Trying to sell an apartment for 15 years isn't "selling." It’s just waiting for Godot. There’s no deep philosophy involved in gradually dropping the price until you actually move the property within a year at most.
The reality is that there was clearly zero serious interest in selling. It’s the same story you see with countless properties across America. That’s exactly what I meant in my previous post when I said agencies simply cater to whatever the seller wants to hear.
As for whether a 2-3% commission is too much for work that anyone could basically estimate themselves? Clearly, for many people, it isn't.
Real estate agencies exist because they respond to the demands of both buyers and sellers. Their sheer volume alone proves they aren't redundant. Sure, someone might just toss a few photos and a zip code onto Craigslist, but even that is significantly more effort than your average private seller puts in. 😁
I honestly don't think anyone would flock to a business model like yours. And let’s be real here—do you really want to be held liable for the legal mess surrounding a property just because some lazy owner neglected their paperwork? Do you actually have the capital to guarantee everything to a buyer? Or is there some massive insurance firm ready to back you up? I highly doubt it. 🤷
People claim that adjusting property taxes will "reinvigorate" the market, but I think both the proponents and the critics are overestimating the long-term impact. The absolute disaster that is the current state of property titles and legal standing isn't going anywhere; it'll plague us for generations.
I felt the exact same way—it was pretty dull. I wasn't necessarily expecting a masterpiece from Indiana Jones, but you’d think there would be at least a *hint* of an adventure vibe present. I haven't read the book, so I can't say if this was how it was supposed to go. At the start, the guy seems almost forced into going. And then why does he come back? Turns out he’s obsessed with this lost civilization, but the movie never actually explains why. Or where it is. Or who it involves. The title is what it is, but you'd expect the plot to actually center on that. Maybe I'm just being dense. All those little side quests that should have just been minor obstacles on the way to the main plot ended up becoming the entire movie. Honestly, I found myself more invested in his family's drama back in New York City than I was in him trying to sing to the locals.
Family drama aside, there were a few decent moments. It reminded me a bit of a Herzog jungle documentary. Still, I just couldn't find the motivation to sit through to the end.
Better than I expected. The first half plays out like your standard YA fare—a group of teens finding themselves while uncovering secrets together. Honestly, if I were thirteen years old watching this, it would probably be the greatest movie ever made. As for the action... it’s definitely geared toward kids. There’s really only one way to handle a fight involving giant robot dinosaurs versus skyscraper-sized monsters. 😁 I'm actually glad they saved all that spectacle for the finale. I can't quite recall the specifics of those nineties flicks since it's been ages, but this feels like it sits right in that same ballpark. It might even take a slightly more serious approach to the plot. That said, if you're riding a heavy wave of nostalgia, there's a good chance you'll end up disappointed.
I’ve got this little 15-gallon tank set up. There’s something genuinely relaxing about sitting down and just watching everything unfold. It feels like having a tiny, vibrant little universe right there in my living room.
People claim we’ve officially entered the era of the death of comedy, all thanks to this rigid, established political correctness. Apparently, you can't poke fun at anyone anymore without someone taking offense.
Just imagine if they tried to market movies today the way Mel Brooks used to: Hitler rap
Of course it does—Goal Pistol has been taking the mickey out of police procedurals and cop flicks for thirty years straight. You simply can't have a parody without that shared cultural shorthand. If the audience doesn't immediately recognize what you're mocking, then it isn't actually a parody.
loneviper2 said:Calling clergy "figures in black" is certainly not the height of sophisticated communication. And honestly, that was the user's point, regardless of whatever else they were saying in the rest of the sentence.
True, you've pinpointed the exact issue with that sentence quite well. 🤣
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Is this rule actually enforced? My namesake, silvertiger11, has been a member since 2006 with a grand total of 10 posts. His last login was back in 2011. His profile says he's 39, and for his interests, he listed "sleeping" twice. Normally, I'm not one to scavenge someone else's identity, but frankly, I need it more than he does. I think we can move past this. Is assimilation on the table?
Look, if your neighbor put up that fence, then it’s his responsibility, period—regardless of whether it sits right on the property line or just inside his yard. He owns the headache now. As far as I can see, your only real move is to take him to court. You’re entitled to damages, even if it's just for some overgrown cypress trees.
Obviously, I’m not going to suggest you "encourage" the fence to collapse on its own just so you can rebuild a new one right on the boundary line.
And when exactly was one of King's adaptations actually any good? He’s got a handful of solid ones, but most of the rest are just mediocre, like that Cell movie.
Does anyone else remember when Star Trek (2009) came out and Spock gave us that classic "live long and prosper" line? 😁 I almost stopped going to the movies back then because the subtitles were absolute garbage—it felt like watching one of those terrible YouTube parody dubs where they intentionally mess up the dialogue just for laughs.
PBS used to have decent translations; they actually understood the tone of what was being said. Now, I don't know, since I don't really watch TV much anymore. But FOX and the other networks have always been pretty awful at it.
I think that’s where the issue lies. Because the market isn't huge, they produce one translation intended for the entire region, and you just end up with whatever mediocre result they can scrape together.
It’s been far too long since we’ve seen a decent WWII thriller. I’m really hoping they skip the excessive melodrama and those ridiculous love triangles.
So, did you actually make it out to Sundance to see it? I haven't been able to find a single theater here in the States showing the film, so I'm curious how you managed to track it down.