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KamikazePotato posted...

xp1337 posted...

On a more serious note, I really thought Jon was going to say "Dracarys" to order Drogon to incinerate him as his way of passing judgment on himself for his actions.

I was expecting Drogon to try and burninate him only for it to do nothing because, well, Targaryen

Only to fly away instead of just eating him.

This was my thought as it was happening.
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foolm0r0n posted...

Oh yeah I love woke Drogon who blames the system for killing his mommy and not the individual. Smart dragon boi.

"Hey u killed my mom but I get it, we're all just pawns in a dark nihilistic struggle for power. It's high time we rise up brb symbolically burning the throne instead of the man. Also I'm gonna take away the corpse but somehow everyone will still know exactly who killed her with exactly what weapon and where."
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Johnbobb posted...

honestly the only thing that disappointed me was the lack of followup about Arya and her magical horse last episode. I guess that horse was literally just a random ex machina horse

Haha yeah, the lack of acknowledgement made this the most absurd part of the series.
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I sort of liked the ending itself, but the journey there was completely unsatisfying.

Like imagine how powerful that last shot would have been if the white walkers were actually the real focus of the final confrontation. Jon Snow doesn't want the throne and people are free to inhabit the North again.

But there were two (what could have been) season-long confrontations in the middle of those events that took all of the energy from it. What a shame.
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Will get back to this tomorrow maybe
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God Arnold is such a beast
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neonreaper posted...

Raptors were the hip fan base to be a part of in the Bosh days and they kinda have taken that too far and theyre insufferable about it like Cardinals or Packers fans.

The best fan base I can think of for NBA might be last decades GSW. That place was nuts for hopeless Baron Davis teams and willed that team past a 1 seed as an 8 seed. Detroit Basketball was good until World Peace became so violent.

Kings
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KamikazePotato posted...

Beyond The Wall is easily the dumbest episode in the series by a wide margin. It's like a nonsensical fever dream.

Was that the one where Dany rides her dragon 1000 miles in one day to save Jon in the middle of the tundra at the exact moment he's about to die?

Because yes, I agree that this was probably a dumber turn of events than anything in season 8 somehow.
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Umitencho posted...

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Nelson_Mandela posted...

Nrrr posted...

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/05/17/politics/bernie-sanders-charter-schools-ban/index.html

This is very good

Yeah, good for Bernie robbing from the smart and giving to the dumb! Intellectual communism!

I don't see him giving money to you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_burn_centers_in_the_United_States

Yes, what a funny joke from an obese convenience store clerk (or something to that effect) to a wealthy ivy league graduate! It was almost as biting as "I know you are but what am I?"
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Inviso posted...

Seph sounds like he went to a charter school.

Nope. Like I said, grew up in poverty and went to public school. And still excelled.

What do you think would happen if charter schools are banned? Do you really think that would HELP anyone? Or it would be just "level the playing field" by not allowing those kids to have access to elite teachers/programs.

It's purely for punishment.
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Nrrr posted...

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/05/17/politics/bernie-sanders-charter-schools-ban/index.html

This is very good

Yeah, good for Bernie robbing from the smart and giving to the dumb! Intellectual communism!
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Man I don't even know what trailers look/sound like anymore since I almost never watch TV.
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Jakyl25 posted...

Most influential theme song of the century

Agreed. What would the NFL do without it??
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all for 2day
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#226. Blue Velvet
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fd/Blue_Velvet_%281986%29.png
Dir: David Lynch
Genre: Thriller/Suspense, Mystery
Year: 1986

When Blue Velvet was released in 1986, most people knew David Lynch as the guy who made Elephant Man (a relatively straightforward mainstream hit [we might even incorrectly call it "Oscar bait" if it were released now]) and Dune (a big budget flop that people incorrectly thought was trying to be the next Star Wars). Only a few understood that this is the dude who made a movie that featured this scene:



So needless to say, Blue Velvet shocked just about everyone. It's a weird, abstract, disturbing mystery that challenges conventional filmmaking from the very opening scene. As is Lynch's signature characteristic, it's also absolutely beautiful looking and sounding, which only adds to its uncanniness.

There's not a whole lot more I can say about it without giving it away, but if you have any interest in David Lynch or real arthouse cinema, this is required viewing.
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#227. Requiem for a Dream
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/92/Requiem_for_a_dream.jpg
Dir: Darren Aronofsky
Genre: Drama
Year: 2000

In the official IMDB lists, you will often see a negative red number next to certain titles to indicate how far they have dropped since the last update. If I were to have made a Top 250 list when I was 16-17 and this topic was its update, Requiem for a Dream would have approximately a minus 210 next to its name.

I think this is how a lot of people my age feel about Aronofsky films. The uber-visceral cinematography, the melodrama, and the edgy imagery really resonate with younger people who are trying to seem smart and different. But as you get older, you start to realize a few things. Sometimes, subtlety can be more powerful than graphic LETS SHOW THE DOCTORS SAWING OFF HIS INFECTED ARM!!!! scenes. You realize that frenetic editing doesn't necessarily mean that it's intelligently shot. And you see more films and begin to discover that Aronofsky takes a lot of artistic liberties with his filmic "inspirations" that toe the line of plagiarism.

This is not to shit on Requiem for a Dream. It's in my Top 250 so obviously I still like it a lot. The score is gorgeous, the scenes are memorable, and it really is a great gateway into more serious subject matter. But it's fallen significantly for me, largely because I have matured as a filmgoer. And that's okay! It is still responsible for making me seek out other intense movies like it, and it will therefore always have a special place in my heart.
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I can completely see this^
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#228. Inglorious Basterds
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c3/Inglourious_Basterds_poster.jpg
Dir: Quentin Tarantino
Genre: War
Year: 2008

Quentin Tarantino has written and directed eight feature films (not counting Death Proof) as I write this. Seven of the eight made it into my Top 250. That is a simply stunning oeuvre and Tarantino should rightfully be discussed in the pantheon of G.O.A.T.s. I wouldn't necessarily make the argument, but my listing system is telling me otherwise.

My second-least favorite of his films happens to still be an excellent movie. Inglorious Basterds can drag a bit, but it's filmed and acted so well that you find yourself not caring. I remember having no idea where he was taking this the first time I watched it (at a drive-in, no less) and I was pleasantly surprised with the fuck-it-all carnage at the end. It's something only Tarantino could pull off.
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#229. Beetlejuice
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/76/Beetlejuice_%281988_film_poster%29.png
Dir: Tim Burton
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Year: 1988

Ah, Tim Burton. He truly flourished in the pre-CGI days. That's not to say that he still doesn't make bank now, but I think it's pretty much consensus that his early films were far superior to the new ones.

Beetlejuice to me represents everything that there was to love about 80s/90s Tim Burton. After some deliberation, I can now say that it's his best movie because it's also his most creative one. The fact that this was made and he was free to be as weird as he could be is amazing. And there's also Michael Keaton in his best performance ever (but not his best movie per se). Rewatchable till the end of time.
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Wow so grumpy cat was <1 year old when he was a thing? Damn.
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Also between Twilight, Harry Potter, and this, Pattison is going to be a billionaire from royalties.
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Pattinson is probably a better actor than anyone who's played Batman so far, so I am cool with this!
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ExThaNemesis posted...

Her looked absolutely atrocious to me when it first came out. Surprised to see you liked it to much. Maybe I'll give it a shot.

I know what you mean. I think on the surface it might appear to be a feminist think piece, but really the subtext is more about loneliness and the role of technology displacing social interaction.
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bumpo
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That's it for today!
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PerfectChaosZ posted...

The text states that women who have miscarriages will be investigated for a felony. Women who go out of state to get one will be charged. It states its intent plainly, how are you folks not seeing it?

https://imgur.com/jPZpUo5

Source looks legit. I definitely trust that imgur screenshot over PLANNED PARENTHOOD.
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Non-abortion link:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/sat-to-give-students-adversity-score-to-capture-social-and-economic-background-11557999000

As an Ivy League graduate (with honors) who grew up in poverty, this absolutely fucking infuriates me. Weighing "adversity" in what are supposed to be the most objective assessments of ability is what will lead to the collapse of our civilization. The best should be rewarded, no matter what their background. Are we going to now give extra points to sports teams who employ the most disadvantaged players (growing up)?
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Jakyl25 posted...

Nelson_Mandela posted...

Jakyl25 posted...

I also dont know why you keep trying to shame me into calming down when you know full well that I would fight to the death for abortion rights

That's fine and I support you in this effort. But using misleading and deceptive shock tactics isn't going to help your cause. You will lose credibility.

You think I will lose credibility with the B8 politics topic, my own creation?

Yes. I was about to donate to a legal fund to fight this, but your hysteria and blatant disinformation campaign dissuaded me.
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God damn I want this so bad.

If you're listening, God, please smite Konami executives until your will for a physical release (on the Switch) has been achieved.
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Jakyl25 posted...

I also dont know why you keep trying to shame me into calming down when you know full well that I would fight to the death for abortion rights

That's fine and I support you in this effort. But using misleading and deceptive shock tactics isn't going to help your cause. You will lose credibility.
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Jakyl25 posted...

Nelson_Mandela posted...

Seriously though, I am quite pro-fetus murder (since a little act of evil in my own life paved way for my success and happiness), but you're all acting like hysterical mental patients.

The Post fact-checked claims that the Georgia Bill criminalized women who terminated their own pregnancies and found those claims incorrect

The news headlines and social media headlines that speculate about the bills unintended consequences are at the very least not productive. At most, theyre harmful, Planned Parenthoods Staci Fox told The Post on Friday.

This applies to the Alabama bill as well.

Source please

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/us/alabama-abortion-facts-law-bill.html

Women who have abortions will not be prosecuted under the measure, but, if the courts allow the law to stand, doctors could be charged with a felony and face up to 99 years in prison for performing the procedure.

You are acting like a hysterical loon. Will you admit that you are spreading FAKE NEWS yet?
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Jakyl25 posted...

Nelson_Mandela posted...

It's questionable math and dopey logic, but nothing about that sentiment is untrue if they equate fetal life with human life.

The fact that you think this time window only applies to fetuses shows you dont even fully understand whats going on

You're making a very intellectually lazy case for yourself here by just posting "no you're wrong!" without substantiating anything other than nitpicking semantics.

Switch out "fetal" and "fetal/embryonic" and my point still stands.
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Jakyl25 posted...

Nelson_Mandela posted...

I mean that's a pretty big stretch to assume that women will be inducing abortions by themselves without the aid of someone else.

So you dont understand the history of abortion in America, thanks for coming

I understand it quite well. The clothes hangering days were back when abortion was illegal in 48 states. I highly doubt this would happen again.

Regardless, my point still stands. No one will be able to prosecute women for terminating their own pregnancy because it would be impossible to prove and any court would dismiss this case if they tried. The intent of the bill is clearly to deter physicians from performing them.
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Seriously though, I am quite pro-fetus murder (since a little act of evil in my own life paved way for my success and happiness), but you're all acting like hysterical mental patients.

The Post fact-checked claims that the Georgia Bill criminalized women who terminated their own pregnancies and found those claims incorrect

The news headlines and social media headlines that speculate about the bills unintended consequences are at the very least not productive. At most, theyre harmful, Planned Parenthoods Staci Fox told The Post on Friday.

This applies to the Alabama bill as well.
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Jakyl25 posted...

LordoftheMorons posted...

https://twitter.com/michelleinbklyn/status/1129042703340244995?s=21

JFC

Also I like how youre on my ass for allegedly spreading disinformation but no comment on this pile of disinformation from the actual Alabama legislature

I didn't realize I had to respond to every link posted here.

This also isn't disinformation. It's questionable math and dopey logic, but nothing about that sentiment is untrue if they equate fetal life with human life.
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Jakyl25 posted...

Nelson_Mandela posted...

The prison sentence is for the doctors. None of these states have sentencing guidelines for women.

But, hey, I guess disinformation is easier than debate!

Its for anyone who performs an abortion

And who do you think will be performing abortions if doctors cant because of the law

I mean that's a pretty big stretch to assume that women will be inducing abortions by themselves without the aid of someone else. And if they somehow did, how in the world would they be prosecuted? You're just fearmongering to get people riled up. You're better than this.
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If Yoshi's Island isn't a "true" Mario game, then neither is SMB2 (American).
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The prison sentence is for the doctors. None of these states have sentencing guidelines for women.

But, hey, I guess disinformation is easier than debate!
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#230. Her
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/44/Her2013Poster.jpg
Dir: Spike Jonze
Genre: Science Fiction, Romance
Year: 2013

It's a shame that Spike Jonze isn't more prolific. He's made four movies in the past 20 years, all of which are quite good, and hasn't done anything since Her.

Her feels like his magnum opus. It takes all of the quirkiness/weirdness from Being John Malkovich and Adaptation and weaves it into an intelligent and timely story. Joaquin Phoenix proves once again that he's the best actor currently working and delivers a very understated performance--mostly just by talking to himself while the camera lingers on a still shot of his face. The sci-fi elements are also understated, and for good reason: you actually feel like this could be a glimpse into a real future, based on the directions we're headed.
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#231. Let the Right One In
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Let_the_Right_One_In_%28Swedish%29.jpg
Dir: Tomas Alfredson
Genre: Horror
Year: 2008

Let the Right One In is the best vampire movie, full stop. Not because it necessarily introduces anything new or has a unique take on established tropes, but because it's simply shot so damn well. Maybe Nordic peoples just take to the camera naturally, but everything from the lighting to the makeup to the effects is just perfect. It genuinely feels like magic.

I have never seen the remake, but if I were to guess, I bet:
-they use way too much CGI
-they fuck up the pacing entirely
-they lose the androgyny subtext altogether
-it sucks
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#232. 25th Hour
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/24/25th_Hour_Poster.jpg
Dir: Spike Lee
Genre: Drama
Year 2002

Speaking of post-9/11 films, I struggle to think of another movie that captures New York City better after the World Trade Center attacks than 25th Hour. It also happens to be Spike Lee's best and most underrated "joint."

25th Hour is peak Ed Norton doing peak Ed Norton things. Set in a single day before he is set to go to prison, it is a wonderful reflection on friendship and loyalty. Almost like a grimmer and grimier Stand by Me. It also has one of the more heartbreaking conclusions in recent memory. I don't recommend watching this unless you're in a certain kind of mood.
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CasanovaZelos posted...

Night and Dawn are both phenomenal to this day. I'm almost surprised how well Night holds up, it's a really bleak atmospheric experience.

Yeah I really need to get around to seeing these
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#233. Team America: World Police
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/53/Team_america_poster_300px.jpg
Dir: Trey Parker
Genre: Comedy
Year: 2004

Matt Stone and Trey Parker are comedic geniuses. In 2004, the true extent of their satirical prowess was still largely underappreciated. But Team America began to change it all.

Released just after the Iraq War, Team America served as a timely satire of the post-9/11 jingoism that was sweeping the nation. But it went beyond that--it also lampooned the righteousness and self-importance of celebrities/actors in the geopolitical realm perfectly. In fact, that's exactly why Matt & Trey opted to use puppets instead of actors--they wanted to show exactly how replaceable these people were, even in their own craft. The humor is layered surprisingly deep, but you can also always count on the surface-level jokes (America, FUCK YEAH!) to hit the mark and stand the test of time.
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#234. 28 Days Later...
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e4/28_days_later.jpg
Dir: Danny Boyle
Genre: Horror
Year: 2002

I have a soft spot for post-apocalyptic movies. Zombies themselves don't do much for me, but if they can set the foundation for good world-building for life after a cataclysm, then I am all in. And, for me, 28 Days Later does this the best of all the zombie films*.

28 Days Later basically restarted the genre that exploded into what it is today. The game-changer, of course, is that the zombies are no longer the slow, lumbering corpses of the Romero films. They are now fast and aggressive, which--done properly--makes for a much more tense and satisfying film experience. This is just such a great movie for anyone without genre fatigue.

*I have never seen the original Dawn of the Dead or Night of the Living Dead!
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Trent on AEW. Support a board 8 celebrity legend!
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What about MY demands for a physical release?!
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You're missing some big ones!
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I think I'm going to buy a Blu Ray set of everything from Iron Man through Endgame, if that exists

Seems like a fun little mindless way to pass the time
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin_marriage

TIL 60% of Pakistanis marry their second cousin or closer o_0
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This discussion just reminds me of how weird Dany's entire storyline is.

Westeros has been ruled by the (outsider) Targaryens since the Seven Kingdoms were formed. Robert Baratheon and his allies deposed the king and set up the first government ever formed outside of the Targaryen family. Now Dany has come to "liberate" everyone.

How many heroic liberators have you heard of being from a despotic line of rulers? If anything, the Lannisters were the liberators!
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