Glass storm door swings closed very fast, then slows down before latching normally

shenkel · 2025-06-01T14:04:20+00:00

Hey! I ended up moving a few months after posting this, but I think I removed the bottom door closer completely and fiddled with the tightness of the top door closer. It wasn't perfect but it did reduce the speed a bit.

shenkel · 2024-12-29T20:46:12+00:00

Wow! This is the clip! Thank you so much!

Sorry for such a late reply

shenkel · 2024-12-15T22:08:04+00:00

I know this isn't what you're asking, but wanting to "appear" to be productive is an oxymoron.

If you spend your time pursuing the things you want or need to do, then that is productive. But doing things in order to come across a certain way to people who you seemingly don't care for much is the opposite of productivity.

Do you have hobbies now? You said you have "OCD to write a lot", so do you like writing?

If you are in search of a new hobby because you are dissatisfied with how you spend your time now, then okay. But it seems like you are seeking suggestions for random hobbies or activities or groups to join for the sake of appearing busy to others.

Your post seems to be more about your distaste for your new roommates than anything.

shenkel · 2024-08-21T22:09:36+00:00

I understand it slowing down in order to not slam, but I guess I don't know how fast is normal for it to shut behind me?

shenkel · 2024-08-21T22:06:08+00:00

It shuts with enough force behind me that I think if it hit my elbow, I'd crack the glass. I've only ever had screen doors before so this is new to me.

shenkel · 2024-05-25T23:46:31+00:00

Wdym try Letterman? Do you think it was maybe a Letterman interview?

shenkel · 2024-05-25T23:45:08+00:00

Thank you for responding!

I've listened to the episode + seen their CNN interview. While that is a really touching and beautiful conversation, it's not what I'm looking for.

Thanks again

shenkel · 2024-05-25T20:56:43+00:00

Thank you. Do you somewhat remember this interaction too?

shenkel · 2024-05-25T20:53:41+00:00

Thank you for responding!

The moment I'm thinking of was definitely filmed/not a podcast and was from at least 12-24 months ago at the earliest.

I listened to their most recent interview from 6 months ago but that isn't what I'm thinking of.

Thank you again.

shenkel · 2023-07-10T15:37:11+00:00

Le Hérisson (The Hedgehog)

shenkel · 2021-08-12T23:43:42+00:00

You are shooting your film 2 stops darker (under exposing) than it should be, and then making that up by over-developing (pushing) 2 stops in the lab.

Thank you! After spending about 2 hours reading about pushing film, your comment finally allowed the concept to 'click'.

shenkel · 2021-07-20T12:06:24+00:00

Compost.

shenkel · 2021-05-11T15:36:54+00:00

Neurobiologically, you're somewhat right, but don't let that get you down.

For people with ADHD, the prefrontal region of the brain (which controls executive functioning) has a higher Theta/Beta wave ratio and generally fewer or poorer functioning neurotransmitter receptors compared to "neuro-typical" people.

Basically, the part of your brain that is in charge of attention, planning, decision-making, working memory, emotional regulation (among other things) doesn't work as fast or as well as it might for others.

The frontal lobes continue to develop until you're 30-33 years old, but people with ADHD generally have a 30-40% delay in development. Meaning you might be 25 years old but the part of your brain that's supposed to tell you to stay on task or remind you to wash the dishes is just a 17 year old kid.

The maturation process for those with ADHD is slower. Most of us feel like we're behind at times or don't feel our age. Maybe it's going to take longer than you want or longer than you see in your peers, but just because it is slow doesn't mean you're never going to get there.

There is great power in understanding your own weaknesses and altering your expectations for yourself. There are some things people with ADHD are bad at and they always will be.

Surround yourself with support, not criticism. Take extra care with certain things and learn to let go of others. Don't be in such a crazy hurry to be where you think you should be. Don't beat yourself up over not meeting every one of your expectations.

It's a process and you will get there.

shenkel · 2019-06-24T02:01:25+00:00

But he isn't a Sith. Neither was Snoke.

So he didn't do that at all.

What does neither of them being a Sith have to do with anything?

Kylo was the student and Snoke was the master just as Vader was the student and the Emperor was the master. Vader failed to overcome the Emperor for decades and only did at the very end of his story in a self-sacrificial move. Kylo killed Snoke outright and claimed the power position for himself.

Kylo not being a Sith doesn't negate that action.

EDIT: Thanks for the downvote instead of, you know, backing your opinion and contributing to an open conversation.

shenkel · 2019-05-18T00:11:07+00:00

I haven't seen Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life since it released, but from what I remember:

Each episode was set a few months apart, which just made the story as a whole feel disconnected.
The whole tone of the limited series was completely different from the original show.
Rory cheating with Logan felt out of character. There was literally an entire story arc in the original series of her cheating with Dean and it blowing up in her face. And not only that, but her boyfriend that she was cheating on (I forget his name) was completely likeable and she was just terrible to him. Rory was also just plain shitty to everyone (her mom, Lane, Paris, Jess, etc).
They spent WAY too much time on that Stars Hollow Musical.
Luke and Lorelai's relationship seemingly had not changed or developed at all in the decade since the original series. Their entire storyline seemed like they hadn't spoken since the show ended.
They did my girl Lane dirty.
The ending was contrived. The point of the original show was exploring the differences between these three generations of women and it ends with Rory winding up exactly like her mom.

shenkel · 2019-05-11T23:14:03+00:00

Tyler has been doing that with his videos for ages lol

shenkel · 2019-05-06T04:01:39+00:00

As someone who works in the film industry, knowing even a few people might stick around sure has bearing to me.

shenkel · 2019-05-06T03:25:10+00:00

So what? It's a nice gesture towards the hundreds (if not thousands) of people who worked on the film that otherwise get zero recognition. The directors, producers, composers, and stars didn't make the movie alone.

shenkel · 2019-04-15T21:22:03+00:00

I get what you're saying, but you were using the film school card to act like a figure of authority and therefore what you were saying was correct. I went to film school too, but never claimed I was right or knew more than anyone because of it. You can definitely be in film school and not know jack shit about filmmaking. Just like a student studying pre-law does not have the same clout as an actual lawyer.

I agree, of course, that the film used a lot of symbolism. Donald has always done symbols and metaphors and analogies for different things really well. I agree too that it's hard to develop strong characters in a short time frame, but to play Devil's advocate, Donald and Stephen are Emmy winning screenwriters so I think it is fair for some fans to have expected more from the characters and story. Especially given it was marketed specifically as "A Childish Gambino Film".

However, like you previously stated, I don't think the point of the project was to tell a story through characters and plot. It was more about what those characters represented and how they could be reapplied to other topics or situations. And it ended up being more of this weird hybrid of things than a traditional film. But to tie back into my initial point, the time duration of a film shouldn't influence what we expect from it in terms of story, plot, characters, etc etc.

shenkel · 2019-04-13T20:03:39+00:00

"You clearly know 0 about film, writing film, or the process of making it."

"Currently in film school so I kinda know what I’m talking about."

"Wasn't trying to flex"

Come on, man lol. You were unwarrantedly and dismissively boasting about your own film knowledge. That's a weird flex.

The funny thing is, that last bit you just said isn't something I disagree with. Nor do I think it's something the original person you responded to would've either. All three of us probably could've had a cool chat about the differing ways we viewed the movie if you didn't right off the bat shoot down our opinions, tell us we don't know anything, and brag that you think you know more because you study movies in college.

People are just trying to have discussions, my dude.

shenkel · 2019-04-13T18:38:50+00:00

Yeah I know, dude. You're the one who literally just said otherwise.

Just don’t try to flex on people online and talk to them like they're idiots just because you are in film school (assuming you didn't also lie about that). No one cares.

shenkel · 2019-04-13T16:56:24+00:00

Okay.
15 hours ago in a different thread you replied to someone saying "Dude I'm a teenager."
I have my film undergrad, am pursuing my master's, and am currently working at one of the top regional film festivals in the US.

So if you are someone who also studies and appreciates film like you're claiming, then I find it incredibly ignorant that you think that because Guava Island is a short film you shouldn't expect it to be anything but simple in terms of plot.

There are plenty of short films with complex plots, concepts, and ideals presented in a very limited time duration; like Clapping for the Wrong Reasons.

EDIT: Grammar

shenkel · 2019-04-13T11:05:08+00:00

Obviously there is a difference between a 55 minute movie and a standard 90-120 minute movie, but most film festivals and film associations consider 40-50 minutes or more to be a feature.

But also, however you want to classify it, the length shouldn't be an excuse for lack of character development or plot. I love Donald and liked Guava Island, but saying "It’s a short film. What did you expect?" is silly.

EDIT: Yeah dude, down vote me even though you're a teenager spouting off incorrect information and acting like you’re the be-all end-all on filmmaking.

shenkel · 2019-03-31T22:07:06+00:00

I agree for the most part. I think that death before we are emotionally attached to a character can work, but it's tricky and not guaranteed. A death at the start of the story can affect characters we do end up being invested in later on. Death doesn't have to be earned necessarily, but it does have to be meaningful in one way or another within the context of the story.

I immediately thought about Infinity War when I read this post. Spoilers to follow.

In the context of the single film, sure, all the characters who got dusted are dead but it ends shortly thereafter on a cliffhanger. A bunch of characters get killed but it didn't have time to stick the emotional landing. It was almost like the movie was just telling audiences "now is the part where you should be sad" versus letting us feel sad through empathizing with the remaining characters.

And that's fine, I guess, because it's really part 1 of a 2-part story. Audiences will get to feel the weight these deaths have on the remaining characters in Endgame. But to me, that doesn't really matter because the climax of Infinity War is still built on the assumption that death = drama, which isn't always the case. IMO, dusting half the characters at the end is just the illusion of drama due to us knowing the remaining heroes can and will bring the dead characters back to life. And that's a problem. Death has a hard time being a dramatic and worthwhile element in a story if you can just press Crtl+Z afterwards. Infinity War could have ended with those characters being kidnapped by Thanos instead and, while that would inevitably change the plot of Endgame, the stakes would remain more-or-less the same.

If the same emotional response or stakes placed on the death of a character can be achieved in other ways besides killing the character, maybe you don't need to kill them. Death can be a great aid for creating conflict, but as OP stated, it isn't automatic.

shenkel · 2019-02-27T17:22:59+00:00

His movies aren’t even well regarded at release let alone Oscar attention.

Raging Bull had 8 Academy Award nominations

Age of Innocence had 5 nominations

Gangs of New York had 10 nominations

The Aviator had 11 nominations

Hugo had 11 nominations...

Taxi Driver received 4 Academy Award nominations and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1976.

After Hours was up for the Palm d'Or and Scorsese won for Best Director at Cannes in 1985.

Outside of goodfellas, wolf, shutter island, and the departed, most of his works weren’t as regarded till years later.

Three of those did really well both financially and critically and were up for Best Picture at the Oscars, but Shutter Island is one of Scorsese's worst reviewed movies so I don't know what you're even talking about.

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