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  1. Comment on Into the Tubi-verse in ~tv

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    I would also suggest using your library card with Kanopy and Hoopla. You'll get access to a ton of free movies and TV shows without any advertising.

    I would also suggest using your library card with Kanopy and Hoopla. You'll get access to a ton of free movies and TV shows without any advertising.

    7 votes

  2. Comment on Why Frank Lloyd Wright was so good in ~design

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    Some of the graphics throughout look decently sharp. I think all the shots of the host have a fairly soft focus which threw me off at first. His other videos all have reasonable quality.

    Some of the graphics throughout look decently sharp. I think all the shots of the host have a fairly soft focus which threw me off at first. His other videos all have reasonable quality.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Trap | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Hopefully the trailer isn't giving away too much and there's still a good twist or two

    Hopefully the trailer isn't giving away too much and there's still a good twist or two

    6 votes

  4. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    Last week I got to see Titus (1999) for the first time on the big screen in 35mm. From what the announcer mentioned, the last time this was shown in theater was 10 years ago at a German film...

    Last week I got to see Titus (1999) for the first time on the big screen in 35mm. From what the announcer mentioned, the last time this was shown in theater was 10 years ago at a German film festival. It quickly became my favorite film adaptation of a Shakespeare story. The whole cast was spectacular and were all obviously having a bunch of fun.

    Harry Lennix as Aaron in particular really stole the show every time he was on screen. He also got to utter Shakespeare's single best line ever, "Villain, I have done thy mother."

    3 votes

  5. Comment on My movie schedule in ~movies

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    Letterboxd integrates JustWatch with movie entries and you can also create lists which can be filtered by specific services. You can also set defaults for the ones you currently use.

    Letterboxd integrates JustWatch with movie entries and you can also create lists which can be filtered by specific services. You can also set defaults for the ones you currently use.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on My movie schedule in ~movies

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    Sounds like a fun way to get through some movies you've had on your list. And some great picks! I've tried something similar before and found it a bit too restrictive. My mood and energy level...

    Sounds like a fun way to get through some movies you've had on your list. And some great picks!

    I've tried something similar before and found it a bit too restrictive. My mood and energy level frequently dictates my choice for a film at home.

    These days what I prefer is creating movie challenge lists on letterboxd. For example, for this month my challenge is A24PRIL and I have 12 A24 films to watch. This way I still dedicate myself to several to watch, but don't treat myself too harshly if that evening I'm no longer in the mood to watch something. It also gives me a few to pick from in the beginning.

    10 votes

  7. Comment on Megathread: April Fools’ Day 2024 on the internet in ~talk

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    Discord announced Loot Boxes which are available in settings right now

    Discord announced Loot Boxes which are available in settings right now

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I decided to go for a Joe Spinell in 1980 double feature with Cruising and The Ninth Configuration. There are multiple interesting connections between them. The first I already mentioned with Joe...

    I decided to go for a Joe Spinell in 1980 double feature with Cruising and The Ninth Configuration. There are multiple interesting connections between them. The first I already mentioned with Joe Spinell in both.

    Cruising was directed by William Friedkin who famously directed The Exorcist, a film written by William Peter Blatty. Friedkin's film about the NY gay scene has compelling moments, but not my favorite from the director.

    William Peter Blatty wrote and directed The Ninth Configuration and you can feel his style all over it with characters debating science and faith. Jason Miller, who most famously played Father Damien Karras in The Exorcist also appears in this Blatty film. The script and dialogue for this is excellent. I really need to get around to continuing the Exorcist series to watch Blatty's entry.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on What are your go to fast but tasty meals? Is there prep you do on weekends to make meals faster? in ~food

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    Anchovies work really well. I also like using red miso sometimes instead for another unique umami flavor in any tomato sauce.

    Anchovies work really well. I also like using red miso sometimes instead for another unique umami flavor in any tomato sauce.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Jacques - Porte s'ouvre (2022) in ~music

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    Jacques has been some of my favorite French pop for a while. One of my favorite tracks is a remix of his song Dans la radio. He also released a new video last month that's pretty fun and a...

    Jacques has been some of my favorite French pop for a while. One of my favorite tracks is a remix of his song Dans la radio.

    He also released a new video last month that's pretty fun and a collection of a bunch of short tracks.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I've been playing Framed every day for the last couple of years now. If you want far less mainstream films check out SNAPSЖOT.

    I've been playing Framed every day for the last couple of years now. If you want far less mainstream films check out SNAPSЖOT.

    3 votes

  12. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival - GG no re (End of an era) in ~games

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    If anyone is looking for a new SMP, I play on a server called UnderscoreCraft that just recently started up a fresh world. We're currently doing a short season until the next major Minecraft...

    If anyone is looking for a new SMP, I play on a server called UnderscoreCraft that just recently started up a fresh world. We're currently doing a short season until the next major Minecraft release and as such, experimenting a little bit using terrain generation datapacks from Stardust labs.

    UnderscoreCraft is a whitelisted semi-vanilla survival Minecraft Server recruiting adult players 25+. Our community came together in Spring 2020. Maps generally last 6-12 months depending on Minecraft updates.

    Here's a look at some of our previous builds and communal areas.

    The rules are simple. We just ask that everyone be respectful, be open to having a good time playing alongside other adults, and use common sense. Don’t steal or grief. Pranking, jokes and PVP are allowed BUT should be mutual. A Discord account is required as is utilized for communication.

    Please message me here for a Discord link if you're interested!

    Datapacks:

    • Terralith
    • Structory
    • Incendium
    • Nullscape
    • Anti-Enderman
    • More Mob Heads
    • Player Head Drops
    • Silence Mobs
    • Single Player Sleep
    • Dragon Drops Elytra
    • Customizable Armor Stands
    • AFK Display
    • Coordinates HUD

    Server Info:

    • Difficulty: Hard
    • Online Dynmap
    • Fire spread disabled
    • 20 Player slots
    • 1.20.1 Java Edition
    • Sodium and Lithium
    9 votes

  13. Comment on The DVD biz has circled the drain for years. In 2024, it goes down the tubes. in ~movies

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    In the last few years I've transitioned towards physical media as well. I'm buying more physical media than ever before. Most of what I own is completely unavailable on streaming or never got a...

    In the last few years I've transitioned towards physical media as well. I'm buying more physical media than ever before. Most of what I own is completely unavailable on streaming or never got a release in the US market. There are so many films out there stuck in limbo due to distribution rights issues. The boutique market is booming right now despite general sales. Vinegar Syndrome, Radiance Films, Criterion, Kino Lorber, and Arrow Films are just some of the bigger distributors in the current market.

    I'm also very lucky to have a video rental store in walking distance with an amazing collection. The act of physically walking through a curated store and making decisions on what to watch while I'm standing there has improved my home movie watching experience. Prior to that I found myself sitting on my couch endlessly scrolling through streaming options with decision paralysis.

    It's unfortunate that the video store experience is now lost to most, but at least many libraries offer a lot of physical media to rent. You can even use streaming services like Kanopy and Hoopla to watch movies and shows through your local library.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Bi-Weekly Thread in ~games

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    The cat button was carried over from MultiMC, which Prism is a fork of.

    The cat button was carried over from MultiMC, which Prism is a fork of.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on Study finds emojis are differently interpreted depending on gender, culture, and age of viewer in ~tech

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    As a fan of using emoji for ages, I have never known the etymology. I'm sure most don't and just apply the standard English pluralization rule to it.

    As a fan of using emoji for ages, I have never known the etymology. I'm sure most don't and just apply the standard English pluralization rule to it.

    5 votes

  17. Comment on Reddit has a new AI training deal to sell user content in ~tech

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    Flag the data as deleted in a database to stop exposing it publicly. This ensures the data is retained and creates the appearance of being deleted to end users.

    Flag the data as deleted in a database to stop exposing it publicly. This ensures the data is retained and creates the appearance of being deleted to end users.

    17 votes

  18. Comment on The carry-on-baggage bubble is about to pop in ~travel

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    This is suggested in every flight I've been on for years now. It's very rare for me to see people listen to the suggestion though and often flight attendants are left scrambling repacking the...

    This is suggested in every flight I've been on for years now. It's very rare for me to see people listen to the suggestion though and often flight attendants are left scrambling repacking the overhead bins to fit a few extra bags in.

    5 votes

  19. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I can't speak to any of the films specifically, but whenever Criterion has a noir collection and I'm unsure, I usually pick based on runtime. My Name Is Julia Ross and When Strangers Marry are...

    I can't speak to any of the films specifically, but whenever Criterion has a noir collection and I'm unsure, I usually pick based on runtime. My Name Is Julia Ross and When Strangers Marry are both just barely over an hour so hard to go wrong!

    2 votes

  20. Comment on What Is A Secure Note-Taking App? in ~comp

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    Obsidian Sync may be expensive, but I do not consider it painful to configure. I have zero issue importing vaults to new devices and syncing devices, even between mobile and desktop. In fact, the...

    Obsidian Sync may be expensive, but I do not consider it painful to configure. I have zero issue importing vaults to new devices and syncing devices, even between mobile and desktop. In fact, the reason I moved to Obsidian Sync is that other syncing options, including syncthing, are a bit flakier and come with more hassle than Obsidian's own service.

    1 vote