Jacob Alvarez said:The movie is alright. 7/10. It's inferior to Del Toro's work, but still a solid watch. I had a great time. Really dig the choice of David Harbour for this role. My main gripe is how they crammed everything into two hours; it feels way too long. There’s all this mythology involved, constant jumping between past and future, and a bunch of background characters pulling strings. It reminded me of that mess involving Grindelwald's crimes. Also, the ending was pretty weak. The movie spends so much time setting up these huge stakes, but then nothing actually comes of it.
I'm not a huge fan of Milla, but since her previous movies had Selma Blair in them, I won't complain too much.
Man, you're killing me! I wasn't even planning on seeing this, but after reading your take, now I have to go! Watch out, I'll be hitting the theaters tomorrow!🍿
I’ve been hitting the theaters my whole life, so I know how this works. It really comes down to picking the right day and time. Honestly, you should probably skip the prime slots at AMC Theatres on Wednesdays. It gets messy when younger kids pick a movie they aren't actually ready for, and then things get loud. If you want a smooth, high-quality experience without any distractions, there are certain windows that just work better. Or, you can always just grab a friend to go with. That way, if things get chaotic, you've got someone to laugh about the theater staff trying to wrangle the toddlers with.🍿
I almost died there. Honestly, a quick 20-minute nap in those comfy theater seats saved my life. This is one of those rare movies actually worth seeing before heading out for a beer.🍿
She got the nomination because she’s basically the go-to for playing those cool teen characters. Overall, the movie is pretty decent and easy to watch. It's just your classic coming-of-age family story that we've seen a million times before. 🍿
Douglas Rogers5 said:Hey everyone. So, I tried searching for a thread similar to this one, but honestly, it feels like nothing out there actually hits on what I’m trying to get off my chest.
The title itself is just a rhetorical question—though if you feel like answering it, be my guest. 😁
I’ve been hyper-ambitious since forever. Back in school, I was always grinding on projects; I knew exactly which college I wanted to attend before I even hit puberty; I was all about competitive sports; and recently, I launched my own business. I’m 21 right now, a college student, studying exactly what I love, and I have my entire future mapped out. I know precisely who I want to be in every single facet of life. I also consider myself pretty mature for my age.
I have a few real friends and maybe another 6 or 7 people I hang out with occasionally. I’m mentioning this because most people might assume I’m a complete loner, but that’s not the case. 🤣 It’s not like I struggle with social skills or anything. I swing between being an introvert and a total extrovert. I don't have any trouble speaking in front of a crowd, making a solid argument in front of authority figures I've never met, or being surrounded by people...
My day starts at 5 AM with a gym session, and by 7 AM, I’m already deep into work on various ideas and tasks. I’m pulling 12+ hour days between school and my business, and honestly? I’m not burnt out physically or mentally. I actually love this pace. I am a massive perfectionist. For instance, I actually went to the gym on Christmas Day. 🙂 I couldn't care less what people think of me, but my "issue" is that everyone in my family—even the neighbors—won't stop pitying me. Now, you're probably going to say, "Oh, so you *do* care what people think," but that's not it at all. It's not about my hair, or my clothes, or some trivial stuff; it just absolutely infuriates me when people look at me with that pathetic sense of pity.
I’m not into partying, I don't blow money on traveling, and I'm not obsessed with the superficial things most people chase. To me, achieving something matters way more than having a memory of some random event. For example, I spent my entire first paycheck on a crucial component for my business, and my second one went straight into prep for a certification course that’s vital for my career.
People pity me. They ask, "When are you going to find a boyfriend?" or "Once you start traveling with someone, you won't mind dropping a few thousand dollars, will you?" Or, "When you finally meet a crew and start going out, you'll change..." It's just constant "When are you doing this" and "Why aren't you doing that." I’ve heard it all, and none of it interests me. It sounds silly, but my only goal is to be successful. Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to build a career. And the most important part is that I’m doing this strictly for myself, not to please anyone else. My brother, whom I love dearly (he’s 9 years older), actually depressed me so much during lunch the other day that I couldn't even look at him. He just spends the whole time looking down his nose at me, lecturing me on why I'm doing what I'm doing, telling me I should have gone to a technical institute, or predicting how I'll change once I meet people and start spending money on partying... It feels like he’s projecting his own regret because he spent every single paycheck on booze, hanging out, summer trips, and nights on the town. Meanwhile, I *could* have all those things, but I DON'T WANT them, because I simply prefer working and staying in my own zone.
Everyone pities me because I'm a "solo player" and because I could spend the entire day shut in my room working on my projects. Today, for example, I spent the whole day doing what I love, yet I still felt that wave of pity from my parents with comments like, "You never go anywhere," or "Why wouldn't you celebrate this or that with someone else?" I could go out, but I usually only grab coffee once or twice a week because my time is better spent on my business.
So, what do you guys think of this whole situation? I'm not religious, but I do believe in energy, and it fascinates me. I feel such intense positive energy when I think about my life and my goals, yet on the flip side, I feel this heavy, negative black energy swirling around me from everyone else.
Am I losing my mind just because I don't fit the mold like everyone else? (just kidding 😵)
Lucky you! Honestly, don't change a thing. I wish I had your mindset. Once you hit your later years, being this unique is going to pay off big time. 👍
Joshua Long62 said:My dad left when I was a kid, and they actually have a lot in common—he's a pretty bad person too... I guess maybe there's a connection there. It seems like whenever a guy tries to walk away from me, I just get even more desperate and feel like I'd do anything just to make him stay.
Look, maybe take it easy and go see a therapist. It might be worth sitting down and working through all of this.
Joseph Bailey41 said:What kind of slap in the face are we talking about now? Don't tell me you still haven't figured out where you stand. 🤣
Look, when I was a little kid, I definitely got my fair share of spankings. Why are you laughing at me? I'm over here opening up about traumatic moments from my past, and this is how you react! 🍿
At least can you say you managed to whip something up with a spoon? 🤣
She didn't need any gear, just her hands. She'd give me a light slap when I was feeling really down, and then a harder one once I started holding my own and landing decent blocks—but she always caught me off guard from behind like a total jerk! 🍿
It’s important to figure out what actually counts as physical punishment. Like, would I have been physically punished if my mom gave me two quick swats on the rear? 🍿
There’s actually a reason why physical punishment went out of style. Honestly, I think some parents just started getting a little too much satisfaction out of it, if you ask me. At the end of the day, hitting a kid doesn't really teach them anything smart. If you're going to mess up a kid's head, you might as well do it through bad communication rather than a belt. 🍿
feralranger said:...well, it is quite obvious that there are numerous variables at play here... making broad generalizations is rarely a wise move because, as is often the case, specific examples tend to dismantle them entirely...
Look, we're just talking. No sweeping statements here. Just sharing what we've been through.🍿
feralranger said:She raised him strictly by the book, following all the modern parenting trends without ever resorting to discipline... yet the cold, hard facts suggest the kid turned out to be a complete bully.
As for the kids belonging to that friend of yours? Look, nobody is >. How can you possibly claim to know what your own children will do with their lives? Her children are perfectly stable, well-adjusted, have great social circles, and are quite successful. This stands in stark contrast to this other boy—the one whose mother is a psychologist who avoided all discipline—who ended up being a bully. That is an empirical fact from my own neighborhood.
There are endless examples of this. There is simply no universal formula.
Clearly, books don't work for everyone. Theory is one thing, but reality is another. Plus, maybe genetics played a part. Some people argue that genes heavily influence how a kid develops. 🍿
Robert Reyes4 said:Seriously? In detention during high school? The only time I dealt with that was back in middle school. What subject did she teach? Now I'm actually curious.
Yeah, she was definitely unstable. She wasn't cut out for teaching. I mostly just remember my math teacher from middle school who used to whack my hands with a ruler. Nothing too crazy, though. I actually liked her a lot, even if everyone thought she was intense. She was fair, you know? Didn't play favorites. But this lady taught me my absolute least favorite subject of all time: English.🍿
Robert Reyes4 said:Yeah, that method is pretty mindless. So, what did you actually do?
Look, I just didn't buy her teaching style. I didn't think she had what it takes to actually be an educator, so I told her straight up that I'd never stoop to her level. From then on, I spent most of high school sitting in the corner of the classroom after class ended.🍿
Honestly, being punished never actually worked for me. I still remember how my teacher used to make me sit in the corner of the classroom just to sulk. It didn't do anything helpful. 🍿
Mark Nelson said:I’ve heard it a million times growing up—you can’t give what you haven't been given. So, look, if you raise a kid using violence as your main tool instead of actually earning their respect, you can't be surprised when they turn around and use that same aggression on you or everyone else down the road. It's just how it works, I guess. 🤷
Personally, I wouldn't want to deal with that from my own kid, and I definitely wouldn't want it to become their default setting whenever life throws them a curveball. 😳
I'd never do that to my mom, even then. Besides, she already kicked my ass twice. 🍿