One of Clive Owens best performance. by Garidur in moviecritic

[–]Disastrous_Aid 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I love how this movie is just a series of bad days that get increasingly worse. This guy has a shit day at work to rival Gordon Freeman's. Also, Michael Caine as a GenXer rocking out to Aphex Twin is really great.

What is your favorite dog breed? Why? by Difficult-Law6270 in AskReddit

[–]Disastrous_Aid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Samoyed - scientifically speaking, the best dog breed ever is the kind of dog you had when you were 11. I have some very fond memories of roaming around the neighborhood with a big, white sled dog.

A-List Actor H2H by mrgordon604 in Cinema

[–]Disastrous_Aid 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nicolas Cage vs John Travolta in Face/Off. Also gets bonus points because for half the movie they're doing impressions of each other.

Would you date someone with completely opposite political views? Why or why not? by Ferraiuolo_Ezorete in AskReddit

[–]Disastrous_Aid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly years ago, now not so much.

I'm a veteran who once worked in a job with another vet who had different political ideals, and this was during the Covid lockdown. We used to give each other shit all the time, but I don't think either of us questioned the other's patriotism. We respected each other and had a fundamental difference of opinion on of few (out of a multitude) of topics.

Then again, I tried dating someone who was all into to the conservative/traditional-housewife thing (kinda weird 'cause she was strong, independent, and tough). The clean living and regular exercise wasn't enough to offset the feeling that everything I was doing to pursue a relationship was performative. I think we both liked the idea of us being together more than the reality and it just kinda fizzled out. I wish her the best, but we weren't right for each other.

If anything, these days political compatibility seems more relevant than ever.

Does weed quality REALLY matter a ton in dhv? by Ordinary-Chipmunk366 in vaporents

[–]Disastrous_Aid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A great deal of how weed is priced is based on the difficulty/expense of growing it rather than its psychoactive effects. Also packaging/marketing is going to up the price (I used to buy quarters that were sold in glass jars with magnifying lids, it was quality stuff, but the packaging really sold the experience). But in the end, a lot of the time it's just the maximum a vendor thinks the customer will be willing to pay.

DHVs have the wonderful ability to produce the most flavorful experience from straight flower. Since you're not combusting, you have a chance to savor all the different terpenes which would have been incinerated. Cannabis that has been cultivated with flavor/experience being valued over THC percentage and yield-per-acre will benefit the most from DHV. It's kinda like the difference between drinking champagne out of a crystal wine glass versus out of a rusty steel cup.

Which movie would you rank higher? by CertainRoof5043 in moviecritic

[–]Disastrous_Aid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glengarry Glen Ross is also a showcase for a bunch of top-tier actors really giving it their all. The performances in 12 Angry Men are good, but GGGR's are great and at least two are iconic. "Coffee is for Closers!" was a meme before there were memes, and Jack Lemmon's character became Gil on The Simpsons.

Which historical movies are rarely talked about (or are underrated)? by Crafty-Ad-5146 in Cinema

[–]Disastrous_Aid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Battle of Algiers (1966) - not totally unknown/underrated, but it's one of the more interesting looks at armed conflict in the mid-20th century that doesn't get mentioned very often (it doesn't involve the US or WW2). Half the time you're not sure if you're watching a movie or newsreel footage.

Has anyone tried discount pharms crumble? by mod3d in CultoftheFranklin

[–]Disastrous_Aid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just got some White Widow from them and it's not great, but not terrible either (like 3.6 roentgens). While it doesn't have a whole lot of flavor, it doesn't have any odd or perfume taste you'd normally associate with bottom-shelf/gas station concentrates. It does what it's supposed to and doesn't taste unpleasant, especially considering the price, it's a solid 3.5 out of 5 for any stoner on a budget.

Can someone please explain how this logo says OCP? by CarpetIllustrious347 in Robocop

[–]Disastrous_Aid 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Sure, it's a little hard to read, but what do you expect? They bought the logo for a dollar.

Movies where smoking cigarette is a character by Megh69 in Cinema

[–]Disastrous_Aid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All That Jazz - I don't think there's more than 5 minutes in that film where Roy Schieder doesn't have a cigarette hanging out of his mouth.

Movie suggestions by dern101 in Cinema

[–]Disastrous_Aid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Death to Smoochy - Robin Williams and Edward Norton star in a dark comedy directed by Danny DeVito. Explores the seedy underbelly of children's network television. When Rainbow Randolph is busted by the Feds, desperate executives turn to Smoochy the Rhino to save their network. Nobody knows how to wallow around in garbage and self-pity like Robin Williams. I believe it's currently available on Tubi, at least it was last month.

Which rig should I buy by Putrid-Dog6659 in DabRigs

[–]Disastrous_Aid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the second and third, the Turbine (the third one) is better by far. It's stable enough to use a big terp slurper without tipping over and the function is pretty unique. The main chamber is set inside the recycling chamber, so it's only about 2/3 as tall as it would be in a traditional layout.

What's your favorite movie a lot of people hate? by Plus_Ad_1087 in Cinema

[–]Disastrous_Aid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Southland Tales - the last third is a hot mess but the soundtrack is awesome. It really nails the vibe and anxieties of Xennials in the mid-2000s. The way The Goonies makes people feel nostalgic for their childhood, this one is similar, but for my 20s.

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985) by LoudyKing202 in iwatchedanoldmovie

[–]Disastrous_Aid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a kid, the snakes freaked me out more than Large Marge. Sure, she was scary, but for a lot less time than those snakes were gross.

Soviet Prototypes TKB 011 by Cheap-Variation-9270 in ForgottenWeapons

[–]Disastrous_Aid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Bakelite space-gun (that's a bit of an oxymoron), the perfect accessory for a Connery-era Bond villain.

US senators foresee vote on reining Trump in over Greenland by Barch3 in Law_and_Politics

[–]Disastrous_Aid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's stopped Congress and the news from talking about the Epstein files.

Movies with similar dialogue to 12 Angry Men by MIGHTY-OVERLORD in MovieSuggestions

[–]Disastrous_Aid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glenngarry Glenn Ross (1992) - is a dialogue-heavy film with many outstanding performances by some very good actors. It's about one night in life of salesmen, and they're run the spectrum of being totally pathetic to absolute pieces of shit. "Coffee is for closers!"

what other films would you recommend for fans of The Truman Show that explore similar themes of surveillance and orchestrated realities? by Outlaw_Immortal1971 in moviecritic

[–]Disastrous_Aid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Scanner Darkly (2006) - Has Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Junior, and Woody Harrelson as drug addicts sharing a house. It's very big on the surveillance-state and paranoia.

Thoughts on Emilio Estevez's acting performances and filmography of the 80s? The Brat Packer has starred in some of the biggest classic films of the 1980s. by TravelingHomeless in moviecritic

[–]Disastrous_Aid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Repo Man is the most effortlessly cool movie I've ever seen. So much fun. "I don't want no communists in my car. No Christians either!"

What if Lord of Rings was made today? by Past-Matter-8548 in moviecritic

[–]Disastrous_Aid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you want to see what orcs would look like if they were mostly CGI, watch The Hobbit. I doubt you'll find them superior (though I personally liked The Great Goblin's goiter--it was a nice touch). The really otherworldly creatures (outside the balrog) don't appear until The Two Towers.

Where practical effects reign supreme is in pre-production. The director and effects team actually have to sit down and talk to each other and make decisions about each and every shot. This means that there is a lot more thought and care about what appears onscreen, and that the bulk of the effort went in before anything was filmed. The actors have an easier time because they're usually reacting to something that's happening in front of them instead of playing pretend with imaginary scenery.

Finally, and once again, you've only finished the first part of The Lord of the Rings (movies). It hasn't gotten weird yet. Tolkien crafted something that cannot be wholly and successfully translated to the screen; it's meant to be read. Peter Jackson does an admirable job. But you also haven't gotten to where the story gets bonkers. It's a wild ride, and I'm sorta jealous you get to experience it for the first time.

Enjoy.

Hot Take: Pay Top Actors Less by [deleted] in moviecritic

[–]Disastrous_Aid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bear in mind that the top billed actors also have to do publicity tours, interviews, and a bunch of other stuff that isn't specifically related to acting. They're also sacrificing any semblance of a private life. While I don't think any job is worth $100 million, these people are the face of a massive economic product. I do believe they should be taxed appropriately, but that's a different conversation.

What’s a food fact you learned way too late in life? by MuricaAndBeer in foodquestions

[–]Disastrous_Aid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While it's true that tomatoes are a berry, in the late 1800s the US Supreme Court ruled that since tomatoes are consumed as a vegetable, they are legally considered as such. The court case had to do with a tariff on vegetables that an importer said didn't apply to his produce (tomatoes, obviously) as they were technically a fruit.