No it means you continue to rely on video and the experiences of others for your understanding of war.
You cited those movies as models of realism-not I.
lol...nowhere did i cite Apocalypse Now as an example of "realism".
point out, quote and cite where i did.
and yes, i pointed out SPR for it *combat* realism.
and i pointed out Deer Hunter and Killing Fields for their *emotional* resonance, not for combat realism.
"never said i could appreciate the psychology of having war addiction...but it is a fact that the movie was completely absurd with regards to its realism, and as a result, the realism of the psychological problems that we need to see addressed, are minimized, and not explored at all"
No shit, fuckface-the dopey public keeps buying the nationalist bullshit on TV and the lofty words of corporatist politicos to further the empire.
LOL...way to turn this thread, that had no political flag-waving, into a retarded screed about corporations and nationalism...in just two lines.
no-shit fuckface indeed.
Unfortunately, no one released "The Deer Hunter" in 2009
i see...so now, chronology has something to do with this? The Deer Hunter can be rented on video or dvd anytime.
What, in your vast couch jockeying experience,
LOL...what exactly is "couch jockeying"...i spend most of my time in a comfortable office chair, at work and in my home office where i type from. The only time i ever "couch jockey" is when i watch a movie or a tv program that i really want to give my undivided attention to.
WAS the best movie of 2009? That movie that might cause some viewers to question their position on a present issue? Speaking of which, cocksleeve, what IS your position on the GWOT/OIF/OEF?
LOL...what was the best movie in 2009? in my opinion?
1. first of all, the best picture is not one that "might cause some viewers to question their position on a present issue." That has nothing to do with cinema. If that was the case, why didn't Philadelphia win best picture in 1993? or what about Precious this year? or Babe in 1995?
Your point is moot, but, thus far, my pick for best movie of 2009, not having seen all the best picture nominees, is still absolutely Inglourious Basterds.
2. oooooh cocksleeve...fascinating insult.
3. my opinion on the "Global War On Terrorism" is that we should have committed to Afghanistan first and foremost. as for the rest of my position, i feel that whatever the US and its allies believe is the best way to fight terrorism is up to them, not to me. I am smart enough to know that covert war, intelligence, infiltration, and everything that comes along with the types of units that are as we speak in constant motion in the GWOT are far beyond me being able to tell them what should be done.
or do you think that without having access to all the intelligence information, people like you and me should just be screaming to bomb every country that might have a terrorist in it?
4. My opinion on Operation Iraqi Freedom, is that it has been a disaster on a human and financial level for our country...i am hoping that eventually Iraq can run itself, and maybe in the long run, some of the terrible costs will be defrayed by a country that in 10 years is stable, and at peace and at successful. That is a hope. Reality is different.
5. as for Operation Enduring Freedom, i think that should have been priority 1 from the get go, as i have said here in the past, but since you have only arrived here, and your sole contribution to the forum has been ranting about the Hurt Locker, you would not know that.
Had more forces been committed to Afghanistan in 2001-2002 instead of messing around with stupid political considerations, and getting sidetracked with Iraq we certainly would be better off.
But thanks for your derailing the thread into another treatise on the Iraq situation...may i direct you to the politics forum, where that is discussed ad nauseum?
I am sure you will find many folks there to scream and yell at about Iraq who will return fire to your hearts content.
i will not discuss the war any further in this thread...if you wish to discuss Hurt Locker do so. I will not be drawn into a debate about Iraq and Afghanistan with someone who clearly is gagging for some kind of fight about that topic.
Name me ONE movie that questioned a war while Americans were still deployed.
that's funny...cause Bigelow and Boal said specifically that this movie was not political at all. In fact, they went out of their way to make it that way. Don't take my word for it...ask them...their interviews are all over the place.
and as for naming you one movie that questioned a war while americans were still deployed, you obviously aren't the brightest bulb around, are you?
Ever hear of these Iraq war films, that came out before the Hurt Locker?
The BAttle For Haditha (2007)
Home Of The Brave (2006)
In The Valley Of Elah (2007)
The Messenger (2009)
Redacted (2007)
Stop-Loss (2008)
oh...and by the way...didn't you say that this film wasn't about war anyway? So technically it could not question a war, since it was not about war, right?
thanks for playing, Mr. Angry
bed time for me...i will continue arguing with you tomorrow, when you are less agitated.