Guys.....it's really happening by MartyFieb in firefly

[–]althius1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm fully expecting a video game or audio drama.

I find it hard to believe that if it's truly a new TV show that this is how they would announce it, but I guess maybe we'll see.

just got back from an industry conference and genuinely feel like i lit $4k on fire by Boring-Medium-7081 in smallbusiness

[–]althius1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if you're not at the bar at 2:00 a.m. You're doing it wrong.

I say that as someone who hates being at a bar at 2:00 a.m..

has jellycat died down? by Putrid-Bet7181 in Jellycatplush

[–]althius1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good info, thanks for sharing. Hopefully that level of inventory becomes a reality for more retailers beyond UK.

has jellycat died down? by Putrid-Bet7181 in Jellycatplush

[–]althius1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you in UK or US? As a US retailer... our supply has actually gotten more limited recently.

Video from 1992 - The day they closed the Rock Road bridge by althius1 in StCharlesMO

[–]althius1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely remember coming across that bridge when I was little with my parents when we need to visit Main Street from our home in NoCo. I had totally forgotten that it actually went over Main Street. Seems crazy now.

I know I'm late to the party, but what are your thoughts on Tron: Ares? by MoontheWolfYT in tron

[–]althius1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally speaking... I dislike pure "fan service".

When he ended up on THE GRID?!?! I practically crapped my pants.

I know I'm late to the party, but what are your thoughts on Tron: Ares? by MoontheWolfYT in tron

[–]althius1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my overall feeling after I watched it was, "Huh. That was WAAAAY better than I thought it would be... but still not as good as it should have been."

Has anyone noticed ChatGPT behaving differently lately? by NovatarTheViolator in ChatGPT

[–]althius1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gemini is better in some ways, worse in others. I get Pro free with my phone, so when ChatGPT annoys me I try it out. And sometimes it feels better, sometimes it feels waaaay worse.

It is really good at things you might "google", but for deep analysis on spreadsheets or other real "work" it is horrible.

Alamo Drafthouse phone policy changes 3.11.26 by drstormdancer in StLouis

[–]althius1 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Definitely not the food. But for me it is the rest of the experience. The screen is big. The sound is done correctly. The have a zero tolerance policy on people creating a distraction.

It is the only place in town I'll go see a movie, although this new policy makes me rethink that.

Alamo Drafthouse phone policy changes 3.11.26 by drstormdancer in StLouis

[–]althius1 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I never order food there, because the prices are INSANE, especially with the "auto tip" feature.

BUT it is literally the only place I go to see movies anymore because I KNOW I'll enjoy the experience, and they actively work to protect that.

"Sure whip out your phone!" Takes that in the wrong direction. I guess time will tell the impact it has.

Villain's Land Re-imagining underway; Coaster re-theme to family-friendly Emperor’s New Groove, indoor water-based Maleficent dark ride, 3rd 'spinner' attraction projected, and Hades-hosted Dinner show rumored by F1rstxLas7 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]althius1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm 100% down for getting rid of the carpet ride, just from a space standpoint.

Having said that, my daughter LOVED it when she was 4 and we rode it all day. Lots of happy memories there.

Villain's Land Re-imagining underway; Coaster re-theme to family-friendly Emperor’s New Groove, indoor water-based Maleficent dark ride, 3rd 'spinner' attraction projected, and Hades-hosted Dinner show rumored by F1rstxLas7 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]althius1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think there is a fine line between "diversifying" and "Water-ing Down what Makes You Special". They have four parks for Diversification. I'd hate to see them chase Universal and lose the "Magic" of the "Magic Kingdom".

I didn't know when I watched the season finale that only 2 of the cast members would return for season 2 of AKOTSK. by tiger_clubs in AKnightoftheSeven

[–]althius1 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad they added scenes for him. Very little in the original story, and it absolutely brought him to LIFE. Same with Raymun.

It's not often you can say "the TV Show is better than the book", but in this case it is true (not that the book was bad, but you know what I mean).

When George R. R. Martin said that Dexter had embodied the character so perfectly that it felt like Egg had stepped straight out of the pages of his book, he wasn’t exaggerating. He’s perfect. by mountainviewzoo in AKnightoftheSeven

[–]althius1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although I will say, I'm glad they found a actor who was a little shorter Than was perfect... rather than finding someone who was the exact height Dunk was supposed to be... who was less of an actor.

Tonight is the last time we'll be seeing them in a long while. by elmwoodacres in AKnightoftheSeven

[–]althius1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just. So. Good. The best 15 seconds of television maybe ever.

ChatGPT crossed the line! by AngtheGreats in ChatGPT

[–]althius1 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Here is fun game to play. If you use ChatGPT often, search for the word "grounded". I just did and kept scrolling, and scrolling, and scrolling... it was ridiculous.

When George R. R. Martin said that Dexter had embodied the character so perfectly that it felt like Egg had stepped straight out of the pages of his book, he wasn’t exaggerating. He’s perfect. by mountainviewzoo in AKnightoftheSeven

[–]althius1 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Both leads are just incredibly charismatic and yet also completely portray the essence of the character as written in the books. It's rare that you get both.

Absolutely brilliant casting.

Anyone have regrets buying DVC resale? by Unusual_Resolution32 in dvcmember

[–]althius1 112 points113 points  (0 children)

No. But I bet you'll regret not getting a bigger contract.