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Comment on Oscars shock: YouTube wins TV rights to host Academy Awards from 2029 in ~movies
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Comment on Movies: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~movies
winther Link ParentI have seen a handful Korean films, including those. I liked Memories of Murder, but on average Korean films haven't really lived up to their hype for me, like Burning, Decision to Leave and The...I have seen a handful Korean films, including those. I liked Memories of Murder, but on average Korean films haven't really lived up to their hype for me, like Burning, Decision to Leave and The Handmaiden. Oldboy is an all time classic, and Parasite is great, though not the best film ever as it sometimes is labelled. I do have some Kim Ki-duk films on my watchlist though.
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Comment on Movies: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~movies
winther Link ParentThank you! Kenji Mizoguchi and Takeshi Kitano were new names to me. I have seen Sorcerer, so The Wages of Fear hasn't been a top priority, but I am sure it will be an interesting comparison.Thank you! Kenji Mizoguchi and Takeshi Kitano were new names to me. I have seen Sorcerer, so The Wages of Fear hasn't been a top priority, but I am sure it will be an interesting comparison.
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Comment on Movies: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~movies
winther Link ParentOn the topic of Netflix romcoms, give A Copenhagen Love Story a try. I am not sure how well it translates to viewers outside Denmark, but I think it is an interesting twist on the romcom genre....On the topic of Netflix romcoms, give A Copenhagen Love Story a try. I am not sure how well it translates to viewers outside Denmark, but I think it is an interesting twist on the romcom genre. Starts as one, ends more in tragedy.
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Comment on Movies: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~movies
winther Link ParentI can highly recommend Chungking Express. In terms of romantic attraction depicted in a convincing manner, that is one of the best in my opinion.In The Mood For Love - Hoo boy, I think my computer's still smoldering from playing this. I need some more Wong Kar-Wai.
I can highly recommend Chungking Express. In terms of romantic attraction depicted in a convincing manner, that is one of the best in my opinion.
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Comment on Movies: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~movies
winther Link ParentI could use some recommendations for Japanese or French movies :) Not too big on all the samurai stuff, but I know Japan has more to offer than that. More by Naruse and Ozu are on my watchlist.I could use some recommendations for Japanese or French movies :) Not too big on all the samurai stuff, but I know Japan has more to offer than that. More by Naruse and Ozu are on my watchlist.
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Comment on Movies: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~movies
winther (edited )LinkThe year isn't over yet, but I will probably land at about 300 movies, which is more reasonable levels compared to 362 last year. My stats have the complete picture. One of my goals was to have a...The year isn't over yet, but I will probably land at about 300 movies, which is more reasonable levels compared to 362 last year. My stats have the complete picture.
One of my goals was to have a greater percentage of non-English language films and about 60% were, so I am satisfied with that. The majority of those were Italian films which has been a big thing for me this year. In addition to even more spaghetti westerns (highlights being And God Said To Cain and I Am Sartana Your Angel of Death), I also explored related genres with giallo (with Deep Red and The Suspicious Death of a Minor being highlights) and poliziotteschi (The Big Racket being the outright insane one and Revolver as a film with more political depth) as they have great deal of overlap in actors, directors, styles and themes.
I am not up to speed with many 2025 releases, as I will usually catch up on those next year, but it has been a real strong year for Danish cinema. I liked A Copenhagen Love Story, Second Victims and Home Sweet Home. There is a generational shift going at the moment with film makers in Denmark, and I am really excited for what we will see in the coming years.
American films of 2025 have mostly been a disappointment, or just decent. Warfare, Weapons and Bugonia was worth watching, but didn't live up to their hype. Minecraft was terrible.
Some 2024 films that impressed me was Parthenope, Bird, Peacock and Conclave.
No concrete goals for 2026 as such. Will continue to watch broadly across periods, countries and genres. Maybe I will dedicate a bit more to rewatch stuff, some more classics from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, and perhaps some more Japanese.
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Denmark sees US as potential security concern
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Comment on These travel influencers don’t want freebies. They’re AI. in ~travel
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Comment on These travel influencers don’t want freebies. They’re AI. in ~travel
winther Link ParentLook at this years Coca Cola Christmas ad. It is one of the biggest most well known brand in the world with billions in profits. They certainly have the resources to produce a top quality good...Look at this years Coca Cola Christmas ad. It is one of the biggest most well known brand in the world with billions in profits. They certainly have the resources to produce a top quality good looking Christmas ad. Yet they have chosen to use AI this time. If they are okay with AI slop, then there is no higher commercial standard to live up to.
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Comment on How Europe is gearing up to follow Australia's teen social media ban in ~tech
winther LinkOn one hand, I think it is a good thing that politicians are finally realizing the harms of these algorithmically controlled media platforms. We already have strict regulations and age...On one hand, I think it is a good thing that politicians are finally realizing the harms of these algorithmically controlled media platforms. We already have strict regulations and age restrictions on online gambling, for similar reasons of being highly addictive. Just not sure an age restriction is the right way, or even enough. I mean, these platforms are harmful and addictive for adults too. Just putting an age label on it doesn't solve much. I think we should consider actual requirements for these platforms, mitigating and regulating their addictiveness. Like force the option of a linear non-algorithmic feed, more transparency and user control over which content you get recommended, high fines for allowing outright scam advertising and so forth. But of course, their only contribution is the "easy" one of a dumb age restriction.
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Comment on What even is a ‘box office flop’ anymore? in ~movies
winther (edited )Link ParentI agree on all points. A financial success doesn't say much about the actual movie. However, from a purely selfish perspective I like the movies I like to continue being made, so of course it can...I agree on all points. A financial success doesn't say much about the actual movie. However, from a purely selfish perspective I like the movies I like to continue being made, so of course it can become a problem if they are consistently a financial flop and thus fewer will be made in the future.
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What even is a ‘box office flop’ anymore?
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Comment on EU backs away from chat control in ~society
winther Link ParentYeah you are right, the word "fascism" gets thrown around a lot and it becomes hyperbole. To rephrase it a bit, for me it isn't really about left or right anymore, but the general political shift...Yeah you are right, the word "fascism" gets thrown around a lot and it becomes hyperbole. To rephrase it a bit, for me it isn't really about left or right anymore, but the general political shift to more authoritarian politics. With a tendency for political parties to more top ruled, with party members having to fall behind the partyline ruled by the top. There is less room for nuance and especially with this surveillance thing, everything is just handled in a very shady manner with documents without names, backroom deals, politicians outright lying about what they are doing and an arrogant dismissing of any criticism as being a defense for criminals. So maybe not outright fascism, but a definite political shift that reduces the power of the people and centralizes it the top.
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Comment on Reality check: EU Council chat control vote is not a retreat, but a green light for indiscriminate mass surveillance and the end of right to communicate anonymously in ~society
winther Link ParentDon't know about the details is this latest changes, but in the previous installments they had conveniently exempted politicians from this. Because obviously the logic of "surveillance means...Don't know about the details is this latest changes, but in the previous installments they had conveniently exempted politicians from this. Because obviously the logic of "surveillance means freedom" and "nothing to hide" doesn't apply to those in power.
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Comment on EU backs away from chat control in ~society
winther LinkAccording to this I wouldn’t get my hopes up. I don’t think this relentless pursuit for this can be attributed to simple technical ignorance any longer. I hate to have lost so much faith in the EU...- Exemplary
According to this I wouldn’t get my hopes up.
I don’t think this relentless pursuit for this can be attributed to simple technical ignorance any longer. I hate to have lost so much faith in the EU over this, but I see little other explanation than are just as secretly/openly fascists as the rest of the corrupt political world these days.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentI was reminded of Before Sunrise when I saw it, with its depiction of random encounters leading to strong romantic attraction. I very often find on screen romances in classic Hollywood very hard...I was reminded of Before Sunrise when I saw it, with its depiction of random encounters leading to strong romantic attraction. I very often find on screen romances in classic Hollywood very hard to believe in. They feel forced and "acted". This is one of the notable exceptions, as there is some undefinable chemistry between the two on screen. Also, the use of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 is beautiful done.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentReally looking forward to Sentimental Value now. I think Joachim Trier is an interesting director, though not exactly a rising star yet in my book. I was okay with The Worst Person in the world...Really looking forward to Sentimental Value now. I think Joachim Trier is an interesting director, though not exactly a rising star yet in my book. I was okay with The Worst Person in the world but with Oslo, August 31st it really became apparent how his film are very much tuned to a specific generation.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentHaven’t seen any other Zach Cregger films. Is Barbarian similar or completely different?Haven’t seen any other Zach Cregger films. Is Barbarian similar or completely different?
Didn't see that coming, but I don't mind. I will generally support anything that moves stuff out of dumb outdated regional restrictions on content that should be globally available for everyone who is interested. The Oscars have generally been aiming for a more international outlook in recent with its increase in Academy members from outside the US and non-English films getting nominated outside their own category.