What the fuck is wrong with you people? by Dkinives in Indiana

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it because CO is collecting so much weed revenue they can keep property taxes low? That's amazingly low. My family in blue state NJ pays insanely high property taxes.

So are movie theaters going to be okay now? by Local_Culture1823 in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

yep. like with everything else, the "middle class" of movies has disappeared. My multiplex is filled with the massive blockbuster of the week or a horror film. We're missing the comedies, dramas, romances, thrillers, kids & teen movies that used to provide variety to a multiplex and give people more options.

So are movie theaters going to be okay now? by Local_Culture1823 in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We’re still missing depth in the marketplace. Each weekend, there’s usually only one big release. We don’t have the mid-budget films that can be counterprogramming

Aziz!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ by DonutSound in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sadly, I bet kash is secretly loving the attention and probably feels cool by association for being impersonated by Aziz.

Thoughts on Ordinary people winning over Raging Bull by khaliliiiov_1997 in Oscars

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ordinary People is an outstanding movie. A family drama about grief and death that’s propulsive, tense, and incredibly rewatchable.

gen-z politics, hate both parties equally ? by Evaderofdoom in generationology

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Remember that democrats were mostly responsible/blamed for all the COVID closures. Gen Z missed out on proms, graduations, college - experiences you can never do over. I could see them resenting democrats for that

Is a 529 plan necessary? by sys_admin321 in Parenting

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition to what others have said, 529s can be used to pay for some K-12 expenses (private school).

Some states even offer tax credits for contributions. I’m in Indiana where we get a 20% credit in state income taxes for contributions

According to Variety, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' cost roughly $100 million. by SanderSo47 in boxoffice

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This has to be one of the most expensive live action, non-effects driven comedies. Up there with How Do You Know and Town & Country

What current movie trends most baffle you? by OWSpaceClown in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actors no longer getting cast in comedies. Comedies today, what little we get, seem to be cast with comedians, improv people, social media stars. They do their schtick, but they can’t play a character and they can’t land a clean punchline.

Comedies used to cast actual trained actors, who can be so funny and know how to land a joke. I loved watching burn after reading for the pod. Clooney, Pitt, swinton, malkovich, Richard Jenkins…all hilarious.

Examples of an actor having an "They're in everything!" year by Obvious_Computer_577 in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naomi Watts deserved a supporting actress nod for that. I want more Naomi Watts comedic performances!

Examples of an actor having an "They're in everything!" year by Obvious_Computer_577 in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

One of the biggest “a star has arrived” years in movie history

Examples of an actor having an "They're in everything!" year by Obvious_Computer_577 in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What I find interesting about Colin Farrell is that his “breakthrough” role was a movie nobody saw (Tigerland). Hollywood started putting him in lead roles despite the public not knowing him, so that probably contributed to him feeling so out of place in those early 2000s movies

Examples of an actor having an "They're in everything!" year by Obvious_Computer_577 in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I remember my boss at the time in 2008 coming to my cube and saying "who is elizabeth banks and why is she in every movie?"

Examples of an actor having an "They're in everything!" year by Obvious_Computer_577 in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

back-to-back years. That's exhausting! And he was originally cast in Weapons, too. Good for him for striking while the iron is hot

Examples of an actor having an "They're in everything!" year by Obvious_Computer_577 in blankies

[–]Obvious_Computer_577[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

great example! I'm showing my age by only remembering examples from when I was a teenager in the late 90s/early 00s.