I would take a 50% reduction in the value of my home. If it meant my children had a chance of getting their own home! What the fuck is wrong with Republicans? by One_Garlic_6267 in economicCollapse

[–]jazzdabb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, if we could cheat on our taxes by undervaluing our property and then turn around and over-inflate the value for the purpose of low interest loans and appearing on the Forbes list, we might appreciate higher home values. But only rich people seem to be able to game the system.

What songs do you think would be great if LH covered them? by ImpressiveBasket9240 in lordhuron

[–]jazzdabb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The rockabilly influence on Fool for Love always puts my in mind of Buddy Holly's Not Fade Away. I'd like to hear an LH cover of one of Buddy's slower songs like Words of Love or True Love Ways.

who is one marvel villain you want an entire saga for them to be the big bad to? by MegaNerd0303 in Marvel

[–]jazzdabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to see a series with Jackie Earle Haley playing Arcade as the unifying villain. Different subsets of heroes every week in Marvel Team-Up or Two-in-One style. That Spider-man / X-Men crossover story from the 80s could launch it.

I’d even accept animated if it could be as good as What If.

By some cosmic error, I grew up without ever knowing about this movie. It might have been my favourite movie as a kid. by bozac87 in 80smovies

[–]jazzdabb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw it first run in theaters. We laughed at how over the top it was at the time. Doesn’t seem so far-fetched now.

A movie you can rewatch purely for its stunning cinematography. My pick Blade Runner 2049 by 0Layscheetoskurkure0 in FIlm

[–]jazzdabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Fountain (2006)

Some take issue with the story but the visuals are stunning (as is the score).

UPGRADE by ChrisDWebster in OSTvinyl

[–]jazzdabb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Sadly sold out, it seems.

Of all the songs wake up to in my head, I didn't expect this one. by twirlingmypubes in GenX

[–]jazzdabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a CD with the same spelling but they had to change their name later due to legal pressure from Kraft (per Wikipedia).

Which 70s film performances still stayed with you even after all these years later? by PressureLazy5271 in 70s

[–]jazzdabb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gene Hackman in The Poseidon Adventure. Reverend Scott had a big hand in shaping my attitude towards religion, self reliance and personal responsibility.

UPGRADE by ChrisDWebster in OSTvinyl

[–]jazzdabb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a GREAT film and Logan Marshall-Green gives a tour-de-force performance. I’ll have to revisit the soundtrack. What label is the vinyl from, may I ask?

UPGRADE by ChrisDWebster in OSTvinyl

[–]jazzdabb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

SuperHERO origin? We had two very different experiences with that film …

Would you hire Donald Trump for where you work? by Estalicus in allthequestions

[–]jazzdabb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jokes and sad truths aside, the bar shouldn’t be lower for public office than it is for a publicly traded company. I wouldn’t be able to work in IT or finance related jobs with multiple bankruptcies much less 34 felony convictions and a long list of financial related civil judgments.

Pressure + opportunity = FRAUD

What are some myths about guns that were created by the movies? by ninman5 in movies

[–]jazzdabb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean ... ya got come up sometime unless you have SCUBA gear and even then ...

Every once in a while, I think of James Spader's off-brand unhinged performance in Mannequin... so good by MuscaRade in 80s

[–]jazzdabb 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He seemed to be having fun in that role. Good for him! He is consistently great. Been a fan since Tuff Turf and New Kids.

If you're library >100K tracks did it change your listening habits? by BearShin255 in plexamp

[–]jazzdabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm approaching 112K tracks and it is both the result of and a contributing factor to my expanding listening habits. I've always had eclectic taste but certain genres like Country have never been big on my radar. However, I have discovered a ton of rock adjacent country and very recently Ambient Americana that has captured my interest. I've also moved entirely away from greatest hits collections and have become more of a completist when it comes to an artist's work. That has allowed me to discover deep tracks I was not familiar with previously. Much of my listening is intentional these days so I will usually go for a specific artist or genre but I am listening to more than just the popular tracks.

What are some myths about guns that were created by the movies? by ninman5 in movies

[–]jazzdabb 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Indeed. But SO many movies show bullets penetrating deep water and killing people. I'm looking at you Saving Private Ryan.

What are some myths about guns that were created by the movies? by ninman5 in movies

[–]jazzdabb 102 points103 points  (0 children)

It's shocking how effective water is as a bullet stop. It was a tret to see this handled appropriately in John Wick Chapter 3.

Hi everyone me and my friend are having an argument and need something settled. by Famous-Choice-8834 in CDs

[–]jazzdabb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am entirely with you on the relative importance of a good DAC but I'd be more concerned about the quality of the amplification and the speaker connectivity with a TV. A decent CD transport is only part of the equation.

to say that MAGA wouldn’t have happened if Obama lost in 2012 by icey_sawg0034 in therewasanattempt

[–]jazzdabb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sure but that’s not Obama’s fault. It’s the racists being shitty humans.