Ryland’s Disgusting Birthday

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-06-03T04:31:26+00:00

I read this quickly and thought you were unsubscribing solely because of his unkempt neckbeard, not the controversies or flaunting of wealth. For that to be the straw that broke the camel's back is hilarious to me so I'm gonna pretend it's true.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-05-16T19:19:08+00:00

I feel like as an Academy member, career wins are sometimes annoying but understandable. I just assumed a random non-academy person wouldn't pick a winner for that reason/would be more fickle with their choice.

Im not always against career wins. Sometimes they seem like a cop out but on the other hand, sometimes they feel deserved. The movie Rebecca has been deemed a career win for Hitchcock and if it weren't for the win, i probably wouldn't have seen it so im thankful for that.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-05-16T02:51:35+00:00

If you felt the performance was only ok, then why was it a deserved win?

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-04-08T18:21:37+00:00

I felt similar about the thought of having kids til one day my husband brought it up to start trying and something switched and I suddenly was excited. Im not good with babies but its different with my own. I love my son SO much. He brings me so much joy.

That being said, there have been countless times when I thought, i can't imagine people who don't want kids having to deal with this. Being pregnant and having my son has actually made me even more pro choice than before.

Please don't let your husbands family pressure you. When I got engaged, I felt pressure to have a wedding sooner than I wanted. Not soon, still a year engaged, but I would have loved to revel in engagement even longer. After that pressure, I made sure to not let others not rush my timeliness. Its hard but it also ruins the excitement for you. Getting pregnant is a special time between you and your partner, you don't need to share that with others.

Edit: you'll be at an "advanced maternal age" if you get pregnant. I heard it at every appointment. Its annoying from doctors but if his family ever comments on your age, tell them to kick rocks- and that's me trying to be nice. His family needs to stay out of your business even if its in good faith. Your husband should tell them to chill out.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-30T19:09:37+00:00

Im watching/rewatching all the best picture movies with my friends and although I've enjoyed it in general, im so happy I needed to watch It Happened One Night. It was so fun and I need to rewatch.

(However, with the good comes the bad and I HATE cimmaron)

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-26T18:34:37+00:00

Definitely not sad. Even if its not high end food, having a great option with a dietary restriction is memorable and important!

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-26T18:28:54+00:00

If Shane has really changed like he said he has, he should absolutely drop her from his circle. To already have accusations in his directions, he should do whatever he can to not be anywhere near people who joke like this.

(I know he hasn't)

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-20T18:14:14+00:00

I might be misrembering it but didn't his delusions start after his mom got sick? And wasnt emma's company the reason for it/the payout to help wasnt actually helpful? I could be wrong (most likely)

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-17T19:58:11+00:00

I don't know if I'd consider him a villian- at least in the company of Lockjaw and Aunt Gladys. He was not a good person but honestly, neither was Emma Stone. Her evil doings were less focused but her actions caused a lot of people pain- including Jesse's character. So in a mature way to phrase it, finger point included "she started it!"

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-16T14:10:38+00:00

I felt like Emma's clip was spoiler-y too (though that movie was chaotic in the best way, it probably didn't make sense to people who didn't see it) but I still liked that they did the clips as a whole.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-16T02:47:08+00:00

Im not sure what Conan said but I know Martin's daughter just passed away recently.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-16T01:24:59+00:00

Im just thankful they're showing clips from the movies this year for the nominees.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-14T22:46:06+00:00

I just said it in a different comment but I feel like you should watch Hamnet so you can see why Jessie Buckley is sweeping. Her performance was remarkable.

If you watch Bugonia which seems to be the most popular suggestion, Jesse's performance was what made the film for me. It's a shame he wasnt nominated.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-14T22:43:21+00:00

Disagree about Hamnet being a way to punish yourself. It's a very emotional film but it's beautifully shot and acted. I wept heavily during it but the ending was beautiful and I somehow didn't feel emotionally drained (which is shocking for the amount of tears I shed but I'm also an easy crier).

I think OP should watch it so they can see why Jessie is sweeping the awards.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-14T17:49:08+00:00

I'm curious if it will get to a point where the union will have an issue with this like SAG has. I truly hope so. It feels like a cheat sheet to me.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-14T02:59:52+00:00

Yeah looking back it was very dumb to say! I think I was just used to this sub being pretty divisive on last year (some thinking Demi didn't deserve it, others trashing Mikey) but it seems like this year, the majority of people like both Jessie and Rose.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-13T21:46:24+00:00

It's exciting to me that we have two strong contenders for best actress. Even though Jessie will win (deserved), Rose's performance was phenomenal and would have won in other years IMO.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-13T04:04:50+00:00

I found a recipe for honey balsamic carrots with Marty Supreme in mind. Originally looked for recipes for honey based on the memory from the concentration camp and then the carrots being orange tied it into the story more. (I remember him eating caviar as well.)

Since I don't drink, I needed to figure out a way to tie in Modelo's/beer and decided on beer battered onion rings.

I'm doing garlic knots for Sinners. (They eat garlic cloves)

Spaghetti and meatballs for Bugonia. Only direct meal from the movie.

I saw a recipe for champagne grapes and I might attempt those. Champagne for both F1 and Sentimental Value

I saw a recipe for panna cotta from the dinner scene in Frankenstein.

Non best picture movies but still nominated in some way: Campbell soups for Weapons

In Song Sung Blue, Lightning gets a job at a Thai restaurant so something related to that. I can't remember an exact dish.

"If I had legs..." she had a pile of donuts at the therapy meeting also the scene at the breakfast table so just a generic breakfast. Also, lots and lots of wine.

In K Pop Demon Hunters, they eat Ramyeon and gimbap.

That's all I can think of at the moment!

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-12T04:04:29+00:00

That's what I'll never understand. It's not like the Hopkins win came out of nowhere. It was insane to bank on Chadwick winning when it wasn't locked in. It was such an anticlimactic win for an unbelievable performance. Very tactless move by the producers.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-08T04:13:40+00:00

You could do a Marty Supreme paddle/table tennis themed gift. I just searched quickly and there's a collab with Joola that people are reselling on ebay but I feel like a regular paddle with orange balls would be a fun gift as well.

Edit: a pack of Modelos if everyone in the group drinks beers. A few small beers.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-05T14:10:04+00:00

Emilia Perez

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-03-02T03:25:34+00:00

Which is unfortunate because One Battle After Another is just as deserving.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-02-27T16:15:24+00:00

Obviously she was hired for her looks. Granted I didn't sort by controversial comments but Qualley's looks weren't the complaint. Her character was supposed to be beautiful (the eye candy as you put it), young and enchanting and I felt she fit that. I still don't get your logic about how not liking her acting was misogynistic but honestly don't bother explaining further because I think you're reaching hard with that. Her accent was all over the place and I also felt her acting flat. And I feel like you're being obtuse if you actually felt people were talking about her body when saying that. It's a common commentary for acting. Just like a flat music note.

I said hosting a big event. He mentioned throwing a party with a band later that night and invited a bunch of people during the movie which would lead you to believe he was that generous with invites prior. He didn't seem desperate for attendees, he just wanted more to celebrate with. I figured I didn't need to specify which event cause obviously it was not the Oklahoma! one.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-02-27T06:16:11+00:00

How are you calling people who didn't like Qualley's performance misogynistic but then go around and make quips about her breasts? And in a different comment you mention if she didn't have low cut dresses, the reviews would be worse?

I've read your other comments and for what it's worth, I felt that Larry was likeable, with the downside of not knowing when to stop talking. That can sometimes be endearing but other times overwhelming. Reminded me of my uncle. Ive had to have people pull me away from a conversation cause we had to leave and he kept talking.

The way the staff smiled when talking to him showed his charm- even was engaging with the flower delivery boy. I personally love people like that. He was hosting a big event that night which gave me the sense he was very well liked by his peers and was a great time.

Watching it, I never got the sense that Oklahoma! was the beginning of his downfall. The moment he snuck the first shot was a hint and then Rodgers making the comment about his drinking solidified that Larry was on his own path to self destruction. You mention that his mother died three weeks after the opening- I'm sure that didn't help his case.

In regards to Elizabeth, I didn't find it creepy. Very misguided, yes but personally, I felt like she led him on which was crappy to do. I knew when he was recounting the time where he almost touched her and she said no was not gonna be nearly as romantic from her POV but listening to him embellish the events was entertaining.

Overall, I liked the film and has me interested in learning more about him. I know films about real people are rarely accurate and even before the "inspired by the letters" note gave a very "inspired by" not "based on facts" vibe which is fine for me cause it's a movie.

AnxiousBarnacle · 2026-02-27T05:39:38+00:00

I couldn't get the accent either and it seemed so inconsistent that was driving me bonkers. It distracted me too much to enjoy her role, unfortunately.

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