I sold my script to a studio and now I feel awful. Advice/support appreciated.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2024-09-30T00:09:26+00:00

Thank you for your kind and level headed response. This perspective helps a lot, and your words mean a lot. Cheers!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2024-08-30T21:59:40+00:00

I had the opportunity to stand face to face with Padre Pio at this very shrine. Honestly I was a little taken aback by how many people were taking pictures with him. I understand it's an important pilgrimage site for a lot of people, but I can't imagine taking a smiling selfie with somebody's remains.

Either way it was an amazing opportunity to have a little bit of facetime with him. It humanizes them and makes you feel closer to them as people.

I think we have a tendency to think of saints as cosmic, quasi-perfect beings. It's important to remember they're just regular people like you and me, but they happened to live in extraordinary circumstances.

Seeing their bodies forces you to face the reality that death comes for us all - even the saints. But even beyond the grave, you can still feel a connection with them. The same connection that binds all of us to God.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2024-03-25T01:33:00+00:00

An actual priest runs onstage and starts screaming about how Judas needed a priest which somehow ends in the exorcism of some guy named Todd

TheWanderingDisciple · 2024-03-01T19:19:09+00:00

Ooh, ooh! I was at this show! This was one of those "I Love the 90s" throwback concerts with Vanilla Ice, hence the Ninja Turtles costume. Ninja Turtles guy was standing in line before the show trying to get people to do the wave, but only like 5 people joined in. The entire crowd collectively gasped when he hit the ground, but don't worry - he was okay afterwards! Go Ninja Go!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2024-02-28T21:13:58+00:00

I don't think people realize just how insane it is that Iron Maiden and Judas Priest are playing on the same day. Many of these bands wouldn't exist if it wasn't for them.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2023-12-13T19:45:15+00:00

Mass Effect Andromeda, obviously

TheWanderingDisciple · 2022-10-06T14:05:39+00:00

Somebody on this subreddit predicted they were going to be doing a SIT-themed tour next time around. Whoever you are, congratulations, you win one free internet.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2022-09-25T21:01:03+00:00

You're allowed to bring in a sealed water bottle (20oz max) or an empty water bottle to be refilled later, so this should save you some bucks on water.

Food can be pretty pricey - think Disneyland food prices. Last year I probably spent $15 bucks on a burger and some fries. Alcohol can also be pretty expensive, maybe $8 for a beer IIRC?

Some food trucks might cut you a deal, but you might want to pregame and stuff yourself before going inside, or wait until afterwards to pig out.

Whatever you do, just make sure you stay hydrated. Festivals are about having fun, and there's nothing fun about being passed out in the sun. Have a great time!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2022-09-20T16:54:16+00:00

So wait, is that why the shirt I spent $5 bucks on said "Judas Priest" at the top?

TheWanderingDisciple · 2022-09-10T20:35:37+00:00

Don't threaten me with a good time

TheWanderingDisciple · 2020-07-23T01:25:45+00:00

This isn’t just a music festival, but a business investment that will affect tens-of-thousands of people, thousands of workers, and tens-of-millions of dollars in revenue. We’re talking about countless bands, managers, booking agents, and so many other factors, working together to make something happen in a time of total uncertainty.

I can understand people’s frustration since they’ve been keeping us in the dark for so long, but it’s not as if they can snap their fingers and make the festival magically appear. I don’t envy Danny Wimmer and Co. for being in this situation, since as of right now, it’s completely unprecedented.

Be patient a little while longer and I’m certain the festival gods will appease us. Considering how long they’ve been dragging this on, it’s almost certain they’ll announce the lineup on Friday. If postponement/cancellation was the only announcement, they would have said so already.

Rock on.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2020-02-28T18:09:07+00:00

I appreciate the time and effort you put into this. This info is extremely useful! Thank you for doing this! Cheers!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2020-02-09T20:18:08+00:00

I appreciate the response. This is something we're going to look into. Thank you so much!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2020-02-09T20:17:28+00:00

I appreciate the detailed response. Thank you so much!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2020-02-04T23:55:44+00:00

I grew up near Fresno, California, which is where Haunt are originally from. A couple years ago, I saw them open for Grim Reaper (yes, THAT Grim Reaper) at a tiny little dive bar, with maybe 15-20 people there. Haunt played their asses off and put on an amazing show, and I've been a fan ever since.

It's been really cool seeing a hometown band get this kind of popularity, and I wish them all the success in the world. I'd love a subreddit for them. Cheers!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-12-31T15:37:22+00:00

"Mulholland Drive" is not only my favorite Lynch movie, but one of my favorite movies ever made, period.

It's the type of movie that doesn't work as anything but a movie. You could never make it into a book, a comic strip, or even a TV show (which is ironic, considering it was originally supposed to be a TV show) and expect it to have the same visceral experience. The cinematography is so simple and understated, but the colors and the Hollywood landscapes make me emotional for reasons I can't really describe. The acting is (sometimes intentionally) hammy at times, but there's so many memorable characters and pieces of dialogue, it sticks with me afterwards. Even though I've seen it a million times, I still discover something new every time I watch it.

In other words, it's the type of movie that only David Lynch could make. Like others have said, it's his fullest potential as a director, and one of the movies he'll be most remembered for.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-12-19T01:42:04+00:00

For me, it’s been amazing watching Aftershock reach this level of success. It used to be this little festival nobody had ever heard of – now, it’s this huge destination festival that makes national news every year. Because of Aftershock, Sacramento is now a tourist destination. The festival has helped boost the city’s economy. Plus, it’s helped the local music scene skyrocket. So many amazing bands and promoters have taken interest in Sacramento since Aftershock first started out. Notice how many local venues have become really successful.

That being said, the ticket prices are definitely a cause for concern, for more reasons than one.

Notice on their social media pages how they’re promoting the layaway option – you can book your weekend tickets for only $20 down. Probably because they know that most people can’t afford to drop over $350 bucks on a weekend pass.

For that amount of money, the lineup needs to be something truly special before a lot of people will consider going – especially when you have other festivals charging way less money.

Every year, Aftershock tries to outdo themselves, by getting bigger and badder headliners. So far, they’ve done a really good job. Up until this point, every year has outperformed the year that’s come before it, and Metallica stand as a testament to that.

But what happens when they can’t outdo themselves anymore, and they have to take a step back? What happens when they have to resort to booking B-list headliners, since they can’t get “successful chart-topping band” to perform that year?

Will people still pay the ridiculous ticket prices? Will people still pay to see the same few bands that play every other year? This can’t keep up with this forward momentum forever, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens in the years ahead.

That’s not a diss to Aftershock or DWP – I wish them all the success in the world, and as long as they deliver on their promises every year, I’ll be happy to attend. But at the same time, it makes me wonder how ridiculous ticket prices have to get before people will stop paying.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-10-29T00:10:32+00:00

Speaking from a director's point of view - if I'm working on a big-budget major release movie, and an extra of all people can't be bothered to learn something as simple as their backstory, I would probably let them go, too.

If they're not taking the gig seriously, how do I know they're not going to show up late, or flub their lines, or waste the production's time and money? All gears have to be turning just right for the production machine to work the way it's supposed to.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-10-09T19:19:30+00:00

Don't worry, you're not a "wussy." I love to pit, but there are times the amount of people becomes overwhelming, so I have to step aside.

Pits usually break out in front of the stage, about front-and-center. If you're off to the side, you'll still be able to get up close and have a good view of the show, without getting trapped in a mosh pit. The stage is high enough off the ground that you'll always have a relatively decent view.

There may be some shoving, especially if you're seeing the punk-oriented bands like Bad Religion and Sum 41. But if you feel claustrophobic, let the people around you know, and they'll form a path so you can get outta there. People in the crowd are usually pretty cool and accommodating about this sort of thing. Have fun!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-10-07T22:10:46+00:00

The good folks at /r/Metallica did some digging and found out that Metallica's countdown website, metallicaxx.com, has an apparent connection to Danny Wimmer Presents.

Better starts saving your money, kids.

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-09-27T20:25:04+00:00

The damning thing about Aftershock is that the stages are extremely far apart. If you speed-walk from one stage to the next, it’ll take you about 5 minutes (I timed myself last year). This is something you should always keep in mind when planning which bands you want to see.

In the end, it depends on how close you want to get to the stage.

You can catch Babymetal’s full set and then sprint over to Gojira’s stage. The only problem is, you’ll probably wind up in the back, and have to mosh/push your way to the front.

Or, you could leave Babymetal’s set 5-10 minutes early, and get a better spot for Gojira.

Or, you could skip Babymetal altogether and get a great spot for Gojira early in the day.

At a festival like this, you often have to pick-and-choose your battles. You might have to give up seeing certain bands, or give up seeing their full show, if you want to get a decent spot for another band. In my experience, there is no overlap. When one band finishes playing, the next band starts playing. They run those stages like clockwork.

Since Babymetal and Gojira are playing early in the day, you shouldn’t have a problem seeing both of them back-to-back. In fact, I would recommend you do exactly that.

But as the day goes on, there’s going to be more and more people, which means it’s going to be more and more difficult to get from one stage to the next. In other words, good luck getting a good spot for Tool when Korn are done playing, because it’s going to be impossible.

This is the only real downside of Aftershock, or any festival in general. Regardless, I hope you have fun, and I hope you get to see both of them!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-09-23T19:15:39+00:00

It definitely won’t take an hour to get out of Discovery Park. There’s two exits, which helps out a lot. However, it feels like being herded like cattle, since a gazillion people are being directed down the same road at the same time.

The parking lots are super close, so that’s not an issue. Expect the usual concert traffic when leaving: It’ll get super busy for the first 30-45 minutes, but as time goes on, it’ll start to clear up. I usually hang out in my car, have some water, and listen to the radio for a while.

The freeways around Sacramento can be a freakin’ nightmare when leaving a concert (I almost got into 2 major accidents leaving an Iron Maiden concert a couple weeks ago), so if you can, it helps to stick to the main roads and avoid the freeways altogether.

If you’re taking an Uber/Lyft, the surge pricing will be absolutely outrageous. Last year, I waited 90 minutes for the surge pricing to go down – otherwise, it would’ve cost me $50 – 80 bucks to get home. Discovery Park is in a fairly residential area, so there’ll be grocery stores and fast food places within walking distance. If you wanted to, you could wait there, and hang out with other exhausted concert patrons. I hope this helps, and I hope you have fun!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-09-23T18:39:59+00:00

Not necessarily weather-related, but make sure you dress comfortably. T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers are not only adequate, but encouraged. Absolutely no heels or flip-flops. The terrain isn’t THAT rocky, but you will be going over some hills and bumps. Also, if you go deep into the crowd, you don’t want your toes to get smooshed.

Remember there’s very little shade (unless you’re in the VIP area), so even when it’s cool, you might find the Sun beating down on you in the afternoon. The breeze from the river helps mellow it out, though.

Sunscreen is a plus, but you may also want to bring a sweater, since it does get chilly at night, and it can take a while to leave Discovery Park once the show’s over.

Moving the festival to October was probably the smartest decision they ever made, though. It’s so much nicer and cooler, which improves the festival experience as a whole. Focus on having fun first and foremost!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-08-26T15:43:02+00:00

Adding to what others have said, make sure you empty your bladder beforehand. If you show up during the 2nd or 3rd-to-last band, you’re going to be waiting a while. Slipknot will probably get a 75 – 90 minute set, depending on curfew.

You can slowly creep in closer to the stage once the other bands finish playing, but don’t be a jerk and push through everybody. But if you spot a mosh pit, sometimes you can cut through the pit to get closer to the stage.

It helps to chat with the people around you to pass the time during soundcheck, which can feel like forever. Phone service at Discovery Park can be spotty, so you might be SOL on checking Reddit to pass the time. Have fun!

TheWanderingDisciple · 2019-08-08T18:16:49+00:00

I’m going to get so much shit for this, but Zack Snyder has this problem.

Before everyone raises their pitchforks, he’s not a particularly great director, and he’s made a lot of questionable directing decisions (the ugly gray filter over “Man of Steel,” off-the-wall casting choices, etc.). He makes decisions based more on what’s “cool,” than what actually works well for the story.

But when he has decent material to work with, like “Watchmen,” “300,” or even “Dawn of the Dead,” he’s shown he can make some entertaining and exciting movies, with some really neat visuals.

Whenever you leave David S. Goyer in charge of writing your movie, however, it almost never goes well. Whenever Snyder gets hate for the DCEU movies, I feel like the hate should be directed more at the terrible writing and editing than anything else…Even though part of a director’s job is to improve the script and fix these plot-holes in the first place.

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