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re: 1 week in Sicily and 1 week in Southern Italy/Almafi coast

Posted by UGATiger26 on 10/5/26 at 12:15 pm to TheOcean
Nice place you got there! That's awesome. My wife and I love central and southern Italy. Probably our favorite region on the planet. Spent a couple weeks last year doing Bari, Matera, and Alberobello in addition to some time in Sicily.

Didn't make it to Monopoli as it didn't really hit our radar when we were planning. Would be curious to know more about it. Any other towns you'd compare it to? Looking at pics, it reminds me of Syracuse...

OP, if you liked Cortona, you would love Matera. Be sure to put a pin in that one.
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re: Movies that really polarized the Movie/TV Board

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/16/26 at 9:54 am to Sam Quint
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haha i like that movie a lot.


Different strokes for different folks. The praise it gets doesn't make me mad or anything. I just can't understand it.

quote:
mainly like scientists doing unthinkably stupid things,


It may just be a deeply-rooted bias of mine, but I just can't buy into movies where major plot points hinge on the characters doing irrationally stupid things. Stupid things are fine; people can be stupid. But irrationally stupid things are infuriating to me.

I can handle a contrivance or two...whatever almost every story has them. But the supposedly "elite" scientists acting like witless dumbasses just so the plot could happen was frustrating to see from a franchise and director that I'd held in such high esteem.

It was particularly grating because of how well the "Kane quarantine" situation was handled in Alien where assumedly competent individuals behaved competent and rationally. Prometheus was the polar opposite of that dynamic. And it took me out of the story very quickly.
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re: Movies that really polarized the Movie/TV Board

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/16/26 at 9:10 am to flvelo12
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Prometheus.


This.

As someone who's been a huge fan of the Alien franchise for as long as I can remember, I for the love me cannot understand how this movie can get so much praise.

I can understand and appreciate what Ridley Scott was trying to do, but the execution was just...terrible.
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re: 'Resident Evil' Official Trailer #1 | Directed by Zack Cregger. Currently at 98% RT score

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/15/26 at 6:02 pm to RLDSC FAN
Hmm...this is a tough one to decipher.

On one hand, I agree about how frustrating it is to see IP get hijacked. Though to be fair, in many ways the RE franchise hijacked itself. It began as a mostly-grounded biological horror/thriller but somewhere along the line turned into some kind of supernatural/action hero/paranormal/Silent Hill hybrid with just a thin veneer of "T-Virus."

I admit I was bummed by this. I loved the "regular joe caught in a SNAFU" concept which is what I think most fans would agree is the franchise's sweet spot.

So that being said, I actually like what the trailer shows us. Seems like the filmmaker understands RE's roots and is trying to take us back to that.

I won't be such a purist that it HAS to focus on the Redfields, Leon, etc. but I would love to see those characters woven into the plot (it's still Raccoon City after all).

And totally agreed that the shotgun/ammo thing is probably the most RE thing that an RE movie has given us to date. And, of course, the typewriter :lol:

Cautiously optimistic for this one.
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re: What does Atlanta hang its hat on?

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/11/26 at 1:07 pm to stoov
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there are so many things to do - sporting events, music events, less than 2 hrs away from mountains, or Chattanooga, or Greenville SC

Food here is incredible - awesome restaurants all over the city and surrounding metro areas and so many to choose from, date nights are always somewhere different

There are so many pockets of the city that are unique and great to check out - with trees everywhere - the city in the forest as it's described


I don't disagree with you, but I think what the OP is trying to ascertain is what is unique about Atlanta that differentiates it from other major cities.

Everything you just described applies to pretty much every U.S. city with a population of 1+ million.

The "City in the Trees" thing is relatively accurate, but you wouldn't truly notice unless someone pointed it out. Walking through downtown Atlanta isn't exactly a stroll through the forest.
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re: What does Atlanta hang its hat on?

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/11/26 at 12:37 pm to Bestbank Tiger
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The Falcons trophy case...



Oh wait.


Since it's kind of related to the OP, I'll go ahead and address this...

When people diss the Falcons, it's not nearly as funny or offensive as the fans of other NFL teams think it is. There is nowhere near the same level of local - or even state-wide - affinity for the Falcons as there is for, say, the New Orleans Saints or Chicago Bears.

At this point, Atlanta is a city of transplants. Many residents did not grow up watching the Falcons, cheering for the Falcons, etc. and they couldn't care less whether the Falcons win or lose on any given Sunday.

The Braves have a MUCH stronger cultural following in Atlanta than the Falcons do.

That being said, as someone who grew up in Atlanta, I admit that it's difficult to pinpoint what Atlanta's niche is. Being a huge city, it has a lot of smaller interesting quirks (birthplace of Coca-Cola, Martin Luther King Jr. history, the Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, The Varsity) but nothing that I'd say truly defines it beyond being a major melting pot of white and black culture.
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re: There’s a Name for Going on a Date Mostly for the Meal — and 30% of Americans Have Done It

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/11/26 at 10:55 am to Cheese Grits
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Probably cheaper to feed her, Starbucks is way overpriced and nobody really gives away free booze.

If they do give away free booze, where is this? Asking, you know, for a friend.


Even in the Year of Our Lord 2026, it's still easy enough to find solid happy hour deals most anywhere in the country. $4-6 for a beer. $6-8 for a glass of wine.

You can't convince me that it's cheaper to treat a girl to dinner than it is to buy her two $8 glasses of wine.
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re: There’s a Name for Going on a Date Mostly for the Meal — and 30% of Americans Have Done It

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/11/26 at 10:51 am to El Segundo Guy
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Amateurs. Don't ever take a woman to a restaurant for a first date.

Coffee or Happy Hour drinks only.


Bingo.

When I was in college, my first date formula never changed. Grab a drink or two together during happy hour. Never spent more than $15-20 on a first date, and it's a great way to assess compatibility in a less pressure-packed setting.

It's also how I started dating my wife.
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re: Spending a day in Miami

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/10/26 at 2:46 pm to NighthawkDawg
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I'm going to be in Miami for a day


At the risk of sounding nit-picky, what does "a day" mean? Will you be waking up that morning in Miami? What time is the game? Just wondering whether we're talking a full 9-10 hour day, or just a few hours.

I'd second Cafe Versailles for lunch or breakfast.

If you're a history guy (or just appreciate really cool historic homes) the Vizcaya is worth investigating.

Coral Gables is a nice area. A fairly walkable area full of solid bars/shops/restaurants. That's where my wife and I always stay when we visit Miami.

I'd ignore South Beach (and really the entire Miami Beach area in general). It gets a lot of publicity, but it's a hassle to get to, and not worth it in my opinion.

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re: Inde Navarrette To Star In The Waffle House Index

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/3/26 at 12:55 pm to NighthawkDawg
Lol. We all wish WH servers looked like that.
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re: Mediocre/bad movies that feature an excellent sequence or scene

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/3/26 at 12:37 pm to MightyJoeYoung
The sequence in The Tomorrow War when Chris Pratt returns from the future and sees his young daughter.

The rest of that movie was a mess, but damn, that scene was an emotional sledgehammer in the feels. If that didn't make you tear up, I question whether you have a soul.
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re: Top 5 or so nicest, ritziest beach towns in the South?

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/3/26 at 11:53 am to metallica81788
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Florida kind of doesn't really count in these conversations, it's its own category


Correct. In fact, just south Florida is its own category. None of the top 5 would even be outside the Greater Miami Metropolitan area.
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re: Mentally Ill White Woman (MIWW™) ruins her life to try & intimidate the Clancy jury

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/2/26 at 1:52 pm to FearTheFish
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It's a criminal charge, doofus. Jury intimidation/tampering is not a "civil offense".


He's talking about defamation.
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re: US Space Academy announced

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/2/26 at 12:50 pm to supadave3
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I wish to God that I was 20 years old again. I’d jump all over this knowing what I know now,


Assuming we could get in. This will draw an insane amount of qualified applicants, and even more so because of the novelty.
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re: US Space Academy announced

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/2/26 at 12:49 pm to greenbean
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The government is addicted to spending money.


To be fair, this is an example of something a national government should actually be investing in.
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re: 'Harry Potter' Official Teaser Trailer | HBO

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/2/26 at 10:22 am to RLDSC FAN
Will get plenty of viewership simply because of what it is.

Fans will definitely be intrigued by how much deeper a series can dig vs. a 2.5 hour film.

Race swapping for the sake of race swapping is moronic. And it sort of casts a shadow on the whole "mudblood" thing. I thought it was one of the more poignant aspects of the HP story that Hermione (a white girl) faced prejudice over something she couldn't control. Now Hermione is black and, well, it kind of muddies the dynamic...no pun intended.
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re: When was the last time you hired for an open role? Everything is BS.

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/2/26 at 10:09 am to sidewalkside
To some degree, our society has always operated on "fake it 'til you make it."

But yes, the self-aggrandizement and inflated credentials are getting out of hand.

Nowadays, a 4.2 GPA basically equates to your average joe.

When I was hiring, I used to look for the resumes that were well-formatted and polished, regardless of the content. That at least showed me the candidate pays attention to detail and puts forth effort (i.e. not entitled).

However, I'd imagine AI has rendered my filter meaningless nowadays...
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re: Street Fighter - Trailer #2 (May contain spoiler-ish scenes)

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/2/26 at 9:42 am to DestrehanTiger
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It looks like they are taking the Mario approach, and they absolutely should. Just fill the movie with parts that make the audience go "Oh, I remember that from the game". The trailer was packed with them; hadoukens, Ryu and Ken seeming like brothers but not being sure how that works, Honda's chops, Ryu's hurricane kick, fighting in the bathroom, etc.


Video game movies are tricky beasts, and it's no surprise that it's been hard for Hollywood to figure them out.

Some would be better leaning into the campiness...like Mario. I agree that a fan-service/nostalgia approach to SF will be a lot better than the turd we got in 1994. There's just not enough plot in SF to work from, so if you try to make something up, it's just going to be forced and clunky.

However, other video game movies definitely warrant a more serious approach...Legend of Zelda being a good example. If they ever made a Metroid movie, that would be another excellent example.

After thinking about it, I would say the general rule should be...the less plot a video game has, the more its movie should lean into the campiness.
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re: Yellowstone experiences

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/2/26 at 7:30 am to TulaneLSU
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I can give you a one day itinerary:

1. Spend most of your time in the T****s.
2. Drive north to Old Faithful and spend about an hour there.
3. Go north to Prismatic and walk the boardwalks and then to the area with an overlook. Maybe 1.5 hours.
4. Drive north to Yellowstone Falls. There are a few small trails there. Maybe an hour.
5. Drive east to the big field called Lamar Valley. Not a lot to see other than open fields, buffalo, and occasional bear or wolf.
6. Have late lunch at Cooke City and explore where Ernest Hemingway spent some time. There is an old museum/country store there.
7. Drive up to Beartooth Pass


I completely agree with you on GTNP, but with all due respect, that is not a 1-day itinerary for him. He's 3.5 hours one-way from the north entrance of GTNP and that's assuming he doesn't hit any traffic going through Yellowstone.

OP, if it's realistic, I'd consider taking one of the other poster's advice about spending a night in West Yellowstone. Or maybe even consider staying a night in Jackson or GTNP if you can find availability.

The Grand Tetons are beautiful and I'd definitely recommend spending a day visiting/hiking there.

The south loop could be feasibly done in one day, including all the major sights. I'd work clockwise, starting from the East Entrance...Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, Yellowstone Falls, and then back to Cody. If you start early, that should allow you to take your time and maybe throw in a hike off the touristy path.

I'd do Lamar Valley and the Northeast section of the park on a completely separate day.

OP, how long are you there for? Any chance of staying a night somewhere other than Cody?
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re: Yellowstone experiences

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/1/26 at 1:06 pm to Speckhound
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Staying in Cody


I'm not familiar with Cody, but based on its location, I'm gonna double-down on the advice to start the day early. You've got a good hour drive just to get to the entrance.

I've stayed in Cameron, MT to visit Yellowstone before, which is also about an hour's drive.

Seriously, get going early. Like wheels up by 5:30am...6:00am at the latest.

And prepare yourself for some major driving. Depending on certain sites you may want to see, you're talking 7-8 hours of driving in a single day.

Lamar Valley is worth seeing. I'd make that the theme of one day and drive from Cody to the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone. It's a 2-hour drive to that entrance as opposed to the East entrance, but you'll avoid the traffic jams.

If I were you, I wouldn't even bother trying to do Mammoth Springs or the Northwest area of the park in general.
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re: Yellowstone experiences

Posted by UGATiger26 on 9/1/26 at 12:48 pm to Diesel88
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Wake up super early and drive through the park at first/last light. This is when you will see the most unique wildlife like foxes, wolves, bears, moose, etc.


This. And if you want to do the big touristy sites, getting to the park early will make those a much more pleasant experience.

If you're waiting until 9 or 10am to get tires rolling, you're in for a long, aggravating day.
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