extremely annoying. It’s like they think people like me actually care that they’re gay.

If I were gay and I heard someone talking like this, I’d certainly brag more, because I’d find it extremely annoying to listen to how annoyed that person was that I was talking about being gay.

It comes off as “you can be gay, just don’t bother me with your gayness.” Similar to how chyron is bothered by “flamboyant men.”

So I’m unreasonable for being annoyed by people ramble on with eachother about “I’m more gay than you” “No I’m more gay because this” “No I’m so gay I did this.” Okay.

I’m not going to be rude to these people and tell them to shut up, but I won’t start caring about how gay they are. Because I honestly don’t care.

They aren’t talking out of liberation. They just think they’re funny/interesting, but they’re not.

Some gay people at my school constantly brag about how gay they are (mostly to eachother), and it’s extremely annoying. It’s like they think people like me actually care that they’re gay.

DuracellEnergizer said:

Aside from the first film, I don’t recall Tobey quipping much. That’s not his fault, though; Raimi dropped the ball.

I still don’t see this as a problem, though I vaguely understand the complaint. I get that he quips in the comics, but in Spider-Man 2, when is he in a position where it’s in his or anyone else’s best interest to make corny one-liners? I know he did a lot in the videogames, but I just don’t see how him doing it less often in the movies is actually an issue with the character adaptation, especially since he did have occasional quips.

Also, I’m sure it had to do with the script writer as well. If Raimi never thought a quip was needed here or there, and it wasn’t in the script, that isn’t really a problem on his end, is it?

Possessed said:

Possessed said:

Man I thought Tobey seemed like he was having fun to me. Granted I haven’t watched the film in years upon years, but I remember cracking up listening to him yell and whoop while swinging around the city. I also seem to recall reading something about that not even being scripted and Tobey just doing it, but that could be all bullshit for all I know. Man I kinda wanna watch the first one now.

Yep

LuckyGungan2001 said:

ChainsawAsh said:

Dek Rollins said:

ChainsawAsh said:

Tom Holland is far and away the most perfect Spidey and Peter Parker we’ve had in live acfion

I haven’t seen Homecoming, but Toby was already the most perfect, and the trailers/clips I’ve seen don’t convince me that Holland is actually better.

Toby was an excellent Peter Parker, but a subpar in-suit Spidey. Andrew Garfield was a subpar Peter Parker, but an excellent in-suit Spidey. Tom Holland is excellent at both.

I do not get this at all. Tobey was great in or out of the suit, Andrew was abysmal with or without the suit.

+1

ChainsawAsh said:

LuckyGungan2001 said:

ChainsawAsh said:

Dek Rollins said:

ChainsawAsh said:

Tom Holland is far and away the most perfect Spidey and Peter Parker we’ve had in live acfion

I haven’t seen Homecoming, but Toby was already the most perfect, and the trailers/clips I’ve seen don’t convince me that Holland is actually better.

Toby was an excellent Peter Parker, but a subpar in-suit Spidey. Andrew Garfield was a subpar Peter Parker, but an excellent in-suit Spidey. Tom Holland is excellent at both.

I do not get this at all. Tobey was great in or out of the suit, Andrew was abysmal with or without the suit. Holland is like Tobey.

Tobey’s Spidey never feels like he is having any fun being Spidey (note that I’m talking about in the suit exclusively here).

When he’s in the suit, it’s usually because he has important things to do. Like save people’s lives or getting the living crap beat out of him by the Goblin. People don’t generally have all that much “fun” in those kinds of situations. And he certainly seems like he’s having fun in the less pressing situations as far as I remember.

ChainsawAsh said:

Tom Holland is far and away the most perfect Spidey and Peter Parker we’ve had in live acfion

I haven’t seen Homecoming, but Toby was already the most perfect, and the trailers/clips I’ve seen don’t convince me that Holland is actually better.

I don’t think I’m gonna hate having a steady income.

Just got interviewed for a job (my first job- a little late, huh), and the guy said he’d give me a shot. So I’ll hopefully have some more money coming in now. Finally.

Not sure if posted already so there ya go. Big-head Chevy.

I wish Volvo would finally give us what we want. What we need.

Raiders of the Lost Ark
The Evil Dead
Rocky

Thanks! It’s quite an honor to have my project be your definitive. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Not to mention that they’re both rockin’ the pizza time.