Recent content by Kumerica

Lived in Japan for a few years a decade+ ago. Never made it to Kanazawa—I’d heard great things about the gardens, but it was always somewhat out of the way for me (I was in the Kansai region). That said, Hiroshima is an exceptional and profound visit. Plus, with Hiroshima you’re within easy...

Pretty busy, so haven't been on these boards in some time, but I'm happy to participate in any way possible, even if it's just for commentary, kudos, personal anecdotes, fun facts re: writing/recording, or general whining about a song's ranking.  Also, while I'm in agreement of your no remix...

I spent my entire season in various leagues on the EPL app, and knew after Week 1 that I wasn't going be able to keep up with the pace here and on the Fantrax app. I'd like to thank you all for allowing me to be your Weekend at Bernie's draw, but I think I'm gonna pass on next season.  Good luck...

I haven't given up. I got busy in work and life and forgot all about it. I also play in a couple of different FPL leagues using a different app and my focus was on those. I'll work harder at paying more attention and being somewhat competitive.

Once upon a time, I, like an idiot, offered to judge the Fantasy category. Fantasy The (Un)Scientific Scoring Methodology: 1.      As with every other category, while I was busy watching or rewatching some of the films, I enlisted some trusted and reliable movie-loving friends to assist. I...

You're forgetting a lot of that movie. I'd give it away, but would instead recommend you indeed give it a rewatch--it's really good.

My final category, Fantasy, will hopefully be posted by tomorrow evening.

You’re half right.

That's a great question and I did wrestle with it briefly. Ultimately, I figured most post-apocalypse movies tend to be categorized as a sub-genre of Science Fiction, so I let it stand.

4. Metropolis (13 pts) I’ll be the first to admit that I frequently underestimate old timers when it comes to films, and maybe I still am with this movie. After all, not only did Metropolis damn-near introduce the world to the sci-fi/futurist film genre, but it pioneered a wide-range of movie...

8. Planet of the Apes (9 pts) For me, its reputation exceeds it. It’s a classic, sure—its influence and place in popular culture is forever secured which, frankly, is why I gave it so many points. But, after my first watch in 30+ years, I decided that while it’s definitely entertaining and...

12. Arrival (5 pts) Recency bias may have this a bit lower than some might expect, but it feels right to me. There’s not a lot to complain about—the production design is stand-out fantastic—and the overall plot, alien intentions, narrative style, flash forwards, etc. are all woven together...

I watched the 50s version. The spreadsheet did not specify so I went with the original.

Don't get me wrong, I loved this movie and practically wore out the VHS back in the day. but, after the rewatch, I couldn't quite rank it highly among these other 15 films. Still, it is great. I'm (sorta) sorry I didn't explain in my write-up, but I just felt like posting the vid, which some old...

Sorry for the delay. Eddie Van Halen died and I was inconsolable, listening to VH music, trying to remember how to play riffs, etc. When I looked up, it was later than I wanted to post. Science Fiction On Earth The (Un)Scientific Scoring Methodology: 1.      As with every other category...