Cinema
Atomic Blonde
POSTED BY: SHINYGOODGUY
UPDATED: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 13:41
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017 4:40 AM
Ya think? 
Just found out it'll be playing at my local drive in this weekend, just might give it a shot.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017 12:38 PM
Remember, the first 45 minutes or so is plot development, then POW!
Enjoy!!!
SGG
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Originally posted by Moose:
Ya think?
Just found out it'll be playing at my local drive in this weekend, just might give it a shot.
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Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:36 AM
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
Didn't mean to be too harsh, I just thought we got away from the topic.
SGG
Agreed, and I thought that several times before.
I saw AB yesterday. I was glad that that topic did not interfere with my enjoyment of her performance, my suspension of disbelief was maintained, at least regarding her character.
But I felt like there was far too much effort with moodiness and perhaps attempting to be stylish. I did have difficulty staying awake during this show (although the film I watched after kept my attention easily). I have no clue what was up with all of the color tones, hues - were they supposed to mean something? I did enjoy the soundtrack, heavy on German groups like Berlin and Nina - with at least 2 versions of 99 Luft Balloons (does anybody recall the trivia about that title being a top rated release? And how it could have easily been a #1 hit for weeks?). Much of the music alluded to the impending branch of Techno, and almost House - but mostly due to each entry using a Dance remix version of the hit.
I felt like the twists were like a Redford or Clooney type spy thriller - just too sophomoric. For action, it was nice of the opponents to wait their turn to attack, instead of taking advantage of greater numbers. Although
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It appears some of that was intentional, just for show depending on which other party was watching.
Apparently this was another film based upon a comic, which apparently had several issues to span the story arc. THIS fact is one which can explain the lack of depth I felt the story had. I don't know what age the target audience was for the comic book.
With the editing and transition, I wasn't sure if they wanted the audience to understand the story, of if they really wanted to leave viewers in the dust.
I felt the fight scenes were adequate, in the way that John Wick was. Meaning that if you are not a fan of violence/action, then you may tire of the repetitiveness.
I did find it curious that there was no male nudity (IIRC), but both Theron and Boutella plus some random playmates have numerous scenes. For a film with a female lead character.
It should be mentioned that this film, without the action scenes, amounts to a twisted spy story, told through a debriefing. I was reminded of The Interview several times. So there is an quasi-intellectual game being played out, interspersed with fights and sex scenes.
If there was adequate foreshadowing of the endings, it didn't register with me while the pace was putting me to sleep. Much of the plot errors did annoy me.
I should admit that this film did suffer in my mind even more because I saw a much, much, much more entertaining film right afterwards (Dark Tower).
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Thursday, August 10, 2017 6:54 PM
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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:Are you saying that there are some potheads who don't support the first self-admitted pot and cocaine dealer to become President?
Originally posted by 6stringJoker:
Gotta love it when somebody who is against weed thinks that everybody that is for it is a big Obama idiot.
I'm not saying that at all. I'm sure there were many that did.
If you think that there aren't plenty of successful people out there that smoke pot though, you're wrong. And if you think that only Democrats smoke pot, you're wrong.
It's hard to explain the appeal of pot to somebody who has never smoked it before. I've never seen a movie that even came close to accurately representing it. Also, although you can't OD on pot, you can definately overuse it just like many legal products out there that aren't even drugs. (ie: food)
Save the first two or three times you try it, there isn't even any altered state of consciousness. It's just a nice feeling. I used everyday for 12 years until I had to quit in case a real job came along that I didn't want to risk because of what is essentially unconstitutional pre-job drug testing.
Personally, I wasn't any good at a job while smoking because I could occasionally get a bit paranoid, so I never smoked before or at work. For me it was just a nice way to unwind at the end of the day. I didn't come home and roll a huge blunt and get stoned out of my mind like Snoop Dogg. I had a hitter bat or a small pipe and occasionally took a hit. An ounce typically lasted me about 2 months. In those 12 years I only drank socially. It wasn't until I quit smoking pot that I became a dumb drunk.
Financially speaking alone, that 2-month ounce ran me about 60 bucks. When I was drinking my heaviest, I was spending over $300/month on beer. That's not even mentioning the insane damage I caused my body while over-indulging in a completely legal substance.
All I'm saying is that it's not this evil thing you're making it out to be.
As to my original point, unless she was smoking an ounce or two a day, Charleze was lying about the reason she was forgetting she was in a movie. Even at that level of consumption since the tolerance would be built up so much more at that point I doubt that she wasn't also drinking or doing some other drugs at the same time.
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Friday, August 11, 2017 11:01 AM
Quote:Are you saying overuse of food can permanently damage your immune system? What food?
Originally posted by 6stringJoker:Quote:
Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:Are you saying that there are some potheads who don't support the first self-admitted pot and cocaine dealer to become President?
Originally posted by 6stringJoker:
Gotta love it when somebody who is against weed thinks that everybody that is for it is a big Obama idiot.
I'm not saying that at all. I'm sure there were many that did.
If you think that there aren't plenty of successful people out there that smoke pot though, you're wrong. And if you think that only Democrats smoke pot, you're wrong.
It's hard to explain the appeal of pot to somebody who has never smoked it before. I've never seen a movie that even came close to accurately representing it. Also, although you can't OD on pot, you can definately overuse it just like many legal products out there that aren't even drugs. (ie: food)
Save the first two or three times you try it, there isn't even any altered state of consciousness. It's just a nice feeling. I used everyday for 12 years until I had to quit in case a real job came along that I didn't want to risk because of what is essentially unconstitutional pre-job drug testing.
Personally, I wasn't any good at a job while smoking because I could occasionally get a bit paranoid, so I never smoked before or at work. For me it was just a nice way to unwind at the end of the day. I didn't come home and roll a huge blunt and get stoned out of my mind like Snoop Dogg. I had a hitter bat or a small pipe and occasionally took a hit. An ounce typically lasted me about 2 months. In those 12 years I only drank socially. It wasn't until I quit smoking pot that I became a dumb drunk.
Financially speaking alone, that 2-month ounce ran me about 60 bucks. When I was drinking my heaviest, I was spending over $300/month on beer. That's not even mentioning the insane damage I caused my body while over-indulging in a completely legal substance.
All I'm saying is that it's not this evil thing you're making it out to be.
As to my original point, unless she was smoking an ounce or two a day, Charleze was lying about the reason she was forgetting she was in a movie. Even at that level of consumption since the tolerance would be built up so much more at that point I doubt that she wasn't also drinking or doing some other drugs at the same time.
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Saturday, August 12, 2017 7:29 PM
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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Are you saying overuse of food can permanently damage your immune system? What food?
Are you just trolling me now? I wrote an entire page and that's what you got from it?
No. That's not what I'm saying.
Overeating can have many serious health issues, and you already know that. Especially overeating the wrong foods which are unfortunately usually the cheapest. I have a hard time even believing that we can classify half of the stuff they sell in grocery stores and fast food joints as "food" anymore. I don't think "consumables" is even an appropriate word for it.
Weed doesn't permanently damage your immune system. You're going to have to show multiple cites on that one. I've heard many alleged negatives about it by people against it over the years but I've never heard this one before.
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Saturday, August 12, 2017 11:41 PM
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I did find it curious that there was no male nudity (IIRC), but both Theron and Boutella plus some random playmates have numerous scenes. For a film with a female lead character.
Huh.
~Preordering the bluray.~
Was going to try to catch it at the drive in last night, but it rained and turned it into a huge mud puddle.
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Sunday, August 13, 2017 3:33 AM
Quote:you built up your house of cards argument upon a flimsy foundation of fiction. I was questioning if that was the foundation you intended, and how you got it wrong. All the rest that follows, logically, from a faulty premise, is logically irrelevant until a sturdy foundation is obtained.
Originally posted by 6stringJoker:Quote:Are you just trolling me now? I wrote an entire page and that's what you got from it?
Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Are you saying overuse of food can permanently damage your immune system? What food?
Quote:You said food, and I asked about your assertion of food. Nobody said that the poisons, pesticides, carcinogens, phenyls, High Fructose Corn Syrup, or other fake sweeteners are considered food.
No. That's not what I'm saying.
Overeating can have many serious health issues, and you already know that. Especially overeating the wrong foods which are unfortunately usually the cheapest. I have a hard time even believing that we can classify half of the stuff they sell in grocery stores and fast food joints as "food" anymore. I don't think "consumables" is even an appropriate word for it.
Quote:OK. Now we have identified the problem - you are in denial. You have not the most basic comprehension of the fundamental properties of pot, nor likely any form of medication.
Weed doesn't permanently damage your immune system.
Quote:How about you provide cites of the research into pot use and abuse which indicate it cannot produce permanent damage to the immune system. UW-Madison already determined the dosages in the early 70's, and I have not heard of any contradictory research since then.
You're going to have to show multiple cites on that one. I've heard many alleged negatives about it by people against it over the years but I've never heard this one before.
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Sunday, August 13, 2017 9:49 AM
And that's within the first half hour of the film, it gets better in the second half of the movie.
SGG
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