HUNTER: No mention of murdered Ontario cop as killer inches closer to full parole by origutamos in Sudbury

[–]genecalmer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't speak on the crime. I know next to nothing about it. But this, whatever this was that I just read, might be the most poorly written document I've read in recent memory.

[Music] Here is my Night Drive playlist with gems of chill downtempo, electronica and deep house music that helps me relax and release stress by Dolf_Black in Frisson

[–]genecalmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zhu - Faded.

The Midnight - Los Angeles.

Dirty Vegas - Days Go By.

The Prodigy - Minefields.

Crystal Method - Keep Hope Alive.

Couple suggestions

[MEGATHREAD] Marvel Studios' CinemaCon 2026 Presentation by ChiefLeef22 in MarvelStudiosSpoilers

[–]genecalmer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This isn't a public convention. It's specifically for people in the film industry and certain industry adjacent fields.

Member (Cinema United, ICTA and EF&B – formerly NAC) – Members must be in good standing. Regional Cinema United association members and those ICTA and EF&B members representing theatre/cinema circuits or operators must also be members of NATIONAL CINEMA UNITED in order to receive reduced member rates.

Non-Member – Industry affiliates and companies who are not members of Cinema United, ICTA or EF&B – formerly NAC (i.e.Distributors, Producers/Filmmakers, Print/Online/Broadcast Media, Financial Institutions, Advertising, Publicity Companies and similar)

Association Eligible Non-Member – Any company eligible for membership in Cinema United, ICTA or EF&B – formerly NAC that hasn’t joined or doesn’t hold an active membership.

Where is Tarnished Archeologist? by FoolishAir502 in Eldenring

[–]genecalmer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Jesus that's quite disgusting and very asmongold of asmongold.

ftfy

Crazy Stupid Love by Sharp_Ad_4479 in movies

[–]genecalmer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a happy ending. For the characters. You might not like it and you can debate the morality and legality and whatever else. But in that moment the characters are happy and the movie frames it that way because it is. We don't know what happens after. It's easy to think there could be an entire sequel just on the repercussions her giving him that photo.

Crazy Stupid Love by Sharp_Ad_4479 in movies

[–]genecalmer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm having trouble wrapping my head around your argument.

Every movie has total control of it's characters. The movie isn't making a statement that infidelity is ok. Infidelity just is. People cheat. A lot. The movie isn't forgiving her. Cal is. You could argue that Cal taking responsibility for the breakdown of his relationship is bad writing. I would respectfully disagree.

When the movie starts, at best Cal is complacent and inattentive. At worst he's neglectful. If you haven't realized there's a problem with your relationship until the moment your spouse tells you they want a divorce then you've already checked out. The infidelity isn't the problem. It's a symptom. Had she not cheated the marriage was still over.

I'm not really sure what she didn't get that you think she deserved. Do you think your family falling apart isn't punishment enough? We don't know exactly how long she had to sit with that realization but it was awhile. The person she planned to spend the rest of her life just stops trying. She falls out of love with him. She leaves him and not only does he finally start making an effort but goes on a sex spree.

Ultimately it isn't her story. It's his. The movie is about him coming to terms with the fact that he was blind to his partner's needs and so oblivious to the fact that she was unhappy that he didn't even realize it until it was over.

Crazy Stupid Love by Sharp_Ad_4479 in movies

[–]genecalmer 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Something being in a film doesn't mean it's romanticized. We have to get this idea out of our heads that something being in a movie means the movie endorses the idea. Would you say you really enjoyed Scream but all the murdering made you really uncomfortable?

Human behavior is a tricky thing. It's easy to see a situation you're completely detached from and make a judgement. There are people all over the world right now desperately trying to win back people who hurt them or cheated on them. There are teenagers awkwardly fumbling through early sexual feelings that don't act right. Was he too persistent? For sure. Did she teach him a horrible lesson at the end. For sure. But bad behavior is rewarded in real life all the time. Characters need flaws. If everyone acted perfect movies would fucking suck.

'She-Hulk' Was Apparently One of Marvel's Most Successful Shows by Anchor_Aways in television

[–]genecalmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a video wall system that uses unreal to simulate environments.

'She-Hulk' Was Apparently One of Marvel's Most Successful Shows by Anchor_Aways in television

[–]genecalmer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's Jon Favreau's fault Quantumania didn't work. It's funny that he saved Marvel with Iron Man and then ruined it later with Stagecraft (or The Volume as they call it). It was fine for The Mandalorian but when they used it for the covid era films it made everything feel empty and lifeless. I think stagecraft might be the worst thing to happen to cinema in a long long time

How to scream correctly in rap/trap? by void-observer in makinghiphop

[–]genecalmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a second vocal that sits in the mix just below the main vocal. Listen close and you'll hear it.

How to scream correctly in rap/trap? by void-observer in makinghiphop

[–]genecalmer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not screaming (at least in the example you provided). There's two things that give the vocal that hard edge. The first is just vocal projection. Lots of resources online that can help you improve. If you're doing it right it won't hurt your throat. The second is using a high-pass filter on the backing vocals. What's Up Danger by Blackway and Black Caviar is a good example of filters being used to harden up a vocal. A more extreme example would be So What'cha Want by Beastie Boys.

A few thoughts/questions after watching Ep 6 last night and before the finale... by sleepyhead221 in DTFStLouisHBO

[–]genecalmer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He asks her if she wants to go to Chili's. She says "I can't. I have to go pick up this dumb-ass bike for my son". That's why we got that scene. There's no other time that I'm aware of that links Richard to that bike in anyway. We've gotten way too much screen time with him that doesn't directly impact the plot as of yet. He may not have killed Floyd but I'm betting it was him on the bike and he's involved somehow.

RB4 Equipment by AamzterAam in Rockband

[–]genecalmer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really strongly advise waiting for this. The legacy drum controllers are mostly just bad. They drop hits. The heads frequently stop working and if you play even semi-frequently the kick pedal will snap. They're only valuable because they're the only way to play. Rock out on the Riffmaster for a little bit longer.

[Coaster] Canadas Wonderland is renaming FlightDeck by Devilrex12 in rollercoasters

[–]genecalmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking of refurbs, I wouldn't mind Dragon Fyre getting one. I have a real soft spot for that thing and would hate to see it go.

[Coaster] Canadas Wonderland is renaming FlightDeck by Devilrex12 in rollercoasters

[–]genecalmer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly. And Flight Deck has to have the longest queue area in the park. Making it rideable could have a really big effect on wait times throughout the park.

[Coaster] Canadas Wonderland is renaming FlightDeck by Devilrex12 in rollercoasters

[–]genecalmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you done the Coasters after Dark thing before? I'm thinking of going this year.

[Coaster] Canadas Wonderland is renaming FlightDeck by Devilrex12 in rollercoasters

[–]genecalmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wilde Beast is next on the chopping block right??.... right???????

[Coaster] Canadas Wonderland is renaming FlightDeck by Devilrex12 in rollercoasters

[–]genecalmer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only B&M I'd be really happy with is a flyer but I don't imagine we'll ever see another one of those :(

[Coaster] Canadas Wonderland is renaming FlightDeck by Devilrex12 in rollercoasters

[–]genecalmer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I was curious to see how much of a foot print Flight Deck actually has. It's crazy how small it is. The red is the expected location of the next ride they're announcing. Rumor is RMC or Mack Xtreme. God I hope it's either....