[-] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago

"Realism"

They were testing the shot by pointing it directly at the DP and Director so they could see what it looked like if he drew the gun. There was no reason Baldwin wasn't using either of the two non-firing guns during the rehearsal other than wanting it to seem more real. Yes, the armorer was inexperienced, but who hired the armorer. Yes, the 1st AD called cold gun and supposedly handed it to Baldwin without checking it. But who chose to then point the gun at people while simulating a quick draw motion?

It was completely reckless and there was a pattern of dangerous behavior on Baldwin's part, which coupled with his role as producer, and the fact that the production had numerous complaints about safety and corner cutting, doesn't look good at all.

The situation was so bad, that the DPs entire camera department WALKED that day, and had previously complained about gun safety being an issue. They were replaced by non-union scabs. When leaving, a producer threatened to call security if they didn't hurry up. Others on set previously complained because prop guns had already accidentally discharged TWICE before the shooting.

Additionally, rather than finding suitable nearby accommodations in Santa Fe, as they were initially promised, crew were forced to travel 50 miles away to Albuquerque every day. For anyone unaware, film set days are usually around 10-15 hours per day of physically and mentally demanding work.

Everything that transpired was because of a perfect storm created by the production department. It shows all the hallmarks of the systemic abuses that occur between above the line and below the line players, and in my opinion the production department is responsible and should be found criminally negligent at the very least.

Currently: Alec Baldwin has gotten to walk away from this mess, all charges dropped. Gutierrez is now the sole person still being charged and being blamed for drinking and smoking weed after her shift, as well as new testimony from an anonymous witness who claims a bag of cocaine was handed off after she was interviewed by police. I guess production has found their lamb.

[-] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago

They are aggressively stupid. They would rather take the whole ship down with them, than admit they might be wrong.

[-] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago

He doesn't want to know that. He'd rather tell you what Barbie and, by proxy, other women are.

[-] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago

The freedom of democratic expression ends where intolerence and policies based on hatred begin. You can't argue for democratic freedom when it comes to parties that are literally against equal democratic freedom.

[-] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago

Lol, Russian "journalist." Must be the same ones not reporting on the war crimes Russians are committing.

Rot in hell, shitbag.

[-] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago

Its fucking disgusting. La Pen, Brothers of Italy, Vox and PiS are all coming together like some fucked up fascist coalition. They need to all be systematically dismantled.

[-] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

The people running these companies should be afraid to show themselves in public.

[-] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago

The dude fired a bunch of people, never paid their severance and refuses to communicate with them. The dude is a fucking complete sociopath. He lies to investors about deadlines, he lies about the potential of his technology to consumers, and he lies to his own staff.

You can stop simping for him, he doesn't want to ride your dick, mate.

[-] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago

Hell, the rest of the free world. If Russia had its way, you'd best believe China would be making its move against Taiwan.

[-] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago

"We should let actual terrorists communicate and radicalize others, because there's a block button already. PS: I'm very smart."

[-] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago

"So we decided to opt for 95%"

[-] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago

Through vigilance and a strong community that looks out for itself. Just like IRL

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A week before they were shot dead, an east Hamilton, Ont. couple were in a dispute with their landlord over mould in their basement apartment, according to police.

Homicide detectives say Carissa MacDonald and Aaron Stone were also just “days away” from moving into a new home before killed at a Jones Road home north of Barton Street East in Stoney Creek.

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Some $1.5 trillion in real-estate mortgages will come due in the next two years - paving the way for a potential financial crisis as higher interest rates push down property values....

... In comments to The Financial Times, Chad Littell, an analyst at a major research firm that tracks commercial real estate, added that prominent players such as HSBC's recent decisions to unload outstanding debts at a loss come as a red flag.

'The fact that banks want to sell loans is coming up in a lot of conversations,' Littell, who works for New York-based CoStar, said Monday in a similar interview.

The finance expert further remarked of what he said is a clear sign of the bank's determination to reduce their exposure to an increasingly unstable market: 'I am hearing more about it than any time in the past decade.'

At the time of writing, HSBC is in the process of pawning off hundreds of millions of dollars worth of held-up commercial real estate loans potentially as a discount, as part of a burgeoning effort to wind down direct lending to property developers - who many say are poised to default come 2025.

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It's something on nearly every young person's mind: the housing crisis. Once limited to places like San Francisco, NYC, Hong Kong and London, the real estate crisis has gone global.

With house prices at abnormal heights and rent prices following suit, it's only a matter of time before certain cities hit their breaking point.

Let's post information, discuss how we as individuals can make a difference, or even just vent about the complete absurdity of the situation and how we got here.

This is one of the defining issues of our generation. Don't just stand on the sidelines.

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A survey of over 3700 property investors by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) recently revealed that more than 80 per cent were considering bailing on the Sunshine State due to recent and proposed tenancy law changes.

When asked for their primary reason for considering selling, many pointed to ongoing rental reforms, bad tenants, increasing holding costs and the stigma that all landlords were “greedy, wealthy people” as among some of their key gripes.

OPs note: Did QLD really just figure out the solution to the housing crisis? lol

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Fewer builders are starting new homes amid high prices for materials and loans, threatening housing shortages

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The rate of house price growth is continuously exceeding record highs, according to data compiled by the Bank of Greece for the first quarter of this year. Indicatively, prices rose 14.5% year-on-year in Greece as a whole, with even higher increases in the two biggest urban centers, reaching 16.5% in Attica and 16.1% in Thessaloniki...

... In addition to domestic demand, Attica’s sharp price increase during the first quarter of this year is undoubtedly attributable to the fact that it is a major target for foreign investors.

This year there has been an especially abnormal increase in foreign investment through the Golden Visa program, due to the upcoming changes, which will make it more difficult to obtain a residence permit.

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