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Just got done watching "Europa Report". This is a new movie about a mission to Jupiter's moon, Europa. It is told in the same style as "Chronicle" and "Apollo 18". Essentially, the story is conveyed through the on-board video system inside and outside the ship along with some inserted segments from a mission chief on Earth. The story is told in a retrospective and the time-line jumps around a lot at first so you are trying to figure out what is going on for the first 30 minutes or so. If you want to follow the story you actually have to pay attention. This is a plus.
I was really into the movie for the first 70 minutes. It was something rare in film, a true sci-fi. Not a fantasy disguised as sci-fi. But like all good sci-fi, the movie was not about the gadgets or the settings. It was about the people on board ship and their actions under some extreme circumstances.
Still after all was said and done, I was completely unsatisfied by the end of the movie. After the 70 minute mark, the movie took a turn onto what I thought was a predictable path, and I predicted what the end of the movie would sort of look like 15 minutes before it happened.
I still recommend this movie, but just barely.
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Yes, I know the movie was about the discovery and the selfless actions of the crew to transmit the discovery back to Earth. I knew it was about the leap in human knowledge. I was just so disappointed at the clichéd device used to convey the story.
Still, I did really like the first 70 minutes or so.
I was really into the movie for the first 70 minutes. It was something rare in film, a true sci-fi. Not a fantasy disguised as sci-fi. But like all good sci-fi, the movie was not about the gadgets or the settings. It was about the people on board ship and their actions under some extreme circumstances.
Still after all was said and done, I was completely unsatisfied by the end of the movie. After the 70 minute mark, the movie took a turn onto what I thought was a predictable path, and I predicted what the end of the movie would sort of look like 15 minutes before it happened.
I still recommend this movie, but just barely.
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Though the movie had me riveted for the first 70 or so minutes, I started rolling my eyes when the "monster movie" began. I was pretty much expecting that development, but I was hoping against hope that there would be some other plot device deployed to rise to the level of the rest of the movie.
It really isn't a monster movie, or about a cover up on a secret mission, so I hesitate to make this comparison, but at the point where the lander was on Europa where one of the crew saw a light outside the ship, I though…. "Apollo 18". There were so many parallels from this point forward, it was hard not to think of that god-awful "horror" flick. I thought at that point, "There's going to be some unknown life form and they are all going to die."
Of course. I kept thinking to myself, "No, I see the retrospective documentary style interview a la Hell's Kitchen, or Survivor, and communications with Earth are down, so they must make it back in order to tell their stories for this retrospective." But when during the last "interview segment" the last survivor grabbed the camera revealing where she really was, I knew (paraphrasing Ard from "Heavy Metal") she died, he died, everyone died.
The reveal of the creature at the end was also unsatisfying only because the device is, to me, old and tired. I was utterly disappointed. A giant bio-luminescent squid? Really? To me, it may as well have been a giant Cyclops (guy in a rubber suit) bashing a rock on top of the Chariot (Lost in Space) at that point.
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Though the movie had me riveted for the first 70 or so minutes, I started rolling my eyes when the "monster movie" began. I was pretty much expecting that development, but I was hoping against hope that there would be some other plot device deployed to rise to the level of the rest of the movie.
It really isn't a monster movie, or about a cover up on a secret mission, so I hesitate to make this comparison, but at the point where the lander was on Europa where one of the crew saw a light outside the ship, I though…. "Apollo 18". There were so many parallels from this point forward, it was hard not to think of that god-awful "horror" flick. I thought at that point, "There's going to be some unknown life form and they are all going to die."
Of course. I kept thinking to myself, "No, I see the retrospective documentary style interview a la Hell's Kitchen, or Survivor, and communications with Earth are down, so they must make it back in order to tell their stories for this retrospective." But when during the last "interview segment" the last survivor grabbed the camera revealing where she really was, I knew (paraphrasing Ard from "Heavy Metal") she died, he died, everyone died.
The reveal of the creature at the end was also unsatisfying only because the device is, to me, old and tired. I was utterly disappointed. A giant bio-luminescent squid? Really? To me, it may as well have been a giant Cyclops (guy in a rubber suit) bashing a rock on top of the Chariot (Lost in Space) at that point.
Yes, I know the movie was about the discovery and the selfless actions of the crew to transmit the discovery back to Earth. I knew it was about the leap in human knowledge. I was just so disappointed at the clichéd device used to convey the story.
Still, I did really like the first 70 minutes or so.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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Unfortunately, I don't think my social proximity to Charle Ergen provides any special perks. Maybe if Foxbat, Jr. were to marry his daughter…have charlie buy you a new house
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that would be one hell of a convoUnfortunately, I don't think my social proximity to Charle Ergen provides any special perks. Maybe if Foxbat, Jr. were to marry his daughter…
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Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
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Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit 
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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Love this guy's channel. Looks like Walmart has thrown in the towel when it comes to conventional car batteries.
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
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The guy in the Video, REALLY needs to TAKE a Breath ...
If he'd Slow down, you could figure out What he's testing and on what.
If he'd Slow down, you could figure out What he's testing and on what.
Season 2 order already in hand:
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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As has always been the case for those consumed by their own financial enrichment.
The title was to catch everyone's eye lol! But it is a thought I've been having as I dev a Roku app for a client. You see many MAAANY years ago I got really interested in cable TV channels and even chatted with a regional carrier, Insight about what it took to get a channel number. It was surprisingly easy although prohibitively expensive.
You could petition, reserve a high channel number, they monitored performance and if they liked you, you'd get lower channel number overtime and cut into ad overlays.
Roku has a similar setup. Make an app, if it has a strong, original linear component you could get channel assignment on The Roku Channel.
As mixed as my feelings are on the current media landscape, I can't help but feel a little excited interest when I scope out the apps in the Roku store.
You could petition, reserve a high channel number, they monitored performance and if they liked you, you'd get lower channel number overtime and cut into ad overlays.
Roku has a similar setup. Make an app, if it has a strong, original linear component you could get channel assignment on The Roku Channel.
As mixed as my feelings are on the current media landscape, I can't help but feel a little excited interest when I scope out the apps in the Roku store.
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Don't know if any of you have watched this series yet, it would be interesting to see if you feel this review was accurate. It was very humorous to listen to however.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tsDO3y8I2c
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tsDO3y8I2c
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Halfway into the "written" review, I know more about how the writer "thinks" than I do about what they are writing about. I understand their politics, their self-overestimated understanding of film, their inability to be funny.
Takes about 22 paragraphs to get to one that starts "Anyway, the story kicks off...". Talk about Slop!
If the review is like the article, oi! Eighteen paragraphs into the review and... all they've done is not really talk at all about the actual thing they are reviewing.
Halfway into the "written" review, I know more about how the writer "thinks" than I do about what they are writing about. I understand their politics, their self-overestimated understanding of film, their inability to be funny.
Takes about 22 paragraphs to get to one that starts "Anyway, the story kicks off...". Talk about Slop!
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Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-wAFhIJCSk
Direct YouTube Link - How Far? The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Takes On Toughest Mountain Range Test!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-wAFhIJCSk
Direct YouTube Link - How Far? The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Takes On Toughest Mountain Range Test!
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The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Additional tabs provide:
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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