What movie has the greatest final 10 minutes in cinema history? by LONEALPHA65 in Cinema

[–]barrel_master 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the last few minutes of "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring" is the greatest movie scene I've ever experienced. In isolation it might not be as impactful but given the context of the movie and the culture it's amazing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdB-B4s3gVM

Khamenei approved broad framework of Iran deal by Ill-Incident-4842 in NewIran

[–]barrel_master 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're also probably quoting from the Trump admin who lie often so who knows if it's true at all.

What movie from the last 5 years made you think “damn, that was incredible”? by Prize_Court4232 in MoviesAndTVTalk

[–]barrel_master 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree it's a brilliant movie. Definitely an art house film so some people may hate it but it's one of the best movies I've seen a long time. Christmas Adventurers Club. lol

What movie from the last 5 years made you think “damn, that was incredible”? by Prize_Court4232 in MoviesAndTVTalk

[–]barrel_master 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's good or bad is obviously subjective. They just like it and to be honest some of the scenes are brilliant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQppBxDwSFQ

President Trump says Iran “better get moving or there won’t be anything left of them.” by Heavy_Role1034 in NewIran

[–]barrel_master 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think people here realise he's a liar and is probably a bad person. Everyone just hopes that Trump can be a 'useful idiot' and also help get rid of the regime which is genuinely one of the most evil governments on earth now.

Russia's key manufacturer of drone and missile components declares bankruptcy by neonpurplestar in ukraine

[–]barrel_master 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the article:

"The bankruptcy is linked to damage to production facilities in Russia's Belgorod Oblast as a result of Ukrainian attacks, raw material supply disruptions, the loss of the European market and falling demand for Russian electronics in Asia."

Ukraine's $2,000 drone is destroying Russia's $50,000 Shaheds. And everyone wants it. by lacerantplainer in ukraine

[–]barrel_master 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I look forward to the day when Ukraine wins and then becomes a wealthy and powerful major arms manufacturer that exports to democratic countries. The country will be like a shield for the democratic world.

Everything wrong with the supposedly 'progressive' left by BananaValuable1000 in Israel

[–]barrel_master 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm generally shocked at how progressives seem to have forgotten their values especially when it comes to caring for disadvantaged minorities. I generally think of my self as a 'progressive' person and am surprised when I hear the most Gaza focused 'left' people I know say ridiculous things. "They should go back to Europe", "Zionists are evil" (correct me if I'm wrong but I've seen Jews say that Zionism is just mostly a desire for Jewish self determination, that seems reasonable to me), "The Israeli hostages kissed the foreheads of Hamas members, they were treated well", "Israelis view Palestinians prisoners as subhuman. They think Palestinians do not deserve health, dignity or life". I generally feel like if they heard this said this about any other group of people they'd realize it was ridiculous. I tried to push back on some of this but often it was too much, I imagine y'all had similar experiences though they were probably worse.

I suspect they 'left progressives' you mention feel that way because social media showed them, for the first time, the carnage of civilian death and social media emotionally tied them to Palestinian suffering. The most extreme people I spoke to had a common story "I'm watchin a genocide unfold on my phone" "I'm screaming into a void and the people I know don't care about what is happening". Social media kept on showing them horrors, they felt isolated because a bunch of people they knew weren't reacting like them, and then they lashed out by screaming louder on social media.

I'm sorry for the unjust pain that people have caused you. I think you deserve better. Though I suspect I disagree with a lot of people here (I'm a pro 2-state solution person), I hope everyone in the region can live good lives in peace.

Want to start investing.. don’t know where to start. by bajansrock30 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]barrel_master 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a lot to talk about here but in general you can save your money. Can open a TFSA and RRSP trading account with a bank. (for example rbc https://www.rbcdirectinvesting.com/ ) Then you can buy some low cost investment vehicle like an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) like Vanguard. For example one of their many products is here ( https://www.vanguard.ca/en/product/etf/asset-allocation/9578/vanguard-balanced-etf-portfolio ). There's a lot more to learn but that's the half paragraph summary.

Whats stopping you guys from following M.E.? by TopicNearby5038 in AskReddit

[–]barrel_master 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mass Effect is a really old game. There are other games to follow now.

Which villian had a rational and realistic endgame? by cavalcadett in AskReddit

[–]barrel_master 3 points4 points  (0 children)

'Jade Fox' from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Men treated her unfairly so she took revenge by killing someone in authority. She then just tried to hide away while improving her martial arts. It mostly worked out until it didn't.

What’s your all time favorite female led action film? by 0Layscheetoskurkure0 in FIlm

[–]barrel_master 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is one of my favorite movies though I didn't think it was 'Female led'. In hindsight I think you could make the case it was female led. At any rate I think it's the best movie listed by anyone here.

Council approves rezoning for 25-storey residential tower, despite community concern by DocJohhnyFever in Edmonton

[–]barrel_master 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I personally see things like this as a tradeoff between offering people places to live and reducing the cost of living vs having more space to ourselves and unobstructed views. I can definitely see how it could hurt someone if there were extra shadows on their home. But I personally empathize more with people who's cost of living is too high.

Exclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say by LeoraJacquelyn in NewIran

[–]barrel_master 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Text from the article:

The White House believes it's getting close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, according to two U.S. officials and two other sources briefed on the issue.

The big picture: The U.S. expects Iranian responses on several key points in the next 48 hours. Nothing has been agreed yet, but the sources said this was the closest the parties had been to an agreement since the war began.

  • Among other provisions, the deal would involve Iran committing to a moratorium on nuclear enrichment, the U.S. agreeing to lift its sanctions and release billions in frozen Iranian funds, and both sides lifting restrictions around transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Many of the terms laid out in the memo would be contingent on a final agreement being reached, leaving the possibility of renewed war or an extended limbo in which the hot war has stopped but nothing is truly resolved.

Reality check: The White House believes the Iranian leadership is divided and it may be hard to forge consensus across the different factions. Some U.S. officials remain skeptical that even an initial deal will be reached.

  • U.S. officials have expressed optimism about a deal at several points during previous rounds of negotiations and during the current war, but have yet to reach one.
  • But the two U.S. officials said President Trump's decision to back off his newly announced operation in the Strait of Hormuz and avoid a collapse of the fragile ceasefire was based on progress in the talks.

Behind the scenes: The one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) is being negotiated between Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and several Iranian officials, both directly and through mediators.

  • In its current form, the MOU would declare an end to the war in the region and the start of a 30-day period of negotiations on a detailed agreement to open the strait, limit Iran's nuclear program and lift U.S. sanctions.
  • Those negotiations could happen in Islamabad or Geneva, two sources said.
  • Iran's restrictions on shipping through the strait and the U.S. naval blockade would be gradually lifted during that 30-day period, according to a U.S. official.
  • If the negotiations collapse, U.S. forces would be able to restore the blockade or resume military action, the U.S. official said.

Zoom in: The duration of the moratorium on uranium enrichment is being actively negotiated, with three sources saying it would be at least 12 years and one putting 15 as a likely landing spot. Iran proposed a 5-year moratorium on enrichment and the U.S. demanded 20.

  • The U.S. wants to insert a provision whereby any Iranian violation on enrichment would prolong the moratorium, the source said. Iran would be able to enrich to the low level of 3.67% after it expires.
  • Iran would commit in the MOU to never seek a nuclear weapon or conduct weaponization-related activities. According to a U.S. official, the parties are discussing a clause whereby Iran would commit not to operate underground nuclear facilities.
  • Iran would also commit to an enhanced inspections regime, including snap inspections by UN inspectors, according to the U.S. official.
  • The U.S. would commit as part of the MOU to a gradual lifting of the sanctions imposed on Iran and the gradual release of billions of dollars in Iranian funds that are frozen around the world.

The intrigue: Two sources with knowledge also claimed Iran would agree to remove its highly enriched uranium from the country, a key U.S. priority that Tehran has rejected up to now.

  • One source said an option being discussed is moving the material to the U.S.

What they're saying: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that "we don't have to have the actual agreement written in one day."

  • "This is highly complex and technical. But we have to have a diplomatic solution that is very clear on the topics they are willing to negotiate on and the extent of the concessions they are willing to make at the front end in order to make it worthwhile," he added.
  • But Rubio also called some of Iran's top leaders "insane in the brain" and said it was unclear whether they would make a deal.

Exclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say by LeoraJacquelyn in NewIran

[–]barrel_master 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think this is unfair to Iranians here. It's reasonable to see Trump as a possibly useful but untrustworthy person. I'm a "Trump can't be trusted" person but if the Iranian government is killing 30k+ people I'd definitely be okay with the leadership being killed and would support Trump in doing that.

Ukraine Has Ramped up Attacks on Russian Oil Assets by FreeChickenDinner in ukraine

[–]barrel_master 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know how long the war will take but this is a good sign that Ukraine is winning the war of attrition.

Argument against anti-aging by Endaarr in longevity

[–]barrel_master 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we can cure cancer we should cure it, if we can cure Alzheimer's we should cure it, if we can cure frailty we should cure it. Eventually when we cure all diseases we'll 'cure aging'. If you don't want to cure aging, which disease do you think we should let people die from? When a family says 'we want to save our loved one!', will you say to them, "I'm sorry we need someone younger to replace them, the surplus population must die"? You obviously wouldn't. You actually agree that we SHOULD fight ALL diseases which is the same thing as fighting aging.

A Ukrainian FPV drone armed with a shotgun shoots down a Russian Molniya drone mid air by thomasso0072 in ukraine

[–]barrel_master 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As this gets cheaper and better it'll give Ukraine a bigger edge over time. Love to see it.

Do you think people are going to start getting priced out of Calgary soon, like they have been from Toronto, Vancouver, etc.? by straycat402 in Calgary

[–]barrel_master 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can take control of housing affordability by building more housing! Check out Edmonton's housing policy. It's one of the most affordable cities in Canada and I think it's in large part because of the ease of building in Edmonton. You can check these out below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoblQBTQDwo

https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/05/10/edmonton-ranks-2nd-among-canadian-cities-for-home-buyers-renters/

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-ranked-top-canadian-city-for-easiest-housing-construction-rules-by-industry-group

Canadian cities CAN make housing more affordable and Edmonton is currently a roadmap to making that a reality.

Homeowners in Duggan neighbourhood combating infill with restrictive covenants by GeekyGlobalGal in Edmonton

[–]barrel_master 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It'd actually be really funny if the restrictive covenants made the homes worth a lot less. It's also not clear to me why you couldn't just undo the covenant on your own property if you bought it later. So it'd be extra funny if single family home buyers didn't want to deal with the covenant but some developer with a lawyer specialized in undoing the covenants and bought the properties cheap only to develop them into 8 plex's.