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Management of Cultural Diversity
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Globalization means movement. People, images, symbols, information, capital, goods and so on increasingly move from one corner of the world to another and people communicate with other people many miles away. As a consequence, individual people are increasingly facing different influences and ideas from other parts of the world. People with a Catholic or Calvinist inspiration speaking Italian or Dutch meet with other people with a Hindu or Candomblè background speaking Hindi or Portuguese and feel challenged or inspired by each other. Global communication media like the internet and means of rapid transportation facilitate such encounters. The same holds true for multinational organizations that expand globally and thus incorporate people with all kinds of cultural orientations in their workforce. Organizations and societal fields such as the labour market, education, health care and arts and culture are increasingly made up of employees and citizens with different identities and have to deal with customers and citizens with diverse orientations and world views.
Thus, globalization and cultural diversity turn societal fields and organizations into very dynamic places and render individual experiences very exciting but perhaps also menacing to some extent. Societal fields, organizations and individual people are challenged by people speaking different languages, having different norms and values and adhering to different religions, which leads to new encounters and exchanges but also to confrontations and tensions. In many countries this new cultural diversity triggered by globalizations comes on top of already existing diversity in terms of languages, religions, ethnicities and racial groups, like in India, Spain, The Netherlands, South Africa, Mexico and Turkey. Numerous questions are raised in this framework, such as:
What does it mean to a hospital when patients with various religious beliefs need tailor-made care?
How are production and service delivery affected when people from all parts of the world come together to communicate and work in a company?
What are the consequences when citizens representing different identities, traditions, languages and beliefs send their children to mixed schools?
Do people with different ethnic backgrounds get equal opportunities in the labour market?
Cultural diversity entails both risks and opportunities. Risks: think of miscommunication, conflict and exclusion. Opportunities: think of innovating ideas, creativity and renewal of production and service delivery. Consequently, there is need for management, policy and intervention to deal with these risks and opportunities, i.e. to neutralize the risks and take advantage of the opportunities presented by cultural diversity. There are no standard management and policy solutions available so far. New answers need to be developed in each specific case, place, organization or field based on a sound understanding of the issues involved at that moment and in that particular context.
The aim of our Master's programme in Management of Cultural Diversity is, first, to equip students with the necessary expertise, tools and skills to analyze cases of cultural diversity in organizations and societal fields like education, health care, labour market and arts and culture. Second, based on such an analysis they will be able to design management interventions to neutralize the risks and to take advantage of the opportunities stemming from cultural diversity. Tilburg University is well positioned to offer such a programme. It disposes of high-level and internationally oriented expertise in the various relevant academic fields, embodied by teaching staff firmly embedded in and intellectually nourished by relevant research programmes.
Management of Cultural Diversity (MCD) curriculum starts with a full-time intro course in which the basic concepts and theories regarding the field of management of cultural diversity will be discussed. The intro course will be provided in daily meetings of lectures and workshops during the first two weeks. In the third week, students will be visiting an organization to have a first encounter with and study cultural diversity in practice. The course finalizes with a personal paper and two group assignments.
The second course is the full-time intensive Cultural Identity and Diversity course in which the key concepts of culture, identity, diversity, ethnicity, language, religion etc., will be discussed in details. The course will be provided in four lectures over a period of three weeks.
The lecturers and students will basically draw on the main disciplines focusing on these concepts: anthropology, language studies, religion studies, culture studies, sociology, etc. It finalizes with a pair paper about one of the subjects introduced in the course and exemplified in an issue that was in the media recently.
Parallel to these two courses, there is a small research methods module on Research Interview. The students learn to carry out research by interviewing people individually and in focus groups. In this way students acquire knowledge and experience in techniques of questioning, prompting and evaluation in a face-to-face context and online. Moreover, they are introduced in qualitative means for the analysis of answers, and in presenting results.
In the second unit the focus is on the intervention side of cultural diversity in two parallel courses. First, Cultural Diversity Policies in which lecturers will focus on experiences of cultural diversity in de sectors of health care, education and arts and culture and on the options available for policy development regarding these issues in these sectors. Second, Cultural Diversity Management, which focuses on cultural diversity in the labor force of individual organizations and its challenges for management, employees and management options available.
Both courses include an exam plus a research /site visit based on which students write a group assignment. It also includes a wider focus on cultural diversity and the labor market as a whole. The second unit also has a course on Ethnographic Research or Analysis of Variance.
Ethnographic Research starts with positioning the empirical interpretive or qualitative research paradigm, and more specifically the field of school ethnography, from a historical, epistemological and content perspective. After that attention is paid to three methods of data collection (conducting observations, conducting interviews and collecting documents) leading to an ethnographic corpus of (transcribed) texts, and to possible methods of data analysis, such as key incident analysis and (international) triangulation of observations and a socio-culturally oriented discourse analysis of interviews. In doing so existing ethnographic corpora are used. Finally attention is paid to the recent incorporation of ethnographic methods in the study of multilingualism in the field of sociolinguistic ethnography.
Analysis of Variance concentrates on regression analysis and analysis of variance. After completing this course, students should be able to choose and carry out appropriate statistical analysis for a variety of research questions involving continuous data. Moreover, they should be able to provide sound interpretation of such analyses and report their results accurately and accessibly.
Already in the last week of September, students register for a thesis circle of four students plus a supervisor. In this circle the students develop an individual problem statement for their thesis research. On the basis of this problem statement we have our Research Practicum in the third and fourth week of January and first week of February allowing students in their circle to develop this statement into a full-blown research proposal. After approval of this research proposal, students can start carrying out their research plan.
We very much encourage students to do their thesis project abroad to experience themselves what it means to operate in a culturally diverse environment. There or elsewhere they are also enabled to do an elective course that supports their thesis subject. That can be done in Tilburg University or in some other university of the student's choice.
Meanwhile we continue to have our circle meetings in real-life or virtually. At the end of June or the August 15th, students are able to hand in their thesis so they can finalize their program within one year.
In our view, students are participants when it comes to the exchange of knowledge that occurs every day at Tilburg University!
The Master's programme Management of Cultural Diversity (MCD) provides you (1) with the tools – knowledge, skills and critical analytical ways of thinking – to analyze, interpret and approach issues of cultural diversity, and (2) with the means to design strategies and interventions to deal with these issues based on this analysis and understanding, taking into account social and societal responsibility. These tools will enable you to perform your future profession in an independent way and on an academic level.
You develop into an academically trained expert in management of cultural diversity with the following qualifications:
You will dispose of profound knowledge and understanding of the central academic theories, knowledge and concepts regarding management of cultural diversity as a specialization of either Arts- and Culture Sciences or Communication and Information Sciences;
As a graduate, you are able to apply understandings, theories and problem solving into a definition of a problem and research question related to the management of cultural diversity in new and unfamiliar environments and consequently select the adequate methods of research to reach at valid and reliable results as well as well supported proposals for solutions and interventions;
You are capable of translating results into policy and intervention advice for (multicultural) institutes, (governmental) organisations and companies. The programme prepares you for analyzing issues regarding cultural diversity in societal fields as well as in companies and governmental organisations and to bring forward proposals for policy and management intervention. You will be able to integrate knowledge and formulate critical judgement including reflection on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of this knowledge and judgement;
You are able to communicate research results and intervention decisions and their underlying arguments and data to both specialist and non-specialist audiences;
As a graduate, you articulate knowledge of cultural diversity and its management with an academic habit that encourages and enables you to life-long learning.
Before applying, please make sure that you meet the following requirements:You have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as general Culture Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences (major Humanities or Social Siences), or Organisation Studies. Students with a Bachelor's degree in a different subject are most welcome to apply, but we strongly recommend that you consult us in advance for advice.An adequate knowledge of English is required. Please send us a certified copy of ONE of the following English proficiency tests: Academic IELTS (min. 6.5 overall/6.0 on parts), TOEFL (min. paper-based: 577, computer-based: 233, internet-based: 90; the TOEFL Institutional Code for Tilburg University is 9860) or Cambridge Proficiency Examination. The English proficiency tests must be less than two years old at the time of application.You are exempt from an English test:A) If you are a native English speaker, i.e. if you are a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States of America.B) If you completed all your secondary education in English. This only applies to scholars from the following countries: Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States of America.C) If you completed all your university education in English. This only applies to scholars from the following countries: Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States of America.D) If you have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma with English as the language of instruction.E) If you completed a 4-years Bachelor's program (of at least 240 ECTS credits) fully in English in an accredited University of Applied Sciences (HBO) in the Netherlands.F) If you completed a 3-years Academic Bachelor's program (of at least 180 ECTS credits) fully in English in an accredited Research University the Netherlands.G) If you completed a 1 or 2-years Academic Master's program (of at least 60 or 120 ECTS credits respectively) fully in English in an accredited Research University the Netherlands.In all other cases, please send us a certified copy of ONE of the following English proficiency tests:Academic IELTS (min. 6.5 overall/6.0 on parts)TOEFL (min. paper-based: 577, computer-based: 233, internet-based: 90; the TOEFL Institutional Code for Tilburg University is 9860)Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with a min. level of BCambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 577 TOEFL iBT® test: 90 Work Experience No work experience is required. n.a. Technological Requirements n.a.
Tilburg University offers scholarships for both prospective and current students. At Tilburg University we are committed in supporting financially talented and motivated students to study in our graduate programs. Below you will find a short description and a link to various types of scholarships which can help you finance your study at Tilburg University.
Please note that the number of scholarships are limited and mainly targeted at students with excellent study results. We therefore recommend you to carefully read the requirements and deadlines.
Scholarships sponsored by Tilburg University
Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Scholarship and tuition waiver for excellent non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Master's degree program at Tilburg University.
TSH - Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Scholarship for excellent EU/EEA students enrolling in a Master's degree program at Tilburg School of Humanities.
Tilburg - Orange Tulip Scholarship China
Tuition waiver for outstanding Chinese students enrolling in a Master's degree program at Tilburg University.
Tilburg - Orange Tulip Scholarship Indonesia
Tuition waiver for outstanding Indonesian students enrolling in a Master's degree program at Tilburg University.
Tilburg - Orange Tulip Scholarship Korea
Tuition waiver for outstanding Korean students enrolling in a Master's degree program at Tilburg University.
Tilburg - Orange Tulip Scholarship Mexico
Tuition waiver for outstanding Mexican students enrolling in a Master's degree program at Tilburg University.
Scholarships and Loan Programs in cooperation with Tilburg University
NFP Scholarship
The Netherlands Fellowship Program is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and offers a scholarship to students from more than 60 different countries. The NFP Scholarship is designed to promote capacity building, and is applicable to PhD programs or to one of the following Master study programs at Tilburg University:
MA in Communication and Information Sciences
MA in Management of Cultural Diversity
Research Master in Language and Communication
Research Master in Philosophy
StuNed Scholarship
Scholarship available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years of work experience in a development-related organization.
Conicyt Scholarship
Scholarship available for Master and PhD candidates from Chile. Tilburg University offers an additional tuition waiver.
COLFUTURO Scholarship
Loan-scholarship available for Master and PhD candidates from Colombia. Tilburg University offers an additional tuition waiver.
UAF Scholarship
Scholarship available for refugees and asylum seekers who would like to pursue their study program at a Dutch University.
Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship
Joint Scholarship Program for Chinese Master and PhD students, who will take a Master program or full PhD study or period of PhD dissertation research at Tilburg University.
FIDERH Scholarship
Scholarship available for Mexican citizens, with a bachelor's degree, that have an unconditional offer for a Master or PhD.
EUROSA + Scholarship
Part of the Erasmus Mundus program, scholarships for students and researchers from South Africa who want to spend (part of) their studies at Tilburg University. The scholarship is available for a wide range of study fields.
PENTA Scholarship Part of the Erasmus Mundus program, scholarship for students and researchers from Western Balkan countries, who want to spend (part of) their studies at Tilburg University. The scholarship is available for a wide range of study fields.
Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
Scholarship program for Turkish students who want to to follow a Master's programs at Tilburg University. Minimum stay of 3 months required, maximum stay of 12 months, scholarship covers approximately all expenses. The scholarship is available for the following Masters::
Communication and Information Studies
More information on grants can be found at Grantfinder
Excellence Scholarship for TiU students
Excellent students with a Bachelor degree of Tilburg University, can apply for an Excellence Scholarship. The scholarship must be used for a Master's abroad or a Research Master at Tilburg University.
On April 3, 2013, the NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) decided to award Tilburg University the education quality assurance label. This label "expresses that the internal quality care and the efforts of an institution for higher education to improve its performance in relation to the quality of its programs has been positively assessed by the accreditation organization."
The NVAO assessment panel has tested Tilburg University's policy on five standards: quality vision, education policy, results, improvement policy, and organization and decision structure. In addition, the panel explored three "critical themes" :
the assessment policy in the Bachelor's degree program of Liberal Arts and Sciences;
responsible citizenship in the Bachelor's program of Business Economics and the Master's program of Marketing Management, and
internationalization in the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Law.
The assessment panel concluded that Tilburg University is home to a vibrant and stimulating quality culture and has a relevant and widely supported vision on educational quality. The panel expressed its appreciation for the consistency of Tilburg University's quality policy, for example, in the development of research-based learning at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management.
The result of the Institutional Quality Assurance Assessment remains valid for six years. This label means that individual programs will be subject to a much lighter accreditation regime than if the university had not passed the assessment.
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One of the people that almost realized Free Energy ("Radiant Energy") was Tesla. In 1899 he developed a Magnifying Transmitter at Shoreham, Long Island (Wardenclyffe).
He was "helped" by J.P. Morgan one of the biggest crooks in recent financial history. J.P. Morgan was not aware of the real purpose of the transmitter. He thought it would be a radio transmitter.
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Why are all these innovations blocked?
It is very simple to imagine what would happen when we were able to produce Free Energy and a Simple and Cheap way to Cure Diseases. It would simply Destroy Western Economy and it would Destroy the Power Balance in the World.
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It is the main reason why all the people that are busy with this issue are blocked, killed or ridiculed.
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Ghost Ship. 6.5/10.
Sweet Rabbit
Night of the Living Dead - 8/10
Dracula - 10/10
John Carpenter's The Ward. 7/10.
Haunting of Cell Block 11 - 5/10
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Days of Future Past 9/10
Also have been having a Potter marathon
The Sorcerer's Stone: 7.5/10
Chamber of Secrets: 7.5/10
Prisoner of Azkaban: 8.5/10
Goblet of Fire: 8/10
Order of the Pheonix: 7/10
Half-Blood Prince: 8/10
Deathly Hallows PT. 1 8/10
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The Clown Prince of Crime
They Live 8.7/10
The Dead Zone 8.9/10
Videodrome - 8/10
The Bourne Legacy - 8.5/10
Star Trek: The Phantom Menace - 4/10
Star Wars Into Boredomness ----- 4/10
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Iron Man 3 - 5/10
Captain America: The Winter Soldier - 9/10
IM 3 - 5/10
CA:TWS - 9/10
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Dredd - 73/100
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How To Train Your Dragon 2 - 9/10
Edge of Tomorrow: 8/10
Frankenstein - 10/10
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Snake Plissken
Surprising you rated that Metachlorian POS that high.
I think he actually means Jar-Jar Abrams EP1 & 2. :lol :lecture
RoboCop 2014: 7/10
Not that bad, I liked the somewhat different approach to the character.
ParaNorman: 8.5/10
"He's probably up there fiddling with his ouija or orbs." :rotfl
Quarrantine - 7/10
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Gone Girl - 9/10 as a film. Maybe a point less on a personal level because of how uneasy it was to watch.
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) - *?* / 10.
First time watch.. yeah, I don't know. I guess I do like it, but I think I need to watch it again.
It has that Carpenter-esque slow burn thing about it - a great cast, plus the great old school practical creature effects etc.
Hmm.. I'll be back. :lol
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The Man Headed Dog was responsible for many a nightmare when I was a kid.
Deliver Us From Evil. 7/10.
Tell me about it, I totally wasn't expecting that!! :lol
That bit - & the very end scene with Donald; I always wanted to know where those scenes came from.
The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) - 7.5/10
Friday the 13th (2009) - 0/10
Edge of Tomorrow 9.5/10
The Ring. 8.5/10.
The Grudge. 8/10.
Pretty sure Darth Maul and John Williams' Duel of the Fates account for 3 of those points, if not all.
Raiders of the Lost Ark - 8/10
Always a pleasure.
The Thing (1982). 8.5/10.
Don't Be Afraid Of the Dark - 7 / 10.
It was a decent little film, but not my thing really. I liked the cast (I didn't realize there were so many Aussies in it :lol), but.. ehh.
Kinda boring, but some cool moments.
Minority Report - 7.5/10
The Exorcism of Emily Rose - 5/10
Sunshine - 9/10
Those might be the only silver lining to that disaster.
Halloween: My favorite Halloween movie. Has been since I was a kid. But man is some of the dialogue from Annie and Lynda cringe worthy. "totally, totally, totally, utterly fantastic, speed kills":lol
Alien: First time sitting through the whole thing. Even though I pretty much knew what was going to happen, it was still pretty creepy and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Dog Soldiers - 9/10
My favourite werewolf movie.
Great film. :duff
I just finished watching The Orphanage (La Orfanatos) - 7.8 / 10
I liked it - not the film I was expecting. After also watching Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark tonight, I saw lots of similarities between the two. Then again, you could say Pan's Labyrinth shares a few similarities with those as well.
Great film. :duffl
Yeah love it! :rock :duff
The Shining 10/10
Evil Dead (1981). 9/10.
FURY - 8/10
Should be more artistic visually. Third act is too corny and thus too dragging.
Overall - very good story with interesting characters, nice actors and solid cinematography.
I liked it much more than "Saving Private Ryan".
Halloween 35th Anniversary blu ray. 9.5/10.
I love what they did with the colors of this movie. The transfer was color corrected and approved by the film's Director of Photography Dean Cundey himself.
The neighborhood in which the movie took place, was shot in sunny Pasadena, CA. A few minutes away from where I grew up as a child.
The original movie showed bright green trees/leaves throughout and a very warm presentation. Well, the movie takes place during Autumn and Cundey finally made right on the colors and brought a more natural look. There's a more brownish-tone and oranges come through a little more, conducive to this time of year.
The movie isn't razor sharp and it was never intended to be. It still retains a little blurriness and grain you'd come to expect for a film produced in 1978.
Overall, a fantastic transfer, very iconic and memorable soundtrack, and what I think is the best release of this movie to date. Oh, and the story f-cking rocks too! :rock
Believe it or not, I've never it. I'm such a chicken. :lol
I just can't watch it; I know it's an iconic film, but I'd be very uncomfortable sitting through it.
The whole demonic / possession aspect of the horror genre, has never sat well with me. I'll never watch The Exorcist again.
Ever. :lol
See.. this is a film I'd consider owning on Blu-Ray - & I hardly own any.
I'm only reserving that format for the absolute best of the best in my view; stuff like Enter The Dragon, JAWS, the original SW, ALIEN, The Thing, Jurassic Park - etc.
Nightcrawler 10/10
That good?! I need to check it out. :panic:
That good! Terrific film and Gyllenhaal is disturbingly brilliant.
Ever. :lolThe Exorcist, 1973. Easily in my top 3 favorite Horror movies of all time and most likely at the #1 spot. I didn't watch it for the first time until the early 80's though. But when you read about how viewers back then were walking out of the theaters (movie hasn't finished), people throwing up and even some fainting, you just know this movie was ground-breaking. :lol
Richard Smith(may he RIP) did a fantastic job turning young Linda Blair into the demonic figure we've come to love/hate. He's the lead crew in the make-up and special effects for the movie.
Thanks for the memories Richard and for the many sleepless nights you induced on many of us. LOL!
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I never even knew about this film until last Tuesday night when I saw the trailer infront of Gone Girl. Looks great!
Definitely a sleeper with a last minute PR campaign it seems. Go see it, you will not be disappointed! :duff
Will do. ;)
BB&WSF
Ghost Adventure: Halloween Special in Ireland. 8/10.
I'm only reserving that format for the absolute best of the best in my view; stuff like Enter The Dragon, JAWS, the original SW, ALIEN, The Thing, Jurassic Park - etc.Treat yourself and purchase this one. It's the definitive version of the movie at this point. $20 at Wal-Mart.
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Nightcrawler - 10/10
First Blood. 7/10.
It's on tv right now, and I'm watching it :lol
The Exorcist, 1973. Easily in my top 3 favorite Horror movies of all time and most likely at the #1 spot. I didn't watch it for the first time until the early 80's though. But when you read about how viewers back then were walking out of the theaters (movie hasn't finished), people throwing up and even some fainting, you just know this movie was ground-breaking. :lol
Totally - it's an amazing film, & I have actually seen it a few times over the years. The very 'first' time, was in high school - early 90s. I watched it after school with a couple friends at someone's house, & it had no impact on me, for a few reasons I think. a) I wasn't alone, b) it was a crappy VHS copy, c) it was the old theatrical cut I'm pretty sure, so no extra stuff - & d) they were laughing & poking fun at certain scenes so I didn't get the intended experience. After that, it might've been on TV or something, & I probably watched it intermittently that time.
Fast forward five or so years later, & the special edition was released in all it's restored glory (for the time). Again - with a couple friends, only this time we actually sat down quietly &.. watched it. Properly. With all those extra bits. It floored me.. & I think we all kinda felt that way that day. :lol
You know NOW though, it may be different. I could well see it & not be anywhere near as affected, but anyway. Horror films don't bother me normally - except for a small few. I went through a stage in the 90s, where I was on a mission to see every notorious horror film I'd missed out on or heard about as a kid, & most were either funny, stupid, or cheap - but a few lived up to the hype.
I'll say this though, in the last decade or so I've seen a bunch of the new-Gen horror stuff - & it's an extremely lame shadow of what film makers were doing in the 70s & 80s. They have to resort to stuff like SAW, HOSTEL & Human Centipede to even try & come close to pushing any kind of envelope; basically to disgust rather than entertain. I respect good film makers & their work - regardless of the genre within reason, but the world of film certainly isn't what it used to be in a lot of ways.
Yes sir! It was Rambo marathon today on AMC.
Agreed. The horror movies today that resort to using excessive gore and inhumane treatment doesn't do anything for me. Right now, I enjoy the psychological thrillers. Take a look at The Conjuring if you haven't already.
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Treat yourself and purchase this one. It's the definitive version of the movie at this point. $20 at Wal-Mart.
I really need that
:goodpost: :exactly:
Yeah, I've seen the trailers.. not my thing.
I just noticed your recommendation for that 35th ann. BR of Halloween. I'm in Australia, so I'm not sure if we'll get that exact one or not.
That said, I prefer the original movie poster for the cover art, actually. :lol
Exists - 5/10
Glad I found a download of it instead of renting it. Acting and characters are atrocious.
Take a look at The Conjuring if you haven't already.
:goodpost: Good film. :clap
Morgul Matt
The last 'new' film I watched was Zodiac. Terrific film with great performances from the entire cast. 8/10.
Uncanny Web-Slinger
Alien - 9.9/10
Bride of Frankenstein - 4/10
Luther (2003) - 9.5/10
Bicentennial Man - 8.9/10
I watched this a million times and I love it, reminicent of the golden age of science fiction
And I love Sam Neil in this one, he can truly portray the kind of guy that knows all the answers to life's questions
What kept that 0.1 away?
The Wolverine - 7.75/10
no movie is perfect but for some theyre just that close
I'd say JAWS is a 10.
ALWAYS. :lecture
Yep. I'd add The Thing 1982 to that list too.
Actually - ALIEN too.
ZsaszSays
These are most of the "horror" movies. I watched last month.
Hocus Pocus 6/10
Trick r Treat 6.5/10
Halloween 1978 7.5/10
Halloween 2 1981 8/10
Halloween 2007 7/10
Casper 6/10
House of 1000 Corpses 6.5/10
The Devil's Rejects 7.5/10
IT 6/10
Jason X 2/10
Friday The 13th: Part 8 3/10
The Strangers 6/10
House of Wax 2005 6.5/10
The Taking of Deborah Logan 6/10
Mine Games 5/10
VHS 5/10
Carrie 2013 7/10
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero 6.5/10
Re-Animator 4/10
Scream 5/10
The Human Centipede 3/10
Oh, and I finally got around to watching Django Unchained. Damn near 10/10. I never give movies a perfect rating, so if Im honest Ill say 9.8/10
You're obviously a Rob Zombie fan then. :lol
Gates70
Technically speaking, the definitive version of the movie is in the new Scream set which includes the original mono track.
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I just finished watching Winter's Bone. I thought it was very good, 7/10. I've never seen Jennifer Lawrence on screen before as I have no interest in Battle Royale with Cheese or that awful looking Hollywood take on depression that is Silver Linings Playbook. But with Playbook it doesn't help that I'm not a big fan of Bradley Cooper either. But she really is quite brilliant in Winter's Bone & I can she why she's Hollywood's hottest property right now.
I do want to see American Hustle though. & yes, I know I'll have to endure Cooper in that. :)
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Actually you'll have to endure Jennifer Lawrence in that, she was easily the worst part of the movie.
I could say the same thing about her in DOFP.
Yup, almost took me out of every scene she was in.
I liked Winter's Bone too, it was a refreshing change to the usual kahkah that American cinema is plagued by.
JL gave a great performance in it, & so did the rest of the cast. Some confronting themes with a genuinely bleak vibe to it all.
I'll have to watch it again soon.
Shame too. I thought the cast was pretty strong, but she felt like dead weight in all her scenes. Hopefully beyond Apocalypse she's recasted.
I hope not, I actually enjoy her in the new X movies.
I'm sure she will be, you can tell she doesn't want to be apart of these films, the whole cast promoted the **** out of that film except for her.
She was too busy having her abnormally red bunghole photographed.
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looks like she is in apocalypse.
I know, we were commenting on after Apocalypse we hope to see her recasted since she's only signed on for 3 films.
:lecture While I generally like her (nice eye candy too) acting I feel she didn't quite live up to the rest of the American Hustle cast's performance, and IMO she's just cashing the check in DOFP.
~~I saw John Wick for the second time last night. I really like this movie quite a bit...nothing fancy, just straight manly action. 7/10. (Hopefully a great boost for Keanu)
Thats funny, I thought she was the best part of the movie. So dumb and annoying, yet conniving and manipulative. Amy Adams, on the other hand, underwhelmed me.
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Birdman, 8.5/10. Michael Keaton was good, Batman reference was great.
Snowpiercer: 7/10
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Neighbors - 7/10
Idiocracy - 8/10
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Ronin 47 - 8/10
Automata. 3/10. :lol Interesting premise. Falls past midway though.
The Book Of Life - 7/10
Everything it should have been, beautiful to the eye, funny, with a good story. My 6 year old loved it and I enjoyed it. Will buy on video.
Seven 8/10
The Raid 2. 4/10.
I, Frankenstein - 8/10 - awesome battle scenes
Hercules (2014) - 6/10
Interesting take on the story, but it felt really low budget. Glad I only rented this.
Maleficent - 9.5/10
Might just be my favorite Disney movie. Nobody else could have played Maleficent as well as Jolie did. Rented it on Redbox, but will end up buying in Bluray.
I wanted to see Maleficent, but never got around too it. Good to hear it's a decent flick.
Might just be my favorite Disney movie. Nobody else could have played Maleficent as well as Jolie did. Rented it on Redbox, but will end up buying in Bluray.Very cool. I was debating whether or not I should buy this one yesterday, sight unseen.
I believe Maleficent got very lukewarm reviews here but I took my 7 year old daughter to see it in the theater this summer and we loved it. I'm ordering the Mexican blu-ray since Disney stupidly isn't offering 3D in the US.
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Sounds good to me. Where are you ordering from?
Sanborns en Internet - -Maléfica Híbrido (BD3D + BD) (http://www.sanborns.com.mx/Paginas/Producto.aspx?ean=7509656305161)
I used Chrome for easy translation. Came to $33 USD which is as good a price as you could expect if Disney released it here. Otherwise you're looking at $50 or more if you buy it off ebay.
For any in the US who also want Frozen in 3D you can pick it up here: Sanborns en Internet - -Frozen: Una Aventura Congelada Bd3D (http://www.sanborns.com.mx/Paginas/Producto.aspx?ean=7509656304874)
that makes no sense, why would disney pull the 3d version in the US?
Disney has been doing that a lot lately, not sure what their strategy is, outside of irritating consumers.
Perhaps they believe they can make more money by rereleasing the 3D version in theaters or as a stand alone disc later?
Right now Disney is treating 3D as a "theatrical perk" like IMAX in the US for their straight studio releases (starting with Frozen.) Marvel and Pixar still get 3D on US blu-rays (thank God) but nothing else. Frozen, Maleficent, Planes: Fire and Rescue, Big Hero 6, and so on only get 3D at home outside the country.
Speculation is that since they already overprice their regular blu's that they don't want to bother upcharging 3D even further for a possible limited return. Who knows. Its stupid.
Some of Maleficent's panoramic country/kingdom shots were absolutely stunning in 3D in the theater so there's no way I'd settle for the domestic 2D blu.
Another reason to buy Maleficent on Blu-ray, its Tier 0 Picture Quality (AVS reference). Every scene is razor sharp and picture perfect.
The Amazing Spider-man - 6/10
Da Immazing Pidermah 2 - 4/10
Kick-Ass - 4/10
Super - 8/10
I'd take another kick-ass over the 36 Marvel films they just announced.
Another? Hell no. If 2 proved anything it's that the magic of Hit-Girl is gone. She's just another generic female hero now. The shock factor of it being a little girl goes a long way in the first one. Also two could not have neutered itself any harder compared to the source. It had no balls and was way too pc.
Agreed on HG, they just need to recast.. the dude playing Kick-ass is a good fit IMO. I enjoyed Carrey in the last one though. :lol
Also two could not have neutered itself any harder compared to the source. It had no balls and was way too pc.
So what was with all of Jim Carrey's crying about the violence then if it was so toned down?
KA was a terrible comic book. Sequel got everything that was bad about the comic and did it even worse.
The only good things about the first movie were Vaughn's directing, the soundtrack, Cage-Batman and little Moretz.
So the only good thing about it was the Director, Cast and Soundtrack? Seems like it may deserve a higher score from you then.:lol
Two characters =/= cast of the movie.
Directing and soundtrack only made it watchable.
The plot's garbage. The story's puke. The script's crap.
He was having a midlife crisis and it was right after a school shooting. What was so crazy violent in KA2? What scene wasn't something we could see at 7am on a Walking Dead rerun?
Yeah, that bit with Carrey was extremely stupid and pointless.
I hoped to get autograph on some HT stands at the premier...
I have no idea. I haven't watched either Kick Ass movie. I just remember him making news with his complaining and was surprised to read someone say that the movie had neutered violence.
cilantropants
Carrey was talking about gun violence specifically, not violence in general.
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Interstellar - 10/10
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Come on dude, not even JAWS is a 10 (almost though). :lol
I just caught Requiem For A Dream for the first time since 2000 - & man, I forgot just how intense this film was. Strong performances, great cast / story, the subject matter is pretty timeless, & great tone & direction. I'm also a big fan of Jennifer Connelly. :love
8 /10 :duff
Whoops, didn't realise you were the authority on what ratings particular films deserved.
Jaws - 10/10
I can't stand people that some people don't think a movie can be rated a perfect 10. I remember Roger Ebert giving films four states all the time. He and Gene Siskell gave things two thumbs up. I guess those were all wrong and should have all been 3.5 stars or only one thumb up?
True, a movie may not be perfect, but can't we overlook the flaws and just enjoy them 100%? Here are the first things that pop into my head as perfect 10s.
Star Wars - 10/10
The Empire Strikes Back - 10/10
Raiders of the Lost Ark - 10/10
Batman Begins - 10/10
The Dark Knight - 10/10
Inception - 10/10
The Prestige -10/10
Memento - 10/10
Gladiator - 10/10
Casino Royale - 10/10
The Bourne Trilogy - 10/10
Toy Story Trilogy - 10/10
I can't watch Requiem anymore, it's just too goddamn depressing and bleak. Although it's a fantastic film.
I wasn't trying to push anyone's buttons.. :lol
Really K07, you can't stand me?
Righteo then.
Enders game - for what it is, I was pleasantly surprised. 7/10
I can't stand people that some people don't think a movie can be rated a perfect 10.
Please reread my horribly constructed sentence and strike out the first "people." I can stand you but I do grow tired of coming in here and seeing the constant picking on 10/10 ratings. Movies are meant to be enjoyed. The cynical attitudes people have on the internet towards movies (and to the overpriced collectibles that we buy) is growing old. What would you rate Jaws if not 10/10? I assume that is your favorite movie since you brought it up. What moments of that movie pull you out of your sheer enjoyment and make you realize it's not perfect? All the movies I listed are perfect in the sense that when I put them in and rewatch them countless times, I never grow bored and I'm always captivated by what I see on screen. Does that mean there should be no criticism of movies or low ratings? Not at all. You'll notice that I left RotJ and TDKR off my list. Those are great movies to me but there are some things I do take issue with that do make me roll my eyes that I wish they'd done differently.
I didn't mean to push your buttons either but I feel every time I pop into this specific thread (which is not as regularly as other threads on SSF), someone is criticizing someone's 10/10 score. I just don't get that. :dunno
So my consolation is that 'you can stand me'? At least no one can say you're not a seasoned diplomat. :lol
Anyway, all good. As I pointed out in not so many words earlier, I was just being conversational & pleasant, nothing more. I'm one of the nicer members around here; I avoid arguments wherever possible, & the extent of my exchanges are some light ribbing & sillyness. I thought maybe Chaserfan was going to hit me with a conversational type response.. hmm. Next thing, I'm being called the internet police & that I'm shining the flashlight on folks. Come on, FFS.. :lol
It really seems like you to have to tread on eggshells with some people.. why? I know context can be lost in type sometimes - but really, there are understandably ambiguous 'were they being cool or having a dig?' type posts - & there are obvious obnoxious quips.
I don't know, the art of conversation looks like a dying art on internet forums - you're either labelled a troll, a mini mod, or a cupcake. :huh
IronFingaz
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Interstellar - 8.75/10
Loved it, but not for everyone.
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been having "nolan november" before I see Interstellar :lol
Batman Begins: 9.5/10
pretty much the perfect batman flick.
The Prestige: 9/10
Always loved this one.
Momento: 8.5/10
The Dark Knight: 10/10
pretty much a perfect flick.
Whiplash, 9/10. Great movie.
Chef: 8/10
Damn good movie.
Movie 10/10
Fight me over my opinion. I have guns. :D
3/10 2edgy4me
Interstellar has been getting a lot of great feedback.
Looking forward to watching it myself.
Interstellar 9/10
Some want to pick this thing to death but it's a highly enjoyable flick. Lots of good emotional moments and a little humor mixed in.
Eye for an Eye - 7/10
Kingpin, 10/10. Still my Farrelly bros. favorite.
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Haven't seen that in millenia, would love to see it again because I've been bowling for the past few years (drunk bowling, not any level of professionalism)
Interstellar - 6/10
Too stupid to be a serious sci-fi, boring narrative all over the place.
Watchable.
I Saw the Devil - 9/10
Oldboy - 8.5/10
Escape from Alcatraz - 9/10
Awesome film. It's on Netflix, I should give it a rewatch.
This movie was so messed up, I loved it.
Haven't seen Old boy, I promised to watch it with someone years ago :lol so I have to keep that promise :gah:
ISTD is excellent, I think it beats out Se7en.
That was my first viewing of Oldboy BTW, I dragged my feet and finally gave it a watch. I thought it was good, but not what other people make it out to be. The climatic hook of the film is pretty ****ed up.
The original version of Oldboy is better
I don't know, Se7en is higher for me, with Fincher's visuals and mood I think it's hard to beat.
But ISTD keeps you tense the entire time.
I'm more that sure I've been spoiled the ending of OldBoy, I saw a chunk of it with a girl friend of mine but I don't remember why we had to stop watching it.
I saw till the dude just meets the girl, so It's a fairly easy conclusion.
Yeah, that's the one I need to finish watching, I don't even want to see the new one, not even with Brolin.
That's the one I watched.
I love Se7en, but I liked ISTD since it was more shocking, and half way through the film takes a completely different turn.
I saw ISTD thinking it was a horror flick, I was disappointed at first but the disappointment didn't last long, much better than having watched a generic Korean horror movie :lol I too would give it a 9.
Btw: I-STD sounds like a completely different movie.
Haven't seen Oldboy, I promised to watch it with someone years ago :lol so I have to keep that promise :gah:
Man up and watch "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" + "Oldboy" + "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance" in one sitting.
Interstellar VS Apollo 13. Go!
Apollo 13 > Interstellar
B-but, but... muh promise!
I'll end up watching it I know, I'll just have to pretend I didn't watch it :lol
Are they connected? Is it a trilogy?
I plan on watching the other two this week.
They are connected thematically.
Chan-wook never intend them to be a trilogy but they are really powerful together.
RE: Kick-Ass 2
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Caught this on AMC in sixth grade. Despite its three-hour runtime with commercials, kept me on the edge of my seat. Great escape film.
Oh cool, thanks, will definitely watch them next weekend.
:lol I can't wait to watch it now.
.. not really. :monkey1
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Godzilla (the new one) 2/10 and that's being generous.
But did you like it?
People either seem to absolutely love it, or think it's the biggest pile **** to come out of Hollywood in years :lol
I hope to see it tonight.
The reality probably lies somewhere in the middle. I liked RIDDICK's score for it. 6/10 I think he gave it.
Big Hero 6 - 8/10
I hope to see it tonight. As of right now, I expect to give it a score close or the same to RIDDICK's.
I'm afraid yours not gonna be as generous because I like McConaughey :lol
Well, when you put it that way. :lol
So it's really about a 3 or 4? :lol
His stupid voice alone takes off 3 points.
Yeah. :lol
I don't fly an endurance Spacecraft to be cool, I've always flown an Endurance spacecraft.
While I'm okay with MM, mostly due to True Ddetective, my wife refused to see the movie because he was in it.
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I can't stand McConaughey, but after True Detective and Mud, I'll give him another chance.
Aside from Matt :lol I have 3 films!
Gone Girl: 9/10
Holy ****. Seriously, this movie is so good!!! Honestly Affleck was great (which helps to feel comfortable in him being Batman :lol). Overall story was great, some little side plots and such that honestly I feel were pointless, but the overall end game was great. The soundtrack was great as it really played on the story and was befitting to the film. Can't go much into details cause of spoilers, but a film I certainly recommend.
Fury 8.5/10
Another great film. I think people went in this typecasting everyone, Shia being Witwicky of Transformers and being useless, Pitt being Aldo Raines once more, Bernthal being Shane; a surviving prick, and Pena the usual pointless character. Certiainly was not the case when I got out. The amount of emotion and physical strain of brotherhood and death on these guys was phenomenal. I truly enjoyed every second, and showed how much those guys had to endure. Overall display of actions and authenticity were right on the money. I recommend for those that want to get as close to Saving Private Ryan as possible.
Big Hero 6 9.5/10
Wonderful film! A great family watch, but the innuendos bravado by Disney were exceptional. Overall story was a bit predictable, but none the less it had its twists and turns. The characters themselves are relatable and depicted by such great voice actors/actresses. Another for the books in Disney!
I will however be buying all these films day 1! :rock:rock:lol
Skyfall:8.5/10
Kick-ass: 8/10
Tron Legacy: 8/10
Interstellar: 7.5
Might need to watch it again to differentiate the plot holes (if there were any)from things I might have missed.
Maleficent: 6/10
Pretty average film from beginning to end IMO, apart from some nifty special effects and great acting as usual from Sharlto Copley.
Holy ****. Seriously, this movie is so good!!! Honestly Affleck was great (which helps to feel comfortable in him being Batman :lol).l
Brilliant movie. Affleck has been making great movies for a few years now. He'll make a good Batman.
A three hour, bloated, convoluted, long winded mess. Nolan has got to be one of the most overrated directors in cinema history.
That good hey?! :lol
Yeah, I'm surprised I went way lower than RIDDICK did :lol
Told ya :lol
It wasn't even McConaughey that bothered me tbh :lol
Did you only see it just so you could post that? Surely you could have known you weren't going to like it and saved yourself the time?
Not bashing your rating BTW, just never understood why some people willingly see films they know they won't enjoy, particularly at the cinema.
Like others have mentioned, Interstellar is a love it or hate it movie for most.
Now that you mention it, Chaser, I do find it funny that people go see movies knowing full well they dislike the main actor, director or whathaveyou and then post a bad review. It's like bashing a particular Sushi bar you went to when you don't like raw fish to begin with. :lol
I've always been pretty indifferent of McConaughey, I liked him in True Detective, and Dallas Buyers Club, but Interstellar is the first movie in over 20+ years where he really showed me his skills.
Personally I thought the movie was great, but I could see how others didn't like it.
His best role will always be in Dazed & Confused. :lol
If people only went to see films they liked than this thread would be full of 8/9/10 scores. There has to be a few rotten tomatoes in there somewhere to spice things up.
I expected it to be good from the trailers. But I didn't end up liking it at all. Not everyone has to be in love with a film you loved you know.
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So it's pretty much what I said - they only go to see the film so they can post a low rating.
And I don't expect them to. It's just the way you described Nolan as the "one of the most overrated directors in cinema history", that made it look like you went into the film knowing you were not going to enjoy it.
But for it to go from 'good' from the trailers, to 2/10...damn, you probably should have walked out :lol
Saw it online :wave
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I was looking forward to this, but when I saw bad reviews in here for it I expected the worst. I didn't go into it thinking I'd hate it, but I didn't think I'd love it either.
To be honest, this movie is an experience in IMAX, maybe that's why I enjoyed it so much but watching a low quality bootleg could be a major reason why you hated it so much. Maybe if you saw it in the proper format you would have scored it at least 2 points higher haha.
Nah :lol I got all of the story out of it. What really made me pissed off watching it was the chaotic flipping back and forth between characters. That might of worked in TDK, but it bugged me to no end in this. And when it wasn't doing that, it felt like there were so many dry spots in the film where I couldn't hold my attention to it.
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So a cam rip? That has to affect the score somehow, no?
Yea I felt that way about Inception actually, for Interstellar I didn't mind it, only thing I truly hated was that surprise cameo that took a cliche turn.
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I streamed TASM2 and months later watched BD at home. Can't say it felt different.
That is just... wrong
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Nope. A bad film can be bad in good or bad quality :lol
I don't know why my opinion on things ruffles people's feathers around here so much. :dunno
Dredd - 7.75/10
Fun movie. I guess ChapStick for Karl Urban couldn't fit into the film budget.
There's certain movies that do around here. I guess Interstellar is one of them.
(And by the way, your Dredd score sucks! Easily a 9/10.) ;) :lol
:lol I would of scored Dredd higher, I just wish it was a wee bit longer. It felt like Die Hard: Dredd Harder :rotfl
The gratuitous gore and violence was great. Definitely not your daddy's Stallone Dredd. I'm definitely picking up the 1/6 Dredd :rock
I'm definitely picking up the 1/6 Dredd :rock
There's a 1/6 Urban Dredd?! :panic:
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Yeah I've just seen it on eBay. Looks awesome! :D
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Would flashy lights and 'splosions warrant a high score, despite a bloated script that's rampant with highly contrived and patronizing character monologues? Nah.
Definitely patronizing. It's too high brow, and RIDDICK was right that it tries WAY too hard to be smart.
Well, Nolan himself tries too hard to look smart.
Haven't seen it myself but I would think since the visuals in this case are part of the experience at least that alone would grant it a couple more points.
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Prometheus - 7/10
First tine watching this. Really liked the first half but once she got pregnant it went kinda all over the place.
Wasn't a fan of Holloway the hunky guy who somehow was the only one to be infected and had to have the obligatory topless abs scene for modern blockbusters. Shaw was okay but kinda wooden, David, Jarek and Vickers were the best characters.
Quite confusing. With Alien we didn't know where the aliens came from but we had a resolution with this it was left to open-ended and got too into the creation message and there were lots more unanswered question like what infected holloway?
From what I understood the Engineers created mankind then decided to create a bunch of biological weapons to unleash on mankind but were killed by those creations. But it's never explained why they wanted to destroy mankind.
The fast-track pregnancy was really poor as was the convenient surgical machine that was for some reason only programmed to work on men despite being owned by a woman and then the Alien was just left in there with no care at all.
I figured they hired Guy Pearce to de-age him later but since they killed him they should've just hired a more natural looking elderly man.
This last bit is more Of a pet-peeve. I font get other than to be all modern and fancy that they had the technology of this movie more advanced than the tech of the future movie Alien. They could've went lo-fi just as easily.
I liked Prometheus, but it's too slow and falls apart half way through. 7/10 seems right.
Reasonable score. I would give it an 8 if I'm in a good mood :lol
David, Jarek and Vickers were the best characters. Agreed, I also quite like Shaw.
Quite confusing. With Alien we didn't know where the aliens came from but we had a resolution with this it was left to open-ended and got too into the creation message and there were lots more unanswered question like what infected holloway? That was intentional though.
From what I understood the Engineers created mankind then decided to create a bunch of biological weapons to unleash on mankind but were killed by those creations. But it's never explained why they wanted to destroy mankind.That was also intentional, that's why Shaw is going to their planet.
Well, it was programmed to work on men for Mr. Weyland, not for Vickers, and Shaw left the Alien there because she was in a hurry, no?
Yeah, seemed unnecessary, the only use they gave to his younger self was the viral campaign.
In general, I think the movie successfully projected the big picture it tried to show, but it does have a lot of little brain farts that may not be plotholes, or small plotholes that ultimately don't really affect the main plot and message, they just make you facepalm often and take away from the rest of the craftsmanship.
Oh most definitely. Now I only have doubts for Gal. Hopefully that changes.
Agreed, I also quite like Shaw.
That was intentional though.
That was also intentional, that's why Shaw is going to their planet.
It seemed to set up lots of questions to be answered in sequels. Personally I prefer movies that tell a complete story, having one or two minor things to expand on in sequels is fine but too much was setting up rather than crafting a complete story for this movie
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: 8/10
thoroughly surprised with how fun this was to watch
At least someone here is paying attention. :lol :duff
Kingpin - 9/10
Falling Down - 9/10
Batman & Robin was automatically forgiven because of this film.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - 8/10. Much better than the first film.
Always love watching it, but it is weird to think that he went on to make those crappy Batman movies :lol
Falling Down is excellent. It's bang on in so many points it raises.
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I hated that movie with every fiber of my being. It's a rallying cry for scared, racist, entitled white guys with violent fantasies.
Seriously, can we incite more hatred through the use of stereotypes?
FYI - That movie was actually intended to be a HBO movie, but was given a theatrical run at the last minute.
Edit - Just my opinion, not calling anybody on here a racist.
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I'm white, and your welcome.
You don't have to be a target of racism to recognize it.
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I hate I can't rep you again.
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Falling Down - 10/10
Pretty much sums it up. :lol
:lol salt in the wound.
Dat sig is awesome GG!
Can't believe I haven't seen it before... Such a great film.
I caught it on cable like 10 or so years ago, I couldn't shut it off.
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:rock Pred is timeless. I still have a dream, to own all of Dutch's unit.
I would love Hot Toys to revisit the original Predator line and finish the unit whilst upgrading Dutch and Billy at the same time. :drool
If and when that happens, we need them to tackle Commando... and give us a Matrix and Bennett :lecture

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Donald Trump Clearly Has No Idea How Partial Birth Abortions Work
By Elizabeth Strassner
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The third and final presidential debate on Wednesday night was the first so far to really focus on what is, for millions of voters, one of the most important issues of the election: reproductive rights and the standing of the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. When moderator Chris Wallace asked Trump and Clinton about abortion rights, Clinton was resolute.
"I strongly support Roe v. Wade," she told the audience, which was an unsurprising response from the candidate who has consistently been active for reproductive rights causes and who holds the endorsement from pro-choice groups Planned Parenthood and NARAL. Donald Trump's answer, conversely, likely left many women with more questions than answers. One such question—does Trump understand how pregnancy works?
The candidates quickly became embroiled in a discussion about so-called "partial birth abortion." That phrase is a political, rather than a medical term, and it refers to late-term interventions into a third-trimester pregnancy that are deemed necessary to protect the life of the mother or in cases in which the pregnancy is deemed too dangerous, even to the fetus in question, to continue. Late term pregnancies frequently occur in instances of wanted pregnancies and are often tragic for the family involved.
On Wednesday night, Trump seemed patently unaware of any of this:
Hillary can say that [late-term abortion] is okay, but it's not okay with me. Based on what she is saying and based on where she's going and where she's been, you can take the baby and rip the baby out of the womb. In the ninth month. On the final day. That's not acceptable.
There's just one problem:
Taking the baby out of the womb at nine months is a medical procedure, to be sure, but it's one that results in birth. That is, Trump accidentally described a Caesarean Section.
Moreover, it's an inaccurate description of Clinton's position on late-term abortion. Marco Rubio tried the same line of attack during the Republican primary; his comments were disproven by Politifact, a nonpartisan fact-checking website, which explained Clinton's stance on the issue as follows:
Clinton does not believe that all abortion should be legal. Instead, she's said she supports restrictions on late-term abortions except in cases of rape, incest and when the mother's life and health are in danger. That's not the same thing as unequivocally supporting abortions "even on the due date" of the child. Such an abortion would be a purely hypothetical scenario; doctors said such a procedure doesn't make sense medically.
Before mischaracterizing his opponent's positions and possibly failing even to understand what an abortion procedure was, Trump already had a famously spotty history with reproductive rights policy. In particular, there was three-day period earlier this year during which he appeared to take five different stances on abortion in three days, including one in which he suggested that women who have abortions should be "punished."
Trump's vacillating on the issue smacks of ignorance, and this is an issue about which detailed knowledge is extremely important. As the battle for reproductive rights continues to wage across the country (and as it likely will for years to come, regardless of the outcome of this election), I would think even anti-abortion activists would agree that candidates should have a basic understanding of the procedures and biological processes they are seeking to regulate.


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From Karl-Anthony Towns to Kevon Looney, SI.com's Chris Mannix grades all 30 first-round picks.
The 2015 NBA draft is in the books.
Thursday's much-anticipated event began as expected, with Karl-Anthony Towns going No. 1 overall to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But the surprises soon started to roll in. The Los Angeles Lakers surprised many by taking Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell with the No. 2 overall pick, setting the tone for an eventful night. Jahlil Okafor went to the 76ers despite their bevy of big men, Kristaps Porzingis was taken at No. 4 by the Knicks (yes, drama ensued) and the Magic rounded out the top five by drafting Mario Hezonja.


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Virtual foyers and Zoom handshakes
How young adults are finding new churches when they can't walk through the doors
This article is part of our "Is the 'missing generation' still missing?" report to find out more click here.
I graduated last year, albeit via email thanks to the pandemic, as part of the class of 2020. Those three incredible years at University were much shorter, but oh-so much sweeter, than I could have imagined.
We didn't know back in March, when the university shut its doors, that our second term of final year would in fact be our last. And so, we submitted our last assignments, sat our last exams and finished our degrees all at a distance. Then summer passed by and September rolled around and I watched on as my peers moved home, moved house and started new jobs in new cities. In the space of just a few months, friends became teachers, engineers, doctors, civil servants, social workers, key workers, church interns and charity workers. And I couldn't be prouder of their transition to graduate life, particularly in these circumstances.
A church to call home
For some, starting a new season means looking for a new church community. This situation is not exclusive to students and new graduates, but it's highly likely for many in their 20s and 30s as life is often more transient in these years.
But how does church hunting work when walking into a room now looks like logging onto Zoom? What does it mean when getting closer to a new community can only happen from two metres away? And how does a church tell if someone new joined that week from the number on a YouTube analytics screen?
It's easy to feel disheartened. But I'd like to share a few stories from friends across the country of what it's really been like to find a church in this season to encourage you. These are the stories of what's going on across the UK as churches have stepped up and out to ensure that young adults have new places to call home not just for when the pandemic is over, but for now also.
Charlie and Boo
Charlie and Boo recently got engaged and Boo has a place to do a PhD at the University of Glasgow after the wedding, so Charlie has moved there ahead of Boo for a new job. They began asking friends, family, and googling churches, until their searches led them to a new church plant. After a couple of conversations online with the pastor, Charlie and Boo decided this was the church for them, so looked for a flat in the area. Charlie told me that "members of the church offered to look at the flat as lockdown meant that we couldn't do it ourselves." They even offered tables, a TV, a hoover, and various bits of furniture, all before they'd even moved from Bradford.
Since moving, people in the church have offered to go on walks to show them the local area, and Charlie even formed a support bubble with the pastor's family when first moving without Boo. I love how Charlie and Boo described the warm welcome they've received despite lockdown: "we thought we were moving into an area of deprivation so that we could serve the local community and church, but we've been so blessed to find that the local community wanted to serve us."
Lucia began a graduate teaching scheme in the summer in Northampton, where she knew no one before moving. After googling local churches, she found one that she was almost certain would become her home, but she didn't want to randomly join the Zoom service they were offering. Instead, she visited a church with an in-person service and surprisingly, Lucia loved it. She enjoyed how diverse the community was, "with so many different cultures represented", and cried for a solid hour afterwards due to the joy of being at a church again.
Unfortunately, Lucia only went to a few services before the church moved online and Lucia wasn't keen to join on Zoom yet. She's since moved back to her parents but has begun tithing to the church and assures me that she'll be right there, worshipping, praying "and probably crying again" whenever they meet in person because "it definitely feels like my home church in Northampton."
When Lizzie moved to London this summer, she started working as an intern for a new church plant, so didn't have to hunt for a church like others have. Joining a church, let alone launching a new church, in the middle of a pandemic, certainly has its challenges and Lizzie still finds it difficult living and working with people she barely knows. Even though she's been in London for six months, lockdown has restricted opportunities to build deep friendships. But despite all of this, Lizzie has been able to build good relationships with other staff who have made efforts to introduce her to new people. As Lizzie's friend, I am amazed at her perseverance. Although her job looks nothing like she expected before moving, I've watched Lizzie grow in new ways and I'm grateful for a church who have allowed her to do that, something that Lizzie herself reflected had been a real blessing.
Tom and Jo
Tom and Jo met through their church in Exeter, got married in the building, and were both on the staff team there. So, when they moved for new jobs a few months ago, this was their first opportunity to choose a church together. Like Boo and Charlie, they picked a church before finding a place to live. They watched a livestream which felt like a "low risk" way to find out more, and after a month of joining the livestream, they started to wonder, "how do you tell someone you're joining a church from a distance?" But they filled in a connect form and the next morning the pastor emailed to see if they had any questions. He said they'd usually love to have them round for dinner, but restrictions obviously prevented that. Instead, he said that him and his wife would like to go for a one-to-one walk with each of them if they'd like. For Jo and Tom, this was an excellent way to get to know people better, and they've since been on walks with others from the church to help them feel part of the community despite lockdown.
Each of these stories describes a different journey to finding a new church home, but it's a journey that many young adults are taking in this season. Some have been blessed by a warm welcome and support as they've moved to a new city. Others have struggled to make friends and engage meaningfully with church online. Ultimately, 20s and 30s are looking for a place to be present, a way to participate, a space to connect and a community to belong to. So, as a church leader or member of a church community, how could you offer that to them?
Many of these actions I've described haven't been particularly revolutionary but I can assure you, they have made an incredible difference.
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