Liam Barker

26. He/Him. Filmmaker @barkingmadfilms.

[Paul Tassi @PaulTassi]

stop remaking things for people who can't read

[Carl Anka @Ankaman616]

No amount of cancelling Netflix and giving up takeaways can get around the fact that we're being priced out of straightforward things.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

I never, ever wanna see another game like this. Truly horrific in that 2nd half. As a city fan I was annoyed by all the time wasting but honestly the bit that made me genuinely angry was how much of the 2nd half the ball was at the feet of the wrong players.

[City Xtra @City_Xtra]

#ManCity 2-2 Arsenal, Full-Time Stats:

Possession: 78% - 22%
Total Shots: 33 - 5
Shots On Target: 11 - 3
Big Chances: 5 - 2
Accurate Passes: 641 - 146
Pass Accuracy: 92% - 72%
Fouls Committed: 7 - 10
Corners: 8 - 2

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@StevenMcinerney Is this the game that pushes the rivalry over the edge? So many moments and flare ups. There was a definite bite to it.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@GraceOnFootball I thought this was obvious to be fair. Like go back and watch full matches and then compare them to the current Prem. Even the teams lower in the league are better and fun to watch (for the most part).

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@StevenMcinerney I know it's Ipswich so take the performance with a grain of salt, but Haaland is looking a lot better than he did basically all of last season. Could be scary for the league.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@StevenMcinerney With him retiring from international football I'm kinda feeling like he may lean towards a move to Turkey to wind down his career. Would love to see him retire at City but I think I remember him saying he'd love to play in Turkey one day due to his family.

[HD MOVIE SOURCE @HDMOVIESOURCE]

My Response To James Cameron's Statement - "Get a life, people, seriously."

James Cameron's statement is incredibly disappointing and frankly out of touch with what true film restoration and picture quality should represent. The idea that appreciating the grain structure in a film is something only done by people who need to "get a life" is both insulting and dismissive. Film grain is an integral part of the cinematic experience, a texture that brings life and authenticity to the image. It's not just a relic of older technology; it's an artistic choice that contributes to the mood, feel, and depth of the film.

Restoration isn't about stripping away the character of a film to make it look like it was shot yesterday on the latest digital cameras. It's about preserving the original intent, the look and feel that the filmmakers and audiences experienced at the time of release. When you remove the grain, you're not just "updating" the image; you're fundamentally altering it, erasing part of its history and texture. This isn't about nostalgia or living in the past; it's about respecting the medium and the artistry involved in its creation.

As a reviewer who deeply values high-quality video, I'm passionate about preserving the integrity of the films we love. Removing grain isn't a sign of progress; it's a detriment to the very essence of film as an art form. Cameron's comments show a lack of understanding or respect for the nuances of film restoration, and it's disappointing to see such a legendary filmmaker dismiss the importance of something so essential to the cinematic experience.

Picture quality isn't just about clarity or sharpness; it's about authenticity, preserving the original vision, and maintaining the integrity of the film. Dismissing the value of grain is a shortsighted approach that undermines the very foundation of what makes film so special.

It's absurd to compare removing grain from older films to the look of the Avatar movies, which are digitally shot and brand new. The Avatar films were designed with a digital aesthetic in mind from the start, and their clean, sharp look is intentional and appropriate for that style of filmmaking. But older films were shot on film, with grain as a natural part of their visual language. Trying to impose a modern, digital look on these classics not only misunderstands the technology but also disrespects the artistic choices made at the time (even if they were yours)! It's like comparing apples to oranges—they're fundamentally different, and treating them the same is misguided.

One last thing I'd like to say is this: Does Cameron understand that he reviewed his own grain structure and changed it because he didn't like it? It's ironic that he criticizes those who care about grain, yet he’s the one who’s so concerned with it that he felt the need to erase it. Back in the day, with LaserDisc, VHS, and small displays, it was nearly impossible to fully see a director's intent or notice subtle changes in the picture. But we're not living in that era anymore. We have 4K players and 4K displays now, and they allow us to see every detail, every change a director makes. This isn't the era of fuzzy VHS tapes where everything looks the same; we're in an age where the subtleties matter more than ever. And that's why it's important to respect the original film grain—because now, we can truly appreciate the director's intent as it was meant to be seen.

SOURCE: https://t.co/EWSV1egfpS

@JimCameron

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@Cane_Hill

[Mustafa Ali @MustafaAli_X]

everyone got something to say except when it’s about a genocide.

[Carl Anka @Ankaman616]

Take a physical photograph of your mate and then give it to them as a gift.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@StevenMcinerney Not to read too much into anything but kinda curious that Haaland is captain rather than Grealish. Probably doesn't mean anything to be honest but still.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@LunaRouxPromo

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@StevenMcinerney I'm not quite sure what fans want. There's nobody in the market like Rodri really. Anyone that gets close to his quality won't want to to be a backup. Anyone else will be a downgrade or a different type of player.

Pep has to figure out a solution though instead of killing Rodri.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@GraceOnFootball Did people genuinely believe this was gonna be a fun match? Neither side is particularly known for playing exciting football, it's just the individual talents isn't it.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@DavidMooney I think it's one of those calls where most people know it's the correct decision, they just don't like it.

That and because it's the first big VAR issue of the Euros. Personally I've been enjoying how little it's been a talking point so this was a disappointing reminder.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@StevenMcinerney City don't get it wrong too often but I still think it was insane that they waited as long as they did to offer Gundo a contract renewal. Chance he still would have left but the delay was one of the reasons he committed to leaving if I remember rightly?

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

@StevenMcinerney I know it was decided by the players but I've just never liked Walker as captain. Maybe it's all the drama outside of football that's tainted my perception of him but I just don't buy him as a leader. But not like I'm in the dressing room so maybe I'm missing something.

[Liam Barker @ACovertPenguin]

Get to fuck, City ain't angels but I hope this shit reveals just how tainted football is at this level. The sheer amount of greed is ludicrous and it's not gonna get any better.

My disillusionment grows, at what point will I give up entirely.

[Sam Lee @SamLee]

This is at the same level as City’s ‘well we’ll have to put ticket prices and scrap the community programmes, then’ argument.

“All that money that we’ve never wanted to give the EFL? Well of course they can’t have it with all this going on!”