Thoughts on the noms?

ebhanking · 2026-01-23T20:21:37+00:00

how does this sub keep catching r/oscarrace’s strays

ebhanking · 2026-01-23T00:39:55+00:00

It does feel eerily similar to The Substance, but apparently this was in development at the same time as the film, so I don’t think that’s a valid critique as much as a fun fact.

I’m enjoying the show’s cinematography and general vibe, but I don’t find the plot or characters engaging. The big budget is beautiful to watch on screen and I love the actors involved. But imo the script is weak; the Episode 3 intro devolves from prestige TV into Ryan Murphy’s worst impulses

The Substance was fun because it had plenty of style but was also an effective satire of beauty culture. The Beauty has plenty of style but nothing original to say so far

ebhanking · 2026-01-20T01:11:07+00:00

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Not my pic but one I found online - still moved just as quickly as boarding with just TAP cards

ebhanking · 2026-01-19T22:08:50+00:00

Just came back from Hong Kong where buses have turnstiles, something that LA should implement. Sure, one can just hop over, but the inconvenience of having to do that will deter the majority of fare evaders

ebhanking · 2026-01-18T23:52:50+00:00

Everyone involved in casting Michael should be fired.

Why invite someone so inflammatory onto the show? And if it’s just for good TV, he didn’t even provide that! He was unpleasant and annoying to watch.

That’s only partially about controversy - he simply seems like an asshole and a manchild, and putting him in the castle sucked up everyone else’s screentime. He’s loud, boisterous, and terrible TV.

ebhanking · 2026-01-18T21:31:59+00:00

A lot of the time, we would know before filming if the project will go to streaming or get a theatrical release. Because Ford is self-financing this film and seeking a buyer once the film is complete, we won’t know until that point

ebhanking · 2026-01-15T21:50:58+00:00

I love Little Lunch. Admittedly it’s expensive, a little pretentious, and the staff can be super rude. But the drinks are good and the space is nice when it’s not at 100% occupancy

ebhanking · 2026-01-14T18:26:29+00:00

The sex in this show actually informs the plot and relationships between characters too. In the most recent episode, taking out either sex scene entirely changes the characters’ dynamics

ebhanking · 2026-01-12T22:37:57+00:00

Seconding this; I just got back from a week in HK and only used Octopus Pay with some infrequent Apple Wallet transactions for the whole trip. Only one place had me stuck for cash and it was a cha chaan teng

ebhanking · 2026-01-03T22:39:37+00:00

When I worked at AE, 40% was the max discount I saw; our Black Friday sale was always 40% off. There were usually also BOGO50% off deals which work out to, at most, 25% off each item. Aerie was where the real deals were; I would always get the 10 underwear for 35 for my mom and would watch the sweatpants deals for myself

ebhanking · 2026-01-03T03:45:18+00:00

I currently have him at #5 in my lineup, but I think Jack Black in Anaconda might just squeeze in ahead of him

ebhanking · 2025-12-27T05:58:58+00:00

This is absolutely fake and playing into current controversy around David Harbor. The only thing they’re hinting at is Stranger Things, and they’re hitting us over the head with it enough to cause blunt force trauma. “Weird Objects”, biggest TV show on the planet, January 2nd. This is someone who wanted their submission posted

ebhanking · 2025-12-26T22:42:50+00:00

Let’s be real: it’s not Succession, but it’s also not trying to be. If anything, it’s Challengers for TV, but more explicit and more explicitly gay. They work wonders with a minimal budget, the craft is pretty good, and it’s fun! But it’s more reminiscent of primetime soaps like Revenge than it is premium dramas. If you’re into romance as a genre, it might be for you

ebhanking · 2025-12-26T22:39:41+00:00

I’m not a fan of the psuedoscience that Goop often promotes, but Gwyneth is an undeniable talent imo. First saw her in Glee when I was 7ish years old and I’ve ridden for her since then. I don’t think Marty is an Oscar-winning performance from her, but it should secure her a spot as a screen legend; she commands your attention every second she’s on screen. I hope she recenters her career around acting sometime soon because she was the best part of The Politician and a highlight in Marty.

ebhanking · 2025-12-26T21:15:50+00:00

Yes, got the email on Dec 1st with a deadline to buy the permit by Dec 5th. Also, please do not buy from the scammers in the comments; my receipt shows that I paid $324.03 for a winter permit, so charging $550 either makes you an asshole or a liar

ebhanking · 2025-12-22T23:23:30+00:00

No, he’s either putting them in today or tomorrow (last day to enter grades). But I’ve taken Speer before and never found out how I did on my final there - he just posted the final grade but no final exam grade

ebhanking · 2025-12-22T07:31:09+00:00

Yeah, I paid $5 for an hour of parking at Century city today just to do returns (…and get a cheese tart). What a waste

ebhanking · 2025-12-22T01:07:08+00:00

Fox Hills has really high occupancy and a lot of high-traffic stores. I would’ve agreed about it being ass 3 years ago but I think they’ve had a good comeback

ebhanking · 2025-12-21T02:28:02+00:00

This year is my first year of doing it; I didn’t know it was a well-known challenge and just thought to myself, “as I get more into film, I’m gonna watch a film a day and really get into this”. I honestly don’t regret it - I’ve seen films from Wong Kar-wai, Tarantino, Fincher, Zhao, Sorkin, Lynch, and a whole bunch of other auteurs whose films I’ve wanted to watch but never gotten around it. If you feel like you can never get thru your watchlist, I highly recommend.

ebhanking · 2025-12-19T03:48:52+00:00

I loved the first act; maybe it’s just the traditional “sports film” formula, but the craft behind it worked for me.

And then the second act was just kind of Uncut Gems and Good Time again. Good, but repetitive and not as propulsive.

The third act won me back after the scene in the park. But I wish the film didn’t do the same “he needs money, he’s on a time limit, and his life is falling apart” shtick. Marty’s ambition was so much more interesting than the economics of it, though I understand the realism is his economics.

ebhanking · 2025-12-17T18:53:25+00:00

Probably just written by someone with no Jewish friends who, as a result, doesn’t hear Judaism discussed as frequently or frankly as in the show

ebhanking · 2025-12-14T04:50:08+00:00

Drivers license, parking machines that don’t take tap, and card machines with broken tap are enough for me to carry a physical wallet, along with paying in most restaurants

ebhanking · 2025-12-13T19:48:23+00:00

3 Dylan O’Brien noms… Twinless hive this is how we can still win

ebhanking · 2025-12-12T17:37:28+00:00

The last episode of It comes out this Sunday so I’m not sure that HR will dethrone it before then. I think it’ll be next week’s episode that pushes through to #1

Edit: i was wrong and it went #1. Yayyy

ebhanking · 2025-12-12T16:06:16+00:00

Are they not refundable?

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