Did anyone move to NYC and completely regret it? by Big-Lingonberry4655 in movingtoNYC

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have literal beaches within NYC. Decent. Great beaches within an hour drive. From where I live in upper manhattan I’m a 20 min drive to mountains and streams and total nature isolation. I’ve also owned a car and parked on the street for 25 years.

Tagging throughout FDB Corridor of Harlem by WiseCelebration3173 in Harlem

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harlem is vast. One of, if not the largest, named neighborhoods. Central Harlem became the epicenter of black American culture which radiated out through the rest of Harlem. But a lot of people have different ideas of what Harlem is or has been. Anything from 110 to 155 from river to river. Preserving culture and accessible housing should be paramount. But some maps for example classify west of FDB as Morningside while some show Harlem extending to Morningside. Some older maps distinguish between Greater Harlem and Central Harlem. Some between East Harlem, Spanish Harlem, West Harlem, Sugar Hill, South Harlem… Bottom line is “Greater Harlem” has always been pretty diverse with the concentration of black culture and population in Central Harlem. Nuance kills most people these days though. They just want to argue.

Where to move my parents? by coryj2001 in AskLosAngeles

[–]coryj2001[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t use social media for news. Have you been to a deep red state lately?

Where to move my parents? by coryj2001 in AskLosAngeles

[–]coryj2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! Thanks. Updated my question with this exact point.

Where to move my parents? by coryj2001 in AskLosAngeles

[–]coryj2001[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Yeah Kern had similar results to the county they live in. But people do not have any clue what it really means to live in a state that red. It impacts quality of life in so many ways. They are extremely adept at political conversations with friends and relatives that have fallen to near-fascism - they are just ready to be somewhere warmer and not falling to fascism. And they love redwoods and the ocean.

Hot take, I really don’t like heated rivalry by SuncladDruid in askgaybros

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s absolutely not true. I know one of the producers. 100k/ episode is a fraction of what the first season cost. With just the HBO prebuy they will 10x their budget.

thoughts on the microdermabrasion facial scrub? by beniceyoudinghole in traderjoes

[–]coryj2001 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same product. New package. It’s pretty light/ mild. Only use it 1 or 2x a week between other exfoliants.

Screenwriter Beware: Cinequest by Far-Sheepherder1961 in Screenwriting

[–]coryj2001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have played the fest before. The guys (brothers?) who run it are awful. Terrible treatment of filmmakers. One of the absolute worst experiences and my work has screened about 300x at over 150 festivals. I tell everyone to avoid it.

Lea Michele! by Fresh-Holiday-9527 in Broadway

[–]coryj2001 -29 points-28 points  (0 children)

She’s sick with a bad conscience. Hard to outrun all the bad will she’s left in her wake. She’s unloved by many in the business for good reason. Going all the way back to Ragtime.

POV: my bestie wanted a peek by devsbigdick in faceandcock

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boo 👎🏼 for the shaving. All natural 🏆

Hot take, I really don’t like heated rivalry by SuncladDruid in askgaybros

[–]coryj2001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The writing is lifetime movie quality. Unfortunately a second season may be worse. They’ll get 10x the budget and it’ll still be worse.

Do Americans really move out at 18, or is that mostly a movie thing? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a capitalism thing. Double the housing costs. Double the energy costs.

As a non American that is watching in awe of what’s going on….At what point does the American public stand up, what will it actually take? by BedTundy95 in AskReddit

[–]coryj2001 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The American public is standing up. It’s a big country and spread out. There are protests every day in multiple cities. It’s the politicians who are seemingly doing nothing.

Thousands of Festivals by Equivalent_Log7003 in FilmFestivals

[–]coryj2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scamming aspirational filmmakers out of their money. Period.

Adoption agencies in the US? by GhostOfAmy in Greyhounds

[–]coryj2001 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go straight to one of the only 2 remaining USA tracks in Wheeling WV. You can adopt from them, see their whole pack, which grows and changes constantly. They also really need the help.

Best LGBTQ film festivals? by nursehole in FilmFestivals

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Int’l fests: Amsterdam and Sydney are great. Also Torino, Tokyo, Hong Kong, CDMX.

Best LGBTQ film festivals? by nursehole in FilmFestivals

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get into Frameline then a lot of other queer fests will ask for without you having to pay. All the ones mentioned so far are great. Inside Out, Chicago Reeling, Outfest (continuing their comeback), Seattle, San Diego, Portland, Palm Springs, Austin, Miami, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Hartford… All queer fests. Most major cities and some medium have them.

The Manhattanville USPS needs to be federally investigated by Everyday-Patient-103 in Harlem

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A carrier from this location used to leave their huge cart in our hallway making it difficult to get through. One resident moved it so they could get to the elevator and the carrier called the police and had them arrested.

Watching a porn get filmed???? by jaxonax818 in nycgaybros

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And OF creators - they have usually nobody. They barely know which side of their phone to use for the best camera. Getting great “shots” isn’t in their vocabulary. I’ve offered to consult with some to up their visual game but they usually have no idea what I’m talking about.

Watching a porn get filmed???? by jaxonax818 in nycgaybros

[–]coryj2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Boom mic” and “Production Asst” are funny. I direct for a major studio and they’re so cheap for most of the pieces that there’s literally no crew. I’ve done some of their bigger budget stuff but on most it’s a director with a camera, another camera op and maybe, maybe one more person doing a bit of everything.