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wasupaloopa

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3. Because that is the world people think we are headed for.

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Sat Jun 15, 2019, 04:38 PM

Jun 2019

Why is it when I go to see a nice drama movie the previews are all about mega violence, killing and maiming? All the ads are about using social media and fads.

See you need to be like everyone else, spend and be very afraid for your future.

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Why do script-writers insist on turning the heroes of action-movies into psychopaths and sociopaths? [View all] DetlefK Jun 2019 OP

Because they are vigilantes. Plus they think a crazy hero is more interesting emulatorloo Jun 2019 #1

Part of the equation, Wellstone ruled Jun 2019 #2

Because that is the world people think we are headed for. wasupaloopa Jun 2019 #3

There was a trailer for a video-game before the movie: DetlefK Jun 2019 #5

The common theme is that these are all sequels and re-do's JDC Jun 2019 #4

The world, in general, is an even meaner world than it used to be. mapol Sep 2019 #6