director Tony Scott dies in apparent suicide
08-20-12, 12:25 AM
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Re: director Tony Scott dies in apparent suicide
Awful news.
Thankfully, I saw The Hunger for the first time at last year's horror challenge and was completely blown away by it. Proof that Tony was always capable of having that visionary touch that Ridley (Often) had. But it's still impossbile to ignore the blockbusters that I (And my dad, especially) enjoyed from him.
Thankfully, I saw The Hunger for the first time at last year's horror challenge and was completely blown away by it. Proof that Tony was always capable of having that visionary touch that Ridley (Often) had. But it's still impossbile to ignore the blockbusters that I (And my dad, especially) enjoyed from him.
08-20-12, 12:28 AM
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Rest In Peace Tony!
One of my favorite directors. Terrible news
One of my favorite directors. Terrible news
08-20-12, 12:29 AM
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I know my words aren't going to have any effect on most here, but it really needs to be pointed out that being completely overwhelmed by depression =/= being an asshole, nor does it equate to being a selfish bastard. Depression messes up your thought processes pretty badly, and getting "help," unfortunately, doesn't always solve the problem.
Most people don't do this sort of thing because they're having a bad day, nor do they do it if they think that there's another way out of their problems.
Most people don't do this sort of thing because they're having a bad day, nor do they do it if they think that there's another way out of their problems.
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08-20-12, 12:36 AM
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I know my words aren't going to have any effect on most here, but it really needs to be pointed out that being completely overwhelmed by depression =/= being an asshole, nor does it equate to being a selfish bastard. Depression messes up your thought processes pretty badly, and getting "help," unfortunately, doesn't always solve the problem.
Most people don't do this sort of thing because they're having a bad day, nor do they do it if they think that there's another way out of their problems.
Most people don't do this sort of thing because they're having a bad day, nor do they do it if they think that there's another way out of their problems.
The suicide is "selfish" line of bullshit always comes from someone who's obviously ignorant to just how badly depression can affect a person.
08-20-12, 12:37 AM
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Re: director Tony Scott dies in apparent suicide
This seems to be a laugh a minute occurence for some posters but I think this is horrible news outside of a man committing suicide and dying.
I think he was one of the best modern directors at coupling decent story and character with superb action. The Hunger actually hinted at his going down a path equal to Ridley's or even more so character driven and emotionally wrought but he choose otherwise. And he had tremendous success.
RIP Tony Scott
I think he was one of the best modern directors at coupling decent story and character with superb action. The Hunger actually hinted at his going down a path equal to Ridley's or even more so character driven and emotionally wrought but he choose otherwise. And he had tremendous success.
RIP Tony Scott
08-20-12, 12:39 AM
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I know my words aren't going to have any effect on most here, but it really needs to be pointed out that being completely overwhelmed by depression =/= being an asshole, nor does it equate to being a selfish bastard. Depression messes up your thought processes pretty badly, and getting "help," unfortunately, doesn't always solve the problem.
Most people don't do this sort of thing because they're having a bad day, nor do they do it if they think that there's another way out of their problems.
Most people don't do this sort of thing because they're having a bad day, nor do they do it if they think that there's another way out of their problems.
08-20-12, 12:56 AM
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Sad, sad, sad.
Terrible news.
Too many people make comment on suicide without any knowledge about it.
Also what is "=/=" ?
Terrible news.
Too many people make comment on suicide without any knowledge about it.
Also what is "=/=" ?
08-20-12, 01:13 AM
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I take back the comment I made earlier and deleted it. It was insensitive to a man who was either tortured by a terminal illness or psychologically.
I'm sad about his passing. Was always a fan of his work throughout the years and his collaborations with Denzel Washington. One of my favorite Tony Scott films of all-time was the greatly underrated Revenge.
I was happy when Tony and Ridley branched out into television and produced shows like Numbers and The Good Wife. Feel bad for his family, especially his brother Ridley.
I'm sad about his passing. Was always a fan of his work throughout the years and his collaborations with Denzel Washington. One of my favorite Tony Scott films of all-time was the greatly underrated Revenge.
I was happy when Tony and Ridley branched out into television and produced shows like Numbers and The Good Wife. Feel bad for his family, especially his brother Ridley.
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08-20-12, 01:16 AM
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08-20-12, 01:30 AM
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Re: director Tony Scott dies in apparent suicide
Not a big fan of his movies, but it was shocking to hear this news. (I've driven across that bridge many, many times.)
Then I stumbled across this news item:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...447/1424/ENT04
Another recent suicide in Los Angeles. Maybe there's something in the air.
Then I stumbled across this news item:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...447/1424/ENT04
Another recent suicide in Los Angeles. Maybe there's something in the air.
08-20-12, 01:45 AM
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Not much of a fan of his work, but still have to say that this is sad and unfortunate. Really makes you ponder about how you sometimes think if you were just rich or famous or successful it would solve all your problems, and then someone who has all that still feels so much despair.
08-20-12, 02:32 AM
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So, when do we get to read the note?
08-20-12, 04:08 AM
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Sorry to hear about this, especially for what his family must be going through. He and Ridley worked pretty closely together, so I wonder how this will affect Ridley's future work and projects.
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Re: director Tony Scott dies in apparent suicide
I know my words aren't going to have any effect on most here, but it really needs to be pointed out that being completely overwhelmed by depression =/= being an asshole, nor does it equate to being a selfish bastard. Depression messes up your thought processes pretty badly, and getting "help," unfortunately, doesn't always solve the problem.
Most people don't do this sort of thing because they're having a bad day, nor do they do it if they think that there's another way out of their problems.
Most people don't do this sort of thing because they're having a bad day, nor do they do it if they think that there's another way out of their problems.
