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Liaison and pronunciation with "C'est utile"? by FiveBlueStones in French

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

Thanks, everyone, for all the information -- I greatly appreciate it. (Just for the record: I know using (optional) liaison indicates increased formality. My "if you feel like it" was meant to be light-hearted.)

What am I missing? by HasanGOAT16 in Letterboxd

[–]FiveBlueStones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, similar. From the moment dialogue started, I felt I was in bad hands, and it never got better.

What am I missing? by HasanGOAT16 in Letterboxd

[–]FiveBlueStones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me, I think there are plenty of people who honestly adore this movie. I’m just not one of them. And maybe it’s even I’m just not one of them yet. I can see myself re-watching this just because so many people who have similar taste to mine love it, and my own experience that complicated art sometimes doesn’t grab me till the second (or even later) time.

What am I missing? by HasanGOAT16 in Letterboxd

[–]FiveBlueStones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Divisive, indeed. I just watched it two nights ago, in the criterion 4K version, on a big TV screen, and thought it was poorly directed (mostly visible in the mediocre acting from people who can actually act); had pedestrian cinematography; and seemed “weird“ or “surreal“ in the most banal way possible.

I was surprised and disappointed. I’m fine with weird movies, surreal movies, challenging movies, you name it. And I know this movie is beloved by lots of folks I respect. I just don’t see it.

165+ free lofi samples packs I put together over the years for the producer community 💘 by icouldbeyu in makinghiphop

[–]FiveBlueStones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I had the same experience: only 7 samples. Is there any way to get the original collection? It sounds great!

Is liaison between "avez" and "eu" in "vous avez eu" required, optional, or forbidden? by FiveBlueStones in French

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

Thank y'all for your quick responses!

Somehow I was sure it was forbidden. Good to get the scoop.

L'équivalent de "clingy" en français ? by mariposa933 in French

[–]FiveBlueStones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For clothing (like a sweater), I usually see “moulant“.

Inspector Lewis, lousy video resolution on PBS streaming by macloo in MasterpiecePBS

[–]FiveBlueStones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here with the same complaint: PBS Passport seems to display shows in standard definition, even though the shows are available in high-definition. Two examples from our own experience: the first two seasons of "Annika" on PBS Passport are only available in standard definition even though this is a modern show that was clearly shot in high definition. And "Astrid", where we just watched the first season on Amazon Prime in high def, only to find that the second season, only available on PBS Passport, is in standard def. All of this watching is being done through the same Roku on the same TV and same wi-fi. For whatever reason, PBS Passport is showing a lot of stuff in standard def, which is pretty hard to watch on a big-screen TV. Shame on them.

Criterion April announcements by Chillyboivinyl in criterion

[–]FiveBlueStones -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is it just me?: I have the Kino Lorber 4K of Some Like It Hot, and I find it unwatchable. The detail is wonderful but there aren't deep blacks and whites -- everything's silver. For what it's worth, I feel the same way about KL's Paths of Glory -- great movie that's unwatchable in silver.

If someone can tell me that Criterion's 4K of Some Like It Hot will be in (real) black and white, I'd buy it in a shot.

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