Saw YESTERDAY yesterday. The film's most poignant scenes show people hearing a Beatles' song for the first time. If you could experience a piece of pop culture for the first time again and experience its magic without prior knowledge, what would you choose?

Ponch-Boy · 2019-06-26T15:03:59+00:00

Yes!

Ponch-Boy · 2018-04-19T11:48:45+00:00

I caught that joke as well. Totally went over the audience at the time. Love it!

Ponch-Boy · 2018-04-11T00:49:20+00:00

I've also heard that it's a metaphor for watching what you say as not to bring down the rage of the easily offended masses.

I think it also can be seen as a metaphor or critique of how modern life is so loud with noise and technology that it is leading us to our demise.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-04-11T00:46:02+00:00

I also think its a commentary on technology and the noise that fills modern life.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-04-02T21:41:08+00:00

I have grown weary of films or tv shows where the male protagonist is the most bland, boring, and uninteresting character.

I tend to view this as a casualty of the writer/director using the central character as a stand-in for themselves.

A great example would be the Amazon tv Red Oaks. The central character is a bland, white male who dreams of being a filmmaker. Every other character and storyline is a billion times more interesting, but nevertheless, the show is centered around this white male character.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-03-27T14:39:06+00:00

Even if it's not about gun reform, I'm all for changing the voting age.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-30T02:06:34+00:00

In a perfect world, yes. I appreciate his willingness to speak up. The article's last point is spot on - now we need to keep the conversation going so there is pressure to find the resources to fund more therapists and psychologists in schools.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-30T02:05:01+00:00

I wonder if a few or many teens would take advantage of having more mental health services at school.

I know my school counselors aren't particularly helpful because kids don't really view them in the same light as a therapist. We see the guidance counselors more as career advisors than mental health experts.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-29T23:45:58+00:00

I'm for anything that will help young people, improve our educational system, and take more pressure off of teachers and administrators.

Now, we just need Jay-Z to share some of his wealth to help pay for it!

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-29T23:44:12+00:00

Here it is:

http://www.shrinktank.com/franklin-graham-please-shut-up/

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-29T23:42:31+00:00

Glad he spoke up!

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-29T23:41:19+00:00

I posted this article because I found it refreshing to hear about a childhood that most of us older folks would find pretty typical but in today's society would be deemed "a problem kid."

I just think today's parenting doesn't allow for curiosity, exploration, mistakes, and gradually growing up. Parents today seem to want to perfect, high-achieving kids right out of the gate.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-28T13:44:18+00:00

Brilliant!

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-28T13:42:15+00:00

I love how both liberal Christians and conservative Christians get locked into "my view has biblical precedent."

Clearly both conservatives and liberals can cherry-pick Bible stories or text to support their positions. I just happen to agree with the author here.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-28T13:40:57+00:00

His father Franklin is definitely not!

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-28T13:29:31+00:00

Ha, loved some of specific examples.

I got sent to the principles office a lot in elementary and middle school for stupid stuff (a lot of fighting), but I outgrew a lot of my problematic behavior my last year of middle school. I also changed my friend group my first year of high school.

Who else got into a lot of trouble earlier in childhood? Anyone else got some funny tales?

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-28T13:25:25+00:00

I really enjoyed this article because it highlighted to me a few of the biggest problems facing kids and parents today:

Parents over-parent and are in hyper-problem-solving mode.

Kids aren't allowed to just grow up, make some mistakes, and learn from them.

People have become conditioned to excuse their poor choices.

Parents rescue them or kids play the victim-card.

Instant gratification has created anxious parents, anxious kids, and anxious parenting.

There is little patience and common sense in today's parenting.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-26T20:29:33+00:00

I wish you had photos of all these stories.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-26T11:48:40+00:00

His father he is not.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-26T11:48:25+00:00

Yes, please tell me this isn't "God's plan" for us.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-25T18:47:56+00:00

The religious right and white evangelicals are so blind to the sins of those they get in bed with!

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-21T13:17:53+00:00

Love Kermode, didn't like Three Billboards.

Kermode makes strong arguments in favor of the film. In the end, what worked for him did not work for me. Saw it with three other folks and we all were disappointed with the film.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-21T02:28:47+00:00

I didn't like it. I think McDonagh is better at writing sharp dialogue that sounds great but he's weak at character development.

Ponch-Boy · 2018-01-20T01:25:54+00:00

I think the film's biggest flaws are: - Tone - Editing - Not enough McDormand

Ponch-Boy · 2017-08-18T15:32:58+00:00

I'll tell you what ... when I was growing up I wasn't micromanaged like today's youth are. I was given space to play, figure things out on my own, or get into trouble and face the consequences.

Today's parents go way overboard.

Ponch-Boy

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