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[durangodawood]

This seer or prophet or whatever you want to call her is funny. Back then she was respected as some holy woman... if she were born today, she'd be some crazy cat lady who'd try to give you rambling advice on a street corner as you tried to politely get away as soon as possible.

I met that woman in Toulouse France! She asked if I was American and then told me God hates Bush and all this bad stuff was going to happen to America. This was May 2001.

 

[MehGuy]

Watching that new Dahmer series on Netflix. The only reason I am watching it is because I heard it is trying to delve into the psychology of the man, instead of just shallow sensationalism. It's also apparently heavily relied on a book Jeffrey Dahmer's own father wrote. Trying to put the pieces together about what happened to his son.

 

[MehGuy]

All Quiet On The Western Front. I've seen the 1930(?) film, and the 1979 television series. Both good. Excited to see what a modern film will be like.

World War 1 wasn't the deadliest war in history... but I imagine it must have been one of the most psychologically brutal.

 

[MehGuy]

They don't need to add modern synth in this. I've heard this got good reviews.. but no.. that just takes you right out of the time period.

 

[MehGuy]

I do like how the battle scenes are shot. The 1930 one was revolutionary for it's time, with the realistic deaths. Back then death was kind of portrayed in an overexaggerate manner.. but in that film when someone was shot they quickly feel down. Nothing overly dramatic.. they simply just turned into a lifeless corpse.

 

[timothyu]

What? No death tremors?

 

[MehGuy]

What? No death tremors?

I don't remember. Been a while since I've seen that film. I'm guessing in some instances, depending how they die.

 

[MehGuy]

This Dahmer series has been more interesting than I thought it would be, although I hope they delve even more into the psychological aspect later in the series.

I do understand some complaints that it sympathizes the character... I mean what he did wasn't right... but I don't see what's so bad about trying to understand monsters and shining light that other people might not be much different if there were in his genetic/cultural shoes.

 

[timothyu]

I hope they delve even more into the psychological aspect later in the series.

Careful not to dive too deep, for we all have the same capabilities and may find our personal trigger

 

[MehGuy]

Careful not to dive too deep, for we all have the same capabilities and may find our personal trigger

I don't think understanding what makes men like Jeffery Dahmer tick would trigger other people to act the same. If anything, I think it'd help people like Jeffery Dahmer avoid going down that path.

Anyways, I found the series pretty powerful. Liked how they gave personality to the victims. I think the series had a lot of nuance. Might be a benchmark for future serial killer biopics.

 

[MehGuy]

Jeffery Dahmer documentary on Netflix. Think it's a companion documentary to the dramatic series.

Guess I'm somewhat obsessed with the case now. Before I didn't want to know anything about. Remember hearing about it as a kid... and being extremely disgusted. It is disgusting... but I just find the whole thing tragic now. Always did find it interesting how his parents (although now I learned it was his stepmother) still loved him and actually stood by him during his trail. I don't think most parents would put up with that. Apparently, he was neglected by his father during his early years, but he seemed to really turn around later on.

 

[MehGuy]

Night Of The Living Dead, accompanied with commentary from some podcasters I highly enjoy.

Not my favorite George Romero film... that belongs to Dawn Of The Dead. One of the most enjoyable movies I've ever seen in my life. Feel somewhat sad for him.. I don't think he was ever respected as an A-list director.. even though he had the talent.

 

[MehGuy]

Little Shop of Horrors. The original. I'll have to check the 80s remake soon.

 

[MehGuy]

Rewatching the Breaking Bad series for the second time. Been a good ten something years (besides the last season which I watched years later, despite being a fan of the show before it became so popular) since I've watched it. Not as magical as a I remembered it, but still good. I'll have to say I'm a little surprised that I kind of like Better Call Saul a little better.

 

[MehGuy]

Finally reached the point where Saul Goodman is in the Breaking Bad series. Odd, he almost looks a little older here. Seems more out of shape and a little less hair.

 

[Innsmuthbride]

Just finished binge watching Wednesday. It was very good, hope there's another season.

 

[timothyu]

Just finished binge watching Wednesday. It was very good, hope there's another season.

Likewise...

 

[MehGuy]

Rewatching the Breaking Bad series for the second time. Been a good ten something years (besides the last season which I watched years later, despite being a fan of the show before it became so popular) since I've watched it. Not as magical as a I remembered it, but still good. I'll have to say I'm a little surprised that I kind of like Better Call Saul a little better.

Never mind.. now I'm on season 3 and the writing (while good in the previous seasons) is really picking up on the quality here.

 

[MehGuy]

Been watching a lot of Breaking Bad this weekend. Almost up to the 5th and final season I believe.

Great escapism. Something I really need right now.

 

[Robban]

I like these vids for the sounds.