Post: #1

Just watching an Arnie classic. Raw Deal, things just as far back as the mid-80's were so much different.

- No 'strong', 'sassy' female characters, that would add nothing to a film like this other than a diversity and equality quota, that we see in modern action films.

-Frequent lines which would today be deemed sexist/misogynist but that are in actuality playful jibes.

- A strong, no nonsense lead male character, not metrosexual or 'quirky' enough for today's society.

At one point, Arnie says to a henchman: "If you're the best they're is, the wheel would never have gotten invented". That wouldn't be allowed now as it implies men were solely responsible for the progress of civilization???!!!!

I could go on, but, you get the gist! 80's America just seems entirely different.

Post: #2

"What's your name?"
"Joseph P. Brenner."
"What's the P stand for?"
"Pussy."

This is actually an underrated Schwarzenegger flick. I watch it every time it cycles on cable.

Post: #3

Agreed, very cool movie. Arnie also rocks some pimped out suits and cigars, alpha all the way.

Post: #4

Haha yeah he smokes cigars constantly throughout that film

Post: #5

(01-22-2013 06:04 PM)Teedub Wrote:  Haha yeah he smokes cigars constantly throughout that film

What's so "red pill" about smoking cigars?

Post: #6

(01-22-2013 07:19 PM)soup Wrote:  

(01-22-2013 06:04 PM)Teedub Wrote:  Haha yeah he smokes cigars constantly throughout that film

What's so "red pill" about smoking cigars?

Because fine cigars are a manly and sophisticated luxury just like fine wine / liquor.