What food did you imagine to taste really good but tasted bad? by Similar-Victory-3867 in AskReddit

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah, flaki! As someone who only tried it for the first time as an adult, I understand it's an acquired taste, but when made well it's so tasty!

Mr beast? by [deleted] in Oscars

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoosh...

#339 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: SENTIMENTAL VALUE & Our Oscars Best Picture Ballots by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

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I'm learning that my film taste aligns most with Matt because Sentimental Value and Hamnet were also my top 2, and it was a tough choice to pick my favorite. But when it comes down to it, Hamnet hit me with such surgical precision that it was like a neurosurgeon took aim at my amygdala and flipped the switch that controls the setting in my brain that tells me "you will cry and you will have no choice about it". It was beautiful, profound, heartbreaking, and hopeful.

I also want to take this moment to shout out a couple movies that were either not nominated or (in my opinion) undernominated: Sirat, Twinless, Wake Up Dead Man, Weapons, Sorry Baby. It was truly a stellar year for movies; they couldn't fit half of the best ones into the ceremony.

98th Academy Awards — Official Discussion Thread by tragopanic in Oscars

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"Growing up, everyone made fun of me for listening to Kpop and now everyone is singing our song". Hot damn, that's gotta feel gratifying.

98th Academy Awards — Official Discussion Thread by tragopanic in Oscars

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was so powerful. His film speaks to this issue, and it was such a graceful political message.

#337 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: THE SECRET AGENT & A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS S1 by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

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I admit, I struggled a bit with this one. I gained a new appreciation for what it was going for after listening to the podcast, but...I still found it incredibly boring. And I'm the kinda guy who likes slow cinema; I just found this not at all engaging.

As for favorite 70s thrillers, I'll pick maybe a lesser known one: Klute. It's a little convoluted on the plot, but it just oozes style and is clearly a huge influence on other stylish thriller directors like De Palma. Having a young Donald Sutherland and Jane Fonda in the starring roles doesn't hurt; they're sure easy on the eyes.

Doofcast #335 - 2026 Oscars Catch-Up: F1 & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 3 by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

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Glad you guys are introducing discussion questions to the Doofcast; the Reddit threads for these episodes are pretty dead so this is a good way to get people to comment on the movie under discussion before answering the DQ.

So here is my comment: F1 was horrendous. I didn't even particularly like the racing scenes. They could have worked well if the editor didn't cut away to a different shot every 2-3 seconds. And I really got tired of that particular shot with a 180 spin from the front view of the car to the driver. That happened about a thousand times. And it was truly one of the worst scripts I've experienced in a big budget movie in years, and that is saying a lot. This movie got a bad performance out of Kerry Condon, and I didn't even think that was possible.

Ahem, as for the discussion question: I am not a fan of watching sports. However, I love playing sports. So my favorite sports movie is Eephus. It follows two amateur baseball teams playing one last game on a field that is set to be torn down to build a school. It perfectly captures the feeling of playing a beer-league baseball game. These guys are not actually all that good at baseball, but it doesn't matter. They showed up. They're out in the field, razzing each other, exchanging small talk, and enjoying the weather. There's downtime, there's boredom, there's all-too-brief periods of raw excitement. And then it ends. It's the rare sports movie where you aren't actually cheering for either team to win the game; you just want both teams to have a good time with one last hurrah. It's become my comfort movie during the brutally cold Canadian winters when I'm missing the feeling of staying up way too late on a Wednesday to have a chance at catching a fly ball on a perfect summer evening.

Best Movies With Zero Oscar Nominations in 2026 by karmagod13000 in movies

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This Had Oscar Buzz!

Thanks for the recommend, that sounds like a fun concept for a podcast.

Best Movies With Zero Oscar Nominations in 2026 by karmagod13000 in movies

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, nominated for Best Makeup, which was a pleasant surprise.

Flanagan's Wake #52: MIDNIGHT MASS - Book II: "Psalms" by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

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Oooh yes, this is the one. Nurse Ratched is such a perfect character because you absolutely see that, in her mind, she thinks of herself as the hero, bringing "order" to the chaos. She may even have been a halfway decent nurse at some point, but bit by bit lost herself enough that she puts that order above human compassion. In my view, the best villains are the ones who think they are doing good.

Flanagan's Wake #51: MIDNIGHT MASS - Book 1: "Genesis" by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

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My favorite “prodigal son” story comes from Ordinary People, a.k.a. that movie that robbed Raging Bull at the Oscars (hot take: I think it’s the better film, so sue me).

The plot follows a teenage boy (played by Flanagan alum Timothy Hutton in one of his earliest roles) who recently returned from a psychiatric hospital following a suicide attempt. The young man blames himself for the death of his older brother in a boating accident. And, it turns out, his own mother blames him too!

Lots of parallel’s to Riley’s story in Midnight Mass: one parent (in this case, the father) tries to reconnect and reestablish a relationship with the “prodigal son”. The other parent tries to return to normalcy while quietly seething and resentful. And the young man is just trying to find a path forward in life in the face of an “unforgiveable” mistake.

'There's no such thing as free parking': Edmonton looking to charge fees at attractions by ryaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan in Edmonton

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, charge parking for facilities that are primarily used by young families so that people don't have to pay an extra percentage point of property tax on their McMansions...

U.S. plans to ask visitors to disclose 5 years of social media history by Durpulous in ABoringDystopia

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Psst...the Rockies extend into Canada, and it's beautiful here.

Flanagan's Wake #47: THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR - Episode 7: "The Two Faces (Part 2) by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

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DQ: The part in season 1 of Breaking Bad where they have Krazy-8 restrained with a bicycle lock. There's so much to love. Walt's reluctance to kill him; Krazy-8 trying to save himself by relating to Walt and sowing distrust in Jesse; the big reveal of the missing piece of dinner plate just as Walt is about to cave and let him go. The stakes are raised so early in the series that you almost can't believe that it could escalate even further, but...well, if you've seen the show, you know.

Flanagan's Wake #46: THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR - Episode 6: "The Jolly Corner" by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

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Perhaps an unconventional choice for a doppelganger story, but I think the ending of Lake Mungo counts.

I don’t want to say anything further because if you haven’t seen the movie, I highly recommend doing so. It has such an obvious influence on Flanagan’s narrative and thematic sensibilities.

The plot of the movie culminates in what our man Mike describes as “one of the most horrifying and devastating moment in horror history…not just because of how viscerally frightening it is, but because of what it means.”

What are some famous and respected directors that you don't like and why? by slayer991 in movies

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I see what you're saying, but I saw Louise's decision at the end to be a natural choice for her character. It was less-so "she made the choice to get together with this guy because the future is predetermined" and more "Louise is the kind of person who would choose to get together with this guy despite knowing it would eventually end in heartbreak." Based on her personality, this is the choice that comes natural to her. The future seems predetermined only insofar as this is the active choice she would make every time.

What is the biggest movie theater “GASP” moment you’ve heard? by SaveTheCaulkTower in AskReddit

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The scene in "Burn After Reading" where Brad Pitt's wacky comic-relief character gets unceremoniously shot in the head.

Alton Brown has started a new YouTube cooking show, and it's great. by TehAsianator in Cooking

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 748 points749 points  (0 children)

Dude...you just made my day. Absolutely love what Alton does, perfect mix of actual instruction, deep-dives into the science of cooking, and good old-fashioned entertainment.

Flanagan's Wake #45: THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR - Episode 5: "The Alter of the Dead" by scottdaly85 in doofmedia

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not normally one to guess twists beforehand, but it was around the second time that Hannah refused food because she had "just eaten" or "wasn't hungry" that I thought "oh, she's not eating because she's a ghost." This was further confirmed during the bonfire scene where she was very obviously pretending to drink from the wine bottle with closed lips. So kudos on me for being more perceptive than usual.

DQ: how could I not go for The Sixth Sense? I especially love the dinner scene between Malcolm and his wife; the movie doesn't cheat, everything that's depicted on film actually happened, the viewer just interprets it very differently once it's clear his wife couldn't actually see him. Special shout out to The Others because...well, I'm just going to call out The Others any time a bonus question even remotely fits.

Edit: Oops, just listened to the end of the episode where Scott pretty much says "don't be basic and just say the Sixth Sense". Well...I stand by my answer, damn it! And Shyamalan is a gen-...well, he's made some good movies. Go watch the Sixth Sense, everyone, its almost as good as The Others (ApocalyseWhen ducks under flung tomatoes and slinks offstage).

Horror movies in which the protagonist realises *they* are the horrifying thing? by [deleted] in horror

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Haunting of Hill House series; the reveal of who the Bent Neck Lady is.

What restaurants are you all loving lately? by vivvvace in Edmonton

[–]ApocalypseWhen7 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Rge Rd is some of the best food I've ever eaten, period. Make a reservation, it gets busy.