Joshua Garcia3 said:What kind of setup are we even talking about here? It sounds like maybe your PC or laptop just isn't powerful enough to handle the load.
It doesn’t happen with every single video, but it feels like it happens with roughly 98% of them. When I’m sitting down to watch 1080p movies—not even talking about massive Blu-ray rips, just those files around 2GB—sometimes they play fine in full screen, but most of the time? Not at all. I end up having to exit full screen and manually shrink the window until the audio and video finally decide to sync up. It’s incredibly frustrating because, well, you can't exactly enjoy the movie 😢 On the other hand, when I’m watching TV series, regardless of how large the file size is, heaven forbid I try to switch to full screen...
I actually went through the trouble of testing the exact same series using MPC-HC, BS Player, Windows Media Player, and Zoom. Only in Zoom is the audio completely out of sync; every other player handles full screen perfectly without a hitch. So, it clearly isn't a Windows issue; the problem lies squarely with Zoom.
I have been using VLC Media Player for quite a long time now, but over the last few months, this one incredibly irritating issue has started cropping up.
Every single time I sit down to watch a movie, the video starts lagging behind the audio when I switch to full screen. It is like watching a dubbed movie where the lips just don't match the words—it's maddening! I honestly have no clue what is causing this, and despite my best efforts, I haven't been able to find a fix 🙂 I have spent hours scouring Google and reading through endless forums, but so far, nothing has worked. This is my absolute favorite player; it's my go-to for everything, so I really don't want to ditch it for something else if I can help it.
If anyone out there knows how to solve this, please, I am begging for some help.
Now, there is also this secondary nuisance that actually led me to downgrade to an older version of VLC Media Player (Home Max 8.00). With version 9 or anything newer, whenever I'm halfway through a film or a series, the screensaver kicks in after just a few minutes. It makes it impossible to just sit back and enjoy the show unless I go into my settings and disable the screensaver entirely.
So, I was dealing with a nasty bladder infection, and my doctor ended up sending me off for a urine culture analysis. Well, the results finally landed on my desk today. It was incredibly brief—just a few scattered lines on the page. It says: bacteria - aerobic microbiological finding - sterile
Does anyone actually know what this is supposed to mean?
Benjamin Ruiz60 said:Proyas is definitely on a downward slope when it comes to quality; this will only be "good" if it ends up being something like 300 or Immortals...
Well, let's just pray they shoot it in that style, because personally, I thought 300 was absolutely fantastic.
I finally sat down and watched it yesterday. To be honest, I’ve never been much of a fan when it comes to those movies that try to blend live-action footage with animation—it always feels a bit jarring to me, like two different worlds clashing. But, if I have to find a silver lining in the whole experience, it would definitely be the rabbit, E. B. Watching him absolutely shred on the drums was easily the highlight for me! 😁
I can't quite put my finger on why a movie like this doesn't exist yet—though, if I’m being honest, I feel like I’ve seen something strikingly similar before, just from a much older era. It’s as if we're looking at a potential modern remake of a classic.
Kick-Ass was just way better than this one. Honestly, Super felt totally bizarre—almost borderline psychotic, if you think about it—since he was just out there bashing people in the streets for basically no reason at all.
Hmm, this might actually be decent, but I have to say, I’m feeling pretty skeptical. I'm honestly not entirely sure if I'll end up sitting down to watch this one.
I find myself in complete agreement regarding the whole 3D situation. Honestly, I went to see Tron at the beginning of the year, and if you ask me, the only part that actually felt like legitimate 3D was that Pirates of the Caribbean teaser they played right before the movie started. It’s like when you buy a premium steak but they only give you a side of wilted lettuce—you expect the full experience, you know? But no, just a little taste here and there. 🤣 In the meantime, I suspect the entire USA is about to be absolutely flooded with frisbees and Captain America merchandise! 🤣
So far, my impression of the film seems perfectly fine—honestly, it looks just like all the others following this same predictable pattern.
Oh, man, I am seriously excited about this! I thought the first one was absolutely fantastic, and now I’m just dying to see where they take the sequel. I actually caught the teaser for this at Comic-Con when they totally surprised Nicolas Cage 😬
Honestly, this was such a bizarre flick about some guy who completely loses his mind because his wife ran off with someone else, and then he decides to become this super hero who just goes around pummeling people in the streets. It’s honestly unsettling; the guy belongs in a psych ward, and as for the movie itself... frankly, I think it’s better if they had just left it unmade.
Now, listen... this could actually turn out to be a stellar film. Truly. If they can manage to pull it off properly, that is. But let’s be honest—that rarely ever happens, does it? It's a constant struggle in this industry. 😁 It’s a refreshing change of pace, really. We’ve been drowning in that endless cycle of superheroes, Greek gods, and vampires lately, haven't we? It feels like every single release follows that exact same blueprint. So, seeing a concept that actually tries something different? That’s a massive win in my book. It's a huge plus.