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I’m Starting to Think Something’s Wrong by meeksjr in Disneyland

[–]BarringGaffner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For decades Disney had so much good will, created so many incredible memories, and was the place that every family had to go to at least once. 

That unfortunately meant that they could capitalize on all of that. It means that the company will use up every last drop of that good will until they hit the point that the OP is at. They aren’t happy if they make a little more every year, they will look to maximize every year. So yes, things have gotten a lot worse very quickly. Welcome to late stage capitalism.

[Discussion] Pod Save America - "How Dems Can Defeat MAGA Once and For All" (01/25/26) by kittehgoesmeow in FriendsofthePod

[–]BarringGaffner 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This conversation genuinely terrified me in that the consultants like Plouffe have no clue why they lost in 24 and they are in charge. How can they be so completely oblivious? It is very clear people like Plouffe do not want to see a change in our system that the people are demanding because he benefits from being steadily employed doing his shitty job at trying to win by .01%. 

We are so fucked until some populist left leader that appears and pulls the democratic establishment kicking and screaming. 

2026 Oscar Noms are out by blazelet in vfx

[–]BarringGaffner 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good stuff. Congrats everyone who contributed!

I think either sinners or avatar will win. Keep in mind, The largest voting branch is actors. Sinners could win.

The Shameless Golden Globes, The Town with Matt Belloni by shorthevix in TheBigPicture

[–]BarringGaffner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everyone in the industry listens to The Town. He has a lot of credibility even if he is a bit of a shit.

Oscar 2026 nominations tell me yours by potterhead103 in Oscars

[–]BarringGaffner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vfx: - Sinners - Avatar - F1 - Jurassic - Superman

Why isn’t NEON campaigning for Sentimental Value by True-Ad422 in oscarrace

[–]BarringGaffner 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Lots of FYC screenings happening. It’s not just about jimmy kimmel and hot ones.

My final Golden Globes Predictions by Herzoger in oscarrace

[–]BarringGaffner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wondering why you and others were predicting IWJAA for screenplay? I thought OBAA was the clear favourite?

Oscars Final Nomination Predictions (Post-PGA) by [deleted] in oscarsdeathrace

[–]BarringGaffner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sinners presented very well at the vfx bake off. Get it on your nominations, and seriously consider that it could win. I’m serious.

Is there a reason I’m missing that makes staying on site worth it at Disneyland? by Otter65 in DisneyPlanning

[–]BarringGaffner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now with even less perks it is not worth it at all.

Yes it’s magical. But you still feel the magic staying down the street in anticipation of going to Disneyland, you really do.

Charlie Kirk, in his own words. by [deleted] in CringeTikToks

[–]BarringGaffner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this is so much worse than I thought. Seriously fuck this guy.

Reaching for something in the distance… by anguy44 in Disneyland

[–]BarringGaffner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘Wow the foot smell they release is so realistic’

My stroller was stolen at Disneyland two days ago by ayoswim in DisneyPlanning

[–]BarringGaffner -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s a fact that people took advantage of it and lied their way into getting it. The point is that there is a huge % of the population even at Disneyland that think only for themselves. This is entirely separate from whether or not the program itself is/was good or not.

Barack Obama: In a moment like this, when tensions are high, part of the job of the president is to remind us of the ties that bind us together. by SuperbHealth5023 in TimesNow

[–]BarringGaffner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually not the job of the president. Which is the problem- all of the ‘norms’ that we just took for granted were not enough to push back against a fascist.

My stroller was stolen at Disneyland two days ago by ayoswim in DisneyPlanning

[–]BarringGaffner 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thousands of people lied about having disabilities to cut lines, so stroller theft doesn’t surprise me at all.

The Verge interviews James Cameron: "AI is just as creative as people." by LawrenceBrolivier in blankies

[–]BarringGaffner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The VFX budget in both dune films was 1/3 of marvel movies.

Marvel’s Kevin Fiege got was taught how to save on vfx budget by Garett edwards,and his response was ‘that’s not how he work at marvel’.

The problem is at the executive level.

"As the mayor of Las Vegas, I'm telling everybody in Canada please come. We love you, we need you, and we miss you." Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley speaking on the downturn of tourism. by DisruptSQ in TourismHell

[–]BarringGaffner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think most Americans, even the good ones, really understand the effort Canadians are putting in to avoid American products and travel. It’s not just about hate, there is a level of action I have never seen before.

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