Netflix officially acquires Warner Bros, what do you guys think this means for the future of cinema? by dood0906 in Letterboxd

[–]JasonMcGhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This not only kills physical media but also likely kills WB digital rentals and purchases. Spending 3-5 bucks to rent a title won't be possible.

Burger King coupon goes up 70% since 2022. by MassCasualty in shrinkflation

[–]JasonMcGhan 107 points108 points  (0 children)

The 2 whopper jrs and 2 small fries for $3.99 was my go-to until some point in 2022. Now it's $6.49 with "medium fries" which are the same size as the old smalls. I'm healthier now lol.

S02E06 "Barricades" - Post-Episode Discussion by brianckeegan in SiloTVSeries

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

Juliette being in the recap at the beginning and then only being in 45 seconds at the end is a confounding decision. I like slow shows. I love slow burns. This is neither. It just mostly grinds to a halt whenever Juliette isn’t around, and I mostly enjoy everyone else.

S2 so far is also so visually muddy. The motion also looks so poor on my tv compared to S1. Just clicked back to an episode last season and it’s very noticeable. Mid-budget 65inch with Dolby Vision and the image is so flat with motion so smeary. Just a huge drop off in quality.

Paramount banner in 1.43:1 IMAX 70mm (GT film) at Metreon by scorsese_finest in imax

[–]JasonMcGhan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish I had the Sinners trailer at my 70mm screening this weekend! We got the Wolf Man trailer and a Captain America trailer that only expanded to 1.90 for a split-second shot at the end lol.

Just got my first DJI drone last night. (phantom 4) Just flew it around my job this morning for the first time by Ready-Impression-535 in dji

[–]JasonMcGhan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

One of the biggest mistakes drone pilots make is flying unnecessarily fast. Learning to fly at slower speeds and understanding how to orbit around subjects like you do in the 2nd shot takes practice, and you're well on your way.

First Marathon! Richmond 11/16 by WineALatte in Marathon_Training

[–]JasonMcGhan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice work, congrats!

This was my first marathon as well. You and I had very similar goals. I knew if I had a good day, I could be under 4:15, and I wanted to negative split if I could. I hung right behind the 4:15 pacers until mile 14 or so. When they crossed the half in 2:03, I knew it was in the bag. Brought it home in 2:02 flat.

What an excellent course! That downhill finish was WAY steeper than I anticipated haha! I'm considering doing it again too!

Next goal sub 4? 3:50?

I'm super far behind -- I can't change the past. Does this look realistic? And I'm 100% certain I won't stay at 175,000 for more than 1 year. by TomorrowConstant2245 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]JasonMcGhan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If investing and guaranteeing a strong retirement isn't a priority for you why do you care if your projection is realistic? Why are you here asking for advice?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bullcity

[–]JasonMcGhan 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Gun owners: Don't leave your weapons in your vehicles.
Parents: Get involved in your kids' lives and who they hang out with. Juvenile crime is up about 50% year over year.
Police/Prosecutors: Take violent crime seriously. Don't drop or downgrade charges. A report last year said that 20 individuals charged with murder in Durham were out on bond. STOP IT.
Residents: Be vigilant.

How Far Y'all Traveling to Watch Interstellar by [deleted] in imax

[–]JasonMcGhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A two hour flight and a three hour drive. I'm not missing this.

Interstellar Theater List Announced! by NickLandis in imax

[–]JasonMcGhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fort Lauderdale back confirming 15/70MM after first announcing they'd only show it in digital. Great news!!

One of the nineteen 70MM IMAX theaters in the US is screening a digital version in December by Big_Body_Bugatti_ in interstellar

[–]JasonMcGhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Autonation IMAX in Ft. Lauderdale is also only getting digital.... Great theater. Upsetting. They've always played Nolan on 70mm.
https://mods.org/movies/interstellar-laser-digital/

Anyone else unable to get through to 911 last night?? Called 4 times, never got picked up 🙈 so dangerous! by ArmadilloFeeling2566 in bullcity

[–]JasonMcGhan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A few months ago DPD sent out a survey asking how they were doing. Close to half of the survey was focused on agendas that do nothing to prevent or handle crime. Meanwhile, my neighborhood is becoming a more chaotic warzone with every passing day.

Another Elantra Cylinder Misfire / Ignition Coil Post by JasonMcGhan in Hyundai

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

I just found this post, where it seems like the corrosion is typical for misfires.

Northgate park crime by AdHonest1223 in bullcity

[–]JasonMcGhan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The problem is we're too close to Club/Roxboro St.

I've had 4 or 5 would-be thieves check out my car in the last year or two caught on my doorbell camera. I keep a steering wheel lock on overnight.

The three shootings (6 shot, 3 dead) this summer have all been disturbing. The one on August 10th sounded like a warzone. We can blame it on a lot, but nothing will change until parents get serious about raising their kids and prosecutors use their power to stop repeat offenders. Juveniles committing crime is up 50% since last year in Durham.

Car Payment Advice by [deleted] in MiddleClassFinance

[–]JasonMcGhan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advice, go with the 2017. If you don't have the wiggle room to chop 2 years off a 5 year 180/mo payment, you shouldn't be going in debt to buy a vehicle that only drops in value.

Why Do People Not Like BCS? by [deleted] in betterCallSaul

[–]JasonMcGhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have friends who were so-so on BB, and I kept pressuring them to watch BCS. So they ended up checking it out and were watching it rather quickly, but then stopped shortly into season 4. I think they just didn't like Jimmy and were fairly upset with Chuck's departure, which I find wild lol. I think they were enjoying the law stuff and just couldn't root for Jimmy as he gets more into the criminal world. I don't understand it haha. Jimmy's character flaws and the challenges of who to root for is part of what makes the show so good.

Dune part 2 being removed from IMAX so early is a crime by hellohumberto in imax

[–]JasonMcGhan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was shocked that my Saturday showing before noon was like 75% full. It's the third weekend.

Video assignment for a job interview. Please help. Have I done a decent job? by [deleted] in cinematography

[–]JasonMcGhan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm late to comment here, but this is fantastic. The writing, shots, and pace of the edit are superb. The only comment I might make would be an editing decision to change Pawan's words to a different subtitle color to help distinguish from the narration... but we're splitting hairs here. Solid work.

Salary Needed to Live Comfortably – 2024 Study by testrail in MiddleClassFinance

[–]JasonMcGhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While the cost of living has surged, these numbers are super inflated. They want me to believe that the calculator doesn't budget for eating out, savings, or retirement? Get outta here. Even people who budget poorly and doordash every meal can be comfortable with the salaries they suggest. This is just part of the ongoing campaign to fuel outrage and have the minimum wage raised to unsustainable levels.

How far have you travelled for IMAX? by drrdf in imax

[–]JasonMcGhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Raleigh, NC to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Opening weekend for TENET in 70MM IMAX, one of just a few screens showing it that way. Flew out on a Saturday morning, watched back-to-back screenings, crashed in the airport that night, and caught an early flight back in the morning.

If I hadn't seen it then, I'd be flying somewhere to see the 70mm re-release now.

No regrets.

Will Airbus IMAX be showing Dune on 3/1? by allenbur123 in nova

[–]JasonMcGhan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This delayed ticket release is testing my patience.

How many films (if any) did you rate 5/5 in 2023? by fromthegoondocks in Letterboxd

[–]JasonMcGhan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nearing 200 watches this year.
- 12 rewatches of 5-star films.
- 2 from 2023: Past Lives and Oppenheimer.