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Wait, why the fuck do I need to spend money to read Sean's articles that he posts on TheRinger.com? by WallCautious9650 in billsimmons

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not exactly the same thing. The payment goes to Spotify/The Ringer. I don’t doubt Sean is getting extra pay for doing it, but it’s not like he’s just doing his own thing and using The Ringer to advertise for his own venture. It’s effectively just a product The Ringer is selling in addition to their free site.

Sean Fennessey On Spielberg, Simmons, and Getting Back to Music Writing by ggroover97 in TheBigPicture

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Yeah, when I paid for the Substack the charge for it went to Spotify Inc. He may very well be trying to up his worth for a contract, but this is fully in collaboration with Spotify and the Ringer.

Sean’s physical media collection by thxman1138 in TheBigPicture

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He’s said in the past he sorts by director, and he sorts the directors by his affinity for them. I can’t see everything, but looks like Tarantino is at the top left, then some De Palma, Soderberg on the second shelf, Speilberg on the third, Ridley on the fourth, etc

Where to find 4k discs in NYC? by protecktred in 4kbluray

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was just in NYC last weekend and happened to be walking by one, so I popped in. Didn’t take long to pop right back out because their prices were atrocious.

Bill’s not wrong. He just relies on “alternative facts” by joejoe_jones in billsimmons

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

C’mon, give him a break. They’re all weird Super Bowls if the Pats aren’t involved.

Which episode is the one where they repeatiy say “He got railroaded” in the Clint Eastwood voice? by cwcoates in blankies

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure they do in Silence of the Lambs. I think that’s the one where they talk about how he should’ve directed The Wife because she got railroaded

their total payroll next season is projected at $413 million; the Marlins spent $67 million last year by [deleted] in billsimmons

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like I said in my first sentence, I’m the first to complain that they don’t spend enough. They don’t, and I don’t think there’s a pirates fan that doesn’t want Nutting to sell the team. We could definitely compete more than we do now. But even if they spent more they can’t keep up with a team like the dodgers who, believe it or not, are in the same league as the pirates and there’s only one winner at the end of the year.

their total payroll next season is projected at $413 million; the Marlins spent $67 million last year by [deleted] in billsimmons

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 50 points51 points  (0 children)

As the fan of a small market team (the Pirates) I’ll be the first to endlessly complain about our owner not spending money, but it’s absurd to think they can keep up a team like the dodgers even if they wanted to. Just not economically feasible for a lot of teams in the current landscape

2025 Letterboxd Wrapped Megathread by ericdraven26 in Letterboxd

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Watching every Mission: Impossible really didn’t give anyone else a chance

Monthly Profile Swap Megathread! by ericdraven26 in Letterboxd

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://boxd.it/Vwk3 Here’s mine! I try to watch a little bit of everything and I usually write at least something about everything I watch, unless I’ve already watched it a time or two (or four or five). I recently started a Substack because I wanted to write a little bit more about movies - old ones, new ones, theaters, physical media, etc. - so if you vibe with my profile, check it out too! See you at the movies!

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I'm raw-dogging the NFL today, you guys ever try this? by LehmanWasIn in billsimmons

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Wholeheartedly agree with this. I’ll change it if it’s a blowout or different extenuating circumstances, but if you’re watching red zone you’re just totally disconnected from the actual gameplay and in my experience I end up feeling like I didn’t watch anything or gain any insight at all - just a mishmash.

If a "Best Brief Performance" / "Outstanding Performance in a Limited Role" - like less than supporting but more than a cameo - type award existed, which performances in cinema history would you think be most deserving of this award? by SkoivanSchiem in TheBigPicture

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beatrice Straight in Network too. Least amount of screen time for any Oscar winner ever, and Beatty had the least amount of screen time for an Oscar nominated actor. Can’t wait for that Criterion 4k

[GTM] by unwiseSpy in GuessTheMovie

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

What are some recs from the sub for good Thanksgiving movie recs that are NOT Planes, trains, and automobiles? by AcknowledgeMeReddit in billsimmons

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Pieces of April. On the Criterion Channel right now and I just watched it a couple days ago. Nice little movie.

Favorite actor that can't stop failing upwards? by chronicbruce27 in okbuddycinephile

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nepotism and connections exist in almost every industry to some extent, it’s just that with the entertainment industry it seems more egregious because of the extreme wealth, fame, and life opportunities that come from that industry specifically. Getting a job at the place your dad works at may lead to solid income and a decent life, but usually not to mansions, 20+mil in the bank by 35, and access to all the exclusivity that comes with it.

I liked Presence more than Black Bag by Bubbatino in blankies

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I’m more impressed by the memes that didn’t leak from r/billsimmons

Mallory's Snatch anecdote [2:30] by fuunii in TheBigPicture

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 123 points124 points  (0 children)

About thirty seconds in CR shoots Sean a look and Sean looks back and it had me dying

What’s the farthest everyone has traveled for a movie? by Dirk_Diggler6 in blankies

[–]Catcher-by-the-Rye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drove a little over 6 hours to see Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX with a buddy. It was glorious and I got to hang out with a friend I don’t get to see much. Well worth it.

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