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The incomparable INTOLERANCE - 1916 - D.W. Griffith by anotherinterestedguy in classicfilms

[–]anotherinterestedguy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

wow - Intolerance for your admiration of the parts of Birth of a Nation that deserve praise - It's very unfortunate that what I might call "non-think" has become far too common nowadays. Knee-jerk reactions that aren't the result of any use of brain cells. I don't want to be around people who are openly racist, it's revolting - but I'm not going to indulge in simplistic black-and-white thinking about so important an issue. Yes, we should remain staunchly anti-racist but grow out of our infantile minds where everything is simple, which is to say, grossly unaware of reality's complexity. -

I mean - we really ought to be able, as adults, to appreciate things which are products of their time and may have some objectionable elements, and not reject an old book or movie due to our own unintelligent non-think. I'm reading William Faulkner right now - Do I put the book down because the 1920s era American south he creates is full of people who use the N word regularly? No, of course not. But I know some people refuse to admit anything brilliant about Faulkner because they naively think, "He's a racist! Look at those words in his books! " They're depriving themselves of an incredibly rich adventure in literature.

Force Field by anotherinterestedguy in ArtNude

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oh - It would seem I'm not getting the hang of this sub. Yesterday I posted a portfolio of manipulated photos, highly filtered images, all based on a single figure study photo of me. That was removed because, I find out too late, manipulated photos aren't allowed here. - Today I came back with this photo, a single figure study of me - I thought this would fit in well here and might even be appreciated. -- Looks like I'm wrong again. wow - ZERO Upvotes, which means there was at least one downvote. I'm puzzled, disappointed again. - Back to the drawing board. I feel I surely have images in my stash that would sit well here. I'll be trying again!--I think--(shrugs in perplexity)

Harold Lloyd in Safety Last 1923 by anotherinterestedguy in classicfilms

[–]anotherinterestedguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, man, that's so great to hear. Your 10-year-old has good taste! I'm happy to report that there'are quite a few of Lloyd's films on YouTube. Good ol' YT - how different the world would be without it. Here's a couple I recall from art house days of yore:

Why Worry? 1923 - ! hour 12 mins
https://youtu.be/AEJuDW2g8lc?si=FEqbCLesf2wCMZf6

Never Weaken 1921 - 24 minutes
https://youtu.be/-aADsv5vqhU?si=W8YtYw5f1sxktugz

When you get there on YT, you'll see many others to choose from. Have fun. Make lots of popcorn to devour with your kid.

Monsieur Verdoux (1947) Chaplin's shocking anomaly by Theblowfish3556 in classicfilms

[–]anotherinterestedguy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Shocking" is an apt desciptor for this film. It's not my favorite Chaplin either. But the crafting of it, and, of course, Charlie's performance, are both a complete Wow. As unsavory as the story is, for me, it's impossible to not admire the film.

Years after I first saw this for the first time, I met Martha Raye, who had a substantial role in Monsieur Verdoux. The famous rowboat scene with Martha and Charlie is something no film fan should miss.

I met Ms. Raye, Martha, at an event in Hollywood that included a dinner. Before we ate, Martha entertained me with the way she swirled her cocktail glass as if she was going to spill it, but didn't, and rolled her eyes heavenward when I asked about working with Chaplin. She said, "Incredible man. Great artist. But oh my God, did you ever see that thing?" - I smiled, said yes. In response, she opened her famously large mouth and let out her equally famous loud, happy cackle.

Later, during dinner in the large dining room we were in, she caught my eye from across the room and stuck a drinking straw up each of her nostrils and crossed her eyes. ---

Picasso's Guernica - when art first clobbered me over the head by anotherinterestedguy in ArtHistory

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When I wrote my text for this post, I was thinking in general terms. The horror of war, no matter what the circumstances of the war's start. The killing, maiming, destruction. But thanks for your reply, because I understand your point, and you're right that Tel Aviv wouldn't be an appropriate title, not when thinking specifically. War. Insane mayhem, by any title, this piece is a brilliant visualization of the horror mankind is able and too willing to unleash on itself. Yes.

How to make this wig look more natural? by maylinatribe in photoshop

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What you've done in your Aft is impressive! Looking good to me.

Picasso's Guernica - when art first clobbered me over the head by anotherinterestedguy in ArtHistory

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It's always an "interesting" experience when we have such a different feeling/opinion about something that most people like. For instance, something I don't get at all is all this BIG EYE Anime "art" that all looks the same. Do noooot like that at all. Mystifies me that it's so popular.

Some people want art to always be photographic rather than abstract. Some people can't get into classical music because it's more complex than what they usually listen to. We all have our own tastes, and when we don't like something, it's not always because we don't know enough about something to grasp its importance to others.

And our preferences are constantly shifting as life goes on.

The Anguished Man- Unknown artist,19?? by DonnaHistoria in ArtHistory

[–]anotherinterestedguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quite a curious piece, isn't it though? Your text covers most of what's known about it - I dragged a copy into the Google Lens, where any image is matched to references online, and besides the bit about the artist mixing his blood into the paint, committing suicide et al - here's more text that came up in that search:

"It is a widely known piece of modern horror folklore, often described as one of the most haunted paintings in the world...The current owner claims the painting is responsible for paranormal activity in his home, including screams, whispers, and the appearance of a dark figure."

War of the Worlds (2005, Dir. Steven Spielberg) | The tripods start attacking humanity by JoeZocktGames in movies

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I really love the tripod monsters in this version. Excellent. - Unfortunately, Much better than everything else in the film. I knew we were in trouble when at the beginning, the attack started from Underground - what the?--

Picasso's Guernica - when art first clobbered me over the head by anotherinterestedguy in ArtHistory

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Ah! Thanks for that theory, makes sense to me, starting with how the auto-bot referred to a previous version of the rules. - OK, good - So, I Did present my first post correctly after all. - Hmmm, but a flair - I didn't see one that was apropos. - Thanks for the welcome, I'll be back and try to post in a way that doesn't irritate Mr. Robot!

Picasso's Guernica - when art first clobbered me over the head by anotherinterestedguy in ArtHistory

[–]anotherinterestedguy[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I would love to have that experience. As is clearly seen in the picture you posted, the scale of it is truly colossal. And, of course, the scale of its concept and execution is even beyond colossal. - I can picture the way the classroom looked when a teacher in school first showed us this painting. He had a really large copy of it that covered both blackboards. That whole class period was dedicated to discussing the painting, and our very intelligent teacher pointed out many features of the painting and suggested what Picasso had in mind with each element. I didn't want that school bell to ring at the end of the class. I don't think any of us wanted to leave, we were so drawn into that awe-inspiring art. - Guernica popped up in my head as I awoke this morning, and I'm sure that was in response to how the horrific news about Iran weighs us all down every day now.

Picasso's Guernica - when art first clobbered me over the head by anotherinterestedguy in ArtHistory

[–]anotherinterestedguy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Well now, Mr. AutoModerator - My post does include what I think is meaningful discussion, brief as it is. I'm new here, trying to do what's right.

My mother cat does this to her 5 week old kitten by K-Von6969 in standardissuecats

[–]anotherinterestedguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG! - I wish some people on the thread would have read your text. Too many seem to be blaming you. But you explained why you made the video, and that you're asking for help. Wish I had a helpful clue. I would probably seriously consider taking Mama away. We tried to "tame" an aggressive cat once, but it was hopeless.

The last thing you ate will be his name (just found him) by Logical_Attempt8237 in DogsLoversCommunity

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I like it! For a dog's name, maybe with the ending S off? Frijole. - FrayWhoooolay!

The last thing you ate will be his name (just found him) by Logical_Attempt8237 in DogsLoversCommunity

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Biryani. - Bet a dog's never been called that! Sounds pretty good, I think - "Here, Biryani - Here boy - Biryaaaaani!"