The "What's on your mind?" thread

[BeastCreatureTrapper]

Originally Posted by Vilya

You could also run your idea of theoretical complimenting of accompanied women that you do not know by some of the women that you do know well and get their insight. I am betting that they would advise against doing so.

In addition, just maybe put yourself in the shoes of the guy who's already with the woman?! I mean, how do you think you would feel with some guy coming up and having the brass to verbally flower your girl in front of you?

It's just a bad idea and vibe, all the way around.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by civiclx

Hmm, I'd have to disagree with that one. I think if you said it in a respectful way, just giving a compliment, one would be alright. Not meaning actually hitting the girl up but just saying something nice.

It's like posting on the internet and expecting flowers from all over the skies.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

I saw on Reddit that they’ll likely be priced at $100 each!

Yeah…I’m out!

Yeah it's a cash grab, pure and simple.

Finally worked a 3-7 Saturday shift for my new employer, going to ask them Monday if they'll let me go in late on the 29th to help my parents load crap onto the moving truck.

[LordoftheRings]

If they keep showing ape flicks yes.

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

If they keep showing ape flicks yes.

Yeah hardly any buzz surrounding the release.

[sfmarine]

Sabrina Carpenter: Feather/Nonsense (Live) - SNL - YouTube

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by Driver78

Went to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and there was only 1 other person in the auditorium. 2 others walked in separately about 10 minutes into the film but I suspect they were coming from another film. As much as I disdain rude crowds, I also feel weird being in such an empty theater. It's kinda sad what's happening. I think theaters will stop existing 10 years from now.

There will always be movie theaters. The studios just need to work on getting better movies out there and cut down their spending. The days of spending $200+ on movie budgets are over.

[BeastCreatureTrapper]

Originally Posted by Driver78

[Show spoiler]Went to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and there was only 1 other person in the auditorium. 2 others walked in separately about 10 minutes into the film but I suspect they were coming from another film. As much as I disdain rude crowds, I also feel weird being in such an empty theater. It's kinda sad what's happening. I think theaters will stop existing 10 years from now.

I've been going to the theaters in my area for around 24 times a year for the past five years, and just a little less than that for the previous ten years prior.

It's not that uncommon to have a screening all to yourself or with just a handful of people, especially if it's a matinee. There are so many screens and showings in your average multiplex (especially for a tentpole film like Apes), that it doesn't take long for the initial burst of attendance (from mostly evening showings) to quickly dissipate after a week or so.

The real exception to this is that, and this probably also applies to your comment, local schools being in session are a big factor with theater foot traffic (or lack thereof).

When the schools let out for graduation, even the matinees start getting filled a bit more.

TLDR: Theaters are rolling along as they always have: They aren't going anywhere.

[Driver78]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Yeah hardly any buzz surrounding the release.

I thought it was good but the WTF ending reminded me of Tim Burton's 2001 film. That's not a complaint as I did enjoy Burton's film but I think they try too hard with these twist endings. I'm not fond of endings where they leave you hanging. If the film flops there's no followup. Overall, I quite enjoyed this 4th Apes film and do hope to see another one. This one some folks may find dull but I didn't.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Driver78

Went to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and there was only 1 other person in the auditorium. 2 others walked in separately about 10 minutes into the film but I suspect they were coming from another film. As much as I disdain rude crowds, I also feel weird being in such an empty theater. It's kinda sad what's happening. I think theaters will stop existing 10 years from now.

I think there's going to be a lot less, there's just too many and I can't imagine most of them are as profitable as they'd like to be.

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

The car? Most definitely! The girl? Most definitely not.

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

Do you need an extra 50" 4K TV with Dolby Vision brand new for only $200 ... a Pioneer one?

Sorry, but anything under 80" I throw back.

[MifuneFan]

Either Will Smith is in my neighborhood or some idiot has been driving around since yesterday playing Miami on repeat. I've heard it playing like 6 times now. So insanely random.

[Driver78]

Went to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and there was only 1 other person in the auditorium. 2 others walked in separately about 10 minutes into the film but I suspect they were coming from another film. As much as I disdain rude crowds, I also feel weird being in such an empty theater. It's kinda sad what's happening. I think theaters will stop existing 10 years from now.

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Either Will Smith is in my neighborhood or some idiot has been driving around since yesterday playing Miami on repeat. I've heard it playing like 6 times now. So insanely random.

On the recent repeats from the mid-nineties of the old UK music programme, the song that was No.1 in the charts at the time (Spaceman by Babylon Zoo), I didn't like much the first time round. And now? I still don't. Have fast-forwarded through the song on each of the editions it's been on. On a more positive note, one of my favourite songs from the decade was on one of last Friday evening's two repeated editions (One of Us by Joan Osbourne).

[sfmarine]

Shout order finally shipped after nearly two weeks.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

The car? Most definitely! The girl? Most definitely not.

Sorry, but anything under 80" I throw back.

I thought the girl was an excellent presenter. ...In particular @ the end, reclining.

$200 for a 4K 50" Dolby Vision TV is perfect for the bathroom. Keep track of your stocks, and options.
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* Bonus: The humble and disciplined Khabib (documentary)

The Life and Death of Nurmagomedov - Khabib Nurmagomedov Documentary - YouTube

[civiclx]

I just had dinner and now I’m about to go and get my parking spot to sleep for the night. I’m hoping that I’m warm enough. Besides some warm clothes, I only brought one throw blanket that’s not terribly thick or heavy. I think I’ll be okay but I may want to sleep with my shoes on. I’ll be “camped” at about 8,500 feet.

[Mike16]

I promised my kid I'd take her camping this week but that was before she decided to roll around in poison ivy last week (not literally but she's covered in the stuff). Maybe I'll take my BIL up on his offer to stay at his hunting cabin in the Ozarks, its about an 8hr drive from here. I guess in the end I'll see what her mom wants to do. They're leaving for NEPA at the end of the month (after Memorial Day) and this trip of theirs was unplanned so I couldn't schedule the time of work so time is limited.

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

I thought the girl was an excellent presenter. ...In particular @ the end, reclining.

$200 for a 4K 50" Dolby Vision TV is perfect for the bathroom. Keep track of your stocks, and options.
_____

* Bonus: The humble and disciplined Khabib (documentary)

The Life and Death of Nurmagomedov - Khabib Nurmagomedov Documentary - YouTube

Don't care where the TV is located. Anything smaller than 80" is NOT acceptable.

[Batman1980]

Phone interview Thursday morning, hopefully it will lead to a real interview and a job offer