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Specifically digital movies. Yes, you can rent a movie from Apple/Amazon for $5. But you can also just buy it for about $15—that’s a movie theater ticket. If you don’t like it, whatever, it was a trip to the theater. If you love it, now you own it.
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The best way to watch new movies is to get physical movies for cheap! This can be from thrift stores, flea markets, yard sales and nice record stores (reckless records always has criterion collection movies). Paying just a little bit of cash makes you want to watch and appreciate the movie more!
Feb 19, 2024
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While I’ve made a hobby out of complaining about corporate America and late-stage capitalism, I do appreciate the $6-8 movies that mass movie theater chains offer on Tuesdays. Talking about you AMC and Regal! Heartbreak feels good in a place that doesn‘t break the bank.
Feb 7, 2024
Recently I've gotten into collecting physical media, more specifically movies. Pictured is a DVD, but I mostly collect Blu-ray due to the massive leap in quality from DVD. I find so much stuff that lets me appreciate the weird things I like even more!
I never knew the Ace Attorney film was released on physical in Australia and here it is! I found a Blu-ray copy of the semi-obscure indigenous Australian musical Bran Nue Dae in a second-hand shop and nearly cried because of the memories I had watching it in high school film class (Shoutout to my favourite teacher Ms. McLaughlin!).
I adored the film adaptation of Wicked and it recently came out on rental services like Prime and Apple TV, but I've decided to hold off from paying the 30 bucks to "own" a movie digitally and instead wait for the physical! I love this stuff, and even as physical media seems to die off I think I'll be collecting these for as long as I love film.
Jan 15, 2025
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Alright y'all, standards have gotten a little lax around here and rec quality has taken a dip (I'm including myself in this). Here are some pointers for High Rec Standards.
ANATOMY OF A REC:
TITLE—This is the rec or recommendations. This is NOT a lead in. Type exactly what you're recommending here. What appears in the Title should finish this sentence, "I recommend _____."
BODY—This supports the rec and anything goes. Supporting statements, supporting essays, additional recs, you can get silly, you can pontificate. You can do anything you want. Except putting the main rec down here. Where does it go? That's right. In the Title 👆
IMAGE—No rules. Add one to preference. It can be relevant or a non sequitur.
LINK—I highly recommend links but it's not as important as the Title or Body. If you are recommending something that has an online presence (music, movies, websites, products, etc.), Piffies want to click on it immediately. Don't make us google. Be kind a leave a link.
EMOJI—No rules. Express yourself.
ANTI-RECS:
They exist and they are valid recs. "Anti-Rec: _____" clearly communicates this is something best avoided. But a better way format this type of Rec is to use a modifier or verb that flows with "I recommend _____." Ex. I recommend... Not Eating Tacks, Avoiding Area X, Leaving Off the Anchovies, etc.—(Formatting Anti-Recs this way first recommended by tyler the Creator)
ANATOMY OF AN ASK:
TITLE—This is the question or topic of the Ask. Asks can solicit advice or start a discussion. You have some flexibility here because the Ask is expected to be expounded upon in the body if it needs more context. Just be clear. Again, this is not a lead in. Be direct and ask the question or state the topic.
BODY—Provide more context. Narrow the recommendation field. Add relevant links. Remember, the Ask goes in the Title 👆
EMOJI—No rules. Express yourself.
ANSWERING AN ASK—Recs on Asks can break style as dictated by the Ask. If the Ask is looking for Recs, give Recs following style. If it's asking for opinions, give your opinion. Asking for links? Give links! Respond however you would respond some someone IRL. Asks start a conversation so you can be more conversational. But keep in mind that these Recs will appear in the main feed. So where you can maintain Rec style, do so.
Example: WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT LETTERBOXD TOP 4?
A response to this with High Rec Standards would look something like this:
TITLE—Lists your current Letterboxd top 4. You are recommending these four movies.
BODY—Free reign here. Drop your Letterboxd @. Talk about the movies. Make a quip. Emoji. Relevant links. Nothing.
IMAGE—Optional. Screenshot of your top four. Frame from a movie. Dealer's choice.
LINK—Add your Letterboxd profile only if you want to be found.
EMOJI—Whatever. But it'd be nice if it was relevant.
DISCLAIMER:
This is a living community document! These are only my recommendations for a foundation. Debate and Discussion of proper style are Encouraged. Any editions and changes to the PI.FYI STYLE GUIDE will be notated with attribution.
Changelog:
07.26.2024—Clarified a Rec is not limited to one recommendation. Recs can recommend multiple things. Thanks to shegoestoanotherschool for identifying the issue. / Added guidance for Anti-Rec format.
02.11.2025—Moved SpongeBob Bubble Blowing Technique video link from the top level into the body ("some pointers") so the embed wouldn't override the High Quality instructional graphic.
Jul 25, 2024
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This combo has just been here the whole time?!
Feb 6, 2025
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i will eat one every day i do not give a fuck anymore
Jan 30, 2024