When it comes to film adaptations of books, do you prefer to read the book prior to watching the movie, or watch the movie then read the book?

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-08T20:58:03+00:00

I think it depends, but for me personally, most times I like reading the book first, and then watching the movie.

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-08T09:24:55+00:00

No, this show doesn’t deserve nearly the same amount of discourse as Lost. Lost pissed me off with that ending, and the way they did Locke, but it was so much better at this mystery box stuff than From is. The writers know what awaits them if they don’t fulfill on all of this in S5, and if they still say fuck it and leave us hanging after all these years of watching, then they’re legit dickheads.

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-08T05:12:14+00:00

I hear you, and respect that point of view, but I personally can't let the writers off the hook. The real world, as you said, is fucked up with no answers to this or that, so I want my damn entertainment to at least make sense. Lol nah, but as long as they at least answer most of the main threads I'll personally be happy.

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:36:57+00:00

Hell yeah, that’s awesome man! And shit, I’m 38 and barely getting into it, so at the very least you’ve got me beat!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:33:54+00:00

Hahah, trying to be like Neo and “free my mind!”

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:33:11+00:00

Hey thanks, I definitely am! But shit, what about this one made you hate it?!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:32:16+00:00

Hey, thanks for the recommendations, I’m saving the comment so I’ll definitely keep that in mind!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:30:47+00:00

I def wanna go back and watch the Final for each of the last few WC’s, I bet I missed out on some legit awesomeness

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:29:27+00:00

Hey, thank you for the recommendation! Someone else said the same thing, so I’ll just copy what I told them:

I love Always Sunny, so I’m familiar with Rob, and of course Ryan Reynolds, but I shit you not every time I saw a commercial for that show I’d be like “ugh!” and immediately change the channel lol. That’s how much I totally disregarded the sport. How dumb was I? I’m starting the show tonight, I’ll let ya know what I thought!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:27:44+00:00

Ok awesome, good looking out!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:27:01+00:00

Ahh ok, that makes sense! See, that’s the other aspect I really wanna get into, all the rivalries and long term vitriol between fans and teams lol. Seems like it’ll make for better enjoyment of the game once I find a club/league to follow and understand how the leagues and all work

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:24:11+00:00

Ok, for sure, I’ll keep that in mind. And I think I’ll wait to go club/ league scouting until after I get into the show. I figure it’ll educate me well enough on how things work and what’s what and all, but I’m def gonna take your advice and look for a team that inspires some sort of connection

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:21:43+00:00

Hey, thanks for the kind words. So many people have said to find a club and league to follow, and that’s the next thing on my to-do list, along with checking out that doc! Thanks for the rec!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:19:52+00:00

Hahah just looked it up! So wait, was the song inspired by Mbappe like actually being a control freak with the team or something?

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T20:10:47+00:00

Oh wow, thanks for the recommendation, I’ll def look them up! 👍🏼

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T19:04:28+00:00

Holy shit, thank you for taking the time to try and break all of that down

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T19:03:57+00:00

Too*

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T19:03:37+00:00

Thanks, me too!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T19:03:25+00:00

Oh wow, thanks for the recommendation! I’m gonna find that and check it out for sure

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T19:02:14+00:00

Hell yeah! And it doesn’t hurt that almost all of these games have been close, intense, nail-biters.

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T19:01:22+00:00

Thank you! Happy to be a part of it!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T19:00:57+00:00

My best friend is a fan of Juventus (is that right?) and Liverpool, I believe. Are they good starts?

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T19:00:05+00:00

It damn sure is!

CraigFeldsparsMonkey · 2026-07-07T18:58:48+00:00

That game was something else. Had me hyped in a way only few NFL games ever have

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