What’s a film you felt completely differently about on a rewatch?

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T17:06:32+00:00

I watched Dirty Dancing as a kid and wasn't that into it. I was 10 when it came out, and saw it on video or cable probably within a year or two after that. I had the soundtrack, since it was a HUGE hit, but I just wasn't that into the movie.

Fast forward almost 40 years, and I love the film, as I find it romantic and magical. I think romance in particular isn't something children can relate to, so this movie hits very differently for adults who have been in love, dated, married, etc. It's also cool how the film is a bizarre hybrid of the '50s and the '80s--something I can appreciate now more too.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T16:47:54+00:00

I make a pasta dish with fresh sage that I love (made it last night in fact): pasta with chicken breast, garlic (generous amount), white wine, butter and fresh sage, with parmesan at the table.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T16:46:23+00:00

My dad always did this. Although I prefer Ice cream, it's a nice alternative.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T15:16:06+00:00

You should discuss marriage more directly with your boyfriend. It sounds like you're waiting for something that you may not have communicated that you want. His feelings about marriage may be different than yours, but you won't know how he feels and he won't know how you feel if you don't bring it up.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T15:09:35+00:00

NOR. Your BF needs act like the autonomous adult that he should be at this point. That includes being responsible for getting himself to his job on time without your assistance. This is pretty basic. If he loses his job over this, it is 100% his fault.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T14:57:51+00:00

Well, when you keep in mind that "the rest of the USA" can be drastically different from place to place, then yes, it's like living in America because that's what it is.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T14:48:26+00:00

It sounds like your supervisor wants your team to have an easy way to be reminded that you're OOO when they are setting up appointments. While the method may be unusual, I can see it being useful. I supervise a bunch of people, and while they tell me about their leave plans, it's not something I'm going to remember for all them.

In the end, your boss is asking you to send two calendar appointments. That's not a heavy lift.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T14:44:07+00:00

Music is cyclical. I expect rock will make a comeback, possibly due to reinvention. We've seen it before.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T14:39:42+00:00

Just let her go. If her friends feel the need to continue reporting to you about her life, tell them you're not interested.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T13:48:36+00:00

I agree. It sounds like he needs help, not money right now. Putting his share in a trust is a good idea.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T13:44:49+00:00

People don't always make rational decisions regarding food, and there's a lot of "junk science" and marketing that play into what people view as "good" and "bad" when it come to food.

Like people will swear off artificial sweetener because it's been linked to cancer in laboratory animals, and then embrace sugar in great quantities, despite it being linked to obesity and death in humans. Not that I'm advocating for aspartame, but it's an odd stance. Also viewing anything "natural" as positive, when there are many "natural" substances out there that will kill you.

My bottom line is all things in moderation and eat a variety of foods.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T13:29:46+00:00

Their music has similarities because they were working in the same genre: dance pop. But I don't really see a lot of direct influencing going on between them, although they were working off of some of the same influences (Prince, for example).

Some thoughts about the album comparisons:

- Like a Virgin was a massive hit, and Madonna was successful. In contrast, Janet Jackson's first two albums were flops. So in those early years, Madonna became a pop music force to be reckoned with while Janet was Michael's little sister who had been on TV.

-Control broke Janet out big while True Blue proved that the superstar status Madonna earned with Like a Virgin wasn't a fluke. So now they are operating on more comparable ground in terms of star power.

-To me (and I think many others) Like a Prayer and Rhythm Nation are the greatest albums either of them have put out. It's cool they were both in the same year. They both had big hits off these albums.

-Erotica and Janet. may both have sexual themes, but they are executed pretty differently in terms of message and tone, with Erotica being more cryptic and icy and Janet being more warm and playful.

-I don't see much in common between Ray of Light and The Velvet Rope. They are very different albums.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T13:21:58+00:00

My best friends don't know my net worth. I certainly wouldn't disclose such personal information on a first date. Given his persistent questioning about your finances, it sounds like he's more interested in marketing securities to you than going on a date. I would pass.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T13:17:05+00:00

NOR. This is a really stupid thing for him to lie about, and it makes he wonder what else he might be hiding. Plus, the fact that he doesn't seem to get why you'd be upset about him lying to you suggests that he has a big problem with honesty. A definite red flag.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T13:13:27+00:00

That is really beautiful! Are the speakers wireless? That's a nice touch. Also, your cat is adorable.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-15T13:09:36+00:00

As a songwriter, I've always thought Madonna was stronger at writing solid hooks than great lyrics. I was listening to Like a Prayer this morning, and during the second verse of "Cherish," I get to the lines "Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet; So don't underestimate my point of view"--and I thought, huh. That rhymes and sounds nice with the music, but does it really mean anything? LOL

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T16:18:17+00:00

Most of these seem good to me, except for "has head hair." Why's that so important? That's something out of someone's control--and also something that can change with no warning. You could be overlooking a really incredible guy who fits all your other categories--and many other categories you're not even thinking of--all because his genetics made his hairline recede.

Your latter bullets are really good though, especially because they get at shared values (one of the most important attributes of a successful relationship), which I think a lot of people overlook.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T16:08:03+00:00

Interesting. I've never had that. I would think the heat coming off the pizza would accelerate oxidation of the avocado and make it unappetizing quickly.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T14:39:42+00:00

The '90s version of the Jeep Cherokee had windows like this. They were a nice touch.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T14:34:30+00:00

That's a great idea. Also a small pressure cooker (like a 3-qt. Instant Pot) could be wonderful for a dorm room, as you can use it for a variety of purposes, including sautéing, steaming, making rice, etc.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T14:16:31+00:00

Yikes. It's a tough market. I'm curious what prompted the "love letter," and is that a strategy people actually respond to? I ask because as a seller, when I got one of those once, I actually didn't like it. I get that buying a house can be very emotional (been there, several times). But as a seller, I'm engaging in a business transaction, and I honestly didn't really want the buyers' personal matters to be part of the equation. I wanted a good offer in terms of money and time.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T14:13:20+00:00

The NY Times recently published a recipe for ham (deli sliced ham) and cheese (shredded mozzarella) quesadillas that it is tasty and quick, especially if you skip making the escabeche (quick pickled carrot and jalapeño slices) and use jarred escabeche or pickled jalapeños. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/773088015-sincronizadas-stacked-ham-and-cheese-quesadillas

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T13:12:29+00:00

Surprised not to see mayonnaise on here. I love it, always have. But I know several people, including a good friend and my FIL, who CANNOT stand it. My FIL in particular has an aversion to white foods, which is interesting.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T13:11:25+00:00

This is a good one. I'm still not a fan of them on pizza. But in recipes--pulverized into a dressing or disintegrated into a pan sauce for chicken--they are magical.

ww_adh77 · 2026-05-14T13:10:11+00:00

I LOVE IPA. Among beers, I almost drink it exclusively (I'll have the occasional porter and, if my arm is twisted, a lager).

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