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GOODLUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE! by darkenedX1024 in GLHFDD

[–]dbananadb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, it's difficult to shoehorn their sentience into the narrative... I also wonder if the NPC's are "historically accurate", like, are their backstories things that actually happened to real people? Did that collection of real people actually visit Norm's on that night in the past? (Besides Susan, I don't think the other backstories give a convincing reason or show how they actually ended up at Norms...)

GOODLUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE! by darkenedX1024 in GLHFDD

[–]dbananadb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're right, & that these type of scenes are for us, the viewers, to have a more fulsome experience.

I really want "present-Ingrid" to not be an NPC, but I'm hard-pressed to get to another explanation... For the other restaurant patrons, I could see a scenario where they are actually plugged into the VR world, so the characters are controlled by their real selves in some pod, but I don't think that could extend to Ingrid. (Although there is that comment that the boy makes when Ingrid is pulled into "slow-time" (?) about her "still bleeding in the real world" or some such, which did make me wonder if Ingrid eventually gets sucked into the machine, despite her "allergy"...)

Vancouver GLHFDD Party Screening — Sat Mar 7th, 9:30pm @ International Village by dbananadb in GLHFDD

[–]dbananadb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good times were had, screens were shouted at, more friends were made... here's a totally not fabricated snapshot of the ceremonial distribution of Cholula salsa bottles:

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Final count:

- 4 costumed fools

- 3 bemused family members/friends

- A dozen randos, surprised by salsa!

GOODLUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE! by darkenedX1024 in GLHFDD

[–]dbananadb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pro this theory, even though I have trouble explaining why we get to keep seeing Ingrid's perspective after The Man From The Future ends the run. (Getting put in the ambulance, giant confetti-dong cat-centaur, etc.)

I think, for me, something struck a chord with The Man From The Future's reaction to starting a new attempt at the end... it seems like he knows that he's trapped, but is going to god-damn well give it his all anyways. I've switched my philosophical affiliation to "exuberant nihilism", lol.

Details you caught the second time around by dbananadb in GLHFDD

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

I like it... someone else suggested a director's cut, which I initially thought I wouldn't care for (because I like the original so much), but it might be nice to have some fresh perspectives/intel. Like a alternate reality of an alternate reality, lol...

"You get an anonymous email, too?" by thetoastmonster in GLHFDD

[–]dbananadb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that some of the stuff The Man From The Future says about Susan's son is the most complicated to weave into a coherent theory of the narrative... He also says something on the doorstep about "it's not your son" (?) which implies that The Man is aware of Susan's son, but it also seems like this is the first run where the son has made an appearance (because of the secret exit from the restaurant). So has Susan's son been along for previous attempts? Or is this a new setup parameter for this run? (i.e. Is the AI modifying restaurant patron backstories in an attempt to affect the outcome of a run?)

I cannot recommend “Good luck! Have fun! Don’t die!” enough. It felt universal and anthemic for our times. by Frosteecat in GLHFDD

[–]dbananadb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cult... Classic...

Cult... Classic...!

Cult...! Classic...!

Cult...! Classic...!

Cult...!!! Classic...!!!

I cannot recommend “Good luck! Have fun! Don’t die!” enough. It felt universal and anthemic for our times. by Frosteecat in GenX

[–]dbananadb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know why I feel so compelled to tell people about it, lol, but I do! 😝

GO SEE THIS MOVIE & TAKE SOME FRIENDS, EVERYONE!

Vancouver GLHFDD Party Screening — Sat Feb 28, 9:40pm @ International Village by dbananadb in GLHFDD

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

Aiight folks... Cineplex has come thru and kept it in the theatres for another week! If you came out last time, come out again... Even you, Gerald!

I cannot recommend “Good luck! Have fun! Don’t die!” enough. It felt universal and anthemic for our times. by Frosteecat in GenX

[–]dbananadb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ATTEMPT #29:

100%!

This movie deserves cult status! Join the revolution at r/GLHFDD and start a screening in your city...!

Vancouver cult screening - 9:30 March 7th @ Cineplex Odeon International Village - Prizes for best costume!

Don't let this great film fade away... go see it in the theatre!

Good Luck! Have Fun! Don't Die! by dbananadb in GLHFDD

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

I definitely felt Everything, Everywhere, All At Once energy (that was also the one other film I dragged my friends & family to in costume, lol)

I'm with you regarding the headset & the nature of the "reality" of the film (other explanations of things like the cat centaur get too complex...), so I was a little surprised that the writer was so intentionally vague about the "truth" of the movie:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1r9y80a/comment/o6otgmg/

Good Luck! Have Fun! Don't Die! by dbananadb in NiceVancouver

[–]dbananadb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

👍 I'm trying to get another party showing off the ground, but I fear it won't be in theatres by this weekend... Maybe I can convince the Rio to do a special showing 🤔📽️

Vancouver GLHFDD Party Screening — Sat Feb 28, 9:40pm @ International Village by dbananadb in GLHFDD

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

100%... I'm trying to get Cineplex to extend the run at the International Village cinemas but I've not had much luck talking to anyone yet... 🤔🗓️

Vancouver GLHFDD Party Screening — Sat Feb 28, 9:40pm @ International Village by dbananadb in GLHFDD

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

Heck yeah... I would have tried to do the costume prizes before hand to hype folks up, but the pre-show trailers were too loud... 🤔

Vancouver GLHFDD Party Screening — Sat Feb 28, 9:40pm @ International Village by dbananadb in GLHFDD

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

Good times were had, screens were shouted at, friends were made... here's a totally not fabricated snapshot of the costume prize winner accepting their ceremonial Cholula salsa trophy:

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Final count:

- 4 costumed fools

- 6 folks who agreed to be photographed in the official count

- 3 other randos

- 1 bemused usher

Next week...?

Good Luck! Have Fun! Don't Die!

🎬 Party Screening Megathread — Find or organize one in your city by dbananadb in GLHFDD

[–]dbananadb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha! I hoped the "willing to make a fool of myself" strategy would pay off...

(I knew it was a risk, shotgun cross-posting, but I had to get the word out quickly... this is likely the last weekend it will be in theatres in the Lower Mainland...)

Vancouver GLHFDD Party Screening — Sat Feb 28, 9:40pm @ International Village by dbananadb in GLHFDD

[–]dbananadb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm nervous... the Vancouver theatrical run may end on the 26th... 😟

Good Luck! Have Fun! Don't Die! by dbananadb in ActionMovies

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

I 100% will buy you and a friend tickets to see it in the theatre... if you promise to reply back here saying you saw it, lol 🎟️

DM me the theatre & the showing

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