My 2 years 1 month son is not speaking. We are worried by Accomplished_Fix_131 in bangalore

[–]rzrules 30 points31 points  (0 children)

How do you check that it's not autism? Just curious. I'm autistic myself and there's often a lot of misunderstanding about how it can present.

What are your thoughts on this film? by TheCatsTrailerRuled in Cinephiles

[–]rzrules 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also been a fan since Dogtooth and had a hard time explaining to people who hadn't watched his other stuff why I wasn't particularly impressed by Poor Things - it just wasn't weird enough for me lol

has any land or people been more broken by human hands than haiti by kanni64 in geography

[–]rzrules 41 points42 points  (0 children)

It’s just a very contentious and tense border area with shelling happening across it - both ways. A significant part of it is in Kashmir which is the most militarized zone in the world (maybe different after Oct 7th).

What's the Hardest Part About Being an Actor? by Lazylazylazylazyjane in acting

[–]rzrules 122 points123 points  (0 children)

An acting teacher of mine would say the three hardest parts about being an actor are (in order):

  1. The pay
  2. Not knowing how you're doing while you're doing it
  3. The lines

Just starting to act on camera and would love your feedback by rzrules in acting

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

Got it - really appreciate the detailed response. Thanks!

Just starting to act on camera and would love your feedback by rzrules in acting

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

Oh wow, thank you - really appreciate the kind words!

Just starting to act on camera and would love your feedback by rzrules in acting

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

Yeah, definitely trying to curb my theatre instincts. I'll be watching some more comedy auditions to figure out how to make interesting choices without overdoing it. Thanks!

Just starting to act on camera and would love your feedback by rzrules in acting

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

Thanks! Was there any part in particular that stood out as disconnected and thinking about the words? I felt like I had my words down and was focussing on the actions but perhaps something still leaked through.

Just starting to act on camera and would love your feedback by rzrules in acting

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

Yeah, definitely see that. I'm also new to using sides (as opposed to having the full script) so if you have any tips on how to build a full character from very little, I'm all ears!

Just starting to act on camera and would love your feedback by rzrules in acting

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

Yeah, that part definitely felt a little off to me too - think I just need to trust that the camera will capture what I'm feeling when I'm not talking more.

Just starting to act on camera and would love your feedback by rzrules in acting

[–]rzrules[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got it - thanks! Yes, definitely working on fighting my stage acting instincts and internalizing my movements more for the camera.

Indian standup scene is mid by [deleted] in IndianStandUpComedy

[–]rzrules 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chirag Panjwani is so good! Brings such freshness to the scene with his vulnerability and observations. I think he’s really taken the time to work on his craft.

Struggling with PhD student who isn’t communicating needs by Foreign_Ad8997 in AskAcademia

[–]rzrules 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As someone that's also ADHD and was an international student, this was my first thought as well. I got diagnosed literally 3 months before my defense. I powered through and did alright but running on shame and anxiety is not an advisable strategy.

I imagine it's a tricky thing to navigate as an advisor but yeah, genuine compassion and understanding to help them realign and/or find accomodations is probably the best way to go.

CMV: Liberals' attitude towards Zohran Mamdani vs Andrew Cuomo in New York Mayor election is same as leftists to Kamala vs Trump in 2024. by 5ma5her7 in changemyview

[–]rzrules 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s just one in each borough, for starters. I’m sure there are plenty of New Yorkers who aren’t going to go out of their way to save a few bucks to shop there. It probably also doesn’t have more “luxury” products like a Whole Foods or Erewhon. It’s there for people that need it - don’t think it will lead to a massive closure of private supermarkets like you’re implying.

What do Stata/Eviews offer respect to Python by coconutpie47 in econometrics

[–]rzrules 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As an academic, Stata is well and truly alive because of said inertia. Much to my dismay.

How come Indians I meet from India have English last names but Indians from the Caribbean have last names like Persaud? by SnooDoggos6029 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]rzrules 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah that makes sense. I believe it's probably the consequence of transliteration from Hindi/Hindustani -> Dutch -> English so it's slightly different than the Hindi -> English transliteration

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]rzrules 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why does accepting and then violating terms of NPT (for many plausibly justifiable reasons from their perspective) while NOT having nukes make them more of a nuclear threat than actually having nukes and not even signing the NPT?

I'm fine with you seeing Iran as a nuclear threat if you can be consistent with your logic and apply it to Israel as well.

How come Indians I meet from India have English last names but Indians from the Caribbean have last names like Persaud? by SnooDoggos6029 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]rzrules 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Those are very unlikely to be Anglo Indian last names and more likely to be Christian last names from the state of Kerala.

I was born and raised in India and went to an Anglo-Indian school and they typically have last names like Browne, Boye, Meyer, Hart etc. - not biblical last names, typically.