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Handman

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#1182564
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If you need to B*tch about something... this is the place
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ChainsawAsh said:

Handman said:

Pretty sure everybody’s ignoring me again. I’m growing tired of them.

I had thoughts like this about my only two close IRL friends around November/December (I think I even posted about it here a little). Turned out that one was working, like, 6 weeks worth of 12-hour night shifts and the other had just started dating someone new and was nervous about me meeting the guy given our history (well…my history of reacting badly to things like that given my feelings toward her).

Point is, while it’s certainly possible that you’re right, it’s also very possible that they just have other shit going on that’s taking priority. God knows I’m shit at keeping in touch with people when I’ve got “more important things” happening.

Try not to focus on the negative possibility. But in the meantime, also try and put yourself out there and meet some new people, just in case the negative possibility ends up being the truth. And even if it doesn’t, then hey, maybe you meet a new friend to add to the group!

You’re right. But of the people I know personally, I’ve been told on multiple accounts that I’m A: The most awkward person they’ve ever met, and B: The most antisocial person they’ve ever met. So meeting new people, as hard as it is for normal folks, it seems to be even harder for me. I honestly don’t see any opportunities.

SilverWook said:

Handman said:

Pretty sure that airport directly inspired THX. Try Flint’s instead.

THX 1138 shot some scenes at LAX.

Unfortunately, it definitely shows. Or maybe that’s not so unfortunate, given airports are dystopian fantasies anyway.

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#1182411
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Last movie seen
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I’ve wanted to see a lot of those for a long time, Dek. Amadeus is an all-time favorite, and I’m glad you managed to see the theatrical version.

Yesterday I watched:

Really messy movie. It tries to be comedic and clever but often fails and often doesn’t make much sense. Really disappointing considering the talent involved.


Of all the classic Hollywood directors they could have chosen to direct this film, Vincente Minnelli was the one that makes the absolute most sense. No matter what the content, all of his movies have fantastic, dreamlike visuals, so to direct a movie about a painter who often evokes the fantastic and the dreamlike, well, it’s a perfect fit.

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#1181852
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Share your good news!
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Mrebo said:

Handman said:

I got a job at a museum today. Well, more like volunteering. But it’s a start. I’ll get into the Library of Congress yet.

Very cool. What sort of museum?

Thanks everyone. It’s a military museum from WWI on, and somewhat new. I’m going to work on their network, and software, and hopefully whatever film collection they have (which isn’t much).

I managed to identify what it is they have, some 8mm Technicolor cartridges with a synchronized cassette tape for the sound. I know what to do to transfer it to digital, but that would require removing the film from the cartridges and splicing them, and I don’t know what they want to do with them.