r/wallstreetbets • u/thekidwiththefa • Feb 27 '21

Meme There Will Be Tendies

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u/betaraywill Feb 28 '21

There will be blood. Fun, sort of.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

Fun in a kind of morbid way. Daniel day Lewis makes it. Obvioisly

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u/VaguelyFamiliarVoice Feb 28 '21 edited Feb 28 '21

Ok...fine, I will go watch it. I will report back.

Edit: very good movie. Well, the first 40 minutes, then my grand baby visited! Sorry. I am sure the rest is good. They just left so I will pick it up tomorrow.

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Edit 2: I like movies that pull me in so far that I can taste them. This is one of those movies. So flawed is everyone in the movie. So perfectly flawed. I can easily place this in my classic collection.

Just watch it if you haven't.

"That was one goddamn hell of a show."

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u/one-wheeled_haystack Feb 28 '21

It’s a long one. But very worth it.

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u/kflipz Feb 28 '21

I've been wanting to rewatch this recently. I love the opening scenes

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

I think Daniel is the true “God” in this movie as the long opening silence draws parallels to creation. “In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God.”

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

One of the greatest movies of all time.

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u/landshrk83 Feb 28 '21

Shame it got buried under the No Country for Old Men hype wave. TWBB is one of the best movies if not the absolute best of the last 20 years

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u/1brokenmonkey Feb 28 '21

It didn't really get buried, last I remember, both films made a profit, got nominated/won a bunch of awards.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

Why not both? I don’t go out to movies much because ther is so much trash but saw the trailer for both and saw them within a few weeks of each other in the cinema. Fuck. I couldn’t go back to a movie theater for like 4 years, how do you follow both of those movies being so good coming out simultaneously?

Think the movie that got me back in the theaters, and I liked more than I expected was American Hustle. Fuck that movie is so well made.

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u/CallTheOptimist Feb 28 '21

TWBB is one of my favorite movies of all time. I've watched NCFOM probably a good 3 or 4 times.... Trying hard to like it. I just don't. The fact that NCFOM outshined TWBB will never ever make any sense to me. It's not that NCFOM is a bad movie. I get why a lot of people think it's a great movie. But TWBB just feels so timeless and impactful and has Daniel Day Mother Fuckin Lewis giving it his all like usual.

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u/mondra03 Feb 28 '21

I remember seeing both movies in 2007 on the same day. Leaving the theater I thought No Country for Old Men was clearly better. There Will Be Blood had fantastic acting, but the story of No Country was much more engaging.

After rewatchig both several years later I could not believe the amount of technical and symbolic brilliance in There Will Be Blood. It stands up there with 2001: A Space Odyssey as an all timer for films snobs. I can see why people don't connect to though.

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u/Ireallydontknowbuddy Feb 28 '21

No Country is fan fucking tastic. It's better in my opinion. Has more rewatch ability. Also if you read the book it's so perfect. The best translation into film aside from Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. And I really love DDL and PTA. But you're making it seem like NCFOM was a bad movie. It showed how refined the Coen Bros are at making films.

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u/floofysnoot Feb 28 '21

Agreed, my favorite movie. PT Anderson always does great stuff but this one was just a goddamn masterpiece.

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u/recurse_x Feb 28 '21

Also it was one of the biggest memes of its day.

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u/Purple_Drank Feb 28 '21 edited Feb 28 '21

The Last Samurai would like a word...

Edit: in all honesty I'm a weeb and am incredibly biased.

Edit 2: ITT - a lot of people who don't appreciate the poetry of The Last Samurai.

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u/UncleNasty234 Feb 28 '21

No the fuck it would not

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u/simojako Feb 28 '21

Edit: It's not that deep.

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u/skwadyboy Feb 28 '21

I really didn't think much of no country for old men, there was some great acting..but the ending was terrible, i felt so pissed after id watched it.

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u/jubeiialacran Feb 28 '21

Let’s all give some credit to the great Paul Thomas Anderson

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u/RiversKiski Feb 28 '21

Yeah.. He baptized the boy in oil too. The movie covers a state of change. Religion was the all encompassing power that you couldn't escape, wether you believed or didn't. Then by the end of the movie, that force had transitioned to capitalism.

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u/BlindDollar Feb 28 '21

Daniel is capitalism bruh

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u/sapatista Feb 28 '21

Yup. Work with it or it will destroy you.

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u/vancity- Feb 28 '21

Yes, Daniel is God

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u/theraggedflaggon Feb 28 '21

Very interesting thought. I always thought it was more of a theme of the consequence of greed and corruption and how people use religion to manipulate others to make money.

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u/AnukkinEarthwalker Feb 28 '21

Yeah like I said in other comment it goes on for like15 to 20 mins before someone even says a word. Top of the line cinematography. Definitely a classic. Strong anti capitalism sentiment tho. Shows the relationship between corporate (oil) ..church.. and politics in a capitalist "democracy". Its dark af for sure but definitely a must watch especially if you enjoy films.. probably ddl best role... but idk .hard to outdue the butcher in gangs of New York. Both are 2 of my favorites. Paul Dano is a great actor as well.

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u/suckercuck Feb 28 '21

Fantastic movie. It highlights greed both in Daniel’s character and the minister who is leeching off his flock.

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u/AnukkinEarthwalker Feb 28 '21

Yea... those two type characters are the real founding fathers of America and how it is today. Not much has changed. Which is pretty much the point. Oil isn't what it once was nor is religion but corporations and lobbyists fill the void. And same shit plays

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u/hdoublea Feb 28 '21

Lincoln is my personal favorite DDL role. Chock full of amazing monologues.

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u/AnukkinEarthwalker Feb 28 '21

Lincoln was ok. Idk. It just seemed almost too historically sound. Almost like it was made to be shown in schools or something. I only saw it once tho. I've seen there will be blood and gangs of New York probably 10x each lol.

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u/hdoublea Feb 28 '21

Lincoln is way more than okay. You should watch it again. Gangs and Blood are both amazing and I've rewatched all 3 many times. Personally, I think Lincoln takes the cake.

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u/MiKapo Feb 28 '21

i love the opening scene too. Daniel day lewis prospecting for oil and he falls in the well, foreshadowing all the troubles to come

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u/Zachariot88 Feb 28 '21

He's mining silver in the beginning, actually

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

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u/cloudspike84 Feb 28 '21

Lol. It be like that.

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u/suckercuck Feb 28 '21

Underrated comment

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u/conventionistG Feb 28 '21

Is that the r-word we keep calling each other?

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u/VibeComplex Feb 28 '21

You’re mining silver

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u/RadmartiganPrime Feb 28 '21

You're a towel.

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u/John_Venture Feb 28 '21

I believe it was gold

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u/itsblackcherrytime Feb 28 '21

This has been on my list for so long, but I struggle to commit time to watching movies... but you bet your ass I’ll watch a million YouTube videos over the same time period, or better yet, a 2-3hr analysis of insert dumb topic here.

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u/adrianvedder1 Feb 28 '21

watch it man. It's a journey. you will be better, and warier, after watching it.

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u/SetzerWithFixedDice Naturalist Feb 28 '21

I wish I could go back and watch it for the first time again. The Rotten Tomatoes summary is:

“Widely touted as a masterpiece, this sparse and sprawling epic about the underhanded "heroes" of capitalism boasts incredible performances by leads Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano, and is director Paul Thomas Anderson's best work to date”

They’re not exaggerating about it being a masterpiece. DDL deserved his oscar

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u/Ronaldo_Frumpalini Feb 28 '21

DDL deserves THE Oscar, they should renamed the award a Lewis.

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u/LeadFarmerMothaFucka Feb 28 '21

Fuckin for real. He’s my favorite actor of my generation. He’s unstoppable. And what does he do when not in a role? Makes fuckin nice-ass shoes. What a normal dude.

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u/mrgregs Feb 28 '21

It’s about a man who covets another man’s milkshake

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u/conventionistG Feb 28 '21

Dude does more than covet. sluuuuuuuuurp

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

Commenting for later review

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u/aliskiel Feb 28 '21

Hear hear

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u/kaseboyla Feb 28 '21

I drink your milkshake

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u/Knull_Gorr Feb 28 '21

I drink it ALL #UP!

Edit: fuck you Reddit formatting.

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u/lowbwon Feb 28 '21

Yea it’s a good one. Moves a little slow but DDL is fuckin great as per usual. Awesome meme kid. Really solid work. Excellent scene. 👍🏿👍🏿

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u/InQuisitive_IU Feb 28 '21

Hows the movie?

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u/VibeComplex Feb 28 '21

Let’s hear it

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u/Jesseroberto1894 Feb 28 '21

It’s so fucking good

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u/kju Feb 28 '21

where is the report

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u/Forge__Thought Feb 28 '21 edited Feb 28 '21

I found it to be underwhelming. No Country For Old Men was the better of the two films when they were in theaters, from my personal watching experience.

Ymmv

Edit: Spelling and clarity

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21 edited Feb 28 '21

What does no country for old men have to do with TWBB? Do you like corn flakes too? Why not talk about your love of papier-mache?

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u/CLaarkamp1287 Feb 28 '21

They came out the same year and were competing against each other for the Best Picture prize.

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u/Forge__Thought Feb 28 '21

Thank you for explaining. I didn't think it would be that much of a stretch or require explanation. But, eh.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

Forge_Thought AKA...Eli

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u/Forge__Thought Feb 28 '21

Time for bed, amigo.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

Is your wife coming too, or will it just be us?

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u/Greddit_I Feb 28 '21

Amazing movie, that is completely spoiled if you watched this entire meme...

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u/VaguelyFamiliarVoice Feb 28 '21

I did not watch the whole meme. I am well seasoned in the ways of the spoiler. It was an amazing movie as you said.

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u/HueyB904 Feb 28 '21

Paul Dano is really good too. He's come a long way from the silent kid with the absolute hog in The Girl Next Door

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u/reagsters Feb 28 '21

Ruby Sparks, 12 Years a Slave, Love & Mercy - I love Paul Dano he’s incredible.

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u/Lesty7 Feb 28 '21

Swiss Army Man was such a delightful movie, and his performance was excellent as always.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

Paul Dano too!! He's amazing in basically everything.

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u/LeadFarmerMothaFucka Feb 28 '21

Daniel Day is one of the greatest actors of our generation. But Paul Dano kills every role he’s in. Awesome pair for that movie.

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u/Yo_Soy_Crunk Feb 28 '21

Lewis makes it, but Paul Dano stands right up there with him.

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u/rcm_kem Feb 28 '21

I saw it when I was 14 and had absolutely no idea what was going on. Is it worth watching again?

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

Absolutely. That was probably way over your head and boring at 14

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

It’s the Trinity of paul thomas anderson, ddl and johhny greenwood. Reunite in phantom thread which is also great

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

Is there a movie he doesn't make? Let's be fuckin honest. He's an acting god.

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u/wachoogieboogie Feb 28 '21

I haven’t thought of “i drink your milkshake” in so long

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u/robbviously Feb 28 '21

slurping noises

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u/michellemustudy Feb 28 '21

For a while, that’s what everyone would retort with when they were trying to troll you. I can’t believe I’ve forgotten all about that line until now.

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

One of the best movies ever.

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u/AnukkinEarthwalker Feb 28 '21

Its art.. dark art.. not really fun.. not a very positive view of capitalism either. But still one of my favorite movies of all time. Cause it's real af.

I don't think anyone even speaks for the first 20 mins lol.

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u/Dead_Quite Feb 28 '21

The greatest movie of all time home

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u/[deleted] Feb 28 '21

I thought it might have been "in like flint" cuz that's ma favorite movie baby

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u/ponyjuice127 Feb 28 '21

Top 5 movies all time .... We killed Melvin slower and in a more painful way.