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MehGuy · Mar 18, 2021

I will say I never really found Mel Brook comedies very funny.. even Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles (besides the Where are the white woman at? line.. lol).

Monty Python came out around the same time and while I find the TV show mostly overrated.. their comedy films were pure gold.. and haven't aged at all.

timothyu · Mar 18, 2021

MehGuy said:
It will also probably be animated with some cheap computer program. *shudders*.

Not to worry. Most of the good classic animations of the 20th century are being 'cancelled' and the new ones will have so much politically correct content there won't be room for a story, so why bother. Enjoyment has been replace with self interest.

MehGuy · Mar 18, 2021

timothyu said:
Not to worry. Most of the good classic animations of the 20th century are being 'cancelled' and the new ones will have so much politically correct content there won't be room for a story, so why bother. Enjoyment has been replace with self interest.

I'm sure this cancel culture and hyper sensitivity towards any hint of racism/sexism will pass.. in the long run.. a lot of these properties will come back. We're just in the midst of some hysteria..

timothyu · Mar 18, 2021

MehGuy said:
We're just in the midst of some hysteria..

Agreed...but hysteria lasts a long time. The last hysteria comparable to the MeToo, Cancel, etc movements was the McCarthy era. It is too bad it can't remain where it originated in the US but instead spreads around the world like a virus. I wonder if mandatory social media filters would flatten the curve.

MehGuy · Mar 18, 2021

timothyu said:
Agreed...but hysteria lasts a long time. The last hysteria comparable to the MeToo, Cancel, etc movements was the McCarthy era. It is too bad it can't remain where it originated in the US but instead spreads around the world like a virus. I wonder if mandatory social media filters would flatten the curve.

Yeah it's going to last a while.. and get to a point where the population at large becomes disillusioned about it and the hysteria pretty much fades away overnight.

I do hope at least.. this hysteria provides inspiration for a new generation of artists. Who go on to create amazing work. Sadly I think art often needs something to rebel against or else it can become uninspired and lazy.

timothyu · Mar 18, 2021

MehGuy said:
Sadly I think art often needs something to rebel against or else it can become uninspired and lazy.

Exactly but like the language of some comedians it takes the easy route in pushing boundaries and just becomes juvenile.

MehGuy · Mar 18, 2021

timothyu said:
Exactly but like the language of some comedians it takes the easy route in pushing boundaries and just becomes juvenile.

Like the Crowder types. Still.. for a few people.. I think this atmosphere will take them further than they otherwise would.

timothyu · Mar 18, 2021

MehGuy said:
I think this atmosphere will take them further than they otherwise would.

Hopefully as a backlash.

Robban · Mar 18, 2021

timothyu said:
It's the thought that counts

Of course, was just saying.

In the "What are you listening to" thread there some also not available.

Michie · Mar 19, 2021

Been watching Live From Daryl’s House most of the day.

timothyu · Mar 19, 2021

Nice of you to support unemployed former rock stars who didn't go into real estate.

Michie · Mar 19, 2021

timothyu said:
Nice of you to support unemployed former rock stars who didn't go into real estate.

Hey it’s a good show!

Chrystal-J · Mar 19, 2021

Watched 'The Nun'. It's a movie based on a true story of a haunted castle that a priest and nun go to--to try to figure out if they can help the situation. It's Catholic based. Finally something entertaining, but not offensive.

timothyu · Mar 19, 2021

Chrystal-J said:
Finally something entertaining, but not offensive.

So not a Hallmark romcom.

Chrystal-J · Mar 19, 2021

timothyu said:
So not a Hallmark romcom.

It's really scary. I jumped a few times and I never jump at the movies. Plus, it stays interesting and doesn't have a dull moment.

Michie · Mar 19, 2021

We could all flip it over to Lifetime for Cheerleader Abduction. I’ll make the popcorn.

timothyu · Mar 19, 2021

Brother Sun Sister Moon

MehGuy · Mar 19, 2021

HBO's Rome.

Have to say.. it might have been a magnificent empire in the ancient world.. but it caused untold suffering to millions of people. Can't imagine the sorrows people experienced.. imagine the romans invading your village and killings everyone you loved then sending you away from your homeland into a brutal life of slavery.

Michie · Mar 19, 2021

MehGuy said:
HBO's Rome.

Have to say.. it might have been a magnificent empire in the ancient world.. but it caused untold suffering to millions of people. Can't imagine the sorrows people experienced.. imagine the romans invading your village and killings everyone you loved then sending you away from your homeland into a brutal life of slavery.

I want to see that but have not delved into it yet.

MehGuy · Mar 19, 2021

The roman senate or whatever scene makes me laugh.. a bunch of old men sitting around in bathrobes yelling at each other.. it's like they're at the sauna or something..

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