Canada, Korea, Sweden? Not bad 👍 I was actually planning on hitting up Korea and Canada, but honestly, I haven't given much thought to Sweden unless some crazy opportunity just falls into my lap. What's it actually like over there? Give me the lowdown, because I’m seriously curious about all three countries
And from what I can see, whenever I check the AMC theater pricing, it’s pretty much the exact same everywhere you look, so yeah, the prices are identical whether you're in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or even Phoenix.
I really can't get on board with this idea that tickets are overpriced. I mean, sure, if you're looking at it strictly through the lens of our local cost of living, maybe they seem steep, but once you compare them to what people are paying overseas, we honestly don't have much ground to stand on. For instance, I’ve heard that ticket prices in places like Phoenix are basically in the same ballpark as they are here in the States—can someone from the Southwest chime in or let me know if that's true? And don't even get me started on how much more expensive things get in countries I've traveled to, like Germany, Switzerland, Austria, England, or even parts of the US where I've been. On top of that, to be totally blunt, most of the theaters I've visited abroad were actually worse than Cinemark back home. I just didn't feel comfortable in them, and they definitely weren't nearly as nice or well-maintained. It seems like they just have a lot of privately owned spots over there, which probably explains why they feel so run-down compared to what we have.
Alright, I'll stop rambling now, but I guess what I'm trying to say is that as I've gotten older, I'd much rather spend my time catching a great movie in a decent theater than just blowing my whole weekend out partying.
Amanda Evans2 said:Has anyone actually been out to the movie theater lately? I’ve been scanning the schedules, looking for something worth my time, but since that last Oscar-nominated blockbuster left theaters, I haven't seen a single thing on the marquee that looks remotely interesting... and honestly, I was really craving some decent popcorn.
I was at the premiere for Fast & Furious 7 and the place was absolutely packed, seriously, it felt like every single theater in Los Angeles was sold out, and frankly, I’m already dreading how crowded things are going to get this summer once all those massive blockbusters start rolling out.
This news broke a few days ago, so I guess it’s not some kind of joke.
Elizabeth Mendoza said:More cities on the map means more data to crunch, which ultimately means more money in your pocket. ☕
? What kind of twisted logic is that, honestly, because it’s like it doesn't even matter what's actually printed on the plate if they're just going to end up with the exact same number of plates before and after this mess! Look, I get milking the taxpayers by constantly changing registration fees—and don't get me started on how much I hate that—but this whole thing is just pure, unadulterated absurdity.
"Instead of just 34 cities, starting July 1st, all 128 cities are getting their own license plates. Naturally, this means we’re going to see some absolutely ridiculous identifiers popping up on the road. Apparently, every mayor has until April 7th to file a formal complaint if they hate the tag they were handed." Wait, is this actually happening? They want unique plates for 130 different cities? Hahahahahahaha, man, good luck to them if they think they have even a single brain cell shared between them collectively.
Noah Roberts46 said:What do you mean, New York? 🤣 I was just pointing out how close they are. As for Chicago, nothing would surprise me there; the city is basically run by frat boys anyway.
🤣🤣 Ugh, whatever, I guess I'll have to ask, but honestly, who cares about taking a train? I'm driving regardless, so maybe I'll just swing through Philly whenever I actually find the time this year. 👍
Noah Roberts46 said:Honestly, I wish I knew; we mostly just stuck to our local bars. But about two or three years ago, Bratislava was just an easy train ride from Vienna, so plenty of people would head over there for the weekend and back. It’s a cool little city and pretty affordable. There are tons of tourists too—we met some Brits while we were there, which made the whole thing a blast. 😬
I’ve heard similar things about Mexico City—that there aren't as many clubs as there are in LA. I haven't been myself, but I've heard the train ride there is cheap.
Wait, so do you live in Vienna or something? I didn't quite catch how that connection works.
Man, I've also heard we have way more clubs on our side than they do over there, but I don't know if I'm losing my mind or what, because I find it hard to believe I won't end up stuck in some random club somewhere over there.😁.
Zachary Nguyen2 said:I have, but it was a while ago, maybe three or four years back. The women are great. I was in LA last month and it was awesome. Every cafe was packed with women. 🙂
I've read stuff about NYC being one of the best spots for nightlife, but I wonder how they actually treat us? My buddies are dying to head out there, but frankly, I’m not feeling it since the music scene isn't really my vibe, and I'd much rather hit up some other parts of Europe instead. Actually, I'm planning a quick trip over to Chicago this weekend, so I'll let you guys know if the nightlife there lives up to the hype.
Lately? Honestly, even like five years ago when I was actually out on the town more often, life in Chicago was already pretty decent. Where exactly did you hit up in New York? Which club were you at? And what's even worth checking out in Philly?
Also, has anyone ventured over to DC lately? My buddy told me the nightlife there is absolutely legendary when it comes to hitting clubs and meeting women.
Amanda Evans2 said:It’s still a bit early for the lakefront scene, honestly. Right now, all the action is centered around the downtown waterfront area, specifically at places like The Wharf or those trendy spots near the pier... Green Gold offers plenty of options too, if you don't mind paying just a little bit more 😒
But seriously, if you can manage to sneak up to the third floor, that's where it's at 🕺
Man, Friday night was a total bust, just a complete washout, and I ended up wasting my whole evening just wandering around aimlessly. Honestly, it’s depressing because I remember back when I was in high school and even through my early twenties, I could go out any night of the week and meet someone new without even trying, but now? Now you can't even count on a Saturday night having a decent crowd at the bars—it's a freaking disaster.
Look, the whole restaurant-club hybrid thing isn't a terrible concept or whatever, but honestly, there are nights when I’d much rather just get absolutely hammered than pretend to be a decent, polite member of society. Has anyone actually been out in Vegas or Austin lately? Is the nightlife there also turning into a total joke?
The turnout is pathetic, both for the clubs and just people out in general. I’m seeing piranhas and the lake are all shut down, so what the hell is going on with the nightlife in Chicago? It was dead last night too. Absolute joke.
Eric Fox7 said:You’d really have to ask Miller—though, knowing him, he’ll probably just insist there are two suns in the sky. ☕
I was digging through some old archives today—you know how it goes, one rabbit hole leads to another—and I stumbled upon this piece about "The Second Sun." It’s one of those deep dives that really makes you pause and rethink everything we take for granted about our perception of reality. It’s a bit of a trip, honestly. The author gets into these heavy philosophical waters, questioning whether what we see is actually the full picture or if we're just looking at a filtered version of existence. It reminds me of that old sci-fi trope where the protagonist realizes the sky isn't actually blue, it's just how our eyes interpret the light—kind of like how we assume certain social structures are "natural" when they're really just layers of paint over a much messier truth. There’s a specific section on the concept of duality that stuck with me. The idea that for every "sun" or primary truth we experience, there’s a shadow or a secondary force working behind the scenes. It’s very much in line with that classic American transcendentalist vibe—think Emerson or Thoreau—where you're constantly trying to peel back the surface of nature to find the spiritual core underneath. But instead of looking at trees and ponds, we're looking at the fabric of consciousness itself. I found myself drifting off into a tangent about how much of our modern life is built on these "secondary suns"—these manufactured realities we inhabit through screens and media. We think we're seeing the world, but we're often just seeing a highly curated projection designed to keep us looking in one direction. Anyway, it’s a dense read. Not for everyone, especially if you prefer your philosophy served without a side of existential dread, but if you have an afternoon to kill and want to feel slightly more confused about the universe than when you started, give it a look. Just don't blame me when you start staring at the ceiling at 2 AM wondering if the light in the room is even "real."
Check out this article from Constructive.☕ I swear, I absolutely love how he breaks everything down.👍
I’m completely lost here, so if anyone can just break it down for me, why on earth are they changing things? Is it because of some federal mandate or what the hell is going on?
Robin Fox2 said:I can't speak for everyone else, but I find these new license plates absolutely hideous.
I have no idea why they felt the need to reinvent the wheel; we all know who does it best—the Swedes. Just copy their design, include the state emblems, and be done with it... instead of this tacky mess that looks like it belongs on a cheap truck in rural Alabama.
heliocentrism—just another theory that's basically collapsing under its own weight, much like how atheism has never actually been scientifically proven, if you ask me.
Top-tier series 🙏 Watching this show really opened my eyes to just how insanely brutal it is to actually break into HBO, and man, it shows you exactly how much of a massive headache it is to get a single movie made.
Speaking of TV shows, is anyone actually watching The Flash or Gotham lately? I mean, is it even worth the time, or are they just totally outdated and played out?