dna's recent activity

  1. Comment on Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports

    dna
    Link Parent
    Mea Culpa, I forgot about Aston Martin moving to Honda power. But 2014 was not Honda's fault- McLaren refused Honda's original powerplant concept because it didn't fit in their 'size zero'...

    Mea Culpa, I forgot about Aston Martin moving to Honda power.

    But 2014 was not Honda's fault- McLaren refused Honda's original powerplant concept because it didn't fit in their 'size zero' aerodynamic concept, forcing a redesign that ended up underpowered and unreliable.

    We'll see what happens, but I think AM could be very good next year; Newey + Honda = Alonso's 3rd?

    🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports

    dna
    Link Parent
    Red Bull will lose Honda's engine and team after this season and they will move to their own (Ford branded) engine next season. Some of the comments Christian Horner made over the past few years...

    Red Bull will lose Honda's engine and team after this season and they will move to their own (Ford branded) engine next season. Some of the comments Christian Horner made over the past few years have given the impression that Red Bull's engine development program isn't going great. The rumors this year have Mercedes being ahead of everyone in development of next seasons power train which would give Mercedes and McLaren a huge advantage to start the next era. Since Aston Martin also runs Mercedes engines, their Adrian Newey led 2026 car is being given major respect. With all the personnel Red Bull have lost over the last 5 years plus moving to their own power train under a new rule set, it's a tall order to continue their success.

    6 votes

  3. The Netflix app on Android TV

    ~tech Ask
    I have resubscribed to Netflix after cancelling about 6 months ago and I think there's been a change to the GUI which I really don't care for. I could be wrong but didn't the TV app use to work in...

    I have resubscribed to Netflix after cancelling about 6 months ago and I think there's been a change to the GUI which I really don't care for. I could be wrong but didn't the TV app use to work in the following way: after selecting a movie or television show, the first click would open a menu that would then allow further options including playing the movie or an episode of the TV show? I miss this. Currently, they're is one option at the to of my screen when I open the app that has a selectable 'More Info' option but everything else does not and the media just starts playing immediately upon selection.

    I miss the 'menu on first click' behavior. Is there a way to get back to that?

    Thanks.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    I have finished it and while I think there were some glaring plot holes, I would also watch another season. It's not great but it is good.

    I have finished it and while I think there were some glaring plot holes, I would also watch another season. It's not great but it is good.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link
    Doing a month of Netflix and I burned through season 3 of The Diplomat which was a bit clunky and had some storylines that seemed to betray the basic beliefs of the main characters. Halfway...

    Doing a month of Netflix and I burned through season 3 of The Diplomat which was a bit clunky and had some storylines that seemed to betray the basic beliefs of the main characters.

    Halfway through Dept Q which I'm hot and cold on so far.

    3 votes

  6. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    First 2 seasons were shot 4 perf and the original camera negative full frame 4:3 aspect ratio was used for broadcast while the last 3 seasons were shot 3 perf which is closer to the 16:9 aspect...

    First 2 seasons were shot 4 perf and the original camera negative full frame 4:3 aspect ratio was used for broadcast while the last 3 seasons were shot 3 perf which is closer to the 16:9 aspect ratio of today's widescreen TV. When composing the shots some additional 'safety' margins framed the actual broadcast image, but the first 2 seasons do get cropped to produce a widescreen image while the last 3 have additional side information that can be used.

    However, I watched the show during it's original broadcast and that was 4:3. My preference is to rewatch the show the way I originally experienced it.

    It's been a while since I watched the DVDs. I remember watching the documentaries but I might not have listened to the commentary tracks. I'll look into it.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link
    I spent the last 7 months rewatching Mad Men. It's incredible how well it holds up. I'm not the biggest fan of the end (the final 2 episodes in particular) but it's still a solid ending....

    I spent the last 7 months rewatching Mad Men. It's incredible how well it holds up. I'm not the biggest fan of the end (the final 2 episodes in particular) but it's still a solid ending. Everything was tied up too nearly, I think? I'm struck by how much better it held up compared to my last series rewatch: The Sopranos. I gave up trying to finish that one towards the beginning of the 6th season.

    If I had to put one element at the top of the list of what decided me to abandon The Sopranos vs finishing Mad Men it would be casting. Mad Men was damn near immaculate in it's choices top to bottom (fucking Glen, lol) whereas, 20+ years later, The Sopranos seems very top heavy. Storylines involving less prominent characters just aren't carried as well.

    Next I'm dusting off my DVDs to watch it in is original broadcast aspect ratio: The Wire!

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Warner Bros. Discovery has received interest from multiple parties for all or part of company in ~movies

    dna
    Link Parent
    I assumed that Netflix would change their mind about theatrical exhibition if they wanted to get into the business of acquiring a legacy studio but fair point, they might not.

    I assumed that Netflix would change their mind about theatrical exhibition if they wanted to get into the business of acquiring a legacy studio but fair point, they might not.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Warner Bros. Discovery has received interest from multiple parties for all or part of company in ~movies

    dna
    Link Parent
    I would put Apple and Netflix at the top because neither of them currently own a legacy studio.

    I would put Apple and Netflix at the top because neither of them currently own a legacy studio.

    6 votes

  10. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    'He's Really Important to Me' — James Gunn Rules Out Peacemaker Season 3, but Says Peacemaker Himself Is Now Set Up for a Broader Role in the Wider DCU - IGN https://share.google/O3cCi4l6M3raqZGDg...

    'He's Really Important to Me' — James Gunn Rules Out Peacemaker Season 3, but Says Peacemaker Himself Is Now Set Up for a Broader Role in the Wider DCU - IGN https://share.google/O3cCi4l6M3raqZGDg

    Well, that sucks.

    TL;DR: No Peacemaker season 3. Season 2 sets the cast up to be integrated into DCU movies.

    😑

    1 vote

  11. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    I'm with you on Peacemaker. Solid first season with plenty of fun moments, not great but entertaining. Season 2 goes up a level or two. The main cast had really settled into their characters, the...

    I'm with you on Peacemaker. Solid first season with plenty of fun moments, not great but entertaining. Season 2 goes up a level or two. The main cast had really settled into their characters, the story was a big upgrade over season 1, we get serious stakes that sensibly draw in bigger players, so many good things this time. Hopefully we aren't waiting 3 years for season 3.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    hidden for spoiler I think the eye chose the person it did for maximum story value next season. I am also disappointed that we didn't get to see it control a human host.
    hidden for spoiler

    I think the eye chose the person it did for maximum story value next season. I am also disappointed that we didn't get to see it control a human host.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Disney decides it hasn’t angered people enough, announces Disney+ price hikes in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    Is that on your Apple TV or what? I'd like to hear more about it, thanks.

    Is that on your Apple TV or what? I'd like to hear more about it, thanks.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

  15. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    It did not suck! Alien: Earth easily in my TV Top 5 for 2025.

    It did not suck! Alien: Earth easily in my TV Top 5 for 2025.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    Agreed, the only dummies making mistakes are the children and the 'boy' genius, Kavalier.

    Agreed, the only dummies making mistakes are the children and the 'boy' genius, Kavalier.

    4 votes

  17. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link
    Final episode of Alien Earth tonight and, unless it totally sucks, I think this is easily a top 5 TV show this year. That's both an indictment of the 2025 TV lineup and a compliment to the best...

    Final episode of Alien Earth tonight and, unless it totally sucks, I think this is easily a top 5 TV show this year. That's both an indictment of the 2025 TV lineup and a compliment to the best extension of the Alien IP since definitely Prometheus, but maybe all the way back to the original.

    6 votes

  18. Comment on Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports

    dna
    Link Parent
    It wasn't just that it was a bad stop due to equipment malfunction, Norris gave Piastri first service to avoid LeClerc taking over 3rd.

    It wasn't just that it was a bad stop due to equipment malfunction, Norris gave Piastri first service to avoid LeClerc taking over 3rd.

    4 votes

  19. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link Parent
    I think it's less obvious than some of his other projects. I think he's more constrained by this IP than in anything else he's worked on. It hasn't had much humor at all.

    I think it's less obvious than some of his other projects. I think he's more constrained by this IP than in anything else he's worked on. It hasn't had much humor at all.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

    dna
    Link
    I'm 5 episodes into Alien: Earth and so far, so good. If you're a fan of the IP or Noah Hawley, this has both.

    I'm 5 episodes into Alien: Earth and so far, so good. If you're a fan of the IP or Noah Hawley, this has both.

    2 votes