Title: What in the Heck is Wrong with Women? Source:
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Why in the hell do women voluntarily watch movies they know going to make them cry? I just don't understand it. My wife actually seeks out these kinds of movies.
Agreed. Just thought of another good one - "Once We Were Soldiers". It doesn't sugar coat the realities of war.
Full metal jacket!
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
It was one of those miraculous accidents, because they were landed in the path of an approaching Japanese Armored Division, out manned, and out gunned they used the tight terrain to defeat a force 4 times their size.
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"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
You thought "The Devil's Brigade" was better than Unforgiven or the Dirty Dozen? Or both?
I haven't seen "The Unforgiven" but yes I thought it was better than "The Dirty Dozen". Although I am a big Clint Walker fan (played "Posy"). Mainly because it was based on a true story and the chemistry of the actors was more realistic.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
Phoenix does a really good job in that movie. His best was Walk the Line though where he played Cash.
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
Agreed. Just thought of another good one - "Once We Were Soldiers". It doesn't sugar coat the realities of war.
Full metal jacket!
FMJ was good, but if anything it exaggerated the nastiness. For surrealism I'd go with "Apocalypse Now". I knew a guy who served on the River Boats - twice he came back the only many alive.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
I haven't seen "The Unforgiven" but yes I thought it was better than "The Dirty Dozen".
Unforgiven is classic Clint. Basically they piss him off and he kills them all.
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
I knew a guy who served on the River Boats - twice he came back the only many alive.
I knew one as well. Worked out at the base with my husband and was roommate to a friend of ours. He had re-upped 5 times. He was there for the drugs.
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
Although I am a big Clint Walker fan (played "Posy"). Mainly because it was based on a true story and the chemistry of the actors was more realistic.
It wasn't just Clint that made the Dirty Dozen so great....it was Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Telly Savales too. The cast included many WWII vets.
Lee Marvin is hard to beat in Dirty Dozen. : ) But, alas, I'll give the "Devil's Brigrade" a try.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Despite the sad ending "Braveheart" was a great movie.
Similar in theme to Gladiator really.
I think I would go vice versa on that as William Wallace really did live and the story of the movie was based on real life characters and events.
I liked the final closing scene because I knew the history. The call by Robert The Brus to fight for him as they had for Wallace was at the "Battle of Bannockburn" where the Scots stood against a much superior English force. Through sheer grit and fighting spirit, with the assistance of a cavalry charge of armored Knight's Templar at the end of long hours of hand to hand fighting, carried the day. Scotland remained free for more than two centuries after the rout of the English.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
#95. To: Original_Intent, farmfriend (#89)(Edited)
For surrealism I'd go with "Apocalypse Now".
Me too.
Don't forget the Deer Hunter, I might have to put that even a hair ahead of Apocalypse now in the surrealism department.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Although "Good Morning Vietnam" was based on a true story I found the movie too chaotic to be enjoyable. It did not have tight enough control on telling the story.
I haven't seen "Saving Private Ryan" simply because the WWII Vets, of which I am aware, were hit so hard by its realism that it made me shy away.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
I haven't seen "Saving Private Ryan" simply because the WWII Vets, of which I am aware, were hit so hard by its realism that it made me shy away.
It was up there with Apollo 13.
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
I haven't seen "The Unforgiven" but yes I thought it was better than "The Dirty Dozen".
Unforgiven is classic Clint. Basically they piss him off and he kills them all.
I liked "Heartbreak Ridge" - even though the thing on Granada really wasn't a war. Every enlisted man has met an Officer like the prick in that movie. It was just satisfying to see him "get his".
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
I saw it but I don't remember it. How about Outlaw Jose Wales?
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
Don't forget the Deer Hunter, I might have to put that even a hair ahead of Apocalypse now in the surrealism department.
It ties in with FF's comment on her PBR riding friend - so many succumbed to drugs to evade the daily horrors.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
Lee Marvin is hard to beat in Dirty Dozen. : ) But, alas, I'll give the "Devil's Brigrade" a try.
Not as much gut wrenching action, but a good story. All the better because it is true. And I have to agree on Lee Marvin. I also liked him in "Donovan's Reef" with John Wayne.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
Did you see the Usual Suspects? That was one of my favorites too...great acting, great lines, great story that isn't obvious. No love story in that one. : )
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
I saw it but I don't remember it. How about Outlaw Jose Wales?
And I haven't seen that. :-)
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
Did you see the Usual Suspects? That was one of my favorites too...great acting, great lines, great story that isn't obvious. No love story in that one. : )
Alas, no I have not seen it. I have seen all of the Sherlock Holmes series with Jeremy Brett as Holmes. I did not know he was in "My Fair Lady" until I picked up the restored reissue of the movie. Which, while I generally don't care for musicals, is one of my all time favorite movies.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
Ah, if you like Sherlock Holmes, you will love the Usual Suspects.
Kevin Spacey is so good, along with Benito Del Toro. I know you will love this one. You have to think about what's going on and the ending is a complete surprise, it doesn't get much better than that duo. : )
Oh, and bonus, it has the surreal feel to it, if you don't mind that sort of violence, twisted with five crooks to try to figure out.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Another good one, if you have not seen it, is "Murder By Decree" which pits Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack The Ripper and a Masonic cabal protecting the Ripper. Christopher Plummer plays Holmes.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
I haven't seen that one.......but, it sounds intriguing.
Did you ever see the Spanish Prisoner with Steve Martin? That's a good one too. If you like dark humor, you can't hardly beat 8 Heads in a Duffle Bag with Joe Pesci.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
If I remember correctly, that is what Nancy Reagan said she was in Atlanta for.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton
He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. OsamaBinGoldstein posted on 2010-05-25 9:39:59 ET (2 images) Reply Trace
Did you ever see the Spanish Prisoner with Steve Martin? That's a good one too. If you like dark humor, you can't hardly beat 8 Heads in a Duffle Bag with Joe Pesci.
Have not seen either, but the "8 Heads in a Duffle Bag" sounds darkly humorous just from the title. I am NOT a Steve Martin fan. He has always rubbed me the wrong way, I don't find him either funny or entertaining. About the closest is the dark comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" with Michael Caine. However, I am biased in that I like Michael Caine who also did another one of my favorite movies "Educating Rita".
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
I am NOT a Steve Martin fan. He has always rubbed me the wrong way, I don't find either funny or entertaining.
He plays a serious role in the Spanish Prisoner and does a really good job. It's another one of those stories that you have to follow, then are surprised by the ending.
I did like him in The Jerk.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Thinking of another out of character comedian in a serious role - Bill Murray in the screen adaptation of Wm. Somerset Maughm's "The Razor's Edge". Simply stunning and if you have not seen it I would recommend it as a "must" see.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
I haven't seen that one either. I hated that movie Lost in Translation that he did. But, I loved Kingpin.....that one had some really funny scenes.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
I haven't seen that one either. I hated that movie Lost in Translation that he did. But, I loved Kingpin.....that one had some really funny scenes.
I think "The Razor's Edge" is probably the best work he has ever done. It is also the one he has said in interviews of which he is most proud. It truly is a GREAT Movie, and one that I think will stand the test of time.
I find it sad that the original "Saturday Night Live" crew has generally not reached those heights again. Although Jane Curtain, I don't think, cares to. She is perfectly happy on her ranch in Southern Oregon. She'll come out and do something every once in a while just to keep her hand in, but I don't think the Hollywood life is her "cup of tea". Good for her.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
OUTiA is in the mix and the Godfather. Al Paccino was great in that.
Yeah he was.
He had that "dead fish eyes, you are a walking dead man" look down perfectly. I've actually seen a man like that. The real thing is a little spooky.
But Godfather 3 should have been thrown in the trash. That was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I don't blame Pacino for that. They just didn't know to stop while they were ahead.
Did you see 8 Heads in a Duffle Bag?
Never heard of it. But if I catch it at the video store I'll get it.
What? Are you saying that there's no such thing as an endless magazine? : )
Recoil is another thing they forget about. LOL! You'd think they could at least fake it. It's what they are paid to do, after all.
I guess I'm being too picky. I actually noticed it when they used T38s (US trainers) in Top Gun (another silly movie) as the ones flown by the Bad Guys, and other shortcuts they use.
#115. To: PSUSA, abraxas, Original_Intent (#114)(Edited)
Recoil is another thing they forget about. LOL! You'd think they could at least fake it. It's what they are paid to do, after all.
They used recoil in Men in Black. The chirping cricket or noisy cricket has quite a kick.
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
How could I have forgotten Space Cowboys, with some of our favs of all time?
How was your sacrifice BBQ?
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
So, tell my why men voluntarily watch crap like Rambo, Independence Day and Die Hard..........uuuhhhhgggg. : ) Where's the plot?
Men relate to the Spec Ops Community, where the prevailing philosophy is, "There are very few human problems that can't be solved with a sufficient charge of high explosives".
IF wimmen ruled the world they wouldn't make bombs that killed anybody. They'd just drop bombs that make you feel real bad for a while....
IF wimmen ruled the world they wouldn't make bombs that killed anybody. They'd just drop bombs that make you feel real bad for a while....
lol.....my mom sent me packing on so many guilt trips that she wore that one out for me. : )
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy