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Comment on Can you sell musicals to someone who hates musicals? in ~movies
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Comment on What are some of your favorite names for the users of Tildes? in ~talk
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Comment on Reddit appears to be down during blackout day 1 in ~tech
plo Link ParentThat’s east coast. It’s not even 9am yet in the west coast. I’m sure traffic really picks up starting about now across the whole of the US/Canada.That’s east coast. It’s not even 9am yet in the west coast. I’m sure traffic really picks up starting about now across the whole of the US/Canada.
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Comment on Any espresso enthusiasts here? in ~food
plo Link ParentThe Bambino perfectly satisfies my needs right now, but I agree about the tray. Every time I do a cleaning/descaling cycle, water gets everywhere. I’m thinking of modifying it so excess water...The Bambino perfectly satisfies my needs right now, but I agree about the tray. Every time I do a cleaning/descaling cycle, water gets everywhere. I’m thinking of modifying it so excess water could drain out a pipe and directly into the sink.
I’m quite fond of the auto frother actually. It took a while to get it to work the way I wanted, but now I can do latte art without thinking about it too much.
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Comment on Any Letterboxd users here? in ~movies
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Comment on Poor Things | Official trailer in ~movies
plo LinkAs a fan of Lanthimos since Dogtooth, it’s quite jarring to see such dense fantasy-style imageries. The acting also seems more broad than his signature deadpan deliveries. With that said, the fun...As a fan of Lanthimos since Dogtooth, it’s quite jarring to see such dense fantasy-style imageries. The acting also seems more broad than his signature deadpan deliveries. With that said, the fun uses of lenses and visual language throughout the trailer are Lanthimos at his best. I’m excited to see it, but I’m also anticipating middling reviews.
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Comment on Any Letterboxd users here? in ~movies
plo Link ParentI followed you back. The Cranes Are Flying is a masterpiece and Kieslowski is my cinematic hero.I followed you back. The Cranes Are Flying is a masterpiece and Kieslowski is my cinematic hero.
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Comment on Any Letterboxd users here? in ~movies
plo Link ParentI don’t use Trakt but I don’t follow much TV. I didn’t know it tracks via Plex automatically. That’s quite useful actually!I don’t use Trakt but I don’t follow much TV. I didn’t know it tracks via Plex automatically. That’s quite useful actually!
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Comment on AlbumLove recommendations thread: June 2023 in ~music
plo Link ParentIt’s fun music, but the lyrics are stunningly out of this world. It will be interesting to see where they’ll head to musically, if they ever evolve to another sound (not that it’s necessary, but...It’s fun music, but the lyrics are stunningly out of this world. It will be interesting to see where they’ll head to musically, if they ever evolve to another sound (not that it’s necessary, but they are too talented to be limited to one type of music.)
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Any Letterboxd users here?
Hey all. I’m sure there’s a lot of new users making their way to Tildes this week. Let’s share some Letterboxd profiles to get the community going. I guess I’ll be first! Follow me if you have...
Hey all. I’m sure there’s a lot of new users making their way to Tildes this week. Let’s share some Letterboxd profiles to get the community going. I guess I’ll be first! Follow me if you have similar taste and I’ll do the same: https://letterboxd.com/plo/
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Comment on I wrote a screenplay but I wasn't sure if it was going anywhere. So I'm turning it into a web "graphic novel". in ~creative
plo Link ParentI did the art myself. I was lucky enough to grow up in a household where creativity was encouraged, so I drew a lot and spent a lot of time thinking about stories, films, art, design, comics, etc....I did the art myself. I was lucky enough to grow up in a household where creativity was encouraged, so I drew a lot and spent a lot of time thinking about stories, films, art, design, comics, etc. Although it's been a long time since I've drawn something (until this project). As a filmmaker, I've learned to rely on software/premade 3d models to do storyboarding, which ended up being a creativity killer for me. Starting this project is quite a relief because the feedback has been very positive so far.
My suggestion is... Just do it yourself if you enjoy drawing, even if it's just doodling. If the story is compelling, people will read it regardless. The idea of just releasing something out there for people to see is satisfying enough and strangely therapeutic.
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Comment on I wrote a screenplay but I wasn't sure if it was going anywhere. So I'm turning it into a web "graphic novel". in ~creative
plo Link ParentThanks! That means a lot. I'll try and set a schedule for updates. I plan to do at least 3 frames a week. If you enjoy the story so far, please follow along! :DThanks! That means a lot. I'll try and set a schedule for updates. I plan to do at least 3 frames a week. If you enjoy the story so far, please follow along! :D
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Comment on I wrote a screenplay but I wasn't sure if it was going anywhere. So I'm turning it into a web "graphic novel". in ~creative
plo LinkIt's basically a storyboard version of the film I had in mind and I'm slowly adding them to my site, one frame at a time. I've been trying to get funding for the film, but after a whole bunch of...It's basically a storyboard version of the film I had in mind and I'm slowly adding them to my site, one frame at a time. I've been trying to get funding for the film, but after a whole bunch of false starts (which I think is the toughest part of filmmaking), it just felt like I wasn't doing thing with it. I decided to say fuck it and started reinterpreting the project into a graphic novel format. At the very least, I'm feeling creative now.
Here's a one sentence pitch (or the "logline"): A worrisome father takes off for a last-minute work trip, leaving his controlling girlfriend to take care of his reclusive daughter, which leads to jealousy, passive-aggressiveness, and... Bloodshed.
It's a thriller, but it's meant to be funny at times and insightful at others. When I wrote the screenplay, I was very inspired by "Rosemary's Baby", so the through-the-doorframe style is pretty much a direct reference.
I've only started posting these a few weeks ago, so I still have a long journey ahead. Wish me luck!
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I wrote a screenplay but I wasn't sure if it was going anywhere. So I'm turning it into a web "graphic novel".
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Comment on ‘I see this as a major Hollywood film’: Studios consider making Thai cave rescue a movie in ~movies
plo LinkA Dunder Mifflin production? And I guess A-list stars, he definitely meant Thai A-listers...“I see this as a major Hollywood film with A-list stars,” Pure Flix managing partner Michael Scott told AAP.
A Dunder Mifflin production? And I guess A-list stars, he definitely meant Thai A-listers...
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Comment on What do you think about IHOP's new name, "International House of Burgers"? in ~talk
plo Link ParentMy guess is this is less about burgers and more about getting people to go there for lunch and dinner.My guess is this is less about burgers and more about getting people to go there for lunch and dinner.
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Comment on Quick "post a comment" on the sidebar? in ~tildes
plo Link ParentD'oh! Heads up, my fault. Thanks for linking these.D'oh! Heads up, my fault. Thanks for linking these.
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Quick "post a comment" on the sidebar?
Just a quick idea: Seems like the only way to comment right now is to scroll to the bottom, but what if there's a text area box for posting a comment on the right sidebar? Seems like there's space...
Just a quick idea: Seems like the only way to comment right now is to scroll to the bottom, but what if there's a text area box for posting a comment on the right sidebar? Seems like there's space for it underneath the post info, plus I don't think it will slow down the load time in any way. Thoughts?
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Comment on Ezra Furman - God Lifts Up the Lowly (2018) in ~music
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Six quality films from the directors of this year's Cannes Film Festival
Quick intro: My personal problem with Reddit's movie sub is with its narrow perspective on films. I know it might sound elitist, but I just found most of the discussions to be circlejerks or full...
Quick intro: My personal problem with Reddit's movie sub is with its narrow perspective on films. I know it might sound elitist, but I just found most of the discussions to be circlejerks or full of references/memes done to death. The anti-theater Netflix-can-do-no-wrong attitude is confusing at best (considering the overwhelming love for Nolan/PTA/Taratino who are championing the analog film experience). /r/truefilm is full of insightful writing but it's not exactly a welcoming place for newbie cinephiles who got into films via MCU, Star Wars, or other blockbuster franchises. Don't get me wrong, I visit both subs everyday, but I kind of wish there's a balance: A place where you can have both casual discussions about high-brow cinema AND in-depth essays about comedy with dick jokes.
Hence why I am writing this while ~movies is still fresh (hopefully I am adding something of value and not come off too rambly). Now of course I could just start a post asking for foreign film recommendations, but I just don't find those post to go anywhere, they usually just end up with people listing out films without any thought or explanation. Cinema is about your personal experience in relations to what you see on screen, and I think we are doing ourselves a disservice if we watch something and just shrug it off as "it's great you should watch it" or "it sucks". So putting money where my mouth is, here are some recommendations for non-english films. Sorry for the long set-up, but I hope this encourages a dialogue, even if you disagree with the above or my recommendations.
ANYWAY. I settled on 6 because I didn't want it to a Top-5 list and 4 seems too short. 6 just feels right. Cannes just ended and I feel like it's a good time to start talking about the directors of this year's festival as their newest films will be available in the near future. So in no particular order, here are six quality films from the directors of this year's Cannes:
- "Mountains May Depart" (2015) - Jia Zhangke
An ambitious piece of work that spans 25 years with an intro that goes for about an hour before the title card. Even if you don't like the film, the confidence of Jia Zhangke is in full display here. - "Secret Sunshine" (2007) - Lee Chang-dong
If Lars Von Trier films aren't realistic enough for you, here's a good one to kickstart your misery. After I finished watching it for the first time, I had to go for a walk and ended up wandering the city for 3 hours. It affected me in such a meaningful way. Surprising funny, if you can see the irony in it. - "Ida" (2013) - Pawel Pawlikowski
The cinematography! The framing in this movie is incredible, as if Ida is having a silent ever-going conversation with God. Not to mention the beautiful black and white! - "A Separation" (2011) - Asghar Farhadi
It was my first Farhadi film, and I quickly went on a hunt for all other Farhadi films right after. The writing grips you and really puts you in the place of all the characters. I could recommendation any other of his films, but to me, A Separation is perfect writing and a must-watch for any screenwriters. - "Nobody Knows" (2004) - Hirokazu Kore-eda
Heartbreaking. You know how the characters will end up (spoiler: not a good place) but you can't look away. I'm glad Kore-eda won Palme d'Or. Can't wait for his new one! - "Vivre sa vie" (1962) - Jean-Luc Godard
The only film pre-2000 on my list, but it's a film that feels quite modern. I've always felt that "Vivre sa vie" should be everyone's first Godard film instead of, say, "Breathless". It's the most coherent and it's a easy watch. It's a good starter movie before you take a deep dive into Godard's filmography (his work ranges from groundbreaking to borderline unwatchable IMO).
Agree? Disagree? Sorry if I sound too much like Cinefix, haha. What do you think? Which other Cannes directors should I check out?7 votes - "Mountains May Depart" (2015) - Jia Zhangke
Not sure what you meant by the La La Land bandwagon. I personally hate the musical genre and I like LLL a lot. I’ve heard that fans of musicals don’t tend to like it as much ans they should and it’s made for people who don’t really care about the genre, which rings very true to me. It’s a film about existing as a creative person and choosing between the passion for the arts and passion for romance. If you could relate to that theme at all, it’s definitely worth watching. It’s also incredibly well made technically and very cynical compared to most musicals. If you don’t want to watch it because you think the movie might be a celebration of Hollywood culture, it’s not.