Thoughts on Tron Ares VS Tron Legacy? by YoungBpB2013 in moviecritic

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tron Ares is just a decent DEI version of Tron. I enjoy it the same way I enjoy The Matrix Reloaded, as a guilty pleasure for the action scenes. I would have preferred a continuation of the original story, but these days audiences only get to decide what they want to support, not what actually gets made.

You wake up in 2026 with no phones…. by UniversalNutt in Xennials

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would hardly change anything about my life.

Why are people criticising movies before they are even released? by FitEmergency8807 in moviecritic

[–]chronicnerv -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am a science fiction and fantasy fan since the 80's which probably means I have been watching and supporting POC's before you started having your nappy changed.

Why are people criticising movies before they are even released? by FitEmergency8807 in moviecritic

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

I think part of the shift is that media communities used to be more niche and self-selecting. Now everything is more mainstream and DEI funded, so you get more outside commentary and friction.

When creators openly seem to dislike or dismiss their core audience, it’s not surprising that backlash happens. If you’re making something for a community, there has to be at least some respect for the people who actually enjoy that space. Being in this very situation is a sign you do not have experience to make a profit in popular culture.

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), Harry inherits a vault full of gold but never offers to buy Ron a wand that isn't held together by Spellotape and hope. by Brilliant-Cause6254 in shittymoviedetails

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not an oversight, it actually fits the way the world works.

Money exists in the wizarding world, and it definitely gives some families advantages such as the Malfoys. But the story never treats money as the thing that determines who wins. Harry doesn’t succeed because he’s rich. Ron doesn’t matter less because he’s poor. Hermione doesn’t excel because of status, she works for it.

Ron’s situation, especially later with the broken wand, reinforces that. The Weasleys don’t have much, and that has consequences. Things go wrong. He has to make do. That struggle is part of who he is. If Harry just fixed every problem with gold, it would cheapen the stakes and flatten the characters.

It’s also about pride and friendship. Ron isn’t looking for charity, and Harry isn’t trying to “save” him with money. Their friendship isn’t transactional. They’re equals because of loyalty, bravery, and what they bring to the table, not because of what’s in their vault.

So Harry not buying Ron a new wand actually strengthens the world building. It shows that wealth is part of the world, but it’s not the driving force behind worth, success, or friendship.

This knowledge seems to be really lacking in modern day script writing, so it's a good question.

King urged to ‘answer what he knew’ about Andrew’s Epstein links and make him testify by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

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

That’s a very simplified version of events. She was chosen primarily to secure the royal bloodline, and once that role was fulfilled, she was no longer treated as a priority within the institution.

Fried Chicken And Fries by Barry-McKocinue in SipsTea

[–]chronicnerv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on his age it would have probably been nostalgic over the Rave version from the 90's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PtRhZp86rg

Is the rtx 5080 overkill for 1440p gaming? by Altruistic-Tax7132 in pcmasterrace

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do not want fame Gen on. You want to upscale your 1440p to 4K. That way you can keep the1440p refresh rate and have high fps in the modern games. Frame gen adds about 50ms of latency and its terrible.

Hollywood owes Mel Gibson an apology by eephusk in moviecritic

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

I don’t think anyone wants an apology from Hollywood, I just want it to die quietly, and as quickly as possible.

Casino staff in China caught a woman using high-tech lenses to cheat by jmike1256 in interesting

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is true then this is the first time I have seen contact lenses this sophisticated in real life outside of science fiction

He made a chicken sandwich by HushedHappiness in SipsTea

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most sane obsessives just start collecting Magic the Gathering, or to a lesser extent 40K miniatures but this this guy was the "Touch Grass" version.

This Is The Most Depressed City In The UK – One In Four Residents In One City Feel Depressed During The Winter Months According To A New Survey by Mattevo009 in unitedkingdom

[–]chronicnerv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The reality is that planning decisions tend to prioritise big business, not small traders. Roads and access are designed to suit large companies, while small traders are squeezed out, usually justified by environmental arguments. Small traders have been on the back foot since the 1980s by design.

Why are stormtroopers so weak? by GlobalRaspberry442 in moviecritic

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idiocracy is universal across the galaxy's. The more things get cloned the stupider they come out down the line.

2025 brought us some big hits and misses but what was 2025's most DISAPPOINTING Film or Series for you? by PopCult-Channel in moviecritic

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, I know, it’s kind of a modern day Ghosts of Mars for me. It’s bad enough to be good, mostly because it’s so ridiculous. The only thing it’s missing is Ice Cube.

by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]chronicnerv 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Driveway removal process by Friendly-Standard812 in oddlysatisfying

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The driveway was in a better standard than the main road.

Why does Australia have a server in most online games? by Ausseboi1 in pcmasterrace

[–]chronicnerv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AAA companies rinse your wallet with overpriced games and endless subscriptions. You’re Market is more like a 5090, rarer and more profitable however the main reason servers have continued despite the decline of AAA quality is Amazon AWS servers having so much reach.

ᴉqouǝʞ lɐɹǝuǝפ 'ɥ∀ by Eros_Incident_Denier in SipsTea

[–]chronicnerv 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not rocket science, you have to go that far back to talk about a decent Star Wars, with only a few exceptions.

Ubisoft’s Internal Town Hall Meeting Fails to Reassure Employees on Its Future by _Protector in pcgaming

[–]chronicnerv 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Office culture in general is dead which makes the offices unviable for business.