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by Cassius Clay
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:17 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

A classic. The type of movie you catch on tv and watch to the end no matter how far along it is. Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgJ2CaTfaxU&t=70s[/youtube]
by Cassius Clay
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:16 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

Who the hell is that? Paul Giamatti's son?
by Cassius Clay
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

Usual jokester, Dr Ian Malcolm, surprisingly kills the celebratory mood with a sobering point



Goldblum was the shit in this movie
by Cassius Clay
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:42 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

The ending of Splash struck me because on one hand, it seemed so abrupt and bittersweet(Like, you're really just gonna leave John Candy behind? Are you sure you wanna go live with these freaky fish people forever?)...But, paradoxically, feels satisfying in it's conclusion. https://www.youtube.com/wa...
by Cassius Clay
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:17 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

I vaguely remember BMW starting to get silly. I think I kinda outgrew it and didn't watch it to the end.
by Cassius Clay
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Big Little Lies
Replies: 4
Views: 2003

Re: Big Little Lies

Fair enough.
by Cassius Clay
Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.
Replies: 30
Views: 8230

Re: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.

I think it's a bit...no... a lot disingenuous to pretend that anyone who voted for Clinton, including strongly anti-war far-leftists, tacitly approve of war with Syria. It must be that nice to have choosing the POTUS - a decision that involves multiple issues, dimensions and conflicting high-stakes ...
by Cassius Clay
Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Shame I voted third party
Replies: 5
Views: 2481

Re: Shame I voted third party

And Gorsuch on the Supreme Court. And the rollbacks to climate change and environmental policies, fair pay and safe workplace orders, FCC regulations and internet privacy, and plans to ramp up the war on drugs. But hey, it's only been a few months. I'm sure he'll start behaving differently than Cli...
by Cassius Clay
Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Shame I voted third party
Replies: 5
Views: 2481

Re: Shame I voted third party

Is this meant to be another patented "both sides are the same" argument? As I've said already...if you cannot criticize the Dems and their candidates without perpetuating a false equivalence narrative, you're an asshole. An asshole willing to throw women and minorities under the bus for pe...
by Cassius Clay
Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Sequels that were better than the first one
Replies: 25
Views: 6746

Re: Sequels that were better than the first one

^There was no way Bourne Supremacy was better than Bourne Identity. It goes like this: Ultimatum > Identity > Supremacy/Legacy Ultimatum is really considered the best one? If so, that's quite an achievement because it's highly unusual for the 3rd installment of a franchise to be considered better t...
by Cassius Clay
Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:18 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Big Little Lies
Replies: 4
Views: 2003

Re: Big Little Lies

Ha. Maybe I'm bad at watching tv, but I think her point wasn't that she was honestly expecting Cthulhu to show up...but that the show kept hinting at an otherworldly element even after it was clear that it had nothing to do with the conclusion. Like, it feels like the writers keep telling the viewer...
by Cassius Clay
Sun Apr 09, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Big Little Lies
Replies: 4
Views: 2003

Big Little Lies

Wow. 9/10. Would watch again. Acting is great. Perfect pacing. 7 part series on HBO. Very dark feminist themes handled with appropriate gravitas. Someone said it had all the themes of 'True Detective'(abuse, muder, mystery, pretty visuals and landscapes) except that the ending didn't "gaslight ...
by Cassius Clay
Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.
Replies: 30
Views: 8230

Re: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.

That's very dumb. But it does demonstrate my point that it's clearly not "obvious" that "Democrats = just politicians and shit"..since, according to you, it means anyone who voted for Hillary...even if they're socialists or republicans. [none] Clinton was clear and consistent abo...
by Cassius Clay
Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.
Replies: 30
Views: 8230

Re: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.

And the republican base has never fundamentally had an issue with socialism. The issue is that they just want socialism for themselves...and all their politicians need to do is force them to choose between racism and socialism and they'll choose racism every fucking time. "The Left" refuse...
by Cassius Clay
Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.
Replies: 30
Views: 8230

Re: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.

"Obviously" my fucking ass. Be specific if you mean the Dem establishment. And even when you criticize the establishment, there's a responsible way to do so...and this is key: KEEPING IN MIND THAT THE BASE CONSISTS OF VULNERABLE MINORITIES. Even Dem pundits, reporters and politicians do no...
by Cassius Clay
Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Why the alt-left is a problem, too
Replies: 52
Views: 11499

Re: Why the alt-left is a problem, too

We are superficially in agreement. But there's something much deeper here. The Left has a deeper problem than a few groups of assholes that need to be purged.
by Cassius Clay
Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.
Replies: 30
Views: 8230

Re: so I guess we're at war with Syria now.

Given that the Democratic base is women and minorities, the way socialists talk about dems really rubs me the wrong way. Who are "all the Dems"? There is a responsible way to criticize the Democrats. This reckless tribalist fuckshit has to stop. Leftists played a significant role by helpin...
by Cassius Clay
Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Why the alt-left is a problem, too
Replies: 52
Views: 11499

Re: Why the alt-left is a problem, too

Few more issues with the alt/white/asshole/whateveryouwannacallit left: 1) One of my strongest-held political principles is following the lead of the marginalized. Many seem to really struggle with this notion for some reason. But if you understand enough about oppression and intersectionality it re...
by Cassius Clay
Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Pepsi
Replies: 22
Views: 7178

Re: Pepsi

I was so moved that a single tear ran down my face and over my lips. It tasted like Pepsi.
by Cassius Clay
Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:32 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Sequels that were better than the first one
Replies: 25
Views: 6746

Re: Sequels that were better than the first one

Can't think of any, but Terminator 2 is the truest one.

Maybe Bourne Supremacy?
by Cassius Clay
Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Touching movie scenes
Replies: 62
Views: 11659

Re: Touching movie scenes

"A woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets."

- Adolf Hitler
by Cassius Clay
Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:51 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Touching movie scenes
Replies: 62
Views: 11659

Re: Touching movie scenes

On the surface it seems like a happy ending, but it's actually quite sad...and the flute is very haunting.

by Cassius Clay
Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:58 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

What a little bitch.

by Cassius Clay
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: Imagine someone just waking up from a coma to discover Trump is president
Replies: 8
Views: 3107

Re: Imagine someone just waking up from a coma to discover Trump is president

Yeah, I considered circumstances where people were simply unable to follow the news. I was thinking of people who are able to but choose not to because of their lifestyle, and how funny that would be...especially if they're familiar with Trump already. I can understand not wanting to tell your kid t...
by Cassius Clay
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: Look at this fucking tweet
Replies: 2
Views: 1577

Look at this fucking tweet

https://twitter.com/dril/status/256431328592011266

I'm alone in my apt business center and I've been laughing uncontrollably for 15 mins. I can't stop...please send help.

There are a bunch of really funny mofos on twitter...Jesus Christ.
by Cassius Clay
Sun Mar 19, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Imagine someone just waking up from a coma to discover Trump is president
Replies: 8
Views: 3107

Re: Imagine someone just waking up from a coma to discover Trump is president

I was actually wondering if it's possible for someone to be so oblivious to what's going on in the world(like, all they care about is partying or some shit) that they are unaware that Trump is President.
by Cassius Clay
Sun Mar 19, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Unvoiced_Apollo's 2017 Movies
Replies: 31
Views: 7190

Re: Unvoiced_Apollo's 2017 Movies

If there's no sex scene in the new Beauty and the Beast, I'm not interested.
by Cassius Clay
Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

@Apollo Nope

@Gendo You can't just start watch BMW as an adult! That's like if I just started watching 'Degrassi' today or some shit.

@Bruce My middle school friday nights were all about that TGIF lineup. Boy meets world, Family matters, Sabrina, Step-by-step...all that shit. Topanga was cute.
by Cassius Clay
Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Umm who knew Miley had this kind of voice?
Replies: 6
Views: 2949

Re: Umm who knew Miley had this kind of voice?

Miley surprised me because she's usually trash. This style actually suits her.

Beyonce made a song with the Dixie Chicks called 'Daddy lessons'...which I like.
by Cassius Clay
Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:01 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

He's been savage for a long time. Did you ever watch Boy Meets World?
by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Why the alt-left is a problem, too
Replies: 52
Views: 11499

Re: Why the alt-left is a problem, too

It's not about policing people's inner worlds. I don't have a problem with people acknowledging their bigotry as long as their working on it. The point is that you don't get to use anti-black racial abuse, but claim you're an ally because you believe in my rights. You don't get to revel in your bigo...
by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Why the alt-left is a problem, too
Replies: 52
Views: 11499

Re: Why the alt-left is a problem, too

Recently saw a leftist insist that you can be on the left even if you hate blacks/gays/women/etc...as long as you believe everyone deserves equal rights. That's alt-left bs. But, I suspect that there are many on the broader left who secretly believe this on some level(or lack introspection because t...
by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: Why the alt-left is a problem, too
Replies: 52
Views: 11499

Re: Why the alt-left is a problem, too

The part where you want Americans dead... Edit: To clarify something(and maybe this isn't a relevant distinction), I didn't outright call you a brocialist...it's more like you're flirting with brocialism...even though you've criticized it. Which is part of my frustrating with the broader left. The L...
by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:20 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

And I've never even seen this frickin movie but I've seen this trailer countless times. It was one of the preview trailers on my Ninja Turtles 2 tape. Now I'm nostalgic over a fucking movie I've never even seen.

by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:13 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

Remember this Mask of Zorro trailer? I do..it was awesome.

by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:08 am
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

You bastards...
by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: Why the alt-left is a problem, too
Replies: 52
Views: 11499

Re: Why the alt-left is a problem, too

Yeah...cool your ears down. I'd say most doesn't apply to you.
by Cassius Clay
Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Why the alt-left is a problem, too
Replies: 52
Views: 11499

Re: Why the alt-left is a problem, too

One thing that always strikes me abut those type of articles Didn't realize you were Canadian. Came across this article claiming that hoop earrings are cultural appropriation: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/445611/campus-email-white-girls-stop-wearing-hoop-earrings-cultural-appropriation Thi...
by Cassius Clay
Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

It isn't either one of those. Eureeka's Castle comes up a lot when I'm looking for this show. Here's another weird clue that might help...it had music in it that sounded like the first 18 seconds of the music in this trailer: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWZtlD0mu-k&t=37s[/youtube] A...
by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Why the alt-left is a problem, too
Replies: 52
Views: 11499

Re: Why the alt-left is a problem, too

Not well-written(it's basically written for people who already think it's a problem), but there is a real issue that needs to be unpacked. I'm less comfortable with the rhetorical power of "alt-left" now that alt-right basically equals Nazi...but there is a significant, insidious, self-sab...
by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Re: Random nostalgic shit

I forgot how oddly charming this movie is, haven't seen it in years:

by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Random nostalgic shit
Replies: 37
Views: 7178

Random nostalgic shit

So, there was some weird children's show about a guy in a castle that I vaguely remember watching as a kid. I've been trying to find that shit for years but it's as if it never existed. I think he might have been a vampire, or maybe he just had bats flying around the castle? I don't think there was ...
by Cassius Clay
Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Her Opponent (genderswapped Trump & Clinton debate)
Replies: 4
Views: 1816

Re: Her Opponent (genderswapped Trump & Clinton debate)

There are a lot of things difficult to control for. Clinton wasn't as directly confrontational as Trump, but she had more presence and spoke with more conviction in her voice than the dude playing her(recall when she called Trump a puppet and said he choked), while the actress playing Trump actually...
by Cassius Clay
Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: I hate people
Replies: 72
Views: 14065

Re: I hate people

They do that shit to frustrate you and zap your energy. Remember that Toni Morrison quote about the point of racism...how bigots are never satisfied because there's always something else. That quote is very applicable to this conversation. At some point, it's got to be understood that, for bigots, i...
by Cassius Clay
Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Jordan Peele made a horror movie about racism
Replies: 31
Views: 6720

Re: Jordan Peele made a horror movie about racism

Yeah...the average rating may be 4.2/5, but there are a bunch of people rating it 0.5/5, which registers as "not liking it" and lowers the percentage. Since the percentage is simply based on a "liked it" or not binary.
by Cassius Clay
Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: Movies & Television
Topic: Jordan Peele made a horror movie about racism
Replies: 31
Views: 6720

Re: Jordan Peele made a horror movie about racism

It was 100 critic, 81 audience when I made the comment. Edit: I see. You either get a good tomato or a rotten one, and there's a threshold. If all critics rate it 8/10, for example, I think it shows up as %100. I think it's same formula with audience. Either "liked it" or not...and there's...
by Cassius Clay
Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I hate people
Replies: 72
Views: 14065

Re: I hate people

@opiate I'm not using "willful" with all the free will implications you projected onto the term. That makes things unnecessarily complicated. In other words: it's irrelevant whether you think of its as "willful ignorance" or "free willful ignorance". The point is that y...
by Cassius Clay
Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I hate people
Replies: 72
Views: 14065

Re: I hate people

I'm saying that there's a fundamental orientation problem some of you are overlooking. That orientation isn't addressed by dealing with the results of it...which what you're doing when you frame the issue strictly in terms of ignorance and irrationality. When you are acting true to your orientation,...