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Let’s start by saying the movie deserves more than zero Oscar nominations. I think that’s a fair statement, even though it had tough competition from great films like Boogie Nights and L.A. Confidential.
I felt sorry for poor Mikey when he died; it was such a cruel way to go. At least he never learned about his so-called girlfriend Wendy and his younger brother.
In one scene, I actually felt sorry for Wendy, too—when she and her father walked home after he caught her with Mikey. She stepped in a puddle and seemed to start crying when her father asked if her toes were cold. It served as a poignant reminder to viewers that she’s just a confused, sensitive, and naive child who desperately needs loving and supportive parents. It was perhaps the best scene in the movie.
Right now, none.
I recently finished How I Met Your Mother it's was nice in most parts.
People really watch it during the holiday seasons? A great movie but quite sad for the holidays.
I just read the first page of the discussion, and when someone mentioned the football scene, I thought to myself, "Wait... maybe he's autistic?" This could explain why he excels in geometry but struggles with English. Many high-functioning autistic individuals are exceptionally talented in areas like numbers, arithmetic, mathematics, and memory—or at least, that's the common portrayal in culture and movies. However, I know an autistic person who is highly skilled in Hebrew (his native language) and has even published at least one book of poetry. Anyway, it's possible he is autistic. Adding to this is the fact that his mother mentioned he was always "out" and odd since birth. It's quite sad that his parents were so preoccupied with themselves that they never thought to look into what might be going on with him.
This might explain why Mikey's reactions were slow.
Most of the time, I read the novel before watching the movie, but not this time. I wonder if there are any clues in the book.
I join in complimenting your post.
As young people, they apparently embraced the hippie culture in college, but it’s clear this was mainly to feel cool and fit in at college—not because they were truly progressive. When they grew up, like many baby boomers, they became part of the bourgeoisie, focusing on family, children, and building successful careers. I think Ted, Lily, and Marshall are all moderate Democrats, none of them leaning toward progressivism.
Ted is an everyday guy. I’ve never seen him as political person—he seems to care only about living a happy life. Marshall is a kind of environmental activist, rooted in the classic green community; but he tries to change the world through institutional means. Lily is definitely a moderate Democrat. I believe she would despise progressives and woke culture. Among the three, I think she has the highest likelihood of having voted for Trump in the last election, especially given her work as a kindergarten teacher.
Robin and Barney—there’s not much to elaborate on here. Both are clearly Republicans, which is one reason I think they make a much more compatible couple than Robin and Ted.
Sleepless (2001)
The Last Castle (2001)
With only 69 votes in IMDb, it's unlikely there's a DVD available, but the famous cast (Nancy Carroll and Gary Cooper) might give you hope of watching it some way or another.
You can find the DVD of the 1938 version.
Invincible (2001)
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This is history!!!
Amazing job Stonekeeper
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Interesting, I don't remember anything about that. Regarding the 1930s, is the reference to the "immediate suspect" connected to World War II and the Holocaust, or is it more about the criminal organizations that were prevalent in American cities during that era? It might lean toward the second option, given the themes of gambling and drinking, as well as the villain, who undoubtedly behaves like a figure from a mob crime organization. Maybe hint to Great Depression era?
Panic (2000)
A double-edged sword: on one hand, some memories can be too painful to bear. On the other hand, without them, you may be doomed to repeat the same mistakes. I would only recommend forgetting in extreme cases—situations where there is no lesson to be learned that could help you avoid future pitfalls or improve your quality of life.
Spot on Stratego. As you mentioned, the scene doesn't match the general atmosphere of the film. The scene being over-the-top and the lack of caution from both of them are the most ridicules parts in the scene.
The entire scene is steeped in absurdity and, to some extent, is chilling for an outsider observing it. Anyone watching them—which is practically everyone—can easily sense that something is off. It's not just the surreal image of the President of the United States dancing with the Chief of Staff; someone could have overheard their conversation. Dozens of people were near both of them.
Adding to the implausibility is the fact that someone at the event might have taken a photo or video of them. From such footage, their words could be deciphered through lip-reading, potentially using their conversation as evidence to implicate both in the murder
Conan is safe bet for celebs, he will not joke at their expense.
This is one of the reasons why they pick him.
Well done
Strange the off-topic didn't said anything about the "suicide" scene. I can't recall a case where someone committed suicide by stabbing themselves in the neck. The entire scene is nonsensical. There should have been security guards at the door, cameras monitoring both outside and inside the room, and someone should have heard the president yelling. Most bizarrely, a president dies under such strange circumstances, and the police fail to investigate the possibility of murder despite the unusual method of "suicide" and the presence of another person in the office. This person, notably, has a clear motive for revenge—his wife was murdered by the president's guards, one of whom left behind a suicide note confessing everything and directly incriminating the president and his staff.