Posts by James Nguyen14

This movie is killer 👍

Even for me, seeing the usually bland Matt McC undergo such a massive acting transformation—aside from the physical stuff, anyway 🙏

He and Leto are seriously brilliant...

I totally agree that Jennifer Garner felt a bit forced in this one; her scenes were honestly kind of awkward to sit through 🤷

All in all, just an awesome flick with top-tier acting 👍

Caught this movie the other day, wasn't half bad 👍

It's basically just a fun, chaotic mix of comedy, awkward moments, and mob stuff... if you're looking for some deep, philosophical masterpiece, don't hold your breath because you won't find it here 😬

copperdriver11 said:because, at the end of the day, it's still just a vote... there were so many great votes cast for various animated films that nobody ever gets nominated 🙂

off: hey Hannah Allen70, catch you soon during the Golden Globes and the Oscars 😁 😁 oh wow, look at you being a moderator now :P

I mean, yeah, fair point, but from what I've read, it feels more like a "performance" vote. Honestly, I'll just wait until it hits the torrent sites to watch it. The subject matter seems really interesting and Joaquin Phoenix is such a killer actor 👍 looks like he carries the whole movie based on the trailer...

off: totally, I am dying for the Oscars and watching the live coverage 🎉 yeah, I'm a mod over on the tennis boards, there's basically nobody left over there anymore 😢

Why on earth didn't they nominate Scarlett for Best Supporting Actress for Her? 🍿 🙂 I mean, sure, it was "just" a voice... but honestly, everyone seems totally blown away by how the movie handled that and how incredible her performance was. Plus, she already snagged a nomination for that exact role at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards... now we just wait and see what the BAFTA crowd thinks about it. 🥳 So far, the Golden Globes have completely snubbed her. 🙂

What names showed up in those mini-series 🙏 🙏

Everything they hyped up as being amazing actually got nominated... out of all that stuff, I only caught Gravity and Rush in theaters. I think everything else barely even made it to the big screen here, if I remember right... 🤔

It’s totally unpredictable who’s going to take home what 🤷 I feel like we need to see the SAG nominations first to get a better idea of things...

EDIT: Homeland didn't get any nominations, WTF... that season was anything but bad :OO

darkmarlin16 said:The tennis sub is easily one of the best-organized sections on this whole forum, let's keep it that way.

darkmarlin16 has spoken... lock this down, Nica ☕

P.S. Nica P. S. Netsky, we can always tell who's just trolling and who's actually a decent person, or who's just messing around and joking... 😉 it's just that we let the mods be pretty chill, so people know how to play the system, but anything that actually needs cleaning up gets handled to keep things tidy 😉

I don't get why tennis is such an issue for you on this forum. Everyone is always welcome here as long as they’re being decent to the community, whether they're Americans, Chileans, Mexicans, or even Jehovah's Witnesses... honestly, I couldn't care less about someone's nationality or religion. If we spot actual trolling, we shut it down, regardless of what their username says. Every time things have spiraled into those kinds of arguments, people have been handed yellow cards and the threads were locked tight.

And if someone is just enjoying seeing Nole win, since when is that considered trolling? But if a fan of Fed or Rafin writes something similar, suddenly it's "cute" to you? 🤷 You can't look at it that way... you're basically checking to see if certain users are Mexicans before deciding if they're trolling. Trolling is trolling, and once it's identified as such, it gets penalized.

The vibe on this forum has always been pretty laid back. We allow certain things and keep moderation "light," provided the discussions stay healthy and encourage good old-fashioned community engagement.

As for trying to lecture people or sending them PMs telling them not to write names like "Murray, Marin Čilić, or Williams's"... yeah, forget it. There are plenty of nicknames for players, and it's always obvious who everyone is talking about. If the way someone writes "stings" some users' eyes, that's one thing... but trying to defend someone's specific writing style is just crazy in my book.

When you look at her talent alongside legends like Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren—only she’s about 30 years younger—you just know she’s going to crush whatever she does next. I'm seriously looking forward to seeing her future projects 🙏

She never misses a beat...

If anyone hasn't checked out the Mildred Pearce mini-series yet, do yourself a favor 👍 it's such a great movie 🙏

As for who she loves or what she does in her private life, that's her business. Everyone finds their own way to be happy... and honestly, I'm just happy for her and her growing family with the third kid on the way 🎉

So, I just ended up watching it the other day on a whim... It was alright by me since I didn't know much about Steve Jobs beyond him being the big boss at Apple... so the movie was just fine...

And honestly, all that bashing of Ashton Kutcher 🤷? I actually liked it. He did such a great job capturing his gait, those little gestures and everything... He really played the part well enough...

The thing is, the movie has a lot of holes. Personally, I think they should've covered a specific era instead of this rushed plot that leaves you with so many questions. At least for me, it felt like suddenly 🤷

Anyway, it's not a bad flick to watch...😁

Sarah Lee3 said:Every single June for about ten years now, my allergies flare up. It used to just be watery eyes and sneezing, but lately, even with Aerius, I’m having to use two puffs of Ventolin twice a day. I’ve been stuck like this for two weeks already. How long am I actually allowed to use Ventolin if I'm relying on it every single day?
On top of that, I can't stop coughing; I'm constantly dealing with phlegm. Should I go see a Pulmonologist or what??

I just take it whenever I need to. Some days, if things are acting up, I might hit it 5 or 6 times... but other times? It can go a whole month without me even touching it...

It all really just comes down to the season... and whether or not I'm bouncing between different cities or dealing with a total change in climate.

Larry Garcia96 said:I've been wondering... is engaging in sports actually recommended for those of us living with Asthma, or is it better to just take it easy?

Yeah, definitely go for it and hit the pool... swimming is great for opening up those lungs and really boosting your lung capacity... 👍

Whenever I get the chance, I’m heading straight to the pool... honestly, whenever I go swimming, my asthma just completely disappears... 🙂

wearynomad16 said:Personally, I think people living with Asthma shouldn't be pushing themselves too hard with sports. I mean, obviously, it all depends on how bad yours is. For some folks, they can handle a bit of activity, but if even a moderate jog or just walking up a flight of stairs leaves you gasping for air and wheezing? Then absolutely not. No way.

Asthma is kind of like depression in that sense. You just have to stay on top of your meds. Especially right now, with all the pollen flying around, the plowing, and everyone mowing their lawns... you definitely need those inhalers handy.

I started out just using inhalers, but then I eventually got switched over to Singulair tablets, which honestly work much better for me.

boldgardener93, I gotta disagree on that one... Growing up, my parents were constantly hovering over me like I was made of glass. It was always "don't do this" or "you can't do that." Even when it came to gym class, they were so strict about me being active that by the time I hit high school, I was basically exempt from physical education altogether. Honestly, looking back, I kind of regret it... I missed out on so much during those years because I wasn't allowed to just move... 🤣

Look, some days are just straight-up brutal. I've been going through a stretch where nothing seems to be going right... honestly, looking back, I really feel like I should've been pushed into some kind of sport when I was younger. If it were up to me, I’d definitely sign my kid up for swimming... there's just nothing better than that... 👍

boldgardener93, I’m just gonna... 🤦 It’s like this heavy, constant cloud hanging over everything... you know? Like a deep depression that just won't quit. Everything feels muted, gray, and exhausting... even when nothing specifically "bad" happened. It’s hard to explain to someone who hasn't felt it... it's just that hollow feeling in your chest... 🍿

edit: Larry Garcia96 So, there's this thing called cardiac asthma...

Michelle Sanchez said:All I can say is I’m totally on board. I went into this movie with zero expectations, but man, what a massive surprise...

Same here, Marion was absolutely incredible 🙏
Her performance was just stunning. It’s such a shame she didn't get an Oscar nod... she definitely earned it 🤷

Bottom line, it's one of those movies I'll definitely revisit. Honestly, American cinema has really been hitting different for me lately with all these great films 😍

driftingheron4 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGlkwKA-t_4

New music video out... such a beautiful song 😢

lyrics 😢

James Nguyen14 said:Yeah, but I'm not adding a hyphen, it was already part of my name... 🤔
I don't care how it looks, though your suggestion works too, as long as it's shorter... 😉

Alicia_K is fine too—since the underscore was there from the start and isn't being added now, it should be okay.
Actually, Alicia K. works, or even just Alicia K without the dot, if they let you.

Just pick one and let Nica know.

Alright, thanks 😉

Alex Cook said:Hyphens and all that other junk aren't allowed—except for maybe a period if you're using initials. I'm pretty sure the admins would be more than happy to just swap your handle over to Alicia K. Personally? I think it looks way cleaner... 🙂

Yeah, but I'm not adding a hyphen, it was already part of my name... 🤔
I don't care how it looks, though your suggestion works too, as long as it's shorter... 😉

Alicia_K is fine too—since the underscore was there from the start and isn't being added now, it should be okay.
Actually, Alicia K. works, or even just Alicia K without the dot, if they let you.

Just pick one and let Nica know.

Can I just go by Alicia? If that’s already taken, maybe Alicia_K would work? I know I've got that underscore in my handle 🤔
Edit: Looks like Alicia is snagged... any chance we could just drop the "eys" part of my nickname and stick with Alicia_K instead?

Honestly, those guys are pretty solid 👍
just put the album on and let it vibe in the background 😉

Alright, some kind soul please come to the rescue of a total newbie 😛

I think I might have seriously messed up my Windows setup... It was struggling big time, taking forever to boot, but I managed to save a few things. However, now that I’ve done a recovery, I'm stuck with these weird black lines running down the side of my monitor. I tried dropping the resolution to 800 x 600, which made them fade a little bit, but they're still there... looks like my monitor graphics are just trashed and those lines won't budge. I'm working with a 13-inch screen instead of my usual 15-inch one 🙂🙂 please help if you guys know how to fix this in the settings. I've been scouring Google for answers but I can't find anything actually useful 😢

Timothy Morgan2 said:Spoiler alert
When Zalacenko arrived in Sweden, he went to the Swedish intelligence service, which was understaffed due to the elections. A small, secret organization formed to protect him in exchange for data, since he was a defector from Russian intelligence. They've been cleaning up after him for 30 years. That's why they couldn't openly go after Lisbeth; they just tossed her into a psychiatric facility to shut her up. The guy who kills himself is part of that secret cell. He’s pretty sick—advanced liver cancer, if I recall—and he takes his own life to save the group from Zal, who is threatening to expose the fact that they've been leaking confidential info.
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Noomi actually got nominations from Globus and SAG-AFTRA last year, so her performance definitely didn't go unnoticed. 😉

Regarding the trilogy, the thing is that Larsson was an activist for women's rights—physical, psychological, sexual abuse—and he likely grew disillusioned with how the legal system handled those cases. To vent that frustration, he wrote novels celebrating a female warrior capable of fighting back alone. He wanted to highlight the issue of abused women. If he went a bit overboard at times, it doesn't bother me. 🤷

Thanks for clearing that up 😉 makes sense now...
And just a quick correction, IMDb says she was nominated for a SAG-AFTRA award but not for a Golden Globe 😢 bummer... It's weird she hasn't swept up awards in Europe either... but hey, sometimes things are just unfair...
It’s not all about the trophies anyway. Think about how many actors have Oscars they didn't really earn, while others are still sitting around waiting for their moment ☕

So I caught it last night, but honestly, I drifted off for a bit... managed to catch some bits during the parts where I was actually awake... still feel like I need to give it another watch though, because a few things are totally flying over my head... like, who was that guy who killed her old man in the hospital and then himself? And what was her dad even up to that they had to cover everything up and toss her into a psych ward? Was he some kind of secret agent or something? If anyone could just give me the gist in a few lines, that'd be great 🙂 hope I'm not being too much of a spoiler for those who haven't seen it yet 🤷
Lisbeth is such a fascinating character, and Noomi really nailed it—she was so incredibly convincing. In my book, she deserved at least an Oscar nomination for that performance... total fail on the Academy's part if you ask me 😢