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Post by jeffersoncody on Jan 1, 2024 0:43:57 GMT
Not really the issue averagejoe, I also sat through them * the both once upon a time, this thread is about the superb, rousing new historical epic THE PROMISED LAND (aka Bastarden), which is a truly excellent film, I have provided a personal view and rating, some interesting written content, vivid stills from the production and the trailer. How about comment comment on my heartfelt observations, I could care less about jean Claude Van Fucking Damme, he's so fucking yesterday dude; and too fucking old to make B-movies anymore. So how about stepping out of your comfort zone and commenting on the content of the thread. Perhaps this could be a suggestion for the next movie night. I don't think the level of concentration required to fully appreciate the film - which is in Danish with English subtitles, would make it an ideal candidate for movie night averagejoe. It shouldn't be watched on a computer screen with a bunch of people looking for company so as not to feel so alone chatting and chirping throughout. It's only being officially released in America in February. PS. It's the Official submission of Denmark for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 96th Academy Awards in 2024.
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Post by SockyMcSockface on Jan 1, 2024 1:31:19 GMT
That guy who runs the Guess the Dead Guy in the Box contest said it was no Crank: High Voltage, and I believe him because he is a genius. Are you one of Dracula's sock accounts? What gives you the idea that I am a sock?
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Post by jeffersoncody on Jan 1, 2024 9:32:36 GMT
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Post by NoRevisionism on Jan 1, 2024 12:42:07 GMT
Is there any full frontal nudity?
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Post by blacktothefuture on Jan 1, 2024 12:48:25 GMT
Pass for me. It’s in some other language than English. 😞 Okay Casey, allow me to recommend another high quality film for you that is in English. Why don't you step out of your comfort zone and watch the brilliant English language American film THE HOLDOVERS (2023), a potent comedy-drama starring Paul Giamatti and directed by Alexander Payne - who also made the masterful comedy classic SIDEWAYS. It starts off really funny, but then it gets more dramatic and ends being extremely moving, thought provoking and strangely inspiring. It's about three very sad people who get stuck together for the Christmas holidays at an Elitist boarding school. The HOLDOVERS made me both laugh and cry, and I felt real good after I finished. The 2nd photo means this movie is a non-starter for MAGAs like swimm.
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Post by Rob801 on Jan 1, 2024 13:45:25 GMT
THE PROMISED LAND (2023). My Rating: 10 out of 10. Who says they don't still make 'em like they used to? This searing, emotionally potent and superbly acted Danish film is both intimate and epic and makes for riveting, moving and intense cinema for adults. It's unmissable and most Highly Recommended, and it comes with an ending which will knock your socks off. Ironically, this brilliant, superbly photographed film may miss out on a much deserved Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film because the cast is "not diverse enough". Interestingly, the film - which The Hollywood Reporter called "a gripping Nordic western", "does have a big plotline about a girl of color who is being subjected to racism. The writer-director Nikolaj Arcel (who also gave us the Academy Award nominated A Royal Affair) noted to the press that he wanted his film to be historically accurate and pointed out that this dark skinned gypsy girl was almost certainly the only person of color in the entire country of Denmark in the 1750s. The great Danish actor Mads Mikkelson serves up one of the best performances of his distinguished career and is unforgettable as "Ludvig Kahlen who pursued his lifelong dream: To make the heath bring him wealth and honor". Mikkelsen, whose range seems limitless, absolutely smolders in the role. What an actor. It’s times like this I am glad I am fluent in Danish.
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Post by jeffersoncody on Jan 1, 2024 18:14:06 GMT
THE PROMISED LAND (2023). My Rating: 10 out of 10. Who says they don't still make 'em like they used to? This searing, emotionally potent and superbly acted Danish film is both intimate and epic and makes for riveting, moving and intense cinema for adults. It's unmissable and most Highly Recommended, and it comes with an ending which will knock your socks off. Ironically, this brilliant, superbly photographed film may miss out on a much deserved Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film because the cast is "not diverse enough". Interestingly, the film - which The Hollywood Reporter called "a gripping Nordic western", "does have a big plotline about a girl of color who is being subjected to racism. The writer-director Nikolaj Arcel (who also gave us the Academy Award nominated A Royal Affair) noted to the press that he wanted his film to be historically accurate and pointed out that this dark skinned gypsy girl was almost certainly the only person of color in the entire country of Denmark in the 1750s. The great Danish actor Mads Mikkelson serves up one of the best performances of his distinguished career and is unforgettable as "Ludvig Kahlen who pursued his lifelong dream: To make the heath bring him wealth and honor". Mikkelsen, whose range seems limitless, absolutely smolders in the role. What an actor. It’s times like this I am glad I am fluent in Danish. You speak Danish, for real, Rob?
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Post by jeffersoncody on Jan 1, 2024 20:48:27 GMT
Is there any full frontal nudity? Not really, but there are sex scenes and it's graphically violent at times. The film's power comes from the strength of its characters and what the film's protagonist is prepared to sacrifice and do to achieve his dream.
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Post by hugsfromlv426 on Jan 1, 2024 21:25:43 GMT
Is there any full frontal nudity? Not really, but there are sex scenes and it's graphically violent at times. The film's power comes from the strength of its characters and what the film's protagonist is prepared to sacrifice and do to achieve his dream. Can any of the violence compare with the sheer awesomeness of this?
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Post by jeffersoncody on Jan 1, 2024 22:29:10 GMT
Not really, but there are sex scenes and it's graphically violent at times. The film's power comes from the strength of its characters and what the film's protagonist is prepared to sacrifice and do to achieve his dream. Can any of the violence compare with the sheer awesomeness of this? "This video is not available".
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Post by hugsfromlv426 on Jan 1, 2024 22:31:10 GMT
Can any of the violence compare with the sheer awesomeness of this? "This video is not available". That sucks. It is pure awesome.
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Post by Rob801 on Jan 1, 2024 23:35:37 GMT
It’s times like this I am glad I am fluent in Danish. You speak Danish, for real, Rob? Yep, lived there for 22 years, though I have a thick American accent… I’m sure my spoken Danish has suffered not living there since 18’ as well (shit time flies). But I still speak to friends over there in Danish. Bought my new MBP a couple years ago with a Danish keyboard (for the three letters Æ, Ø, and Å). I read the Stig Larsen trilogy (dragon tattoo) in Danish. Was kind of cool on Into the Wild as well… when he meets the two Danes on the Colorado river who were speaking Danish between themselves. No subs provided, but I understood every word :). Amazing how many dialects/accents there are for such a small country.
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Post by NoRevisionism on Jan 2, 2024 0:34:41 GMT
Is there any full frontal nudity? Not really, but there are sex scenes and it's graphically violent at times. The film's power comes from the strength of its characters and what the film's protagonist is prepared to sacrifice and do to achieve his dream. meh, but ok, not into anything graphically sexually violent, but I'm curious about the movie, and I'll find it and check it out, nothing wrong with being challenged and open-minded.....
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Post by jeffersoncody on Jan 2, 2024 8:03:44 GMT
Not really, but there are sex scenes and it's graphically violent at times. The film's power comes from the strength of its characters and what the film's protagonist is prepared to sacrifice and do to achieve his dream. meh, but ok, not into anything graphically sexually violent, but I'm curious about the movie, and I'll find it and check it out, nothing wrong with being challenged and open-minded..... There is nothing graphically sexually violent in the movie, the big sex scene - woman on top, is beautiful and urgent. I do think you will like the story and the realism which it is told. Glad you are open-minded NoRevs.
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Post by NoRevisionism on Jan 2, 2024 8:55:37 GMT
meh, but ok, not into anything graphically sexually violent, but I'm curious about the movie, and I'll find it and check it out, nothing wrong with being challenged and open-minded..... There is nothing graphically sexually violent in the movie, the big sex scene - woman on top, is beautiful and urgent. I do think you will like the story and the realism which it is told. Glad you are open-minded NoRevs. this is the problem I have when everything on YouPorn is a repeat at this point
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