The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchies latest film and I think maybe his best. Very entertaining watch.

I've seen it, it is very good, a friend recommend me it not long ago

Network

Cheers man

Freddy got fingered or Deuce Bigalow are my go to movies when I’m high, I love a good giggle at immature movies while locked on the couch!

haha cheers mate

The Gentlemen without a doubt my favorite movie of 2020. Genuinely hilarious. Watch it with a spliff and you'll have a good time my man! ;)

I've actually seen this its my friends favourite too, It's really good

Amazing movie about drug running , very funny too

Definitely this one.Howard Marks! the man is a legend! If you have the time read the book. Even more details.

we all still use the word nordle round here all the time haha

sounds like my kind of moviie, cheers mate

If you liked Snatch, then there is an Australian rip off called "Crooked Business". It's full of one liners. Amazing when high.

I did like snatch, I will give it a look cheers mate

Withnail & I :)

ANY denzel washington movie imo ;)

makes sense since they are all the same. he knows better than whitey.

You seen memento mate? Really good.

no I haven't I will give it a look, cheers mate

Peanut butter falcon. Great story telling and characters against amazing scenery. It's like a river road movie.

Amazing new tv series from italy, -Romulus! about warring clans, treachery & leading up to the founding of rome.
good effects and great acting:)

Its great to see a tv series that's based on probably one of the most important moments in world history(:

sounds good I like historical tv shows

What kind of shows are you into?

honestly mate I watch a bit of everything, i will watch documentaries, horror/thrillers, Crime, Comedy. I'm not a fussy guy haha

The keepers
The last czars
Evil genius
The ripper

And any david attenborough show.

Can't beat david attenborough haha

I love that man so much.

Shot in the dark on Netflix mate won’t be dissatisfied. It’s real aswell
Umbrella academy
Cobra Kai
Just to name a few brill shows that you must see

Cheers mate thanks for that

Check out Castle Freak directed by Stuart Gordon in 1995

The Big Lebowski, or anything by the Coen Bros.
Kubrick on a good day, Like 2001 or Dr Strangelove.
The Death of Stalin, if you like Armando Iannucci's dry wit.

Surf that sofa! :-)

I am a big fan of crime films. Here are some suggestions:
Goodfellas
Bad Blood (series)
Narcos Mexico (series)
Wolf of Wall Street
Black Mass
Dog Pound
Kidulthood (trilogy)
Catch me if you can
Requiem of a dream

cheers mate they will keep me entertained for a good while

Outside the wire

cheers mate

123 movies, showbox, movie sites watch on ps4 or laptop.got lot of pop ups and viruses tho, ok

love a good virus haha

Parasites(korean movie with subtitles)
Harsh times with christian bale
Hurt locker. One of the best Anti war movies
F is for family with Bill Burr is realy good.
The wrong missy- comedy
Role models- great comedy.
My octopus teacher- good documentary on netflix.
Hope it helps.

thanks man

I don’t mean to double dip but The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974) perhaps the best movie I’ve ever seen. I’m 44 minutes in and it’s 104 minutes long.

What is it about?

Group of guys hijack a subway train full of passengers in New York City and demand money basically

Actually I think I have already seen this

Les Mis (movie about police in France, not the musical), Hereditary, Let Him Go, I Saw The Devil, Death to 2020, Borat 2.

Hereditary is the perfect kind of fucked up horror movie. Classic!

The Conjuring, Tetsuo the Iron Man, The Evil Dead, Midsommar, Hereditary, Big Trouble in Little China, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Gummo, Brokeback Mountain, Fury, Whiplash

Ive been cleaning out dvds lately and came across 2 old faves. Pulp Ficton and Dazed and Confused, great movies to have a splif with

haha will watch this when I'm baked

Possessor directed by David Cronenberg's son is pretty a good recent movie and while on sci-fi try Upgrade.
Completely mental movie but one of the best I've seen recently.

Is it on any streaming services like netflix?

Upgrade is on Netflix and Possessor is on Amazon prime I think

cheers for that mate appreciate it

The Martian is always a go to of mine. If you are into Space and Science =)

I've seen this but I agree it is really good

I enjoyed Arkansaw on Netflix, Vince Vaugn. Definitely worth a look

cheers man i will give them a look

Ava is pretty dam good mate :)

must be good if everyones saying it is, I will give it a watch later tonight

I ignored it for ages then after so many people telling me it’s epic I gave it a go and what a movie :)

Sounds like it won't disappoint

ava is a decent new one on Netflix

I've seen that advertised, looks good tbf

Mandy. Watch it and tell me it doesn't fuck with your head

I will let you know man, is it on any streaming platforms?

Tbh if it’s something recent you want I would go for tv series much better than movies nowadays that are just out for either a tax break or an attempt at just worldbuilding to more movies. Ready player one was the one movie I was hoping to be good and it was utter garbage.

The lesson of that movie is supposed to be that you don’t mess with an original artists creation (oasis) yet there’s the iron giant who originally never wanted to be a gun and his in this very movie slaughtering thousands indiscriminately lol wtf

I do a gree movies seemed to have gone downhill since my childhood, I think netflix is really pushing series to the top nowadays

La Haine
The Night Comes for Us - Netflix
Oldboy (2003)
Ichi The Killer
Sympathy for Mr Vengeance
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
Raid
Raid 2
Until the Last Sword is Drawn
13 Assassins

Cheers for that man, plenty to choose from

Would also take any suggestions for a good series too

loaded is a good series on Netflix about friends who become overnight millionaires

Everyones dream haha

Check out the movie "A prophet" . It's the best crime movie of the 21st century.

What is it about mate?

Young moroccan arrives in french jail and in time becomes the boss. It's an old crime story,but what makes "A prophet" special is the script and setting. The setting is the french prison system.The mobs are Corsican,French and muslim. The script is about as good as it gets. As I say,best crime movie of the 21,st century and it's NOT American!

Sounds really interesting, deffo going to give this a watch

I disagree strongly with the war comparison - that's not an example of a mutual effort, but the opposite: it's an example of large scale confrontation. People were called up to defend/attack from other people. MILLIONS of people died over YEARS.

This is a public health crisis, not a war. And the young haven't been called up, keyworkers, carers and health staff have. When I've been out and about with my family, it's fairly clear that the younger generations are the least bothered by what's going on, and aren't necessarily abiding by the guidelines to any effective degree.

And sadly, I don't think this is even something defined by the self interest of the ruling class. I think it's exposed the current ruling class is about as clueless as it ever had been. Johnson's flabby ensemble of random wankers have never at any point been good leaders. They got there off the back of a dishonest, divisionary Brexit campaign based on some entirely different agenda. They now have absolutely no idea what they're doing.

Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to humanity that if a democracy is to succeed, you can only back honest, able and skilled statesmen. Anyone less means we're fucked if there's any deviation from their intended narrative.

I don't blame anyone in this scenario. It's a collective human failure that it escalated to this scale. What I think matters now is the outlook, vision and ability of the leaders that might rebuild for the future. In 2019, world leadership probably never looked so weak... in the entirety of human history. And in the UK, we've currently got one of the most inept setups. BUT. Look at Starmer circling, look what we need to overcome, look what we want to build.

Give it a year or two and I think HOPE will be a usable word again. The Johnson/Trump/Bullshit breed need to move aside.

Yes but the fact that people are even looking to politicians in an era of science, free flow of information and consensus building media - why the fuck do we still have the twats?

THIS!

I know my case is extreme, but its not just old people who need protecting. My son is 2 years old and immunocompromised from chemotherapy. I don't fully believe in the lockdown but it is a bit more assuring for me that it isn't running rampant out there.

all the best to your son and thanks for your perspective

You definitely have a point.

The approach of "us-versus-them' is in fact a very European way of dealing with matters.

Indifference to social position, and consequently, acceptance of one's social status no matter what it is, became somehow a doctrine and a duty in the current world (if we are honest to ourselves): it is really the ideal philosophy, an ideological superstructure adequate to peacefully govern our world, conquered with its own consent.

'The old" send "the young" to wars. Because, "the young" (well, all ages really) willingly accept, for example, army duty.
It is only natural, that in current situation, "the young" are contemplating 'retaliation'. :)

I think, the value of a human life became something very insignificant.
Young people wait on the old to die in retirement homes, old are upset with the young, that they show no respect, etc.

A vicious circle.

And we do not really value human life, because we do not understand the concept of self-worth.
Which is nowadays confused with 'pouvoir d'achat', like they say in french (ability to buy). Just look at who the majority of humans are looking up to (movie stars, ufc fighters, etc.)

The thing is, we are never independent or self-made, and we all hopefully will be old one day too. So what connects old and young is gratitude.

No life is more important than another, whether it is an old life or a young one.
And no ideology or state will defend this point at all times, speaking sociologically or/and economically. It is self-damaging to an ideology or a state.

Should we or should we not do this or that? I don't know. Each individual should decide for himself.
I know that generalising (oh those olds, oh those youngs, oh those russians, oh those arabs, oh those french, oh those - would be an insult to my own intelligence.

A boomer is different from another boomer. And i am a survivor and want my children to be survivors too.

I may be never be in a position where i can decide on a broader scale of "should we or should we not".
But i can decide on my personal level and i just value life more than i value my ego.

Here is my humble opinion.

Thank you for being brave and raising this point.
It is important to discuss without fear to offend.
That is what freedom of speech is no?

Very thoughtful post (what a pleasure to read this instead of another sycophantic review), thank you for it my bigga.

I'm going to differ on one point. I think the perceived value of life is heading up and pretty much always has.

We are in the midst of the greatest human sacrifice for the least number of lives (in relative terms) ever.

Today's wars kill fewer in total than we lost in a week in WW1 or 2.

Murder rates are way down compared to history.

The financial investment made to squeeze out a few more years is more substantial than even our most recent ancestors could ever imagine.

There's lots more stats like this, they are hard to see when media profits from perceived conflict and makes everything look cataclysmic to get your attention.

Took the words right outa my mouth ;)

I believe I am generation X but I will react anyway. It is an interesting discussion and I understand the thought behind it. The biggest issue I have with your statement is: what makes you think that older generations are not impacted by lock downs or other measures against the virus? Like we are all sipping whisky at our 2nd vacation homes. Your generation or any other is not sacrificing more then any other generation. Much love to you all

100 punks rule!

really i believe im the buzzcocks

Believe it, at least the buzz part.

I'm not old (38) and I very nearly got axed by COVID. I don't have a pre existing condition. It's worth considering that many young or younger people with pre-existing conditions are at high risk, as are the disabled and many mentally ill people. The structures of society also make sure that the poor are disproportionatily affected. So, what you're proposing, hypothetical or not, is a cull on the people in society who most need our support. And, I would add, people who add a huge amount of value to our societies. I am as annoyed by how our 'era' turned out as anyone, but putting boomers to death for the greater good? C'mon. Besides, the ruling class are not all old - they have children, who will inherit. Killing old (rich) people would do nothing for society. Advocating that other (poor) people's parents and grandparents have had their time is basically inhuman, or at least profoundly lacking in empathy.

Glad you are ok bigga and your message is hella important. Can I ask do you think there was a better way to handle this? Are you happy with the whole world shutting down to protect you?

love and respect

"happy" ??? what an awful, miscalculated question.

I don't want my parents to die any more than I want anyone else's, but the quality of life for the young is clearly being sacrificed again for the most protected generation that ever lived.

they're going to love the carousel

Logan's Run will always get an upvote from this bigga.

Great film......must watch it again soon

Kind of irrelevant IMO because as a species we are all doomed anyway, which I'm OK with, but it's shame we're going to take most of the biosphere with us though, as it's really no fault of theirs. We are species out of control and one which is destroying it's environment. The planet will be much better of without us humans stinking up the place!

here's what im thinking, as long as when i'm burned for fuel a billion years from now there's this little bit of thc somehow left there all that time. and it says thanks, yeah, thanks, THANKS.

You'll have to send out the nurse on the Segway and take my teeth away!

Interesting read here

It is an interesting read. A prospective.

But, I believe what i see and I see a lot of tragedy.

It does seem if we were a little more honest about this we might come up with a better solution than locking everyone up.

Bingo!

agree somewhat, the damage to economy is going to kill tens of thousands alone, potentially more than would be lost to Covid, but perhaps not (Not an expert by any means). I invite people to look at how many people died on average each 2010-2015 due to austerity measures and debt. Suicides will go up to.

Im in the self employed bracket its truly shit but i think society will come out of this better on the whole

I am in the same boat and i like your positive outlook.

"Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time" - right?

We should also come out of this with as less damage and casualties as possible.

Been self-employed throughout 3 different continents and over a decade already and self-employed equals survivor to me at this point.

What if we just quarantine the old baby boomers and give them priority at hospitals, that way the rest of us can keep the world going and contsruct what they need.

Places should be open to people that are tested or recovered.

I’m out of job

I am sorry to read that.
Is being self-employed an option?

I was self employed hehe

I was in that small percentage who got no help lol and im sure i speak for many...

Unless i change my services...im hoping it blows over soon

Stay safe Vik

I see.

My family at the moment is throwing punches at the state mechanisms of supporting struggling businesses - we apparently fall into a category of self-employed families with children.

It's been already more than a month of letters' skirmish haha

Nightmare i know...

Im terrible with all that stuff it stresses me out

I need a secretary lol

Me too.
But i try to think of stress like of sore muscles after a workout. Eventually you surpass it and get used to it.

Sexretary is a good idea!

sorry for the typo. - secretary

I dont know man its easier to ignore it all hahahaha

Me too. My industry was among the first to go, About 2 weeks before lock down got told to stay at home no income... Now im out of a job completely.

It’s fucked up isn’t it, I’m in that small percentage of self employed who ain’t getting jack shit...I’d work tomorrow but not many want people in there houses now

We can only hope that this flys by and we can get back to work

Some sectors have increased in number of available positions, maybe worth looking into those sectors to get some work for the mean time

It is survival time at the moment. I like your attitude.

Im taking it as a holiday atm :)

Holiday - strategising and regrouping time!

Yes but dont give away the game plan lol

So sorry, fella. I hope something comes along soon.

This bigga booma had it 9 months ago. I have had my first shot of the vaccine just before xmas. Three weeks ago, we had an outbreak at work... forensic mental health. We kicked the virus' arse.

Not all boomers are bastards.

Disclaimer: if I am a bastard, it has nothing to do with my age. This old goblin girl has always been one. :-)

Neji
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the boomers are the majority of voters i think so isnt it also a democratic move?

playing along with the existing system doesn't make them the real majority.

There are elements that are particularly cruel for young generations that have been caused by the benefits enjoyed by older generations. Retirement / pension age is the first to mind. We all retire later if at all because they fucked the pension pot for those claiming now. Housing and land are impossible to buy at reasonable prices, because the older generation owns it all. Wealth disparity grows with extended lifespans, as the elderly hold onto it instead of spending it. But these issues are not the fault of those older generations, but the governments modus operandi of dealing the better cards in the deck to those who can vote at the time and have money. Who cares about the generations that can't support government agendas right now? No one is the answer, and it has resulted in a shit deal for the young that will only get worse as time goes on.

The chant throughout this has been that you “can’t put a price on life” which is ridiculous because we do it all the time. The NHS will not buy expensive cancer drugs unless they extend life for ‘long enough’, councils won’t spend on accident hot spots until a certain number of deaths have been er...’achieved’?!
The equation is called ‘quality adjusted life years’ and it’s frequently used to decide cost vs life. That sum has now been done for the pandemic (freaky task) and yup, it doesn’t add up. The number of quality life years saved versus those to be lost through unemployment, poverty, undiagnosed health conditions, mental stress etc are insignificant.
We fucked up. But then we’re only human....

as a 51yr old father of 11yr old twins (one boy, one girl), and reflecting on how I have myself matured (lack of!) I can honestly offer an opinion that humans may be physically capable of sexual reproduction early mid/teens, but that doesn't make them adults. Likewise 20s and even early 30s. I was a selfish prat right up to having kids. Having kids completely changes your priorities and outlook, including CONFIRMING that kids are, literally, the future. So you're right about preserving the future for younger generations. BUT if adults don't become adults (really!) until they have kids, and human kids can't look after themselves, and anyway don't mature mentally til they have kids, we come full circle, that is why you need 2 generations minimum at the same time. HTH!

I'm 27 with baby number 2 due next month. My life didn't feel lil it had much meaning before becoming a dad, I cared a lot less about everything. As for Corona it's really not a big risk to a vast majority of the population. Most of the people dying are 80+. When the people who are 80+ were born their life expectancy was like 67. They've done well. I think all lives are equal but not all deaths are tragic.