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TV/Movies / Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by VerifiedStalin: 9:41pm On Apr 23, 2022
gameboy727:


Other witnesses on that same flight said Johnny never kicked Amber.

Anyway, I will check it out.


I do follow the Depp vs Amber heard trial on twitter too. Seems more people are siding with Depp even though the dude had a terrible addiction to drugs.

I'm no fan of Amber Heard, but the text messages make it clear that his alcohol and drug abuse made him very unpleasant.

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TV/Movies / Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by VerifiedStalin: 9:24pm On Apr 23, 2022
gameboy727:


In what way did Depp abuse Amber? Is there any evidence he physically abused her?

Go to Twitter, search for Van (Der Woodsen), pour yourself a healthy glass of chilled beer, and enjoy the scoop.

Depp and Amber had a tumultuous relationship, and neither of them was a saint.

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 8:42pm On Apr 23, 2022
Baddestguyp:
Anyway I still enjoyed it...but definitely not rewatchable
The joke's on you, because I've seen it exactly twice.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 7:46pm On Apr 22, 2022
**X (2022)**

I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for some old fashioned horror fun.

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 5:27pm On Apr 22, 2022
Baddestguyp:
Saying a movie follows a plot driven writing is not the same as saying the focus of the movie is on plot ..
It's the exact same thing, chief. It's all a matter of semantics, really. The emphasis is on plot, which serves as the narrative's focal point.

* Plot focus; refers to a story's plot as its focal point.

* Plot-driven; one in which the plot is the driving force behind the story.

Therefore, plot focus is basically a synonym for plot driven.


Baddestguyp:

A comedy movie can also follow a plot driven writing...
A movie that is basically 99% action will probably also follow same...
Yes, so...?


Baddestguyp:

There's this actiom movie I'm trying to remember...99% of the movie is just fight...and yet it follows a plot driven writing...
But is the complex plot a focus of the movie?@ VerifiedStalin
A plot-driven story is exactly that, no matter how complex it is.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 1:29pm On Apr 22, 2022
Baddestguyp:
@ VerifiedStalin
Hope you finally understand me...
If you do, kindly reply


Was it not you who said something to the effect of "Peacemaker isn't plot focus," or did I imagine it?

My post is succinct and to-the-point, and it explains why Peacemaker is indeed plot-driven.

I couldn't make sense of the remainder of your ramblings, but it confirmed what I already know; you're in over your head and have no idea what you're saying.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 1:01pm On Apr 22, 2022
Baddestguyp:
whenever you're ready, we can bring up the peacemaker argument so you'll tell me the plot...

And make sure you don't mention things I mentioned regarding the characters as plot...

The plot is a set of hurdles that stand in the protagonist's way of achieving their goal. When obstacles control the story's trajectory, it's called a plot-driven narrative. For instance, when the protagonist is coerced into eliminating a string of targets (obstacles), and they comply (objective), it's plot driven.

When a character's habitual actions control the story's trajectory, it's called a character-driven narrative. If your protagonist is lethargic and is given the assignment of killing a string of targets but refuses, and his pet eagle is slaughtered as a result, he will have to face the consequences of his inaction by addressing his part in his pet's death. That is a character-driven story.

Which of the two scenarios do you recognise? Therein lies the answer.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 12:10pm On Apr 22, 2022
Baddestguyp:
if you're going to criticize me...do so with points...

Anyone can say what you just said ...

Or do you also deny that there are some stories that aren't plot focused?

There are stories lacking in plot, but Peacemaker is not one of them. I could give you a lecture, but I'm at work, so I'll ask you to quit while you're behind, before things get much worse... for you.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 12:04pm On Apr 22, 2022
Baddestguyp:
says someone who can't even differentiate a plot focused story from one that isn't lol...
I asked you if you watched Baki for the plot...
You haven't answered...

Answer and tell me if Baki is plot focused or not

Guy, just shut it.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 12:03pm On Apr 22, 2022
@Baddestguyp, do yourself a favour and stop making a fool of yourself, seeing as you have zero knowledge of the principles of literature and filmmaking.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 8:35pm On Apr 21, 2022
Purpl3:


Toomuch sci-fi

Ignorance is bliss.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 8:30pm On Apr 21, 2022
Nickshrapnel:
Mad Max 2 good, Fury Road was better.
I’m counting on Miller to deliver another spectacular movie.

I'm skeptical of sequels, especially ones that have been hampered by delays and lawsuits. When you take into account that Miller is pushing 80, it's easy to believe that 'Furiosa' will either never be made, or George Miller will be dead and Tom Hardy will be in his 60s by the time the dang sequel begins filming.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 3:03pm On Apr 21, 2022
Nickshrapnel:
Hopefully the sequel will be as good as this.

It won't. It will be next to impossible to match or top Fury Road.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 2:58pm On Apr 21, 2022
Mecka:
what your thoughts on the lastest matrix instalment

I like to pretend Matrix 4 never happened, that it was all a figment of my overactive imagination. It was a completely flaccid garbage.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 11:42am On Apr 21, 2022
gameboy727:
If my memory serves me well, this argument has been had before now. Why is it returning again?
We live in a simulation. Déjà vu are the aftereffects.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 11:39am On Apr 21, 2022
Calibrator:
NWH

FAR FROM HOME

HOMECOMING


Three different movies about a single comic character, different concepts.



Batman movies always follow same patterns.
Give the story to people who can come up new ideas on how to show other unexplored sides to the character instead of the usual repetitive hogwash we have always been served..... Infact I don't know when the next batman movie will be released but I can tell you how it is going to look like.. Same as usual.

To say that the three films in the Home trilogy have different ideas is tantamount to saying that the Lord of the Rings films are unrelated.

Simply say you don't like The Batman and move on, Chief. It's unwise to meander on a slippery slope, especially in the dark.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 9:25pm On Apr 20, 2022
Ishilove:

What is 'woke mind virus'?

A new belief system based on marginalization, ethnicity and social class.

Basically; wokeism.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 6:40pm On Apr 20, 2022
Gmajor:
i hope theres more to the movie aside the gore

One reviewer described it as "culturally rich storytelling on a brutally epic scale."

To put this in context, it's more than just gore.
TV/Movies / Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by VerifiedStalin: 6:24pm On Apr 20, 2022
DontBullshitMe:

I'd surely check it out and if it really lives up to expectations as you have suggested, I'd be so elated.


Awesome.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 6:17pm On Apr 20, 2022
GloriousGbola:
Starship troopers

Would you like to know more about administrative punishment

If my memory serves me correctly, he later became the boss of the guy who whipped him.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 6:14pm On Apr 20, 2022
abduleez1:


Netflix is trying to be edgy and be the Game of Thrones of media that pushes the boundaries of Pop Culture.

Indeed.
TV/Movies / Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? Part 2 by VerifiedStalin: 6:08pm On Apr 20, 2022
DontBullshitMe:

I will check it out but I have a strong feeling I'd be disappointed.

From Narcos to Narcos Mexico to Power to Godfather of Harlem, none of them comes remotely close to The Wire. The only persons who can outdo The Wire are the creators themselves.

The Wire is on another level, but Top Boy comes the closest to filling the void left by The Wire. It captures the London drug scene in a very realistic and grounded format.

If you go in expecting to be disappointed, I'm afraid it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy; however, if you go in with an open mind, there's a good chance you'll be satisfied. The show is addictive; once you're hooked, you won't be able to stop watching it until it's finished.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 4:02pm On Apr 20, 2022
WriterNig:
Just imagine. Tueh!


I'm a firm believer in diversity, but when Netflix began promoting pedophilia-themed films like 'Cuties', I had to draw the line. That film was made at the expense of children. There is no need to display such filth; anyone can learn any lesson without exploiting children by dressing them up in sexually suggestive clothing and displaying them sexually. It's gotten to the point where they're not even being subtle about pushing the woke agenda, it's basically in all their originals.

One of the best decisions I've ever made was cancelling my Netflix subscription.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 3:43pm On Apr 20, 2022
GloriousGbola:


I saw the preview and expected a movie featuring epic fights with the dragons. Pacific rim style.

Americans taking on dragons in attack choppers subs and prototype vehicles.

Not an epilogue type movie where the dragons had already won and human beings were the endangered species. angry

Classic what I saw in the preview vs what I got in the movie

Only thing that movie had was matthei mchjnaugehy on way too much testosterone.

He must have used up all the aggression he had for that role. Every other role he has been laid back

Seems to me you expected too much from a dragon film, and ultimately didn't realize your expectations, because to me, in the best possible way, this film was bananas. At best, the acting was passable, but the universe they created, as well as the bizarre spectacle of it all, made it worthwhile.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 3:34pm On Apr 20, 2022
abduleez1:
If only Netflix could release some of their multi million dollars movies in theatres for a limited period. Even if it's for 2-3 weeks, they could easily recoup at least half the production spend and still retain the benefit in subscriber base.

Netflix has a unique global footprint, and she may be correct in assuming that its global market share will keep it afloat in the ongoing streaming wars.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 3:25pm On Apr 20, 2022
GloriousGbola:


I am just referencing bales phenomenal weight loss and gain for different roles

Outside of the dragon movie which was a real disappointment, the others are good to go

Speak for yourself. 'Reign of Fire' is an underrated gem.

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TV/Movies / Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by VerifiedStalin: 9:19am On Apr 20, 2022
abduleez1:
TF is wrong with this dude... undecided

This is gods way of punishing WB for fucking up the DCEU so badly. grin

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 7:47am On Apr 20, 2022
abduleez1:
Hohoho ..... cheesy grin

VerifiedStalin you see something..... The Streaming wars is getting hotter.
Raising prices without commensurate quality content, cancelling shows pe
ople liked. Even Apple TV+ is taken seriously these days with their recent Best Picture win at the Oscars — CODA..

I dropped them early last year, then picked them up again in December for a couple months before cancelling them again. There isn't enough in their library to pique my and my missus' interest, and they have cancelled a few too many shows we like.

Their movie selection is garbage, they prioritize quantity over quality and everything they make is slop. HBOmax is infinitely better.

abduleez1:

Sha remember say I go tag you when HBOMax finally hit 100mn subs later this year when House of The Dragon roars worldwide

HBOMax is, in my opinion, by far the best streaming service. I'm just blown away by everything they have, and now that Discovery has purchased them, they're about to get a tonne of new programming.

Apple TV+, on the other hand, offers the best value for money. Their OC are currently unrivalled, pound for pound.

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TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 9:17pm On Apr 19, 2022
abduleez1:


Ride on to Valhalla comrade.
Odin is with you!

You shall ride eternal, comrade.

TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 8:58pm On Apr 19, 2022
abduleez1:


Funny how some peeps earlier this morning on Twitter were still doubting her muscles. grin

One werey said the color of her arms and her palms were different. So it means pics were edited or CGI or she's padded.


Purple you dey see revelation.

Only ignorant neckbeards would think that.

Buffing up isn't even difficult to achieve with the right diet and workout routine; in fact, steroids are a quick way to buff up if you don't want to put in the work.
TV/Movies / Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by VerifiedStalin: 8:47pm On Apr 19, 2022
Ishilove:

Okay, I've seen enough...

Sick as fück?

Bad ass doesn't cut it?

The gore is... embarassed

I am so NOT watching it cry


This is the type of film I live for. It gets the blood pumping, and for two hours, I like to imagine myself as the protagonist, doling out justice in a violent and chaotic fashion, in an endless cycle of violence, between loving my friends and hating my enemies. I am the Northman and vengeance is mine!

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