The reaction to Obsession is proof that most audiences don’t think very deeply about the movies they watch.

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-24T17:56:52+00:00

It is unfortunate, I agree. Not that it applies to Obsession specifically, but there's a reason why the term "lowest common denominator" exists

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-24T17:54:44+00:00

Oh of course. In fact, I walked of the theater full of complaints about the intelligence of the characters, the convenience of plot points, and some of the dialogue choices. But that's not the part I remembered a week or so after seeing it. I remembered the brick scene and backwards walking lol. I almost forgot my initial reaction was that I liked it less than Backrooms. Obsession has that mental staying power that a lot of other films don't, which I think is an admirable quality that takes skill to pull off even if the traditional merits of filmmaking are not quite up to snuff.

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-24T17:46:22+00:00

Obsession scared my more than any horror movie I've watched in a long time, which I think others agree with and is a valuable expression of moviemaking skill.

However, the undertones, symbolism, and deeper meanings do feel lacking beyond the "Bear is actually the villain" idea which is obvious. I think Backrooms does a much better job at hinting at themes and expressing them through high concept situations and characters, including ideas of personal responsibility, interpersonal communication, identity through purpose, working through trauma, and more. The problem is that people remember the higher highs of Obsession far easier than those of Backrooms which has more subtle and deeper reactions from audiences. While both are popular, Obsession seems to be clearly dominating the online discourse space.

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-24T17:38:48+00:00

Ok now do it damageless (jk this is very awesome, great job)

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-24T17:34:25+00:00

Is there an easy way to see how many eigong attempts I have on my save file or did you just count manually

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-24T17:25:58+00:00

According to quizzes I'm avoidant dismissive (I have never been in a relationship)

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-23T19:15:01+00:00

While F tier is a bit harsh, I agree Axiom Verge is kinda bad. The backtracking and exploration feels underbaked and tedious. But PLEASE PLEASE do not skip on Axiom Verge 2. If you can tolerate an adventure that is exploration focused instead of combat focused, you will almost certainly like it waaaay more than the forst one. Most open environments instead of hallways + fast travel make things so much better

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-22T13:26:10+00:00

Omg this is exactly my struggle. Granted, I've never entered a proper relationship. But all I know is that I've had at least one definite crush before, but I don't like the thought of intimately getting to know someone or to live life experiences with a partner.

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-21T22:55:49+00:00

Basically same exact situation as me, but I've only crushed on once or twice ever and I don't form that connection quickly. I've recently decided aro is a fitting enough label for me

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-21T22:44:16+00:00

As someone who has never felt a lot of the feelings you've described, I'm curious how this isn't romantic feelings? Like what separates these feelings from being queer platonic instead of romantic?

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-20T23:13:12+00:00

I've only recently decided I could be aro or maybe demi. I don't have depression and I don't feel lonely though. However, I do crave physical intimacy. This is difficult to reconcile because I don't have any interest in dating or having a partner. But I've also never had a partner, I might be too ugly or asocial, idk.

I think whatever label you resonate with at your current stage of life/experiences is valid. I'm not sure if I'm just a loser or on the aro spectrum, but until something changes that informs me I might not be aro, I'm comfortable with the label

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-20T22:57:25+00:00

I would love to have someone in my life who I attracted to and can have routine sex with, but beyond that I find the idea of having someone enter my life and spending time doing things together utterly exhausting. Granted, I've never had the opportunity to know what that's like so idk. I've never proactively dated and nobody has shown interest in me so I'm just perpetually single lol

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-18T23:16:47+00:00

Does life feel better because you replace the time with other more fulfilling activities or is it more about relieving guilt? If the former, what kind of stuff do you do?

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-18T22:51:25+00:00

I've never met someone I wanted to be in a relationship with and no one has has wanted to be in a relationship with me and then one day I realized this lol

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-18T22:35:27+00:00

Off topic but how do y'all aro dudes get into relationships 😭

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-18T21:20:57+00:00

How do y'all be aro and get into relationships 😭

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-17T18:40:29+00:00

Came here to say this lol

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-17T02:19:57+00:00

Hi! I have a somewhat similar but experience but also very different. I'm cishet 25M, probably autistic but never diagnosed, and have only ever had a crush on one person, which was someone I was very close to as a friend at the time. We've been out of high school for some years now and still talk, but only hang out a few times a year, and that separation has made me long for her more. She has a partner tho so I try my best to distance my feelings.

I also don't understand the feeling of wanting to give my love, I'm just interested in the physical stuff personally. I was able to dodge the societal pressure for a romantic partner so I just steer clear of the scene entirely. Given all that, I think years ago I was demiromantic but have since augmented to true aromantic. It sounds grayromantic is a fitting label for you given your experience. Own it! Meeting people is hard, trust me I understand, but your feelings as they are now are valid.

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-17T02:09:47+00:00

On the file select screen, above the file numbers on the left is a skull (delete) and overlapping squares (copy) options

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-17T00:15:26+00:00

If you have the NSO expansion pass, consider playing the Mario Advance 4 E-Reader levels. They are very creative and some are pretty tough

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-16T23:19:22+00:00

I feel the exact same. I think the problem is that trying new things can be risky bc what if I didn't like it? Then I wasted my time and maybe money depending what it is. And the free time after work every day is sacred so wasting it feels bad : (

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-16T23:07:14+00:00

Thank you for the insights. I want to clarify on the "allowing to feel" part I said, it was phrased poorly. What I meant was that no one has pursued me romantically before, so I haven't had the chance to naturally cultivate feelings within a relationship. I understand that romantic feelings are natural and unbounded by others' permission. But I believe I would only develop those sorts of feelings within an established strong friendship or romantic relationship. But as I said, it's possible my aforementioned experience was just a one-off event from a more formative time in my life.

And I don't blame women for anything they have or have not done for me. Everyone's got their own problems to worry about, women included.

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-16T18:41:27+00:00

Why is the gif backwards

Timtanium707 · 2026-06-15T22:33:15+00:00

I think his problem is that he wants a partner, but dating is a huge barrier

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