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The problem is that we are (collectively) rich enough to be able to support such wastes of oxygen without counting the cost. In some cases, such support even comes from the public purse!
In earlier times they would never have found patrons, and would therefore have either starved in their garrets or had to work for their livings.
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
--Winston Churchill
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Some people couldn't have a genuinely original thought if they were left to do nothing but try for twenty years.
Plenty of people are willing to say that every mindless, pointless idea they have is great and creative, though -- especially when other people later see meanings in the "work" that the "artist" hadn't thought of.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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It is a fun piece of art; I like it.
I'd rather be phishing!
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Because, 2017 is the year when, Fifty Shades Darker gets released. 
By the way, how many of you have already watched Civil War? I am having a huge list of movies to watch after my exams, after 20th this month.
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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Is 'Tucker & Dale vs. Evil' on the list?
Worth watching! 
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Only if you had a doozy of a day.
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U. G. Leander wrote: Is 'Tucker & Dale vs. Evil' on the list?
Really very funny movie. Someone mentioned in on-line that should avoid trailer(I rarely watch movie trailers) of movie before watching movie. He was right 100%. Favorite movie from this genre.
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Wow. Must be very different over where you live.
For me, there's not been a decent movie in years - stories that insult one's intelligence and lots of special effects. Add in to the mix some remakes and sequels. It's gotten so bad I've taken to streaming old Dick Tracy Serials[^].
Well - at least there's Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (but that's not a movie, either).
| "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | | "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert | | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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W∴ Balboos wrote: For me, there's not been a decent movie in years - stories that insult one's intelligence and lots of special effects.
Not agree with that.
There have been good films in the last years. I agree with the "blockbusters" but there still is some quality up and a while.
M.D.V.
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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I think you should try indie/low budget films for a change like Safety Not Guaranteed, Half nelson, Fish tank, 11:14, etc., I could make you a list.
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Actually, I have a smallish source of independently made films on a streaming station. It's forte is movies (shorts: 5-20 min) and advertising that will definitely not make it to (US) TV or theaters.
But, then, I still find little to nothing in terms of creativity in the main-stream. Not like in "Days of Yore" where there such movies as "A Clockwork Orange", "Blazing Saddles", "Apocalypse Now", and "Easy Rider" to name a few off the top of my head.
| "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | | "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert | | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan wrote: Civil War?
The Marvel one? Anything Marvel should be avoided.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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You say 'escapist drivel' and 'populist tripe' like they're a bad thing.
Software Zen: delete this;
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If you liked Winter Soldier, you may try this one
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Saw Civil War in the opening weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed it - all except for Martin Freeman and the worst parody of an accent since "Awrayight Merry Poppins" was unleashed on an unsuspecting world. Americans, I apologise to you - you have many fine actors, but apparently the best choice for an American was a hobbit.
This space for rent
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: the worst parody of an accent since "Awrayight Merry Poppins"
Wasn't James Doohan's "Scottish" accent unleashed more recently than Mr Van Lesbian's "Cockney" accent?
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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It was nowhere near as bad as Dick Van Dyke, which was nowhere near as bad as Freeman.
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So one movie will destroy a whole year of movies?
I mean I don't remember Fifty Shades Of Gray ruin any other movies for me.
Also Warcraft the movie is coming out soon! I'm not that much into Marvel, did like Deadpool since it wasn't the usual PG-13 Marvel movie. Even though I did like both Hellboys and Constantine. The Avengers and all the movies surrounding them are not that interesting to me. I feel the comic book genre is getting over saturated. Were the Kick-Ass movies also Marvel? I liked those two.
I hope the new Jason Bourne will be good though. I liked the first three.
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RUs123 wrote: did like Deadpool since it wasn't the usual PG-13 Marvel movie
Then wait up for Wolverine[^], it is said to be R-rated too. 
The sh*t I complain about
It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem
~! Firewall !~
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Hm, hopefully it will be better done than the rest of his standalone movies. But yeah, I guess I will keep an eye out for that one.
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RUs123 wrote: I'm not that much into Marvel, did like Deadpool since it wasn't the usual PG-13 Marvel movie.
Because Deadpool came from 20th Century Fox instead of Marvel studios. Ofcourse Deadpool is a Marvel comics character but the movie rights belongs to Fox right now. That has movie rights of X-Men too. Surprisingly they're making R rated Wolverine sequel like Deadpool.
RUs123 wrote: Even though I did like both Hellboys and Constantine.
So am I. I liked Spiderman 2(Tobey Maguire version). I hated that reboot Amazing spiderman.
RUs123 wrote: The Avengers and all the movies surrounding them are not that interesting to me. I feel the comic book genre is getting over saturated.
The problem with Marvel studios is they're making movies to target teenage groups(by watering down source material to avoid R rating) so usually they're making PG-13 or PG rated movies so it would bring more money because of wider audience.
RUs123 wrote: Were the Kick-Ass movies also Marvel? I liked those two.
Original comics from Marvel's sub division. But produced by Matthew Vaughn. He's the guy who made Kingsman. Both movies are R Rated. He never compromise the material for making money. But both movies made good money.
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Quote: Because Deadpool came from 20th Century Fox instead of Marvel studios. Ofcourse Deadpool is a Marvel comics character but the movie rights belongs to Fox right now. That has movie rights of X-Men too. Surprisingly they're making R rated Wolverine sequel like Deadpool.
Did not know that. Makes me a bit more excited about Wolverine. As long as it isn't Deadpool 2.0.
Quote: So am I. I liked Spiderman 2(Tobey Maguire version). I hated that reboot Amazing spiderman.
I liked Spiderman 1 and 2 with Tobey. Had hopes for the third one, but there were too many villains and each about half way done. Haven't watched the reboot(yet).
Quote: The problem with Marvel studios is they're making movies to target teenage groups(by watering down source material to avoid R rating) so usually they're making PG-13 or PG rated movies so it would bring more money because of wider audience.
I understand that. And I understand that I am no longer their target audience, since I'm too old. But still I don't like it that much, it's not bad, but not something I would be too upset if I miss.
Quote: Original comics from Marvel's sub division. But produced by Matthew Vaughn. He's the guy who made Kingsman. Both movies are R Rated. He never compromise the material for making money. But both movies made good money.
Also did not know that. I like Kingsman as well. Hopefully the sequel will be good.
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RUs123 wrote: Did not know that. Makes me a bit more excited about Wolverine. As long as it isn't Deadpool 2.0.
Fan made poster[^]
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Looking forward to Alice Through The Looking Glass
I also enjoyed the new Jungle Book!
But there are a lot of good promising movies coming this year 
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As the nearest cinema is 15 miles away and the public transport is brilliantly arranged to make it impossible to get back here after 9.00pm I'll let you know how it turned out in 2019!
I am not a number. I am a ... no, wait!
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