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Atomic Blonde. Has anyone seen this yet? Costs 34.00 for two with popcorn and soda, don't want to go if it sucks.
just a scout
08-05-17, 15:56
Heard it's good. The 10 days leading up to the fall of the Wall.
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RioGrandeGreen
08-06-17, 01:01
Good movie, good fight scenes and 80's music soundtrack. Charlize naked in a lesbian scene.
Where is FireFly been? Figure he's got the low down on this type of thing...
Moose-Knuckle
08-06-17, 05:07
This one is on our rental list when it comes out on disc.
Where is FireFly been? Figure he's got the low down on this type of thing...
Firefly lives someplace else now. He was part of the exodus spurred by the 'all Nazis weren't bad' thread and Brother Benito.
I went and saw Atomic Blonde. It was good, the only thing I didn't care for was Charlize's incessent smoking, I thought I was watching a John Travolta movie.
Good movie, good fight scenes and 80's music soundtrack. Charlize naked in a lesbian scene.
Yep - totally agree. Her constant smoking was a turnoff for my fantasizing, though.
geezer john
FromMyColdDeadHand
08-06-17, 15:23
Good movie, good fight scenes and 80's music soundtrack. Charlize naked in a lesbian scene.
Crap. That is a lot of awesome in one post. Pretty much any of those alone is enough
I went and saw Atomic Blonde. It was good, the only thing I didn't care for was Charlize's incessent smoking, I thought I was watching a John Travolta movie.
So Charlize's incessant smoking is what you didn't care for.........did you not care for her soft-core porn lesbo scene or was it the smoking? Maybe both? I'll be practicing my Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic silent gospel over here now.
Firefly lives someplace else now. He was part of the exodus spurred by the 'all Nazis weren't bad' thread and Brother Benito.
Really wish he would have read that thread a little closer. But back on topic I think this one is a rental.
Averageman
08-06-17, 18:23
I enjoyed the movie, the twists and turns were good, the fight scenes were perhaps a bit more realistic than J.W."I".
The lesbian scenes weren't particularly arousing, but it did go well with the particular plot and character development.
The smoking, was just a bit distracting. I found out pretty quickly as a young soldier that smoking will steal your cardio endurance pretty quickly, watching everyone smoke incessantly and then be able to fight full out for five straight minutes was weird.
I will give it three and a half out of five. Yes I will watch it again to catch a few details I missed the first time.
BTW if you've never been with a woman that chain smokes like that, that first kiss in the morning is like licking an ashtray.
So Charlize's incessant smoking is what you didn't care for.........did you not care for her soft-core porn lesbo scene or was it the smoking? Maybe both? I'll be practicing my Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic silent gospel over here now.
ETA: 'Ahh, I've been gored' :)
Actually, the soft-core porn lesbo scene was less offensive because it wasn't repeated over and over. I did lean over in the leather theatre chair and whisper to my wife 'Really? Is this needed?' She is well aware that I thought Top Gun, while generally lame, was completely ruined by the sex scene.
In terms of the Gospel, I would be more concerned about the violence culminating in unneeded death.
Wife rated it 3 rotten splats, I rated it 3 juicy tomatoes.
We are going to hit Dunkirk on Monday afternoon. Last movie of the summer, she starts work again Tuesday.
Smoking, fighting and lesbo scenes? I'm in!!!!
:D
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RioGrandeGreen
08-06-17, 21:59
Oh yeah, I felt the need to drink Stoli vodka after watching Charlize drink it like water.
The smoking didn't bother me, everybody did it in Germany in the 80's. I had a German girlfriend that rolled her own cigarettes with one hand nonetheless. I kissed her once after she took a drag, It tasted like an ashtray! I don't smoke. After that I made sure she took a swig of beer to wash it away. The only reason I dated her was her Vajayjay was like a vise grip.;)
ETA: 'Ahh, I've been gored' :)
Actually, the soft-core porn lesbo scene was less offensive because it wasn't repeated over and over. I did lean over in the leather theatre chair and whisper to my wife 'Really? Is this needed?' She is well aware that I thought Top Gun, while generally lame, was completely ruined by the sex scene.
In terms of the Gospel, I would be more concerned about the violence culminating in unneeded death.
Wife rated it 3 rotten splats, I rated it 3 juicy tomatoes.
We are going to hit Dunkirk on Monday afternoon. Last movie of the summer, she starts work again Tuesday.
Yeah, we would be in disagreement on what is worst......cigarette smoking or lesbianism........one gets you hell, the other doesn't. I must say the sodomites and sodomite sympathizers are becoming more consistent. THEY JUST HAVE TO interject this filth into pretty much every presentation now. Whoops, I must be silent now.
Oh yeah, I felt the need to drink Stoli vodka after watching Charlize drink it like water.
The smoking didn't bother me, everybody did it in Germany in the 80's. I had a German girlfriend that rolled her own cigarettes with one hand nonetheless. I kissed her once after she took a drag, It tasted like an ashtray! I don't smoke. After that I made sure she took a swig of beer to wash it away. The only reason I dated her was her Vajayjay was like a vise grip.;)
Wow, that's so darn wonderful!!!
Yeah, we would be in disagreement on what is worst......cigarette smoking or lesbianism........one gets you hell, the other doesn't.
I must say the sodomites and sodomite sympathizers are becoming more consistent. THEY JUST HAVE TO interject this filth into pretty much every presentation now. Whoops, I must be silent now.
Well, you seem to want to make an issue of this. I did not appreciate the scenes. I thought they had nothing to do with advancing the plot.
For some reason porn has never appealed to me. I guess I kind of regard those who do enjoy it in the same manner as I viewed the kid nobody liked, who always watched through the window and told on the other kids when they did something wrong, a person who was sleazy and unbecoming.
I do recall that at every Promise Keepers conference I attended there was always a presentation aimed at getting Christian men to quit watching porn. To me, that served as a reminder that we are ALL fallen sinners saved by Grace.
Since you kind of glossed over this statement In terms of the Gospel, I would be more concerned about the violence culminating in unneeded death I have to ask, which is the more severe sin, lesbianism, or homicide?
Yeah, we would be in disagreement on what is worst......cigarette smoking or lesbianism........one gets you hell, the other doesn't. I must say the sodomites and sodomite sympathizers are becoming more consistent. THEY JUST HAVE TO interject this filth into pretty much every presentation now. Whoops, I must be silent now.
I'm not going to suggest it isn't more pervasive today, but it's not exactly a new thing.
Might want to check out a few "pre code" films starting with "Sign of the Cross" 1932.
FromMyColdDeadHand
08-07-17, 03:05
Oh yeah, I felt the need to drink Stoli vodka after watching Charlize drink it like water.
The smoking didn't bother me, everybody did it in Germany in the 80's. I had a German girlfriend that rolled her own cigarettes with one hand nonetheless. I kissed her once after she took a drag, It tasted like an ashtray! I don't smoke. After that I made sure she took a swig of beer to wash it away. The only reason I dated her was her Vajayjay was like a vise grip.;)
Was she an East German Olympic swimmer?
Moose-Knuckle
08-07-17, 05:36
Smoking, fighting and lesbo scenes? I'm in!!!!
:D
No shit, three of my many . . . many fetishes all in one film.
All of the smoking was a real turn off. I don't care how hot you are if you light up I'm done! That's my only over the top pet peeve. Overall the movie was pretty good though.
Well, you seem to want to make an issue of this. I did not appreciate the scenes. I thought they had nothing to do with advancing the plot.
For some reason porn has never appealed to me. I guess I kind of regard those who do enjoy it in the same manner as I viewed the kid nobody liked, who always watched through the window and told on the other kids when they did something wrong, a person who was sleazy and unbecoming.
I do recall that at every Promise Keepers conference I attended there was always a presentation aimed at getting Christian men to quit watching porn. To me, that served as a reminder that we are ALL fallen sinners saved by Grace.
Since you kind of glossed over this statement In terms of the Gospel, I would be more concerned about the violence culminating in unneeded death I have to ask, which is the more severe sin, lesbianism, or homicide?
To answer your question, actual murder is worse than lesbianism. But no real murders took place, but real lesbianism did take place now didn't it. The issue isn't that this piece of crap movie portrays naughty things, but you as a supposed "Christian" find smoking more of a problem than lesbianism.
I'm not going to suggest it isn't more pervasive today, but it's not exactly a new thing.
Might want to check out a few "pre code" films starting with "Sign of the Cross" 1932.
I'm vaguely aware that movies from the 20's and 30's had quite a bit of sexuality, but now days this sort of thing is interjected more and more and more. There's a agenda to normalize this stuff, and that's really a shame for a guy who thinks like me. Evidently, for the rest of you the more the better.
CrazyFingers
08-07-17, 09:55
I think she also wore a wool/linen blend, had a tattoo, and touched a lizard. :nono:
I think she also wore a wool/linen blend, had a tattoo, and touched a lizard. :nono:
Is this some sort of vague reference to alleged biblical prohibitions?
Thought it was ok. Not worth the theater $$. It's hard to believe I'm saying that given the Charlize Theron nudity, lesbian scene and fight scenes. Seems to describe some kind of trifecta for sure, but it just wasnt put together well IMO. The story line had huge potential, but the action and sex seemed to detract from it instead of help. No idea about the book or graphic novel, so it may be very true to those.
To answer your question, actual murder is worse than lesbianism. But no real murders took place, but real lesbianism did take place now didn't it. The issue isn't that this piece of crap movie portrays naughty things, but you as a supposed "Christian" find smoking more of a problem than lesbianism.
Lesbianism is not a problem for me, it is a problem for the participants and God.
If you actually read with comprehension of context, I never intimated that smoking was less or more of a problem than lesbianism, that was your twist.
We are all fallen sinners, "Supposed Christians" such as me, and "Sanctimonious Christians" such as yourself.
The Pharisees delighted in pointing out the transgressions of the Mosaic Law by other Jews, and their obedience of those laws, how were they perceived by the Savior?
I believe you are sincere, but IMO your approach drives more folks away from Christ than it draws closer to Christ.
Averageman
08-07-17, 11:46
Thought it was ok. Not worth the theater $$. It's hard to believe I'm saying that given the Charlize Theron nudity, lesbian scene and fight scenes. Seems to describe some kind of trifecta for sure, but it just wasnt put together well IMO. The story line had huge potential, but the action and sex seemed to detract from it instead of help. No idea about the book or graphic novel, so it may be very true to those.
You are right about this. The story was worthy and had a lot of potential to be a classic spy thriller. Unfortunately, the story took a back seat to action of one sort or another.
The whole idea of the identities of multiple double agents being exposed when the wall came down was true. More than a few of the folks working both sides were exposed.
Lesbianism is not a problem for me, it is a problem for the participants and God.
If you actually read with comprehension of context, I never intimated that smoking was less or more of a problem than lesbianism, that was your twist.
We are all fallen sinners, "Supposed Christians" such as me, and "Sanctimonious Christians" such as yourself.
The Pharisees delighted in pointing out the transgressions of the Mosaic Law by other Jews, and their obedience of those laws, how were they perceived by the Savior?
I believe you are sincere, but IMO your approach drives more folks away from Christ than it draws closer to Christ.
Heard it all before. OOOOOOOOOOO you're a Pharisee. Usually spoken by people who have been caught up in a sin and it's become public. Quick, shoot that messenger before he can help me. I actually asked you IF the lesbianism did bother you, I made no accusation. I hate to be the one to point this out to you, but the Lord accused a few people, not just the Pharisees of sin.......like His own disciples, multiple times. The sad thing about this conversation with you is that it reveals a lot about how you view sin.....lesbianism may bother God....but not you. IF it bothers God, shouldn't it bother His children, in fact the bible teaches we should hate sin, in ourselves and in others. As for driving people away. yep the truth can do that......how many did Jesus drive away with the truth, answer...more than a few, but then again a man who has been crushed by his sin, that man just might hear and believe. You have no idea who has been driven away or who has been attracted now do ya'. Wake up man, before the world, the flesh and the devil crushes you.
Ask yourself 26 Inf, are the unbelievers on this board lining up behind you or me?
I'm vaguely aware that movies from the 20's and 30's had quite a bit of sexuality, but now days this sort of thing is interjected more and more and more. There's a agenda to normalize this stuff, and that's really a shame for a guy who thinks like me. Evidently, for the rest of you the more the better.
Normal varies from culture to culture and time and place. Very Christian cultures once tolerated things far worse than two girls kissing.
When I watch Spartacus I don't want to see male homosexuality, but I understand it is historically accurate. I hate when some HBO or Cinemax series that I'm liking feels compelled to have homosexual themes because as a heterosexual I just cringe when I see it. But I have the choice to stop watching the show if it becomes too objectionable.
Homosexuality has been with us since the beginning of time. I don't believe it is a choice because I know I'm incapable of ever being attracted to a male the same way I am to females. I think that sexuality is pretty hard wired and some people just have their wires crossed for whatever reason.
On a personal level, so long as it's consenting adults, I honestly couldn't care less. I have a leave me alone and I'll leave you alone philosophy, and if they are doing the "leave me alone" part I will extend them the same courtesy.
Ask yourself 26 Inf, are the unbelievers on this board lining up behind you or me?
Actually, I think most would just as soon we both went away.
Averageman
08-07-17, 19:14
As someone who was there then, Berlin Germany might have been the most hedonistic, morally bankrupt, anything goes place I have ever been. I have been to some complete morale sinkholes in 38 years with the Military and 21 years of active duty.
Berlin was like going to the Blue Burro in Juarez and yawning and asking when the pervert adults came in to play.
I cannot advocate the sin depicted in the movie, however I can assure you that if you see the movie, that was the PG version of Berlin. The absolute first three cases of HIV I had heard of and it was long before it was called AIDS or HIV came from Berlin.
The totality of what was lost in the story was because the debauchery was allowed to over ride the intellectual aspect of the stories potential. This was International Spy -vs- Spy and on a grand level, but it was allowed to turn in to a T&A movie.
the thing is does it ad to the story or make something happen (plot change) that would not have etc.
or was it purely put in as a show piece ?
have not seen it and no desire until its free :)
sadly movies like this when actors like this get involved its often political idiocy more than ever put into it for the sake of the agenda which is again why most movies are not what they are
Actually, I think most would just as soon we both went away.
Actually, I think the vast majority of this forum can disagree with you just fine without holding any negative opinions of you personally.
I even suspect TomMC is probably an ok guy if you actually knew him in person, but the only time I really interact with him is when he brings some religious fundamentalism to a topic and sometimes that gets tiresome. But I also suspect he probably feels the same way about me when it comes to opinions so that is kind of a wash.
I've only actually disliked the online opinions of a handful of people and they all seem to be perm banned currently. We should also probably consider that most people are only sharing their thoughts on a given subject and it isn't always a hardcore belief combined with serious advocacy. I can be pretty objective sometimes, especially when it comes to topics where I don't have very strong opinions at all, and sometimes people see that as advocating a specific POV strongly. It's made even worse online by lack of inflection and tone.
Beyond personal freedoms and making sure the bills are paid, there are few things I feel strongly about. General politics and religious beliefs rank pretty low on my "give a shit o meter."
That is a good perspective - especially about the inflection.
Sanctimony is a huge turnoff for me. It doesn't bother me when someone neg reps a movie or something else because of their beliefs. It doesn't bother me when they quote the bible or otherwise pass along their beliefs. It doesn't even bother me if you judge me, but it does make me think less of you! ;)
RioGrandeGreen
08-07-17, 22:59
Was she an East German Olympic swimmer?
Naw, just a German girl looking for a ticket to the land of the big PX
Moose-Knuckle
08-08-17, 02:50
I think she also wore a wool/linen blend, had a tattoo, and touched a lizard. :nono:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpMjakNhZTc
Actually, I think most would just as soon we both went away.
I may be wrong on this, but I doubt they're wanting you to go away, but when I see others specifically mocking me, whether directly or not, like on this thread, I get the distinct impression that they would rather I go. That or they just consider me comic relief. Whatever the case, I don't do what I do to be accepted by men.
FromMyColdDeadHand
08-08-17, 17:47
Soundtrack is awesome. Rocking out listening to it at 35,000 feet over Texas in my comfy upgrade seat taking a break from emails. Kind of funny to think of all that transpired from when those songs came out to now.
I may be wrong on this, but I doubt they're wanting you to go away, but when I see others specifically mocking me, whether directly or not, like on this thread, I get the distinct impression that they would rather I go. That or they just consider me comic relief. Whatever the case, I don't do what I do to be accepted by men.
From what I've seen at some point everybody gets mocked on the forum. Most of the guys that I argue with are guys that I fully intend to get in touch with for lunch if I'm ever in their area.
Good movie, good fight scenes and 80's music soundtrack. Charlize naked in a lesbian scene.
Do you actually see anything, though? Or is it just cleaver edits and angles to keep things hidden?
Good movie, good fight scenes and 80's music soundtrack. Charlize naked in a lesbian scene.If there was ever someone who could benefit from a little silicone, it would be her. 10/10 for the face, eyes, legs, and abs, might as well get the whole thing right instead of dropping the ball on the shirt contents.
funny thing about ribbing each other :)
I am not into sports but many people bash each other over sports and who is best and seem to get quite hot headed about it :) hahahahah
Yeah, we would be in disagreement on what is worst......cigarette smoking or lesbianism........one gets you hell, the other doesn't. Not to nitpick, but just being born a human having sin in you from day one gets you hell. Sin being a state of separation from God by inherent impurity and thus separation from a state of righteousness is a condition in and of itself being the problem. Now of course granted that individual acts of sin are themselves deserving of condemnation BUT, VERY IMPORTANT TO CLARIFY, that's basically like having terminal cancer while also being on the Hindenberg when it blew up. No amount of not smoking or not being a lesbian improves the status of unsaved versus saved. We cannot win God's favor by playing goody goody games.
RioGrandeGreen
08-08-17, 22:43
Do you actually see anything, though? Or is it just cleaver edits and angles to keep things hidden?
Not really, everything is left for the imagination which is the beauty of it.
We can fantasize about a sexy, kickass spy/Charlize. Respect for her winning the Oscar for Monster. For me its escapism from regular day to day life. It was date night for my wife and I nothing else. Lighten up guys it's a movie. Much needed relief from a stressful life. Take it for what it is.
Even though, I suspect Charlize let her self be "seduced" by the french spy only for operational info for the mission. Also the way she was drinking Stoli Vodka suggests she was stationed in Russia. Which is probably a precursor to this mission. Food for thought.
Do you actually see anything, though? Or is it just cleaver edits and angles to keep things hidden?
You see whatever an R rating allows. It's not hard core porn or even skinemax after hours.
People were curious what I thought of this film.
Here's your chance......I loved it. It was a little niche movie that was most interesting and appealing. The "twist" was a bit cliche but not in a dissatisfying way. It made me smirk.
I loved all the 80s hits. I loved how they tracked down all the 80s props.
The chainsmoking didnt bother me because I am "guilty" of it and it set up the character. I loved all the action and it was far less video gamey than JW2. John Wick should have been a stand alone film.
The lesbianism wasnt a problem nor explicit.
And the french girl was really, really fine.
Aside from the 80s music and CZ-75 murder....it hat Walter Sobchak in it.
So I will get it on disc
ramairthree
08-24-17, 13:11
Yeah, I don't get the angst people have over smoking in shows and movies about other eras.
Around 1950 I think half of Americans smoked.
In the early 80s, let alone other countries, I am guessing it was still a good 4 out of ten or so.
And pretty much anyplace that was not an industrial hazard was good to go.
Into the mid 90s I recall ashtrays in doctors offices, smoking sections in college cafeterias, with all restaurants in my current state not becoming non smoking until five or ten years ago. I think we are down to about 20% smokers in America. Well, at least full time smokers. I'm sure the amount of people out drinking and smoking on Saturday night is a little higher than the amount of people that drink and smoke everyday.
A lot of times I watch older movies as I enjoy them for, well many things, most notably lots of cars of the mid 60s to mid 70s.
When I see modern movies made in a setting of those past times,
Not wearing seat belts, no having biking helmets, hockey without everyone wearing a helmet, and yes, smoking,
Are things I see as authentic things going on.
Now, I would find it odd if the lead character in a 2017 movie about a 2017 event smoked a ton, but if I saw a movie about the 1980s with little or no smoking I would consider it Bowdlerized.
If I watched a movie taking place in 1970 hoping to see a lot of cool cars,
And then everyone was wearing their seat belt (hell, used to be when someone back then clicked their seat belt you it was about to get game on!), referred to the homesexual gang leader bad guy as a "person of color with an alternative life style", never had to use a road map, did not make a few trips to a payphone, put on a helmet for the motorcycle scene, and nobody was smoking all over the place, I would think it sucked.
Yeah, I don't get the angst people have over smoking in shows and movies about other eras.
Around 1950 I think half of Americans smoked.
My angst is that I never have much cared for smokers and smoking. It is one of the more stupid things that the mindless members of our society partake of.
FromMyColdDeadHand
08-24-17, 14:44
Smoking on planes. I don't think kids today would believe you.
Smoking got less popular and lesbianism got more popular. Ah, progress.
ramairthree
08-24-17, 14:55
My angst is that I never have much cared for smokers and smoking. It is one of the more stupid things that the mindless members of our society partake of.
That's not the point I was making and I don't disagree.
But bitching about smoking in an era where everyone walked around smoking would be like bitching about the stupid wigs in a movie about the founding fathers.
ramairthree
08-24-17, 15:00
That's not the point I was making and I don't disagree.
But bitching about smoking in an era where everyone walked around smoking would be like bitching about the stupid wigs in a movie about the founding fathers.
Can't remember for sure, 2000 or so in Argentina and maybe later overseas is last I remember it.
I'm a curmudgeon I guess.
I'd be happy going back to an 80s level of people walking around smoking everywhere and no smartphones, etc. Vs. virtuous parents getting their kids sex change operations, having sex with a woman that had a drink being rape, and off the charts welfare and SSDI payouts.
That's not the point I was making and I don't disagree.
But bitching about smoking in an era where everyone walked around smoking would be like bitching about the stupid wigs in a movie about the founding fathers.
It's funny but when I watch movies from the 1940s where all the glamorous people are smoking at a lavish party, all I can think is how much the room must stink like shit.
I'd be happy going back to an 80s level of people walking around smoking everywhere and no smartphones, etc. Vs. virtuous parents getting their kids sex change operations, having sex with a woman that had a drink being rape, and off the charts welfare and SSDI payouts.
There was a lot of welfare and food stamps back in the 80s. Not sure if it is more or less per capita, I suspect it's about the same.
We had the same illegals problem and that led to Reagan trying the first amnesty solution which clearly didn't fix anything. Date rape was a thing even then, again not sure if it is more or less today.
Smartphones are good and bad. Helps in an emergency, makes traffic a nightmarish experience, but no more than heroin addicted drivers on the road.
There is something, I don't know, honest or unfiltered about seeing John Payne smoke one in bed while talking to Santa in Miracle on 34th Street or Rod Serling burn one in every episode of The Twilight Zone. And I do not smoke and cannot stand the smell.
That's not the point I was making and I don't disagree.
But bitching about smoking in an era where everyone walked around smoking would be like bitching about the stupid wigs in a movie about the founding fathers.
Ahh, but I did, from the mid 60's on. ghgh: 'You stupid ****ers.'
This was me 1972, MCRD -
Me - 'Sir the private requests permission to speak to the drill instructor sir.'
DI - (after gratuitous bend and thrusts administered) 'Speak'
Me - 'Sir, the Private thinks it's bullshit that after every meal the privates that smoke get to smoke a cigarette, and the privates who don't smoke, have to stand by.'
DI - 'Oh, you think.' (more gratuitous bends and thrusts administered)
Next day the DI had the house mouse start passing out a packet of chiclets (from C-Rats) to every two non-smokers and we had chewing formation while the smokers had their smoking formation.
FromMyColdDeadHand
08-24-17, 23:11
Just got back from watching the movie. Solid work. The soundtrack for sales doesn't seem to have half the songs in the movie. Great tunes.
The fight scene after the umbrellas, is that one shot, as in one continuous shot? I know with CGI that even what looks like a continuous shot doesn't actually mean it was shot in one take. She takes a lickin' and keeps on ticken and I'm not just talking about the scene with the French agent. Good fight scenes, good gun scenes. Want that black Porsche 911. The funny thing to me, being from that time period, is how out of sync the songs are. The movie takes place in 89 but most of the songs are from the early 80s. Just an observation.
Good stuff. Better balance of style and violence and reality than either of the John Wick movies.
I give it four out of five:
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Why nitpick?
James Bond smoked, drank, had unprotected sex, and a lot of his double entendres with Moneypenny would get him sent to MI6's HR division. He would get articles of counsel and go from 007 to answering the phones.
Just because it is 1989 doesnt mean it requires all the hits of 1989.
It is 2017. I listened, just today, to music from the 80s, 90s, and now.
If I lived in some Truman Show universe; some nitpicky guy would say "Aw COME ON! It is 2017. What is he doing listening to Nirvana?"
It is fantasy. I was entertained.
It felt like a more fun episode of The Americans.
Moose-Knuckle
08-25-17, 04:47
Yeah, I don't get the angst people have over smoking in shows and movies about other eras.
Around 1950 I think half of Americans smoked.
In the early 80s, let alone other countries, I am guessing it was still a good 4 out of ten or so.
And pretty much anyplace that was not an industrial hazard was good to go.
Into the mid 90s I recall ashtrays in doctors offices, smoking sections in college cafeterias, with all restaurants in my current state not becoming non smoking until five or ten years ago. I think we are down to about 20% smokers in America. Well, at least full time smokers. I'm sure the amount of people out drinking and smoking on Saturday night is a little higher than the amount of people that drink and smoke everyday.
A lot of times I watch older movies as I enjoy them for, well many things, most notably lots of cars of the mid 60s to mid 70s.
When I see modern movies made in a setting of those past times,
Not wearing seat belts, no having biking helmets, hockey without everyone wearing a helmet, and yes, smoking,
Are things I see as authentic things going on.
Now, I would find it odd if the lead character in a 2017 movie about a 2017 event smoked a ton, but if I saw a movie about the 1980s with little or no smoking I would consider it Bowdlerized.
If I watched a movie taking place in 1970 hoping to see a lot of cool cars,
And then everyone was wearing their seat belt (hell, used to be when someone back then clicked their seat belt you it was about to get game on!), referred to the homesexual gang leader bad guy as a "person of color with an alternative life style", never had to use a road map, did not make a few trips to a payphone, put on a helmet for the motorcycle scene, and nobody was smoking all over the place, I would think it sucked.
When my wife and I saw Monuments Men, it had the obligatory MPAA warning along with it's rating before the film began. The PG-13 rating was accompanied by the warning “some images of war violence and historical smoking". We both looked at each and other and said at the same time WTF is historical smoking? I weep for the future . . .
I like watching older films from different eras as they are like time capsules for me. All I have to do is watch Spielberg's Poltergeist or E.T. to see the world I grew up in, he captured the everyday life of the ordinary American family beautifully.
I love films from the 60's and 70's like Bullitt, Dirty Harry, the Seven-Ups, ect. due to how the gritty dirty cities were captured with the cars back when cars were really cars.
When my wife and I saw Monuments Men, it had the obligatory MPAA warning along with it's rating before the film began. The PG-13 rating was accompanied by the warning “some images of war violence and historical smoking". We both looked at each and other and said at the same time WTF is historical smoking? I weep for the future . . .
I like watching older films from different eras as they are like time capsules for me. All I have to do is watch Spielberg's Poltergeist or E.T. to see the world I grew up in, he captured the everyday life of the ordinary American family beautifully.
I love films from the 60's and 70's like Bullitt, Dirty Harry, the Seven-Ups, ect. due to how the gritty dirty cities were captured with the cars back when cars were really cars.
Unless it's the remastered version of E.T. where they digitally replaced the guns with radios.
But yeah, I love watching films from less PC eras. My favorite is "Salute to the Marines" (1943) with Wallace Berry.
Moose-Knuckle
08-26-17, 04:20
Unless it's the remastered version of E.T. where they digitally replaced the guns with radios.
But yeah, I love watching films from less PC eras. My favorite is "Salute to the Marines" (1943) with Wallace Berry.
Yeah I can't watch the PC reedited version of E.T., wished I could find the original Star Wars trilogy on disc but to my knowledge it has never been released.
Yeah I can't watch the PC reedited version of E.T., wished I could find the original Star Wars trilogy on disc but to my knowledge it has never been released.
It exists, I have it.
Moose-Knuckle
08-27-17, 04:22
It exists, I have it.
Oh snap! (scurries off to timesforgottendvd.com)
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