Art, Petty and Communism

Cristobal 2022-09-22 20:21:51

Halfway through the movie, I really wanted to watch this director's other films, but when I finished watching it, I started to look around again.
Every character in the film seems to be familiar with each other, seems to have something to say, and every detail is ingenious. The whole story makes people feel like they are stuck in their throats, and they don’t spit out unpleasantly, but when they spit it out, it’s just a fishbone – life is such an embarrassment. Nope, so is this movie.
What is art? Is life an art? If life is art, then this movie is a work of art.
The director is obviously a young man, because boredom is the mark of his soul branded by the times. The realistic, typical, and meaningless characters in this film are simply the best material for the petty bourgeoisie to hurt spring and autumn. No wonder 809 The post-zero people have to feel the same way.
Petty bourgeoisie is not the code name of a group of people, but the code name of an era. This era of peace, abundance, kindness and cowardice is such an era. There is no big meaning, so people go their separate ways to find their own meaning of existence. Those ancestors who sacrificed for this era may not have the energy to consider whether what they do is noble or just to realize their own existence. value?

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  • Mavis Gary: [answers phone] Hey, Buddy!

    Buddy Slade: Mavis Gary. It's been how long?

    Mavis Gary: I'm not sure. Gosh. Wow!

    Buddy Slade: So you're actually back in town, huh?

    Mavis Gary: Yeah, well, I'm just passing through. I am insanely busy as always.

    Buddy Slade: Well, I don't know how long you're around with your real estate thing, but I'd love to grab a drink.

    Mavis Gary: Okay. Well, if you're feeling spontaneous I could meet you at Woody's in, I don't know. 15 minutes?

    Buddy Slade: [laughs] Spontaneous really isn't a thing these days. I don't know if you heard but I am a new dad.

    Mavis Gary: Duh! Everyone knows. Yeah, the whole gang. I got that announcement. Thanks for that, by the way.

    Buddy Slade: You're welcome, you're welcome. How about we meet tomorrow at this place called Champion O'Malley's? It's kind of fun.

    Mavis Gary: Of course, yes. Yeah! How does 8:00, 8:30 sound?

    Buddy Slade: 6:00 would be better.

    Mavis Gary: 6:00 is perfect.

    Buddy Slade: Great, I'll see you at 6:00.

  • Mavis Gary: Weren't you that hate crime guy?

    Matt Freehauf: Excuse me?

    Mavis Gary: You totally were. You're the hate crime guy! Oh my God, why didn't you just say that? Now I know who you are. Matt, the hate crime guy.

    Matt Freehauf: Yes, Mavis. When when we were seniors a bunch of jocks who thought I was gay jumped me in the woods.

    Mavis Gary: That's right!

    Matt Freehauf: And hit me on the legs and dick with a crowbar.

    Mavis Gary: With a crowbar. I totally remember that.

    Matt Freehauf: It was national news. I mean, until people found out I wasn't really gay. Then it wasn't a hate crime anymore. It was a fat guy getting his ass beat.

    Mavis Gary: Didn't you get to miss a bunch of school?

    Matt Freehauf: Yes, I got to miss about six months. It was awesome.

    Mavis Gary: Fuck. How's your dick?

    Matt Freehauf: Not good. Not good.

    Mavis Gary: Does it work?

    Matt Freehauf: Yeah, it works. You know, it just kind of does.

    [makes sideways hand gesture]