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Still, the notion that DUNE could be *colorful* is super compelling and something that I wished survived. It doesnt need to be auteur cinema, but V’s version could have taken a couple more risks like that.

Out of Pocket Costs II: Back in the Pocket

That has got to be one of the worst trailers I have ever seen. Even by late 80s screwball comedy standards. It makes the movie look like a boring road trip with the parents. 

The success of this filmed version feels way too downplayed in your review. Read more

“Prison wasn’t my fault! It’s the SOUTH”

He shoulda been fired just for writing a “THINK AGAIN” post.

“entirely in the states” is definitely a line that sticks out here. 

This definitely fell into that “movies i didnt get the first time around” but for whatever reason, stuck in my head longer than i expected, and by the second or third viewing developed a real affinity for. I guess i just love hanging around these characters, but only after i got to know them better.

This is the equivalent of the 14 year old who finally got to sit at the adult’s table and decides to tell cringey dirty jokes and swear awkwardly.

Aphex Twin has been steadily releasing new material since his re-emergence in 2014. I think it’s safe to say he’s active and not “re-emerging” with each new release. And thank goodness for that! And double thanks that the material is on par with his 90s work. 

Good god, are we all going to start listening to the Carpenters again?

Im kjust glad it included “Come Together”. The chorus isnt a chorus. It’s the first 1/4 of a potentially good chorus that they abruptly abandon. driu\ves me nuts. cant even type

Totally agree and I also liked RetroUSB’s controller. Frankly the controllers Nintendo packs with the NES/SuperNES mini are better than their much more expensive 8bitdo counterparts. 

I’ve found the 8bitDo controllers to be lacking. Squishy buttons that have poor action compared to the originals. Weird that the second most important piece of hardware - the game pad interface - is an afterthought.

Curious - Did you write a few of the paragraphs before the show started and then add/flesh out as you went? The post very much reads like that, just wondering from a purely production curious angle. 

Jesus. Aside from the enigma style breakbeats, this looks like something from 85, not 95! 

I feel bad for Polica. They seemed so great at first. Now each record seems rushed and half baked. 

I think Beyond/Impossible is a false comparison. Beyond, to me, is MUCH less realistic than Impossible, and has been around longer and easier to find. I think a lot of companies and customers are getting confused.

How did they fuck up an electric motorcycle? Read more

It’s a roll of the dice, for sure!