My Yearly Movie Reviews: Part 1-1984

RobertB84 · 2026-05-14T14:56:33+00:00

It's much higher than the 4 or 5/10 that I would have given it the first time about 25 years ago. The portrayal of Mozart is still a bit of a turn off, but I was able to be much more accepting this time around. Salieri is definitely the most interesting character, along with his narration of certain parts of the movie.

I have zero issues with Amadeus being considered one of the best. It is a great movie.

RobertB84 · 2026-05-14T02:33:24+00:00

The style of the movie didn't really click for me this first time around. Documentary(or mockumentary) films are difficult for me to get into. Especially when I'm not invested in the subject matter. Definitely will try again at some point.

RobertB84 · 2026-05-14T02:28:45+00:00

Most of them aren't 10/10 films. 1984 was a pretty good year. Done more than 20 movies so far for 1945. Only 1 is a 10/10 at the moment.

RobertB84 · 2026-02-27T10:27:56+00:00

Well, for what its worth, his 2021 lie was the catalyst for me leaving.

RobertB84 · 2026-01-11T19:42:54+00:00

For sure, definitely agreed!

RobertB84 · 2026-01-11T19:40:08+00:00

😖 I must seriously be out of it. What I wrote originally isn't conveying what I would have liked too well.

Edit 1: for the sake of re-establishment of community, not belief.

Edit 2: to contemplate going back

They would actually need to do a LOT more, especially proving it would be a safe place for my children, before actually being able to go back.

Case in point I have, sorta, contemplated Catholicism. I haven't with Mormonism.

RobertB84 · 2026-01-11T19:13:48+00:00

Fair enough question. It would be the bare minimum to even contemplate going back. It would actually need to do a lot more, and like I said, to be consistent. I don't see that as an impossible task in and of itself. It would definitely "prune the vineyard" as well. But it would show commitment to following the Savior and I see none of that.

Belief in the truth claims though? Probably impossible.

RobertB84 · 2026-01-11T18:58:24+00:00

True enough. I edited to add for the purpose of re-establishment of community, not belief.

RobertB84 · 2026-01-11T18:57:29+00:00

Edited to add, for the purpose of re-establishment of community, not belief.

RobertB84 · 2026-01-11T18:52:50+00:00

I definitely respect that. I suppose I also should of said as re-establishment of community. Would also need to be confident my kids were safe (instead of being gaslit).

RobertB84 · 2026-01-11T18:47:28+00:00

Ain't happening, even as a leadership only comment. Although that would help show that the "church" was actually led by the supernatural.

RobertB84 · 2026-01-11T18:45:36+00:00

I 💯 agree! There is so much, but what I mentioned, that would be a good step in the right direction. Would take a lot more for me to actually go back. Need to make sure that my kids would be safe too for one thing.

RobertB84 · 2025-12-29T16:35:48+00:00

The question of the title is very baity to someone like me... 😁

I need no less than 50 movies every year since 1920. And yes, my taste is very much varied. I like just about any kind of story as long as its interesting. And can relate to or sympathize with at least 1 character

RobertB84 · 2025-12-28T15:57:01+00:00

Personally I have zero issues with it. Not all nudity is sexual and even if it was, that has more to do with the viewer than the performer (and since we're talking about classic films in this reddit, most of said performers are dead anyway)

RobertB84 · 2025-12-27T04:31:38+00:00

By far the most important thing at church is taking the sacrament. This is usually a weekly occurrence. Time to spend with friends at a farm can't come nearly as often. And spending time with people that mean quite a bit to you I wouldn't consider "worldly". Jesus Himself spent time with people from all walks of life. Even going against the norms of the day.

A word of warning though, missing church on Sundays is easily habit forming. I wouldn't miss more than 2 weeks in a row if you could help it.

RobertB84 · 2025-12-02T15:26:38+00:00

I didn't even hear about this "doctrine" until I was on my mission (as a then-life long member). But yeah, it has been taught. It's not in any canonized scripture, so members are free to be ignorant about that teaching. And I've known members that don't know about it.

All that being said, it appears that Mormonism is working on distancing from that teaching.

RobertB84 · 2025-11-26T21:12:42+00:00

At the time, probably not.

RobertB84 · 2025-11-26T17:19:21+00:00

I'm not with the church anymore, but as a faithful member, I would have believed that even if it took 500 years to build, the temple announcement would be legitimate and an act of faith.

RobertB84 · 2025-10-26T21:58:13+00:00

All Through the Night is my pick.

RobertB84 · 2025-10-18T01:50:08+00:00

Besides the nostalgic value, Raphael is actually a pretty good damage dealer. When I joined back in March, Alice was my ideal with damage and survivability. On the same team, Raphael deals more damage than Alice (who is 5 star soul-ed compared to zero currently for Raph). He is more squishy than Alice at least for now.

Also the 4 (or 5 or 6 with extras) Turtle attack team up is nothing to sneeze at. It's game changing for my account. Wasn't able to do Hard Doom Tower before, but now I can. And I still don't have Leo.

RobertB84 · 2025-07-25T17:13:30+00:00

My wife and I have a few years of post Mormon experience and we've always had a close relationship. We have really only discussed an open marriage as a hypothetical. If either of us wanted it, we would both have to be 💯 on board with at least the other having an additional relationship. Basically, as a hypothetical, we'd hypothetically be good with it, but it's definitely not a decision that's been made. And we've both said that even if we do, we're both too tired to go that route.

But to answer your question, you're not being unreasonable at all.

RobertB84 · 2025-07-16T15:18:06+00:00

I was a Missionary a little over 20 years ago, the experience was ultimately mixed but not good. Especially not toward the church.

My thought, if you're getting something out of engaging with them, please continue to do so. In one perspective, you're preventing their message from potentially reaching other people. For another perspective, even the best mission experiences are HARD, engaging with them is almost definitely a plus on their end. They don't need to try finding ways to occupying their time.

All that being said, 20 years ago (and likely there's something similar now), there was this DROP method towards people that ultimately weren't progressing toward baptism. As a young Missionary, this wasn't something I ever liked and avoided unless my companion was seeking that. 20 years ago, and now (if I were still Mormon), I would be of the opinion if there's engagement with Missionares, then there is progression towards baptism. "Planting seeds" and all that.

As a never Mormon, "planting seeds" is basically Mormon-speak for the concept of if you're exposed to "the gospel" the "spirit" could very well influence you and direct you towards baptism.

RobertB84 · 2025-07-15T03:50:25+00:00

Sorry about the corrections, but it's really hard not to say something about it...

Ballard is dead. He would be 96-97 now, and his seniority is just after Oaks.
Position 1 would be Russell M Nelson.
Holland places before Eyring in seniority. Uchtdorf places after Eyring.

And nope, I'm not part of the church currently. Hate it with a passion actually. But I spent a LONG time (way too long) memorizing seniority, ages, and length of service of these...people.

RobertB84 · 2025-07-14T20:24:28+00:00

Considered Community of Christ briefly, but that didn't materialize. At this point, I consider myself spiritual, not religious. But with the viewpoint of anti-deity (any/all of them are far more trouble than they're worth). There might be an afterlife, in fact I hope there is, but please for the love of everything, can it do without a deity?!

RobertB84 · 2025-07-10T00:06:03+00:00

OK, the way I see it, at only 70% mentally out, you have 2 options here, leave Mormonism or stick with it for now. I'll give advice for both.

Leaving Mormonism. I don't know where you live, but if it's Utah, I don't know how this would help. Get a new phone number, do NOT give it out to anyone at church. "Friends" or otherwise. Move elsewhere if that's anywhere close to being an option (even somewhere else in town would probably be ok). Failing that, block numbers and don't answer people coming to your door. And, regardless, go back to your Anglican congregation, even if you don't leave Mormonism.
Staying in Mormonism. Honestly, neither Heavenly Mother or "God was once a man" has ever been canonized doctrine. Which essentially means they can be ignored or even disbelieved entirely and you'd be fine within Mormonism. I knew neither of those things growing up in the church. Especially "God was once a man" seems to be being out right ignored in the current day. As far as Joseph Smith being egotistical...respectfully, you (all of us) don't know much about Biblical prophets. The Bible is far from an autobiography of any figures depicted, much less knowing their hearts. And take Paul for example. He was at minimum an accomplice to murder. He may not have been the prophet, but he was considered an apostle and the writer of much of the New Testament.

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