Because modern cinema is saturated with CGI, to the point where audiences are becoming desensitized to it. Unless it's done really well, it also tends to feel less realistic than practical effects.
Being able to actually create a real representation of a nuclear explosion and filming it, rather than just shooting in front of green screen and adding it in post-production, takes a lot more dedication and skill.
Not in the slightest. The entire build-up/explosion/shockwave sequence on 70mm IMAX is one of the greatest cinematic experiences I've ever had.
Nolan is known for wanting to shoot as much as possible in-camera, partly because he loves to shoot on film rather than rely on digital effects. I think that's admirable.
I thought the entire film was excellent. Zero complaints whatsoever.
Also, his solution was never viable to begin with - the rescue organizers said straight away that the submersible would be useless in the cave environment.
Previous research has supported the idea that children like to replicate irrelevant actions, especially when the goal of the action becomes increasingly obscure. A 2018 study by Nielsen and colleagues showed that, when children 3-6 years old watch an adult perform unnecessary actions while opening a box, the children are more likely to repeat these behaviors when there is no clear goal to the behavior (i.e., the box is empty) than when there is (i.e., the adult retrieves a sticker from the box). This finding is in line with the precautionary approach aforementioned, as it shows that the more uncertain we are about why an action was performed, the more likely we are to repeat it, just to be safe.
All cultures share traditions of ritualistic practices that, in one way or another, relate to things that were for thousands of years beyond humanity's understanding or control - fertility, the weather, the harvest, etc.
Early communities found that doing Thing X seemed to bring about a favorable outcome so they kept doing it even though they had no idea how or why their actions had an effect.
If you think journalists routinely delve into extensive, detailed investigations based off a simple press release then I would say you've been watching too many movies.
I somehow doubt that you hold media sources that align with your own political persuasions to such exacting scrutiny.
No, it wouldn't. Journalists report on the content of upcoming lawsuits all the time. It's up for the law courts to decided the validity of legal claims being made, not the media.
It's factual because it accurately reported the claims made in the lawsuit. Journalists do this all the time.
Obviously the Telegraph chose to publish this story because it appeals to the political leanings of their readership, but virtually all newspapers do that to a certain degree.
It seems you have fallen into the trap of automatically dismissing the source/article as "propaganda" because its political viewpoint differs from your own.
The main reason for the Linux operating system not seeing widespread adoption is because of its multitude of distros.
No it isn't - it's because the vast majority of computer/laptop users just stick with the OS that comes installed on their device and probably aren't even aware than installing a new one is even an option. Your grandma isn't sitting there thinking "should I install Ubuntu or Fedora on my MacBook?"
Lemmy/Kbin do have something in common with Linux in that the Fediverse concept requires a certain amount of technical knowledge to understand, but it's far easier to grasp that than it is to install Linux on your home computer.
After the infamous AMA, I made a post in my subreddit basically saying "peace out, I'm off to Lemmy. Good luck, everyone." Lucky for them, I'd set up a pretty robust automoderator over the years so that's still taking care of the majority of the moderating tasks I'd imagine.
I visited that post today and saw over 500 comments, each one by a mod and each one of them angry. Why they're still there, I have no idea.
I think that would depend on what "Pro-LGBTQ+ content" means. It's quite a vague term. Does it refer to posts, discussion topics, or what?
They do follow up by saying that serious discussion about LGBTQ+ issues is acceptable, so the fact that are open to discussion, in theory, could be a point in their defense.
To play devil's advocate (pun not intended), this community poses an interesting quandary.
When seen in context, their rules do clearly prohibit any hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community:
Rule #5: Remember that we are all fellow image-bearers. We may disagree with people, but we are never to tear down another person’s inherent dignity and value as someone made in the image of God (Imago Dei). This includes those in the LGBTQ+ community. They need Jesus, too, just like we do, and we can’t say we represent Him while we tear down the works of His hands.
Rule #6: Banned subjects include ... Anything calling for direct/indirect violence against any individual or group, including LGBTQ+ individuals or groups; ...
Rule #8: This community does not affirm practiced LGBTQ+ lifestyles, with the exception of the ace/aroace (asexual/aromatic-asexual) lifestyle in certain contexts. However, abuse towards members of the LGBTQ+ community will not be tolerated. Pro-LGBTQ+ content is not allowed; however, sincere questions and discourse about LGTBQ+issues are permitted.
I'd be interested to see the admin's ruling in this case.
I'd argue it's significantly more preferable to have a laptop that's a little thicker but you can safely open in a couple of minutes with a screwdriver, but your mileage may vary.
That support for Ukraine must be localized to specific communities on lemmygrad, because all the discussion I've seen over there has been very pro-Russian, painting Ukraine and NATO as the warmongers.
Tidal doesn't pay that much better; no streaming services do.
If payouts to artists matter to you then buy their music outright from platforms like Bandcamp and Qobuz rather than stream their music for peanuts.