There was a time when I was very very angry and felt very very self-righteous about my opinions, especially when it comes to movies - And I would take that onto online forums; I know that I was definitely like that when I first came onto HDC -

But I realized that I was investing far too much negative energy in ultimately my thoughts on Pop Culture. And not only that, I was alienating my friends -

The realization came one day when my friend was talking about a RomCom and she sheepishly said to me, "Well, uhm, I like to watch movies that entertain me..." As if that was something to be ashamed of!

But then I realized that she was shielding herself from my snobby rebuke.

I don't want to alienate my friends anymore and when I express my opinions I also try hard to use the words "didn't work for me personally" and etc. because I don't want to be in a place where I make someone feel bad for the type of movie/book/entertainment/etc. that they consume.

I'm still picky about the movies that I enjoy, and what bothers me is that I think that I'm still perceived as some kind of hate-loving Hipster (example: When I wrote on here that I didn't care for Pacific Rim, I was worried that folks would perceive me as being a film snob - ::sad:: - I still have anxiety about those kinds of things) - The thing to keep in mind is that being open-minded goes both ways. People who lash out at critics still need to be OK with people not liking the same things they do.

I'm sorry that that type of negativity bled onto your Facebook, Urge - I've purged most of the angry people from my Friend list (most of them having to do with political rantings that I just didn't want to see) and preoccupy my time mostly by reposting silly pictures and memes. ::wink::

I don't consume Twitter or Tumblr or blogging sites much, either - I find it interesting how much weight people put on a one-line tweet, both positively and negatively.

I like reading your reviews. I think we have quite different tastes but you've steered me towards some good stuff ::smile::

oh I never for a second expect all people to like the same things - or what I like ..

I just started getting sick of the constant negativity and poor articulation - or like Elvis said - people just cribbing on other critics articulation on why they hate - everything.

the problem with facebook - is you aren't just exposed to 'friends' you're exposed to your friends friends - and you have no control over that.
That's where I saw most of the bullshit ...

I do get a little sick of critics though .. many who aren't that thoughtful - and make a name for themselves through negative arrogance - something so many people seem to worship. that's the heart of the social media that I really hate - the negativity and arrogance that is widely perceived as cool. It's an ugly side of human nature that used to be contained and controlled by eliminating people from your social circle.
Online it's become an invasive beast ... it seeps into everything ..

I have no time for negativity - as always I strive to find a positive experience everywhere I go. Online - or in the big bad real world..

new horror magazine from the Puppet master creators
 

stumbled across this new magazine from Full Moon, seems along the lines of Horror Hound type and cult horror....the cover art is AWESOME!
check it out
http://deliriummagazine.comhttp://deliriummagazine.com/images/d...ue-1-cover.jpg/

Looks pretty cool. Wasn't aware Full Moon was still going these days.

News says 90% of U.S. is below freezing today. But is the other 10% that much warmer?

Why? I mean, you can pick and choose who you actually interact with and who you completely ignore.

I feel the same way about everybody obsessively reviewing everything in their lives but I know a few people who are just as deep into reading every review of things they enjoy that they can find. It's harder to sift through the rubbish now but I do enjoy they fact that a lot of the power has been stripped from the "professional reviewer" as their motives aren't exactly clear. I'm at the point where I enjoy hearing about what people love because I think the most passion is there, even if I don't love the same things. I'm getting tired of hearing about what people hate, it seems lazy to review things with such cynicism that you come off as somebody who just dislikes everything.

Good question, I couldn't tell much difference between 0 and -10...

I found that I was hiding feeds like crazy - and wanting to unfriend people because either the friends they had - or they were turning into something I didn't like.
Some people treat facebook the way they drive. in person they are fine but on facebook/driving their car, they become lunatics.

that's exactly it - I love hearing what people like too ..
but that's become extremely rare ... far more of the other nonsense

yeah...I usually always stick a "IMO" in a review, especially if its negative

Was going to mention something about the sub freezing temps we've had over the last few days, but it seems like most of the US has been living on planet Hoth as well.

Thanks. I like your reviews too. There are a few people on here who are articulate and whose reviews I enjoy, whether I agree or not. ;)

Back to FB - Urge, you should come back just to participate in the occasional Doctor Who Ravings between Ferret, Villain, and myself. ::cool::

not a chance!!!

not sure how helpful i'd be to that conversation anyway - i've been watching Dr Who with my kid - but i'm not crazy about it. Marathoning the box sets isn't a good idea for me ..best taken in smaller doses i think.

Belated Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Folks ::smile::

I've been in a family vacation with my In-laws in a rural part of our country (the grandfather's place of my wife), it was a great-fun tour with a group of 30 people started on December 24 & ended @ 31st. Joined office on Jan 1 with a ton of pending duties. So you can guess...lately I've been very busy with office works. Anyway, it's been almost a month since I last saw some good movies.

Just before the vacation I've started 'something' for HDC ::wink:: , 70% done...hopefully within a week I'll finish my 'part of the job' & submit my 'findings' into the board for 'further discussions...additions & eliminations'.::wink::

Lately its been a little more than occasional ::big grin::

NEW Horror Subgenres
 

Just doing my job to keep you hip to the scene!


Rumblecore

Humblecore

Tumblecore

Bumblecore

Dumblecore

LOL!


Welcome back, Roshiq. The family time sounds heavenly. Looking forward to your 'somethingsomething'. You know we like to add and eliminate.

Too true. I need to start watching again so I can continue to rant with you guys. Our discussions totally made my day. ::cool::

serious question:

Does Super Glue actually work on anything BUT human flesh ?

Well I finally got my gallbladder and gallstones out this week! I'm so glad that I gotten them removed, now I'm no longer in pain. Been pretty much relaxing and taking it easy this week. The doctors told my mother that my gallstones were the size of golf balls. Slowly recovering and my body is aching as of right now, but I'm happy that I no longer have those attacks. ::cool::

Yeah been missing my talks with you about it, you gotta hurry up and catch up

lol....very good ::big grin::

I completely forgot ..

crumblecore

fumblecore

grumblecore

and

jumblecore

My 2-year-old has learned a new trick. She sneaks up behind me, and in a very low, whispering voice, says "KHI-KHI-KHI...MA-MA-MA!!"

Made me jump more than once.

Serves me right for watching the F13 marathon with her a couple months back I guess. Not to mention the super-stern gazes I keep getting from the wife every time my kid does this.

You should be a proud dad, my friend :D

You have done well, my friend! ::big grin::

i guess i'm alone here - but i'm horrified at the thought of a 2 year old watching those shitty violent movies!

She doesn't like horror films. She shirks from any sort of onscreen violence. She loves animals and babies, besides cartoons. She absolutely adores cats and pups!

She doesn't watch whole movies. Her attention span is 5 minutes at most. As soon as the opening shots of the producing studio, opening credits and a few minutes roll through, she slides off my lap and runs to do something else. Stuff playing inside the films catches her fancy - like that F13 tune, Neverending Story's Falkor, musicals, Wall-E's beep-beep, Hindi film gestures, etc.

i still won't let my 13 year old watch slashers.

I let him watch supernatural and monster movies because they are fantasy.
Much harder to explain the movies that just show 'cool kills' over and over again ..

when he was a baby he didn't pay any attention - had no comprehension of what was going on on tv .. but the time he was close to 2 he was responding to scary images and music so i wouldn't play them until he was asleep..

it's too much of a gamble - you have no idea what and how certain images will affect a kid long term ..
i'd rather err on the side of caution ..

It's all about knowing your child. :)

You can know your child now - but knowing your child 10 - 20 years from now is a hell of a trick :)

Just ask Dahmer's dad, or read his book A Father's Story. You never can tell...

great.....looking like another 8 to 12 inches of snow coming ::mad::

It's been snowing here since around 9:30. Waiting (impatiently) for the boss to shut down the office. ::mad::

no snow up here, but the brass monkeys better stay indoors.
Colder than a mother-grabber up here

That's the forecast for tomorrow. Tonight's low will be 9.

Snowing here. We're supposed to get 10-14. If we were getting much less I'd be tempted to go to the park to take some cosplay pics. Bleh. I feel sorry for people that commute, especially since this snow might stick around for a while.

Left work around 2:30, got home around 3:15 - my commute is normally 15 minutes.

It's now 6:19 pm and it's still snowing. Starting to think I should move to Florida with my Mom.

What happened to the "edit" button?

Anyway, we ended up with almost 15". It's going to take me all day to dig out my car. ::sad::

I made a spaghetti sauce last night that was sooooooo good, I almost needed a condom just to taste it.