MrNlul77 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 They live (1988), director: John Carpenter. I first watched this film when I was 10 years of age for the wrestler "Rowdy Roddy Piper" . I had no idea of the philosophy behind the film. I watched it again a few weeks ago (27 years later) and was stunned by the message contained within it. 1
Donnadogsoth Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Superb little film, bears multiple viewings well, quotable, engaging. Just enough violence to make it fun, not so much as to bore you. And yes, more relevant than ever. OBEY
Pelafina Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Favorite quote in the movie: "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum."
Donnadogsoth Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 Speaking of which... http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/pro-wrestler-roddy-piper-dead-at-61/ar-BBlhxsP?ocid=mailsignout
Alan C. Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 I used to dress in jeans, flannels, and work boots because of his character in that movie. There may have been an undisclosed or undiagnosed health problem. It's unusual for somebody to just keel over and die that young.
Devon Gibbons Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 In the parking lot of my local grocery store a group of bagpipers yesterday were piping and everyone was watching. I believe it was a commemoration for Roddy. My childhood best friend loved WWF and he and his brothers would re-enact the fights they saw on television. His dad looked like Roddy Piper even, with the mullet, and taught Karate. I'd play those Playstation video games of WWF with him and his older brother. His family was conservative, but open minded, and funny. This movie has some special meaning. Nada (Roddy Piper) reminds me of that good friend who, at age 7, told me aggressively that Santa wasn't real. I was terrified and taken aback like he had injured me, just like the black guy when Nada tries to force the glasses on him. It was intensely important that I know what he knew. He was very intelligent. I don't know if I watched it when I was 7, but the WWF thing I think symbolizes the type of zen warfare relationship that conflicting brothers have towards each other and that I was witness to, even without a brother myself.
WasatchMan Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I'd like to do a review of this one sometime in the next month. It is pretty relevant right now with Rowdy Roddy Piper just passing
Devon Gibbons Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Just want to add my favorite clip (warning, it's a spoiler of the whole movie):
Donnadogsoth Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Re: your favourite clip: I guess the second sign he sees is just a cinematic conceit, huh? More like "Fuck and abort".
Devon Gibbons Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Re: your huh: Yeah, its not exactly promoting motherly values.
LovePrevails Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I just love that film, I remember showing it to my girlfriend when we first started going out and at first she was like "wtf" but the moment he put the glasses on she was stunned and like "...amazing..." and gripped for the rest of it. I have never spoken to anyone who didn't love it.
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