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[Neko]

Originally Posted by Polaris

Several of us are married and you have children... The way he phrased it, it didn't seem like a joke on his part.

Where did he even name that one?

[Polaris]

I don't remember, that's why I posted here ^^'
Let me see if I can find it...

Ah, there

Originally Posted by SpaceGuitarist

Guys !!
Guys !!

The movie I've just watched was awesome !!

IT IS THE STORY OF MBN MEMBERS !

Especially so for people like Battler, but I think many others here, you have to see it, it is a must!

The name is Virgin Mountain (2015)

[Neko]

Originally Posted by Polaris

I don't remember, that's why I posted here ^^'
Let me see if I can find it...

Ah, there

Still sounds like an insult to me

[Polaris]

I'm not so sure, since he's an MBNer himself, I'd give him the benefit of the doubt. Also the main character isn't exactly made fun of in the film.

[pitiflake]

Sorry for the late answer SGK, but that's a really nice composition u did there ! U should definitely carry on with that kind of medium and with other LBA-related subjects (eg Jo the elf or some Baldino-ish thing )

[Polaris]

Why Jo and Baldino specifically ?

[pitiflake]

Originally Posted by Polaris

Why Jo and Baldino specifically ?

They just were the first characters to come in my mind. Could be anyone else really.

[SpaceGuitarist]

Thanks pitiflake. Have no intention of doing more of these at all thou.

Originally Posted by Polaris

So far, the Scandinavian movies I've watched were either comedies with a grumpy old man as a protagonist, or depressing as f*ck Frankly, I wouldn't want to live in the Finland that Aki Kaurismäki depicts x)

How is the movie was about MBNers though in your analysis SG ?

Polaris, amazing how you got it all wrong? Did you even see the right movie? It's a movie that takes place in ICELAND, not Finland, by a director from ICELAND which is not the guy you named at all, as per wikipedia: "Virgin Mountain is a 2015 Icelandic drama film directed by Dagur Kári". It's not depressing, it has an overall positive outcome of things. It's a great take on the "40 year old virgin" storyline, except it's not a romantic comedy or any Hollywood gibberish like that. It depicts a clear evolution of his struggles in a realistic manner. You'll see every MBNer (including me) shares something in common with Füsy, the main character, and the many situations the movie shows. Which is why I recommended it. It's a bit strange how you failed to see any of it. Oh well. *shrugs*

[SpaceGuitarist]

Originally Posted by Neko

Still sounds like an insult to me

Nah Not sure if you want to watch it first, so I'll put it in spoilers in case you do. Here's a list of the things in common with some mbners, which are shown in the movie:

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Battler - About same age as the main character | Still lives with his mom | Likes war history and knowledge of famous battles | Peculiar nerdy hobbies | Suffered bullying | Problems with socializing | Struggles when interacting with women | Still a virgin past his 30s | Is a gentleman with women and never too forward with them | Isn't really attached to getting plenty of money or showing a high "status" in society

Polaris - About same age as the main character | Struggled when interacting with women (yeah yeah he's married now, but we all remember his not so sociable virgin past not long ago, right) | Suffered bullying | Had friends try to get him to have his first time with hookers (we all remember your "red light district" thread in roofles den) and he didn't really like it | Isn't really attached to getting plenty of money or showing a high "status" in society

SGK - About same age as the main character | Struggled when interacting with women in the past | Problems with socializing | Have had people acting as if you're a creep for enjoying to play with kids just cuz you're a male | Suffered mild bullying | Isn't really attached to getting plenty of money or showing a high "status" in society

Etc...

The above is based on things people have shared here publicly, I cannot talk of other members who shared things privately with me, but all in all, for each person you'll see some correlation. So, no, definitely not meant as an insult.

[Polaris]

Originally Posted by SpaceGuitarist

Polaris, amazing how you got it all wrong? Did you even see the right movie? It's a movie that takes place in ICELAND, not Finland, by a director from ICELAND which is not the guy you named at all, as per wikipedia: "Virgin Mountain is a 2015 Icelandic drama film directed by Dagur Kári". It's not depressing, it has an overall positive outcome of things. It's a great take on the "40 year old virgin" storyline, except it's not a romantic comedy or any Hollywood gibberish like that. It depicts a clear evolution of his struggles in a realistic manner. You'll see every MBNer (including me) shares something in common with Füsy, the main character, and the many situations the movie shows. Which is why I recommended it. It's a bit strange how you failed to see any of it. Oh well. *shrugs*

Wut ? I know it is an Icelandic movie, they part of Scandinavia when talked about in broad term, as is Finland. I just made a parallel between two countries and movies, that's all.
I would somewhat disagree with the realist part though. While what happens isn't comedic or absurd, the main character, Füsy is meant imho as a canvas. Despite being the main character and being on-screen for the whole film, he barely ever has an emotional response to anything. As such, the net of meaning the director casts over him is a bit too bast for me.

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Originally Posted by SpaceGuitarist

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Had friends try to get him to have his first time with hookers

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You have a weird understanding of that, those weren't friends, those were bullies making fun of him in every scene...
Also in my case, it was my own choice, even though some here recommended it years prior

[SpaceGuitarist]

Originally Posted by Polaris

Wut ? I know it is an Icelandic movie, they part of Scandinavia when talked about in broad term, as is Finland. I just made a parallel between two countries and movies, that's all.

I got that, but by doing so, you cast a bad light unto a movie that had nothing to do with those others you've paralleled with.

Originally Posted by Polaris

As such, the net of meaning the director casts over him is a bit too bast for me.

Ok, that's up for personal interpretation, I disagree, but fine.

Originally Posted by Polaris

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You have a weird understanding of that, those weren't friends, those were bullies making fun of him in every scene...
Also in my case, it was my own choice, even though some here recommended it years prior

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They were bullying him at first, yes, but then they tried to be friends with him and make up for it and win his friendship again - didn't you watch the movie and notice that, after Füsy fixed the guy's car?

And yeah I don't meant to say the situations are EXACTLY IDENTICAL to anyone's here, but it meddles with the same kind of ingredients/themes/subjects/whatever.

Jesus.

[Polaris]

Originally Posted by SpaceGuitarist

I got that, but by doing so, you cast a bad light unto a movie that had nothing to do with those others you've paralleled with.

For a piece of art to be depressing isn't a bad thing... It's a strong feeling that's not easy to play with.
By stating that Virgin Mountain is a depressing movie, I was in no way judging its quality, just as Aki Kaurismäki's films are pretty good.

[SpaceGuitarist]

Originally Posted by Polaris

For a piece of art to be depressing isn't a bad thing... It's a strong feeling that's not easy to play with.
By stating that Virgin Mountain is a depressing movie, I was in no way judging its quality, just as Aki Kaurismäki's films are pretty good.

That's alright, but it did make you and Neko feel like I was recommending this movie to MBNers as an insult/joke instead of what it actually is: a touching movie that adresses subjects in common with many of us here.

[Polaris]

Originally Posted by Polaris

The way he phrased it, it didn't seem like a joke on his part.

I specifically told Neko that I didn't think it was an insult... Plus he reacted that way after seeing your original post about it...

It is a pretty touching film...

[SpaceGuitarist]

Oki, I forgive you!

[Polaris]

<333

Even though I didn't like Virgin Mountain as much as you did, I like watching films. I'm pretty certain that I wouldn't have ever known about this one were it not for you, so thanks for recommending it