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Master Don Juan
good movie. denzel handles his business nicely.
"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"
Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.
She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.
Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.
So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.
The words come later. The impression comes first.
American Gangster
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"She Liked You in March. It's October Now."
Attraction runs on a clock.
She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.
The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."
One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.
Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.
ValleyDJing
Master Don Juan
It was alright. There were a lot of other Denzel Movies I liked better. Training Day, Deja Vu, Remember the Titans, Man on Fire...those were all better movies imo.
ValleyDJing
Master Don Juan
joekerr31 said:
lol! That too.
Create Reality
Master Don Juan
Training Day was badass when it came out. Just not the same when I watch it anymore. But American Gangster I could watch again and probably enjoy it a few more times. It was slow towards the middle but only because that part lacked the action sequences which we adore so much.
"I'm Not Looking for Anything Serious Right Now"
When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.
Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.
Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.
The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.
I was a little bored by it. I was expecting more about Frank Lucas. I didn't like how it told Crowe's and Denzel's story and then tied it together. It seemed like it was more about Crowe's character than Frank Lucas. I guess I was looking for something along the lines of Blow or Scarface.
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I thought Ridley Scott was spot on with the Direction and tone but it lacked in enthusiasm. He got his actors to do exactly what he needed but I thought the cinematography was too grainy and French Connection-ish. I thought the best performances were from Common and RZA. Common is really becoming a heavy hitter ever since I saw him in Smokin' Aces.
Editing was clean and crisp. The dialogue is what really brought the film down though. It was predictable and reminded me of New Jack City a bit too much.
Editing was clean and crisp. The dialogue is what really brought the film down though. It was predictable and reminded me of New Jack City a bit too much.
War Against Betaism
Master Don Juan
I thought it was average, it moved way too slow for my liking. If it weren't for Denzel Washington the movie would have been below average IMO. He's just such a great actor, and he's funny too.
"I don't give a fvck what you call it, put a chokehold on it motherfvcker and call it blue dog sh1t, you know what I mean?"
"I don't give a fvck what you call it, put a chokehold on it motherfvcker and call it blue dog sh1t, you know what I mean?"
Create Reality
Master Don Juan
I liked the French Connection-ish theme they had going on. It was a blast from the past for sure
"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."
Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.
Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?
You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.
Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.
PulpFiction
Don Juan
I want to watch it but can't because it's not available for download yet.
