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TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 10:30am On May 30, 2024
JackBizzle:
Ask your madam, ishilove. She can tell you all about my travels. Cuck cool
Bro you don't still understand that no one gives a fck where you've been traveling to because no one gives a fck about anyone here, this is an anonymous site, I could say I'm the prince of Wales and no one will give a flying fck. Bro, you can rant about the countries you've been to in the travel section and continue being the annoying atheist everyone tries to ignore
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 8:36am On May 30, 2024
abduleez1:
Which four films on this list are you most looking forward to in June? 👀


ME:

Kinds of Kindness
Hitman
The Watchers
Bad Boys Ride or Die
How much do you think bad boys ride or die will make? My guess is 600 million
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 8:31am On May 30, 2024
abduleez1:
Which four films on this list are you most looking forward to in June? 👀


ME:

Kinds of Kindness
Hitman
The Watchers
Bad Boys Ride or Die
The only time you'ld be able to watch kinds of kindness is next year probably
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 8:25am On May 30, 2024
JackBizzle:
Projection is a mental problem.

Ogbeni, I have been travelling across the world before you started watching movies.

Don't project your ignorance and brokeness on me. Thanks.
Okk👌 but no one is asking how many countries your definition of around the world is. I've lived in almost every major United States city for 12 years now🤷🏼‍♂️ not 'around the world' so I can tell you anyone who thinks Nigeria that's almost the same size as just California is more sinful than the whole of America is either ignorant, a grown ass liar or is just too dumb enough to understand grade 2 geography and politics.
Just the city of Las Vegas or Chicago can contest for who is more dirty. You guys are complaining of girls dressing half naked in Nigeria😂😂 when dressing with just a see through towel to the bank is normal behaviour in Vegas.
You could land in Vegas close your eyes and open it anywhere and see something 'disgusting' that you won't see anywhere in Nigeria - just publicly not in the safety of one's house. You could go to the gas station and in the next 2 minutes your dck is in a woman's mouth for free if you want to. You should try it in Nigeria😂😂
No offence, globe trotting Ass fcker🤞
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 8:52pm On May 29, 2024
iamL:
I heard frozen 3 is going to contain gayism as well as the next James bond.

The reason I am a Bollywood fan from day one. No promotion of woke propaganda, their sexual content is highly sensored, they interpret romantic scene without been explicit yet You will be entertained.

You can watch 99% percent of Bollywood movie with kids comfortably. To top it all their story lines are even the best.

The minute they adopt the ways of Hollywood am boycotting them, I won't entertained myself with ideologies that I will never accept in the name civilization or wanting to belong.

Nor me devil go carry go hell in the name of entertainment.
I love you for this, ❤️❤️ Let’s get married!
Realest statement of the day. Sometimes I can't even watch a Hollywood movies without a headset. Movies are now like Twitter, you can't watch it in public
But to be fair, sex in movies is actually reducing in recent statistics so maybe we're going back to the old days, we never know
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 8:44pm On May 29, 2024
JackBizzle:
Says the Nigerian who lives in a very corrupt country. Your president is a drug dealer. Ganduje was caught in HD video in corruption Dollars. Nothing happened to them.

Nigeria is a far better Sodom n Gomorrah than the USA
Said by someone whose idea of the USA is from Twitter
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 10:23pm On May 23, 2024
johnyace:
Can someone recommend series like Dark Matter and severance please
Definitely Mr Robot
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 10:21pm On May 23, 2024
abduleez1:
Lol, wetin Reynolds do this guy?? 😂😂😭
I saw this!😂 Someone in the comments said maybe Reynolds bullied him in school😂. Some people just don't understand movies enough in my opinion, not every actor is meant to star in 'serious' movies.
Would the guy say Jim Carrey is less of an actor than let's say Cillian Murphy because he plays only comedic roles. He is doing what he does best and his bank account tells him how successful he's doing everyday.
Some people think comedy's child's play. It's very very difficult to play comedy - good comedy and every he's played has been done well - I actually liked Red Notice and loved Free Guy.
Plus the guy own several companies - billion dollar companies o like Aviator Gin, Mint Mobile one mattress company and even Co owns a football team and all became successful when he came on board! So the guy has a lot to manage to give space for a Twitter troll
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 6:45pm On May 23, 2024
Arizoner:
Don't breathe 2

Bloody hell. Don't take blind man for granted. His sixth sense is lethal
I was watching the same film at the exact same time you posted this.
6/10 film tho
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 9:30pm On May 19, 2024
The Planet of the Apes Trilogy
Rise of the Planet of the Apes:

The trilogy’s first film is its weakest, though that’s not a very bruising blow. Rise of the Planet of the Apes suffers from its status as a setup film (as well as the fact that, for much of its running time, the apes play second fiddle to their human masters).

James Franco is the audience hook, playing a scientist who cares for a young ape after its lab-experiment mother is killed. But over the course of the film, the ape (called “Caesar,” a name that will prove quite relevant with time) slowly grows into the film’s emotional center. As excellently played by Andy Serkis (with the help of some stunning CG motion-capture technology), Caesar is a genetically and intellectually-enhanced primate, and we grow to root for him as he attempts to help his fellow apes (cruelly imprisoned in a testing facility) while also stop them from becoming the savages they are viewed as.

It’s not until the third act that Rise develops any real kinetic action, but as we’ll come to see, action is not the central focus of this series. Director Rupert Wyatt, along with writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, use the trilogy’s first film to contrast the lofty position of humans with the lowly statuses of apes, and lets us wonder which species is more morally sound. It’s a question that will develop more deeply and effectively in the two sequels.
8/10

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes:
Perhaps the deepest film in the trilogy, Dawn works as both a compelling tale and a dark political allegory, filtered through a “survival of the fittest” message. With humanity’s population thinned by a worldwide virus, the apes seem likely to become the dominate species – but it’s not a role thy inherit by choice. The film contrasts the primates’ moral conflict through a leadership struggle between Caesar and Koba; the former believes in humanity’s right to survive, the latter (having been tortured in a lab for years) would happily see them all dead.

Two things of note stand out about Dawn. First is the quiet, atmospheric tone. Director Matt Reeves (a world away from Felicity) crafts a post-apocalyptic world that carefully sidesteps the all-too-common dystopian tropes. Here, humanity teeters on the edge of extinction, and their desperation is reflected in a world marked by ravage and ruin – yet still has unmistakable echoes of the world our characters inhabited in Rise.

The other noteworthy aspect is the portrayal of the human characters. Though they’re wisely given secondary focus to the apes (who get most of the meatier dramatic scenes), there’s enough material to display how fractured and desperate mankind has become at this harrowing stage, to the point that we wonder whether some of them are even worthy of survival. The parallels between people and apes are quite clear; by the end, we’re left wondering which group is truly more human.
9/10

War for the Planet of the Apes:
The third film of the series is the most epic in scope, yet also makes the most effective use of silence and little moments. Designed as a grand finale, War hits all the necessary beats to provide a satisfying finish. There’s terrific action, strong character development, emotional follow-up from the previous film, and an overall sense of finality to the story.

Despite the title, there’s very little war depicted onscreen here. Instead, the final film in the trilogy focuses on the cost of war – particularly how it takes its toll on Caesar. Now leading the apes in a conflict he never wanted, losing friends and family to the savagery of his opponents, Caesar begins to lose himself in anger and hatred. No longer is he the cute little ape we met back at the start of Rise; the losses he’s encumbered have turned him into a hardened warrior.

The body count in War is quite high, yet few of the deaths are without poignance or meaning. And that says a lot about how many three-dimensional characters the film crafts. Some heroes betray, while some villains repent – in such a battle-scarred world, the lines between good and evil have been weathered beyond recognition.

For all of its genetic bleakness, War sets aside a little space for humor (in the form of a “bad ape” played by Steve Zahn), and includes some references geared to satisfy fans of the original series (such as the introduction of a young Nova). But at its best, War for the Planet of the Apes succeeds as a battlefront drama, pushing its story and characters to the emotional limit, and making its central simians feel more human than ever.

It’s a grand finish to a remarkable trilogy. The original Planet of the Apes may go down in history as the definitive version of the story, but I do hope that over time, people continue to discover the newer series – and realize that remakes can still be done right.
10/10
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 8:35pm On May 19, 2024
abduleez1:
A Masterpiece show by all metrics available. After watching this show I acknowledge the total dominance of PREMIUM TV that is HBO. Premium cast all through, superb storytelling and production design and quality. Na once I binge watch this genius inside midnight that year. Got properly lectured how premium storytelling will make you easily forget action.

One of the major reasons I dey laff if I hear person say HBO are not masters of Mini series. HBO is the only network that can use a new miniseries to pack all the major awards available in one night even without their biggest franchises. Awards wey this show pack that year ehn, then there's Lovecraft Country, The White Lotus and Watchmen. The pedigree long no be today.

As for the dangers of nuclear energy, well things are better managed this era than before. And the Soviets were pretty reckless with that incident.
The 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan in the aftermath of the Tsunami comes to mind. I heard it's gearing back to operation this year or so. Nuclear is by far the cleanest energy available with gargantuan yield and with time the technology is being improved upon. The biggest issue is radiation. On that front I'm hearing the human race is progressing on Nuclear Fusion which is even way cleaner and safer in terms of radiation in comparison to Fission tech we are currently using. Let's see how it goes.

Atomic energy would be one energy mix I would have liked Nigeria to explore. All this epileptic and unreliable power supply go massively reduce (although that's if the useless grid is overhauled for modern capacity demands). The nuclear power plants deal with Russia some years back be like audio. grin grin
What other mini series did HBO make👀 because White Lotus is overhyped and Watchmen was mid. Netflix makes awesome mini series better in my opinion. Beef is an award winner, Maid, Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher, Inventing Anna, The Haunting of Hill House, When they See Us are all award winners too and it's not even close
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 8:34pm On May 19, 2024
oyaskii:
"Chernobyl" 2019.
A true all timer[/i] ⭐

9/10.
What would you compare the mini series to? I've always wanted to watch it but I didn't enjoy the first episode and never proceeded further
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 12:54pm On May 19, 2024
Ballzproblem2:
if you are fat you no fit fine for my eye,but to each their own.
Exactly
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 7:30am On May 19, 2024
Ballzproblem2:
There's nothing romantic about this 3rd season of bridgerton ,that Penelope is just fat for my liking no offense.

can't wait to be done with this season.
Bro that's you! First off, I was bothered about about her weight but watching the trailers made me realise how gorgeous she is. She is so beautiful!

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 11:06am On May 16, 2024
Westman001:
Nampat! Nampat! Nampat!

El fi ni aata!!!!!

Who's ready for some hobbits and dwarves actions. After 2yrs waiting.
trailer has 300k dislikes. No one watched it all through
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 9:15am On May 16, 2024
BRIDGERTON IS PLAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG CUEBVREUWBWETBWVB!

Celebrities › Re: 43% Nigerian Meghan Has Declared 'Nigeria Her Country' by Illusioneffect(m): 4:57pm On May 14, 2024
OLAADEGBU:
https://guardian.ng/life/meghan-markle/
She's not the Duchess of anything anymore
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 3:31pm On May 14, 2024
joseph1832:
I'm referring to The Fall Guy, not whatever you think I'm referring to.
well done sir, but you replied to a thread discussing the boy and the heron
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 10:25am On May 14, 2024
People are saying the Deadpool and Wolverine movie sucks ass
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 10:18am On May 14, 2024
phr0nesis:
"The Boy and the Heron" doing badly?
How? Where? When?
E reach to ask😂
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 10:18am On May 14, 2024
joseph1832:
I doubt it's on the highsea. It just came out. I'm guessing it won't be long before they dump it on the highsea though, because it's doing badly... im not surprise though.
Wetin dis Baba dey talk😂 fifth highest grossing Japanese movie of all time is not doing well?😂 Something that stayed in theatres for longer than three months
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 10:41pm On May 13, 2024
abduleez1:
I'm hearing its about $130mn.... I was shocked as fvvk too seeing that budget for an original film.
But that film's fall is weird to me.... upon all the premium marketing I was seeing for weeks leading to its release.

Shebi you sef don dey agree with me now abi the prospects of "Original Films". grin
Bro right at the money! Upon the stunt they pulled in the oscars, big names of last year and massive marketing, they flopped, premium tears for the studio
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 6:29pm On May 13, 2024
abduleez1:
Finally....
this movie is not on the high seas yet??
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 11:41am On May 13, 2024
Cobra Kai is actually insanely good
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 10:53pm On May 12, 2024
abduleez1:
Finally....
Exactly
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by Illusioneffect(m): 1:04am On May 12, 2024
I was so shocked boss but it was an awesome movie. Highly recommend
Saturnalia:
This movie is half Hollywood - half Yoruba. Just kidding. grin
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 6:02pm On May 11, 2024
oyaskii:
HOD,The Bear and The Boys will be next year, as only shows that aired between June 1st 2023 and May 31st 2024 will be considered. We are having 2 emmy awards this year because the one for 2023 was pushed to January. 2024 because of the strike, the one for this year holds around September.
What are the popular shows that'll be in contention
Romance › Re: Help! Our Last Born Wants To Be A Feminist by Illusioneffect(m): 6:00pm On May 11, 2024
Martinez39s:
They create nonexistent problems for selfish objectives and to quell boredom. They create false, silly, and pointless narratives/ideas to support their contempt for men, inconsiderate selves, sociopathy, stubbornness and wickedness. They want to spin all sorts of talking points to make themselves seem like oppressed and noble angels before men: the supposedly misogynistic and callous savages. They even unknowingly project themselves unto men to vilify men. grin
Exactly? They bring up the most insane attacks on men- masculinity is wrong! But they'd never want to do the jobs that masculine men do. They're the worst movement that have no point. At this point, there should be male-ism because the oppression is so much. They're the cause of the decline in dating, men getting scared of marriage and all other societal issues, you can't talk to a girl as a well-to-do guy normally without being scared of rape accusations
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 5:30pm On May 11, 2024
abduleez1:
I see. Yeah, I've been reading reports this week that overall this year's Emmys lineup is looking very weak as there's serious low numbers of eligible shows due to the strike. And the drama series is criminally less competitive.

I need to see this "Baby Reindeer" soon enough to see what the fuss is all about.

Also is it the same shït that's played out with FX's "Fargo" TV show? I see that show in limited TV series and I get confused cos I know it's running on its 5th season by now. 🤔😕 Or is it cos its an anthology series format? Seems Fargo is among the favourites for Best actor role in Limited series so its a win-win for FX if Shogun stays clear and give it better chances against Baby Reindeer.

As for Shogun S2 I don't see a way they're doing it good with how it ended. It's only filler after documenting how Ishido is defeated in which we already have an idea how. Source material is dried up....unless they plan on borrowing from the true life events its adapted from. I still see it ending poorly cos I can't picture them matching the sauce they just served or even surpassing.

That will take genuine wizardry in writing to pull that off, which I highly doubt. The original creators never planned for a follow up, so what's gonna be the motivation.

Anyways, I always felt S2 was inevitable after seeing the show becoming FX most successful show ever. They've never seen this popularity and success in a while.
I still think there are a lot of great shows coming out this year tho. The problem tho apart from the strike is most of the award magnet shows are done and dusted. But series like Abbott Elementary, House of the Dragon, The Bear, the Sympathiser, the Boys, Cobra Kai, Hacks, Shogun, Eric, Ripley are likely the main award series this year. Baby Reindeer is a limited series so it doesn't have a lot of competition
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 5:22pm On May 11, 2024
Out of every series coming out this year, the one I can't wait to see is Bridgerton and I can't believe that's actually true, am I gay or something wtf!😭😪
TV/Movies › Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by Illusioneffect(m): 5:21pm On May 11, 2024
Lana1:
Power Book 2
HOTD
The Boys
And More...

June is stacked!!
The Bear too! Wtf!
Romance › Re: Help! Our Last Born Wants To Be A Feminist by Illusioneffect(m): 5:16pm On May 11, 2024
Martinez39s:
Lol. This is why you don't give young boys and girls access to social media until you have trained them properly and they are eighteen. If they must use social media, try your best to regulate and limit their use. Don't underestimate the influence of social media and the tons of personalities and ideas therein.

For parents and guardians, always have it in mind that society will always join hands to mentally mold your kids.

Well, once the feminist virus embeds itself in a young female's mind, it's a wrap.
So your idea is making young people ignorant then which is way worse. It's not the responsibility of the parents to take social media from them but guide them through what they want to instill

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