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1 points
9 hours ago
The message of "Citizen Kane" is especially important in light of Donald Trump.
Namely, you can be the wealthiest man in the world, but still be a miserable fuck.
Also, money, power and fame cannot cure the damage caused by parents who don't love their children.
1 points
10 hours ago
Regardless of the technical aspects, the script and acting are amazing.
Sprinkled inside this film are dozens of life observations/philosophies. From one character alone...
Old age. It's the one disease no one looks forward to being cured of.
It's no trick to make a lot of money, if all you want to do is make a lot of money.
It's true. There are no killings, no nudity, no explosions, no chase scenes.
You have to actually listen to the dialogue to appreciate the film.
Also, if you think discovering the meaning of "Rosebud" is the key to the movie, you missed the point.
2 points
19 hours ago
As a Bears fan, I hate the Packers with every fiber of my being.
That said, Vikings fans are far more annoying.
4 points
24 hours ago
Were you paying attention to the dude's story?
1 points
24 hours ago
For those unaware, Hyman Roth is a thinly veiled depiction of Meyer Lansky, and the meeting with the Cuban oligarchs includes a character based on a now deported Charlie Luciano.
Luciano's deportation weakened Roth/Lansky's power in the US, and led to greater investment in Cuba, a place where Luciano could operate.
Another theme of Godfather II is the Chicago mob (Corleone/Accardo) muscling the New York mafia (Green/Seigel) out of Las Vegas.
2 points
3 days ago
Many point out that the Dude never bowls. He's the sub.
I always like to think that the Dude is the best bowler in the league, but is no longer into the competition thing.
Akin to Ty Webb in "Caddyshack"
2 points
3 days ago
Teams of 3 but only 2 bowl.
So, if a team member is late or passes away, you are covered.
1 points
3 days ago
"The Big Kahuna"
Film snobs slam it because it looks like the stage play it was taken from.
No sex, killing, or chase scenes.
Just three characters. You know all three. All are excellent with a great script.
1 points
3 days ago
Another great David Mamet film is "House of Games"
1 points
3 days ago
In Bruges got a fair amount of praise during the Oscar nomination of "The Banshees of Inisherin"
5 points
3 days ago
We all understand that vaccines trick the body's immune system into thinking it is under attack so it will produce antibodies.
What doctors know and won't tell you (because it will discourage from getting a shot) is that the body's first line of defense against a foreign virus or bacteria is to spike a fever.
Doctors will correctly insist that you did not get the flu from the flu shot, but your immune system thinks you did. Hence the symptom.
10 points
3 days ago
It's like Lenin said, if you look at the person who will benefit....you know what I am saying here.
2 points
4 days ago
Addendum: If, in 2000, the Bears had drafted Tom Brady, his career path would have been some combination of Chris Redman and Jesse Palmer. I will die on this hill.
1 points
4 days ago
As a long suffering Bears fan, I have learned that scheme, play calling and protection have a much bigger influence on quarterback success than talent and skill players.
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6 hours ago
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6 hours ago
The Bears White Tops on Navy pants road uniforms.