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Comment on What are your Christmas movies? in ~movies
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Comment on Just bought a Sous Vide. Those who own one, what are your favorite things to use it for? Any recommended accessories? in ~food
rubix LinkI've got plans to try duck confit soon which I've seen recommended many times.I've got plans to try duck confit soon which I've seen recommended many times.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
rubix LinkI kicked off a Noirvember watch list this month that is mostly classics from the 50s and 60s with a couple of neo-noirs to mix things up. Here's what I've seen so far. The Naked Kiss (1964) Even...I kicked off a Noirvember watch list this month that is mostly classics from the 50s and 60s with a couple of neo-noirs to mix things up. Here's what I've seen so far.
The Naked Kiss (1964)
Even for noir, this was particularly dark and unambiguous. I'm honestly amazed this was made considering this was still in the tail end of the Hays Code. Full of amazing sequences right from the get go! A real masterpiece of noir history.Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)
I've seen Robert Ryan before in a couple of things and he sure knows how to play a racist jackass quite well. From what I've heard of him off-screen, this was very against his character. This was the first time I've seen Harry Belafonte in a role and he was great. Overall, I found this film reasonably entertaining, but nothing that spectacular.Ace in the Hole (1951)
I suppose this could be argued to be a deconstructed noir, but overall I don't consider it one now that I've seen it. A smattering of noir-ish elements, but without enough cohesion to really be in the same discussion. Not sure why it's often recommended as a hidden gem noir.Cynicism and fatalism on full display with a brash Kirk Douglas bullying his way around. Prescient in the discussion around shock journalism.
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Robert Walker gives a truly stand out performance in this Hitchcock thriller. It's interesting seeing how modern some of the sequences feel, especially compared to Ace in the Hole released the same year. There was certainly some influence on Challengers (2024). -
Nutrient levels in retail grocery stores, or why you should be buying your groceries from Walmart
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Comment on Cooking with black plastic is particularly crucial to avoid in ~health
rubix Link ParentI use a small carbon steel pan for my eggs nearly every morning. Had some sticking issues for the first week while I got used to it, but once it was properly seasoned eggs now slide on them with a...I use a small carbon steel pan for my eggs nearly every morning. Had some sticking issues for the first week while I got used to it, but once it was properly seasoned eggs now slide on them with a bit of butter every time.
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Comment on Looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution in ~tech
rubix LinkDoes the program you're planning on running include a mobile app version? If so a large tablet could fit your needs. I don't know much about marine charting software, but I see a couple of the...Does the program you're planning on running include a mobile app version? If so a large tablet could fit your needs. I don't know much about marine charting software, but I see a couple of the more popular options have mobile clients.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
rubix (edited )Link ParentDepends what you're in the mood for. For more a comedic take, I'd recommend The Suicide Squad (2021) and The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Both are James Gunn productions so if you end up...Depends what you're in the mood for.
For more a comedic take, I'd recommend The Suicide Squad (2021) and The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Both are James Gunn productions so if you end up liking either of these, I'd also suggest checking out his TV show with John Cena, Peacemaker.
For more serious tones, Logan (2017) or The Batman (2022) are some of my favorites.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) are some of the best films that animation has to offer, superhero or not.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
rubix Link ParentMission: Impossible II is my least favorite in the series so if it doesn't hit quite the same as the first for you, don't let that deter you. It's only up from here on out! John Woo is a great...Mission: Impossible II is my least favorite in the series so if it doesn't hit quite the same as the first for you, don't let that deter you. It's only up from here on out!
John Woo is a great action director, but for some reason his style did not suit the series very well, at least to my tastes.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
rubix Link ParentWilla Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner were both awesome. In particular, Willa really blew me away with her performance. Overall, I totally recommend it. I did find myself rather annoyed by the...Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner were both awesome. In particular, Willa really blew me away with her performance. Overall, I totally recommend it.
I did find myself rather annoyed by the pretentious giant lettering at the start informing us that the movie was shot in 35mm. Also the first few minutes felt like one big bag of tricks the writer wanted to use to stylize the story. Letter crawl, narrator, freeze frame, out of order narrative, chapter cards.
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Comment on Balatro Mobile coming to Google Play, Apple Arcade and App Store on September 26th in ~games
rubix Link ParentSeems to be a larger Play Store issue affecting many apps over the last couple of days. Seeing a few reports of this from the Play Store subreddit.Seems to be a larger Play Store issue affecting many apps over the last couple of days. Seeing a few reports of this from the Play Store subreddit.
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Comment on Balatro Mobile coming to Google Play, Apple Arcade and App Store on September 26th in ~games
rubix Link ParentMyself and many other Android users are currently reporting failed transactions when attempting to purchase in the Play Store.Myself and many other Android users are currently reporting failed transactions when attempting to purchase in the Play Store.
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Comment on Thunderbolts | Teaser trailer in ~movies
rubix LinkI'm not sure why a nearly three and a half minute trailer is classified as a teaserI'm not sure why a nearly three and a half minute trailer is classified as a teaser
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Comment on Sol eReader headset in ~tech
rubix Link ParentThat does looks significantly better than the website. I wonder if that was just a font choice for the release images or maybe those were older prototype images.That does looks significantly better than the website. I wonder if that was just a font choice for the release images or maybe those were older prototype images.
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Comment on Sol eReader headset in ~tech
rubix Link ParentI'm assuming the blocky font is a limitation of the screen resolution. Unfortunate because it's a strong reminder that you're looking at a digital screen. It also invokes a sense of cheapness in...I'm assuming the blocky font is a limitation of the screen resolution. Unfortunate because it's a strong reminder that you're looking at a digital screen. It also invokes a sense of cheapness in the device.
At a $400 price point, the screen should have a high enough resolution to support multiple font options that ship natively. Perhaps there's a limitation in ereader displays as a whole. I'm not familiar enough with the current offerings.
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Comment on I've been to all fifty states, and I've unexpectedly fallen in love with these seven cities in ~travel
rubix LinkArchive link Full list: Colorado Springs, Colorado Chattanooga, Tennessee St. Louis, Missouri Fort Worth, Texas Savannah, Georgia Santa Fe, New Mexico Louisville, KentuckyFull list:
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Savannah, Georgia
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Louisville, Kentucky
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Comment on Looking for an Android keyboard app in ~tech
rubix Link ParentTo second the response, I suggested Google's keyboard because you're on Android. GBoard is highly customizable if you go through the settings. All the features you listed are available from the...To second the response, I suggested Google's keyboard because you're on Android. GBoard is highly customizable if you go through the settings. All the features you listed are available from the built in keyboard.
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Comment on Looking for an Android keyboard app in ~tech
rubix LinkYou should be able to use the default Google keyboard if you have a Pixel device. Just open up the settings and you can disable emoji and sticker buttons, add symbol long press, and probably...You should be able to use the default Google keyboard if you have a Pixel device. Just open up the settings and you can disable emoji and sticker buttons, add symbol long press, and probably customize it exactly how you want.
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Comment on Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle now available in ~tv
rubix LinkThe pricing is $16.99 a month with advertising and $29.99 without.The pricing is $16.99 a month with advertising and $29.99 without.
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Comment on 'Skibidi Toilet' film & TV franchise in the works from Michael Bay in ~movies
rubix LinkThis is shaping up to join the ranks in the pantheon of our finest films, alongside The Emoji Movie and Jack and Jill.This is shaping up to join the ranks in the pantheon of our finest films, alongside The Emoji Movie and Jack and Jill.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly Thread in ~games
rubix Link ParentIt may be simpler to consider the system on when items are added to be smelted and off when the same number of items have reached the output storage. A bit fussier to track, but would be more...It may be simpler to consider the system on when items are added to be smelted and off when the same number of items have reached the output storage. A bit fussier to track, but would be more "accurate".
The last few Decembers I've sought out Christmas adjacent films to watch. Anything with a plot that goes through December, references Christmas in the background, or just has a good winter vibe.