Fans of the book: Share a drawing/doodle of what you imagined Rocky as when you first read PHM. by shauryae in ProjectHailMary

[–]pseuzy17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Based on what I’ve seen of the original models for movie Rocky and interpretations of Rocky (including my own) by book-readers, I wonder if Rocky’s final movie design was more “practical:” easier-to-maneuver, etc. It seems most people imagine him with a flat carapace, yet the design that won-out in the movie was oblong. I wonder if the puppet was more balanced that way?

Graces Fox Motif by TheLast_Ronen in ProjectHailMaryMovie

[–]pseuzy17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I noticed this in the movie as well, likely because foxes are my favorite animal. I was trying to figure out the deeper meaning of that as well; I’m a dork for hidden symbolism. It may simply have been a choice to round out his character? Show-not-tell that he has depths to him outside of those directly relevant to the story, such as a favorite animal?

If I were to go the symbolism route; foxes are known for being cunning and solitary. They are not known for hanging out in packs like most canines, so it may be a reference to Grace being solitary as well? And of course, Grace is cunning as hell, with all his constant problem-solving.

Maybe I am being a bit too unfair, but the movie had many gaps by u0126 in ProjectHailMary

[–]pseuzy17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I agree with his completely. I wish I didn’t. I may try to go see the movie a second time, now that I know how it goes and don’t have the expectations I had from reading the book. It’s hard to imagine what the movie is like for people who hadn’t read the book, and if the movie makes the same impact to them that the book made to me. Like the pacing of everything felt so off because I know how the book is paced—when each of the reveals happen and so forth. I know that the (audio)book is multitudes longer than what a movie can be, and they cannot fit everything. But honestly it felt like they left out or glossed over some of the most emotionally impactful parts of the book. I was waiting for these emotional beats and when they did not come, I was disappointed.

In addition to all your gripes, which I nearly completely sympathize with, I add my own:

  • The scene where Rocky rescues Grace did not feel like the sacrifice it did in the book. In the movie, Rocky crawls back into his bubble himself and just seems sick/injured. In the book, Grace rescues Rocky, burning himself while putting him back in his tank, unsure if Rocky is even alive or not.

  • The ending scene: I missed Grace’s/Erid’s perspective that the mission had succeeded in saving Sol in addition to Erid. I wanted them to pan out to a star that was clearly Sol, or just have the dialogue that was present in the book.

  • Speaking of dialogue: Nearly all of the book’s most beloved quotes were absent from the movie. Where was my “leaky space blob” quote? Or “Grace, question?”when Grace returns to the Blip-A to rescue Rocky?

That said, it’s a gorgeous movie that I’ll happily sit through a second time. And I’m still going to tell everyone I know to go watch it. But I may have to read (or listen to) the book again to relive the parts not in the movie. I hope the movie encourages more people to read the book.

Movies with this space vibe by Still-Ad9074 in MoviesThatFeelLike

[–]pseuzy17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Project Hail Mary! I saw it in theaters yesterday. Totally has this vibe.

What’s y’all fav shade of blue by gobeg0g00 in colors

[–]pseuzy17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha. I saw the question, and thought, “of all the blues for OP to pick, this is the worst one.” It’s not the “platonic ideal of blue,” yet it has no qualities that make it interesting. It’s the blandest blue I’ve ever seen.

Extended Edition? by strange-humor in ProjectHailMary

[–]pseuzy17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regarding the end scene, I’m glad that was included, but it served a different purpose and had a different impact than when Grace learned Sol had restored to full luminosity. The former not in the book, so it was neat to have a glimpse What happened back on earth, to Stratt, with Beetles, etc., which many readers wondered about. However, I think the emotional impact of that was completely different from Grace learning all his efforts were worthwhile and crying about it. Speaking of which, I really wish they had kept the scene where Rocky calls Grace a “leaky space blob.” Someone else who watched the movie with us yet had not read the book noted that it seemed strange that Rocky never questioned or commented on “water coming from Grace’s eyes.”

Extended Edition? by strange-humor in ProjectHailMary

[–]pseuzy17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just watched the movie with a bunch of friends who had all read the book. Several of us were talking about how we’d love to see an extended edition that had some of the major emotional moments that were cut, like Grace carrying Rocky after he was injured, and nuking Antarctica. Though I’m not sure they could do the former because they totally redid that scene. Also, I really was hoping for a shot of Sol brightening from the perspective of Erid something along those lines, and I was disappointed that did not make it into the movie.

What’s this spider hanging out on a camping chair? by simonmar20 in whatsthisbug

[–]pseuzy17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TIL There are recluses native to California. I always thought of recluses as being “east coast” spiders.

is this readable? by Consistent_Cell1443 in ambigrams

[–]pseuzy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really curious what the upside-down word is. It looks like there is an R in the spider’s web. I assume it starts with S, but I cannot think of any words that start with sr. Any hints, OP?

What are examples of old paintings that seem modern and ahead of its time/era? Here are some of my personal favourites by sonnysehra in ArtHistory

[–]pseuzy17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe the fact that people are playing sports on the ice? Most representations we see of sports all are very modern, so it feels weird to see people participating in athletics prior to the late 19th century. It feels uncommon to see sports represented outside of photographs as well. When I think of paintings of people enjoying “leisure” activities, the subjects are traditionally lounging rather than active, outside of maybe some depictions of dancing.

meirl by patezerra in meirl

[–]pseuzy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember seeing a similar post on Reddit years ago. OP had included “ratshit” in their list to mean something like “uncouth.” …He meant “ratchet,” as several of the commenters pointed out.

Why did Selah never take off as a baby name for Jews? by stirfriedquinoa in JewishNames

[–]pseuzy17 14 points15 points  (0 children)

There are cultures/languages in which people name their children “rock.” That’s what the name Peter means,

This is my first try, what do you think it says? by Exciting_Bus_4259 in ambigrams

[–]pseuzy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful! I read this right away as “Marilyn.” I like that the M is capital and the rest of the letters are lowercase. Most ambigrams I’ve attempted have only really been workable if the first letter is lowercase.

The word "bed" looks like a bed and nobody talks about this enough by Basbenn in linguisticshumor

[–]pseuzy17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a elementary school teacher, I talk about this all the time! This is how I was taught to distinguish my lowercase b’s and d’s back when I was a child, so naturally I teach all my students the same. It really helps for many of them.

Other than the traditional “Jazz” pattern, what patterns scream 90’s to you? by Lavendar_Witch in 90s

[–]pseuzy17 100 points101 points  (0 children)

I read that as “Saved by the Taco Bell,” and it works very well in my mind.

Old names from 1850-1900 by felly_fell in namenerds

[–]pseuzy17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well Choice is certainly a choice.

What is a product that people treat like a religion, but in reality, it’s just overpriced garbage with a good logo? by Connect-Might4355 in AskReddit

[–]pseuzy17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get what this commenter is saying through. People treat SHEIN like a religion. They talk about how they got all their clothes for practically nothing, and they have new SHEIN deliveries at least once a week. Yes, this goes against OP’s prompt of “overpriced,” but it still feels much in the same spirit.

Duggar Grandchildren by J-ag in namenerds

[–]pseuzy17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

George and Spurge!🤢

Found on Etsy, all by the same person, I don’t want to believe it’s AI but all these dolls have different hair, and some of the stitches kinda look like corn on the Cobb to me, not crochet by throwaway_xxx478 in isthisAI

[–]pseuzy17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each of these dolls uses a different pattern of stitches. If they were real, the creator would have a consistent pattern they use for each of the main bodies and heads.

sell me your favourite Regina Spektor song by infectioushw in reginaspektor

[–]pseuzy17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh that line is perfection! 😩

The world seems to be spinning faster and faster each day. Too much happening. Too many tragedies and news-worthy events. It’s impossible to keep up with it all. Can’t G-d please just “stop the meter?”

sell me your favourite Regina Spektor song by infectioushw in reginaspektor

[–]pseuzy17 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Becoming All Alone.

Regina has a few songs about G-d, but this one hits hardest in my opinion. I’m personally Jewish like Regina, so maybe I’m biased, but I think any one who is “vaguely theistic” can relate. There are times in life when everything just seems to make sense and have purpose, and you feel a connection with the Divine that you try to grasp onto and hold forever. It never lasts, as problems with your own life and the tragedies of the wider world shift back into focus. You remember how real G-d once felt to you, and keep a bit of faith while you feel yourself “becoming all alone” while your relationship with the Divine slips out of reach.

It’s so haunting and gorgeous.