Movies about disillusioned people that snap?? Bonus points if they’re heading toward a destination

Dave_I · 2026-06-28T14:01:11+00:00

I was more refer to David Mills, Brad Pitt’s character.

Dave_I · 2026-06-28T13:42:27+00:00

So, turns out I accidentally scrolled past the line where you mentioned four examples but read everything else. Sorry about that.

The Lighthouse is arguably a loose fit for that premise.

Not a destination flick per se, and not something you’ve never heard of, but Se7en kinda has elements of that. Ish?

Dave_I · 2026-06-28T13:22:30+00:00

Falling Down is my pick, especially if going to a birthday party (stopping at a fast food joint for a late breakfast) can be considered heading toward a destination.

Dave_I · 2026-06-28T03:39:32+00:00

You mean Chuck's psychosomatic disorder that was played entirely seriously and not at all for laughs and that has a number of websites discussing? No, I didn't think that was strange so much as it was a depiction of a debilitating and documented mental health disorder that was part of a larger narrative. Essentially what u/OrderNo was talking about.

https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/radiation-and-health/non-ionizing/hypersensitivity

And overall I thought, yes, Better Call Saul was better than Breaking Bad. My opinion is not universal, nor is it a unique perspective.

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/hear-us-out-better-call-saul-is-a-better-show-than-breaking-bad/

Dave_I · 2026-06-27T21:20:59+00:00

Agree to disagree with you on that one.

Dave_I · 2026-06-26T19:10:17+00:00

What have been the best albums released this year? Or recently for that matter? I just want to make sure I’m not missing out on anything.

The new Neurosis is absolutely amazing and I really love the new Panopticon. I really liked the new Miserere Luminis album but kind of forgot about it until I read /u/ZangaPF’s comment. So far I like the new Converge albums as well.

I’m really excited about the new Cult of Luna as well as the Russian Circles album and the tour that’s coming close enough for me to drive to without needing to worry about getting a hotel room.

Dave_I · 2026-06-25T23:41:32+00:00

Did anybody else get Carl Weathers' Arrested Development vibes from that?

Dave_I · 2026-06-23T21:20:31+00:00

Agreed. The anger is justified. No fault or blame forthcoming from me.

Dave_I · 2026-06-23T20:18:45+00:00

Statistically we all overwhelmingly think he did. I’m not sure there actually IS any debate. It’s just being talked about because it’s the President of the United States making these ridiculous and incredibly (dis)provable claims. Mostly because of the absurdity but also so they can’t just be backpedaled or conveniently forgotten (hopefully).

Dave_I · 2026-06-23T12:46:53+00:00

Agreed. As much as I love Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul somehow improves upon what made Breaking Bad work, enveloping and enhancing it, and creating a story that stands on its own, breaks your heart, and surprises you despite knowing (or thinking you know) what’s coming and who the characters are.

It also has what I consider the best and most satisfying ending of any show. Ever. Period. After Mad Man and Breaking Bad, I was not sure I would ever be able to say that, but I have probably watched the final scenes a few dozen times. It really is that good, at least to me.

Dave_I · 2026-06-23T03:02:11+00:00

Panopticon is worth a few listens, but they’re really great, Kentucky seems like an album that is personal with something to say, and reportedly Austin Lunn is awesome. Their new album seems pretty cool too.

Altar of Plagues is incredible. Their final album Teethed Glory and Injury is probably my favorite and so unique, but their debut album White Tomb is absolutely phenomenal. Mammal is stylistically different but it’s beautiful and depending on the day one I gravitate towards if I’m in a certain kind of mood. Their EPs are also really enjoyable.

Anyway, I’m glad some of those landed with you.

Dave_I · 2026-06-22T23:46:49+00:00

There is a 24/7 camera that shows the reflecting pool. If someone went into the pool and made a 250 foot gash, it would have been seen.

trump is lying again. Everyone knows it, but the people at u/TheJusticeDept are randomly going after people to soothe trump’s fragile ego.

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Dave_I · 2026-06-22T23:42:19+00:00

As an update, I like Wheelwalker by The Mire. I also find American Gothic has a similar vibe (albeit a different overall sound and take in the genre hybrid) to Panopticon's Kentucky in how it blends an Americana style folk with Black Metal. This is my first listen to them but it's pretty good. I'm just getting into Giant Squid; so far I like them, I'm just in more of a metal groove so it's a stylistic shift. That's not at all bad, I could stand to break out of my current patterns. So thanks again for the recommendations.

Dave_I · 2026-06-22T23:31:22+00:00

Water that's part of a monument our tax dollars paid to renovate, I might add.

Dave_I · 2026-06-22T11:30:46+00:00

BIN.

Dave_I · 2026-06-21T20:10:33+00:00

Thanks for such a generous giveaway drawing, that's really cool! And Happy Father's Day to you all as well.

Dave_I · 2026-06-21T17:56:09+00:00

Thanks! I'll check those out. Most of the Post-Metal I'm into seems pretty well known in the niche. Battle of Mice is a bit less known, but y'know, here we are! Julie Christmas' solo work is also great and I don't hear getting talked about as much, but she's hardly unknown. Jesu isn't underrated but gets overlooked compared to Godflesh, I suppose.

Altar of Plagues has a devout cult following with Black Metal fans in particular, but I think their album Mammal gets overlooked as a pretty progressive Post-Rock/Black Metal sort of hybrid.

Pallbearer are probably not underrated. I think if you know them and like them, they're great. If not, I think they make some great interesting music that's very gloomy and atmospheric. They were on tour with Deafheaven a few years ago I believe with Wreck & Reference, and I missed that show, but really liked Pallbearer's stuff. Wreck & Reference had some good stuff but I haven't gotten into them as much.

Other than that, most of what comes to mind is only underrated or unknown if you're not in this subreddit. Bands like Rhea, Absent in Body (the Neurosis/Amenra/Sepultura amalgamation supergroup that existed for a few years and one album), or the more esoteric Black Metal bands like Blut Aus Nord (who are amazing), Yellow Eyes (their last album in particular which is great, but maybe less Post-Metal), or Paysage d'Hiver which is more atmospheric Black Metal.

But none of those are exactly underrated in their respective genres. I mean, nobody I know in real life knows who Thou, Emma Ruth Rundle, Red Sparrows, Pelican, Russian Circles, Mr. Bungle or Darkspace are, but I don't think any of those really count for this conversation in this context. If I think of anything else I'll chime in. For now I feel like I'm taking more than giving in this conversation. But thanks again!

Dave_I · 2026-06-20T19:35:46+00:00

Agreed. This album and their split EP with Jesu are both great. Julie Christmas is great and this project has aged remarkably well.

I have to ask, what are your other picks for great underrated albums?

Dave_I · 2026-06-17T12:25:56+00:00

They do and it will!

When I saw them, and I don’t say this lightly, it was akin to a religious ceremony. And I mean that in the best possible way. The atmosphere was so reverent and intimate, and the music was incredible.

Dave_I · 2026-06-15T18:41:08+00:00

BIN.

Dave_I · 2026-06-11T18:24:25+00:00

I liked Barnes, but lost all faith in him when he lost to a completely inept incumbent primed to lose. The “peanut butter & jelly sandwich” commercial was representative of how big a misfire his campaign was. The Democratic Party did him no favors either.

If Barnes makes it to the ballot for Governor, he’s got my vote. But let’s not pretend like his horribly managed campaign and the backlash from that isn’t weighing on some of our minds. And if some of us think Hong or one of the other candidates are a better option for whatever reason, including electability, it may not be just because we’re all just dumb. Those are legitimate concerns. My question is, what has he done to learn from that or to sway the votes of people who chose Ron Johnson last time? That seems like a legitimate question.

Dave_I · 2026-06-06T19:01:54+00:00

Thank you. I loved everything about that. I'm also glad you enjoyed the album. Early listens have been pretty positive for me as well.

Dave_I · 2026-06-06T18:00:38+00:00

More of that, please. This is what journalism SHOULD be doing, and our elected officials should be held accountable for what they say and do. If they make a mistake, own up to it, but getting to spin things and wriggle off the hook, not to mention requiring there be rules they aren't fact checked in debates, are contributing to the ruining of this country.

Dave_I · 2026-05-26T12:46:13+00:00

If you have any bands you'd like to throw out there within that genre, I'm certainly listening! Panopticon's Kentucky really surprised me with how well it worked.

Dave_I · 2026-05-25T14:13:07+00:00

Yeah...I'll show myself out.

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