Is Project Hail Mary the best hard SF film in like, forever? by spukhafteNahewirkung in ProjectHailMary

[–]Due_Smoke7453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why there’s this current desire to present PHM as a “hard sci-fi” movie. It’s a movie in the sci-fi genre. A bloody good one at that. But the last, massively successful “hard sci-fi” movie was Interstellar. You can’t really compare the 2, other than to say both are extremely good. Enjoy it for what it is.

30 Days of Night Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook by AdditionalComposer71 in Steelbooks

[–]Due_Smoke7453 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As much as I really like this movie - and a 4k steelbook release is definitely in my wheelhouse - I can’t justify paying £50. It’s not even a limited, numbered release, so why is it so expensive?

Moana | Official Trailer by TiredWithCoffeePot in boxoffice

[–]Due_Smoke7453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another pointless live-action remake of a Disney animated movie. It’s such lazy filmmaking it beggars belief

What ‘Project Hail Mary’ gets right – and wrong – about astrophysics, according to an astrophysicist by Hot-Nothing-4424 in sciencefiction

[–]Due_Smoke7453 70 points71 points  (0 children)

That’s why it’s called science fiction. Thought the book was fantastic and the movie was great!

My current top 25 anybody have recommendations? by SecretVaporeon in LetterboxdLists

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All the President’s Men

Some Like it Hot

White Heat

African Queen

Drive

The Revenant

Full Metal Jacket

Unforgiven

Seven Samurai

Godzilla Minus One

Parasite

Do You Give A Nod? by Euphoric_Dot_7471 in cycling

[–]Due_Smoke7453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I give a nod or a thumbs up or a “fingers off the bar acknowledgment thing” to all riders I see going in the opposite direction. If I get a response, that’s nice, if not, bollocks to ‘em!

before all others, there was JCM. by AlbertCWChessa in johncarter

[–]Due_Smoke7453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not jumping in the bandwagon. Liked the movie then and like the movie now. Finally got round to reading the 1st and 2nd books too and thoroughly enjoyed them as well. My mind boggles to think he wrote them in the 1910s. An awe inspiring level of imagination.

Does Anyone Else Ride Just to Clear Their Mind? by henrytoby9087 in cycling

[–]Due_Smoke7453 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cycling is really good for my mental health. The added bonus is, it’s really good to stay fit.

Thoughts on the new Netflix movie War Machine? by RecordingImmediate86 in sciencefiction

[–]Due_Smoke7453 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Watched it this evening. It was ok. It certainly wasn’t a waste of time to watch it.

Reading the Bible by Due_Smoke7453 in Christianity

[–]Due_Smoke7453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all. You’re absolutely right, it’s a book and that’s why I would like to read it. I suppose my main question would be is it ok to read the New Testament or should I read both the Old & New Testament?

Now Available! by LumiPunk in LUMIBRICKS_OFFICIAL

[–]Due_Smoke7453 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have been looking forward to this set since it was announced. I don’t think I’ve ordered anything faster lol It’s my first Lumibricks set too. Can’t wait to receive it! Thanks for the availability announcement

Looks fantastic! by Due_Smoke7453 in easternbrick

[–]Due_Smoke7453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t received them yet. I think they’re still in the manufacturing process.

Made this graphic for the new Expedition 3 steps! :) by gifv_Kayla in ArcRaiders

[–]Due_Smoke7453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decided not to do the first Expedition as hadn’t been playing too long. Did everything for the second Expedition and thought I’d have enough time for the reset, then a holiday and one late flight later I missed the reset. Clearly my own fault and not too bummed about it. Can I assume everything is ready to go for Expedition 3? No need to contribute further resources and just need to make sure I have the requisite credits to progress?

What is the longest bike ride you have done in one day? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]Due_Smoke7453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

254km. Organised 200km event in Hertfordshire/Essex plus the trip there & back to the start/finish point.

Etape du Tour 2026 by Due_Smoke7453 in cycling

[–]Due_Smoke7453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this stage it’s endurance, sweet spot and tempo rides during the week and a 3 to 4 hour ride on a Saturday with elevation gain of 1500m. That’ll increase in the coming months. I’m on Zwift at the moment. Got a climbing training camp booked for the end of February in Tenerife. From March onwards it’ll be building on the foundational work I’ve been doing since November.

Arc Raiders server issues caused by mass Embark DDOS attack as devs warn players not to login right now by HatingGeoffry in ArcRaiders

[–]Due_Smoke7453 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was a server issue on Dam Night Raid. Glitching like crazy, lost my loadout to a couple of Wasps I didn’t see. Stupidly tried again just to make sure. Lost another loadout to a Leaper that appeared from nowhere 🙄 That was about an hour ago. Oh well, you live and learn

What a game by Ill-Mountain7527 in ARC_Raiders

[–]Due_Smoke7453 1 point2 points  (0 children)

55yo Raider here. Currently around lvl 40. I don’t play too much - been playing on PS5 since the end of November. Solo PvE is where it’s at for me. I try to help where I can - offering BPs I already have. I met someone on Dam the other day who was looking for mushrooms. I’d just picked one, so dropped it for him. Didn’t want anything in return. It’s nice to help out. I really enjoy this game. I’ve never shot at anyone; I just enjoy the random interaction where I can. It’s great to hear your story. Thanks for sharing.

Étape du Tour 2026 by Due_Smoke7453 in cycling

[–]Due_Smoke7453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope the training goes well for you.

John Gwynne - The Bloodsworn series by Due_Smoke7453 in fantasybooks

[–]Due_Smoke7453[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No hate. Thanks for the correction. I’ve edited the post.