Personally, I think the film is absolute garbage, much like Merchant or Chasing Amy, and I can barely even recall Mallrats. But honestly? The movie is hilarious to me. What makes it especially special in my eyes is how it (in my humble opinion) managed to strike right at the heart of religion—whether you're talking about Christianity or any other faith. But hey, feel free to laugh at me if you want.😁
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:I’ve actually had a few PMOVs reach out asking which specific bank we're talking about...
The heavy hitter we're discussing here is JP Morgan Chase. ☕
Oh, they're just wonderful. I remember one time I sat there for over an hour and a half just waiting for them to reset my online banking PIN. They kept insisting the old one was correct—which I had honestly forgotten anyway, mostly because the woman behind the counter couldn't explain a single thing about their digital platform, so I hadn't even bothered trying it at first. By the time I finally lost my patience with those endless lines, I ended up stuck there for nearly two hours just to get one simple thing sorted.🙄
Hopefully, you can get everything squared away sooner rather than later.🙂
Wait, hold on. What exactly is the New York Post—is it a daily paper or some weekly rag?😳 Do you think I'll actually be able to snag a copy at the newsstand tomorrow?
Thanks, everyone🙂 BlueSmurf, don't worry, I’m not trying to rush anything, and honestly, I'm not even looking out for my own interests here.
Good grief, I went through all those links and printed out everything that seemed important, but—what is this nonsense regarding names? Why can't you just use an English name, for instance? There has to be some legal loophole somewhere that people exploit—like how surnames are passed down or used in corporate branding (think Donald Trump or John Doe holdings). So, theoretically, you could just change your last name to something like 🤔 Apple* and then register the company under that name.😁
*mind you, that name would have absolutely zero connection to the actual business intended.
So, what’s the drill here? I need the full rundown—the how, the where, the requirements, the timeline, and most importantly, the bottom line: how much is this actually going to cost me?
If anyone happens to have a direct link to the official paperwork or a guide, that would be a massive help.🙂 Thanks,🙂
"On April 15th, the Discovery Channel film series kicks off a new initiative called Filmophilia with a special screening of the Swedish drama 'Lily Forever' at the local movie theater.
The idea behind Filmophilia is to curate a selection of high-caliber films from various genres and languages—each one chosen specifically because they tackle pressing social issues in their own unique way.
Over the next few months, you'll see a rotation of titles hitting the big screen in our theaters: 'Lily Forever', 'Samsara', 'nowhere in Africa', 'Sister Mary Magdalene', and 'Monsoon Wedding'.
Does anyone have the inside scoop on this? On paper, it sounds like a great concept, but... I've seen these things come and go before. 😉
I was just thinking about Anna Paquin—that kid actually snagged an Oscar for a supporting role in Piano when she was, what, maybe 12 years old? And since then, she’s basically vanished from the radar (well, at least from MY radar, anyway)😁 I was absolutely floored when I saw her in the end credits of 25th Hour and realized she was... you know, a high schooler😁 she's actually...
I was always such a sucker for those old musical numbers—there was something about that "Do-Re-Mi" song from *The Sound of Music* that just hit differently. He actually took a moment to look toward Julie Andrews, offered her a sort of preemptive apology, and then just started singing his heart out...😁
That other thread felt like I was reading a textbook translated from Chinese or something.😁 1. What exactly does typing mean in this context? 2. What is the WHO?
John Doe said:The guy just stands there by the doors, refusing to let anyone into the theater. We didn't even get inside until 15 minutes after the scheduled start time. That’s a point deducted from them.
Wait, they actually delayed the screening by 15 minutes?😕
I’ve only been to a Regal Cinemas once, so I probably don't have enough data points to make an objective call on who runs the best show, but my experience was fine. That said, I am curious—are all their auditoriums roughly the same size? The one I sat in felt pretty cramped. I was catching City of God, so I figured maybe they reserve the smaller rooms for films that aren't massive blockbusters. Or is every screen there basically identical?
I honestly can't say what my expectations were going in, but everyone kept telling me how incredible it was, so I went in with high hopes. In the end, though? It just felt incredibly mediocre to me. It failed to pull me in—it didn't spark any sympathy or empathy whatsoever. And that ending—good grief, it felt like the movie just refused to wrap things up.😁 I’d be watching a scene and think, "Okay, that's the payoff." But no, there's more. Then I'd think, "Alright, that's the climax." Nope, still going. "Is that it?" No, it's still dragging on... It was like that for thirty minutes, maybe an hour.
I don't know, maybe I just wasn't in the right headspace for it...
Noah Watson4 said:Can you please walk me through this? I honestly couldn't wrap my head around how both girls in the movie are actually the exact same person(!)? 😉
Ugh, my "strategy" is pretty much identical to Yvette's—I just keep telling myself I'll pass these exams because, you know, it'll help me actually learn the material better.😁 I mean, sure, fine, if I learn more and pull off a great grade, that's all well and good, but that pre-exam stress? It’s a constant. It never goes away. I always feel like I’m just a day or two short of actually being ready to review everything one last time.😁
Right before an exam, I hit a total breaking point—I end up loathing studying, the university, the professors, the entire academic system, and basically everything living. I start trying to convince myself that this whole path isn't even for me, that I'm wired for hands-on work rather than sitting behind a desk. 😬 Then, I show up to the test, walk out with (usually) an A or a B, and by the time I'm heading home, I'm already thinking about applying for grad school because, honestly, I'm apparently a natural at this.😁 😵
George Bailey2 said:I don't think the core issue with steelstag4 is just some minor creaking or typical ego-driven joint aches.
Yeah, you’ve probably got a point there. It's just that it isn't all my joints acting up—it's specifically my knees (which is a small mercy, I suppose 😉). The pain hits when I keep them bent for a while, like when I'm squatting, sleeping, or sitting cross-legged. When I finally try to straighten them out, the pain is absolutely brutal.