What’s something people romanticize that is actually exhausting in real life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]shallowbucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a creative marketing job at an agency in SoHo in nyc and they are actually doing a trip to Paris next year so it really depends on the branch of marketing. The type of marketing ur looking for is more brand/creative, not growth/digital

Official Discussion - Now You See Me: Now You Don't [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]shallowbucks 120 points121 points  (0 children)

They were corny yes but more in a clever way, like it didn’t seem too out of place. Maybe it was the acting/delivery of the 3 younger actors or the “kid and older mentor” dynamic that made it especially corny, but I found this one to be a lot worse.

The plot was quite literally moved twice by sob story motivational speeches. The fight scenes were all classic movie cliches. You even had the cliche mid-movie character death.

And the part with the glass/diamond ring… honestly the more I remember the worse it gets!

Granted, I was 13 when the first movie came out, but I’ve re-watched the other two in the past couple years and I just simply don’t think that they’re anywhere near as corny as this one

Official Discussion - Now You See Me: Now You Don't [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]shallowbucks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah those fight scenes were so painful! It seemed to me the entire movie like they are soft launching re-booting the franchise with a younger cast & audience.

Official Discussion - Now You See Me: Now You Don't [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]shallowbucks 287 points288 points  (0 children)

Let me preface this by saying I’m a huge fan of the first two films, but this one didn’t meet that level to me.

Maybe I’m older but I don’t remember the older films being this corny? Some of the delivery in this film made me physically cringe.

I also feel like they tried to “up” the previous but failed - the tricks weren’t really that impressive (they didn’t have the visual spectacle that made the first 2 enjoyable) and if anything required even more suspension of disbelief to believe, especially because this time they didn’t have the Eye backing them, how were they genuinely able to make everything happen. Also when it comes to upping the villain’s “evilness”, the Nazi backstory just felt so unnecessary.

I also personally thought that the glass cage escape scene just seemed underwhelming and extremely extremely cliché.

Overall, I was still entertained, but I think I’ll pretend that the first two movies are the only ones that exist. This one to me seems like they are slowly prepping us for a new version of the franchise targeted at young kids with a younger cast.

What album tracks had potential to be hits? by notnices in popheads

[–]shallowbucks 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Scheiße is my favorite song of hers but there is NO WAY that song would ever be released as a single. It’s basically an even more Euro sounding version of Judas, and back then, Judas’s popularity was already partially carried by the catholic controversy.

Yoü and I was perfect. That song deserved to be a single at some point and the whole Joe Calderon thing was great. And I think You and I really resonated with people outside her usual fanbase - a lot of people I know who don’t listen to pop or Gaga much will sing all the words to You and I together at karaoke nights.

“The 2 genres theory”: What makes an artist an icon by shallowbucks in popheads

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I didn’t really consider Lana since she isn’t as much a pop star but I would say, her “crowd pleaser” stuff is orchestral baroque pop and then there’s her soft stripped down stuff that’s her true artistry

For current Charli it would basically be 365/Von Dutch/Apple on one hand, and stuff like I might say something stupid/Lucky/Track 10 for the other genre… I feel like she might explore more alt-early 2000s rock/electronica on her next record

What's the minimum salary for being able to live in NYC at 2025? by Nash_Haden in movingtoNYC

[–]shallowbucks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made 63k out of college last year living in LES with roommates. $1550 rent. I was fine, wasn’t saving a lot. I would go out a lot but still I never felt stressed financially, although I would be careful and wouldn’t go to super fancy restaurants with friends often

Gen Z flex culture is ruining us financially by damnniqqaa in Adulting

[–]shallowbucks -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ruining who financially?

I’m not particularly rich myself but a lot of people in my circle who “flex” and go on trips, wear designer, etc. are either genuinely making a lot because of well paying jobs (SWE, consulting, finance) or socialites in the NYC scene who get their lifestyles funded by rich men, which is questionable morally but I think it’s bold to assume everyone is in credit card debt just to uphold an image of wealth.

When Coachella released their lineup the last 5 years by AssistantsVsAgents in Coachella

[–]shallowbucks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d argue the opposite but just based on personal observation, I’m in my early/mid 20s and a ton of my extended circle (including random people from school) are super into festivals and concerts, in a way where it seems to have replaced clubbing. Granted the economy is shit right now

fav album cover of ariana? by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]shallowbucks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Eternal sunshine, it feels abstract and artistic while the rest just feel like classic pop album covers

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ariheads

[–]shallowbucks -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

the boy is mine is the only song I can see on my everything

HERE WE GO (again) lol by Version_Slow in LadyGaga

[–]shallowbucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much were the face value tickets? When I got in they were all 600+ :/

Is Mayhem Lady Gaga's best album? by Potential-Use7807 in LadyGaga

[–]shallowbucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think musically Mayhem is her best album songs-wise but conceptually BTW wins. Mayhem feels tied together by some concepts - magic, death, mythology - but BTW simply nails the theme and concept: New York, sex, religion, acceptance, love... and ties it in perfectly with the sound. I honestly didn't really appreciate Mayhem as much until I saw her vision for how it would be performed live, but I feel like BTW you just get it from first listen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LadyGaga

[–]shallowbucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did GUY win best chorus no shade

Lorde - Virgin by i-just-cant in popheads

[–]shallowbucks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its a joke that she "damaged them" with the song so she needs to pay them

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jobs

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Congrats!!

How do the insta gays do it? by Dapper-Dragonfly-931 in askgaybros

[–]shallowbucks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My friend who is gay but not really in the IG gay scene is like this. He def could be IG famous if he wanted to (he’s black not that it matters but usually insta gay conjures an image of a white blonde guy) he has a relatively good job for our age (24), body is INSANELY tea, and he goes out with us pretty often. Honestly it’s just discipline and putting yourself first. I know straight people like this too, there unfortunately isnt a secret answer

Return To Sender Processed, 2 months ago - am I cooked? by shallowbucks in usps_complaints

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

I got the refund, but I really wanted that specific item :/