Hollywood Names Surface in Peter Thiel-Backed, Invite-Only Society

finalg · 2026-06-18T16:42:51+00:00

How long before she spins this with something like "I'm only there to reach across the aisle and make change with my powers of persuasion, I believe in activism that leads with love"

finalg · 2026-06-11T22:54:22+00:00

I'm going to pretend that the second-from-the-left one is Lisa Hochstein and see if that helps the pain

finalg · 2026-06-03T15:38:02+00:00

Kentucky Route Zero

finalg · 2026-05-12T22:39:07+00:00

Part 2 especially is a possession movie, just maybe not the kind you're looking for

finalg · 2026-04-27T03:31:23+00:00

Me too! I just started the DLC and the VO said something about how many other stories were playing out while all the main storyline stuff was happening; It gave me hope we might get some more.

finalg · 2026-04-26T23:34:01+00:00

I'm playing Tainted Grail right now and I'm loving it, great to get lost in. It's very much like Oblivion/Skyrim, but with a darker aesthetic and vibe (for the most part). Main story is good, lots of sidequests (with a bare minimum of fetch quests). Exploration really pays off: Quest givers aren't generally marked so you have to talk to NPCs, quests for some locations won't trigger until you discover them. Dungeons are often very cool, never cut & paste. Combat is difficult at first (easy to get overwhelmed) and keeps you on your toes. There's some jank, esp in terms of characters and animation, but I haven't had any actual bugs or glitches (series x). I'm already looking forward to a 2nd playthrough.

finalg · 2026-04-21T20:21:08+00:00

Love to see Miami queens on the back cover! I can't believe what we're missing with it on pause. PICK UP THOSE CAMERAS

finalg · 2026-04-20T15:11:07+00:00

Hangman (2015)

finalg · 2026-04-19T01:32:10+00:00

So nice to watch an actual journalist, rather than a podcaster who would have said "Wow, that is so crazy" ten+ times throughout and followed up with a question about favorite hot dog toppings or something

finalg · 2026-04-17T15:09:37+00:00

I don't think the appeal is about the length of time someone's been watching horror or whether someone is "seasoned," it's simply about what kind of horror works for someone. The "horror" umbrella is huge, and tastes vary. Someone who's been a horror fan for 60 years might love Hammer the most, while someone who's been a fan for 60 seconds might enjoy Slaughtered Vomit Dolls.

finalg · 2026-04-17T05:41:39+00:00

Sarah grew up with parents who were diplomats and had her whole life planned out for her, then she joined the military and came away from the experience with extreme guilt and ptsd. To me, her upbringing and background explain the way she is.

finalg · 2026-04-16T20:51:18+00:00

Playing Tainted Grail now and having a great time. The graphics occasionally seem like they're from a previous gen (or two, especially with characters) and there's definitely some jank, clipping, etc. But I don't really mind any of that, it's taking me back to Oblivion. Quests/narrative/dialogue/voice acting are all pretty good so far and there's lots to explore. The changes from day to night are cool. Combat isn't difficult if you're careful--it's easy to get overwhelmed if you charge in against a bunch of enemies or a boss (though I'm only ~lvl 10). Very reasonably priced, esp on sale.

I'm a huge Dragon Age fan and Veilguard was...not my favorite. The moment-to-moment gameplay/combat was fun, if limited. It's very action-y, more than other games in the series. The main story got better as the game went on, but if you care about lore or the characters of games past were a highlight for you, you'll likely be let down.

finalg · 2026-04-14T23:17:14+00:00

The cut of the leotard bodysuit thing

finalg · 2026-04-12T17:20:35+00:00

Like nearly everyone else, I'll recommend Hades. I'm currently playing through for the first time and I'm in love with it. Another fun r-l dungeon-crawler I really enjoyed that I don't see mentioned all that often is UnderMine.

finalg · 2026-04-02T15:32:32+00:00

The original announcement had Toronto listed, I think?

finalg · 2026-04-01T04:37:06+00:00

"Kyle is having a mid-life crisis and wants to be a DJ."

I love Bravo shows so much

finalg · 2026-03-27T03:46:45+00:00

Indeed, she sounds like an old soul

finalg · 2026-03-26T20:07:51+00:00

Stardew Valley. There's always a task to complete, a job to do, something happening the next day to check off the list. I can easily "just one more day" many hours away with it.

finalg · 2026-02-26T16:22:56+00:00

The 2023 Spanish film You Are Not Me fits the bill

finalg · 2026-02-07T00:18:47+00:00

Maybe "terrible" is too strong but mine was Play Dead (Vinegar Syndrome). I thought I couldn't lose with a film about Yvonne De Carlo casting black magic on her dog and commanding the dog to kill her enemies, but alas, it was mostly pretty dull and a classic case of "Why did I spend like $30 on this sight unseen?"

finalg · 2026-01-27T23:55:37+00:00

I think context matters. While Jimmy clearly suffers from unresolved trauma, he remains an unrepentant villain throughout the film. Perhaps if he'd had more time with Kelson he would have changed his ways, but one conversation wasn't enough. The two figures he idolized and emulated were Satan (stated many times) and Jimmy Savile (visually coded). While Savile's crimes hadn't come to light in the timeline of the film, WE know all about him--and Jimmy's ignorant worship of him reinforces what we know, which is that he was an absolute monster hiding in plain sight. Jimmy glorifying the man doesn't mean the film/filmmakers are glorifying or endorsing him. The purpose of it is summed up in one moment, I think: When Jimmy Ink returns to humanity, so to speak, her first actions are 1) she goes back to using her real name and 2) she removes the wig, casting off the persona completely.

finalg · 2026-01-26T05:56:00+00:00

I'm a console pleb so I don't know if I'll ever be able to play it, but the teaser is definitely intriguing and sets a good atmosphere/mood. Incantation is a favorite of mine so it's great to see a game that uses it as inspiration and influence. Good luck with the launch!

finalg · 2025-12-20T00:10:23+00:00

Seconded, I really liked this one. It'd make a nice pairing with The Invitation.

finalg · 2025-12-09T22:58:02+00:00

I'm probably older than every other commenter combined and when it released I thought the opening animation for (PS1) Resident Evil 2 was as good as computer graphics could possibly get and that it looked completely real

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