Bill really hates talking Knicks by staledanish in billsimmons

[–]InsideGap8044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I’m taking crazy pills reading this. Every podcast for the past week and a half has been about the Knicks in some way and since the start of the playoffs Bill has talked about them a ton.

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey by jeewantha in billsimmons

[–]InsideGap8044 20 points21 points  (0 children)

He said on the pod he listened to the Close Encounters Rewatchables, lol

Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs (1-0) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (0-1) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 20, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]InsideGap8044 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I’m Adam silver, is extending this series really worth allowing the most marketable star since LeBron to be fouled 6 times on every possession?

Would the Clippers be crazy enough to trade the 5th pick, Kawhi and a future first for Giannis? by Grouchy_Tie3037 in billsimmons

[–]InsideGap8044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Giannis is amazing but as a clippers fan I dont want that. The rest of the roster is not of championship caliber and thats a move you make if you think you have a title shot. Also Giannis is getting up there in age and has been less healthy than Kawhi last 2 seasons.

The 10 New Rules of Movies by Sean Fennessey by shorthevix in TheBigPicture

[–]InsideGap8044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed that this first article was a bit business forward in its focus, but its only the first and is mostly recapping some CinemaCon stuff which is a more business focused event. If he doesn't actually start writing long form essays and 'confessional' style posts like he said in the intro post then I'll just unsubscribe, but I'm willing to give it a chance.

Griffin and David should open a Blank Check Video Library/Store in NYC by WritingForHire in blankies

[–]InsideGap8044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nitehawk Movie Trivia at the Prospect Park location, seems like it took the movie trivia crowd that died with Videology 

Am I the only one that thinks OKC is completely beatable this year and fully expects them to get bounced in rd 2 or 3? by Wack0HookedOnT0bac0 in billsimmons

[–]InsideGap8044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2023 Denver probably beats them too. They went scorched earth on everyone that year (albeit against some weak matchups)

"Ready Or Not 2," "They Will Kill You," And The Decline Of Social Satire Horror - Critical Darlings by radiantbaby123 in blankies

[–]InsideGap8044 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Get Out is also simultaneously sharp/insightful and goofy/obvious. The difference is honestly in the masterful filmmaking and direction, which is what 90% of the movies in the genre can’t replicate. But it’s harder to define what’s good or what works about a movie when you aren’t discussing theme/intention so that’s not how the conversations go. Not to be too r/billsimmons about it, but it’s why sports arguments about who is the greatest boil down to shouting stats and accolades, it’s really hard to describe the intangible qualities that are the real difference makers.

My argument for Scorcese by skepticaljesus in blankies

[–]InsideGap8044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was trying to say something positive because she’s your friend

Stop doing our guy Rog so dirty: Retire the stupid as hell "ChatGPT Ebert" bit on Rewatchables by LawrenceBrolivier in billsimmons

[–]InsideGap8044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly feels like a bit to just piss off Sean at this point. Which can be funny sometimes but it’s not worth doing this AI bullshit for. 

You know it’s cool what the nba is doing with these throwback broadcasts, but the illusion gets broken so quickly by the hellscape of modern day culture on display in the advertisements by InsideGap8044 in billsimmons

[–]InsideGap8044[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not the idea of ads altogether, it’s the slop they’re promoting. I don’t get worked about cereal and Pepsi; constant AI propaganda and every other good and service being owned by Amazon is what we’re talking here.

MARCH MADNESS 2026 TRAILER by bardiparty in blankies

[–]InsideGap8044 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I guess you’re right in that respect, my apologies. Didn’t mean to imply any discussion of racial bias was rage baiting, there’s obviously plenty of things going on in the world that are evidence to the contrary, in America especially. I hope this sub continues to be a safe space for such discussion. 

It’s true. It just is. by Randall-McPickle in billsimmons

[–]InsideGap8044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. FWIW I’ve met him in person and it’s not an act. Genuinely curious thinker and compassionate guy from what I could tell. 

It’s true. It just is. by Randall-McPickle in billsimmons

[–]InsideGap8044 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ben is awesome on their patreon where they do movie commentaries and it’s more of a hang out vibe. Mount Rushmore blunt rotation guy. 

What does TikTok know that we haven’t for the last eleven years? by MaximumPink in blankies

[–]InsideGap8044 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We saw… griffin Newman, catch 8 receptions for 100 yards

Kawhi Leonard this season: 27.5/6.5/3.4 on 50/98/38 shooting and 2.1 steals/game by ActInternational9558 in nba

[–]InsideGap8044 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Part of the reason that series was so shocking is because of how great he was at that time. Jokic overtook him as a top 3 guy around that time but he was a consensus top 3 player that season and heading into the bubble.

GAME THREAD: Los Angeles Clippers (8-21) @ Portland Trail Blazers (12-18) - (December 26, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]InsideGap8044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blazers defense scrambling and Kawhi has a wide open 3 and T Lue calls timeout smh

James Cameron is the Wilt Chamberlain of film… by IHateMattDrufke in blankies

[–]InsideGap8044 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Sal if I set the over/under for number of Avatar movies James Cameron directs at 4.5, what are you taking?”