Posts by Megan White4

someone said:Why?

Because.

I still remember the first time I sat down to watch that movie......

... honestly, even now, I’m still trying to scrub the whole thing from my memory. 🙄

Collateral said:Solid choice!😉 👍

On another note, I’ve been wanting to watch Kurosawa's Yojimbo—the one that inspired "A Fistful of Dollars" and "The Last Samurai"—but I haven't had much luck finding a decent streaming option for it... 🤔

Seven Samurai, Das Boot, Forrest Gump... maybe even Conan the Barbarian 🤔

Hmm... You thinking about Yojimbo?... 🤔

mistybear87 said:1. It would hike up next season's costs so much that teams like Minardi or Jordan would be out of the race immediately.

How exactly would that drive costs up? Standardizing certain car components should actually lower them, given that most of the money is bled dry by R&D and constant testing (like wind tunnel work).

What really sends costs through the roof are these arbitrary rule changes—increasing engine displacement one year, shrinking it the next, or suddenly cutting two cylinders. Change a single engine characteristic and you’re forced to redesign the entire unit from scratch. It isn't as simple as just sawing off two cylinders and calling it a day...

James Roberts87 said:The issue isn't just about lap times; it's about stability through high-speed corners. If the cars were that heavy, they'd lose grip and drivers would be forced to slow down. We're talking massive fuel loads—roughly 300L. Plus, tire manufacturers would have to redesign everything, which inevitably leads back to slower speeds in Formula 1.
My stance is simple: we shouldn't be slowing down Formula 1 just because Mosley keeps pushing these questionable ideas. Safety standards in Formula 1 are already dialed in; I don't see any legitimate reason to throttle the pace.

I’m with you there. We shouldn't be slowing things down. Formula 1 exists to shatter records, not to let some bureaucrat dictate how fast these drivers should go...

One thing to consider... there was a time when tires were wider—especially the rears—and the compound was harder, so they lasted much longer.

James Roberts87 said:Everything works until you top off the fuel. All those adjustments would stabilize the car, but filling it back up to the brim would undo all that progress. You’d be right back where you started regarding stability, with no real improvement in handling or control. Besides, where did the idea come from that a single tank could last an entire race? Unless they plan on towing a tanker behind them, they aren't going full distance without pit stops.

FYI, cars used to handle full races quite easily because the fuel tanks were much larger. Modern cars carry about 120 liters. Plus, depending on strategy, they rarely fill to capacity. Since consumption sits around 60 liters per 62 miles, theoretically, a car could cover two-thirds of the race on one load. If I recall correctly, regulations cap the maximum tank volume at 200 liters, though most teams run smaller. Right before mandatory pit stop rules were introduced, the limit was 300 liters. We also ran 3.6-liter engines back then. While I suspect today's 3.0-liter engines have matched or even surpassed them in performance, I don't see the issue here. The cars might be slightly heavier, but certainly not so heavy that they'd crawl around the track as some seem to fear. After all, isn't the goal to reduce speed and increase safety?

Honestly, this is just nonsense. More restrictions for the sake of it. At this rate, we'll be watching Formula 1 racing with 1.0-liter engines and a top speed of 62 miles/h on solid oak wheels.... 🙄

Nonsense.

If you ask me, making these races actually exciting would require a few key changes:

1. Bring back slick tires—grooved tires just don't offer the same grip as a full slick profile.

2. Increase the track width to 2.0 meters (up from 1.80m)—it would significantly improve stability, especially through the corners.

3. Permit active suspension—another way to boost stability and overall grip.

4. Limit aerodynamics by standardizing certain components—the smaller teams simply can't compete with the massive wind tunnel budgets of the giants.

5. Stick with 3.0-liter engines, whether it's a V8 or a V10.

6. Eliminate mid-race refueling—currently, races are won by whoever masters pit strategy and fuel loads rather than the best driver on the track. Let's stick to tire changes only.

Trailers always seem to cherry-pick the absolute best bits from a movie. It’s a bit of a trap—you end up sleeping through 90% of the film just because you were waiting for those five minutes of highlights they showed in the teaser.

😂 ...so... 🤔 ...movie buff? 😁

Let's try to come up with a uniquely American term for a movie trailer...😁

Robin Fisher53 said:Well... some brilliant insights there.

First you claim his performance doesn't prove he's actually a top-tier driver...
Then you pivot to saying you're bored because he's too good, and you almost want him to fail just to make things interesting...

Do you see my point? 🙂

Real talent would be obvious if he were winning in a mediocre car. Right now, it just looks like he's winning because he has the best machine on the grid. To be honest, watching these races is becoming a bit tedious when the outcome feels predetermined—especially after that messy business where Brichello was ordered to let him through in the final stretch.... 🙄
Take Schumacher out of the equation and we might actually have a contest again. Think back to the days of Prost vs. Senna, or Mansell versus the field. At this point, who takes first place doesn't really matter; that spot is essentially reserved for Schumacher.

Even if he pulls it off, it doesn't exactly prove anything about his skill behind the wheel...
It’s honestly starting to get on my nerves. I want to actually watch a race, not just sit there watching Schumacher cruise at the front of the pack...

Plan 9 from Outer Space (directed by Ed Wood) 😁 😁 😁

Joe Biden said:🤔
due to how brutal the game is?
😁

Brutality? Hardly. Find someone who actually knows judo and teach people how to take a fall properly instead....

A movie doesn't need to be a masterpiece to become a cult classic. Even total trash can find its following. Just look at Bruce Lee... 😁

It’s all nonsense, this Godzilla business. It follows the exact same formula as Independence Day: some massive threat emerges, and then some random expert—with a little help from his buddies—saves the world. Meanwhile, the official authorities supposedly "fighting" the crisis end up causing more damage than they actually prevent. 🙄

🙂 ^n

cheese and cream say:
.........do these elite, battle-hardened, veteran pilots with years of training actually understand the concept of altitude?

😂 🤣

Exactly. I mean, why on earth wouldn't he just climb higher? It seems obvious.

I did a little digging online earlier; here you go, enjoy:
moviemistakes.com - Godzilla