# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=596 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 597 --- ## [Cinematography Question for The Last Jedi. Focus Breathing lens issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cinematography-question-for-the-last-jedi-focus-breathing-lens-issue/818876)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cinematography-question-for-the-last-jedi-focus-breathing-lens-issue/818876 "2018-08-07T02:22:56Z")
I am watching the Last Jedi on Netflix. I am only halfway through so no spoilers. I noticed a strange effect a few times in the first half of the movie that I have never seen in a movie before. When the focus in a scen… --- ## [REVISITING: Which dystopia do you find the most plausible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revisiting-which-dystopia-do-you-find-the-most-plausible/818102)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revisiting-which-dystopia-do-you-find-the-most-plausible/818102 "2018-08-07T01:22:33Z")
A few years ago, I started a thread on which literary or cinematic dystopia people found the most plausible. It’s only been three years, but I feel like the world has changed a lot in the meantime. And I wondered if the … --- ## [What was this movie about reincarnated soul mates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-movie-about-reincarnated-soul-mates/579532)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-movie-about-reincarnated-soul-mates/579532 "2018-08-07T00:45:53Z")
Wow, I can’t believe I’m doing one of those “identify this…” threads. :rolleyes: Anyway, I am and here it is: I saw this movie on TV, so it could be a TV mini-series movie. The plot is not super complicated. It was in … --- ## [What movie is this from circa 1999?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-is-this-from-circa-1999/819111)
**Author:** [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-is-this-from-circa-1999/819111 "2018-08-06T23:50:53Z")
In 1999 I watched part of a movie on cable. I wasn’t able to finish it, and never got the title and I didn’t at the time recognize the actors. The scene I remember most, were these two guys who drive to a house in the d… --- ## [Better Call Saul, Season 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-season-4/819153)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-season-4/819153 "2018-08-06T23:00:34Z")
. . .starts tomorrow! Didn’t see another thread on this, so this could be the omnibus thread for this season, if that’s what’s wanted. --- ## [Dating a doctor vs. dating a bassonist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-a-doctor-vs-dating-a-bassonist/819116)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-a-doctor-vs-dating-a-bassonist/819116 "2018-08-06T21:13:03Z")
A challenge from friends. Similarities or contrasts, puns and/or other humor encouraged. I will not, at present, provide details as to which I am dating. --- ## [We won’t be learning the Facts of Life any longer: Charlotte Rae is dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-won-t-be-learning-the-facts-of-life-any-longer-charlotte-rae-is-dead/819155)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-won-t-be-learning-the-facts-of-life-any-longer-charlotte-rae-is-dead/819155 "2018-08-06T19:45:05Z")
Mrs. Garrett of Different Strokes and Facts of Life is dead. In my opinion, she was by far the highlight of both shows. Different Strokes and Facts of Life both loved to hit us over the head with the very special episo… --- ## [Music that scares the crap out of you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-that-scares-the-crap-out-of-you/780680)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-that-scares-the-crap-out-of-you/780680 "2018-08-06T16:24:16Z")
Scary music. There are songs and compositions that, either by design or by sheer happenstance, inspire pure terror and fear. They have a “pucker factor” that cranks up to 11. What pieces have that effect on you? Share t… --- ## [Is This Series Available? 'Extreme History with Roger Daltrey'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-series-available-extreme-history-with-roger-daltrey/819061)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-series-available-extreme-history-with-roger-daltrey/819061 "2018-08-06T14:43:45Z")
I’m looking for the 2003 History Channel series 'Extreme History with Roger Daltrey’ at a friend’s request, and so far I’m not coming up with anything, with the exception of a few stray YouTube clips. It isn’t listed on … --- ## [How good are musicians nowadays compared with ie. Mozart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-are-musicians-nowadays-compared-with-ie-mozart/819058)
**Author:** [@komolono](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/komolono)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-are-musicians-nowadays-compared-with-ie-mozart/819058 "2018-08-06T14:11:07Z")
I know a few pretty skillful musicians. They play whatsoever piece of music without pre-practicing. Was WA that genious he is known for? His IQ was somehow calculated as almost 160…Why? Why is G.F. Händel even more geniu… --- ## [Why Was Slapstick Once Considered Funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-slapstick-once-considered-funny/818811)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-slapstick-once-considered-funny/818811 "2018-08-06T12:47:50Z")
Meaning, Three Stooges type of pie-in-the-face bop-over-the-head humor. This is not to say that no one finds it funny now, but you don’t see big time comic acts based on this type of humor these days the way you did whe… --- ## [The Play's the Thing - How Many of the Bard's Plays Have You Seen Live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-plays-the-thing-how-many-of-the-bards-plays-have-you-seen-live/813517)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-plays-the-thing-how-many-of-the-bards-plays-have-you-seen-live/813517 "2018-08-06T04:05:17Z")
Not movies or on TV, but live in a theatre or a park? My list is: Comedies • The Tempest (Regina) • The Two Gentlemen of Verona (my first ever; nagged the parents to drive three hours to the Big City of Regina to se… --- ## [New Show - Trial and Error](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-show-trial-and-error/782508)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-show-trial-and-error/782508 "2018-08-06T02:07:56Z")
Anyone catch this? The first two episodes were on NBC Tuesday, the 14th. Looks like they’ll be showing 2 every Tuesday (at 9). Most of the characters are actors I’ve never heard of or barely heard of, excepting John Lit… --- ## [Forrest Fenn treasure hunt has been solved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forrest-fenn-treasure-hunt-has-been-solved/819011)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forrest-fenn-treasure-hunt-has-been-solved/819011 "2018-08-06T00:34:42Z")
So this video has a pretty good explanation of a solve for the Fenn treasure hunt. For those that don't know, almost a decade ago Forrest Fenn put around 1 million dollars worth of gold and jewels into a metal box and … --- ## [Do we really not have an AGT thread this season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-really-not-have-an-agt-thread-this-season/818984)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-really-not-have-an-agt-thread-this-season/818984 "2018-08-05T23:48:44Z")
Maybe it’s because like me, I don’t think this season is quite as good as others have been. We’re already a few weeks into judge’s cuts and I haven’t seen anything about it. So, I’m wondering, what acts have you liked? W… --- ## [Ketchy Shuby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchy-shuby/66316)
**Author:** [@malaka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malaka)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ketchy-shuby/66316 "2018-08-05T21:45:37Z")
I’m listening to Peter Tosh’s song Ketchy Shuby and can’t figure out what the lyrics mean. A snipit is below. Any ideas? --- ## [Identify this painting (if possible)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-painting-if-possible/819131)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-painting-if-possible/819131 "2018-08-05T20:31:48Z")
In of all places, the Sunday August 5th Judge Parker cartoon, second panel, right side: http://www.oregonlive.com/comics-kingdom/?feature\_id=Judge\_Parker&feature\_date=2018-08-05 The artist went to some trouble to detai… --- ## [Alice in Chains - Rainier Fog - August 24 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alice-in-chains-rainier-fog-august-24-2018/819138)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alice-in-chains-rainier-fog-august-24-2018/819138 "2018-08-05T17:32:16Z")
If you haven’t listened to Alice in Chains since Layne Staley’s death, you might be surprised how good they sound with their new singer. I think Layne was one of those singers that was almost irreplaceable, but William … --- ## [Movies and shows about journalists doing their jobs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-and-shows-about-journalists-doing-their-jobs/818540)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-and-shows-about-journalists-doing-their-jobs/818540 "2018-08-05T16:05:35Z")
I’ve found it therapeutic to immerse myself in dramas about newspaper journalists going through the daily slog of doing their jobs. So far I’ve gone through: HBO’s “Sharp Objects” starring Amy Adams (in progress) “Spot… --- ## [Who watched Nanette on Netflix or elsewhere by Hannah Gadsby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-watched-nanette-on-netflix-or-elsewhere-by-hannah-gadsby/818879)
**Author:** [@Mikemike2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mikemike2)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-watched-nanette-on-netflix-or-elsewhere-by-hannah-gadsby/818879 "2018-08-05T14:54:53Z")
I watched this comedy special a couple of weeks ago. I had never heard of Hannah Gadsby before, but she is a fairly accomplished comedian from Australia. She is a lesbian, and that seems to be the focus of much of her … --- ## [Did any radio or TV crime dramas ever go after gay people for being gay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-any-radio-or-tv-crime-dramas-ever-go-after-gay-people-for-being-gay/740496)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-any-radio-or-tv-crime-dramas-ever-go-after-gay-people-for-being-gay/740496 "2018-08-05T13:03:37Z")
I’ve been listening to the web based old time Dragnet radio shows for a few weeks as referenced hereand it’s kind of a fascinating journey in the way back machine for the late 40’s and early 50’s. In listening the radio … --- ## [Carrie Fisher in another Star Wars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carrie-fisher-in-another-star-wars/818700)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carrie-fisher-in-another-star-wars/818700 "2018-08-05T12:27:10Z")
This is getting to be a big joke. When someone dies that should be it unless they died right after filming is over. This is just a bunch of crap to sell tickets. I guess 100 years from now we can look forward t… --- ## [Identify short-lived 90s cartoon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-short-lived-90s-cartoon/819110)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-short-lived-90s-cartoon/819110 "2018-08-05T02:18:36Z")
On one of thebroadcast networks (I’m thinking NBC.) Lasted only a few episodes. Was IIRC somewhat controversial. I remember a scene where a horse falls down a cliff, then explodes like a car in an action movie. At first … --- ## [When is the last time you ate creamed beef on toast (Shit on a Shingle)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-ate-creamed-beef-on-toast-shit-on-a-shingle/769818)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-ate-creamed-beef-on-toast-shit-on-a-shingle/769818 "2018-08-05T00:29:38Z")
As a follow up to the liver and onions query, I’m curious about how long ago people here have eaten creamed \[chipped or ground\] beef on toast. You know-- SOS, shit on a shingle. --- ## [The most consistent television series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-consistent-television-series/818824)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-consistent-television-series/818824 "2018-08-04T20:01:54Z")
I’ve been watching Cheers on Netflix and it struck me as how there’s never a bad episode. This is in stark contrast to other shows I love such as the various Star Treks and Doctor Who, who have horrible stinkers as well … --- ## ['Sugar Shack' lyrical analysis -- 'Put on some trash'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sugar-shack-lyrical-analysis-put-on-some-trash/232635)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sugar-shack-lyrical-analysis-put-on-some-trash/232635 "2018-08-04T19:12:48Z")
I’ve recently heard it said around me that when, in the song Sugar Shack by The Jimmy Gilmer Fireballs, the vocalist sings “Make that girl love me when I put on some trash”, he’s talking about putting on jazz music or (p… --- ## [Grape pie - why so uncommon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grape-pie-why-so-uncommon/818810)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grape-pie-why-so-uncommon/818810 "2018-08-04T18:17:55Z")
Why is it so unusual to find grape pies for sale in restaurants and bakeries? Fruit pies like: apple, cherry, peach, blueberry, and strawberry are staples…but grape pies? I don’t think I’ve ever seen grape pies on a rest… --- ## [12 Monkeys Season 4 - final season (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-monkeys-season-4-final-season-open-spoilers/815937)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-monkeys-season-4-final-season-open-spoilers/815937 "2018-08-04T17:45:02Z")
Last year, they dumped/aired the whole season in three days. This year, we get three episodes per week for a few weeks and it is done. It’s been a great ride and I can’t wait to see how they wrap the whole thing up. Ju… --- ## [When is the last time you drank egg nog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-last-time-you-drank-egg-nog/774730 "2018-08-04T17:41:40Z")
As a follow-up to “When is the last time you ate liver and onions?” and “When is the last time you ate creamed beef on toast (shit on a shingle)?” I present the holiday-themed “When is the last time you drank egg nog?” S… --- ## [What makes a good game show host?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-good-game-show-host/818979)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-good-game-show-host/818979 "2018-08-04T17:28:07Z")
This talk of Alex Trebek’s retirement begs the question what makes Trebek so good at what he does? Or better yet, is there even broad consensus that he’s that good to begin with? Would Trebek make a great host for Let’s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=595) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=597)