I actually haven't seen the three examples I just noted in my title but I know they're held in esteem by some, but at the same time not as frequently discussed as Blade Runner or Blow-Out or whatever, so that's why I mentioned those (and that's what I mean by "low key").
So, I think this discussion would work best if you mention more than just the obviously canonical or highfalutin picks--which are also welcome here, don't get me wrong--but everything that resonated with you from that decade.
I'm also curious about foreign films of the 80s. Basically, I'm looking for any solid recommendations here, even supposedly uneven or "shoddy" films that you think deserve another look. I'm particularly curious about less frequently discussed movies, stuff that has sorta been unfairly forgotten over the years and so on.
Other examples of 80s films with a good reputation but don't seem to be frequently discussed: Veronika Voss (1982, Fassbinder), The Year of Living Dangerously (1982, Peter Weir), Atlantic City (1980, Louis Malle), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989, Steve Kloves), Starman (1984, John Carpenter), etc.
I mean, feel free to share canonical favorites too--if you want to discuss Blade Runner, go for it. Just looking for your general thoughts on the decade, its overall quality, etc.
I don’t recall ever being so pulled in to a museum exhibit before, nor being so emotionally affected. We came back to our hotel and immersed ourselves in movies and documentaries.
The Museum came so highly rated and that was no exaggeration. Looking forward to many more visits!
I live in the US, the middle specifically so very Western in nature, and while its no China, privacy is becoming a harder and harder thing to keep up with bc of the advancements taken in technology that alot of people dont have the time or dont want to learn or understand. So when others dont share the same concern for privacy, its hard to do anything about it.
How can i go at explaining how when small problematic acts on privacy by large corporations (or anyone) go unchecked, it can lead to China levels of privacy invasion. And that regardless of if you think you have nothing to hide, it might get to the point where you will.
Hi all,
I'm looking for films like Videodrome in particular: absurd, black humour, mixed genre/media (animation and live action), examines the effect of technology and media on people. 80's visuals would be great, but more contemporary stuff would be great too!
I have seen my share of truly awful slasher films such as Pieces (1982) and Nailgun Massacre(it is just my personal opinion).Before, I always considered the zero budget schlock fest that is Violent Shit—yes that is its name—to be the worst horror film I’ve ever seen. Now I appreciate it a lot more, even if it was filmed on a camcorder, because I can tell these filmmakers put more heart and soul into their work than the people that made “Don’t go into the Woods.”
But wait, that’s not it’s full name. It’s actually called “Don’t go into the Woods...Alone.” With a name like that you would expect it to be some sort of parody, as the few defenders of the film claim it to be. However, even with the worst of parodies, you can tell when they’re trying to make a joke. The problem here is that the script is so unspeakably weak it collapses on itself within the first 30 seconds of viewing. I wouldn’t even consider it as a rough draft; it’s more of a basic outline when your creating an actual horror movie.
So what is exactly the plot? Here’s a quick rundown: Four friends (2 males 2 females) go camping at a National park, and some maniac is out killing all the other hikers. I’m not leaving anything out by the way, it’s just that basic. It’s about as lackluster as receiving an undecorated birthday cake. One dimensional isn’t enough to describe our protagonists, Skyrim NPCs have more emotional depth than them. They have no backstories nor interesting personalities; they’re just college kids who...just happen to like camping. Many heroes and heroines in these kind of movies are hit or miss, and whether or not you cheer for them is up to you. Here, it is impossible to ever route for these guys, not because they’re despicable, but because they are so terribly boring and static that at times, they don’t even seem remotely human.
The dialogue is the only part of the movie that would convince me it’s a parody. The actors spew out their lines like they’re reading directly from a script written in crayon. Middle schoolers acting out Hamlet in English class could deliver their lines with more enthusiasm than these people. What’s interesting is that the dialogue is not used to drive the plot forward (it really isn’t a plot) but rather to serve as a filling to space out the kill scenes. Sure ok, that can work sometimes, like with Lucio Fulci’s The Beyond. Its story and acting may be garbage, but it’s kills are messy and mesmerizing, my favorite being the scene in the morgue wit
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I've had many people when I tell them about signal say "I have nothing to hide" and honestly it's upsetting as Edward Snowden says "You can't wake up people pretending to be asleep"
It's mainly people who are from Mexico and used to whatsapp. I'm really inspired by the posts here who say if they really cared about you they would keep in touch with you. How can you deal with such willfully ignorant people?
I just don't want my personal stuff looked at but it always comes off as sketchy behavior. I just want an equally logical answer to give people
The most common counter argument while discussing privacy is “I have nothing to hide”. I bet all of you have heard this at least once.
However, what about the future? Maybe yes: you as an individual feel like there’s nothing to hide, but do we as society feel the same way?
One person’s data selection might not say a lot, but a data selection regarding total populations can give access to insane insights regarding health or other big topics. People spreading data like it’s nothing can bring an entire area in scope where even people who are cautious about their privacy are included, shifting this topic from individual to a collective responsibility.
Therefore, I came to the conclusion that the “I don’t have anything to hide” is not only a naive answer, but also a selfish answer. What are your thoughts on this? I’m really interested to hear more opinions regarding this!
PS: sorry for any typos! I’m not a native speaker
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