What are you watching & why? (splain)

I only made the comment because some overly sensitive “mod” got his/her/they/their panties bunched up over a benign comment.

Was just poking a little good natured fun to call out the absurdity. 🤔😂🤔
 
Speaking of Sicily, real Sicilians and some of their history: I recently made a strong recommendation to watch The Leopard (il gattopardo) mini series on Netflix. Having not been steeped in the history and culture of the island and region, I found this period drama series captivating and leaving me swooning. However little did I know that it also caused an uproar among those who had read the novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa (considered a national treasure) on which this adaptation was based on as did the 1963 movie of similar title (Il Gattopardo) staring Burt Lancaster nonetheless, as the Prince of Salina! The purists claim that the mini series took many liberties and deviations and basically mucked up the essence of the story in a cheap way, to which I disagree but I did not read the book either!

In conclusion, no matter which way you dice it and slice it, the finished product is going to offend some folks in certain layer of the society buy such is art and entertainment. I personally feel richer in knowledge and entertainment value, albeit over dramatized and sensationalized, as opposed to having been totally ignorant to it all ever existing. The purists sometimes have to consider this perspective if they do not personally have the wherewithal themselves to bring these books, stories and perspectives to the screen for the otherwise somewhat ignorant masses like me.
 
scottshelli97 said:
I only made the comment because some overly sensitive “mod” got his/her/they/their panties bunched up over a benign comment.

Was just poking a little good natured fun to call out the absurdity. 🤔😂🤔
Click to expand...
Your comment last night about "trannies" was and still is inappropriate, and so is your comment here.

(And it was reported to the staff by other members who found it offensive, which is how we learned of it, FWIW.)
 
The True North said:
Biathlon is awesome, and doesn't get nearly enough attention. Just about the only winter olympics event I care about.
Click to expand...

Agreed - it's one of the most impressive Olympic sports, imo. Unfortunately, the difficulty of it doesn't really translate to viewing on tv. But if you've ever nordic skied at a brisk pace in hilly terrain, and tried to be precise with a rifle when your hear rate is pounding, you have some idea. Except now combine those two things and magnify it by 1,000.
 

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)​

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" is a 1939 American political comedy-drama directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Claude Rains, about a naive young senator who fights corruption in Washington and wins a historic Senate filibuster.

Overview and Significance​

Released on October 17, 1939, the film was based on Lewis R. Foster’s unpublished story The Gentleman from Montana and loosely inspired by the real-life Teapot Dome scandal involving Montana Senator Burton K. Wheeler Wikipedia. It was controversial at the time, with some politicians accusing it of bringing Washington into disrepute, but it became a major box-office hit and a cultural touchstone Wikipedia+1.

The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (James Stewart), and won Best Original Story Wikipedia+1. It was later selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance Wikipedia.

Plot Summary​

In the late 1930s, Jefferson “Happy” Hopper, the governor of an unnamed western state, appoints Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) to the U.S. Senate after the death of Senator Sam Foley. Smith, a head of the Boy Rangers, is chosen partly for his naivety, which is expected to make him easy to manipulate Wikipedia.

Under the guidance of the respected but corrupt Senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains), Smith becomes involved in a land deal that benefits political boss Jim Taylor. When Smith proposes a national youth camp on the site of the deal, he is met with resistance from both Paine and Taylor. Disillusioned, Smith nearly leaves Washington but is persuaded by his secretary, Susan (Jean Arthur), to challenge the system.

In a climactic scene, Smith delivers a marathon filibuster to expose the corruption, ultimately winning the day Britannica+1. The film’s realistic recreation of the Senate chamber and its portrayal of legislative procedures made it an educational and inspiring portrayal of American democracy Greatest Films.

Legacy​

The film is celebrated for its idealism, its depiction of political corruption, and its celebration of the rule of law. It remains one of the most iconic political films in American cinema, often studied for its themes of integrity, public service, and the power of democratic institutions

1771054988017.png
 
My girlfriend put on the corniest shit and thinks she’s funny. Almost certain it’s 50 shades of gray. Little does she know I’m looking at trucks on marketplace. She’s in the loft and can’t see me.

Exit: she thinks the movie is ridiculous and wanted to catch my reaction. It’s cringe and apparently that was just the first one.
 
Last edited:
Synov said:
You might enjoy this channel, he uses only material he finds in the wild, no outside tools or technology at all:

Click to expand...

Yes, indeed that's a great channel! Once upon a time I watched all his videos (with subtitles enabled) but stopped when the channel hit a lull. I ought to catch up where I left off.

I'm still unclear on how one creates steel from bloomers iron, I'll have to keep digging.
 
An indie film last night called "Blue Ruin". Can't remember if someone mentioned it here or I read a review of it somewhere else.

It's a "revenge" film involving two families in current day Appalachia.

Worth a watch if you like the genre. Well acted and directed, and only an hour and a half.

It's not the sort of film I watch regularly, but it was quite well done, and the scenes are pretty realistic...(you'll see what I mean, I don't want to spoil anything.) Watched it for free on Tubi. I think it may also be on Pluto, but I usually prefer Tubi.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top