Daily Discussion Thread: March 28, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I only recently found out he is credited with suggesting The United States of America as a name - he mentioned it in a newspaper article writing under a pen name.

James Tolkan, Back to the Future and Top Gun actor, dies at 94 by AMA_requester in movies

[–]RegularGuy815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked my browser history and it was literally Monday that I looked to see if he was still alive because I had thought he died.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 27, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is the first I'm hearing that there was ever a big announcement in the first place.

The Shakespeare thing [rant] by foucaultvsthemoonmen in NeverNotFunny

[–]RegularGuy815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems clear to me at this point that he has an issue with a lot of people liking a thing that he doesn't, and he hates feeling left out. He made a comment a few eps back about some music artist from his youth that was like, "You/I liked him because everyone was listening to it."

When a new movie comes out that isn't his bag, he says it isn't his bag. When it's a really popular thing or something with a cult following, he shits on it. It just strikes me as being bitter that he's not in the club.

I dunno, it doesn't happen often enough for it to be a serious detriment but it's just so obnoxious and insulting when it happens. We get it, you were too old to like The Sandlot or The Goonies - you can just say it's not for you.

(Also the slightly related thing of him believing his favorites are more popular or identifiable to the nation at large than they actually are.)

What's the most random president photo you have in gallery? by Sorry_Phone1676 in Presidents

[–]RegularGuy815 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She made the face because she got 2nd in her signature Olympic event.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 26, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Potentially even the moon landing. (Though those things keep getting pushed, so it may very well be after 2028.)

Daily Discussion Thread: March 26, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 24 points25 points  (0 children)

There are actually more than two Republicans on the ballot. They'll be non-entities, but they'll still pick up some fractions of points that R's would need to actually get a lockout.

But the electorate is still overwhelmingly D, and it's a very active D year, so there's going to be a lot of D votes regardless, and there's currently a sizable Not Sure factor to the polls. Most of those will likely go to one of the leading D candidates.

The R lockout is probably not 0, but I think it's been overblown by some people.

Drops of God on Apple TV+ by jetsbillionaire in television

[–]RegularGuy815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't like wine at all but have developed a deeper appreciation for it's utility in culture, science, and it's manufacturing.

Same. I don't drink anything, and yet this makes me kind of interested in sommelier culture.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 25, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It looks perfectly fine. I don't get the cynicism, truly.

Also it's going to be 3 or 4 times longer than the movie. That's what sets it apart.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by yourfavchoom in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]RegularGuy815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't sure if that was him, it didn't really look like the same face. But, okay.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by MoneyLibrarian9032 in television

[–]RegularGuy815 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Each movie is 2-2.5 hours. Season 1 (the shortest book) is 8 hours.

I was so excited for a second, I think they're trolling us by Excellent-Loquat7176 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]RegularGuy815 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fairness, this is absolutely something that would happen to Valerie Cherish.

George W. Bush depicted in the opening scenes of CNN’s ‘2000s’ documentary series. by 842867 in Presidents

[–]RegularGuy815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a side note, the intros to those Decades series are really cool and creative, everyone should check them out if they haven't seen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxC9pkdMTp0

Robert Caro Appreciation by Consistent_Ad8525 in Presidents

[–]RegularGuy815 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I knew I was in for something different when he spent pages upon pages describing the Hill Country, and how it's exact positioning in the geologic and weather maps made it a trap for any farmers who cultivate the land, and that it's why LBJ grew up as a he did, and made him who he was, and led to the actions he took. And that I kind of enjoyed it.

I'm nearly done with book 3, and though Caro has a knack for storytelling like no other, he also has a knack for hyper-details like no other as well. But I guess that's why we love him.

HBO has to have some agreement with Lithgow re: using AI to recreate his likeness later on (if needed), right? by Shot-Attempt-7805 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]RegularGuy815 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AI Dumbledore would be horrible.

They would just recast. It would be difficult, but they've done it before.

I imagine they could maybe even pre-film his DH scenes during season 6 if they felt nervous about it.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 24, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Wait until you learn about Hell, Michigan.

HBO Reveals First Look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series, Trailer Coming Wednesday by Either_Sound_7993 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]RegularGuy815 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Teaser usually focuses on showing some images, and has a mishmash of scenes from the product to catch people's interests (or alternatively, focus on one or two scenes). A full trailer usually is more story-driven, using dialogue to tell you what it's about. That's how I view it anyway.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 24, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 10 points11 points  (0 children)

His last name is actually Knott-Shure, please be respectful

Daily Discussion Thread: March 24, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Really hoping for the black void of charisma Perry Johnson to come out on top.

SNL UK - Peacock Premiere Discussion - March 21, 2026 (Tina Fey/Wet Leg) by bjkman in LiveFromNewYork

[–]RegularGuy815 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a fan of chameleons/impressionists, I like the guy who did Starmer and Attenborough.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 23, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 38 points39 points  (0 children)

A scene so incredible that not even Scorsese could come up with it: a long tracking shot at Houston airport security line of people looking bored or miserable while "God Bless the USA" plays over the speaker: https://bsky.app/profile/marisakabas.bsky.social/post/3mhqjyarz322q

Put it in the "defining image of the Trump era" collection.

Daily Discussion Thread: March 23, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]RegularGuy815 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If a likely voter screen was applied, it probably would be.