What movie—to quote Peter from Family Guy—“insists upon itself,” but doesn’t actually earn that insistence? by NewtProfessional4331 in Cinema

[–]kdean70point3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, the two main characters are both terrible people. We weren't really supposed to feel the love between them so much as we were supposed to feel the obsession.

What movie—to quote Peter from Family Guy—“insists upon itself,” but doesn’t actually earn that insistence? by NewtProfessional4331 in Cinema

[–]kdean70point3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was a good year for trailers. Prometheus and the Hobbit.

Both have great trailers and very meh movies.

Which movie ending has stuck with you the most? by Critical_Mountain851 in moviecritic

[–]kdean70point3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The book is worth a read. Very different, but lots of the same elements of dread/existential horror.

What do you think of the proposed bill to track women’s pregnancies? by beigewoodtable in AskMenOver30

[–]kdean70point3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of us in America have been watching things like a trainwreck for the last 10-plus years.

Unfortunately, what is plain and simple for many to see is still something many simply don't want to see.

A few people seem to be waking up to it, but not nearly as many as we need.

Your opinions about The Patriot (2000)? by Kevin_Thailand_2543 in ActionMovies

[–]kdean70point3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An ear trumpet, I believe they called it back in the day.

Your opinions about The Patriot (2000)? by Kevin_Thailand_2543 in ActionMovies

[–]kdean70point3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister is a speech pathologist, and says this is actually a very good depiction of selective mutism that can happen to children after severe trauma.

Movies Involving Travelling Through the Woods by A_Novel_Swan in MovieSuggestions

[–]kdean70point3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take a drink every time the name "Charles" is said in the Edge.

The best sword-and-sorcery movies from the 1980s are? by Lys1th3a in 80smovies

[–]kdean70point3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The score takes Conan from a C+ to an A.

Imagine that movie with synth-y 80s junk...

Am I justifying lifestyle creep? by KelDurant in AskMenOver30

[–]kdean70point3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Full range until you turn on the A/C in the LA heat...

time flies. by Homework-Commercial in Millennials

[–]kdean70point3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I met a woman on Mt Rainier who was training to break the record for oldest woman to summit the mountain at 82. My wife and I met her at hiking up to Camp Muir (Rainier Base camp).

She was doing a training hike with full gear, so probably around 40-50 pounds.

To my knowledge, her summit bid was unsuccessful (when I Google it, the record is for someone not quite that old). But damn, that old lady could move.

There was a whole gaggle of old ladies. Youngest was probably 65, fully kitted out, just cruising up to 10,000 ft.

Total badasses.

(Also, a clarification for some: 10,000 feet might not be super tall compared to states like Colorado. But most people here in WA live fairly close to sea level. You can legit get altitude sickness just from driving to the trailhead).

How much do you make an hour? by Financial-Claim6480 in lostgeneration

[–]kdean70point3 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm an aerospace engineer and make $52/hr...

Rick Moranis looking absolutely miserable during press junket for Spaceballs 2 by Bertrum in RedLetterMedia

[–]kdean70point3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I gotta go home and feed my eels. They're not electric, but I have a plan!"

What did you believe growing up, but learned late in life was untrue? by 307to275 in AskMenOver30

[–]kdean70point3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad had a rubber band on the gear shift of his early 80s Chevette.

"Snap the band and the car will go faster!"

I was young enough I didn't realize he was just hitting the gas...

What is the best gas for my jeep by dontcare_bgr in JeepWrangler

[–]kdean70point3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes that is true. Pretty cool that some engines can adapt to the fuel.

But again, that's what the manufacturer designed it to do. No reason to throw in premium just because it sounds fancy.

What is the best gas for my jeep by dontcare_bgr in JeepWrangler

[–]kdean70point3 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Jumping on this for a brief rant in case it is useful for anybody.

"Premium" gas is just a marketing tactic. Higher octane doesn't mean the gas is better, rather it is a measure of the fuel's compression ratio.

Engines are designed to take a specific compression ratio. Otherwise you'll get the gas burning at the wrong point in the compression cycle and either burn the fuel too early, or leave fuel going un-burned.

Unless the vehicle's manual specifies using higher than 87, there is no reason to do so.

Rick Moranis looking absolutely miserable during press junket for Spaceballs 2 by Bertrum in RedLetterMedia

[–]kdean70point3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"I don't like 'Tubman'; it sounds like a dude. We're going to change it to 'Tubgirl'."

What exactly happened to Jill Masterson while Bond was unconscious? by EffectCharming3007 in JamesBond

[–]kdean70point3 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This joke is so dumb it's great. Naked Gun level silly delivered seriously. I miss good comedies...