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First car I ever bought was used and I spent $11k for the car and the same in repairs. Once I got it paid off, I traded in for $250 (Chrysler Cirrus 2000, 123,000km) Bought new a 2008 Escape because I was covered bumper to bumper for 5 years or 80k/km, and had a battery die within 2 years. Also got rear ended good for a total of, well, my first car. Traded in for $2500 (damage was completely repaired at their fault, but would be on car fax) Anyways I went and got the 2013 Escape redesign. Engine had to be completely replaced because of an oil leak issue into the main engine itself. So it was sent back to Detroit, new engine free, and got rear ended again ($6k damage) Ever since then I’ve switched to leasing, because I get the latest safety tech included and I’m covered again because I don’t drive much, well anymore since I left Pepsi. So long winded story, I say lease new and know that your covered for almost anything that goes wrong with the vehicle. I’m currently in 2022 Ford Bronco Sport (Outer Banks Edition) It’s boxier then my ‘16, and ‘00 Escapes, and more like the ‘08 Escape (which I kinda like) Also like that the whole backing of my back seats and trunk have a rubber mat attached to them. Very handy when set flat for the dogs, and my newest guy has car sickness a lot. No idea what the cost is down there, but might be worth looking into the Broncos. I have heated front seats, wireless charging, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Sync 3. Plus I got the driver side windows tinted and are a godsend sometimes
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Either the Muppet Babies or Fraggle Rock guys
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I remember seeing the trailer for the film and so I bought/read the book. Probably should have done in reverse because it always seem hard to top the book for a movie adaptation. It’s not bad but I liked the tension building in the book better (more people and monsters being monsters) Plus I know everyone pretty much liked the new ending for the movie but I preferred the book ending. Even SK liked the movie ending more than his
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JACKASS 4EVER 3.5/5 First off, get yourself high before you consume a movie full of dicks. I mean it, the movie is dick focused for the guys. I like the montage of early stunt attempts to doing them now being older. Fuck does that bull make Johnny fucking fly and the slow-mob impact is painful (especially from a wrist guy myself perspective) It’s also a little uneven in pacing as all the real great stuff and the small gags. Their opening “Silence of the Lambs” gag is fucking historical and probably gave a few newbies PTSD. They have a lot of newbies and they almost seemed to be handing the torch for them as well, cause they take a good brunt of the punishment. How most of these guys are still alive or at least walking, is sometimes beyond me. Still it’s a fun watch with like minded friends and I wouldn’t be surprised if a fifth doesn’t happen either in 5-7 years it seems.
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I really liked Get Out, haven’t seen Us(own), but I enjoyed Nope. The movie has a few scenes that I don’t think were really needed but did help you understand/feel for some characters. Plus I really dug the look of everything and liked the opened up IMAX scenes being included on the 4K disc at least. The sound design is amazing/intense/creepy for especially a few scenes if you have the setup (creepier with Atmos) I say it’s worth a viewing at least and could probably see myself enjoying this more on a 2nd viewing.
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Movies sblfilms’ SXSW 2024 diary
silentbob replied to sblfilms's topic in The Performing Arts Centre
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Movies sblfilms’ SXSW 2024 diary
silentbob replied to sblfilms's topic in The Performing Arts Centre
I’m hoping for a Stuntman review. Early reactions seem very positive as a love letter to the industry itself. -
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When I worked for Pepsi I had the last pick of the work schedules. When I got full-time, I could would work 5 days 8hrs a week or 4days at 10hrs. I took the 4 and was the best thing I ever did. Especially great during my office days when I was dealing with my wrist injury and couldn’t service in the stores.
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It’s Bloody Monday at the RNC
silentbob replied to MarSolo's topic in The Political Re-Education Camp
You would think with probably an older user base that watches nothing but Fox News. I think the article above even mentioned that mail-in benefitted the republicans greater than it does for democrats. Covid changed that, Trump railed against it and is pretty much doing it again with Covid now the common flu. -
Has some visually cool stuff, but I miss seeing the kiss white makeup face with the black eyes. Maybe I’m too stuck up on the original, but the trailer looked too bright. Wish it all took place mostly at night in the rain like the first one. I’ll wait for reviews cause I’m so-so right now after the trailer.
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I sort of have the auto pilot on my ‘22 Bronco Sport. Use it on the more empty 407 toll highway when I take my mom to see my brother and his family. It’s handy but I don’t trust it to drive me from A to B on its own. A few times with the rain the auto assist would briefly disengaged its purpose for 2-3 secs before connecting again. It keeps you in the lane, turns the wheel to follow the lines and with adjustable cruise control. My hands never leave the wheel and if you try for like say 3-5 secs without, it will warn you to put your hands back on the wheel.