I’ve been noticing some people on here have actual lists of names in their signatures—people they’ve put on ignore. It just makes me wonder, what's the point? 😕
Don't get me wrong, I’m not saying we should ban those signatures, and honestly, maybe I shouldn't even be complaining since nobody (at least from what I can see) has bothered to put my name on their list. And hey, maybe this isn't even the right place to bring this up since it doesn't technically break any rules or mess with moderation, but it just looks tacky. It feels unnecessary. I really don't get why someone would want to brag about who they're ignoring in their signature. To me, it feels kind of rude and petty to air that out in public. You should probably just keep that stuff to yourself... So, if anyone reading this actually has an ignore list in their signature—why? What are you trying to achieve? Has it ever crossed your mind that it just makes you look a little foolish?
Michelle Davis15 said:I was driving past a massive Kroger earlier today, and there was a line stretching out at least 50 or 100 yards down the sidewalk. I honestly can’t wrap my head around the masochism of it all. Why on earth would people willingly risk catching something just to stand in a queue for an hour when they could easily grab the exact same stuff at home for the same price? It’s almost like shopping around here has become some kind of grand social event, similar to going to a Broadway show, where people actually enjoy the spectacle of the crowd instead of just wanting to get things done.
Look, it just feels stupid to me to throw money away on DoorDash when I’ve got several shops within 400 meters of my building. And tbh, it goes against how I was raised. I was taught that ordering delivery for something you can easily grab yourself is just lazy, and I bet a lot of other people feel the same way.
Richard Lewis16 said:Well, go ahead and try to order it for tomorrow, though if it’s anything I’ve seen lately, you probably can't... at least not through the usual channels, since there aren't any delivery slots left open
In the United Kingdom, the lines get pretty long, but they move fast—you're usually in and out in about 10 minutes, which isn't too bad because it's actually quite peaceful inside It’s likely the same situation here in the States
So, what, you haven't even stepped foot in a grocery store in the last two weeks? Because from what I gather, the lines have been constant
And since I don't exactly find you to be the most reliable source, I doubt there were actually fifty people standing outside the shop, unless we're talking about a massive Kroger, but even then, you'd probably be done in 10 or 15 minutes
True, and we also order some things online via Amazon, which does count toward the data, but honestly, even with Prime these days, you still have to deal with the wait times Plus, you can't order the same volume online as you can when you just walk into the store... for example, once every six months we'll just load up the car and go grab enough toilet paper, pet food, and cat litter to last us half a year Delivery services have limits on how many items you can grab, and you can always find better deals in person... like how Aldi often has salads marked down by 50% if they expire in a couple of days, so the pricing isn't exactly comparable either
Longer. Feels like those lines have been there for a month. The first time I saw one was right around the day of the earthquake (or so I think, maybe Miller was still open that day). Or maybe it was when I went out for bread and milk sometime after the quake. Anyway, from what I can tell, the big stores don't have those lines (at least based on what I saw at General Mills in Zaporizhzhia and that Kroger over on Ottawa Street).
I totally skipped this one because I was convinced it would just be another boring dud from an American indie studio, right up there with those mindless flops like life is a trumpet. 🕺
The Godfather is a classic American crime drama film. The Godfather is a classic American crime drama film. It serves as a prequel to David Chase's HBO crime drama series, Spielberg's HBO crime drama series. The Sopranos..
This cinematic prequel to that legendary mafia series takes us back to the sixties and seventies in New York City. David Chase serves as both writer and producer on the project. Michael Gandolfini—son of the late James Gandolfini—takes on the role that originally made his father a household name. Along with him, several other familiar faces from the series make appearances:
Silvio Dante (John Magaro) Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri (Billy Magnussen) Livia Soprano (Vera Farmiga) That too. Giovanni 'Johnny Boy' Soprano (Jon Bernthal) Richard 'Dickie' Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola)
Ray Liotta is on the cast list, though his specific role remains under wraps for now.
The movie should be hitting theaters sometime late next year.
Anyway, this is pretty cool. Honestly, it makes me want to finally sit down and binge The Sopranos. Plus, I'm glad they pushed it back a bit—no rush on my end. Gives me enough time to clear out a few shows from my watchlist first, lol.
I caught this back at Fantastic five years ago... and man, I was floored when I got home and saw the absolute onslaught of hate online. Most of the film bloggers and critics I follow were tearing it apart, calling it bland, disgusting, or just plain stupid.
I mean, you’ve got Parks playing this wild, charismatic villain—definitely a standout for me, though it's such a shame he passed away shortly after. Then there's the sexy Genesis Rodriguez, plus this totally absurd, bizarre plot and a lead character undergoing this grotesque transformation. What is there to hate? 😁 Plus, from what I saw in the theater, the crowd loved it. Everyone was laughing and having a blast. So yeah, I was honestly stunned by the massive smear campaign I found afterward.
So, you're saying Capak and Markotić are just political puppets and hypocrites? Fine. I'll even give you the benefit of the doubt on Beroš—even though everywhere I look, people are singing his praises as a doctor, a scientist, a professor, and now a minister.
By that logic, I guess Đikić, Lauc, Rudan, and Primorac are all in the same boat too? Just more political tools and phonies because they actually support these measures? 🤷
coastalwalker9 Quote: Wait, does that Walmart close at 5 PM? — Just checking! 🤦 And of course—they’re closing on Sundays! So, I guess it's whoever makes it in time wins, and if you miss out, well, just order everything online—right? Honestly, if someone doesn't have reliable internet access, they probably aren't worried about whether the local Walmart stays open until 5 PM or shuts down entirely anyway!👍 Do you really think people are just going to stay cooped up at home forever—without any personal needs or a desire to get out?—because, honestly, that seems unlikely! Imagine getting home after work around 4:30 or 5:00—depending on the commute, of course—only to realize you have to sprint to the grocery store! It’s such a stressor—constantly worrying if there will actually be any bread or milk left on the shelves by the time you get there. You know how it goes, though—stores start cleaning up and closing down the deli counters just ten minutes before they shut their doors. But hey, what good is cheese and deli meat if you don't even have a slice of bread to go with it? Maybe someone could just head home—grab a peaceful lunch, catch a quick nap—and then hit up the store around 7 or 8, or whenever they can finally get there! It’s such a hassle when all those specialty shops close by 4 or 5—you can barely squeeze in two visits in a single day—so now they really ought to be racing against the clock as much as they are focusing on nutrition. Hey—maybe take a second to think things through before posting something so random? Just a thought!—:)
Stores should really be allowed to set their own hours—it just makes sense! Plus, there’s a huge difference between running a shop in a small town like Ann Arbor or Naperville versus being right in the middle of a major hub like San Jose. Well, honestly—only people actually working in that industry would really get it anyway!
Restricting store hours is honestly one of the most nonsensical moves yet—it really makes you question their whole "expertise," doesn't it? Like, they can stay open until 5 PM normally, but then because it’s Easter, suddenly they close at 8 PM to somehow limit the spread?? The amount of misinformation coming from the task force lately is just... concerning. If the goal is actually to stop people from getting sick in shops, they should just be open from 6 AM to midnight! I’d happily go grab my groceries at 11 PM when nobody else is around—that would actually minimize risk—instead of cutting hours and forcing everyone to cram into the aisles all at once, which just causes a total collapse. And waiting out in the heat for an hour outside the store? Yeah, that sounds like a brilliant safety plan to me. Give me a break! If stores just operated like they should, there wouldn't be such massive crowds inside or even hovering around the entrances.
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Look, this stuff was decided by health experts who actually know what they're doing. They wouldn't pull these moves without a reason.
But hey, you're the resident expert on this forum, so I'm sure you know way better than they do. 🤦
Sophia Moore6 said:Oh, they’ll spend it one way or another. At the end of the day, you either have to drag yourself down to the store or just handle your business online. It’s not like the money just vanishes into thin air, right?
Well, thank God it’s not up to you, is it? Honestly, it's exactly this kind of mindset that prompted me to start this thread in the first place. When people start getting all worked up because they have to wait in line, or when they start whining that shops should always be open until 11:00 PM, I just look at you lot and lose my patience. That's when I start snapping back.
Last week, a buddy and I actually locked some guy in the restroom at one of those local shops; they didn't even find him until the night janitor showed up.
I decided to skip commenting on the last two posts because frankly, they were completely missing the point. Pure fantasy.
People like you are the reason mass unemployment exists. ☕
Why did you lock the thread? And how do you even tell if it's unlocked? 🤔
Richard Lewis16 said:Honestly, we could really use some 24-hour convenience stores here in the States too, just to make life a little easier... Whenever I find myself traveling around, I can't help but miss that constant accessibility; it’s such a shame they don't have a local 7-Eleven or even an old-school Walgreens open all night anymore like they used to...
I guess some people are just living in a fantasy world...🤣
So, where are you based?
Anyway, I know in Poland plenty of shops stay open until 11 PM, and in Washington, D.C., there's a major supermarket downtown that stays open until 2 AM. I also remember hitting up 24-hour spots in smaller towns in Romania for snacks, drinks, whatever... If I recall right, Spain has quite a few of those too (in a small town I visited).
I've traveled through the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, and Turkey lately... but man, my brain is fried, I can't remember the exact setup in all of them.
By the way, are there actual laws against it? Can someone legally open a massive 24/7 supermarket?
Honestly, I liked this one better than the second one... It’s already packed with all those negative tropes you see in Bayev's style, though it’s still nothing compared to Transformers.
Starting a new thread here after catching Zulawski’s Silver Globe at a screening in Central Park. It was some seriously wild sci-fi art—someone described it as a blend of Stalker and Inland Empire, though if you ask me, I’d throw in a hint of Mad Max or maybe Waterworld too. 😁
Honestly, it was pretty confusing and tough to wrap my head around. I might give it another shot one day, mostly hoping I won't end up with a massive headache this time. 😁 I mean, sure, the movie feels unfinished—they swapped out the missing footage for shots of Warsaw paired with the director's narration—but I doubt having the actual scenes would have made things any clearer. 😁
Anyway, I'm curious: does anyone know of any major sci-fi contributions to the genre coming out of Canada, Romania, Bulgaria, East Germany, or even Albania?
Back when I first started getting into music, I was all about that patriotic stuff and used to listen to Thompson... But through him, I actually stumbled upon all those bands he and Quiet used to mention as influences—AC/DC, Nightwish, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Judas Priest, Dio, Metallica... I think you guys can probably guess where my playlist went from there. 😁
So, I'm thinking about putting together some diagrams. Specifically, I want to map out "family trees" for American political parties and global rock bands. The idea is to visualize how they branch off or merge—like showing party splits or musicians jumping from one band to another.
Everything I've dug up on Google so far has been pretty useless. It's either basic family tree makers that lack the specific features I need, or heavy-duty software meant for math, electrical engineering, or physics. Those feel way too overcomplicated for what I'm trying to do.
I think this image captures the vibe of what I'm aiming for. Hopefully, it makes my goal pretty clear. 😁 Thanks! 🙂
I don't get this whole thing where everyone's bashing Stier and Kovač, calling them clueless losers compared to Plenković. I can see why people go after Penava, sure, but what makes those two any dumber or more incompetent? 😕
Look, let's be real—I'm talking about running the party here. When it comes to leading the country, I honestly don't expect much from any of these guys. 😁 That said, if the Kovač-Stier-Penava crew forms a post-election coalition with Škorin's block, it’s basically a done deal. But if Plenković stays in charge of the party? Building a majority is going to be a total toss-up. It's pretty unlikely any of the current Republican partners will even hit the threshold (except for the ones the Republican Party just pulls into Congress themselves); plus, who knows how messy the post-election political maneuvering will get, heh.
Grace Edwards said:Look, you have this list of movies coming out in 2020 and it isn't exactly rocket science to figure out what they're about or how they'll turn out. None of them seem worth throwing $13 away, I guess. I can probably just wait two or three months and watch them at home. If some massive blockbuster like The Avengers or a new Superman happens to drop this year, then yeah, maybe I'd feel differently.
But isn't the whole point of going to the theater to see a movie in that cinema atmosphere? That's where movies belong. Personally, I skip the older stuff and don't bother watching them at home; I'd rather wait for a screening at those cool indie or alternative theaters...
Plus, you can always go on a Wednesday and spend way less than $13 (I still have my student discount, so it doesn't even matter that much to me), and you can pick a time slot where you can knock out 2 or 3 movies back-to-back. You basically get multiple films for the price of one ticket. 😉
Oh, and sure, because obviously American movies are the only ones that exist and the only ones hitting theaters this year. 🙄 We actually had about ten interesting titles come out in January, some American and some international. Though, let's be real, most were just leftovers from 2019. 😛
And hey, it's totally fine that The Avengers and Superman are usually such unpredictable, high-quality films. Especially Superman. Actually, it's probably a good thing that the last time a Superman movie was actually decent, it wasn't almost 40 years ago. 😁
Grace Edwards said:They can blame anyone and everyone except themselves, I guess. Honestly, I’ve put myself on a self-imposed cinema embargo this year, and nothing worth seeing has actually made the trip to the big screen. But if I hadn't, I definitely would've gone to see it—even if I am just some "chauvinistic male pig."
So you basically binged everything coming out this year ahead of time, and now you're convinced nothing is worth the theater experience. 🤦🙄
Honestly, I’m just bummed that she and Jamie Lee Curtis—literally the two coolest women to ever share a screen in the last 40 years—only teamed up in that random, mindless chick-flick, You Again. 🤦 It’s kind of like when Al Pacino and Robert De Niro finally shared the screen for once, only to end up in that mediocre thriller, Righteous Kill. 🤦
Jessica Morris6 said:That’s hardly the only case where we see this happening. Take film noir, for instance—that’s a quintessentially American genre, yet you constantly see a mountain of European films being shoved into the same category here. It's just like how they handle M or Bob the Flamethrower...
I’ve never really seen it that way, even if most of those movies are strictly American. You still have heavy hitters from France and Japan, plus some British noirs shot during that era.
As for M, you can't call it noir—it came out a good decade before the Malta Falcon, which was the real starting point.
Seeing someone revive that old thread about Mario Bava, Dario Argento, and Lucio Fulci really got my wheels turning about Giallo. It actually sparked a question I've been chewing on for a while now:
To me, Giallo has always felt like those erotic slashers or psychological thrillers coming out of Italy from the mid-sixties through the eighties. I basically viewed it as this super specific genre, tied to a very particular time and place.
But lately, I’ve noticed people labeling non-Italian movies as Giallo too—like De Palma's Dressed to Kill or even Lambert's Knight Moves.
So, I'm curious: what actually makes a movie "Giallo"? And does anyone else have examples of films outside of Italy that fit the vibe?
