The Trailer Park

Yeah I've seen it. Found it a bit strange in some parts, but it is a very dark movie indeed, but I enjoyed it too. I'd say even borderline to one of those very rare films that actually bothers me. (meaning the subject matter, not to give anything away) ... And though I find that Jake Gyllenhaal himself can be a tad strange at times with some of his roles, I do find that I've enjoyed most of the movies that I've seen him in. And similarly, I've enjoyed most roles Amy Adams has done. So thought it was worth a watch having them both in it.

To explain what I mean about movies that bother me... There's only a few films that has bothered me in such a way, like say, Black Hawk Down. (Even though I'm not a huge fan of war movies) - I found it to be a very good movie that was well made, but due to the subject matter and story, it tends to put me in a foul or even angry mood by the end of it. (which I don't like to feel - but again, it's the acting, story telling, etc. that has to be good to pull you in and make one feel such a way.

Yep, and a very good example you provide of what i mean. (And yes, you're correct on the title) - A lot of folks will agree that 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' is a great movie, and is thought to be one of Jack Nicholson's best. But it's also sad, and puts you in a mood afterwards because you feel so bad for the character/s that they portray.

I guess it takes a well done movie to pull one in to the point of making them feel in such a way, but I still hate when a movie is that good.

And sadly you're correct that those things can and do happen. - Like Charlotte said 'It tends to ruin your day' That's honestly the reason I don't watch the news. I can't stand hearing about all the sickening crap people do in this world today. It's depressing and scary, and just something I don't care to keep hearing about. I'm mean, unless I want to walk around depressed or pissed off all the time.

My wife's a big news watcher, and she's always getting upset. No matter how much I tell her she needs to stop watching it. - I tell her it's not healthy to keep letting things depress you.

Oh, I know. I get the same thing, Kaz. - People stating stupidly; 'You should really keep up with the on-goings of the world, how else will you know what's happening?' ... It's not like I don't hear about most of it anyway, between the gossipers, radio, etc. But I'm sure as hell not going to waste my time sitting in front of a TV desiring it each day. ... Or sometimes they say, 'The news isn't just about reporting the bad stuff, they tell the good stories too' Really?... Well, they should start keeping count, and they will see it's a pretty steep ratio, because sadly, death, violence and destruction is what sells. And all the news stations eat it up, no matter what they say. The messier, the better for them, because the ratings do go up. - And if things do calm down some, they can always fall back on their old reliable, racism. ... It's just so sad.

And yep, they can call me selfish as well. But then that would just prove they sure as hell don't know me.