Posts by Harold Howard6

It’s entirely possible that you're dealing with a yeast infection. I’ve heard that an intense craving for sweets can sometimes be a sign of one, along with yellow discharge, though I can't say for certain. Honestly, it’s pretty difficult for anyone to give you a definitive answer just through an online forum. Are you experiencing anything else? Like cramping, stinging, general discomfort, or pain during urination or sex?

On another note, I found this link to be quite helpful: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/get...ysymptoms.html
It breaks down various early pregnancy symptoms and offers potential alternative causes for each one. For instance, looking back at my own symptoms and comparing them to other possibilities, I realized they all shared one common denominator: stress! My symptoms included amenorrhea, fatigue, and nausea from that list—plus some bloating and heartburn, which wasn't on there, but I read elsewhere that stress can trigger those as well.
Anyway, I’ve been feeling pretty rough lately, and I’m really hoping that when the real deal happens, it won't feel quite as bad as this does right now. 😉

Thanks, swiftridge90!
I was actually planning on heading out there next week... though, looking at how I feel right now, I think I might be starting to feel those early symptoms, and it looks like my period will probably kick in over the weekend.

Quick update: my test came back negative, and I haven't even heard back from the clinic yet...
It’s not exactly that we were actively trying to conceive, but now that I’m actually facing this situation, I realized just how much it saddens me that it hasn't happened yet. Oh well—next time the opportunity arises, we're jumping straight into it. 😁

I actually took a test when I was 11 days past ovulation and it came back negative, but now that I’m at 16 dpo and my period still hasn't arrived, I’m thinking about giving it another shot tomorrow.🙂

How many days after ovulation can I actually trust a pregnancy test?
Thanks!

The Hunger Games starring Hillary Swank was absolute garbage in my eyes. I decided to check out the reviews on IMDb just to see what people thought, and I saw one commenter suggesting they should film a sequel. Well, I’ve already mapped out a very simple concept for one: it would be titled "Abortion." The plot? Hillary Swank walks into an abortion clinic, and then Hillary Swank walks out of the abortion clinic. 🙂

I just finished watching it, and I honestly don't get how anyone could find it boring. It’s definitely a solid film, but if I'm being completely honest, it didn't exactly blow me away. It’s high quality, sure, but it feels like it’s missing that certain spark... it felt a little too formulaic for my taste.

I mean, yeah, I hear you, but it honestly seems like they aren't that easy to track down. The ones who actually offer them tend to be either incredibly difficult to deal with or just way overpriced... so I was wondering if anyone happens to know where I can get those B1-sized concert posters printed? It feels like it shouldn't be such a massive expense, right?

I’m honestly not quite sure where this topic fits best here... but does anyone happen to know where I can get some B1 posters printed on a budget? I see them everywhere lately—usually promoting shows at venues like the Fillmore or Madison Square Garden and similar spots. Does anyone have a lead on where those places might be getting their runs done?
Thanks!

stormygardener83 said:@Harold Howard6

No, look—I honestly think you’re missing the point here, probably because the last hundred movies you’ve sat through were all big-budget productions that leaned heavily on tight plots and "prestige" acting.

But for me? Seeing a scene where some guy gets hit by a golf ball, passes out, and then gets buried alive while he's still conscious... that actually felt refreshing. It was a break from the constant need for everything to make sense. The movie mastered the art of being professionally nonsensical—it clearly knew what it was doing. Sure, the acting is rough (that Delilah actress was basically a total amateur in her first role), but this isn't some Oscar contender you should be dissecting for technical perfection. The film has a subliminal message, and honestly, she already gave you the whole breakdown at the start. I liked the movie. But hey, whatever—different strokes for different folks.

Well, listen, the idea that what you think about my taste, my viewing habits, or my cinematic knowledge—or whatever else you were aiming at—is completely off base. In fact, it's actually quite the opposite, and even if it weren't, I fail to see how that would serve as any kind of valid argument in this discussion..

stormygardener83 As specified by Timothy Wells6:
Is it really necessary to be so extreme about it? I don't think introducing something new or unconventional necessarily means it has to be bad.

Exactly, though I wouldn't say it's a given...

stormygardener83 said:Why go overboard? Just because something is new or unconventional doesn't mean it's inherently bad...

Personally, I always enjoy spotting fresh faces—I think the cast did a stellar job, especially the Mexican actor.

And I actually loved the idea of speeding up the camera during scene transitions instead of just cutting them out entirely like most movies do. It felt different.

The humor landed for me too, aside from a few jokes that were a bit too on the nose (like the "it's our oil, just happens to be under their desert" bit). I really dug that silly dialogue—that whole bit about leaning into bad humor with the "subliminal message."

ps. It’s not Frobisher, it’s Fritz Frobisher—meaning Furtwangler.😁

What kind of joke is that supposed to be? Honestly, I don't know. It feels much simpler to my mind to just call it what it was—bad humor. Besides, if you’re actually going to attempt a parody of bad humor, you really ought to have some top-tier comedic timing to pull it off.

stormygardener83 said:Why go overboard? Just because something is new or unconventional doesn't mean it's inherently bad...

Personally, I always enjoy spotting fresh faces—I think the cast did a stellar job, especially the Mexican actor.

And I actually loved the idea of speeding up the camera during scene transitions instead of just cutting them out entirely like most movies do. It felt different.

The humor landed for me too, aside from a few jokes that were a bit too on the nose (like the "it's our oil, just happens to be under their desert" bit). I really dug that silly dialogue—that whole bit about leaning into bad humor with the "subliminal message."

ps. It’s not Frobisher, it’s Fritz Frobisher—meaning Furtwangler.😁

My apologies, I can barely recall any of it—even though they’ve replayed it countless times.

Excuse me?? Tracker 2.0 was excellent????? Come on, people, you have to be joking me!

Look, if those two—and that girl too—actually think they can act... it was absolutely dreadful! From the way they stared into the camera to that constant smirking while they spoke, and don't even get me started on the script or the dialogue! I mean, it’s supposed to be a road movie, so I guess we have to endure a few scenes of pushing a car around because, heaven forbid, it's a road movie and that’s just what happens in these things when you're traveling! It was overacted and overdone in every single sense. And please, let's not try to play the "it's a parody" card; if it were actually a parody, it would have made me laugh, and besides, a parody is supposed to be a parody *of* something! What exactly was this supposed to be mocking?

I was completely exhausted by the constant repetition; it felt like the screenwriter thought he had stumbled upon something profound and just wouldn't leave us alone, insisting on ruining everything with these incredibly detailed explanations, repeating the same point at least ten more times! And then there are those ridiculous scenes where a guy at a gas station says his name is Forbisher. You listen to them one by one, with that exaggerated acting, a close-up, a quick cut from one face to another: first—Forbisher?! second—Forbisher??! third—Forbisher???! And then the irritated viewer—Forbisher???!!! Honestly, that was the only decent moment in the whole thing.

Sure, great job—minimal budget, minimal script, whatever—but maybe instead of that, they could have invested in something else, like actual talent or effort, I don't know. The worst part is that I actually liked the premise...
It reminds me of that old joke:
—Have you heard about the five-year-old girl who played chess against ten Grandmasters??!
—No, so what happened??
—Well, she lost to all of them..

I honestly can't wrap my head around why they feel the need to cram both kid-friendly themes and adult storylines into a single movie. I mean, I suppose I see the logic behind it—it all boils down to that romantic subplot, doesn't it?
I haven’t actually sat down to watch Shrek, but I’ve noticed a growing trend over the last few years where animated films seem designed to appeal to everyone at once. The problem is that when you try to hit every demographic, the result often feels cluttered, overblown, and just plain forced. It creates this weird middle ground where neither kids nor adults can truly lose themselves in the story. It’s a far cry from the classics I grew up with, like Beauty and the Beast or The Lion King. Those movies were unapologetically made for children, yet they possessed such genuine quality and heart that adults could sit there alongside them and be completely captivated. The humor felt natural rather than manufactured, and the storytelling was intelligent enough to stand on its own without relying on those cheap, suggestive jokes meant solely to keep parents entertained while they struggle through a movie with their little ones.
To be honest, I haven't even sat down to watch Shrek, so I can't give you a definitive take on it. It’s entirely possible that it's actually geared toward adults. I suppose what I'm trying to point out is the tendency of some parents to drag their kids to a movie just because it's animated, assuming that an animation automatically equals something for children—it's really just me highlighting a certain lack of foresight on the part of some parents.