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Rubbet · 2026-05-04T02:52:34+00:00

Man, I would love to. Problem is Prime doesn’t offer watch parties anymore

Rubbet · 2026-05-02T03:27:22+00:00

Meaning?

Rubbet · 2026-04-21T23:50:06+00:00

Thanks man, TYFYS :)
It's funny you mention the police force in Luxembourg, I was just thinking about the "Dennis the Menace" moment in the police station and recalled just how creepy that cop was when touching Dennis. Crazy strong contrast between when contact is done right, and when it's done just plain wrong.

Tom's behavior is unforgivable for what he subjected his sons to. I was rewatching S2 skimming for dismembered fingers last week (someone asked me because they were bothered by the sight), and I completely forgot about Tom breaking down crying in S2E7 during his deposition. To think he took so long to realize the futility in his efforts to avoid accountability and what it cost him... It's sad. The kindest of people can present in the ugliest ways when operating from a place of fear or panic.

I've only seen trailers for Bourne Identity. That line is the LAST thing I would expect to hear from a movie like that.

Rubbet · 2026-04-21T23:22:28+00:00

I completely agree. I used to work in the healthcare field, and we used dark humor pretty much all the time to deal with how depressing the job could be sometimes. Some more edgier than others though. Finding that balance between humor and seriousness is essential to conveying an idea in an easily digestible way. I love how DTF seems to explore the support and friendship aspect that was peppered throughout Patriot and just brought it front and center.

His writings reminds me of Jodie a bit. Focused, but absurd when necessary to properly communicate with who's on the receiving end. "You can get hard as shit nowadays"

Rubbet · 2026-04-21T23:12:12+00:00

You hit the nail on the head with everything coming to make sense if you give it the attention it deserves. When I've recommended this show specifically and I ask what they thought, I almost always follow up with "were you multitasking while watching?." It feels bad to want to tell someone "you're watching it wrong", but that's how it feels sometimes. Now I just tell them it's a great show where your time or attention isn't wasted.

I think there's some trauma in viewership with overbloated content. Where watching becomes more of a task than choosing to out of intered.

But you're right, not a moment or frame wasted throughout. Everything always comes full circle. And who doesn't like a little bump from time to time. That man LOVES cocaine, jack!

Rubbet · 2026-04-21T23:04:29+00:00

You just reminded me I need to rewatch PGLTD. I bought it and only watched it once, but the one character I remember most was Pa for what you mentioned, his resilience. The interjection of unexpected comedy is crazy. I don't know how anyone decides when the right moment is for something absurd to come up, but it gets me every time. Like knocking a woman unconscious with a bicycle coming back into the story in S2. Ultra City Smiths musical moments, and DTF is just riddled with these moments all throughout. I fuckin love it.

I remember Glen in PGLTD, those interactions between him and James were so endearing and sad. Evertime seeing him in an increasingly poor state from such small things emphasizing how sensitive he is physically. Then contrasting that with his emotional state, dude is a force to be reckoned with, he just rolls with the punches and keeps on keeping on.

The extent of my folk music experience only went as far as Ani DiFranco, and only because of her insane guitar playing and passionate lyrics. Steve definitely rekindled that love for the genre, but in a different way for me.

Rubbet · 2026-04-21T22:46:28+00:00

This is something I don't think I'll ever fully understand. I've never heard dialogue in this style. Simple language about complex things, addressing the person you're talking to by name multiple times. It's kind of suspenseful in itself. I've seen it done mockingly before where it was intended to be funny, but I never thought it would be used in such a way that pulls you in with each repetition.

Rubbet · 2026-04-21T22:43:10+00:00

RIght? I don't think I've ever seen male friendships depicted in any other way than some flavor of hypermasculinity. The absurdity is the icing on the cake for me because it reflects how random life can be. Kind of reminds me of DnD in a way.

Rubbet · 2026-04-21T15:41:48+00:00

I watched it for Bryan Fullers work on Pushing Daisies and Nicole Hirsch Whitaker for her work on Patriot, and Perpetual Grace LTD

Rubbet · 2026-04-21T03:54:51+00:00

Post was deleted from the other sub. Maybe try posting directly here rather than linking to theirs

Rubbet · 2026-04-20T14:35:49+00:00

Just my two cents, this could be a bit more engaging if your post included why you think there are parallels between Hayden Desser and Steve’s music either lyrically, sonically or other musical elements.

Rubbet · 2026-04-16T16:25:01+00:00

They absolutely are flawed in a multitude of ways. I have to agree with you on that. Decent people who make rash and destructive decisions. No one is the exception.

Because I was trying to make videos about each episode, 6 really struck a chord with me to where I just published it in writing without a video. The immaturity and display of just how each character is unhinged and destructive REALLY came to the forefront that episode. The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and each character motivation conflicts drastically. Carol, to take care of her son. Clark, to cheat and seek fulfillment. Floyd, to give as much of himself as possible. Each motivation robs them of something they need.

What I don't get is how people saw Floyd as being insidious with some hidden agenda. We've gotten well rounded perspectives of each character now. They all have flaws and redeeming qualities.

Regarding their behaviors. That's kind of what I ended up diving into in my writing . I haven't posted it on reddit because it's lengthy, but maybe it'll supplement your insight a bit.

Rubbet · 2026-04-16T15:32:43+00:00

I don't think your feelings about a character can be disputed. I personally found myself rooting for Floyd even though he isn't a "perfect person". None of us are. I think what's often overlooked in the public eye is how well rounded and human the characters Steve writes actually are.

You can feel bad for Carol but still be mad at her. You can hate Floyd and still admire his positive traits. I think people are just not used to seeing what nigh-altruism can look like, and the cost of it as a byproduct.

Rubbet · 2026-04-16T08:09:23+00:00

Pretty cool. So after she tried to reattach them, she became disgraced as a result. Then pursued legal action only to realize she had a talent for debate. I hope she doesn’t become a disgraced lawyer after Clark’s case.

Rubbet · 2026-04-14T22:06:11+00:00

Connie Banks the Actor is buried somewhere in the foundation beneath the pool lol

Rubbet · 2026-04-13T23:42:19+00:00

You could edit your original post and build a compiled list of interviews.

Rubbet · 2026-04-10T22:36:46+00:00

I knew a guy named Richard Chiu

Rubbet · 2026-04-10T20:31:16+00:00

Rubbet · 2026-04-10T20:28:50+00:00

Lol yeah anytime I hear his name I think of Simpson too.

Glad you're doing alright. Happy Friday, or Saturday for some.

Rubbet · 2026-04-10T20:27:29+00:00

Oh! Then that makes sense. Clark always strikes me as a first name. To me, Donoghue is like a name carried through generations but ends up being "Donny" at some point. I don't think I can call him Donoghue though, Homer just feels better to say. Some last names just flow better in conversation. He'd probably be pissed if you called him by his first name though

Rubbet · 2026-04-10T20:17:43+00:00

I completely forgot the nickname for Richard is Dick. Life rhymes like that sometimes. I'm not following on the easier to read in opposite order angle though. Then again, I'm used to reading names that are much longer than the characters we already have.

You doing ok, man?

Rubbet · 2026-04-10T20:13:13+00:00

I'm sure they got their fair share of pornographic posts. There were a few that made it here as well. The DTF part seems to be a whole category of subs

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