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General comments:

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What movies, books, or games have most recently inspired you?

[(Anonymous)]

And in what way have they inspired you?

Re: What movies, books, or games have most recently inspired you?

[philstar22]

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves made me happy. Inspired me mentally. Also got me interested in general D&D lore.

Re: What movies, books, or games have most recently inspired you?

[(Anonymous)]

I think about the cinematic techniques implemented in Macbeth (2018) a lot. I rewatched it again this week and while it is not a great adaption of the play, far from it, I still respect the film for its aesthetic sensibility and general vision.

I swear this is the last time I'll bring up BG3 for at least a week, I promise, buuuuut I absolutely adore the Gauntlet of Shar. It just gets better and better with each playthrough and revisit. Love exploring it and had a lot of fun with the little puzzles, party banter and reactivity are just right, and it is so goddamn funny strutting into the temple and having that one statue of Shar blowing all your teammates away after getting smacked pointblank in the face by a force field. Peak comedy. Anyway, yeah, Act 2 inspired a handful of creative projects from me, both fanfiction and original work.

What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[(Anonymous)]

Themes, tropes, certain actors, character types, whatever.

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[(Anonymous)]

More telling a completed and well developed story; less making shit up as they go along or changing everything because god forbid fans noticed themes and extrapolate plotlines.

Also gimme more queers!

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[philstar22]

Happy movies. Positive movies. Fun movies. In general, but particularly with scifi and fantasy.

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[(Anonymous)]

More standalone psychological drama works. Barring that, I'll take a wild reimagining of some Shakespearian work.

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[kaijinscendre]

Good space horror.

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[(Anonymous)]

More sci-fi films with a hopeful edge and bite to them. Not sugary 'rah-rah everything will be alright' toxic positivity bullshit; as someone who is very glum about the future, I absolutely loath that particular brand of hope. But I do want more movies that encourages actively participating in the exploration of different potential paths mankind might take when shit one day really hits the fan. Things will get worse for us as a species but I do believe we have the capacity to work through whatever we run into as we make our way forward together through time and space.

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[(Anonymous)]

I want more "down time." I want more moments where characters get to actually enjoy something; where things go right for them; where we see who they are, as opposed to what circumstances force them to be.

I am so sick of frenetic media, where Something is happening constantly. I'm sick of the relentless march of set pieces. I'm sick of conflict for conflict's sake, and no one getting along, and all attempts at honest communication ending poorly. I want breathing room. I want to care about characters because I've seen what they're like when the threat meter isn't at 11; because I've seen that they have meaningful relationships, and lives that are worth living. I'm sick of everything being fucking awful for everyone all the time. Even at its worst, real life isn't like that.

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[(Anonymous)]

I want long seasons of TV shows that get released weekly. If not the full 24-26 episodes treatment, at least more like 12-15 that release, and without an extended break in the middle of the season. Doing one half of a season with six episodes and then waiting a year before the second half of the season comes out isn’t a 12 episode season, it’s two six episode seasons.
I need character development and the current form of tv shows just doesn’t do it for me.

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[(Anonymous)]

I don't need long seasons mostly but want TV shows not to be closed after one fucking season

Re: What do you hope to see more of soon in upcoming media?

[(Anonymous)]

Theatrically released films made for $5mil-$~30mil. Little to NO CGI that carry some element of slice of life, cool/interesting horror, well made drama, original stories, love letters to a specific place in which the location is a character in the film, giving the auteur ~serious~ artist voice to talent that is doing SOMETHING with film making outside of desperately grasping for the next big franchise, mid budget comedies, actual good action films, good romance films where the chemistry is electrifying. And like, IDK giving money to directors who can do cool shit on a small budget like young Sam Raimi/Robert Rodriguez/Catherine Hardwicke/Michel Gondry.

Animation outside of CGI/made for kids (or if made so, does not talk down to the audience). Let animation diversify, please!

Really good costume designs in films!! I feel like 2023 was a mixed bag but there were some fashion moments that amazed me, which is more than I can say in the late 2010s-COVID.

Advice

[(Anonymous)]

Concert goers, I’m going to my first ever concert at 38 in four weeks (P!nk) and I don’t want to miss a thing.

I have a general admission standing floor ticket and I’m wondering how soon I need to get to the venue in advance for a good spot, but I also have bladder incontinence. I’m already planning on avoiding things that upset my stomach the whole day/day before, but was wondering what general advice you’d have.

And what’s some tips you wish you’d had at your first concert?

Re: Advice

[(Anonymous)]

I’ve never been to one of her concerts but as a general rule for GenAd, it’s a good idea to get there about 90 minutes before the opening act.

For the incontinence, something like depends is a great idea. I have the Amazon Basics version and they’ve saved me twice in crowds where getting to the bathroom quickly isn’t an option. I intentionally dehydrate myself if I’m going to be out for more than four hours or so, or if I’m in a crowded environment where it’s practically guaranteed the line for the bathroom will be measured in 10 minute intervals.

Everyone is different so this may not work for you, but drinking bottled or canned soda helps me. I’ll be thirsty because of intentionally dehydrating myself, and the dehydrating properties of soda have a stronger impact on me than the diuretic effect of caffeine. Fountain soda goes right through me though :(

Have fun and sing loud and make friends!

Re: Advice

[(Anonymous)]

Don't stand at the front of a Flogging Molly concert. I didn't know what a mosh pit was until I was in the middle of one and almost drowned in my oversized heavy coat (because I wasn't doing coat check). All rookie mistakes.

Re: Advice

[(Anonymous)]

I quickly learned that concerts are not for me (I have pretty sensitive hearing and I don’t like a lot of people in my personal bubble), so I’ve only been to two, both as a teenager - one was an outdoor venue, the other was indoors. I think all of this probably still holds true.

Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes. You’ll be standing and there will be a lot of people close by, it’s easy pretty easy for feet to get stepped on.

You might want to bring hearing protection, even just the little foam ear plugs. There is a lot of noise at concerts - crowds and feedback can be really loud. If you find you don’t need them, that’s fine, but if you do, you have them. I couldn’t hear right for three days after the indoor concert.

It’s really annoying to have to keep track of a purse or a bag, so consider wearing an outfit with lots of pockets to fit most of what you need to bring with you.

Maybe look at a map of the venue before you go and figure out where the nearest bathrooms are to where you’re going to be. Then look at the next nearest and the next (if you’re near a main entrance, there could easily be lines).

Re: Advice

[(Anonymous)]

I don't know what type of venue and her audience. But general advice for a crowd - try to avoid big jewelry that can get stuck and have a bag you can easily keep close, things like that.
Avoid mosh pits. But I don't think at P!nk it should be a problem. Don't be afraid to miss things. If you will have fun it wouldn't be your last concert.
Sides of the stage are calmer and have a great view. But be aware of speakers/sound systems. You really don't want to be near one

Re: Advice

[(Anonymous)]

Have fun!!!!!
I tend to walk around the area, arriving pretty early. I go to shops and get a drink or snack so I can use restrooms. IIRC for concerts I didn't want to stand in super long lines, I'd show up about 15 minutes after general access doors open for seating. That way you'll miss most of the long lines.

*Try to see if you can find maps to show where restrooms are so they will be easier to find! I go through phases where I just need to pee a lot and knowing where restrooms are help me find them faster, and give me an idea if I have options to find another restroom if the queue is long in one area.
Also, I'd use the restroom as soon as I arrive, and then go to general floor access and try to find a good spot.

*Wear comfortable shoes that give you a little height unless you're on the taller side, then just wear comfortable shoes

*A small backpack is best option because you can carry it on your back or your front for more optimal space for you and other patrons depending on where you're standing! Over shoulder bags always hurt my shoulder and feel too small or too bulky

*Take pictures!!! I always regret not taking enough pictures. I'm not good at taking pictures and I generally want to be enjoying the music more than taking pictures or shooting a short video clip. But when I look back at my concerts I tend to regret not having taken more pictures

AYRT

[(Anonymous)]

holy shit there’s so much good advice in this thread

re: disposable underwear - I hadn’t thought of that! I’ll have to take a look into brands

re: footwear - I’m already planning on wearing sneakers. I’m tall (5’7”) so I have no doubt I’ll be able to see the stage

re: ear plugs - never thought of that! I do have sensitive hearing so I’ll have to buy some.

now, I have the ability to upgrade my ticket from rear GenAd to front, but I was reading a post by a Swiftie who said they weren’t regulating seats at the Taylor concerts. do I chance it and not or do I pay $20 extra and trade my rear genad?

A semi-celebrity replied to me on social media and I don't know how to react

[(Anonymous)]

They're not someone that's well-known among the general public, but very popular in my super small/niche fandom. I want to reply but don't want to be creepy or cringey and my experience dealing with famous people is zero lol. What do I say? (I'm going to directly reply to the comment itself but also wanted to mention something about being excited that they replied to me and I'm a huge fan or something but that sounds embarrassing and not like something I'd actually want to say.)

Re: A semi-celebrity replied to me on social media and I don't know how to react

[(Anonymous)]

Just talk to them as you would any another human being online. It's literally just another person you are speaking to.

Regarding Media Literacy

[(Anonymous)]

Just sharing because maybe someone else is also interested in learning more on the topic like I was; been seeing the term 'media literacy' thrown around a lot lately in and out of fandom.

https://www.selectedreads.com/best-media-literacy-books/
https://archive.org/search?query=subject%3A%22Media+literacy%22
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/media-literacy

Re: Regarding Media Literacy

[(Anonymous)]

Ta! Some of those look legit interesting. I'm on a non-fiction kick so have added some to my library list!