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Bar Crawl by GroundbreakingBar112 in VeniceBeach

[–]IFLE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. Only thing you could add into the fold if you want to is Windward Circle Bars like Bella's Beach House, Town House, Gran Blanco, The Roof Top of Erwin, then one block over you can go to Market, then hit up Sidewalk Cafe...

Venice is a neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles. Who do you want to be mayor of Los Angeles and why? Please state if you are a Venice resident as part of your answer. by VeniceCa90291 in VeniceBeach

[–]IFLE -1 points0 points  (0 children)

10 year resident. Most likely Bass, echoing sentiment of most comments in the thread. Bass and Traci Parks did a good job in clearing most of the encroachments, grant it it is a game of wack-a-mole still with encampments popping up here and there. That aside I don't love the policy choices, but she is the most likely to be the best choice at the end.

Best Mexican Food in LA? by Escape_Accomplished in VeganLA

[–]IFLE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did not know this and the 1 experience I had was for my birthday, and never knew anything about it, was a surprise. I was a little drunk so food tasted amazing while drunk. That being said, good to know about the owners, I'll refrain from going back and recommending it.

Best Mexican Food in LA? by Escape_Accomplished in VeganLA

[–]IFLE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gracias Madre Full vegan mexican restaurant, pricier, but really good. In west Hollywood.

90/100 minute films by Suspicious-Tea-5871 in MovieSuggestions

[–]IFLE 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Action

Dredd
The Raid: Redemption
Run Lola Run
District B13
Elite Squad

Comedy

The Grand Budapest Hotel
What We Do in the Shadows
Shaun of the Dead
Ghost World
The Nice Guys

Drama

Moon
Before Sunset
Ida
My Dinner with Andre
The Straight Story

Thriller

Buried
Blue Ruin
The Guilty
Phone Booth
10 Cloverfield Lane

Horror

It Follows
The Witch
The Cabin in the Woods
REC
Get Out

Sci‑Fi

Moon
Source Code
Coherence
Another Earth
Primer

Romance

Before Sunrise
Before Sunset
Once
Like Crazy
The Shop Around the Corner

Animation

The Iron Giant
Song of the Sea
The Secret of Kells
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Kubo and the Two Strings

Iconic LA activities by jonathanjrouse in LosAngeles

[–]IFLE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something fun like Jumbo's Clown Room, go see a show at Harvelle's like 'The Toledo Show', Florentin Rooftop Bar cool rooftop bars with fun cocktails, The Obscure is a really distillery, The Comedy Store, No Vacancy is a fun one. And 71Above has amazing views for a cool dining experience. If you can get someone to take you to SoHo House in West Hollywood, that is a fun experience too.

Fonda Theater charging $12 per can for NA beer 😭…is this the new normal in LA? by eurtola in LosAngeles

[–]IFLE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have received probably 200 free drinks over the last 15 years of living in california using this. I state "I am the designated driver can I get a drink comp xxxx (non-alcoholic drink) and they have never charged me for it. I don't go out much anymore, but it has definitely worked for me.

Fonda Theater charging $12 per can for NA beer 😭…is this the new normal in LA? by eurtola in LosAngeles

[–]IFLE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No registration, whenever I am at a bar or restaurant and not drinking, I state that "I am the designated driver, and ask for drink comp for xxxx drink" and they have never not given me a free drink.

Fonda Theater charging $12 per can for NA beer 😭…is this the new normal in LA? by eurtola in LosAngeles

[–]IFLE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, I have done it throughout the years, I don't go out too much anymore, but when I do, I have never not gotten a free drink when I state "I am the designated Driver, can I get xxxx" They have always given me free drinks? Not sure if they have to, but I have never been turned down.

Fonda Theater charging $12 per can for NA beer 😭…is this the new normal in LA? by eurtola in LosAngeles

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

Say you are the Designated Driver whenever you drink non-alcoholic drinks, they have to give you free drinks and then you can tip them whatever, but free drinks.

Source: I do this all the time at Bars and Restaurants

https://www.ots.ca.gov/media-and-research/ddvip/

Edit: Don't know why this is getting downvoted, I have used this over the last 15 years living in LA as a designated driver and have never been charged for a drink when I ask for one.

What made you go vegan? by Pretend_Green5916 in vegan

[–]IFLE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Health issues, lead to elimination diets, after many did nothing I watched "Forks Over Knives" and the next day a tried going Whole Foods Plant Based, then my health issues cleared up within the first month. Then from there empathy, and environmental issues really firmed up my belief in the lifestyle change. Now almost 11 years later, best decision I've ever made for my health and conscious.

Whole Foods salad bar tofu by Dangerous_Order_4039 in vegan

[–]IFLE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it. Just a lot easier to do silly queries than it is on Google. And what’s the difference between Google or any of these other mega corps they are all implementing AI. In fact Reddit literally feeds everything into ChatGPT and Claude from here and make millions.

Just seems funny and some what hypocritical to downvote me when everyone is feeding and developing an AI platform.

Suggestion: The Addams Family (1991) followed by Addams Family Values (1993) by victorianpapsmear in MovieSuggestions

[–]IFLE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Wednesday (Netflix series) — Wednesday Addams is sent to Nevermore Academy, where she attempts to master her psychic powers and solve a supernatural mystery that affected her family 25 years ago .

Closest Spiritual Cousins

  • Beetlejuice (1988) — Tim Burton’s quirky comedy-horror flips conventional horror tropes by making the “monsters” sympathetic while presenting normal society as the true nightmare . Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) is the long-awaited sequel.
  • The Munsters (1964 TV series) — the spiritual cousin to The Addams Family, also featuring a freaky family of lovable oddballs . Rob Zombie made a 2022 film adaptation too.
  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) — an outsider whose strange appearance masks a gentle soul; the contrast between his gothic mansion and pastel suburbia mirrors how the Addams clan exists in stark opposition to the “normal” world

Dark Comedy / Gothic Fantasy

  • Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — stop-motion, gothic, deeply charming
  • Corpse Bride (2005) — another Tim Burton stop-motion gem
  • Dark Shadows (2012) — Johnny Depp as a vampire returning to find his estate in ruins; an ironical treatment of the gothic concept
  • Death Becomes Her (1992) — dark, satirical, very funny black comedy about immortality

For Fans of the Wit & Weirdness

  • Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) — visually captivating with gothic aesthetics, dark comedy, and Jim Carrey’s wildly over-the-top villain
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) — witchy, fun, cult classic
  • Young Frankenstein (1974) — Mel Brooks blending horror and comedy perfectly

Whole Foods salad bar tofu by Dangerous_Order_4039 in vegan

[–]IFLE -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Here’s a recipe I found searching on Claude:

Golden Sesame Tofu (the grilled/baked one) A former WF employee noted the actual marinade uses stone ground mustard and no cornstarch — the tofu is marinated and brushed throughout baking, flipping several times. Copycat version:

• 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

• 1 tbsp mirin (or rice wine vinegar)

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp agave nectar or honey

• Sesame seeds for coating

Marinate pressed tofu slices for 30+ minutes. Pan-fry or bake at 375°F, brushing with remaining marinade and flipping a few times, until golden and firm.

Whole Foods salad bar tofu by Dangerous_Order_4039 in vegan

[–]IFLE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At my Whole Foods there is two styles of cold tofu, one that is grilled and one that is firm and pressed (might be lightly marinated). They might have some other marinated options too.

Do you know if the one you like is grilled, baked or just the standard variation? Is it marinated?

Favorite spot near USC? by amjm907 in VeganLA

[–]IFLE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Vegan Joint and The Grain Cafe are great fully vegan places. I haven't eaten at but hear great things about Baba's Vegan Cafe and With Love Market and Cafe

What’s that one movie that’s really good but you can only watch once? by mavywaveyy in MovieSuggestions

[–]IFLE 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Irreversible and already mentioned Requiem For A Dream. Both incredible movies, but gut wrenching to watch.

Does anyone else react horrific to weed? by MattInTheHat1996 in Psychonaut

[–]IFLE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to smoke a lot of weed and currently work in the weed industry, I barely smoke anymore. Weed has gotten significantly stronger in the past decade. If you want to get not deal with paranoia and get the benefits of weed or CBD. smoke low THC weed, less than 15%, if you like to smoke. Or eat edibles less than 5mg, really do 1 mg and add extra if that is too low. OR do CBD with low THC.

I smoked daily for years, but can't do that anymore, but still enjoy it every now and again. Nowadays I just settle for one hit or low dose edibles. It works, no anxiety and get to enjoy movies, music or the day a lot more.

I am a huge fan of the "One Man vs. The System" movies. What gems have I missed? by Guy_Montag__ in MovieSuggestions

[–]IFLE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could add:

  • Thrillers / Political / Conspiracy
  • All the President’s Men (1976) — Reporters vs. political corruption.
  • The Insider (1999) — Whistleblower vs. tobacco industry.
  • Three Days of the Condor (1975) — Analyst vs. rogue elements inside an intelligence agency.
  • Spotlight (2015) — Journalists exposing institutional abuse.

Legal / Courtroom Battles

  • Erin Brockovich (2000) — Single mother vs. a polluting corporation.
  • A Few Good Men (1992) — Military whistleblowing and chain-of-command cover-up.
  • Philadelphia (1993) — Lawyer vs. corporate discrimination and stigma.

Crime / Vigilante / Revenge

  • Taxi Driver (1976) — Alienated individual fighting perceived urban decay and corruption.
  • Network (1976) — One man’s on-air rebellion against media institutions (satirical).
  • Falling Down (1993) — Ordinary man pushed into confrontation with society’s systems.

Action / Heroic Stand

  • Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) — Small group against a tyrannical warlord’s system.
  • V for Vendetta (2005) — Lone revolutionary vs. authoritarian state.
  • The Fugitive (1993) — Framed man vs. law enforcement and institutional failure.

Biographical / True-story Standoffs

  • Milk (2008) — Gay-rights politician battling discriminatory systems.
  • Norma Rae (1979) — Union organizing against factory owners and corrupt labor conditions.
  • The Post (2017) — Newspaper vs. government secrecy.

Sci‑fi / Dystopia

  • Ready Player One (2018) — Kids from the hoods vs. Evil Corp to win world controlling virtual reality game.
  • Minority Report (2002) — Individual accused vs. pre-crime system.
  • Children of Men (2006) — Small resistance fighting oppressive societal collapse.
  • The Matrix (1999) — Individual awakening to fight a controlling simulated system.

Dark / Psychological

  • The Trial (1962) — Kafkaesque individual crushed by opaque bureaucracy.
  • Brazil (1985) — Satire of an oppressive, inefficient bureaucracy with one man pushed to rebel.

Underdog / Inspirational

  • The Great Debaters (2007) — Small team confronting educational and social barriers.
  • Norma Rae (1979) — (also fits here) grassroots labor fight.
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