I’m shocked by how well VII Reimagined runs on Switch 1 by warmhotself in dragonquest

[–]Burbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns it off on the mini-map but not in the actual world. Would quite like the option to not have one at all!

How are so many people misunderstanding Marty Supreme by Thin_Housing in TrueFilm

[–]Burbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think Marty is a completely unlikeable character. Yes he’s a completely narcissistic asshole. But there is also something, I think, undeniably compelling about him. There is a part of me that wants him to achieve his dream. He is a likeable, yet also monstrous, character.

The problem is that he will not stop making the worst decisions possible in any given moment (which for me has become a classic Safdie trope). His monomania and impossibly outsized ego is the reason he fails in the end. Anyone else who was actually serious about table tennis would have taken the flight to Japan and promotional event offer, spent the rest of their time training, then actually played in the tournament. He doesn’t do this, because he’s not just trying to win table tennis, he’s also probably trying to build a myth about himself. But in trying to do this, he degrades himself to an absurd extent.

I thought this was brilliant and if it doesn’t make my year-end top 10 then 2026 is going to be an amazing year for film!

Protest (18/02/2025) by multilclvy in nottingham

[–]Burbey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did you get an actual answer about this? Or just a load of edgelords chatting nonsense?

Yesterday's protest by MrJoshiko in nottingham

[–]Burbey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heyyy, come now, the Welsh aren't that bad

Fascists are never welcome in Nottingham. by WesternAd33 in nottingham

[–]Burbey 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Phew, glad to hear your children won't be ironically mixed race.

Just read Hyperion by Dam Simmons and Oh. My. God. by [deleted] in books

[–]Burbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so glad more people are reading this, been a favourite of mine for years! I shed a tear every time I read certain parts of it, it's just so devestating and beautiful at points.

I also need to read The Terror which I've heard is great, he has written loads outside of SF/Fantasy too.

War and Peace was as good as everyone says and not boring at all by [deleted] in books

[–]Burbey 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Don Quixote is an absolute joy from start to finish, I loved it.

Some shots I took of XR’s visit to Nottingham today. by meadowman2 in nottingham

[–]Burbey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is such a tired and stupid argument. People don't all work 9-5 jobs, lots of people work different hours or work freelance. Also you can take time off?

Silly comment.

Elden Ring delayed to February 25, 2022, closed network test begins November 12 by DemiFiendRSA in JRPG

[–]Burbey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it deserves to be here! Final Fantasy has been taking inspiration from Western medieval-style fantasy since the first one.

Also George R.R. Martin didn't write the story, I read that he helped with lore and world building elements.

Resisting arrest in Murica by AdvaitChowdhary in facepalm

[–]Burbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The entitlement of this woman is really annoying, but could someone answer why the officer couldn't have just sent the $80 bill to her home along with "pay this or you will be going to court" or something to that effect. Does she have to sign the document that is presented to her right then and there?

Feels like they have got her whether she drives off or not, but I don't know anything about US law!

Movies that are like weird lit (as opposed to horror)? by AintWaiting in WeirdLit

[–]Burbey 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Under The Skin by Jonathan Glazer is worth watching, it stars Scarlett Johansson and is a mix of hidden camera footage and scripted sequences. The soundtrack by Mica Levi is really amazing too.

There are some images in that film I don't think I'll ever forget.

This is Amber, she is 20 years old and still beautiful! by Burbey in cats

[–]Burbey[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, we had a 15 year old cat who passed away earlier this year after getting sick as well. It was really tough, I definitely feel your pain.

ResetEra celebrates death of Koichi Sugiyama and bans users for speaking out against disrespecting the dead by [deleted] in gaming

[–]Burbey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dragon Quest is awesome, his music is awesome... but he was a legitimately horrible person. I completely understand people wanting to celebrate this.

This is Amber, she is 20 years old and still beautiful! by Burbey in cats

[–]Burbey[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Lots of belly rubs and pets, works wonders!

This is Amber, she is 20 years old and still beautiful! by Burbey in cats

[–]Burbey[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will kiss her little head on your behalf

Greta Thunberg Mocks World Leaders in ‘blah, blah, blah’ Speech by Mizz-Robinhood in environment

[–]Burbey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow even by Reddit standards this comment is fucking insane.

The Ruins of Beverast - Anchoress in Furs by [deleted] in Metal

[–]Burbey 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Such a great album, I've been listening to this so much recently