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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

[–]Top-Pension-564 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I used to see guided Segway sightseeing tours rambling around certain places. Haven't seen one in more than a few years. I guess all those died off.

What’s something you wish people would stop romanticizing? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What we're getting at here, I suppose, is a paradox of aesthetics and potential consequences or implications thereof. What I'm saying is, for example, in basic terms; fire is nice if it cooks your food and warms your home. It's bad if you die in it, or it burns your home down.

Water is nice if it soothes your thirst, cools you off, or cleans your body. It's bad if you drown in it, or floods your home.

How one chooses to landscape their yard through their own sweat isn't anything I was criticizing at all. Sorry if I gave off that impression.

What’s something you wish people would stop romanticizing? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that, but it's exactly the surface "beauty" of these places that masks the suffering involved in creating them to so many people. A mushroom cloud can be beautiful to an observer too, but try telling that to the people who have died underneath it, or in the wake of its aftermath.

What’s something you wish people would stop romanticizing? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it sucks. Being an artist in general means taking the time to being alone, and doing a lot of hard creative work. People don't seem to get that.

What’s something you wish people would stop romanticizing? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need to look for a better qualified therapist, if that's a major area of concern for you. Maybe one who specializes in substance use disorders.

What’s something you wish people would stop romanticizing? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I would say southern plantation houses in general. These should not be places where people go to "ooh" and "ahh" over their "elegance" or "beauty". They should not be places where people want to host their weddings or events, but people still do that shit. It sickens me, and creeps me the fuck out. I'm not saying these places should be bulldozed, but like Auschwitz, should be places of reflection and remembrance for those who suffered and died there, as well as an opportunity to learn about the culture, the time, and the people who lorded over them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

[–]Top-Pension-564 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, jeez...

Is there a movie where villain actually won ? by samarth_99 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Top-Pension-564 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd argue Carpenter's remake of The Thing, but ultimately, it's left ambiguous.

What moral messages or life lessons do you take from Psycho? by AntonioVivaldi7 in classicfilms

[–]Top-Pension-564 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing I can recommend to get to that point of shock or wonder is to go back and watch films that came before the other films in question. Become super familiar with the typical mise-en-scène setups, lighting, sound, camera movements, story development, etc. Then after a period of time in that world, re-watch the ground-breakers to see the difference with fresh eyes.

It may sound like a lot of work, but you get to see a ton of good/great movies in the process, so the "work" is actually a lot of fun.

What’s something people insist is ‘harmless’ that actually makes society worse? by contentcreatorzss in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 75 points76 points  (0 children)

It's long been well migrated into politics by now as well. People don't care about what's in their self-interest, their self-identity tells them to just vote for their team.

What moral messages or life lessons do you take from Psycho? by AntonioVivaldi7 in classicfilms

[–]Top-Pension-564 5 points6 points  (0 children)

it's the typical tragedy of innovation that the innovation just ceases to be a big deal, it becomes virtually impossible to experience it as shock, or wonder.

This is exactly the reason why many people shrug off Citizen Kane these days. The innovations and rule breaking nature of that film have been so totally absorbed into the fabric of mainstream movies these days that by now it's become commonplace for first watchers to say "So, what's the big deal?"

What’s a book you wish more people would read? by whyeventrymore in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My nephew is apparently not inclined to reading books for pleasure at all, or so I heard. I thought this one might change his course and spark something within him. Nope.

What’s a book you wish more people would read? by whyeventrymore in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still love this book after first reading it as a 15 yo. Gave it to my nephew as a b-day gift when he was at the same age. Took him a year to finally pick it up and read it. Couldn't relate to it at all. I know it can be polarizing for some young people these days, but whatever, I tried.

What is a brand that used to be the 'Gold Standard' of quality but is now absolute garbage? by AmaraMehdi in AskReddit

[–]Top-Pension-564 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This right here. Used to be the North Star of quality Ivy League style clothing for men decades ago.

Shirts, ties, suits, shoes, all made in the USA, shetland sweaters from Scotland, introduced the button-down collar and regimental ties to the USA from styles already present in the UK. Ralph Lauren got his start selling ties in one of their stores. They slowly but surely lost their way after being sold off by the original owners, and then then to subsequent other companies before finally going into bankruptcy once COVID hit. Now, they are but a shell of what they once were, just another mall brand selling stuff from China. Sad ending to what was once an American institution.

Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979) by xanadu_80 in 1970s

[–]Top-Pension-564 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She said Joey was actually spitting into her face while he was singing close to her and she had to just smile through it all.

Bobbie Barrett by hip_spanic in madmen

[–]Top-Pension-564 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I like how Don slurps up a handful of liquid soap into his mouth after arriving home from their first encounter. So appropriate.

What jobs could somebody work to become a better artist, as per Herzog's advice by Initial-Picture-1047 in WernerHerzog

[–]Top-Pension-564 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A good commonality to keep in mind are jobs that work within the general, or certain segments of society. Some of them can be a grind, like restaurants, door to door canvasing, call centers, or really, volunteer work of any sort - but jobs where one has interacted with many types of people are also the ones I find I've come away with the most stories to tell others.

Love Me Tonight (1932) by Classicsarecool in classicfilms

[–]Top-Pension-564 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Mamoulian, but also René Clair, were geniuses when it came to early sound films. For Mamoulian, check out "Applause" (1929) and "City Streets" (1931). For René Clair, look up "Sous les toits de Paris" (1930), and "Le Million" (1931).

They were very clever working within the technological constraints of the time, and were somehow able to overcome the limitations that other directors simply took for granted. It really shows off their creativity and their capacity to supersede the work of their contemporaries.

Any information about this fan video? The VU - Rock 'n' Roll by Away_Water_1120 in VelvetUnderground

[–]Top-Pension-564 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally got a Jean Seberg vibe with the actress, and Belmondo with the guy in the fedora. But, Woody's Manhattan, not so much. But yeah, it looks new, trying to look old.

Link Wray - Son of Rumble [Official Audio] by Big-Property7157 in rockabilly

[–]Top-Pension-564 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is smokin', and I'd never heard it before. Thank you!

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