Posts by Andrew Roberts3

Does anyone happen to know if there are any of those exclusive tickets left at the Medveščak fan shop? I’m probably dreaming if I think they still have them, but hey, a guy can ask, right?

I think Tom Hardy is a decent pick—even if he’s a bit too young to really embody Fisher for me—but let’s be real, he just doesn't have that legendary voice of Michael Ironside. And honestly? That voice is basically 90% of the character's soul. I actually happen to be playing Splinter Cell: Conviction right now, which was the last game in the series where Ironside lent his voice to the role...

Man, June 10th is QOTSA, and then on the 16th we’ve got the Dropkick Murphys. What a killer week... just absolute madness!

That was an incredible show—honestly, I think it actually topped last year's performance, even though I wasn't even sure if I felt like going in the first place. But man, from those very first notes of "Outside The Wall," my mood just completely shifted... total game changer. When they hit "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" and "Comfortably Numb," the crowd just lost it. They absolutely crushed those. My only real gripe? "Mother." All that extra vocal gymnastics with the backing singers felt totally unnecessary. That song is supposed to be this raw, intimate dialogue between a mother and her son; you don't need all those vocal flourishes getting in the way of the emotion. And seriously, why on earth didn't they play "Hey You" or "Learning to Fly"? Those two are basically staples at these shows... you almost expect them to be part of the setlist. It’s not like I sat there feeling empty without them, I’m just pointing out they were missing. Also, such a bummer that Algie didn't take flight... I'm not sure if they usually let him soar, but maybe the small arena just felt a bit too cramped to pull that stunt off.

Look, I mean, sure, he’s basically played Han Solo and Indiana Jones, and honestly? That’s about it. But even if those are his big heavy hitters, man, he has accomplished so much more than just those two roles. If you ask me, I think he's an absolutely fantastic actor... just top-tier stuff...

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We’re talking about my absolute favorite superhero of all time here... I mean, seriously, he’s easily landed the best movie adaptations out there. I honestly can't choose between the Burton era and the Nolan trilogy—I love them both equally!

Ang Lee's "Hulk" takes the top spot for me.

The rest were more or less fine, I guess—I'm pretty happy with most of them. "Thor" was a bit of a letdown, though; I really felt like it was missing those epic, larger-than-life moments... "The Avengers" were awesome, though, just a total, classic blockbuster through and through. The "Iron Man" series is great too (haven't caught the third one yet), and Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" trilogy was solid, even if the third installment felt a little weak to me. But man, this reboot? That was such a pleasant surprise. I'm actually really looking forward to what comes next...

Personally, I’d say this is one of the most powerful superhero flicks ever made. And if someone finds it boring? Well, damn, there's a place for everyone in this world...

It’s just a textbook example of how you take an incredible premise—and let’s be real, that first movie was a genuine masterpiece of horror—and completely butcher it because everyone involved got blinded by a paycheck. They keep cranking up the complexity until the plot is such a convoluted mess that nobody can even follow the logic anymore... it's just a series of increasingly ridiculous torture devices set against a backdrop of a story that lost its way long ago. I mean, fine, we still have the original to fall back on, but as for the sequels? I’m basically just watching them out of pure habit at this point.

Oh, obviously I'm joking. I'm not actually *that* crazy. I wouldn't dream of dragging a kid along even if they were playing Chopin, let alone Slayer. But yeah, I'll be there.

So, there's no stopping me—I'm heading back for my third time in just three years.

Do you think I'm being a bit much by bringing my son along? He’ll be just shy of 7 months old at the time...😁 I mean, maybe he should start experiencing some legendary live music while he's still tiny.

Frank Moore4 said:This is such a solid movie, based on the absolute classic Hell in the Pacific starring Lee Marvin and Toshiro Mifune. You also can't overlook how even Enemy (TNG), where Geordi and a Romulan end up stranded on a hostile planet in the Neutral Zone, and Dawn (ENT), featuring Trip and an alien stuck on a similarly brutal world, were basically homages to the film.

Did you seriously forget about the "Enemy Mine" episode from season 7 of SG-1...? Seriously?

Man, if only O'Neill could hear you... 😁

I’m more than happy with how things went. The performance was flawless, the sound quality was top-tier, and the crowd density in the floor section was just right—not too packed, but enough energy to feel it. Now, look, if they had played Mother, on The Turning Away, Coming Back to Life, or Brain Damage / Eclipse... well, they could have, but whatever, let's not get nitpicky about it. Honestly though, seeing this many people—especially the younger crowd, kids straight out of high school—showing up for a tribute band really hits home. It’s living proof that Pink Floyd is still incredibly relevant today.

Catch you guys at the Waters show at Madison Square Garden next year. 😁

Forget about captain James T. Kirk. We're talking about the one and only Denny Crane. Seriously, the most absolutely insane guy to ever grace a TV screen...

Hey everyone.

I’ve run into a bit of a headache here, so I'm hoping someone in this group can point me in the right direction. I picked up an HP LaserJet Pro about two or three weeks ago. The black ink cartridge that came in the box already ran out on me, so I went ahead and grabbed a replacement—it's an Epson one, not an original HP cartridge. But here’s the kicker: as soon as I pop that new cartridge in, the printer acts like it’s not even there. It just insists the black ink is empty. And get this—it’s doing the exact same thing with the color cartridge too, even though that one is genuine HP! It’s totally bizarre because when I put the empty black cartridge back in, everything looks fine again... it correctly shows the black is empty and the colors are full. I'm stumped. Is there some weird setting in the printer menu I need to toggle to make it accept third-party cartridges, or am I just...

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Man, I still get goosebumps thinking about that scene where they first land on the island and roll through in those jeeps, just staring out at that massive field swarming with dinosaurs. And that score... God, it’s pure magic. It’s easily one of only three or four movies I’ve actually gone back to see in a theater more than once.

You've gotta be kidding me.

This whole thing smells like a total disaster waiting to happen. Honestly, Shyamalan has already burned through every last bit of credit he had left in my book—and he had plenty to start with—but the blatant nepotism surrounding the Smith family? That’s what really makes me sick...

Look, I had a Samsung monitor for eleven years straight and honestly, it was bulletproof—never gave me a single headache. So, I just went out and grabbed another Samsung, because at the end of the day, it all comes down to the luck of the draw with whichever specific unit you end up with in your hands...

Brandon Patel852 said:I’ve been staring at this LG IPS236V-PN 23" Wide led monitor for what feels like an eternity now, and honestly? I have some thoughts. Some pretty heated ones, actually... Look, I know everyone loves to talk about specs and panel types like they're some kind of holy scripture, but let's get real for a second. When you first unbox one of these things, you expect a certain level of polish, right? You want that crisp, seamless experience where everything just *works*. But sometimes, you feel like you're fighting the hardware just to get a decent image on the screen. It’s frustrating! You spend all this money, waiting for that perfect setup, and then you're stuck troubleshooting color profiles or dealing with weird backlight inconsistencies that shouldn't even be there in this day and age. And don't even get me started on how people react when you bring up minor issues. You try to have a sensible conversation about display quality or refresh rates, and suddenly it's like you're speaking a foreign language. Everyone's an expert until it's their own desk setup on the line... Anyway, I'm still tinkering with it. Trying to find that sweet spot where the colors don't look washed out and the brightness doesn't feel like someone's shining a flashlight directly into my retinas. It's a process, I guess. A long, annoying, slightly maddening process...$117)
So, I finally sat down to dive into this review for the LG IPS236V-PN 23, and honestly? It’s a bit of a mixed bag. You know how it goes—you see these specs online and think you're getting the deal of the century, but then reality hits you right in the face. The reviewer touches on the panel quality, which is typical for an LG setup. They talk about the color accuracy and that IPS glow we all know and love (or hate, depending on how much you care about deep blacks), but it feels like they're dancing around the actual usability for someone who spends ten hours a day staring at a screen. I was reading through some comments earlier, and Morgan Moore37 was saying something similar about how these mid-range monitors always feel like they're teetering on the edge of being "good enough" without ever actually being great. And I have to agree! It’s that classic trap. You want that crisp, vibrant image, but then you realize the stand is basically made of recycled soda cans and the menu buttons feel like they might snap off if you breathe on them too hard... Anyway, if you're looking at the Wide led monitor options in this price bracket, just be prepared for some compromises. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, even if the colors look pretty in the promotional photos. Sometimes you just gotta weigh whether that specific panel tech is worth the headache of a flimsy build. I don't know, maybe I'm just being cynical... but after dealing with so many cheap displays, you start to develop a bit of a shell, you know?

Or maybe even a third option... I mean, if you're looking at that kind of cash, you might as well go all out... $467.)
I’m just looking for an LED, Full HD, with HDMI... that's really all I want...
I’d mainly be using it for gaming and catching movies... honestly, I wouldn't touch anything smaller than a 23" screen. Anything less than that? No way. It’s gotta be bigger than that, or I'm just not interested...

I actually posted this exact same question just last week, and my buddy Benjamin King2 pointed me toward this specific monitor, swearing it was the absolute best bang for your buck you could find on the market. Well, I've had it sitting on my desk for a full week now and honestly? I’m loving it. It’s been great... so yeah, if you're on the fence, I’d say go for it. Highly recommend.