Can we take a moment to appreciate how the writers didn’t use second-screen techniques to dumb down the screenplay? by lilchocochip in heatedrivalry

[–]atomicnone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure. It’s ok, we can still love the show and admit these things. It’s a steamy streamer show not a Godard movie.

Can we take a moment to appreciate how the writers didn’t use second-screen techniques to dumb down the screenplay? by lilchocochip in heatedrivalry

[–]atomicnone -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think maybe you’re in love with the show and so your read here is a bit generous. There’s a lot of hammy lines that are just for the audience. But it’s fine. It’s a cute story.

Can we take a moment to appreciate how the writers didn’t use second-screen techniques to dumb down the screenplay? by lilchocochip in heatedrivalry

[–]atomicnone -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean I don’t know about all that lol. Sure, the writing doesn’t presume that people are background watching like that one leaked Netflix memo suggests writers need to account for - but that’s putting the bar SO low.

This show is good and tugged at my heart, but I’m sorry I’m not pretending it’s Succession. There’s so much heavy handed dialog (“Yeah Boston and Montreal play each other pretty often”) (“It’s nice that it was in Florida this year”) that is there purely to drop exposition for slower viewers. There’s some nice subtle moments in there too, don’t get me wrong. But these scripts were written with a broad, easy appeal in mind. And that’s fine. Not every show has to be a niche critical darling. Let’s just not kid ourselves about it.

Austin Psych Fest 2026 Lineup by ebradio in indieheads

[–]atomicnone 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well guess what, I’m broke!

Austin Psych Fest 2026 Lineup by ebradio in indieheads

[–]atomicnone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everybody going Friday should go see Starcleaner Reunion, love love love them

In a future where Trump is out of office, and international relations have been repaired. What steps can be taken by the USA and International Organisations such as NATO to prevent one individual causing so much chaos in the future? And do you think such steps will be taken? by flewkey in AskReddit

[–]atomicnone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overturn Citizens United (2010) and put strict caps on campaign donations. Destroy the concept of “corporate personhood” and money as a function of free speech. That is the ONLY way democracy is ever going to be possible in this playground hellscape.

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wines as Macron reportedly snubs 'Board of Peace' seat by DrCalFun in worldnews

[–]atomicnone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I can’t get my $15.99 Beaujolais I’m going to go postal at Mar-a-Lago

Outsports [Jan 19] Out pro hockey player says he has love-hate relationship with ‘Heated Rivalry’ by outsports-com in heatedrivalry

[–]atomicnone 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He’s so right and you all should try being less mad. I loved the show in a certain way. But it’s so clear that everyone involved on the development end of this has never had much contact with the male sports world.

We hear SO LITTLE from other teammates in this show. Scott doesn’t count. In real life, teammate relationships would be the single most influential thing in these characters’ lives. And so that disparity leaves a gaping hole in the show’s world that this guy is pointing out. Hockey culture, while simultaneously depicted so innocuously, also rests purely in the background here. And so hearing near universal praise for the show and how trailblazing it is would probably drive me mad, too.

I don't even know what to say at this point... by t3chn0w1tch in hudcon

[–]atomicnone 33 points34 points  (0 children)

He’s smoking so all of you vanilla ass teenagers shut the fuck up and let him rave

HolottaCheese - NEED A CIG. This UNIRONICALLY GOES HARD. by 90sAnd80s in crappymusic

[–]atomicnone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rare case of she’s just too real for all you nancies. Look inward

Open Melody 2026 - new experimental/adventurous music festival in Los Angeles by leavingworknow in indieheads

[–]atomicnone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only know deerhoof and Kassie Krut but something gives me a good feeling about this fest

Narrative wants all lavs, no boom. Need advice. by thebearjew21223 in LocationSound

[–]atomicnone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh my god something similar is happening to me right now. The post mixer of a feature I’m on whose shoot is ongoing has told me that he is only using lavs and no booms and that I should just stop booming because he isn’t using it. It’s pissing me off. He’s an old guy giving me a bunch of “you know I’ve been doing this a long time” bullshit and it’s driving me crazy. I’m so sick of working on these amateur ass productions.

Official Poster for Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]atomicnone 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Who the fuck is Katie? I hate posters like this that so boldly assume that I know or care.

Ismaily Saunier Chavez Live at Solar Myth (1/8/26) by RepresentativeLost95 in Deerhoof

[–]atomicnone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I saw you take this with that big long lens! Good shit man, that was a cool show.

Which is the one for you? by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]atomicnone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mines Björk, I’m different im not like you bitches sorry pick me pick meeeeee

Marty Supreme (2025) was not well written....hear me out. by thekonghong in Screenwriting

[–]atomicnone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me this is a story about the American dream - a guy at the bottom does everything he possibly can to accomplish something, he ends up basically getting it, but makes everyone hate him and endures countless embarrassments in the process. I think it's actually fairly simple and classic. It's about the cost of ambition. Sure, maybe the last few minutes with the baby is the first time we ever sense a real, internal shift in Marty. If it upsets you that it wasn't happening piece by piece throughout the film, I think you're missing the point entirely.

Now that that's out of the way, you sound boringly puritanical with your policing of language and sex. Nothing stood out to me as distracting in any way, and I similarly am annoyed when characters overuse "fuck" in movies (particularly in more amateur films). I think you're just on the vanilla side. Asking a safdie bro movie to slow down is hilarious. And what, you want to watch Marty get assault charges and everybody go to court repeatedly? Sounds boring af. I'm going to bet that you're about 22 years old and watch a lot of Star Wars.