SubJeff on 10/7/2020 at 04:48
Quote Posted by Kolya
Why has there never been a remake of Highlander?! It's a good story, but the execution has aged quite badly.
What are you talking about? It's perfect.
Pyrian on 10/7/2020 at 04:50
Hmm. I've always thought the execution was what made
Highlander work. The premise is dumb and the plot structure is perfunctory.
But (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FurnHg4by8) this is f'ing gold. Lots of clever little bits like that, and aside from the boring protagonist, all the main characters (and several bit parts) get to have a lot of fun with the acting.
SubJeff on 10/7/2020 at 05:01
Clancy Brown is great in that role and to be honest, in loads of stuff he's just a total c%#t. See his role in Billions. He's just so good at it.
Coincidentally, Billions has a great gender nonconforming character. They aren't as cool as Wags or Dollar Bill, but you can't have it all.
PigLick on 10/7/2020 at 15:06
to get back on topic
"When a term which has a specific meaning in a specific instance begins to be used by a group which adopts it as part of an ideological argument, it no longer generates discussion, but is instead used as a talisman to close off discussion"
re cancel culture
SubJeff on 10/7/2020 at 15:10
Quote Posted by icemann
great in Shawshank Redemption, did some good voice acting in Gargoyles back in the day, and was great in the Mandalorian.
Playing two total c u next tuesdays.
Again, lol.
Aye, PigLick, and we see it hear it here with dat TERF.
lowenz on 11/7/2020 at 10:28
Quote Posted by PigLick
"When a term which has a specific meaning in a specific instance begins to be used by a group which adopts it as part of an ideological argument, it no longer generates discussion, but is instead
used as a talisman to close off discussion"
See how human nature remains deeply irrational in a rationalist world?
Nicker on 11/7/2020 at 20:13
I think it is part because of information loading. As larger numbers of people attempt to engage in complex issues, the complexity reduces until it becomes binary. Once the issue becomes binary there's a reduced capacity for nuance. In fact, attempting to explore the middle ground will be seen as hostile to both sides of the duality and expose rational thinkers to greater risk.
SubJeff on 11/7/2020 at 23:03
Good explanation.
faetal on 11/7/2020 at 23:06
There should have been only one.
Kolya on 12/7/2020 at 00:13
Quote Posted by Nicker
As larger numbers of people attempt to engage in complex issues, the complexity reduces until it becomes binary. Once the issue becomes binary there's a reduced capacity for nuance. In fact, attempting to explore the middle ground will be seen as hostile to both sides of the duality
You nicely summed up this gender issue.
