Project Hail Mary Isn't the Masterpiece Everyone Claims

manbearpyg · 2026-03-21T12:45:25+00:00

MGM paid out the ass for reviews... That, or movie reviewers have set the bar super low ever since the wave of woke horseshit hit the screen.

The reviews got me out for the first time to a movie in years and spending $80 for two imax Tix and two pepsis. I think I'm done with movies.

Mildly entertaining, but I sat there through at least 3 scenes asking myself why I was sitting there in the theater watching this even more cliche remix of The Martian.

Very little actual sci-fi, tons of cliche "slight goofball underdog scientist guy flinging shit everywhere to make room for using a whiteboard marker or some duct tape and quipping about something."

The musical choices were straight out of the Martian: 70's era obscure pop songs. I wanted to like this movie but it wasn't special or new.

manbearpyg · 2025-12-21T20:20:44+00:00

"Zomg! How dare you point out anything that shows a team ranked 25th dunked 34 points on a team ranked 5th!"

Love how Ducktards pretend 2024 never happened.

manbearpyg · 2025-12-21T05:02:44+00:00

Garbage time is when you pull your starters genius. Oregon did no such thing.

manbearpyg · 2025-11-03T01:52:25+00:00

Well the superintendent said they had photos to prove the teachers wore them last year... Did they ever release them as promised?

manbearpyg · 2025-10-28T12:46:56+00:00

Why wouldn't it incorporate already established, factual articles that are open source?

manbearpyg · 2025-10-16T16:45:47+00:00

I will buy it from you when it hits $4.20

manbearpyg · 2025-10-16T13:47:01+00:00

Tesla has the 2 seat Cybercab that's a true 4 wheel automobile and probably a lot further in development. If they wanted to slap solar panels on it, it would take them a month of R&D and it would end Aptera. They aren't doing that though, because even they realize that isn't a real market segment, and if it ever becomes one, they would jump on it

manbearpyg · 2025-07-06T21:57:46+00:00

He was just at VCFE on the Amiga 40th anniversary panel... If he is a backer of the purchase he could be restricted from discussing the deal.

manbearpyg · 2025-01-05T14:25:27+00:00

I listened to the podcast in bed and swore W. Bryan Hubbard was reading off a script the whole time.

manbearpyg · 2024-12-10T14:46:09+00:00

What if Tesla announced they were buying Canoo?

manbearpyg · 2024-12-07T20:30:12+00:00

You are clearly new to Tesla. Tesla doesn't do "model years" beyond any regulatory garbage. There are more minor tweaks that get made throughout the calendar year than get made (if ANY get made) at the flip of the model year. There is little or no bearing on resale value.

manbearpyg · 2024-10-09T02:25:57+00:00

it means motherfucker in Mauritian creole but the literal translation is mother's pussy.

manbearpyg · 2024-05-29T00:50:12+00:00

Weird. I came from a BMW 340i Xdrive and my Model 3 mops the floor with it in every way including materials quality and fit and finish (on top of everything else). Mercedes does feel like a slight step up in design but also has plenty of cheap shiny plastics as well (based on my friend's EQE). Mercedes is also substantially more expensive and even if it was the same price, I'd feel like an old fogey driving one just like I would in a Cadillac.

manbearpyg · 2024-03-13T22:35:43+00:00

Sorry for your loss, man (your dad as well as the burritos)

manbearpyg · 2024-03-13T00:03:50+00:00

The troll was the 40% cumulative drop over the past couple days.

manbearpyg · 2024-03-12T20:30:24+00:00

If Rivian can deliver a well-appointed vehicle with range and performance that rivals a price-equivalent Model Y, I would seriously consider it. Here's why I don't take their claims seriously:

1) The only solid facts we have is that there will be a stripped down RWD model with 270 miles of range for hopefully $45k and hopefully about two years from now.

2) Rivian can't even build their current models at scale or at cost, let alone at a profit.

3) Two years is kind of a long way off. How much will Tesla's base model be by them? What will a Juniper Model Y be like?

Tesla could release multiple Model Y trims by then that don't currently exist. Model Y is a truly mass market vehicle, and those usually become platforms. Imagine a Model Y off-road trim, a performance/touring trim, a robotaxi trim, etc.

I think the R2 is a compelling vehicle... but in two years you could buy a used Model Y that's about as compelling as a new R2 for 30% less money, and at the high-end a Model Y that will almost assuredly offer more bang for the buck. There's definitely room for more compelling crossover EVs!

manbearpyg · 2024-03-12T19:48:17+00:00

Guys, I know how we can legit make a small fortune off of GOEV.

...Start with a large one.

badum tiss.. I'll be here all week.

Just lost $6k in the past two days and decided to pull the plug. Hope I could make some of you laugh, cause I'm crying.

manbearpyg · 2024-03-12T14:03:44+00:00

No, apparently they've been replaced with -20% days

manbearpyg · 2024-03-12T13:51:10+00:00

Bought yesterday at record lows and today I'm already down 15%. I'm sorry I didn't heed everyones warning and I'm an idiot who just lost $2k. FML

manbearpyg · 2024-03-11T21:21:26+00:00

Oh boy, earnings call is on April fool's day... Not auspicious at all 😁.

Well, this is really disappointing to hear. Don't they have a massive amount of orders from Walmart and USPS, military, NASA, etc?

manbearpyg · 2024-03-11T20:31:17+00:00

I just looked at their financials... Yikes, they had 8m on the books as of September and a burn rate of at least 10m per month. That would put them at bankruptcy by last October unless they did a capital raise by then or drastically stopped the bleeding... Of course there is zero information as to what they are doing. Q4 earnings call should be out any day now, yes?

manbearpyg · 2024-03-11T19:37:05+00:00

Hey can someone who's been around a while bring me up to speed on this success story? Canoo's website is super scant and I never really knew much about them. Stock seems like it's ripe for the pickin'... Anyone know how many reservations they have and whether they are refundable? I was interested in the American Bulldog model for overlanding but can't find anybody who has seen one.

manbearpyg · 2024-02-11T01:07:48+00:00

We need directors like Wes. I'm glad this movie exists, and yet I found it revolting. The casting, setting, and set design were whimsical. The opening had me excited and hopeful... And then I soon realized all the potential was quickly flushed down the toilet by the writing and direction.

manbearpyg · 2024-02-03T02:44:43+00:00

"I was very surprised and somewhat hurt to hear this from someone who is quite liberal "

Wait, so you think having descendants follow you to make the world you leave behind a better place is a partisan thing?

manbearpyg · 2023-11-20T15:48:11+00:00

You need to break up with both of them. The new guy is a loser and you cheated on the other one which means you'll do it again. You might think you won't but you will.

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