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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 16:09:09 GMT -5
I would concede that the majority of "important" and "relevant" movies come from the US and UK. The majority does come from America, with all other countries lagging behind but to say because they didn't come from America they're not important is asinine. Even outside the US and the UK, you still have movies like The Artist, Blue is the Warmest Colour, any Bruce Lee film, the list goes on and on. The most powerful countries are English speaking, so it's only natural that the UK and US have the majority of important films. There are some incredible foreign films though. Pan's Labrynth springs to mind instantly.
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Post by Word™ on Dec 18, 2014 16:27:47 GMT -5
When it comes to the United States and it's movies.. Our movies are the only movies that matter. The most successful film franchise of all time (Harry Potter) is English. A film franchise distributed by Warner Bros.. An American film company. I take nothing away from the English production company, but without distribution through Warner Bros it would have never reached the success it did.. The amount of talent that has migrated from England to the US is insane, some of my favorite actors and directors of all time are from England.. But every one of them came to America and became permanent icons in American film. Wow, you're really comparing apples and oranges here. But let's say this film DID exist.. America would probably ignore it completely. It might make headlines for a day or two, and it would go away.. That is a realistic outcome to what would happen. There is not a slim chance that a film from a foreign market about slaughtering Americans, Presidents, or historical events would cause any type of outrage or uproar, I don't know what world you people live in.. WE MAKE THOSE MOVIES OURSELVES.. We have killed Presidents, we have slaughtered Americans, we have made movies depicting historical events based on life altering tragedies. When it comes to the United States and it's movies.. Our movies are the only movies that matter. Unless you're a giant film buff, there is no other place in this world that makes movies other than Hollywood, CA.. As a matter of fact, our movies are so good that it's one of our most popular exports.. Transformers 4 made most of it's money in Asia.. CAPTAIN AMERICA.. Made a TON of money overseas.. That should tell you everything you need to know about how the world views our film industry. Comments like this is what gives America a bad name.It doesn't even make any sense. Yeah, I'm sure the rest of the world doesn't give a crap about huge franchises like James Bond or Harry Potter, or Oscar winning films like The King's Speech just because they weren't made in Hollywood. You're one of those sensitive people I was talking about. Go ahead and name off a few more for me.. I want you to compile a list of Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning pictures and extremely successful franchises directly produced overseas that was able to find success without American distribution.. Please do. Meanwhile I'll make a list of every successful franchise, Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning picture from America.. We'll compare notes and see if my statement still "doesn't even make any sense".. I'd understand if my statement was inaccurate. But if you want to man you and I can go toe to toe with facts about this.. Because I'm pretty sure we have Americans above me wanting James Franco to be killed by North Korea.. Yet you single me out for giving America a bad name.
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Post by Angel Beast on Dec 18, 2014 17:48:03 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 17:48:25 GMT -5
This is the best thing to happen for this movie....it prob. Would have ended up number three or even maybe two at the box office....now the whole world is talking about it.
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Post by Fleet Foxes on Dec 18, 2014 18:06:53 GMT -5
The most successful film franchise of all time (Harry Potter) is English. A film franchise distributed by Warner Bros.. An American film company. I take nothing away from the English production company, but without distribution through Warner Bros it would have never reached the success it did.. The amount of talent that has migrated from England to the US is insane, some of my favorite actors and directors of all time are from England.. But every one of them came to America and became permanent icons in American film. Comments like this is what gives America a bad name.It doesn't even make any sense. Yeah, I'm sure the rest of the world doesn't give a crap about huge franchises like James Bond or Harry Potter, or Oscar winning films like The King's Speech just because they weren't made in Hollywood. You're one of those sensitive people I was talking about. Go ahead and name off a few more for me.. I want you to compile a list of Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning pictures and extremely successful franchises directly produced overseas that was able to find success without American distribution.. Please do. Meanwhile I'll make a list of every successful franchise, Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning picture from America.. We'll compare notes and see if my statement still "doesn't even make any sense".. I'd understand if my statement was inaccurate. But if you want to man you and I can go toe to toe with facts about this.. Because I'm pretty sure we have Americans above me wanting James Franco to be killed by North Korea.. Yet you single me out for giving America a bad name. The Oscars and the Golden Globes are American awards that are focused mostly on American films. That's an unfair advantage, mate
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Post by Robert69 on Dec 18, 2014 18:26:23 GMT -5
Because I have a different opinion than yours? Hahahaha! No. Because I don't believe you read the script.. There's a reason America doesn't wanna piss off Un and North Korea. American doesn't wanna go to war with them. There would be no war.. It would be us steamrolling North Korea.. The bigger conflict would be what to do with it after we're done. The hell do you think North Korea is anyways? Jeez.. The problem isn't North Korea, it's their buddies in China... How I described it to someone last night -- you don't avoid fighting the little kid in class because he's Rocky's little brother. You avoid fighting the little kid in class, because Rocky's his older brother. That said, NK has been pissing off China left, and right, so who knows?
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Post by johnnyb on Dec 18, 2014 19:58:05 GMT -5
The most successful film franchise of all time (Harry Potter) is English. A film franchise distributed by Warner Bros.. An American film company. I take nothing away from the English production company, but without distribution through Warner Bros it would have never reached the success it did.. The amount of talent that has migrated from England to the US is insane, some of my favorite actors and directors of all time are from England.. But every one of them came to America and became permanent icons in American film. Comments like this is what gives America a bad name.It doesn't even make any sense. Yeah, I'm sure the rest of the world doesn't give a crap about huge franchises like James Bond or Harry Potter, or Oscar winning films like The King's Speech just because they weren't made in Hollywood. You're one of those sensitive people I was talking about. Go ahead and name off a few more for me.. I want you to compile a list of Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning pictures and extremely successful franchises directly produced overseas that was able to find success without American distribution.. Please do. Meanwhile I'll make a list of every successful franchise, Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning picture from America.. We'll compare notes and see if my statement still "doesn't even make any sense".. I'd understand if my statement was inaccurate. But if you want to man you and I can go toe to toe with facts about this.. Because I'm pretty sure we have Americans above me wanting James Franco to be killed by North Korea.. Yet you single me out for giving America a bad name. Your xenophobia is showing.
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Dec 18, 2014 20:27:31 GMT -5
The most successful film franchise of all time (Harry Potter) is English. A film franchise distributed by Warner Bros.. An American film company. I take nothing away from the English production company, but without distribution through Warner Bros it would have never reached the success it did.. The amount of talent that has migrated from England to the US is insane, some of my favorite actors and directors of all time are from England.. But every one of them came to America and became permanent icons in American film. Comments like this is what gives America a bad name.It doesn't even make any sense. Yeah, I'm sure the rest of the world doesn't give a crap about huge franchises like James Bond or Harry Potter, or Oscar winning films like The King's Speech just because they weren't made in Hollywood. You're one of those sensitive people I was talking about. Go ahead and name off a few more for me.. I want you to compile a list of Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning pictures and extremely successful franchises directly produced overseas that was able to find success without American distribution.. Please do. Meanwhile I'll make a list of every successful franchise, Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning picture from America.. We'll compare notes and see if my statement still "doesn't even make any sense".. I'd understand if my statement was inaccurate. But if you want to man you and I can go toe to toe with facts about this.. Because I'm pretty sure we have Americans above me wanting James Franco to be killed by North Korea.. Yet you single me out for giving America a bad name. Maybe I can name some BAFTA award winning films or do other countries award ceremonies not matter either? Your statement was inaccurate, as you admitted, therefore it didn't make any sense.
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Post by Ben on Dec 18, 2014 20:40:22 GMT -5
I thought this movie looked hilarious. Bummer.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 20:49:11 GMT -5
Team America screenings are now cancelled. I own Team America and a projector. Who's bringing the popcorn?
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Post by Word™ on Dec 18, 2014 21:12:30 GMT -5
A film franchise distributed by Warner Bros.. An American film company. I take nothing away from the English production company, but without distribution through Warner Bros it would have never reached the success it did.. The amount of talent that has migrated from England to the US is insane, some of my favorite actors and directors of all time are from England.. But every one of them came to America and became permanent icons in American film. You're one of those sensitive people I was talking about. Go ahead and name off a few more for me.. I want you to compile a list of Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning pictures and extremely successful franchises directly produced overseas that was able to find success without American distribution.. Please do. Meanwhile I'll make a list of every successful franchise, Oscar winning and Golden Globe winning picture from America.. We'll compare notes and see if my statement still "doesn't even make any sense".. I'd understand if my statement was inaccurate. But if you want to man you and I can go toe to toe with facts about this.. Because I'm pretty sure we have Americans above me wanting James Franco to be killed by North Korea.. Yet you single me out for giving America a bad name. Maybe I can name some BAFTA award winning films or do other countries award ceremonies not matter either? Your statement was inaccurate, as you admitted, therefore it didn't make any sense. We can do BAFTA award winning films aswell.. I don't know why they wouldn't matter, but you brought up Oscars so I went with Oscars.. And then I went with the Hollywood Foreign Press.. When we're done doing awards we should probably do global box office totals based on country.. Just for giggles. You should probably reread my post though.. You might have misquoted me.
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Post by King Silva on Dec 18, 2014 21:28:03 GMT -5
Well that was horrible. I wish the people in charge were not such bitches and let the original cut stand..
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Post by Word™ on Dec 19, 2014 0:06:23 GMT -5
Team America screenings are now cancelled. Oh my God.. I just realized.. NOW they've included Matt Stone and Trey mother ing Parker! This could really end up paying off for some of us with a simple South Park episode from two of the most viciously creative people to ever exist. I can't even IMAGINE how incredible that would be.. They might burn the stage down and drop the goddamn mic with an episode related to all of this. A giant F you.
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Post by King Silva on Dec 19, 2014 2:05:36 GMT -5
Team America screenings are now cancelled. Oh my God.. I just realized.. NOW they've included Matt Stone and Trey mother ing Parker! This could really end up paying off for some of us with a simple South Park episode from two of the most viciously creative people to ever exist. I can't even IMAGINE how incredible that would be.. They might burn the stage down and drop the goddamn mic with an episode related to all of this. A giant F you. This better happen next season.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 7:14:38 GMT -5
Freedom isn't free. It costs folks like you and me. Costs a buck o'five.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 7:19:14 GMT -5
Freedom isn't free. It costs folks like you and me. Costs a buck o'five. If we don't all pitch in, we'll never pay that bill.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 7:21:09 GMT -5
Team America screenings are now cancelled. Oh my God.. I just realized.. NOW they've included Matt Stone and Trey mother ing Parker! This could really end up paying off for some of us with a simple South Park episode from two of the most viciously creative people to ever exist. I can't even IMAGINE how incredible that would be.. They might burn the stage down and drop the goddamn mic with an episode related to all of this. A giant F you. Do a South Park/Team America cross over, and do an elaborate 3 part storyline with Kim Jong Un as the main villain.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 7:24:55 GMT -5
If we don't all pitch in, we'll never pay that bill. Now there's a hefty f**kin' fee. This is better than the talk in this thread for mine, @cabbageconkers...cheers mate!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 7:37:16 GMT -5
If we don't all pitch in, we'll never pay that bill. Now there's a hefty f**kin' fee. This is better than the talk in this thread for mine, @cabbageconkers...cheers mate! I love Team America so much. It's one of my favorite films. I wish they didn't kill Carson off at the start though, the voice Trey did for him was so funny, like the cops on South Park.
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Post by BrIaNMeRcY on Dec 19, 2014 8:07:39 GMT -5
Sony backing down and showing these cyber terrorists is like New York City not rebuilding the World Trade Center after 9/11.
Sony clearly has no backbone and has gotten anger from actors like George Clooney and Rob Lowe.
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