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Re: Let's Talk About the Ending of 'Birdman' - /Film

thomasav — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:54:12 -0000

Part of me feels like he dies, but she looks up and sees the comet that is alluded to several times throughout the movie.

Re: Rick Strawcutter says he’s running for 7th Congressional District seat

thomasav — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:19:36 -0000

When will people learn that spreading the word of God is the antithesis of being a bigot?

Re: Celebrated Service

thomasav — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:32:27 -0000

Over the past few months, I've had a lot of issues with my car. Through a friends recommendation, I decided to take my car to Northeast Automotive. I have never been more impressed with a mechanic. Their staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and never pressure you into a costly decision. I definitely recommend them.

Re: POTD: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' Projection Instructions - /Film

thomasav — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:29:15 -0000

The part that bugs me is that the Reddit post (and this post, in part) assume that all theatres suck at their jobs and are unable to project films the way they are meant to be seen. Not every theatre chain is a soulless Chinese owned subsidiary. Some of them do genuinely care about the quality of their presentations. Hah

Re: POTD: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' Projection Instructions - /Film

thomasav — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:54:36 -0000

I'm going to immediately disagree with you, and say that as an exhibitor it is not uncommon to receive these types of exhibition notes from the filmmaker or the distributor. It's definitely not every film, but but more-often than not. Usually, it's just instructions to set the fader to 7.

Re: n

thomasav — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:20:00 -0000

People seem to forget that good quantitative data is always supported by sound qualitative insights (and vice versa). Great piece, Dustin. Really.

Re: ‘Joe’ Trailer: David Gordon Green Returns to Drama With Nicolas Cage

thomasav — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:41:10 -0000

I saw the film at TIFF, and I have to say it was far better than I anticipated. There is a perfect blend of acting and crazy from Cage. The cast, plot and locations are bleak but enticing. It probably won't win a lot of awards, but it's nice to see both David Gordon Green and Nick Cage in something so unique.

Re: ‘Joe’ Trailer: David Gordon Green Returns to Drama With Nicolas Cage

thomasav — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:39:29 -0000

Having seen the film at TIFF I can tell you it is still wrought with subtext and metaphor.

Re: ‘A Promise’ Trailer: Rebecca Hall Is Torn Between Severus Snape and Robb Stark

thomasav — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:15 -0000

I saw this at TIFF, and it's alright. It's a pretty film with a weird love-triangle twist, but none of the characters have any depth.

Re: Join Our Live Q&A With A Marvel Art Director!

thomasav — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 10:49:28 -0000

How do you bring your own artistic vision and style into a brand/company that has been so iconic for so many years? - @thomasav

Re: '90210' Alum Books Guest Spot on 'Drop Dead Diva' (Exclusive)

thomasav — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:52:50 -0000

I'm in lesbians with Trevor Donovan. (It's a Scott Pilgrim joke. Sorry)

Re: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ – What Did You Think?

thomasav — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:44:55 -0000

It makes sense why Sony execs & Andrew Garfield have been pushing this notion that Spider-Man should join the Avengers. Marvel proved that on their own they were far more successful at creating an exciting and complex film.
The Amazing Spider-Man faltered quite a bit, and I don't plan on seeing it again. Sort of sad, as a lifelong comic book fan to have to say such poor things about Spidy.

Re: Detroit And Austin Should Totally Be BFFs

thomasav — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:20:35 -0000

Oh good, an anonymous troll that knows what news is steps in to clarify. Thanks detroit!

Re: Mobile and Student Affairs

thomasav — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:34:51 -0000

Whatever services I get behind are the ones that take ADA and language issues into consideration, and treat it as a priority not a nuisance.

Re: In Midwest, Right To Work Could Go On The Ballot

thomasav — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:33:56 -0000

How do anti-union groups justify sell their stance to voters? Isn't it widely understood that right-to-work states have lower wages and benefits than their counterparts?

Re: Stunning Photos Of Michigan’s New Winter Sport, Ice Climbing

thomasav — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:17:30 -0000

I better not add this sport to my bucket list. Climate Change naysayers will have melted all the ice and destroyed our environment before I get around to doing it.

Re: Do These Videos About Detroit Inspire You?

thomasav — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:07:26 -0000

https://vimeo.com/8343670 This came to mind, but to be fair it's about Detroit & Chicago.

Re: Where are the Radical Practitioners?

thomasav — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:19:19 -0000

It's true tho. It's sad. I met up with a former employer, and all of their endeavors this year seem to coddle their students like newborn kittens. Where's the challenge and support? Where's are the staffers leading by example?We push conformity of ideologies and immutable dogmas that homogenize the very campus we praise for its diversity.

Re: http://sirmitchell.tumblr.com/post/3718210345

thomasav — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:34:23 -0000

With great responsibility comes great spell check.

Re: How the Social Media World Reacted to Super Bowl Ads [STATS]

thomasav — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:43:19 -0000

They had this ad that was suppose to be philanthropic... but was executed really distastefully... mocking Tibetan freedom & coupons for cheap curry.

Re: http://gq.tumblr.com/post/2828650859

thomasav — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:26:36 -0000

The GQ Tumblr: we make even the most mundane topics entertaining.... In bed.

Re: Eric Daigh

thomasav — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:24:36 -0000

Eric Daigh recently competed in Art Prize. An international artist competition based out of Grand Rapids Michigan.
He came in third place.

Re: One Step Inside, Doesn't Mean You Understand

thomasav — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:40:50 -0000

You laugh, but this was seriously the first place I wanted to go when I first visited NYC in 2006.

Re: Streeter Seidell

thomasav — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:50:52 -0000

This is genius.

Re: One Step Inside, Doesn't Mean You Understand

thomasav — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:15:08 -0000

I would love to come into town (NYC) for this. However, Stephen is going to be in Michigan, and I had asked if I could crash with him.
That's not going to happen... SO... I may just show up anyway, and try to find a cheapish hotel *le sigh*.