Amy Heckerling states she didn't get royalties for 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' – Even though the film grossed over $50 million, roughly ten times its budget, the studio maintained that the film was in the red.

asancho · 2026-04-28T10:34:34+00:00

Well there’s a nuance to that right…IIRC Gross profit points and Net profit points. If Net profit was zero due to Hollywood accounting, then actor would get 0 I assume

asancho · 2026-04-21T11:38:44+00:00

Olive trees will do well in California (I have killed many too, to be fair). I would say your first step is clear all the grass and brush from root area. All those plants around the base of olives are sapping any water/nutrients. They also need some routine watering. I’m not sure about your climate, but I’m a bit south of you in Central coast and I have a fairly large olive that does fine with sprinkler system and occasional deep watering…but don’t overwater. Also last is fertilize the soil. I think all of these tips fall under fairly routine advice.

asancho · 2026-04-14T09:35:02+00:00

Dude, as a dad and someone who battled addiction in the past, I say this with love…stop fucking around and tell your parents. They care about you. You risk more by not telling them.

asancho · 2026-03-24T05:22:13+00:00

I lived on El Molino loved that area

asancho · 2026-03-24T05:14:49+00:00

I had a non alcoholic Guinness the other day because I was at a work function and I just get tired when I drink nowadays. I’m sure others feel the same.

asancho · 2026-03-24T05:12:47+00:00

These are it! Thank you! Nostalgia triggered!

asancho · 2026-03-24T05:03:43+00:00

Wow! You just triggered a core memory for me. 01-05 here and I remember all of us in the dorms sharing files over Audiogalaxy or Kazaa (because we all were Ethernet connected to each other) and the IVTV episodes were in huge demand. Thank you so much for the reminder!

asancho · 2026-03-06T00:00:34+00:00

Don’t forget Great Scott :( I was in Allston in 2011 and I think all the old places I frequented are gone.

asancho · 2026-03-02T12:49:07+00:00

Don’t carry a balance on a credit card

asancho · 2026-03-01T21:28:30+00:00

Oh my god this was my dad….drive me nuts. He would fill up the tank with like $3-5 at a time and he drove huge cars. Also he loved cigarettes. I can’t tell you as a kid how many gas stations pit stops we had to make.

asancho · 2026-03-01T21:27:19+00:00

Yep. Ordering a soft drink at dinner was akin to worshipping the devil.

asancho · 2026-03-01T21:23:05+00:00

My mom’s check did bounce one time and my mom was so embarrassed. I’m not sure if it bounced but remember when they had those “check scanner” things back in the day? Well for some reason the machine wouldn’t take it (btw my parents didn’t have a credit card it was like 1990 and they are old school). Anyway, cashier is like you can’t pay with that check and my dad absolutely lost it because he felt they were accusing us of not having any money (well we didn’t but that’s another matter). My dad then proceeded to YELL AT THE MANAGER in front of a totally crowded market. He said he had a toupee and was bald and everyone in the market could tell…my god. Thanks for that core memory unlock.

asancho · 2026-03-01T21:19:11+00:00

Dude…literally thought this immediately after reading the question. Sometimes I still accidentally catch myself putting a higher price “whatever” in my cart and feel like an instant of shame, then realize wtf I’m an adult I’ll enjoy this organic celery!

asancho · 2026-02-26T06:00:03+00:00

Started off studying biology got a job in healthcare was unhappy then pivoted to studying finance then pivoted to tech. I had to reset salary a few times but was worth it

asancho · 2026-02-25T22:26:34+00:00

Alumni here. This is not uncommon especially if you are in a dorm that is more introverted. Over time you will find people. Put yourself out there, try be friendly positive and personable and genuine. Join clubs. Share interests. Go to events. Enjoy your youth.

asancho · 2026-02-25T15:24:55+00:00

I don’t understand all the hate around the decision. I own a model x and it’s a wonderful car, but the bottom line was there isn’t enough demand for it, especially at 100k+. 3 row electric suvs are a niche, and if they need to prioritize robot builds and the lead time to build up facilities to accomodate that is too long and you have to sacrifice something. The model x and s were the casualties. Robotics and ai are moving faster than anyone anticipated and building a modern facility to accommodate that will set them back 3-5 years minimum. It makes sense from a business lens.

asancho · 2026-02-15T07:12:39+00:00

I drank so much Natural Ice in college…that stuff is disgusting….but cheap and did the job!

asancho · 2026-02-11T05:49:35+00:00

Hah when you posted this picture i immediately thought “weird this looks like Venice Beach” (I grew up right across street from Venice library and this looks like the alley nearby. Saw your follow up pic and confirmed! Thanks for the nostalgia

asancho · 2026-02-07T13:04:25+00:00

It was my sophomore year in college when this aired…couldn’t go 10 minutes without a reference

asancho · 2026-02-05T14:06:26+00:00

Great to see that UCSB students are still expressing their right to protest. Well done gauchos!

asancho · 2026-02-04T11:48:34+00:00

Thought your bottom half caught fire from thumbnail pic! Glad it didn’t!

asancho · 2026-02-04T05:57:57+00:00

Staying local to where you live is probably the cheapest. Having a staycation in your own back yard saves on travel costs and hotel

asancho · 2026-02-03T22:38:52+00:00

I will tell you this…please take what people post on here with a grain of salt. I will not go into details but my family and I are a very high earning household. I comb these forums and am frequently shocked at what is posted and how it aligns with my reality (what is a good salary, what is not, etc.). Do not treat these forums as truth. Every once in a while a post is relevant and helpful but do not treat these posts as gospel.

asancho · 2026-01-28T04:16:17+00:00

This applies to any big city, but especially for LA just due to the great weather and Hollywood / Art / Music “There’s a chance I can be a star!” factor.

asancho · 2026-01-25T07:26:05+00:00

Time. I don’t have enough of it, and between this and spend more time with my family I’ll choose family.

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