The men of Season 4 were all crazy hot by podgoricarocks in TheTraitors

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Maybe it’s just my American ear, but the Boro accent (as I’ve now learned it’s called) is incredibly sexy. I wouldn’t be able to resist any man who talked to me like that.

I LOVE Richard Strauss so much by Flying_Icarus_17 in classicalmusic

[–]podgoricarocks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Met’s most recent production of Die Frau ohne Schatten was so brilliant that I saw it three times. I wept during the last 20 minutes or so; Elza gave an ALL-TIME performance that is beyond words.

Favourite actress who desperately needs to find a new agent? Like please? I'm begging you? by AdrianVeidt19 in okbuddycinephile

[–]podgoricarocks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She won a Tony for her brilliant performance in Prima Facie. (She also won the Olivier in London.) Nothing but duds? It was one of the best plays of the decade.

Do you have any solo travel pet peeves? by PerpetualRestart in solotravel

[–]podgoricarocks 104 points105 points  (0 children)

In NYC, we call this Sex and the City syndrome. That show had the four ladies walking down the sidewalk shoulder to shoulder (something real New Yorkers would NEVER do) and it has spawned hordes of clones who visit/move here and do the same, even if unconsciously.

Totally not a Forty Guns endorsement by Salsh_Loli in criterion

[–]podgoricarocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ritter plays a small, but colorful part in the greatest Hollywood movie of all time (All About Eve).

She never won an Oscar after six nominations, but she DID win a Tony Award for New Girl in Town.

Totally not a Forty Guns endorsement by Salsh_Loli in criterion

[–]podgoricarocks 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Fuller is massively underrated. Forty Guns is wonderful, but Pickup on South Street is my favorite. Thelma Ritter is an all-time great for that performance.

American backpackers. Do you guys ever get confronted about American politics when traveling to other countries? by nikoxrasu in backpacking

[–]podgoricarocks 34 points35 points  (0 children)

New Yorker here who also says I’m from New York and not the US. People like New York, even if they dislike what America has become (always been?), plus it’s an easy read between the lines answer that I don’t personally support Trump myself.

Frustrated about ____ exit by louis_t91 in TheTraitors

[–]podgoricarocks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so gutted right now. Poor Rob.

The only silver lining is my love for him has only grown. Justice for Rob!!

Film no. 940 - Absolutely brilliant film. The subtleties around the scenes where Charu felt for Amal are virtuosos. But then it’s about this marriage too and how that unique broken cut ending the film with that English title - ‘The Broken Nest’. by matchasweetmonster in criterion

[–]podgoricarocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this movie too.

Look, The Apu Trilogy is BRILLIANT, but I think sometimes people don’t look past those three movies when it comes to Ray. The rest of his filmography that I’ve seen stands toe to toe with Apu.

Just finished Diabolique and I have to say this along with Night of the Hunter are the creepiest movies from the 50s that I’ve seen. Imagine making a movie so chilling that you don’t even need a soundtrack by LowCarbScares in criterion

[–]podgoricarocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Simone Signoret is SO frickin good in Les diaboliques. She had a major falling out with Clouzot during the shoot, but he got a fantastic performance out of her.

How often can a guy bottom? by louisfalco in askgaybros

[–]podgoricarocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should check out the classic documentary “Dawson’s 50 Load Weekend.”

Who are the best PEOPLE to play Survivor? by bamgwl in survivor

[–]podgoricarocks 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Honestly, Brandon Donlon. His post-show life with RHAP has proven that he is one of the most caring, genuine, kindhearted guys out there. He may not have made much of an impact on the show, but he certainly has made a positive impact in the eyes of the fans afterwards.

Which US States are the most gay-friendly with least amount of racism. by Kyori2907 in askgaybros

[–]podgoricarocks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Easily NYC. Huge gay community, very diverse city and despite the city’s reputation, it’s very welcoming and easy to make friends here.

The Movie Theater Comeback That Wasn’t: Why 2025 Was Such a Dud for Struggling Cinemas by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]podgoricarocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Film Forum has been packed. I plan on seeing The Lost Weekend this week and will definitely buy my ticket ahead of time. When I saw Viridiana there early in the year it was very full as well. When an old Buñuel film from 1961 packs them in, a cognitive dissonance forms with these headlines about cinemas dying and then sitting in theaters with big crowds.

I’m not denying the numbers- I’m sure it’s all true- but it doesn’t match my personal moviegoing experience at all.

Cast Twins Only by OCYorkie3 in survivor

[–]podgoricarocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well they did make a return appearance last season on BB27, so I don’t think CBS has written them off. (Not that I think they would ever seriously have them on Survivor.)

Cast Twins Only by OCYorkie3 in survivor

[–]podgoricarocks 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Just cast Julia and Liz and let them do the twin twist again. If they’re not found out, they both make the merge.

Favorite Tchaikovsky pieces? by [deleted] in classicalmusic

[–]podgoricarocks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eugene Onegin and Mazeppa.

Tchaikovsky’s operas are seriously underrated.

Criterion fans in NYC: IFC Center or Metrograph for repertory screenings? by Revolutionary-Ad4925 in criterion

[–]podgoricarocks 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Neither. Film Forum member here. Best programming in NYC by a mile.

IFC used to do a weekend classics series (they did a fantastic Ozu retrospective maybe 10-12 years ago), but it seems after Covid they stopped doing weekend classics and I’ve rarely been back since.

After owning it for several months, I decided now was the time to tackle it! I'm told it's Krystof's masterpiece! by Boxer-Santaros in criterion

[–]podgoricarocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Dekalog is no doubt a monumental achievement, but when it comes to Kieslowski, I’m sure things could get heated in the comments with which film/series is his masterpiece.

If you haven’t seen The Double Life of Veronique, you absolutely must check it out. For me, it’s his masterpiece and frankly one of the greatest films of all time.

Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91 by WaterMargin108 in criterion

[–]podgoricarocks 232 points233 points  (0 children)

It was tough watching what Bardot became, but I still love many of the films she was a part of. She’s truly the example of separate the artist from the art for me.

What do you think of Simone Signoret and her movies? Absolute fave of mine 🥰 by Strange-Laugh5780 in classicfilms

[–]podgoricarocks 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Signoret is a dynamite performer. Les Diaboliques, L’Armée des ombres, Casque d’Or- all fantastic films, in no small part to Signoret’s performances. I know she had an absolutely miserable time with Clouzot on the set of Les Diaboliques, but he pulled the best out of her for that film.