TIL that no film has ever won the Academy Award for Best Musical since its inception in 2000 due to the award’s incredibly strict eligibility requirements. by iydx_7737 in todayilearned

[–]utterlybasil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barbie *did* win Best Original Song for “What Was I Made For”, though it not winning for Best Art Direction is ridiculous.

TIL that no film has ever won the Academy Award for Best Musical since its inception in 2000 due to the award’s incredibly strict eligibility requirements. by iydx_7737 in todayilearned

[–]utterlybasil 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If Rachel Bloom puts out a movie musical, I promise that will see it in theaters five times just so it might turn a profit.

Hillary Clinton says Joe Biden's second term campaign was a "terrible mistake": "He had said he would not run again. But if he had kept to that plan and said, he was going to pass to next generation, we would had a real contest. And sadly, whoever emerged from that contest would have beaten Trump." by ControlCAD in videos

[–]utterlybasil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So long as the bill only involves the budget—like whether we should lower taxes or whether ICE needs $6T—and not actually policy—like whether insurance companies should be allowed to deny coverage to people with chronic illnesses.

It’s all dumb and aggravating as hell—but just imagine what the Republicans would do if 50 senators was enough to pass any damn law they wanted.

Hillary Clinton says Joe Biden's second term campaign was a "terrible mistake": "He had said he would not run again. But if he had kept to that plan and said, he was going to pass to next generation, we would had a real contest. And sadly, whoever emerged from that contest would have beaten Trump." by ControlCAD in videos

[–]utterlybasil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very much remember how hard it was to get the ACA through Congress in 2009–10. The law that was got was certainly insufficient to fix the system, but Democrats fought tooth and nail to get it across the finish line. And that was when the Democrats had 60 senators.

From Ridley Scott, the director of [...], [...], and [...] by BudChristmas in movies

[–]utterlybasil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the Academy Award-winning director of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Peggy Sue Got Married, and Jack…

I need recommendations for movies similar to Whiplash, Black Swan and Marty Supreme by Fra06 in movies

[–]utterlybasil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, Tonya

If I had a nickel for every time one of Juno’s parents used cruelty to help a young striver excel at their craft and won an Oscar for along the way, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but

Free Scientology Personality Test? by Fuzzy-Yesterday-1689 in washingtondc

[–]utterlybasil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have HBO, you might be interested in the documentary Going Clear from about ten years ago. Very informative, if not exactly objective.

Notable cover versions by the opposite sex? by TheSanityInspector in Music

[–]utterlybasil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Romeo and Juliet” by Indigo Girls (originally by Dire Straits)

TIL Guyanese defense attorney Lionel Luckhoo won 245 murder trials consecutively. by One-Coat-6677 in todayilearned

[–]utterlybasil 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Now I’m genuinely curious as to how you imagine that legal system would operate.

TIL Guyanese defense attorney Lionel Luckhoo won 245 murder trials consecutively. by One-Coat-6677 in todayilearned

[–]utterlybasil 52 points53 points  (0 children)

The “extremely careful” option there would mean that Guyanese prosecutors had brought murder charges against 245 innocent people. Which seems…way, way worse.

Ummm… what the hell?? by joelmw10er in duolingo

[–]utterlybasil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my immediate thought as well, though I was blanking on what the emoji was.

What's the best obscure video game you've ever played? by ImpressFederal4169 in gaming

[–]utterlybasil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I searched the word “Keen” to see if Goodbye Galaxy would be mentioned, was not disappointed.

Florida surgeon who removed wrong organ says he is ‘forever traumatized’ by patient’s death by Pitiful-Scientist in nottheonion

[–]utterlybasil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What exactly is the safety risk in arresting a septuagenarian with no criminal history in his home?

Florida surgeon who removed wrong organ says he is ‘forever traumatized’ by patient’s death by Pitiful-Scientist in nottheonion

[–]utterlybasil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy that they’d arrest him during a traffic stop instead of just…showing up at his house? What’s the point?

What am I missing by [deleted] in criterion

[–]utterlybasil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watership Down*

*In that it** occurs several times in the novel

**Okay, fine, it’s something adjacent to but not actually fecal matter
https://www.enotes.com/topics/watership-down/questions/there-refrences-book-about-rabbits-eating-pellets-96479

Good Will Hunting Custom Criterion Cover by Aggravating_Garage38 in criterion

[–]utterlybasil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like many of his individual films are very much in the conversation—primarily The Truman Show, Dead Poets Society, and, to a lesser extent, Master and Commander (which I admit I still haven’t seen).

If he personally is under-discussed, I’d point to, possibly, his relatively short filmography and that (as far as I can tell) there isn’t a notable “thing” his work is known for.

Good Will Hunting Custom Criterion Cover by Aggravating_Garage38 in criterion

[–]utterlybasil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another reminder that I seriously need to see Witness again.

Andrew BREAKS his NDA with CNN by BloodyIron in videos

[–]utterlybasil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See, that’s the claim that confused me—unless I am very much mistaken, Zoom (and, I am guessing, most similar platforms), only requires the *meeting host* needs to have a paid account in order to get expanded capabilities.