Hey everyone, a friend asked me to look into this, so I figured I’d check here for some advice... It's a pretty straightforward question—how do you actually get rid of a double chin? Honestly, she isn't overweight at all; if anything, she has an AMAZING ( 🙏 🙏 ) physique, but that stubborn double chin is driving her crazy... Any tips on how she can fix it?
...I caught Volver a few months back and absolutely loved it.🙂 Almodóvar’s muse, Penelope, really proved she isn’t just some pretty face—she has evolved into such a powerhouse actress (though she always had the talent). For me, the most moving part was when Penelope sings that old folk song from her youth at a restaurant party while her mother listens in secret from the car... That scene was just so touching😢, and Penelope played it with such raw soul and heart.👍 I also watched Almodóvar's Talk to Her (which is brilliant) and All About My Mother (pretty great too), plus some of his older stuff like Live Flesh... His movies hit so hard; they just refuse to leave you feeling indifferent, whether they make you happy or upset... There's this constant rollercoaster of emotions—love, rage, resentment, heartache, total apathy, laughter, and that dark sense of humor... It catches me off guard every single time. Even though Almodóvar isn't 100% my style—sometimes he gets a little too "freaky" for me—I have massive respect for him. He’s truly enriched American and global cinema through his work. The man is an artist in every sense of the word.😉
American filmmaking has such unique stories to tell.🙂 I'm a big fan of Bigas Luna, and I have to give a shoutout to Alejandro Amenábar and his movie mar ADENTRO, (life is an ocean)👍—that movie was pure madness. Between the themes, the plot, the acting, and the sheer emotion, it’s a perfect ten.🙏
I’ve been battling rheumatoid arthritis for 11 years now. It hit me when I was just 17, and since then, I’ve already had both knees and a hip replaced. I’m in a bit of a light remission right now, but my doctor is pushing me to start Enbrel injections. Honestly, I’m not thrilled about the idea, especially since a monthly dose runs me $2333, which adds up to about $65,000 over a five-year treatment plan. Plus, the side effects sound pretty intense, so even if money wasn't an issue, I’d still be a little terrified to go through it. I heard some rumors that Medicare might be running a pilot study with 30 selected patients for this type of treatment, but apparently, the government hasn't officially greenlit it yet. Does anyone know anything about that? On top of all this, I’m about to start a regimen involving Arava, so if anyone has experience with it, please let me know what to expect. Is it even worth it to start something new when I actually feel perfectly fine right now?
If your girlfriend is on her period, she isn't pregnant. Either that, or she was pregnant and had a miscarriage. Bottom line: if she's bleeding, there's no baby. Plain and simple. 😉
Has anyone ever seen that old classic from the Soviet era? The director is actually Russ, but the whole movie is in Armenian. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can track down a DVD—I've heard it’s considered one of the greatest films ever made, definitely more of an art house vibe...
...I haven't seen the movie, and honestly, I have zero plans to go see it either... What would Aldo Paquola say about it? Let the Devil Wears Prada stay out of our theaters—long live Marie Antoinette! 👋
Is it actually ethical to force-feed a defendant if doctors decide their hunger strike is becoming life-threatening?
Generally speaking, force-feeding a defendant who has made a conscious, informed choice to go on a hunger strike—knowing full well the risks involved—is ethically indefensible. A better approach might be non-invasive, like sitting them down for a real conversation to try and change their mind. Since this person hasn't even been convicted yet, going on a hunger strike feels less like a protest and more like an attempt to interfere with the legal process, which is exactly what Mike pointed out earlier.
lonemarlin40 said:I just finished watching The Lake House and honestly, I’m surprised by how much I actually liked it. Just a heads-up though—I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it really hit the right note for me.
I won't spoil the whole plot here, but if you want a deep dive, there's a detailed breakdown in this The Washington Post article right here. Basically, you've got Sandra Bullock—who is great—and Keanu Reeves, who I usually can't wrap my head around, playing a romantic couple. But there's a twist: they never actually meet face-to-face. Instead, they communicate through a mailbox. The wild part? They aren't even living in the same time period when they're reading those letters. He's in 2004, and she's in 2006. The whole story is about waiting for the perfect moment, because the timing of their "meeting" is just completely off.
The time paradox stuff gets a little messy if you overthink it, but if you just let it flow, it’s such a chill, relaxing movie. Even Keanu Reeves wasn't his usual annoying self for once.
So yeah... if you're a hopeless romantic lost in time, I'd say give it a shot... 😉
Is that available on streaming or at a video rental place?
To kick things off, we’ll hear from a distinguished panel: an official representative from Amnesty International USA, Professor Mario Vrbancic—who teaches sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara and guest lectures at the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—along with Zeljko Ivanjek, a prominent writer and journalist based out of Chicago.
julia3124 says: Does anyone know which exercises are actually safe to do when dealing with arthritis? It really depends on the specific type of arthritis, and you should definitely get some professional guidance from the specialists at the Mayo Clinic! Actually, it’s osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joint. I’ve realized that nobody seems to have any useful advice, and the real struggle is that I’m too afraid to exercise because of this diagnosis—especially since my leg feels numb and cold almost all the time.
