Cameron H.

The public would eat it up. Everyone loves a wags to riches tail.

There actually aren’t rules and the NBA is stupid for not taking advantage of it. It would be paw-some!

Just wanted to drop in to say I’m really annoyed I haven’t had time to listen to the episode yet. I watched this fucking thing, and I need catharsis

Sorry, I’m late. I was taking a swim... We watched:

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I once saw a transcript for a sermon in which the pastor was using the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team as a metaphor but he was really just outlining the plot of Cool Runnings beat for beat. Not that I necessarily have an issue with that, but he was trying to pass off what happens in the movie as historical fact. I like to think that maybe it was Saturday night and he was watching the Disney Channel and thought, “Oh fuck! I forgot to write a sermon this week!”

Honestly, I think I have a generally negative view of “true” stories. That’s not to say I dislike them outright (I honestly like quite a few), but I’m far more skeptical. Memories can be wonky, and due to the constraints of narrative structure, things get omitted or added to give the whole thing form. I mean, I get that for brevity’s sake, it’s easier to say “true story” instead of “fictionalized version of actual events,” but the cynic in me tends to balk whenever the word “true” is bandied about. I’m more interested in “honesty” than “truth,” if that makes sense. Yeah, things might not have been exactly as depicted, but this was what basically happened. Honestly, I think that’s one of the things I respected about the Mötley Crüe movie The Dirt. They straight up break the fourth wall and say, “It didn’t actually happen like this,” “I remember this differently,” and “There was also this other guy there, but we couldn’t fit him in the movie.” It’s refreshing for a biopic to come right out and say, “We’re kind of lying to you, but don’t get hung up on it.”

MOVIES SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 90 MINUTES!

I agree! I was kind of taken aback by their overall apathy. I’ve seen this movie twice now and I liked it even more this time. I also agree that we didn’t really need to get into the nitty-gritty of Woodward and Bernstein’s backgrounds. I never really even thought about needing anything more. I feel like the movie gives us just enough, but doesn’t bog us down too much. I actually don’t think there’s that much more to say. These guys ARE their jobs. That’s what they do — non-stop. I don’t think a dinner scene with them discussing why they became journalists in the first place would really add anything to either the movie or their characters.

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I DON’T KNOW! Lol It looked like a hunk of liverwurst or something. But really, how do you fuck up a sandwich?

First of all, I’m not sure if Jackson Maine is Victor Wong level of fame But actually, that’s another good reason why acting is better than music. Due to it being a visual medium, I think it would be far more likely to recognize a less famous actor over a more famous musician.

That’s very true. Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, U2, Pearl Jam etc are all doing just fine. Hell, even NKOTB are doing well. They might not be topping the charts, but I’m sure they get that music is, in general, a young person’s game.. Acting makes much more sense. I also wish I understood “Maines’” psychology in general. He’s at best apathetic to fame. He seems be done with it. But when his star is in decline he’s like, “Welp, I can’t take a support position so I might as well end it.”

Oops, I wrote a PM note here That’ll teach me to post at 5-something in the morning.

My vibe, not necessarily in terms of music style or personality, was he was, like, Eddie Vedder levels of famous. Pretty big and respected, but of the old guard. The thing is, I know of Eddie Vedder. If you showed me a picture of Eddie Vedder with Pearl Jam, I’d be like, “That’s the guy.” But if Eddie Vedder walked up to me on the street, I wouldn’t have a clue who he was. I’m certain some people would, but not at the “OMG you’re Jackson Maine!” level depicted in the movie. I think there are very few musicians most people would know on sight. I don’t see Jackson Maine having the crossover appeal to become a household name/face.

He looked like he smelled like rotting beef jerky stuffed in a gym bag.

I’m never said it was better. Although Norman at least looks cleaner.

Yes, but in this one he rasps it at her after their first date like a fucking deviant.

Well...the first time he says it

This is at the beginning and it’s totally skeevy

I agree. I hate when movies try to sell us on couples who, like, never laugh or have a good time. I felt like Esther and Norman were in love. Aly and Jackson felt like they cared for each other, but I didn’t get that “Ooh, they’re meant to be” feeling. If anything, I feel like Aly should be like, “Thank you for the opportunity, but I think we should just be friends.” I mean, look at this mess: I appreciate you like my nose, but seriously, no, thank you.

That’s right. I forgot about that. I mean, I agree that Gaga is the best part of the new one, but I just don’t think it’s as good as the world has been trying to convince me it is. ‘37 is a fine movie; 2018 feels like it’s trying too hard. And aside from “Shallow,” none of the songs really did anything for me. Also, I found it incredibly hard to believe that this gross, sweaty dude singing crunchy country-rock is such a big deal that EVERYONE knows who he is. He would have his niche, but I’m sure he can buy peas without being harassed.

This is very true. We get that it’s her father’s dream, but we never see Aly actually pursue it the way Esther does. We’re just supposed to understand that’s what Aly wants but that she’s given up on it (I guess).

I forgot about the pioneer thing! I've been kind of noticing older people in old movies a lot lately (if you get what I mean). Like if you see an 80 year old person in a movie from the 30's it's like, "Wow! They were alive during the Civil War!" So, yeah, I liked the pioneer thing. It makes you realize how close together these events - Westward Expansion and the Advent of Hollywood - actually were. That being said, I did have a bit of a chuckle when her grandmother said something like, "You being out here gave me something to live for. If you quit, I've got nothing." I was thinking, "Is she really saying, 'Do you want two deaths on your hands?'" lol