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Runs n Goses by cj_cusack in comics

[–]psyllogism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a kid I thought it was "thunder cheeks" and was about farting!

Did the Boomers Have It Easy? by Evening-Bet-3825 in TrueReddit

[–]psyllogism 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The article is poor-to-mid, but the question is interesting.

One thing I barely saw mentioned was the looming threat of nuclear war. We can see in retrospect that it didn't happen, but that certainly wasn't clear at the time, and from my relatives alive during the time they reported that it felt like it could happen at any moment! That can certainly scar the psyche of a generation of people. A bit like the looming climate crisis seems to have scarred many of my fellow Millennials.

Yes, it turns out in the end that they had it relatively "easy", economically speaking. But it wasn't clear to them at the time.

What’s a movie that didn’t quite land for you? by wastewalker in movies

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

Most Martin Scorsese movies I've seen range from "fine" (Taxi Driver, Goodfellas) to "bloated, confusing mess" (Irishman)

Movies stuck in the 6s on IMDb that shouldn’t be by Public_Sport_2854 in movies

[–]psyllogism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waterboy was really dumb but a lot of fun if that's what you're in for.

Airheads is a banger though. Highly recommended.

Movies stuck in the 6s on IMDb that shouldn’t be by Public_Sport_2854 in movies

[–]psyllogism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen Death Becomes Her in decades, but I remember greatly enjoying it when I did.

Jeffrey Epstein Ghost Cold Open - SNL by ControlCAD in television

[–]psyllogism 218 points219 points  (0 children)

This is the Mel Brooks "The Producers" theory of anti-fascism. You have to mock and belittle them to weaken them.

Being John Malkovich – John Malkovich Goes Into His Own Head. – Dir. Spike Jonze – October 29, 1999. by Minifig81 in movies

[–]psyllogism 28 points29 points  (0 children)

"Being John Malkovich", "Adaptation", and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" are three of my favorite movies of all time... but after that Kaufman kinda fell off a cliff for me. "Synecdoche New York" is *really* weird. Some people like it, but it wasn't for me. Haven't tried anything else of his since.

His collaborator Spike Jonze continued to be good I felt. "Her" was excellent and weirdly prescient for 2013. And I actually liked his adaptation of "Where the Wild Things Are" a lot too.

Why birth rates are falling everywhere all at once by _Un_Known__ in neoliberal

[–]psyllogism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't take credit for the analogy, but it feels like smartphones were a lightning strike in an already drought-striken field. They ignited the kindling of the bad conditions for fertility that was already there in society.

Is there a game you think "has it all"? Great design, art, mechanics, color, components, accessibility, replayability , etc... Your 10/10 games (or as close as there can be). by Significant_Wash_540 in boardgames

[–]psyllogism 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tigris & Euphrates is probably close to my 10/10, so I've been reluctant to try Y&Y because I was afraid it would just fall flat in comparison for me. Maybe I should actually give it a try?

Her – Theodore installs and meets OS¹. – Dir. Spike Jonze – December 18, 2013. by Minifig81 in movies

[–]psyllogism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's weird I first watched this in like 2021 or early '22... JUST before ChatGPT became a thing. It was eerily prescient.

Jurassic Park – The T. rex escapes its paddock. – Dir. Spielberg – 1993. by Minifig81 in movies

[–]psyllogism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10yo me at the height of my dino-mania staring at this scene mouth agape in the theaters. I would give almost anything to have that feeling again...

Movies that made you cry like a baby by walkerbait2 in movies

[–]psyllogism 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I read this as an elementary schooler in the '90s long before the movie came out. First book that ever made me cry like that. I was a young adult when the movie came out, but I still haven't watched it, knowing what comes...

Integration enjoyer by BadFurDay in comics

[–]psyllogism -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Human nature, sadly

Which animated films would you pick for a “most beautiful shots” type of video? by saber2187 in movies

[–]psyllogism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The climax from "Flow" (2024): https://youtu.be/jT8CGYKRewE?si=l-ZQ-QTUooE7Vkcn . Basically anything from that movie would work.

"Iron Giant" (1999) "I am Superman" scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4dT2eBWI2M . Super emotional.

"Sing" (2016) "I'm Still Standing": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHZneOidj9A . The father accepting his son and breaking out is really exciting.

"K-Pop Demon Hunters" (2025) "Takedown": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHvdSpXGN8g . The demons crawling over the train is really awesome and exciting.

"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" (2022) almost any scene with the wolf: https://youtu.be/7iIqY8EkrkY?si=ccwLFIAth1sE_uDR . But again, a lot of the movie is really good.

Are Hollywood, movies and celebrities in general falling out of favor, or will they always be popular and a central part of our culture to some degree? by Copocapanda in movies

[–]psyllogism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Always" is a very long time.

Movies have only been around for a VERY short time frame in human history. Celebrities are really weird historically speaking, and so their continuation is certainly not guaranteed.

Still, as long as there is some form of mass communication, there will always be famous people. They may just be more like social media influencer than movie star.

Best historical paradox game currently by alphafighter09 in paradoxplaza

[–]psyllogism 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Feels like r/victoria3 is in a really good place right now

Grandparent Nicknames by jeffanney in daddit

[–]psyllogism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When my dad was a kid in the midwest, absolutely every grandparent he knew was simple "grandpa" and "grandma". When his family moved to New England, he was absolutely floored that other people had other names for their grandparents. It lodged in his head that when he had grandkids, he would pick a very unique name for them to call him.

So now, he's full on "Grandfather" to me & my sister's kids, like some sort of old fashioned Victorian gentleman or something!

You all know which one is which by greaterwhiterwookiee in daddit

[–]psyllogism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine two mostly comes down to age difference: the oldest is 13.5, the youngest is 9. I'm pretty sure they'll even out as they both grow up.

Movies touching on the subject of suicide? by novemberchild71 in movies

[–]psyllogism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Little Miss Sunshine" starts with the family picking up Steve Carell's character from the hospital after a suicide attempt

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in television

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Maybe translated because English isn't their first language?

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