Posts in 2025
Multi-Chamber Bongs — Overkill or Next-Level Smoothness

Multi-chamber bongs push the familiar design of a water pipe into new territory, adding layers of filtration that change how smoke cools and feels. Rather than a single pass through water, each chamber introduces its own percolator and airflow pattern, breaking down harshness while reshaping texture. That structural change has stirred debate: are these rigs refined innovations or overbuilt novelties?

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MOVIE REVIEW: Death of a Ladies' Man

What could have been a morose, listless slog about a bitter whiner is energized into something of a soul-stirring seance in many layers and moments. If you’re taken away for 100 minutes to think about your life—what you’ve done and haven’t done—and what kind of man or person you want to be, one could do far worse than swoon to Gabriel Byrne and groove to Leonard Cohen. 

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Smashing Machine

Still, how many times have we written Dwayne Johnson off? How many times have folks rolled their eyes at another beefy piece of blockbuster cheese with his name at the top of the poster? Well, those days are hopefully over. A corner has been turned with The Smashing Machine, and the trust granted to him by Benny Safide to make this character piece and hoist his talent to a higher plane.

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PODCAST: Episode 213 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 213th episode, two AI-fearing film critics, two hominid dads, and two bored teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, venture into the prophetic and distant science fiction of 24 years ago by way of 57 years ago. Those that can do the math can deduce they’re talking about Stanley Kubrick’s cornerstone epic 2001: A Space Odyssey. This was an egregious blindspot for Will and a contrarian hate spot for Don, who’s tried many times to embrace it

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MOVIE REVIEW: Eleanor the Great

Thanks to a strong third act monologue from Ejiofor speaking on approaching loss as the “inevitable outcome of the love that unites us all,” we want what we he wants and have to remove cynicism to accept that outcome from Johansson’s film with warmth. There’s plenty for the new director to be proud of and a high value to being a mouthpiece for human connection as this film intends.

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The Rise of AI in Everyday Life: Transforming Creativity and Personalization

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept confined to tech labs. It has seamlessly become part of our everyday lives, influencing how we work, shop, create, and even interact online. From virtual assistants to AI-driven design tools, the technology is reshaping industries by offering smarter, faster, and more personalized solutions.

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What Movies Teach Us About Risk, Fear, and Greed

Movies can be inspiring to take on a new adventure. However, in this article, we will focus on movies that teach us about risk, fear, greed, and other important emotions and their impact on our lives, be it financial or otherwise. These movies provide a glimpse into our emotions and how they can affect us when left unchecked. Cinema not only entertains, but it also offers a powerful mirror to our psychology. 

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Do All DUI Convictions Require an SR-22 Certificate?

A DUI conviction changes more than your schedule of hearings and fines—it alters how you manage daily routines that once felt automatic. Beyond the courtroom, the administrative fallout shapes everything from insurance premiums to license status. SR22 certificates often appear in this process, acting as proof of financial responsibility required to restore driving privileges after a suspension.

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MOVIE REVIEW: One Battle After Another

Incontrovertibly, the loudest word reverberating out of Paul Thomas Anderson’s imposing crime saga and instant awards season juggernaut, One Battle After Another, is “revolution.” When an ambitious movie, no matter the subgenre, invokes that term as its core for conflict, it sets out to establish a setting and context of corruption while positioning a potentially dramatic and dangerous chessboard of characters prepared to take risks and fight against their marked opposition.

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