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Comment on Why there's no European Google? in ~tech
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentI agree that Maverick has the better script, but it is easy to get lost in the on track battles, and just like Cruise did with Days of Thunder, Pitt makes the corny dialogue with his charm.I agree that Maverick has the better script, but it is easy to get lost in the on track battles, and just like Cruise did with Days of Thunder, Pitt makes the corny dialogue with his charm.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther LinkGot around to watching the F1 movie and it positively surprised me. I didn't have the highest expectations, knowing that it would probably be closer to Days of Thunder than Rush, which held true,...Got around to watching the F1 movie and it positively surprised me. I didn't have the highest expectations, knowing that it would probably be closer to Days of Thunder than Rush, which held true, but just as it surprised me how much I ended up liking Top Gun: Maverick, this won me over too. Yes the story is clichéd and done before, but everything is just extremely well made, the racing is exciting and there is a charm and love for the sport throughout the entire film. As a Formula 1 fan there may be things that makes your eyes roll at how ridiculous it is, but surprisingly for the most part - almost everything have happened in real races from team mates running each other off track, to shady tactics, dubious investigations and the surprise underdog win. Yes it is heavily dramatized to all happen in a single season, but I was pleasantly surprised how the narrative kept me engaged from start to finish. The technical marvel behind the production is a masterpiece in its own right. The blend of fictional and real drivers and races is seamless and could have been basically any episode of Drive to Survive.
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Comment on Matt Damon says Netflix wants movies to restate the 'plot three or four times in the dialogue' because viewers are on 'their phones while they're watching' in ~movies
winther LinkNot much more to this article than the title, but it is a confirmation why it is getting more and more frustrating watching new movies and shows. From a commercial perspective it makes sense to...Not much more to this article than the title, but it is a confirmation why it is getting more and more frustrating watching new movies and shows. From a commercial perspective it makes sense to adapt to your customers behavior, but the sad thing is that it creates a self-enforcing loop that can only go downhill. When the script constantly demands repetitions, explanations and exposition, if you are actually watching it with proper focus you become bored and will more likely reach for your phone. While putting the big action scene at the beginning can make sense and might even be an interesting change from the usual structure, it is hard to see much artistic good reasons for having characters basically say the plot out loud as it is happening.
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Matt Damon says Netflix wants movies to restate the 'plot three or four times in the dialogue' because viewers are on 'their phones while they're watching'
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther LinkI have never had much interests in the 80s slasher series, but I wanted to at least familiarize myself with the big franchises, so I have seen A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th Part 2....I have never had much interests in the 80s slasher series, but I wanted to at least familiarize myself with the big franchises, so I have seen A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th Part 2.
Honestly didn't expect A Nightmare on Elm Street to be so good and enjoyable as it was. First of all it looks fantastic. Clearly high production value and good cinematography. The gritty rough look can work too, but in this case it really helped the film to not look overly cheap. As the story is built around an effective blend of dream and reality, it is vital that those scene look convincing, and they nail it. Every dream sequence feels unique and well executed. There is a level of creativity I didn't expect. I was completely taken aback by the full on Exorcist mode, that sealed this film in the "Why haven't I seen this before now?"-category.
A few things doesn't work that well, like the ending is weird and off-tone compared to the rest, and the acting can sometimes be clunky. But what an absolute classic! I know the rest of the series probably doesn't have quite the same quality, but I still want to see the rest now.For Friday the 13th Part 2 maybe I shouldn't have watched this was immediately after Nightmare on Elm Street, as the drop in quality and entertainment was massive. Yes, different franchises that does different things, and maybe Part 2 isn't the best place to start, but it was what I had available. On the positive side, this seems very honest in what its goals and ambitions are. Show some kills and some half-naked/naked teenagers. It doesn't try to be more than that, which is fine. I just found it to be very slow going, none of the characters are particular interesting so you don't really care when they get killed off, and the kills aren't that creative. I did appreciate the more "human" part of Jason as a character. He doesn't act supernatural just yet at least.
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Comment on EU-US trade deal ‘on hold’ after new Donald Trump tariffs | MP: "The activation of the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument should be explicitly considered" in ~society
winther LinkWith how EU trade works, the US can’t put individual tariffs on specific countries. It will automatically be all countries. So of course this will be a blatant violation of the previous agreement.With how EU trade works, the US can’t put individual tariffs on specific countries. It will automatically be all countries. So of course this will be a blatant violation of the previous agreement.
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Comment on La Marseillaise, Casablanca (1943) in ~movies
winther LinkWhen I first saw Casablanca that scene got something in me I couldn't explain, I was almost trembling. I know it sounds a bit hokey, but really like the weight of history is captured in that...When I first saw Casablanca that scene got something in me I couldn't explain, I was almost trembling. I know it sounds a bit hokey, but really like the weight of history is captured in that scene. I knew of course that it was filmed during WW2, but only later learned that many of the actors on screen were French refugees and especially the closeup of Madeline Lebeau tells everything. This is not acting in a film, but a historic document of what people were fighting for.
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Comment on Recommendations needed: Favorite “comfort” movies in ~movies
winther LinkJust answering as a stream of consciousness thing, my personal answer would be: My Neighbor Totoro Jurassic Park The Mask Liar, Liar Clerks Galaxy Quest Mission Impossible Everything Star TrekJust answering as a stream of consciousness thing, my personal answer would be:
My Neighbor Totoro
Jurassic Park
The Mask
Liar, Liar
Clerks
Galaxy Quest
Mission Impossible
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Béla Tarr, Hungarian master of slow cinema, dies at 70
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Comment on Advice on avoiding the hedonic treadmill of endless content? in ~life
winther (edited )LinkI have two daughters at 6 and 9 and have similar concerns. We don't follow specific screen time rules as such, as I think it is more important to be on top on what is actually on the screen. The...I have two daughters at 6 and 9 and have similar concerns. We don't follow specific screen time rules as such, as I think it is more important to be on top on what is actually on the screen. The best decision we made was to ban YouTube from every device. Especially shorts was clearly doing something very wrong to them with hyper fast content and ability to quickly switch to a new video.
TV is generally more allowed than tablets. Yes it is both screens, but I think there is a substantial difference in sitting in your own bubble with fingers on the screen, and sitting on the couch together with siblings or parents. The public Danish TV channel has plenty of good programs for kids where they can watch whatever they fancy. Then there is the usual stuff like Bluey or Disney/Pixar movies.
In terms of tablet use I tend to encourage playing games over passive video watching. They have Minecraft and Apple Arcade, which gives plenty of casual games without ads or micro-transactions.
Can't say the intention always works, but we try to set end times for anything involving a screen, but offer the alternative that they can do as long as they like (within reason with time for dinner or bed). Play board games as long as they feel like, read books or comicbooks, or even play on the Nintendo Switch. They also have free reign over their Apple Music profile, and they apparently can spend a great deal of time just making playlists. And while it isn't always possible to hold that promise, we try to always say yes if they want to do any of these activities with us. It does say something that they generally stop all these activities on their own, whereas the screen is the only thing we have to actually pull them away from.
My main priority is trying to always show an interesting in what kind of content they are drawn to, and for the most part disallow any screen use behind closed doors. I hope that can foster an open and transparent environment when they later explore the internet as a whole and can feel comfortable sharing what they encounter, rather than sitting alone in their room getting sucked into whatever.
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Comment on I am kinda curious about the demographics of Tildes in ~talk
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther LinkGetting the new year of the ground with It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World which was an incredibly long and epic screwball action gold rush comedy. Huge cast all on their own hectic adventure, but...Getting the new year of the ground with It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World which was an incredibly long and epic screwball action gold rush comedy. Huge cast all on their own hectic adventure, but since everyone is chasing the same thing, it is easy enough to follow. Despite its massive length, there is barely a dull moment. It is cartoon-like destruction and violence on all cylinders all the way. The amount of chaos and demolition is insane, and way more enjoyable than the present day CGI destruction films. The whole concept behind this film is just crazy and almost unbelievable to imagine, with a comedy action filmed on 70mm in super widescreen. It doesn't sound like a movie this should exist, but it does. Still, it does shows its length as the madness became somewhat less exciting to follow after 2 hours.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentWithout all the sex it must have been categorized as a short film.Without all the sex it must have been categorized as a short film.
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Comment on Movies: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~movies
winther Link ParentI look at this way, that I see more value in having several degrees of good, than a fine tuned scale for bad. A 1 or 2 star film is basically something I wouldn't recommend, and I will need a...I look at this way, that I see more value in having several degrees of good, than a fine tuned scale for bad. A 1 or 2 star film is basically something I wouldn't recommend, and I will need a really good reason to watch a movie that has an average rating substantially below 3, so that becomes the default starting point for a movie worth watching and then there can be different degrees of greatness from there. I am sure it possible to watch a bunch bad movies, and have some fun with deciding whether it is 2 star level bad or only 1, but then again why bother.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentY tu mamá también can’t possibly be a least watched film? It is Cuaron’s massively popular breakthroughY tu mamá también can’t possibly be a least watched film? It is Cuaron’s massively popular breakthrough
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentOh The Past is even better. It is one of those films where you are just thrown directly into a complicated family drama with lots of backstories that we don't get explained, but it works really...Oh The Past is even better. It is one of those films where you are just thrown directly into a complicated family drama with lots of backstories that we don't get explained, but it works really well as you have to just navigate by emotions and interpersonal dynamics.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentI think I looked up the currency value, though now I don't remember. And it doesn't matter anyways, as it is easy to deduct from context what sort of relative levels of money we are talking about.I think I looked up the currency value, though now I don't remember. And it doesn't matter anyways, as it is easy to deduct from context what sort of relative levels of money we are talking about.
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Comment on Movies: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~movies
winther Link ParentThat is a solid year of good movies! You sure like Interstellar :D There is an export your data feature under advanced settings that should include a CSV of your diary. Personally I don't think...That is a solid year of good movies! You sure like Interstellar :D
Unfortunately Letterboxd doesn't seem to have an easy way to export your diary
There is an export your data feature under advanced settings that should include a CSV of your diary.
One thing I'll try to do more this year is to use the whole scale. Almost two-thirds of my ratings this year were between three and four stars, so I'll try a bit harder to distinguish between 2 and 3-star movies, and maybe be a bit less stingy with 5-star ratings.
Personally I don't think there is anything wrong with mostly giving high ratings. 89% of my ratings are 3 or above. That just means you are watching good stuff, and movie watching doesn't need to follow an even distributed bell curve.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
winther Link ParentI guess that kind of thing will only get worse as the new travel requirements for entering the US are outright dangerous for foreigners, like progressive film makers from other continents. Perhaps...I guess that kind of thing will only get worse as the new travel requirements for entering the US are outright dangerous for foreigners, like progressive film makers from other continents. Perhaps we won’t see many accept best foreign language Oscar’s in person in coming years.
Just to chime in here as I work with both GCP and Hetzner, and Hetzner is very much DIY compared to all the managed services you can get with GCP. Hetzner gives you basic tools to orchestrate a network and VMs, but the rest is up to you. With GCP we can basically just do a few clicks, then we have a fully managed Kubernetes setup, a database with backup and HA. Stuff like good log search is just there for all your stuff, whereas in Hetzner we have to deploy our own Loki for example. Of course Google has quite a pricetag on those services, but still way cheaper than the man hours needed to provide something similar in Hetzner. Also, in the last five years, GCP have only had one outage affecting us when their HTTP load balancer when down globally. Hetzner frequently has odd smaller outages, weird issues and is generally more flaky.