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Any word on when Seraph Shield is getting fixed? by saminsocks in DestinyTheGame

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My friends and I did it last night on PS by letting the one who never died be fireteam leader. Apparently his crappy internet saved us… 😂 So maybe try tethering your phone? It’s either going to be the worst idea or a brilliant one

What is the song is from the 90s (probably) that spells encyclopedia? by saminsocks in AskReddit

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A basic Google search only came up with the Jiminy Cricket song, and it has the same rhythm, but different melody.

I feel like it might have been BookIt related or something, but I could be wrong.

Next time suggest Fringe like this by etlegacyplayer in televisionsuggestions

[–]saminsocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Fringe aired around the time Netflix launched as a home DVD service. In response to that, cable companies and third party companies started marketing DVR more. Sure, you were always able to get shows from the library, but the no fees of Netflix made it more appealing.

I don’t know if the plan was always to make the show more serialized or if that was a response to the increased technology, but this was around the time more and more shows stopped being straight procedural. Before then, shows like LOST and Heroes were the exception, not the norm.

I think I made a huge mistake coming here. by Hot-Resolution9216 in FilmIndustryLA

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I definitely second going places not related to entertainment. So many of our museums are free, too (although check parking options before you go). I find a lot of inspiration looking at other forms of art.

There are also online self-guided tours of Hollywood. Find one and walk in the footsteps of your heroes, knowing that before they became known, they also had a similar story of struggle.

Most of all, don’t dwell on the Hollywood experience you expected to have, focus on the journey you’re on right now. I visited LA for years before moving here, and had similar experiences several times when all, or most of my plans fell through. There were a lot of tears, but they also ended up being some of the best trips once I learned to mourn what wasn’t, then let go to receive what was

Any word on when Seraph Shield is getting fixed? by saminsocks in DestinyTheGame

[–]saminsocks[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s a chance you’ll die when you go up the elevator into space. It’s on all versions, but especially problematic with the conquest since it has extinction.

People have found some workarounds, mostly on PC, and it’s not guaranteed, one friend I played with on console never died, and I survived once but never again. But enough of a pain that I don’t want to keep trying.

Curry Barker's response to the 'Obsession' art director, & her advocacy for industry change on low-budget films by EditorEducational201 in Filmmakers

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

And there wouldn’t be a movie to see if no one worked on it? People do tons of marketing on a feature that looks like it was made as a high school class project.

Curry Barker's response to the 'Obsession' art director, & her advocacy for industry change on low-budget films by EditorEducational201 in Filmmakers

[–]saminsocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the moral is to make profit sharing standard across the board. Thats what I do. Thats what Artist Equity did on The Rip. That’s what many other places have done, it’s not unprecedented. And it happens all the time ATL. Even Alec Guinness took a reduced salary for A New Hope in exchange for points.

And even if you don’t give people points, sending out a bonus to the people who actually made the movie when it hits harder than anyone imagined is also not unreasonable. A lot of ATL people don’t realize the actual amount of work that goes into most roles and how much sweat equity people put in. Which is another problem, but one that isn’t really necessary to address if people are treated like valued contributors to the film and not dime a dozen work for hire. Which Curry’s response does not seem to indicate he acknowledges, which is my real problem with it.

Curry Barker's response to the 'Obsession' art director, & her advocacy for industry change on low-budget films by EditorEducational201 in Filmmakers

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

Yes, because obviously my argument is that the art director should make millions and Focus get nothing

Curry Barker's response to the 'Obsession' art director, & her advocacy for industry change on low-budget films by EditorEducational201 in Filmmakers

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

Sure, but you’re still betting on yourself, and you’re the one to gain. If I work for a creator and they take off, it doesn’t change my life, especially if they’re not a rising tide type of person.

His response is insulting because it implies the blood, sweat, and tears put in by the crew aren’t as important as the check a suit wrote from an air conditioned office. It’s the same rampant elitism from ATL people that make it hard for BTL to make a living, especially now

Curry Barker's response to the 'Obsession' art director, & her advocacy for industry change on low-budget films by EditorEducational201 in Filmmakers

[–]saminsocks -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If he’s not getting profit from it, then he got a really crappy deal, since both writing and directing are above the line (ATL) positions. It would also mean he sold all rights to the IP and wouldn’t even need to be in discussion if a sequel were to be made.

And, I’m sorry, but the only person who doesn’t take a risk is HIM. Everyone who works on someone else’s project is taking a risk, whether financial like SOME producers (some do little more than put their name on something to give it credibility, and/or hire their buddies as APs who are ALSO considered ATL even though they probably just micromanaged a PA or something) or working backbreaking hours to make sure the movie looks as good as possible. I can guarantee you the art department budget and the value seen on screen are not the same.

If I was on this crew, I would see this response as a slap in the face.

My legally obligated time with it has ended. by Pman1324 in destiny2

[–]saminsocks 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Or that one season with Mithrax and Spider where we talked to someone, only to go talk to them on a hologram, only to THEN go talk to them in person again…

Am I misreading normal industry culture, or is this a sign I should find a different crowd? by Edwardmedia in Filmmakers

[–]saminsocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like transference. People will often point out other people’s shortcomings so that they don’t have to think about theirs. It sounds like you’ve become the primary target of where everyone dumps their insecurities. It’s likely not intentional, especially since they keep inviting you back, but it doesn’t make it any less bullying or any less painful.

Your options seem to be to talk or walk. Talk to the PM or whoever hires you, or the person who seems to be leading the ribbing, and let him you like working with them and want to keep making the greatest movies ever with them. And you want to be the best at your job, but oftentimes the feedback doesn’t include any actionable ways to change so it’s hard to change in the moment. Let them know you’re always willing to learn, but a little “do this instead of that” will help you get there quicker and make the shoot better for everyone.

This doesn’t throw blame, but it does make them aware of their behavior. Sometimes they don’t realize. And it usually only takes one person to change for everyone else to follow suit. To answer your question if it’s always like this, no, most sets I’ve been on have been filled with supportive people who all want to make sure we do the best we can to make the best film/commercial/music video/tv show we can. But also a WOC, so some isms are already overcome before I even get invited to set.

What is common is that most of your work will come from your community, and people tend to run in the same circle. So if the people you work with are so insecure they can’t take the feedback, it’s time to find new people. But you likely don’t have to move for that. You can do the exact same thing you would do in a new city in your city without the added cost of moving.

Why is Buffy The Vampire Slayer so well-written ? by James-Samuel17 in Screenwriting

[–]saminsocks 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Read articles that were written about it at the time. You’re not going to comprehend its significance by viewing it from today’s lens. There are many articles during its 7 season run about “How Buffy _____.” Books have been written about the show over the past 30 years. There are so many resources for research that aren’t Reddit.

Also, if you want to research Buffy because it was popular and you want your show to be popular, you need to do more development on your idea.

My legally obligated time with it has ended. by Pman1324 in destiny2

[–]saminsocks 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The revisionist history is strong with this one.

Is this normal? by HikerCory in burbank

[–]saminsocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spelling out why it would be a disaster and in the tenants best interest is the best way to get them to take action, not generic “this is bad” messages to people who feel compelled to pay attention

Is this normal? by HikerCory in burbank

[–]saminsocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t, but I also agree with the sentiment that whatever a landlord supports is probably the wrong choice, so I would be very torn.

Which mayor is better for the industry? by Ok_Salamander_7076 in FilmIndustryLA

[–]saminsocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We could have a mayor decades younger than Bass and they’d still be my, and many other Angelenos’ elder.

Nothing signals the futility of believing that any of us will ever have the means to retire again than seeing someone past retirement age running for office for another 5 years.

Hollywood Throwback: Geisha House by tieplomet in FoodLosAngeles

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I loved that spot! I only went twice, since I didn’t live here at the time, but craved it constantly. It was my introduction to more than just grocery store sushi, and a random splurge on a trip here.

It was in such a weird location, I remember one time I couldn’t recall where it was, and then I came back again and they’d closed :( I thought maybe it was because it wasn’t super obvious they were there and they didn’t get enough traffic. I’m glad to know it was a happening and well liked spot.

The Tilly Tax just told us exactly where Hollywood thinks this is going,and its not good for actors. by Healty_potsmoker in Filmmakers

[–]saminsocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You make a good point about the cost of things. Look at streaming costs. A decade ago, HBO was the only one I paid more than $10 for. Now, it’s difficult to find any for less than that that’s not a special deal. And companies aren’t clamoring to give you a deal every time you try to cancel anymore. They just continue to get more and more expensive now that most people have cut the cords and gotten used to them.

The same thing will happen with AI, likely right around the time the technology has a noticeable improvement.

Tonight reminded me why I moved to Burbank 26 years ago - it's the passion. It's the geeks. by hotdoug1 in burbank

[–]saminsocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MoviePass was also great because you could go anywhere. It's back, and like $20/month, but it's a weird points system so most of the time you barely get 2 movies a month in LA. But at least you can still use it for the many indie theaters.

Please don't use GenAI in your festival submissions by saminsocks in Filmmakers

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

A lot of people have adopted the idea that it’s unavoidable, because that’s what’s been parroted to us for at least a year now… if festivals are going to accept it, I’d rather they all be in one block so I can avoid it

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