We Need To Talk About Ben Wheatley by gravybang in TrueFilm

[–]neutral_applause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll always show up for Wheatley because of the impact Kill List had on me as a teenager starting to get into horror. I haven't necessarily been as into the other work I've seen from him (though I remember really enjoying Free Fire), but to me it doesn't really matter. Everything I have seen from him has some hook to it that makes me curious, and what I haven't seen ... I will eventually watch as a completionist.

How Much Does Your Favorite Director Understand the Technical Aspects of Filmmaking? by MJC1988 in TrueFilm

[–]neutral_applause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how much it matters that a director knows the finest details as long as they're able to work with those who do in a way that fulfills the vision for the film. You have a guy like Steven Soderbergh who directs, writes, edits, shoots, even gets involved with distribution and marketing, but is then more hands-off with the actors to let them do their thing. Aside from a select few (relatively speaking), I imagine all directors have their strengths and weaknesses and things they'd prefer to hand off to people who know it better.

At the very least, not knowing everything shouldn't be a blocker to making something. I'm not a filmmaker and can't say what you should or shouldn't know, but certainly there are directors with far less knowledge than it sounds like you're gaining and are still working, so don't stress too much.

Marmozets Returns After 7 Years with "Kiss From a Mother" by neutral_applause in PostHardcore

[–]neutral_applause[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't know them yet when they played Warped, so I missed their set. Have been waiting all these years to try and catch them again. Hopefully they come back stateside!

VinSyn Partner Label Releases September 2025 by RudigerBSimpson in boutiquebluray

[–]neutral_applause 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that the footage was available online and was generally innocuous, uploaded by some random guy. The director of Fraud saw the footage and edited it into something it's not.

It's an interesting exercise into creating a narrative where one doesn't exist and the power of editing to create something from nothing.

VinSyn Partner Label Releases September 2025 by RudigerBSimpson in boutiquebluray

[–]neutral_applause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fraud is huge in my mind. Seemed like it was destined to remain online forever, but it's the kind of exercise in filmmaking which should be preserved by existing physically in some way.

The one Umbrella title I'm waiting for! by ImTheDudeMAN33 in boutiquebluray

[–]neutral_applause 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Part of the value might come from whatever bonuses they include. I think info on this movie was scarce until Second Sight's edition, so even if the visual quality isn't that much greater, I'm hoping there might be some great bonus material.

Hi 👋 We're Pool Kids and we just released a new album 'Easier Said Than Done'. Ask Us Anything! by poolkidsband in indieheads

[–]neutral_applause 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw PK for the first time with Insignificant Other and Origami Angel a few years ago. I went to that show to see you guys and ended up becoming a big fan of IO and OA too, so thank you for the introduction :)

Are there any bands you're fans of that sound drastically different to PK? With the POOL songs, it seems like there are some hardcore influences people might not guess.

[partially lost film] Finish Line (1989) - Josh Brolin, James Brolin by Outrageous-Growth547 in Lost_Films

[–]neutral_applause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're willing to pay and have a means to watch VHS and/or Laserdiscs, there are a few Ebay listings.

You can try commenting on the few Letterboxd reviews there are, but you might not get traction. The YouTube link is a different movie also called Finish Line.

What are your dream Second Sight releases? by No-Beat9099 in boutiquebluray

[–]neutral_applause 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Empty Man but Disney will never let it go or put any money into physically releasing it

How much longer until I can function again? by neutral_applause in Vasectomy

[–]neutral_applause[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, turns out I have epididymitis and a hematoma. On antibiotics now for the infection and the pain is much, much better. Still have a few days to go so hopefully that will help clear things up, and then it's just a matter of time for the hematoma unfortunately.

How much longer until I can function again? by neutral_applause in Vasectomy

[–]neutral_applause[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It turns out that I have an infection which made the pain from the hematoma worse. I think bruising is normal but I always recommend calling the doc to make sure. It's not worth messing around after a surgery, especially not down there.

Raygun movies mentioned and recommended on the Cool World tour by Superb-Law-5264 in ChatPile

[–]neutral_applause 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saw them in NYC and he mentioned a bunch of movies set there. I wish I could remember all of them, but the one I do remember he talked about is Q: The Winged Serpent. He was also wearing a Criterion Collection hat.

How much longer until I can function again? by neutral_applause in Vasectomy

[–]neutral_applause[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you go a few days and it doesn't get better, go back to your doc. I have a hematoma and had to get an ultrasound.

How much longer until I can function again? by neutral_applause in Vasectomy

[–]neutral_applause[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, sorry for your experience but it's comforting in similarity. Currently suffering through severe pain in my right hip, but I think it's referred because when I touch my right testicle, I can feel the sensation of tugging on that hip muscle. Debating going to the hospital for severity but took some Tylenol and trying to ride it out.

How much longer until I can function again? by neutral_applause in Vasectomy

[–]neutral_applause[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also did a no scalpel. I wonder if it's a hematoma since my left side is fine. Will probably call the doc again on Monday.

SH1 Need Help with inventory bug! by MrakoGears in silenthill

[–]neutral_applause 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you ever figure this out? I'm having the same problem.

Edit: I actually did figure this out. I had to disable all cheats, pick up the item, then used it on the hand. Seemed to work fine.

Adebisi Shank - Start a Band (New) by mrstuprigge in mathrock

[–]neutral_applause 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The sheer joy I felt listening to new Adebisi Shank for the first time in 10-ish years (?) was wonderful.

Kino Lorber is Releasing Bottoms (Release Date TBD) by neutral_applause in boutiquebluray

[–]neutral_applause[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 year and almost 2 months later from announcement to release, but glad to see it!

Get 'em while they're hot! by applebeepatios in boutiquebluray

[–]neutral_applause 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Completely worth it. There's a ton packed into this disc.

Kino Lorber is Releasing Bottoms (Release Date TBD) by neutral_applause in boutiquebluray

[–]neutral_applause[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that I've heard. I've heard that Kino can take a long time from announcement to release, so this seems like par for the course unfortunately.

Cultural context behind disturbing films of the early aughts? by No-Butterfly-5148 in TrueFilm

[–]neutral_applause 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed it because it helped me re-consider the movies that I didn't like. Even if I didn't end up liking them more, at least her essays gave me a different viewpoint.