raoulraoul

raoulraoul, 1 year ago

Where’s the creative risk? Making another gangster movie? Did you not read/comprehend what I wrote previously? You are doing the exact same thing as Mr Graphic Novel: ignoring a large body of work for five four “gangster” films. And even so, what if Scorsese’s preferred genre was solely gangster films? Why isn’t John Ford being “accused” of making only westerns? John Carpenter making only horror films? David Fincher only psychological thrillers? Where’s the “creative risk” in that?!

Are you saying his casting choices are a bit…one-note? Citing your previous example, he’s worked with Bob De Niro ten times out of 27 so, sure, I get the association – although I insist it’s De Niro’s heavy style that’s guilty here; De Niro in any role is always De Niro (Meet the Parents, anyone? How about The Mission?). Scorsese’s worked with Harvey Keitel…wait a minute…only five times! Joe Pesci?..only four times. And Al Pacino? The Irishman was the very first time Scorsese ever had Pacino in front of the cameras.

Compare the works, in story, style, and advancing motion picture arts technology, of the directors I’d listed above with the works based on 1970s wish-fulfillment pulp made for 12-year-old boys (the entire MCU oeuvre) created with pre-existing 3D tech and epilepsy-inducing, advertising-style editing. No creative risk my ass.

Personal taste is one thing and I’m fine with that. You don’t like caviar?, you don’t like caviar. But I’m so done with this myopic, prejudiced tunnelvision regarding one of the directorial greats of the history of motion pictures, especially when comparing Taxi Driver with Thor.

raoulraoul, 1 year ago

Yes, I do actually talk like this. The odor from your phone is most likely your accumulated breath, spittle and other grime. Consider 1) wiping down your phone (at least) daily with a disinfectant wipe, 2) washing your hands occasionally and 3) using a toothbrush and toothpaste more often.

raoulraoul, 1 year ago

sometimes i worry about how i come across to other people

Judging by your original post, you say you worry but ultimately don’t give a damn. The important thing to you is to insert themselves into conversations that you were not part of and then seeing your own words on your cellphone. Congratulations.

raoulraoul, 1 year ago

You said it yourself - people want to see one of the most beloved Italian American gangster actors get directed by one one most beloved Italian American gangster directors. And you are a fanboy over it.

Where exactly did I say that? Do not put words in my mouth and please do not refer to me as a fanboy as that’s mental laziness on your part.

Speaking of fanboy, I’m well informed regarding Jack Kirby (Machine Man? Devil Dinosaur? Destroyer Duck?)…and Joe Simon…and Jack Cole, Will Eisner, Jim Steranko, Jim Starlin, Alan Moore, etc. Household names, huh? Extremely artistic and important works of 20th century science-fiction, eh? Give me a break. Ask the person in the cubicle next to yours who created Batman and enjoy the blank stare. Stan’s almost a household name because he was a relentless publicity hound.

But now we’re veering off-topic into other territory and, frankly, I’m bored arguing with Philistines. Good night and good luck.

raoulraoul, 1 year ago

being a cunt over meaningless bullshit

And there we have it, folks. Thank you, Mr Ethics. I’ll certainly take your warm advice to heart.