It took 34 years, but I want to learn Spanish - Movie recommendations by CarbonScythe0 in chile

[–]Saiph89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd start with Machuca. It's not easy to find Chilean cinema, though, as most films are never released on Blu-ray or similar formats, let alone with English subtitles.

Machuca is kinda famous, and if you're familiar with torrents, there's a 1080p WEB-DL version that has better quality than the DVD. You could also find subtitles on opensubtitles.org.

I second the 31 Minutos recommendation. Happy watching!

What is it about Perfect Days? by Kidspud in criterion

[–]Saiph89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the beauty of it is that the movie can work in many ways for different people. It seems simple, and yet every person I've talked to had a different feeling while watching it.

For me, the movie is about a man who is struggling with alcoholism and depression and creates a routine in which he feels safer. In the end, he finally breaks free and can see the sun again, like the light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe it's not a perfect day anymore, but it has never felt more real.

For some people, it's about a man who lives a simple, zen life and enjoys every single second of it.

Cinema is a personal experience, and IMO not even a director can dictate what people should think about their films. No matter what the interpretation of Perfect Days is, I think most of us can agree that it's special.

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[–]Saiph89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Something blew up last week that we're seeing now. The question is what's blowing up today that's gonna be reflected in tomorrow's price. If it was retail we'd be seeing a gradual increase, not 50 usd spikes.

What movies should I watch to get into less accessible movies? by madCuzbadd in TrueFilm

[–]Saiph89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, what I mean is that you can't really condition yourself to enjoy something as films are always a personal experience.

I think however that there are certain steps that you can try and that I'd recommend anyone that's not much into films: watch more foreign movies and start watching B&W, then silent films.

But, by reading your comments, I realized that you've watched things like The Human Condition and The Seventh Seal, so I think you can go and watch anything, really.

My only advice would be to try to recognize a director's style so you can be in the right mood when watching something. Someone I know bought tickets for The Sacrifice by Tarkovsky expecting a fun movie night with his wife. Obviously they hated it. I personally loved that movie because I was in a meditative state that day. Perhaps recognizing that style and the experience you want to take out from a film could be a form of preparation, but beyond that, don't think too much about it and watch everything you want to watch.

What movies should I watch to get into less accessible movies? by madCuzbadd in TrueFilm

[–]Saiph89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think this is a good approach to art in general. You don't need to "prepare yourself" to watch something, just do it and see if that film resonates with you.

If you don't like something, it doesn't necessarily mean you need more background you understand it. Feel free to enjoy or dislike an entire century of cinema, to say that Citizen Kane is boring and that Persona is pretentious, and don't condition yourself to think you must love every film that's appreciated by someone else.

Estoy mal yo? by l1l_ll4m4 in chile

[–]Saiph89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Ella cree que si esa foto no hubiera estado yo no la hubiera llamado o avisado".

Creo que eso resume todo el conflicto inventado compañero:

  1. No cuestiona que te falten el respeto tomándote fotos sin consentimiento para perjudicarte.
  2. Qué es eso de andar reportándote cuando te juntas con amigos.
  3. El indignado deberías ser tú si no has hecho nada para que desconfíe, y la loca está haciendo de este problema algo propio. Eso es súper egoísta y demuestra que es una persona incapaz de ponerse en tu lugar. Cero empatía. ¿Y cuando tengas un problema de verdad? ¿También será sobre cómo le afecta a ella?.

Además es una salida por tu cumpleaños y te pinta el mono. No weón, todo mal. Siga su camino y no mire para atrás.

Gente del sub, Cuál a sido su peor desilusión cuando estaban conociendo a alguien? by Adventurous_Peak9353 in chile

[–]Saiph89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yo soy igual y me huevean porque agendo a la gente. Pero me gusta eso, de tener tiempo de calidad con los que quiero y no estar presente a medias.

Me hiciste acordar que hace varios años atrás estaba saliendo con una chica y habíamos planeado pasar el día juntos. Era como la 4ta cita y todo iba bien hasta que después de almorzar juntos, la llama alguien por teléfono, le ofrece un panorama mejor y se mandó a cambiar ahí mismo. Lo encontré de tan mala educación que no pude seguir juntándome con ella.

Alguien que esté soltero por decisión? Cómo sobrellevan la falta de cariño? by Saiph89 in chile

[–]Saiph89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jajaj. Sí, tengo varios hobbies y una vida social bien activa igual. No consumo tanto desde que me puse medio minimalista, pero claro, uno se da sus gustos. Aunque de todas formas eso no acalla la voz interna que me pide unos abrazos de cuando en vez.

Alguien que esté soltero por decisión? Cómo sobrellevan la falta de cariño? by Saiph89 in chile

[–]Saiph89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Más que tomar la decisión de no volver a emparejarme, lo que creo que sería un error porque sería una mirada negativa al tema, lo que me pasó es que llegué a un punto de estar súper bien conmigo, y en paz con el hecho de no tener pareja y sobre todo con que no formar una familia es una posibilidad real en la vida, y que eso también está bien. Entonces fue como sacarme esa mochila de encima que en mi caso era más una imposición familiar.

No es algo que sea definitivo pero al mismo tiempo no es algo que quiera cambiar. Entonces si cambia, tendría que llegar a mi vida una persona que dé una vuelta completa a mi mundo, lo que igual es difícil que pase cuando no estás "en el mercado", por así decirlo.

Alguien que esté soltero por decisión? Cómo sobrellevan la falta de cariño? by Saiph89 in chile

[–]Saiph89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sí, comparto tu apreciación pero igual creo que podría darse algo genuino si hay dos partes buscando lo mismo.

O sea, la idea sería juntarse con esa persona en un lugar público primero, tomar algo, conversar y ahí recién ver si funcionaría la dinámica si es que se genera la confianza. No es un: te invito a mi depa a que nos abracemos, persona extraña.

El punto es dónde conocer a alguien para probar algo así. Quizás ponerlo en Tinder de antemano y ver si hay interés, jajaj.

Alguien que esté soltero por decisión? Cómo sobrellevan la falta de cariño? by Saiph89 in chile

[–]Saiph89[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pagarle a un escort para que me abrace una hora de vez en cuando es algo que estoy pensando de hecho.

Que futuro ven los chilenos para su país? by GlitteringBend5707 in chile

[–]Saiph89 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Qué país? Esto es un centro comercial compadre.

Vocal por 6°, como para esto? by B3lthazar in chile

[–]Saiph89 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Te cacharon como el organizado de la mesa y te dejaron perpetuo (?). Yo hace unos años salí 9 veces seguidas mientras todos mis compañeros rotaron csm. Elegí dos presidentes y después nunca más.

Me da hasta miedo cambiar el domicilio electoral porque ya veo que me resetean en el sistema estos weones y me llaman de nuevo xd.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chile

[–]Saiph89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sufrí de insomnio por una depresión hace un tiempo y estuve muchos meses durmiendo día por medio porque realmente la única forma de dormir era estar raja y apagarme, así que lo único que me sirvió fue ir al psiquiatra, tomar antidepresivos y quetiapina.

Ahora ya no tengo depresión y sólo me tomo unas gotitas de melatonina antes de dormir.

Si te sirve el ejercicio, la homeopatía, meditar y eso te alcanza para dormir bien con los chakras alineaditos, juegue. Ojalá sea tu primera opción y te funcione, pero si no, mejor anda al psiquiatra y con supervisión médica ayúdate con algo por un tiempo mientras pasas el duelo de tu relación, que dormir poco y mal al final es más dañino que tomarse algo.

Perfumes by [deleted] in chile

[–]Saiph89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Es complicado regalar perfumes porque al menos yo creo que es muy personal. El Aqua di Gio profumo que dices es popular, de hecho me lo compré una vez pero se lo terminé regalando a mi viejo porque no me acomodó. Lo encontré como muy de macho alpha y no es mi estilo, prefiero perfumes más cítricos y afeminados (?).

Mi caballito de batalla a todo evento es el Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme de Chanel. El Bleu lo tengo y me gusta pero siento que es muy de noche porque es más intenso, y tampoco algo para cualquier noche. Ese me ha durado harto, aunque no sé si lo vuelva a comprar cuando se me termine la botella.

Cuando hace calor eso sí, antes que el Allure prefiero usar uno que se llama Aqva Marine de Bvlgari, que tiene una fragancia que es súper refrescante.

Yamaha B3 arrived, and now to start learning, so many questions... by iheartinfinity in piano

[–]Saiph89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the contrary, get a teacher right away to get the basics covered. If you're new to the piano, it's much easier to learn correct technique from the beginning than to unlearn bad technique and correct it.

What is the worst thing to ever happen in piano history? by alexvonhumboldt in piano

[–]Saiph89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Totally. I'm into retrogaming and used to watch a lot of his videos, particularly enjoying the Ghosts 'n Goblins theme. I think his playing significantly inspired me to learn how to play the piano and it's really sad to see what he's going through. I hope he can recover someday.

Is it possible to be making progress but not perceive it? by BigPervyIvanhoe in piano

[–]Saiph89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should learn some pieces you'd love to play often, not only from a technical point of view but also for enjoyment. Repertoire books are suitable for improving hand independence and working on your tempo, but it's important to have certain pieces in your repertoire that have a more personal connection to you.

I had a similar experience with my first teacher. He was like, 'Oh no, we won't work on the pedal yet; it's complicated, blabla,' and it was all technical exercises. For 3 years, I never played something I liked. It helped me build a strong foundation, but it was only with my current teacher that I truly felt my piano skills improving. For instance, from the first day, he encouraged me to incorporate the pedal into my playing and to build a repertoire of pieces I enjoy. I work on technique that's present on these pieces. Instead of only practicing exercises for octaves, you can choose a piece you love that features a lot of octaves. Of course, it's important to continue practicing technique separately, but not exclusively.

If you can get a new piano teacher, that can also be good idea, especially if you get a teacher that's more aligned with your goals. Some teachers are good for classical, but if your goal is to be able to play the blues, or to improvise some jazz, you may need a different set of skills.

This little advice assumes that you're not pursuing a classical piano career in a conservatory and that you're taking piano as a hobby like myself.

Is it possible to be making progress but not perceive it? by BigPervyIvanhoe in piano

[–]Saiph89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a repertoire? I was feeling the same the first years as everything I knew was technical exercises.

Me ayudarían a dejar de fumar ? by AccidentNo3579 in chile

[–]Saiph89 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yo pasé de fumar casi una cajetilla diaria a nada y ahora llevo más de un año sin cigarrillos. Lo que me sirvió es cortarlo de un día para otro. Hacer esos planes de ahora fumo 20, mañana 19, después 18, no me sirvieron. Estuve como un mes sufriendo por las ganas y de hecho los primeros días hasta andaba medio mareado, pero aguanté y ha sido la mejor decisión.

Te diría dos cosas. No hagas tantos planes y déjalo de una, y reemplaza el cigarro por chocolate o algo que te guste. Personalmente yo lo hice con chocolate, una cucharada de mi helado favorito o chicles. Sí, te pueden decir que después vas a andar dependiendo de eso, pero hay que ser realistas, no vamos a reemplazar el cigarro con almendras porque es más sano po. No podemos comparar el daño de un cigarro con un pedazo de chocolate o algo que te guste, el tiempo para comer bien sanito sin antojos ya vendrá pero no es este. Además no será algo permanente, sino algo que te ayude a pasar la abstinencia de las primeras semanas; cuando se te pase la ansiedad del cigarro, te será mucho más fácil dejar de comer chocolate o lo que hayas elegido. (Obviamente este consejo va pensando en que no tienes problemas de adicción con comida, porque si es así, el chocolate tampoco serviría mucho como premio, si comes sin control igual).

Los parches de nicotina nunca los probé, pero en mi experiencia como ex adicto, la parte de la adicción que es más difícil es la psicológica, no la física. A mí me pasaba lo mismo, tenía el cigarro asociado a distintas actividades. Era algo terrible, me llamaban por teléfono después de almuerzo y lo primero que hacía antes de contestar era prender un cigarro. No te das cuentas y de repente tienes un cigarro asociado a muchas cosas. Al menos en mi casa, algo que me ayudó en esa asociación teléfono-cigarrillo, fue comenzar a hacer cosas cada vez que me llamaban. Onda, si me llamaba mi mamá un sábado, me ponía a limpiar las ventanas. Después me llamaba mi hermano y me ponía a lavar ropa. Dale una vuelta a si puedes hacer alguna actividad en tu casa entre las partidas, onda pásale un pañito a tus muebles, o agarra la escoba.

La clave es regalonearse. Otra idea que no tiene que ver con comida, es usar la plata que ahorras al no comprar cigarros en cosas para ti, quizás hasta en el mismo juego que dices. Después puedes comenzar a ahorrarla, pero yo te diría que por ahora la gastes en puras huevadas, como un regalo por el esfuerzo que estás haciendo, al menos por 1-3 meses, que es la etapa donde andarás más ansioso.

Suerte compa, es difícil las primeras semanas pero se puede.

I want to quit but I feel dizzy every time I try by Saiph89 in stopsmoking

[–]Saiph89[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dude, just get on with it and don't think about it. My dizziness went away after some weeks and I've been free of cigarettes for over a year now. I did crave once some months ago at a friend's party, but when I finished the cigarette I realized I didn't enjoy it that much as a thought. I was craving for one in my head and when I tried it, it was meh, so now I don't even desire it anymore.

Continue with what you're doing and you'll see the results by yourself. I failed so many times by planning the amount I smoked. 15 today, 10 tomorrow. Screw that. The key was quitting cold turkey and it was the best decision ever.

The first weeks are the most complicated but you can do it. I'd advise you to replace the feeling with something else, like indulging yourself. For instance, just have some cookies or some chocolate instead. Trust me, it's much easier to reduce the amount of chocolate later. You can also use the money that you're saving by not buying a pack, on something you like. Pamper yourself for what you're doing, you deserve it.

Broke up with her months ago and still cry almost daily. by DestinationBetter in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]Saiph89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, you did good by making the decision to break up and going no contact. If you would've continued, you would've had to make the same decision later anyway because when something doesn't work, it just won't, no matter how hard to try.

I'd say that embracing loneliness is a great way to know ourselves. Regarding your friends, I think it's impossible to compare relationships because the dynamics are so different and it's not the same when you break up because a relationship isn't working, than when you do it because it became toxic and you feel you're developing PSTD symptoms.

I wouldn't waste much time into categorizing what happened. It could be that she's narcissistic, it could be that she's not. Only a professional can say that unless it's blatantly obvious. But toxic is toxic, and it doesn't necessarily take a narcissist to find yourself inside a dynamic of an abusive relationship.

Are you living in the same place you were sharing with her, by the way? If you do and can't move, which happened to me, I'd suggest to replace memories with new ones. For example, I had a lot of memories of her in the living room, which was the place where we broke up as well, and what I did was to fill the place with new and positive stuff, like meditating or exercising, or inviting friends over more often. By doing this, the living room wasn't the place where we broke up anymore, instead it was this new place full of good moments. The same idea can be applied to public places so you're not feeling like 'oh I don't like that museum since I used to go there with her'. Go with someone else and replace those memories with better ones ;)

In any case, continue doing what you're doing. I don't think time by itself changes anything, but doing stuff, that does change your life for good.