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shortstack 03-16-2021 09:40 AM

How can you "hate" something that you have never seen. Be open minded. You might enjoy a nice flick.

stebooo 03-16-2021 10:39 AM

Don't intend to be mean but I just don't care anymore. How much political bashing went on.??

Stu from NYC 03-16-2021 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 1916333)
I don't go to movies, I wait til they come to me. I watched two new films recently. The first was Nomadland. It was very depressing, the story of a broke and broken woman forced to live in her panel van. Frances McDormand was great, but she always is. The second was Coming 2 America. It was fun, Eddie Murphy is a brilliant comedian. Happy funny story. Happy ending...... it's on Prime.

There was a rumor that at least one person liked the Eddie Murphy movie and now we found him.

Sorry could not resist glad you enjoyed it.

Chi-Town 03-16-2021 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1916249)
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give me a break - NO comparison. How do YOU feel about the Grammy's telecast? Easy to throw out simplistic responses as this, perhaps provide some valid commentary.
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Thread was about the Oscar nominations.

Pairadocs 03-16-2021 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1916221)
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A side topic re Award shows. Did anyone watch the Grammy's Sunday? A friend watched it and said it was like a pornographic show. I googled and see that Cardi B did her 'W.A.P.' with another 'perfomer' on a big bed, EXTREMELY suggestive etc etc. BTW did anyone hear actually google the lyrics to this 'song'??? I COULD NOT copy/paste onto this site - they would be deleted... And other outrageously sex-filled stuff on the show throughout.

So.... Suess and others are banned. Cancel Culture abounds. But this Crap is aired on commercial TV to any little girls and boys who may happen to tune in?

Man, I must be getting REAL old. This crap turns my stomach. I say this a couple times a day when checking News..."Our poor country"...
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Undoubtedly, I would be labeled "Victorian" or worse yet, just cancelled, due to my ho-hum, not interested, attitude toward the over use of "soft" (?) porn (not so "soft" these days), and the ever increasing trend to be more shocking than the last person/incident/event. And, it WORKS ! The Grammy's have been THE topic of conversation on all media and social media, and here I am commenting on the same ! Super Bowl, same thing, who can out shock and grab the "chatter". Before the election, even had presidential hopefuls displaying their admiration and friendship with Cardi-B (spelling ?), didn't even know who she was until the campaign ! Kids as young as elementary school and of all cultures, adore the filthy language of the rap "musicians". Makes no sense at all, one would think in this time of political correctness, anyone uttering words that are so disrespectful to women and other cultures, skin colors.... Oscar night used to be "fun", and gradually over the years the spot light was used more and more to make political statements... maybe everyone (sports, actors, musicians, entertainers in general ?) should consider separating their job/employment from their private lives and causes they support ?

jimjamuser 03-16-2021 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 1915757)
Hasn't been a decent film for years.
I nominate Hopalong Cassidy for Bar 20 Rides Again, and George "Gabby" Hayes as best supporting actor!:icon_wink:

That IS humorous!

jimjamuser 03-16-2021 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1916221)
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A side topic re Award shows. Did anyone watch the Grammy's Sunday? A friend watched it and said it was like a pornographic show. I googled and see that Cardi B did her 'W.A.P.' with another 'perfomer' on a big bed, EXTREMELY suggestive etc etc. BTW did anyone hear actually google the lyrics to this 'song'??? I COULD NOT copy/paste onto this site - they would be deleted... And other outrageously sex-filled stuff on the show throughout.

So.... Suess and others are banned. Cancel Culture abounds. But this Crap is aired on commercial TV to any little girls and boys who may happen to tune in?

Man, I must be getting REAL old. This crap turns my stomach. I say this a couple times a day when checking News..."Our poor country"...
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Sex on TV and movies has evolved gradually as long as I have been alive. I consider it a good thing and it can't be changed anyway. Europe and Asia have lead the US.

jimjamuser 03-16-2021 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 1916333)
I don't go to movies, I wait til they come to me. I watched two new films recently. The first was Nomadland. It was very depressing, the story of a broke and broken woman forced to live in her panel van. Frances McDormand was great, but she always is. The second was Coming 2 America. It was fun, Eddie Murphy is a brilliant comedian. Happy funny story. Happy ending...... it's on Prime.

I liked "Coming 2 America". It was clever! Also liked Mr. Robot on Prime, which was not new and fairly dark. 2 polar opposite experiences yet both were well done.

jimjamuser 03-16-2021 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 1916422)
Undoubtedly, I would be labeled "Victorian" or worse yet, just cancelled, due to my ho-hum, not interested, attitude toward the over use of "soft" (?) porn (not so "soft" these days), and the ever increasing trend to be more shocking than the last person/incident/event. And, it WORKS ! The Grammy's have been THE topic of conversation on all media and social media, and here I am commenting on the same ! Super Bowl, same thing, who can out shock and grab the "chatter". Before the election, even had presidential hopefuls displaying their admiration and friendship with Cardi-B (spelling ?), didn't even know who she was until the campaign ! Kids as young as elementary school and of all cultures, adore the filthy language of the rap "musicians". Makes no sense at all, one would think in this time of political correctness, anyone uttering words that are so disrespectful to women and other cultures, skin colors.... Oscar night used to be "fun", and gradually over the years the spot light was used more and more to make political statements... maybe everyone (sports, actors, musicians, entertainers in general ?) should consider separating their job/employment from their private lives and causes they support ?

I never took an interest in the private lives of actors. It was just useless "gossip" to me. When I was in my twenties, I preferred European films (if I could find them). US films were mostly bland and pointless - Rock Hudson and Doris Day come to mind. Slowly, they improved.

jbrown132 03-16-2021 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1915701)
2021 | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

This year's Oscar nominations.

Glad to see News of the World received some.

My feeling about most of these actors is simple. Just shut up and act because no one and I mean no one really cares about what you think.

Taltarzac725 03-16-2021 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrown132 (Post 1916594)
My feeling about most of these actors is simple. Just shut up and act because no one and I mean no one really cares about what you think.

You do know George Clooney is on the cover of the current AARP issue and he gives an interview about his opinions, life, pranks, etc. That is the February/March 2021 issue and he is married to a brilliant human rights lawyer. Amal Clooney - Wikipedia

Kayakguy 03-17-2021 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by taruffi57 (Post 1916134)
I spend zero on Hollywood.

Which is what they deserve!

Beyond The Wall 03-17-2021 06:46 AM

I could care less. Just a bunch of self righteous people telling everyone how perfect they are.

Taltarzac725 03-17-2021 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Beyond The Wall (Post 1916787)
I could care less. Just a bunch of self righteous people telling everyone how perfect they are.

Try researching some of these people. Many are not self-righteous in the least but self-effacing and humble in their success. There are a few prideful windbags who know very little about much of anything in Hollywood. They are easy to spot.


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