Re: from the Mac communityschpydurxApril 3 2009, 03:14:57 UTC
Hello and welcome to my world!
fabrizzo was right at the time that he wrote his comment. I'm not ashamed to go back and make edits to my posts.
I'm ambivalent about going to the movies by myself. More often than not I do, but I do have a movie buddy. Making a few comments throughout a film doesn't bother me--I'll often pause a DVD when I'm at home to look up an actor and their chronology on IMDB.
Where do you like to sit in the theater? I prefer to sit dead center of the screen in the handicap section, i.e. that one row of seats that has nothing in front of it. I prefer being able to stretch all the way out at the movies. I'm not a big guy: 185lbs, 5' 7", but I am OCD about certain things. Being able to have space at the theater is one of them.
I choose my position because it is in the middle of the screen with no obstruction of view and plenty of space. You're also in the center of the room which means you're in the sweat spot for the sound mix as well. No weird angles on the screen and the screen fills your entire field of vision.
As for the music, I can't recall any of the score to whistle. I'm going back with a buddy this weekend, weather permitting, so I'll take another listen. There are several songs I'm going to add to my collection. Times are Changing is definitely one of them.
I wanted an iPod classic ever since I finally bought the much-coveted Creative Nomad Jukebox Zen. What a disaster that was! The UI was crap, you had to use thumbwheel to type in each letter. Wasn't anything like the iPod. Furthermore, I paid more for a previous generation PMP that didn't last long. I would have been better off buying the Classic to begin with. Fortunately, ehowton talked me out of spending a small fortune on an iPod classic--I'm the proud owner of a second-gen iPod Shuffle that I call miniPod. (On a side note, what a rip off the third gen Shuffles are. The controls are all on the headphones?!? What a load of bunk!) I couldn't imagine making payments on a classic, but then again, I've done much dumber things with my credit, so I have no room to talk.
Speaking of owning money, I owe the State $188 in taxes this year and my tags renew this month. I don't know how I'm going to pull it off, but I've always found a way.
I totally agree that Snyder choose a horrible version of Hallelujah. I'm partial to the track from Jeff Buckley's Grace.
Dan and Laurie didn't make sense to me. It worked, but it did seem forced. I like Billy Crudup's work, I just never know that it's him until months later. The sex didn't have to be so gratuitous and really served no purpose. It wasn't erotic, sexy or artistic. It was there because it was in the graphic novel. Dr. Manhattan's schlong was disturbing. Why would he still need it in his condition?
I'm surprised that Watchmen didn't get an NC-17 to begin with and have to be re-cut and re-rated.
Re: from the Mac communityhighebreeApril 3 2009, 04:26:09 UTC
Yay for Film Fans!
I always try to sit in the exact middle of the screen. Not neccesarily in the middle of the seats. I'm sure you know what I mean. I had MY seat mapped out in college at the local theater. I still remember it - 3 rows back and the 7th seat in the middle walking from either side of the theater.
My mom got me hooked on movies and I still love to see them with her when I can (lives 3 hours away at the moment and will soon be 1000+ miles away once we move to D.C.! *sniff!*) My hubby will go with me to anything that looks interesting and I love going with him. I don't mind going with friends as long as they're mature. lol! I love going by myself too. *shrug* I really don't see what the big deal is there. Oh, and I look stuff up on the mobile version of IMDB or Wiki on my Palm if something's really bugging me. Rotten Tomatoes is fun to flip through sometimes.
I won't say anything regarding your iPod situation. It seems you've learned your lesson. ; ) I don't know what to think about the new Shuffle. It could hit or miss. Soon it will just be an implant in your cheek or something equally creepy.
"Why would he still need it in his condition?" - EXACTLY!
I don't know if I'll own Watchmen when it's out on DVD. I have this same problem with music... but that's a reply for the post below this one!
Hello and welcome to my world!
fabrizzo was right at the time that he wrote his comment. I'm not ashamed to go back and make edits to my posts.
I'm ambivalent about going to the movies by myself. More often than not I do, but I do have a movie buddy. Making a few comments throughout a film doesn't bother me--I'll often pause a DVD when I'm at home to look up an actor and their chronology on IMDB.
Where do you like to sit in the theater? I prefer to sit dead center of the screen in the handicap section, i.e. that one row of seats that has nothing in front of it. I prefer being able to stretch all the way out at the movies. I'm not a big guy: 185lbs, 5' 7", but I am OCD about certain things. Being able to have space at the theater is one of them.
I choose my position because it is in the middle of the screen with no obstruction of view and plenty of space. You're also in the center of the room which means you're in the sweat spot for the sound mix as well. No weird angles on the screen and the screen fills your entire field of vision.
As for the music, I can't recall any of the score to whistle. I'm going back with a buddy this weekend, weather permitting, so I'll take another listen. There are several songs I'm going to add to my collection. Times are Changing is definitely one of them.
I wanted an iPod classic ever since I finally bought the much-coveted Creative Nomad Jukebox Zen. What a disaster that was! The UI was crap, you had to use thumbwheel to type in each letter. Wasn't anything like the iPod. Furthermore, I paid more for a previous generation PMP that didn't last long. I would have been better off buying the Classic to begin with. Fortunately, ehowton talked me out of spending a small fortune on an iPod classic--I'm the proud owner of a second-gen iPod Shuffle that I call miniPod. (On a side note, what a rip off the third gen Shuffles are. The controls are all on the headphones?!? What a load of bunk!) I couldn't imagine making payments on a classic, but then again, I've done much dumber things with my credit, so I have no room to talk.
Speaking of owning money, I owe the State $188 in taxes this year and my tags renew this month. I don't know how I'm going to pull it off, but I've always found a way.
I totally agree that Snyder choose a horrible version of Hallelujah. I'm partial to the track from Jeff Buckley's Grace.
Dan and Laurie didn't make sense to me. It worked, but it did seem forced. I like Billy Crudup's work, I just never know that it's him until months later. The sex didn't have to be so gratuitous and really served no purpose. It wasn't erotic, sexy or artistic. It was there because it was in the graphic novel. Dr. Manhattan's schlong was disturbing. Why would he still need it in his condition?
I'm surprised that Watchmen didn't get an NC-17 to begin with and have to be re-cut and re-rated.
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I always try to sit in the exact middle of the screen. Not neccesarily in the middle of the seats. I'm sure you know what I mean. I had MY seat mapped out in college at the local theater. I still remember it - 3 rows back and the 7th seat in the middle walking from either side of the theater.
My mom got me hooked on movies and I still love to see them with her when I can (lives 3 hours away at the moment and will soon be 1000+ miles away once we move to D.C.! *sniff!*) My hubby will go with me to anything that looks interesting and I love going with him. I don't mind going with friends as long as they're mature. lol! I love going by myself too. *shrug* I really don't see what the big deal is there. Oh, and I look stuff up on the mobile version of IMDB or Wiki on my Palm if something's really bugging me. Rotten Tomatoes is fun to flip through sometimes.
I won't say anything regarding your iPod situation. It seems you've learned your lesson. ; ) I don't know what to think about the new Shuffle. It could hit or miss. Soon it will just be an implant in your cheek or something equally creepy.
"Why would he still need it in his condition?" - EXACTLY!
I don't know if I'll own Watchmen when it's out on DVD. I have this same problem with music... but that's a reply for the post below this one!
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I hate it and it just got worse: link
Of course, I think Engadget got it right the first time around.
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