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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
tomf Link Parenthaha speaks to my memory :) I'd love to find more series like these. I tend to have them around for ages in my TV folder before I finally decide to watch them. Scavengers (2016) was the original...haha speaks to my memory :)
I'd love to find more series like these. I tend to have them around for ages in my TV folder before I finally decide to watch them.
Scavengers (2016) was the original short film, if you haven't watched it yet. They really refined it in every way.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
tomf Link ParentI wish I could watch Scavengers Reign cold again. Its so cool. You might also like Undone and Pantheon. Both are really neat in their own way, but Undone is all rotoscoped, which really sets it...I wish I could watch Scavengers Reign cold again. Its so cool. You might also like Undone and Pantheon. Both are really neat in their own way, but Undone is all rotoscoped, which really sets it apart. Another I really liked that isn't scifi at all was Midnight Gospel --- these are all really neat wrt building their respective worlds, which is my jam.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
tomf Link Parenti saw the first episode last night and it’s pretty good. has a measured darkness to it. Really nice performance from Tracy Letts, too. He’s pretty consistent, but this is weightier than most of...i saw the first episode last night and it’s pretty good. has a measured darkness to it. Really nice performance from Tracy Letts, too. He’s pretty consistent, but this is weightier than most of his roles.
it’d be neat if she did some more. like Streetcar, though. she seems like a capable writer.
i appreciate his books but i really struggled with Grapes of Wrath — just too heavy; at least for me at the time.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
tomf (edited )LinkTony is an almost fine movie but its full of bullshit... so if you have any respect for Bourdain, maybe skip it. (edit: Banderas looks amazing) -- double edit: this is a bit harsh. its still a...Tony is an almost fine movie but its full of bullshit... so if you have any respect for Bourdain, maybe skip it. (edit: Banderas looks amazing) -- double edit: this is a bit harsh. its still a fine movie, I just wish they didn't fabricate some things.
The East of Eden series is out now. Its neat that Zoe Kazan gets to make a series for the movie her Grandfather made in '55.
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Comment on Anyone have any ketogenic diet stories? in ~food
tomf Link Parentoh nice. I've been thinking of moving to a different stack 250 mg L-theanine 5g Creatine monohydrate 250 mg Citicoline 300 mg Rhodiola rosea Are you into stacks at all?oh nice. I've been thinking of moving to a different stack
- 250 mg L-theanine
- 5g Creatine monohydrate
- 250 mg Citicoline
- 300 mg Rhodiola rosea
Are you into stacks at all?
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Comment on Anyone have any ketogenic diet stories? in ~food
tomf Linki most gave up coffee and switched to 200mg caffeine capsule and 250mg theanine. Theanine takes off any potential jitters and rounds out the caffeine so it tapers is instead of crashing. caffeine...i most gave up coffee and switched to 200mg caffeine capsule and 250mg theanine. Theanine takes off any potential jitters and rounds out the caffeine so it tapers is instead of crashing.
caffeine and grapefruit juice is good after a break for kick starting your metabolism, i believe.
years ago i went from 225 to 180 (6’4”) doing s modified zone diet that i still do today. it’s so easy — don’t eat junk food, focus on quality protein, only enough carbs as i’ll burn, and limit sugar as much as possible. sugar, alcohol, and most things that come out of a bag are trash and has no business in a body that is trying to lose weight. :)
i’ve never been a snacker, but unless you’re eating smaller meals, i’d avoid it. if you do need to snack, celery and carrots are good.
i don’t eat a lot of fruit since it’s full of sugar.
do you cook everything from scratch?
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Comment on Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
tomf Link Parenti feel for Oscar. He didn’t want to rock the boat, but he absolutely should have been greedy and taken the title. Hadjar is no where near title contention, but i think if he came up on Max and...i feel for Oscar. He didn’t want to rock the boat, but he absolutely should have been greedy and taken the title.
Hadjar is no where near title contention, but i think if he came up on Max and even tried to overtake against team orders, Max would respect it (so long as he didn’t crash them or anything.)
for now he needs to be that steady number two and learn as much as possible… Sith-like. i wouldn’t be surprised if he gets his first win next season and i think he’s happy to play his role for a time so long as that door is open.
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Comment on Irreverent ads make me want to buy things even less in ~talk
tomf Link ParentI like their ads on reddit. its along the lines of 'don't click this since it costs us money -- just go to the site and look around'I like their ads on reddit. its along the lines of 'don't click this since it costs us money -- just go to the site and look around'
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Comment on Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 - Race Weekend Discussion in ~sports.motorsports
tomf LinkFirstly, I LOVE a Saturday race. Perfect weekend. I did alright this week in the pool -- +1 to the leader, -1 from the weekly winner. Not too bad. George Russell: 1st (+2) Max Verstappen: Driver...Firstly, I LOVE a Saturday race. Perfect weekend. I did alright this week in the pool -- +1 to the leader, -1 from the weekly winner. Not too bad.
- George Russell: 1st (+2)
- Max Verstappen: Driver of the Day, 5+ to Podium
- Kimi Antonelli: Most Positions Gained
- Valtteri Bottas: Retirement
Lando said that Colapinto should get a race ban for that insane 'move' and I think he's on the right track. It's just poor judgment or whatever. I mean, it was great for the race.. but still terrible.
I'm not the biggest George fan, but he had a hell of a weekend and I'm glad Max didn't get past.
I really liked Hadjar trying to negotiate team orders over Max. Shame they didn't do it, but it makes sense. If Hadjar plays this right and is a sponge off of Max, he can make a pretty good and competitive career for himself with Red Bull and F1 in general. The key for him will be accepting the support role for a few more seasons and NOT going to another team until something truly competitive comes up. With the seats right now, there isn't a lot and any good seat that will come up will likely be scooped by Oscar.
There is another reality where Checo accepted his role and is still with Red Bull with a shitload of podiums to his name.... same with Danny.
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Comment on Jon Watts is our ‘Star Wars: Episode X’ director in ~movies
tomf Link Parentdefinitely get 4K77, 4K80, and 4K83 --- the expense and effort and all that is remarkable. The best part about Hal9000's edits is that it cuts down everything bad / draggy but you can't even tell...definitely get 4K77, 4K80, and 4K83 --- the expense and effort and all that is remarkable.
The best part about Hal9000's edits is that it cuts down everything bad / draggy but you can't even tell that anything is missing.
As for Andor, that is the way new Star Wars should be. A story in the same universe but no Skywalkers, no lightsabres, etc -- the real fight. Andor and Rogue One are the right idea... even Skeleton Crew had the right approach.
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Comment on Jon Watts is our ‘Star Wars: Episode X’ director in ~movies
tomf Link Parentits so sad, right? The first six are perfect -- and I kind of prefer Hal9000s prequel edits to the OT these days. Speaking of throwing babies out, they should have done that with stupid Grogu...its so sad, right? The first six are perfect -- and I kind of prefer Hal9000s prequel edits to the OT these days.
Speaking of throwing babies out, they should have done that with stupid Grogu after they left the Lone Wolf and Cub stuff. So much wasted potential.
Can they make up for it? Yes! Give me nine hours of Darth Bane.
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Comment on Jon Watts is our ‘Star Wars: Episode X’ director in ~movies
tomf Link ParentI like Hal9000's edits of the prequels and the 35mm 4k\d+ versions of the OT, Andor, Rogue One, and a few episodes here and there --- but yeah, absolutely let it die. I've read over a hundred of...I like Hal9000's edits of the prequels and the 35mm 4k\d+ versions of the OT, Andor, Rogue One, and a few episodes here and there --- but yeah, absolutely let it die. I've read over a hundred of the EU books (only Legends.) They really fucked up by splitting it instead of just doing Legacy of the Force.
It sucks, but they just don't seem to understand what Star Wars is and I don't understand how this can be. They can push just as many toys with good stories.
Instead of Solo they should have done Scoundrels -- a good ol heist film.. but noooo.
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Comment on A24, Sony and The New York Times circle Letterboxd as bidding starts at $300 million in ~movies
tomf Linkif I have to pick one, A24... I guess. Maybe we'll finally get an API.if I have to pick one, A24... I guess. Maybe we'll finally get an API.
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Comment on READFLIX – Free books from open libraries in ~books
tomf Link ParentI've seen some bad vibe coding but this is a masterclass.I've seen some bad vibe coding but this is a masterclass.
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Comment on READFLIX – Free books from open libraries in ~books
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
tomf (edited )Linkok, I did Nolan's Batman trilogy Batman Begins (2005) The Dark Knight (2008) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) ... I don't think they hold up as well as they should. Most of Nolan's work is bloated......ok, I did Nolan's Batman trilogy
... I don't think they hold up as well as they should. Most of Nolan's work is bloated... and these are no different. They aren't bad, but they could use a heavy edit. Also, in Rises he totally breaks the prison TV right before he leaves. Absolute dick move.
Tonight is Spider-man 2.1 (Extended). I don't normally watch superhero stuff, but I figured I should knock this trilogy out too.
edit: Mary Jane sux.
edit: The Score (2001) --- I haven't seen this since it came out. I just like this movie. It isnt the same, but I like De Niro like this, Heat, Ronin etc. One thing i wish it had more of is more Rififi-like tension and maybe a little more of Norton in character before the reveal. Not a lot, but a little.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
tomf LinkDallas has a lot of things that haven't aged well... and this isn't the worst, but in the second episode a bunch of them go to the HOT NEW DISCO CLUB and what song comes on? A goddamn disco...Dallas has a lot of things that haven't aged well... and this isn't the worst, but in the second episode a bunch of them go to the HOT NEW DISCO CLUB and what song comes on? A goddamn disco version of the Dallas theme!
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
tomf Link Parenttonight's B4D was french toast (1.5" thick, basically custard with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon w/ yogurt in place of milk), scrambled eggs (with white pepper), yogurt + granola +...tonight's B4D was french toast (1.5" thick, basically custard with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon w/ yogurt in place of milk), scrambled eggs (with white pepper), yogurt + granola + blueberries + honey, and mushrooms + asparagus + wilted arugula.
scrambled eggs on toast is... kind of the best, though. Ever make HK style egg sandwiches? Super good.
I rarely do this -- especially this much sugar for dinner.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
tomf LinkWhen you make breakfast for dinner, what do you typically make? I normally do a full english... but I'm craving super thick and custardy french toast, but its lacking protein. Anyway, it got me...When you make breakfast for dinner, what do you typically make?
I normally do a full english... but I'm craving super thick and custardy french toast, but its lacking protein. Anyway, it got me thinking about what others do for their own B4D
curd is a great way to put it. I wasn't sold on the slurry, but it does help a bit with the bite. Nice quick sandwich -- especially if you're cooking for a few.