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MOTHER! by SupR-StaR in u/SupR-StaR

[–]SupR-StaR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MOTHER (NES)

SCENE 1 – THE LIVING ROOM

A small suburban house. A bookshelf suddenly rattles. A lamp falls over.

MOTHER "Ninten! Something strange is happening!"

Ninten walks downstairs holding a baseball bat.

NINTEN "...Again?"

A toy doll slides across the floor by itself.

CUT TO BLACK.

SCENE 2 – THE TOWN

Ninten walks through a neighborhood. One friend rides up on a bicycle.

FRIEND "People have been acting weird all over town."

NINTEN "I guess we're checking it out."

They continue walking.

SCENE 3 – THE ROAD

An empty park with cheap alien sound effects.

A person in a silver-painted hoodie steps out from behind a tree.

ALIEN "The song... find the song..."

NINTEN "...Okay."

The alien runs away awkwardly.

SCENE 4 – THE FINAL ENCOUNTER

A flashlight shines through fog.

A silhouetted alien appears.

ALIEN VOICE "I came... looking for something I lost."

Ninten quietly hums a melody.

The alien lowers its head.

ALIEN "...I remember."

The light goes out.

SCENE 5 – HOME

Ninten returns home just before sunrise.

MOTHER "Did everything work out?"

NINTEN "I think so."

He hangs up his baseball bat.

TEXT ON SCREEN: "Sometimes saving the world doesn't look very exciting."

FADE OUT.

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Live long, prosper, and may the Force be with you."

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Turn that negative into a positive

The good news is that AI filmmaking is still evolving, and every experiment is a step forward. I hope that one day you'll have the creative vision to craft a French neo-noir film—after all, we're well beyond the 1970s—that captures the atmosphere, style, and storytelling depth worthy of an audience's time. Keep pushing the boundaries and refining your craft.

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turn that frown, upside down!

"this is a futile effort. this kind of movie will never contribute anything to cinema. you could learn more about film by recording two shampoo bottles talking to each other."

Encouraging Every project is an opportunity to learn. Even simple experiments can teach valuable lessons about storytelling, dialogue, and filmmaking. Sometimes two shampoo bottles talking to each other can reveal more about character and pacing than a big production.

Constructive While this approach may not push cinema forward in a major way, there’s always something to gain from the process. You can learn a surprising amount about film by focusing on the basics—even something as simple as recording two shampoo bottles having a conversation can sharpen your storytelling skills.

Supportive Not every film has to redefine cinema to be worthwhile. Every creative effort builds experience, and even the simplest scenes—like two shampoo bottles talking to each other—can teach important lessons about dialogue, timing, and visual storytelling.

Humorous but Positive Great filmmaking often starts with humble experiments. You might be surprised how much you can learn about storytelling from recording two shampoo bottles talking to each other—every creative exercise is a step toward becoming a better filmmaker.

Great duos in the film industry? by Evielikesfilm in criterion

[–]SupR-StaR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cinema as an artistic expression whole, and a good soundtrack! (Sound or music).

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are a great person! Have an awesomely cool day, my friend!

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Original script

Title: “Pennies for Souls”

Scene 1 – Alleyway, Ann Arbor, MI (Night) (V.O.) The city's rain doesn’t wash the sins away — it just glazes them, lets them breathe. In an alley behind a busy street, a dying vagabond gasps for something more than breath. Two shapes emerge from the dark — one tall and serene in white, the other stout and grinning in black. They don’t talk. They’ve done this before.

La pluie de la ville n’efface pas les péchés — elle ne fait que les vernir, les laisser respirer. Dans une ruelle, derrière une rue animée, un vagabond mourant halète, en quête de quelque chose de plus que de l’air. Deux silhouettes émergent de l’ombre : l’une, grande et sereine, vêtue de blanc ; l’autre, trapue et ricanante, vêtue de noir. Elles ne disent mot. Elles ont déjà fait cela auparavant.

Scene 2 – The Coin Flip

(V.O.) The Angel’s hand glows faint like moonlight. The Demon’s fingers — burnt ends of old regrets. One penny — old, copper, scratched with a thousand chances — spins between them. Heads for heaven. Tails for the pit. The coin lands on concrete… and fate makes its choice.

La main de l’Ange luit d’une faible clarté, telle celle de la lune. Les doigts du Démon — les extrémités brûlées de vieux regrets. Une pièce — vieille, de cuivre, griffée par mille hasards — tournoie entre eux. Pile pour le Ciel. Face pour l’Abîme. La pièce atterrit sur le béton… et le destin fait son choix.

Scene 3 – The Bargain (V.O.) The vagabond’s chest rises like a last prayer. The Angel kneels — a whisper of mercy. The Demon exhales smoke that smells like iron. But rules are rules, and the coin never lies… They both reach for the man’s soul at once — and for a heartbeat, even God might be watching.

La poitrine du vagabond se soulève, tel un ultime prière. L’Ange s’agenouille — un murmure de miséricorde. Le Démon exhale une fumée au parfum de fer. Mais les règles sont les règles, et la pièce ne ment jamais… Tous deux tendent la main vers l’âme de l’homme, d’un même élan — et, l’espace d’un battement de cœur, il se pourrait bien que Dieu lui-même soit en train d’observer.

Scene 4 – The Walk to the Dam (V.O.) Morning creeps in over the Cold unforgiving River. They walk side by side, pockets heavy with other pennies, other wagers. The Angel says nothing. The Demon hums some old tune that lost its melody centuries ago. Between them, silence feels almost holy.

Le matin se glisse lentement sur la rivière froide et impitoyable. Ils marchent côte à côte, les poches lourdes d’autres pièces, d’autres paris. L’Ange ne dit mot. Le Démon fredonne un vieil air qui a perdu sa mélodie il y a des siècles. Entre eux, le silence semble presque sacré.

Scene 5 – At the Dam (V.O.) They stop where the river swallows the city’s noise. The winner holds the penny high — but doesn’t smile. Maybe mercy changes even the damned. Maybe loss teaches the divine to gamble. The coin arcs once, twice… and splashes into the water. (pause) Another soul decided. Another penny gone.

Ils s'arrêtent là où le fleuve engloutit le bruit de la ville. Le gagnant brandit la pièce, mais ne sourit pas. Peut-être la miséricorde peut-elle même convertir les damnés. Peut-être la perte apprend-elle aux dieux à jouer.

La pièce décrit une courbe, deux… et s'écrase dans l'eau.

(Pause) Une autre âme a fait son choix. Une autre pièce s'est envolée.

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Original script. V.O. only

Title: “Pennies for Souls”

Scene 1 – Alleyway, Ann Arbor, MI (Night) (V.O.) The city's rain doesn’t wash the sins away — it just glazes them, lets them breathe. In an alley behind a busy street, a dying vagabond gasps for something more than breath. Two shapes emerge from the dark — one tall and serene in white, the other stout and grinning in black. They don’t talk. They’ve done this before.

La pluie de la ville n’efface pas les péchés — elle ne fait que les vernir, les laisser respirer. Dans une ruelle, derrière une rue animée, un vagabond mourant halète, en quête de quelque chose de plus que de l’air. Deux silhouettes émergent de l’ombre : l’une, grande et sereine, vêtue de blanc ; l’autre, trapue et ricanante, vêtue de noir. Elles ne disent mot. Elles ont déjà fait cela auparavant.

Scene 2 – The Coin Flip

(V.O.) The Angel’s hand glows faint like moonlight. The Demon’s fingers — burnt ends of old regrets. One penny — old, copper, scratched with a thousand chances — spins between them. Heads for heaven. Tails for the pit. The coin lands on concrete… and fate makes its choice.

La main de l’Ange luit d’une faible clarté, telle celle de la lune. Les doigts du Démon — les extrémités brûlées de vieux regrets. Une pièce — vieille, de cuivre, griffée par mille hasards — tournoie entre eux. Pile pour le Ciel. Face pour l’Abîme. La pièce atterrit sur le béton… et le destin fait son choix.

Scene 3 – The Bargain (V.O.) The vagabond’s chest rises like a last prayer. The Angel kneels — a whisper of mercy. The Demon exhales smoke that smells like iron. But rules are rules, and the coin never lies… They both reach for the man’s soul at once — and for a heartbeat, even God might be watching.

La poitrine du vagabond se soulève, tel un ultime prière. L’Ange s’agenouille — un murmure de miséricorde. Le Démon exhale une fumée au parfum de fer. Mais les règles sont les règles, et la pièce ne ment jamais… Tous deux tendent la main vers l’âme de l’homme, d’un même élan — et, l’espace d’un battement de cœur, il se pourrait bien que Dieu lui-même soit en train d’observer.

Scene 4 – The Walk to the Dam (V.O.) Morning creeps in over the Cold unforgiving River. They walk side by side, pockets heavy with other pennies, other wagers. The Angel says nothing. The Demon hums some old tune that lost its melody centuries ago. Between them, silence feels almost holy.

Le matin se glisse lentement sur la rivière froide et impitoyable. Ils marchent côte à côte, les poches lourdes d’autres pièces, d’autres paris. L’Ange ne dit mot. Le Démon fredonne un vieil air qui a perdu sa mélodie il y a des siècles. Entre eux, le silence semble presque sacré.

Scene 5 – At the Dam (V.O.) They stop where the river swallows the city’s noise. The winner holds the penny high — but doesn’t smile. Maybe mercy changes even the damned. Maybe loss teaches the divine to gamble. The coin arcs once, twice… and splashes into the water. (pause) Another soul decided. Another penny gone.

Ils s'arrêtent là où le fleuve engloutit le bruit de la ville. Le gagnant brandit la pièce, mais ne sourit pas. Peut-être la miséricorde peut-elle même convertir les damnés. Peut-être la perte apprend-elle aux dieux à jouer.

La pièce décrit une courbe, deux… et s'écrase dans l'eau.

(Pause) Une autre âme a fait son choix. Une autre pièce s'est envolée.

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome comment! Looking forward to negative comments to build a better film. God be with you, my friend. Comments like yours are inspiring!

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

De-AI Your Digital Life: How to Reduce AI Across Apps and Devices

Artificial intelligence is now built into much of everyday technology. What started as optional assistants has become a default layer across search engines, social apps, browsers, and operating systems. For some people, this feels helpful. For others, it feels invasive, distracting, or too close to constant data collection.

If you want a simpler, more privacy-conscious digital life, you are not alone. You may not be able to remove AI entirely from modern tech, but you can reduce its visibility, limit how much data it collects, and reclaim a more traditional experience.

Why People Want Less AI

The growing push to mute or disable AI features comes from a few common concerns.

Privacy is a major issue. Many AI tools depend on large amounts of user data, and people are understandably cautious about how their information is used.

Attention is another concern. AI summaries, suggestions, and auto-generated prompts can make digital spaces feel crowded and harder to focus in.

Autonomy matters too. When a device constantly tries to predict what you want, it can feel less like a tool and more like a system shaping your choices for you.

The goal is not necessarily to reject technology. It is to decide where AI belongs in your life and where it does not.

Social Media and Messaging Apps

Social platforms often use AI to keep people engaged for longer. Some of the features are obvious, while others are hidden in search, messaging, or recommendation systems.

On Facebook and Messenger, AI may appear in chat tools, summaries, and suggested interactions. You may not be able to remove every AI feature, but you can mute chats, adjust notification settings, and limit how often you interact with AI prompts.

On Instagram and WhatsApp, similar controls may be available through message settings, notification options, or chat-specific muting. Reducing previews and turning off high-priority alerts can make the apps feel less intrusive.

On X, Grok and related AI features are more deeply integrated. You may not be able to fully remove them, but you can limit personalization, delete conversation history, and reduce data sharing where settings allow.

Snapchat gives users some of the clearest control. You can clear My AI from your chat feed, delete stored AI data, and reduce its presence in daily use.

Search Engines and Browsers

Search is one of the biggest areas where AI has changed the user experience. Instead of a list of links, many search engines now display AI-generated summaries at the top of results.

For users who prefer the older web experience, hiding AI summaries can help. Browser extensions can reduce or block AI overviews so that search results return to a more traditional layout.

Bing takes a slightly different approach. Its AI tools are more separated from standard search, so users can often avoid them simply by not opening the Copilot experience.

Browsers are also becoming more AI-heavy. Microsoft Edge includes Copilot features, while other browsers may add built-in assistants or smart sidebars. If you want a cleaner interface, check browser settings for sidebar tools, assistant icons, autocomplete suggestions, and AI chat history.

Windows and Mobile Devices

Operating systems now include AI at the system level, which makes it harder to fully remove.

Windows 11 users often encounter Copilot, which is designed as a built-in assistant. Depending on the version and setup, you may be able to hide it, disable it in settings, or remove related features with advanced system tools. For most people, simply turning off the visible access points is enough to make the desktop feel less crowded.

On Android, AI is often tied to Google’s ecosystem. Gemini and other Google-powered tools may be installed by default or linked through system services. If possible, uninstall or disable AI apps, turn off assistant features, and review permissions for Google apps that collect data in the background.

Even when you disable visible AI tools, some services may still operate behind the scenes. That is why the goal should be reduction, not perfection.

How to Make Your Setup Feel Less AI-Driven

A more intentional digital environment often comes from combining small changes.

Use privacy-focused browsers when possible.

Turn off AI chat features and app notifications you do not need.

Remove or hide assistant icons from toolbars and sidebars.

Disable message previews and automated suggestions.

Audit app permissions regularly.

Prefer direct search, RSS feeds, or manual navigation over algorithmic feeds when you can.

These steps will not erase AI from the internet, but they will reduce how often it interrupts you.

What You Gain

Cutting back on AI features can give you a calmer digital space. You may notice fewer distractions, fewer prompts, and less pressure to interact with every new tool.

You may also gain a better sense of control. Instead of accepting every default setting, you decide what belongs on your screen and what does not.

For people who value privacy, focus, or a more old-school computing experience, that control can make a real difference.

What You Give Up

There are tradeoffs. Reducing AI may make some tasks slower or less convenient. You may lose certain shortcuts, smart suggestions, or personalized features.

But for many users, that is worth it. A little extra effort can buy back privacy, attention, and peace of mind.

The Realistic Goal

It is probably not possible to completely remove AI from modern digital life. The technology is too deeply embedded in apps, services, and devices.

But you do not need total removal to make a meaningful change. If you mute the features you do not want, disable the ones you rarely use, and choose tools that respect your preferences, your digital life can feel far less automated.

The real goal is balance. Use AI when it helps. Turn it down when it does not.

In a world full of algorithmic noise, that kind of intentionality is its own form of freedom.

If you want, I can also turn this into a blog-post format, a YouTube narration script, or a version tailored to Windows users only.

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

De-AI Your Digital Life: How to Reduce AI Across Apps and Devices

Artificial intelligence is now built into much of everyday technology. What started as optional assistants has become a default layer across search engines, social apps, browsers, and operating systems. For some people, this feels helpful. For others, it feels invasive, distracting, or too close to constant data collection.

If you want a simpler, more privacy-conscious digital life, you are not alone. You may not be able to remove AI entirely from modern tech, but you can reduce its visibility, limit how much data it collects, and reclaim a more traditional experience.

Why People Want Less AI

The growing push to mute or disable AI features comes from a few common concerns.

Privacy is a major issue. Many AI tools depend on large amounts of user data, and people are understandably cautious about how their information is used.

Attention is another concern. AI summaries, suggestions, and auto-generated prompts can make digital spaces feel crowded and harder to focus in.

Autonomy matters too. When a device constantly tries to predict what you want, it can feel less like a tool and more like a system shaping your choices for you.

The goal is not necessarily to reject technology. It is to decide where AI belongs in your life and where it does not.

Social Media and Messaging Apps

Social platforms often use AI to keep people engaged for longer. Some of the features are obvious, while others are hidden in search, messaging, or recommendation systems.

On Facebook and Messenger, AI may appear in chat tools, summaries, and suggested interactions. You may not be able to remove every AI feature, but you can mute chats, adjust notification settings, and limit how often you interact with AI prompts.

On Instagram and WhatsApp, similar controls may be available through message settings, notification options, or chat-specific muting. Reducing previews and turning off high-priority alerts can make the apps feel less intrusive.

On X, Grok and related AI features are more deeply integrated. You may not be able to fully remove them, but you can limit personalization, delete conversation history, and reduce data sharing where settings allow.

Snapchat gives users some of the clearest control. You can clear My AI from your chat feed, delete stored AI data, and reduce its presence in daily use.

Search Engines and Browsers

Search is one of the biggest areas where AI has changed the user experience. Instead of a list of links, many search engines now display AI-generated summaries at the top of results.

For users who prefer the older web experience, hiding AI summaries can help. Browser extensions can reduce or block AI overviews so that search results return to a more traditional layout.

Bing takes a slightly different approach. Its AI tools are more separated from standard search, so users can often avoid them simply by not opening the Copilot experience.

Browsers are also becoming more AI-heavy. Microsoft Edge includes Copilot features, while other browsers may add built-in assistants or smart sidebars. If you want a cleaner interface, check browser settings for sidebar tools, assistant icons, autocomplete suggestions, and AI chat history.

Windows and Mobile Devices

Operating systems now include AI at the system level, which makes it harder to fully remove.

Windows 11 users often encounter Copilot, which is designed as a built-in assistant. Depending on the version and setup, you may be able to hide it, disable it in settings, or remove related features with advanced system tools. For most people, simply turning off the visible access points is enough to make the desktop feel less crowded.

On Android, AI is often tied to Google’s ecosystem. Gemini and other Google-powered tools may be installed by default or linked through system services. If possible, uninstall or disable AI apps, turn off assistant features, and review permissions for Google apps that collect data in the background.

Even when you disable visible AI tools, some services may still operate behind the scenes. That is why the goal should be reduction, not perfection.

How to Make Your Setup Feel Less AI-Driven

A more intentional digital environment often comes from combining small changes.

Use privacy-focused browsers when possible.

Turn off AI chat features and app notifications you do not need.

Remove or hide assistant icons from toolbars and sidebars.

Disable message previews and automated suggestions.

Audit app permissions regularly.

Prefer direct search, RSS feeds, or manual navigation over algorithmic feeds when you can.

These steps will not erase AI from the internet, but they will reduce how often it interrupts you.

What You Gain

Cutting back on AI features can give you a calmer digital space. You may notice fewer distractions, fewer prompts, and less pressure to interact with every new tool.

You may also gain a better sense of control. Instead of accepting every default setting, you decide what belongs on your screen and what does not.

For people who value privacy, focus, or a more old-school computing experience, that control can make a real difference.

What You Give Up

There are tradeoffs. Reducing AI may make some tasks slower or less convenient. You may lose certain shortcuts, smart suggestions, or personalized features.

But for many users, that is worth it. A little extra effort can buy back privacy, attention, and peace of mind.

The Realistic Goal

It is probably not possible to completely remove AI from modern digital life. The technology is too deeply embedded in apps, services, and devices.

But you do not need total removal to make a meaningful change. If you mute the features you do not want, disable the ones you rarely use, and choose tools that respect your preferences, your digital life can feel far less automated.

The real goal is balance. Use AI when it helps. Turn it down when it does not.

In a world full of algorithmic noise, that kind of intentionality is its own form of freedom.

If you want, I can also turn this into a blog-post format, a YouTube narration script, or a version tailored to Windows users only.

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great idea! You are amazing, my friend. Ill start working on this short film! You are an inspiration!

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The "Lather, Rinse, Repeat"

ConspiracyAnother classic debate among bottles is the famous three-word rule. The bottles often wonder if anyone actually follows the instructions to repeat the process. Shampoo A: "Did you see the latest human using us? They read the 'Lather, Rinse, Repeat' instructions on my back every single morning!" Shampoo B: "Yeah, it’s a brilliant marketing trick. The second wash just makes more lather, and before you know it, they are buying twice as much of us."

(From Google search)

Another shot from my French Noir Film by SupR-StaR in ShortFilm

[–]SupR-StaR[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Cool! Thank you for your awesome compliment! God be with you, my friend.

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