OT: Let's talk about movies and TV - Part XXII

[Runner77]

I'm actually at the point where i firmly believe they'll come out in a week or two to postpone it, again.

I'm hoping they're reconsider and tack on another 5 seasons.

 

[Kriss E]

Anybody saw the MJ documentaries?
I think it's a bit a weird to have made these...the man was acquitted, there is no actual proof of anything, and he's dead so he cant even dispute their testimonies.
If I'm not mistaken, the victims who made this movie were witnesses that helped acquit MJ before...
This is so bizarre. I wasnt going to watch them because of this, it looks like it'll be very biased and speculative, but with radios banning MJ music from being played...I think I'll give it a watch.

 

[overlords]

Anybody saw the MJ documentaries?
I think it's a bit a weird to have made these...the man was acquitted, there is no actual proof of anything, and he's dead so he cant even dispute their testimonies.
If I'm not mistaken, the victims who made this movie were witnesses that helped acquit MJ before...
This is so bizarre. I wasnt going to watch them because of this, it looks like it'll be very biased and speculative, but with radios banning MJ music from being played...I think I'll give it a watch.

I was a big fan of the HBO documentary series on the west memphis three until I learned how biased it was. MJ may be something or he might not, but he's dead and there's tons of predators in the hollywood/music scene right now that no one seems to care about.

I'll probably end up watching it for the same reasons I pay attention to CNN, FOX, washington post etc: just to feel which way the wind is blowing.

 

[Kriss E]

I was a big fan of the HBO documentary series on the west memphis three until I learned how biased it was. MJ may be something or he might not, but he's dead and there's tons of predators in the hollywood/music scene right now that no one seems to care about.

I'll probably end up watching it for the same reasons I pay attention to CNN, FOX, washington post etc: just to feel which way the wind is blowing.

I think there's a big problem right now where people just believe whatever.
Same with the ''What The Health'' movie. They had some good points in there but it was such a biased flick. I had some friends telling me over dinner how they're going vegans and how terrible meat is (as they're chewing a nice cut of steak), and they would just repeat what they saw in the movie.
They never bothered to do any research on their own....you hear it on TV therefore..it's gotta be true.

These MJ flicks seem to be similar, but I'll still watch them.

 

[ottawa]

This is the end: ★★★

Hilarious cast, loved the movie and all the appearances...some parts were stupid, but what can you expect from a movie with these guys. Debated between giving it an extra 1/2

 

[Redux91]

This is the end: ★★★

Hilarious cast, loved the movie and all the appearances...some parts were stupid, but what can you expect from a movie with these guys. Debated between giving it an extra 1/2

Two Words.

Danny. McBride.

 

[Mrb1p]

Haven't watched the MJ movies but its not impossible that these people were swayed by powerful people in their testimony when MJ was still alive... MJ seemed like a sick dude, I wouldnt be surprised all of this happened.

 

[ottawa]

Here comes the boom: ★★

Untalented fat guy goes into the octagon to fight a professional MMA fighter and wins...predictable.

 

[habdynasty]

Haven't watched the MJ movies but its not impossible that these people were swayed by powerful people in their testimony when MJ was still alive... MJ seemed like a sick dude, I wouldnt be surprised all of this happened.

His money a fame bought him children to molest. Thank god he is dead.

 

[ottawa]

Dirty Grandpa: ★★

God damn, what has Al Pacino come to. Audry Plaza and Zoey Dutch though...damn

 

[peate]

If you like documentaries, there's an outstanding one by the BBC: London 2000 years of history.

 

[Kriss E]

Haven't watched the MJ movies but its not impossible that these people were swayed by powerful people in their testimony when MJ was still alive... MJ seemed like a sick dude, I wouldnt be surprised all of this happened.

Ya..possible..also possible they wanted money.
MJ was mentally ill imo. His entourage once rented out a department store and hired actors to pretend to be shopping, so MJ could experience what normally buying grocery was.
He also never had a childhood and when you hear him speak, he viewed himself still as a child. Even the victim says, whenever he hung out with MJ it felt like he was just with a friend of similar age.

The guy was f***ed in the head. No doubt about it. But a sexual predator...I dont buy that.

 

[Mrb1p]

Ya..possible..also possible they wanted money.
MJ was mentally ill imo. His entourage once rented out a department store and hired actors to pretend to be shopping, so MJ could experience what normally buying grocery was.
He also never had a childhood and when you hear him speak, he viewed himself still as a child. Even the victim says, whenever he hung out with MJ it felt like he was just with a friend of similar age.

The guy was ****ed in the head. No doubt about it. But a sexual predator...I dont buy that.

It seems in line with what a sexual predator would be.

 

[Carey Chant]

Umbrella Academy is a good one to watch, I liked it a lot.

Also if you ever listened to Freestyle music ala Stevie B, drooled over Buick Grand Nationals & Iroc Camaro's then Cruise will make you really happy....nice period piece and Emily Ratajkowski is well yeah...

 

[Runner77]

Two Words.

Danny. McBride.

McBride is a special breed. Nothing is ever going to beat the scorn and shamelessness he generated in Eastbound and Down.

 

[Runner77]

If you like documentaries, there's an outstanding one by the BBC: London 2000 years of history.

What did you like about it?

 

[ottawa]

The Big Short: ★★★★

This was my 3rd watch and still a great movie. Great acting by Christian Bale and Steven Carell

 

[JianYang]

This is the end: ★★★

Hilarious cast, loved the movie and all the appearances...some parts were stupid, but what can you expect from a movie with these guys. Debated between giving it an extra 1/2

I saw this movie back when it was in the theaters.

I don't think I ever laughed so much at the movies.

First scene that comes to mind is when Franco loses it after finding his porno magazine soiled by McBride.

 

[ottawa]

I saw this movie back when it was in the theaters.

I don't think I ever laughed so much at the movies.

First scene that comes to mind is when Franco loses it after finding his porno magazine soiled by McBride.

Absolutely hilarious scene, probably the best one too imo. The first scene I always think of is involving Danny McBride as well, him being introduced in the film during the breakfast scene. He just wastes all the food and water they had rationed hours before, and is completely clueless to the shit going down outside.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

I’m intrigued by brightburn but can’t tell if it will be good or not.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

His money a fame bought him children to molest. Thank god he is dead.

You do understand molestation is a viscious circles where victims often grow-up to be victimizers?

Instead of spouting ignorant moral value judgements, why don't you go read a book or two about childhood trauma. Our world will actually be a better place when people will understand their own nature as humans instead of ignorantly judging.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

McBride is a special breed. Nothing is ever going to beat the scorn and shamelessness he generated in Eastbound and Down.

It became extremely cringey at some points though. I stopped watching halfway through the second season.

 

[peate]

What did you like about it?

London is digging up a lot of ground for a rail system and at the same time, uncovering a lot of history, dating back to Roman times. I'm a fan of these types of shows, history fascinates me. BBC usually has good shows, and this is no exception.

 

[habdynasty]

You do understand molestation is a viscious circles where victims often grow-up to be victimizers?

Instead of spouting ignorant moral value judgements, why don't you go read a book or two about childhood trauma. Our world will actually be a better place when people will understand their own nature as humans instead of ignorantly judging.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Ya..possible..also possible they wanted money.
MJ was mentally ill imo. His entourage once rented out a department store and hired actors to pretend to be shopping, so MJ could experience what normally buying grocery was.
He also never had a childhood and when you hear him speak, he viewed himself still as a child. Even the victim says, whenever he hung out with MJ it felt like he was just with a friend of similar age.

The guy was ****ed in the head. No doubt about it. But a sexual predator...I dont buy that.

My wife has a good point that even if he just had the kids sleep in his bed (which I believe MJ admitted too) that that can be seen as abuse in and of itself.

I don't really think it's that big a leap to think a guy like MJ was molesting these children. I mean the line is razor thin or not even there at all. I haven't seen the doc so I really can't say but from what I'm hearing it's looking pretty indisputable at this point. Could be wrong.