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#61
Are we in limbo prior to season starting or is there an action I should be completing?
#62
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
October 12, 2021, 11:33:39 AM
no objection
#63
Chit Chat / Re: The Movies Thread
October 11, 2021, 03:29:34 PM
So, Im rehashing my Halloween thread from last year.
There's not much action here so I may just edit this post as I go, or post as I watch them. Either way, it's easier than writing out one huge wall of text covering my October adventures again.
These will be quick drive by reviews but Ill be glad to discuss if anyone likes discussing the particular films.
So far...

The Guilty
Jakob Cedergren (not the Jake Gillnwhatshisface version)
This film takes place in one setting. A police emergency call center. Jakob Cedergren is demoted to said center temporarily pending a hearing regarding an arrest/situation/shooting he was involved in.
he single handedly carries this film. Sounds trite since he's really the only main actor, but it could have easily failed, but it didnt. The audience gets to ride along as he tries to reslove a real time crisis unfolding in his world as well as ours.

The Descent
Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza
If you are the least bit claustrophobic, stay away.
A group of friends meetup for a spelunking adventure, which is exactly what they get, and then some.
This film tries to do away with the familiar tropey characters in like films and with little exposition. It's pretty much in you go. This is a horror film and if you ahve surround sound, I highly suggest it for this one.

I See You
Helen Hunt, John Tenney
The Harpers are going through a rough patch. Jackie (Hunt) cheated on her detective husband Greg (Tenney) and while they try to save their marriage, their son, Connor (Judah Lewis) is quite antagonistic towards mom, understandsbly so.
Minor, ok, some minor, but still, unexplained hauntings happen within the house and in the meantime, Greg is brought in to a missing child case, one akin to a similar one he solved some time ago in which the predator is still serving time.
Ill stop here for spoilers, however, Ill add, ultimately, I liked the film and would recommend it, if for nothing else, the narrative structure.
Spoiler
When we revisit the story through other characters eyes, they director omitted a significant scene. At that point, I was confounded. My focus shifted to that point, trying to recall what actually happened and in an attempt to reconstruct the timeline in my head, I missed what I was watching and hearing. Looking back, I see why it was done, but I found it sort of clunky, much like the first act. To me, I just cant fathom that instances like in the early part of the film would just be ignored by reasonable characters. It felt forced. That plus the fact that helen Hunt was wasted in this film. You could have used any B movie actress and plugged her in that role and it would have been fine.
The story as a whole is what keeps my review positive.

10/11
Coherence 2013
Emily Baldoni, Hugo Armstrong

I don't know how this one managed to stay under my radar until now.
To say this is a mind bender is an understatement.
Em and a group of friends gather for a dinner party as a comet is passing closely over Earth.
Malevolence ensues.
Watch this one


#64
Baseball / Re: 2021 playoffs
October 11, 2021, 03:02:26 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on October 07, 2021, 05:43:14 PM
Yankees lost AND then the Cards lost so this has been great so far. Now I'd just like to see the White Sox get tossed and then hopefully get a Dodgers/Astros World Series because that would just be amazing.  :D

I would love that too.
#65
Baseball / 2021 playoffs
October 06, 2021, 11:05:02 AM
Anyone have access to the MLB statcast commentary? Im not even sure if its offered every game or not.

Oh and the Yankees lost  :D
#66
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
October 06, 2021, 11:03:31 AM
playoffs lol 😉
#67
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
September 30, 2021, 12:53:05 PM
Sorry guys, I havent been able to check in much. I havent checked my file in weeks.
#68
Pro Football / Re: 2021 Pro Football Thread
September 27, 2021, 01:24:00 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on September 27, 2021, 10:02:26 AM
A goddamned 66-yard FG, you've gotta be fucking kidding me.


..that should have never taken place
#69
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
September 11, 2021, 11:13:49 AM
thanks! Much needed.
I altered my gameplan and although should have kept it the same, I didnt like my players stats, so I tweaked again. Here's hoping lol
#70
Chit Chat / Re: The Movies Thread
September 11, 2021, 11:12:49 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on September 11, 2021, 10:41:03 AM
TFA was great.

That being said, them seeming to not have much of a plan for what they wanted to do throughout the other two (and I'll always contend TLJ was the best of the sequel trilogy while ROS was a raging dumpster fire) hurt the sequels overall.

...and since we're on the topic of Star Wars now, Rogue One was easily the best Star Wars film out of the last 20+ years.

As maligned as the House of Mouse has been for the sequel trilogy (much of it deserved), the stuff they have on Disney+ (Clone Wars, Rebels, Bad Batch, Mandolorian) is incredible. Clone Wars even does a remarkable job of propping up the prequels just a bit.

I have spoken.  8)

Agree on TFA
Agree there was no direction and not being able to get directors of 8 and 9 on a path was detrimental, however, I challenge your contention and swap out TLF and ROS. I do agree in the grand scheme, both were shit.
Agree with RO and the rest.

We get along pretty well, although it might be kinda rowdy in the bar when we get to discussing your misconception ;-)
#71
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
September 10, 2021, 06:10:54 PM
exported
#72
Chit Chat / Re: The Movies Thread
September 10, 2021, 05:36:24 PM
I dont want to hear one person say this movie is awesome while trashing TFA in the same breath
#73
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
September 07, 2021, 01:37:38 PM
Quote from: rollntider on September 05, 2021, 05:27:59 PM
well i am late sorry
caught covid. Had the vaccine, doing ok though. i felt bad and delayed the games til today




3 wins this week
http://www.majorleaguefootball.net

http://www.majorleaguefootball.net/NCAA.bin

man, glad you were vaxxed.
Hope it wasnt severe for you.

Ive been out for a variety of reasons, and my internet has been out for three days too. I missed some posts back a bit about choosing opponents or something like that? Hopefully Ill get time to peruse and contribute to whatever was asked if still applicable.
Otherwise, don't wait on me for roster submissions etc...
#74
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
August 27, 2021, 10:49:17 PM
Quote from: rollntider on August 27, 2021, 10:18:16 PM
hawkins and texas state need to upload. Will hold off for a bit longer to wait for them :)

I thought we were simming tomorrow?
Uploaded anyway
#75
Fantasy Leagues / Re: MNCAA discussion
August 26, 2021, 09:31:06 PM
Quote from: cflnut on August 25, 2021, 11:31:44 PM
Got shut out.  :(
Guess that's what I  get for game planning during a Zoom meeting.

lol I cant focus on planning during zoom, all the nonsense distracts. I have to stick with Crossword puzzles oddly enough lol