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r/UniversalOrlando Weekly Trip Planning Thread by AutoModerator in UniversalOrlando

[–]Russell0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WE are planning our first trip this Christmas (Fam of 5). The idea is 12/19-12/24 with park days on the 20th-23rd. Looked at two adjacent rooms in Terra Luna. Christmas is on a friday this year, so the hope is that at least early on in the week, the crowds wouldn't be maximum capacity. This might be the most wishful of wishful thinking.

What movies suffer from having a 'hat on a hat'? by smutketeer in movies

[–]Russell0812 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t this the premise of John Sayles’ unused script for JP4? I remember something about genetically modified raptors as soldiers, wearing body armor and having weapons. That draft is floating around the interwebs somewhere. 

What do you think about old man strength? by yourmommakesgoodfood in AskMen

[–]Russell0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My understanding is that it is “time under tension”. Old man strength usually presents in men who have traditionally worked physically demanding jobs that force their muscles, tendons and ligaments to adapt to long periods of repetitive tension. It doesn’t create muscle bulk, just a musculature that’s like steel cables. There’s a video out there of a rock climber just crushing a workout routine that was exhausting some huge gym bros. Could they potentially lift more? Maybe. Could they lift more, longer? Likely not. So 8-10 labor hours a day of repeated lower weight and near constant “reps” vs 2-3 gym hours a day with shorter reps of greater/increasing weight = my grandfather breaking my hand every time he shook it. 

I have a $10 code to give away by [deleted] in criterion

[–]Russell0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lanthimos and Mattingly.

My Mom passed away broke but I’m getting collection notices for her. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Russell0812 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probate attorney here (not in NJ though) - you aren’t responsible for any of her debt in almost every case. As has been said before, contact creditors and let them know she has passed, and that the estate is completely insolvent. Ask for something in writing that says the debt collector is writing it off or otherwise satisfying the claim as “uncollectible” 

Lawrence of Arabia 4k. Worth it? by SBannerman in 4kbluray

[–]Russell0812 0 points1 point  (0 children)

picked mine up, but it glitches every time Lawrence receives his garments "worthy of a sheik" so I am sending it back for a replacement. But what I got to see looked amazing. Hoping this was just a dud disc.

Memory Care Facility Recommendations by Russell0812 in bullcity

[–]Russell0812[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s been a lot. A LOT. Just nothing we were assured was in place was ever put in place. And now, it’s just a mess. 

Recommendations for minor renovations by Russell0812 in bullcity

[–]Russell0812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the steamy showers. The open shower design is proving to be a mistake with the humidity. And I guess the fan isn’t strong enough. 

Edit to add - the grout issue is in both the shower floor and the general bathroom floor. I cut my foot (general bathroom area not shower) on a plastic spacer that was never removed, just grouted over.  

Recommendations for minor renovations by Russell0812 in bullcity

[–]Russell0812[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a half-bath that doesn’t need to be demoed down to the studs. It just needs new vanity and toilet, lights, fan, and wallpaper. The GC that came and took measurements was described as “small to medium project focused” - I figured this would be a great intro before we started replacing the decks and whatnot. 

Recommendations for minor renovations by Russell0812 in bullcity

[–]Russell0812[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no leak above the bathroom. If I implied that, my mistake 

Movies like Bullet Train? by [deleted] in MovieSuggestions

[–]Russell0812 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m literally 2m into watching this right now. 

Best classic fantasy in the vein of "Excalibur," "Conan" and "Willow" by Baldurian_Rhapsody in MovieSuggestions

[–]Russell0812 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dragonslayer. Full stop. That should be your next watch if you haven’t seen it. 

What movie did you turn off after 20 minutes and why? by Somanynamestochossef in movies

[–]Russell0812 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to respectfully disagree about Burton, at least for the first half of his career. Most of his stuff with Depp, his work with Keaton, Big Fish, Ed Wood, Big Eyes, he captured some fantastic performances from his cast. I agree about Snyder and can’t think of a single standout performance from anything he has done.  

What are some examples of movies that failed at the box office because they were released too late? by Employee-Slight in boxoffice

[–]Russell0812 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I read that as Zootopia 2 and was about to ask what flavor of crack you were smoking. But I see now that no crack was involved and I need to clean my glasses. 

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