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  1. I totally feel that completely. What's funny/odd is, this sort of has the opposite affect on me when it comes to film I think. I mean, it varies, but for the most part it's these sort of things that grab at my fascination and make me want to dig deeper/re-watch/etc. When I can't relate, comprehend or generally understand or empathize it makes me feel a certain way that kind of begs at me to understand more, or at the very least study what it is I find so difficult about witnessing. This mostly boils down to character choices, like you said regarding The Wolf Of Wall Street. That sort of agitation really pulls at me.
  2. a Scorsese top ten is super hard for me. Probably changes a lot, but 1. Raging Bull 2. Casino 3. Taxi Driver 4. The Last Temptations Of Christ 5. The King Of Comedy 6. After Hours 7. Goodfellas 8. The Departed 9. The Age Of Innocence 10. The Wolf Of Wall street For those who haven't seen The King Of Comedy, it's such a departure and a super interesting character study. Very under the radar/underrated and definitely inspired films like Nightcrawler and Joker, among others. Especially Nightcrawler. read this scene spoiler after you watch the clip (I'm curious if the spoiler is needed)
  3. i always felt like it was a display of how tragically things can end up when you have a macho machismo attitude/approach to life. one of my favorite things about RB was its honesty towards the truth. It's also cool to note that though it was originally written based on LaMotta's book Schrader only found himself super devoted once his outside research led to him discovering information about Joey, Jake's brother who is completely absent from his book. The fascination that came from that discovery led to the film's strongest plot-line. also, one of the craziest fun facts is, while watching the film with his ex-wife Jake found himself overwhelmed by what a total fucking dick he is in the film, turned to his ex and asked "was i really like that?" her response was "you were worse." It's honestly hard to imagine worse, but at the same time i can believe it. i think a big reason behind my love for this film stems from how incredibly challenging it would be/should be/is to tackle a subject like this, because Jake was by all accounts a very unlikable person. He's definitely no protagonist at all, and it's different than with gangster movies and such, because this is just a jealous, curmudgeon selfish person who's success in the ring doesn't necessarily translate into an empire at home of any kind. as far as writing and structure goes, this film teaches that when you're working with something that lacks a 'good guy', the way to nail it is by being relentless and progressive in each moment that takes place on screen. it's fascinating to me that it's your top ten, but a film you kind of never loved. Do you think that's for simple reasons, or does it dig deeper into the possible anger towards Jake you feel while watching this?
  4. Ah, that’s why Raging Bull wasn’t number 1 on your list.
  5. I really think it is. There are so many different types of emotional shit- and they do different things to you, but this is the type of emotional thing that really, not just teaches you things, but...I can’t see a scenario where you don’t grow after watching it. You appreciate things in a far clearer way, and I truly don’t think any documentary or film in general will ever come with an impact like this one does.
  6. To me, nothing touches Dear Zachary. Nothing gets me more emotional. Nothing has affected me like this. I just got teary-eyed watching the trailer again, it's that insanely gut-wrenching and important. If anyone has seen it, and would like to discuss it please be very cautious about spoilers because I really, really hope those who have not seen this yet take the time to watch it. Do not give any spoilers without hiding it. One warning though: This documentary will without a doubt bring about a lot of rage and heartbreak from you. It's worth it though, because it truly is a special work of art. DO NOT research this movie before watching it. If part of you is considering watching it, take the chance and do not allow yourself any knowledge past perhaps the trailer.
  7. Frasier is in my top favorites. I've seen the entire series like four times.
  8. It can try to be whatever it wants, but nothing about Friends makes any logical sense, thus I can’t for the life of me understand its high praise. It also— I’ve never seen a show ignore character flaws so much which is one area in which Seinfeld blows it out of the water. The characters on Seinfeld aren’t the greatest people, and they face consequences regarding that in nearly every episode. Things do not go their way. They’re also not just magically rich to fit the show.
  9. i just think it's amusing to troll crab a post that isn't a troll. Comes off a bit whiney.
  10. And as fun as I’m having with this topic I find it...something... that when somebody simply expresses how they feel in regards to something you stamp the troll crab on it.
  11. You’d put Friends before Seinfeld- You’d put how I met your mother above the wonder years- You’d put it’s always sunny above cheers? You...think Negatively about Roseanne?
  12. This. This so much. Hey, fun song though. But I never clap.
  13. The Office doesn't hold a candle to Seinfeld. And really @ that Friends assessment? I genuinely find that show the epitome of overrated for several reasons. Seinfeld is the show about nothing where everything happens, Friends is just the show where nothing happens. The funniest thing about Friends is how insanely silly the idea of the whole thing is.
  14. To love Seinfeld is to understand that with every event that occurs in your life, you can point it to Seinfeld. It's ridiculous, insane... This show has an episode for everything you've experienced or can imagine yourself experiencing or every moment you ALMOST experienced. This last one is is typically summed up as "Man, I totally almost had a (insert Seinfeld character here) moment. For me, it 99 percent of the time always falls into George moments.
  15. in my top 3. So proud to have you on the team, buddy. *wipes tear*.
  16. @Melty MarkWelcome to the many, the as confident-and-proud-as-they-should-be, the Sein Field Marines.
  17. All day. Any day. Period. End. Of. Story. I about had a heart attack when I popped open that ...Friends... **shudders** thread and read the Seinfeld hate. Look, I knew going in to that topic I'd run into it. There are either or's in this life. You either adore Bright eyes, or you adore Death Cab For Cutie. Back in the day, half my friends rocked outward love towards TBS, while the other half, BN. Me, I skipped around holding my Straylight Run CD in the air like a flag for a country I'd be proud to be from. The most accurate to anything either or in this life is you're either ride or die Seinfeld, or ride or die Friends. Well FUCK friends. Bashing Seinfeld is UN-FUCKING-ACCEPTABLE. Let's go to war, assholes. I'm ready. I'm hungry. Seinfeld is the greatest sitcom of all time. That is not a subjective feeling, that is a mother fucking fact. I will gather up all of my reasons shortly, but I wanted to put this thread out there first. Also, if we're going to war I also need an army. Any volunteer recruits? @wannabe corn dog wanna be my top general? We gotta...find a nuke or something. That'll be in the examples of why. ,
  18. You will see in a few minutes in the entertaininment section topic I am creating. Put on your helmet, gear up for war mother fucker.
  19. Their best album in a long, long time. Again, 555 is fucking remarkable. Falls into my top 5 jew songs of all time. But I have a major bone to pick with you @Kay
  20. Loving what AEW is doing. So much.
  21. One Mil is so fucking 90s. I am digging this album a ton.
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