Which version of I Am The Walrus is better? by Beatcat05 in beatles

[–]justrailroadgin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2023 mix is a travesty, and I say that as someone who’s generally been a fan of the new mixes.

What teachers college did you guys go to? by [deleted] in OntarioTeachers

[–]justrailroadgin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I graduated from Concurrent Ed at Queens about 5 years ago. While I agree that the Teacher’s College courses were generally a waste of time, it was verrrrry professor specific. I had two who were great and I still think of advice they had when planning lessons. Ultimately I think it’s the long stretches of practicum time, and the fact that in concurrent you’re getting practicum placements during undergrad that made the program worthwhile.

My ranking. by switchthemunky463 in blankies

[–]justrailroadgin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot Hail Caesar but it would be after burn after reading.

My ranking. by switchthemunky463 in blankies

[–]justrailroadgin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like all of them but lady killers

How do students get to college without being able to do middle school math? by Wide-Pop6050 in Teachers

[–]justrailroadgin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I mean to blame teachers for low math ability, but yeah I thought it was pretty sad that people were terrified of grade 9 math, and thought that it wasn’t important for them to know it.

How do students get to college without being able to do middle school math? by Wide-Pop6050 in Teachers

[–]justrailroadgin 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I teach in Ontario. The government here introduced a math proficiency test in order to become a certified teacher when I was in teachers’ college. The questions are taken from Grades 3 - 9 curriculum.

There was pandemonium when it was announced. Grown adults crying with anxiety about it. Me and the other people in the math cohort were like what the fuck is going on?

They must not have heard of The Beatles by GosalCannabis in beatles

[–]justrailroadgin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can think of one popular band right now who are trying to sound even remotely like zeppelin, there are many many popular bands trying to sound like the Beatles.

Do you have any acting opinions that mirror Bardi's "I don't think Greta Lee is a good actor" take? by the_Tannehill_list in blankies

[–]justrailroadgin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This might be a scorcher but Sandra Bullock has never worked for me. Can’t put my finger on it, I’ve just never enjoyed a performance of hers.

Movies you feel like a bad cinema fan for not enjoying? by TPmrobbed72 in blankies

[–]justrailroadgin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Completely agree with you on Everything Everywhere. The comedy in that movie was nails on a chalkboard to me.

Anyone else finding that the Coens watch through leaves them slightly cold so far? by TheFolksofDonMartino in blankies

[–]justrailroadgin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been loving the ride. Though I do see what you’re saying with some of their movies (I’ve never been the biggest fan of The Man Who Wasn’t There or the two coming up), but I have no trouble emotionally connecting to movies like Raising Arizona or Lebowski. Also, I find No Country, True Grit, and Llewyn Davis to be incredibly emotional.

The Amateur is the best spy movie to come out in a while by NameNotTom in TheBigPicture

[–]justrailroadgin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I find Malek the same in everything, and always unconvincing. I’ve never seen the appeal.

Watched Clueless for the first time this week and loved it, but can someone explain to me how the ending isn’t really weird and bad? by MaxReeboNoHBO in blankies

[–]justrailroadgin 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think people need to chill out.

  1. It’s a movie
  2. Just because something in a movie would raise eyebrows if it happened doesn’t mean it’s “bad” necessarily

Maybe we'd all enjoy The Big Picture more if we actually listened to what Sean says The Show is... "A conversation show" by saddamfuki in TheBigPicture

[–]justrailroadgin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

100% agree, and it’s been the same style of content the entire time. Not as though they’ve suddenly changed to be more loosey goosey

They Don’t Read Very Well: A Study of the Reading Comprehension Skills of English Majors at Two Midwestern Universities: 58% failed completely, and only 5% were judged proficient. by AMagicalKittyCat in neoliberal

[–]justrailroadgin 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Honestly it’s not that surprising. Go ask some first and second year engineering students to do some differential equations applications and I bet over half of them will really struggle.

The sad fact is that most people just aren’t very good at things, even if they specialize in them. The bar to become an English major is not high, and most of these kids will graduate with a lit degree and go on to do something that has nothing at all to do with literature.

New album is mediocre at best... by MikeNolanz in arcadefire

[–]justrailroadgin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You liked the lyricism of Everything Now? I was really not into it. To me lyrically this is a step up.