Which movie best describes our times? - Blu-ray Forum

Easywolf32 · 12-23-2007, 02:55 PM

I'd have to go with Syriana (Starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright & Christopher Plummer) an amazing movie regarding oil, politics, war on terror, etc.

A concentration span and a keen eye and ear is required as much of the plot is not explained for us.

The Directing is awesome, and thank God it's available on Blu-Ray.

Ray Cathode · 12-23-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Easywolf32

I'd have to go with Syriana, an amazing movie regarding oil, politics, war on terror, etc.

A concentration span and a keen eye and ear is required as much of the plot is not explained for us.

The Directing is awesome, and thank God it's on Blu-Ray.

Idiocracy.

Ray

Jokerboy649 · 12-23-2007, 03:00 PM

Superbad

Quad · 12-23-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Cathode

Idiocracy.

Ray

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Easywolf32 · 12-24-2007, 04:01 AM

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After watching this movie (Idiocracy), it makes me feel like gathering every rapper and vato gangster wannabe, every cops type tv show director/studio producer and throwing them in the meat grinder.

Not to mention that dummy Tyra Banks who is promoting 3 way sex and inter couple relationships on prime time air, there are kids watching at these times damn them. Same with Jerry Springer and all those degrading shows.

Sorry if anyone finds that a bit too offensive, but the world could do without this garbage.

Quad · 12-24-2007, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Easywolf32

After watching this movie (Idiocracy), it makes me feel like gathering every rapper and vato gangster wannabe, every cops type tv show director/studio producer and throwing them in the meat grinder. Sorry if anyone finds that a bit too offensive, but the world could do without this garbage.

In all fairness there have been some real poets and musicians in the rap game although they seem to be a dying breed. There are a few rock bands that I would throw into the grinder with some rappers and I love both Rock and Rap, well good rock and rap. It isn't so much the genre thats the problem but who is getting the most airplay. These days the cream isn't rising to the top, in the US anyway.

Nathan_Drake · 12-24-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Easywolf32

After watching this movie (Idiocracy), it makes me feel like gathering every rapper and vato gangster wannabe, every cops type tv show director/studio producer and throwing them in the meat grinder.

Not to mention that dummy Tyra Banks who is promoting 3 way sex and inter couple relationships on prime time air, there are kids watching at these times damn them. Same with Jerry Springer and all those degrading shows.

Sorry if anyone finds that a bit too offensive, but the world could do without this garbage.

Going along with this thought process, I'd say Bill Hicks Live.

monkyman · 12-24-2007, 07:07 PM

I don't know about the rest of you, but the movie that best discribes MY time is Wild Hogs, being a middle age biker I can relate to it.

Quad · 12-24-2007, 10:19 PM

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Going along with this thought process, I'd say Bill Hicks Live.

Great pick. Don't want to bring up politics but lets just say that his act was very prescient.

bajor27 · 12-23-2007, 03:00 PM

I wouldn't say best describes our times, but the only movie coming to mind right now (it's pretty early) is Chain Reaction. Chain Reaction blows it out of proportion probably, but I would venture to guess that stuff like that does happen on much smaller scales now. It kind of reminded me of 'Who Killed the Electric Car?'

Paden · 12-23-2007, 03:03 PM

An Inconvenient Truth.

JJ · 12-23-2007, 03:21 PM

Porky's

buckshot · 12-23-2007, 03:28 PM

the departed. you can't trust anyone, and everyone dies.

that or. i'd have to second idiocracy. "Its got what plants crave. Electrolites" they're actually making that drink. hilarious.

Living Near Shamu · 12-23-2007, 03:33 PM

I'd say it depends on how old you are and your affiliations at the moment. Syriana for adults, Superbad for teenagers, The Departed for crime, and Office Space for work, lol

MCWHAMMER · 12-23-2007, 04:43 PM

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the departed. you can't trust anyone, and everyone dies.

Yeah, just saw that, got it thanks to BOGO. Only problem is, it is not realistic at all. People don't really talk like that, and you can't get away with murdering that many people, seriously.

Otherwise, I thought it was good

vick vega · 12-23-2007, 03:48 PM

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. We're on some strange trip here.

Easywolf32 · 12-23-2007, 04:35 PM

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. We're on some strange trip here.

Probably the funniest movie I've ever seen.

That part in the first motel when Depp is hiding behind the TV is just too much. Best watched when tripping, lol.

kx11 · 12-23-2007, 04:40 PM

shakira , oral somthing somthing

every girl can shake her butt cheeks , but not every girl can shake them right

Kristin Simard · 12-23-2007, 05:24 PM

It depends a lot on who the "our" are. Gadjo Dilo certainly described a lot about post-Soviet era Eastern Europe, certainly in the 90's.

Going into the 2000's, that's hard to say, because 'our times' have not really yet been defined. Sometimes that takes hind-sight. But I'd certainly consider United 93 in the running.

BluUrMyBoy! · 12-23-2007, 05:26 PM

Requiem for a Dream... messed up movie

12-23-2007, 02:55 PM	#1
Easywolf32 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:75 DVD collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:8	Which movie best describes our times? I'd have to go with Syriana (Starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright & Christopher Plummer) an amazing movie regarding oil, politics, war on terror, etc. A concentration span and a keen eye and ear is required as much of the plot is not explained for us. The Directing is awesome, and thank God it's available on Blu-Ray. Last edited by Easywolf32; 12-23-2007 at 03:04 PM.

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12-23-2007, 03:00 PM	#3
Jokerboy649 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Detroit Blu-ray collection:262 Blu-ray reviews:8	Superbad

12-24-2007, 07:07 PM	#8
monkyman Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	I don't know about the rest of you, but the movie that best discribes MY time is Wild Hogs, being a middle age biker I can relate to it.

12-23-2007, 03:00 PM	#10
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	I wouldn't say best describes our times, but the only movie coming to mind right now (it's pretty early) is Chain Reaction. Chain Reaction blows it out of proportion probably, but I would venture to guess that stuff like that does happen on much smaller scales now. It kind of reminded me of 'Who Killed the Electric Car?'

12-23-2007, 03:03 PM	#11
Paden Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	An Inconvenient Truth.

12-23-2007, 03:21 PM	#12
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Porky's

12-23-2007, 03:28 PM	#13
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	the departed. you can't trust anyone, and everyone dies. that or. i'd have to second idiocracy. "Its got what plants crave. Electrolites" they're actually making that drink. hilarious.

12-23-2007, 03:33 PM	#14
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	I'd say it depends on how old you are and your affiliations at the moment. Syriana for adults, Superbad for teenagers, The Departed for crime, and Office Space for work, lol

12-23-2007, 03:48 PM	#16
vick vega Banned Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. We're on some strange trip here.

12-23-2007, 04:40 PM	#18
kx11 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:28	shakira , oral somthing somthing every girl can shake her butt cheeks , but not every girl can shake them right

12-23-2007, 05:24 PM	#19
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	It depends a lot on who the "our" are. Gadjo Dilo certainly described a lot about post-Soviet era Eastern Europe, certainly in the 90's. Going into the 2000's, that's hard to say, because 'our times' have not really yet been defined. Sometimes that takes hind-sight. But I'd certainly consider United 93 in the running.

12-23-2007, 05:26 PM	#20
BluUrMyBoy! Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	Requiem for a Dream... messed up movie

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