# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=603 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 604 --- ## ["Siberia" starring Keanu Reeves now ON DEMAND (SPOILERSKIS!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/siberia-starring-keanu-reeves-now-on-demand-spoilerskis/817987)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/siberia-starring-keanu-reeves-now-on-demand-spoilerskis/817987 "2018-07-16T04:29:06Z")
Very well directed. Reeves is one of the most likeable but also most terrible actors out there but smartly underplays his role as an apparently semi-world weary international diamond dealer and his part works in this mov… --- ## [Need songs for my road trip playlist!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-songs-for-my-road-trip-playlist/817796)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-songs-for-my-road-trip-playlist/817796 "2018-07-16T02:55:02Z")
Regular Dopers have seen this request from me before. Every year my buddy and I take a road trip and see baseball. And every year I make a playlist for our in-car listening enjoyment. I populate the playlist with songs … --- ## [New show from Sacha Baron Cohen on Showtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-show-from-sacha-baron-cohen-on-showtime/817953)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-show-from-sacha-baron-cohen-on-showtime/817953 "2018-07-15T17:40:38Z")
It’s a 7 episode show on Showtime. He pranks a lot of people in various roles. This clip is about guns for kids. He is making a lot of politicians look bad including Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney. --- ## [What old movies should I watch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-old-movies-should-i-watch/806587)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-old-movies-should-i-watch/806587 "2018-07-15T17:38:43Z")
I was born in 1974 and as a general rule I don’t watch much in cinema prior to then. The only movies I’ve seen that predate that are kung fu movies, monster movies, and Disney movies. I’ve just never liked classic cinema… --- ## [Tell me about Haggis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-haggis/817607)
**Author:** [@Stana\_Claus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stana_Claus)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-haggis/817607 "2018-07-15T03:51:59Z")
In a few short weeks I will be travelling to Scotland to attend a family member’s wedding and will be spending a week touring the country beforehand. I am generally a fairly adventurous eater and like to try local cuisi… --- ## [Deadpool 2!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deadpool-2/814430)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deadpool-2/814430 "2018-07-15T03:23:46Z")
\*\*\* OPEN SPOILERS IN THIS THREAD! \*\*\* I saw the first show this morning and I give it a big ol’ thumbs up! There were a few times where they broke the 4th wall and it fell flat (really flat for one of them; like 2 audi… --- ## [Buying a kettle, is there really a difference with the higher priced models?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-kettle-is-there-really-a-difference-with-the-higher-priced-models/817905)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-kettle-is-there-really-a-difference-with-the-higher-priced-models/817905 "2018-07-14T23:54:44Z")
I’m looking to buy a kettle to quickly heat hot water for tea, perhaps the occasional Starbucks Via, and use for those instant noodles that just require hot water. I was surprised to see such a price range for a simple … --- ## [The new Metallica doesn't suck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-metallica-doesnt-suck/767020)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-metallica-doesnt-suck/767020 "2018-07-14T22:33:59Z")
So Metallica dropped two new tunes. ‘Hardwired to Self-Destruct’ and ‘Moth to Flame’. And they don’t suck. Heavy riffs. No snare from hell. Catchy tunes. I am pleasantly surprised. Though someone really, really needs… --- ## [Uncooked pork chops have been in the fridge for a week. Are they still good](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncooked-pork-chops-have-been-in-the-fridge-for-a-week-are-they-still-good/817810)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncooked-pork-chops-have-been-in-the-fridge-for-a-week-are-they-still-good/817810 "2018-07-14T17:53:34Z")
I believe the FDA says 3-5 days in the fridge is OK for uncooked pork chops, but I assume they are conservative in their predictions. Is 7-8 days going to cause a problem? --- ## [Is this really a Spanish thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-really-a-spanish-thing/817800)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-really-a-spanish-thing/817800 "2018-07-14T04:37:18Z")
Just watching Jaime Oliver making tapas (I have a lot of free time on my hands). He says gnarly bits of cheddar drenched in honey and sprinkled with ground coffee beans are heavenly or gorgeous or something like that. A… --- ## [Lil' Ed on "Chicago Tonight"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lil-ed-on-chicago-tonight/817786)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lil-ed-on-chicago-tonight/817786 "2018-07-14T03:21:54Z")
Ed was also on WBEZ and CBC Radio 1 in the last week but I don’t think those were archived anywhere. --- ## [Death On The Nile time period?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-on-the-nile-time-period/817863)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-on-the-nile-time-period/817863 "2018-07-14T01:46:46Z")
TCM is promoting itself, and they have a Backlot member saying that they had a movie night on which they showed Death On The Nile. As part of the festivities, the guests dressed up in 1930s attire. I know that the book… --- ## [Cheap Hazelnut Decaf Coffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-hazelnut-decaf-coffee/817848)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-hazelnut-decaf-coffee/817848 "2018-07-13T19:33:14Z")
Can anyone recommend a decent instant decaf hazelnut coffee brand? I somehow doubt this is as good as using the extract. What is the cheapest quality hazelnut extract you can get? --- ## [What mistakes, inaccuracies, or cliches in TV and film DON'T bother you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mistakes-inaccuracies-or-cliches-in-tv-and-film-dont-bother-you/816343)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mistakes-inaccuracies-or-cliches-in-tv-and-film-dont-bother-you/816343 "2018-07-13T13:35:23Z")
There’ve been plenty of threads here about things that take you out of a movie or TV show, such as continuity errors, anachronisms, over-used tropes, even hairstyles. What things that seem to bother other people DON’T b… --- ## [Sous Vide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide/817638)
**Author:** [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide/817638 "2018-07-13T01:31:20Z")
I’m somewhat interested in sous vide. Turn lesser cuts of meat into tender, flavorful meals - sounds,like something I’d like to try my hand at. I’ll just be cooking for myself, and on rare occasion, one other person. … --- ## [Avengers Infinity War spoilerish Reddit action](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avengers-infinity-war-spoilerish-reddit-action/817246)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avengers-infinity-war-spoilerish-reddit-action/817246 "2018-07-12T23:58:16Z")
This action is at least indirectly a spoiler for the Marvel movie Avengers: Infinity War. It was just approved by Reddit admins, and will happen on July 9th. --- ## [How Long Until We See FF Villains in Marvel Movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-we-see-ff-villains-in-marvel-movies/817634)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-we-see-ff-villains-in-marvel-movies/817634 "2018-07-12T23:23:29Z")
It sounds like some took believe that the bad guys obtained in the Fox-Disney deal are a bigger boon than the good guys. How long will we have to wait to find out? I’m waiting to see ads for a movie simply titled “Doom… --- ## [An Emmy For Megan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-emmy-for-megan/817818)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-emmy-for-megan/817818 "2018-07-12T23:11:44Z")
According to the news, the Emmy nominations happened today. I don’t normally pay much attention to them but an article on VICE caught my eye; it’s about a lady named Megan Amram who created a web series about herself cr… --- ## [Looking for travel shows, tv or youtube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-travel-shows-tv-or-youtube/817770)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-travel-shows-tv-or-youtube/817770 "2018-07-12T20:54:51Z")
When I was a kid some 10, 15 years ago, I used to watch the Travel channel, there was this show whose name I can’t remember where they always showed beautiful places like the Carribean islands and I think that they didn’… --- ## [Lamb stew tragedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lamb-stew-tragedy/817801)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lamb-stew-tragedy/817801 "2018-07-12T19:45:33Z")
I made the most delicious lamb and lentil stew Monday night. Tender (after an hour of simmering) and flavorful lamb neck; carrots, onions, garlic, and mushrooms; thickened with red lentils which dissolve nicely; and sea… --- ## [Question about royalties from music/movies/tv shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-royalties-from-music-movies-tv-shows/817726)
**Author:** [@Textual\_Assault](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Textual_Assault)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-royalties-from-music-movies-tv-shows/817726 "2018-07-12T19:31:38Z")
What happens to the royalties derived from music/tv shows/movies after the person who gets the royalties dies? can that person have it written into their will that the royalties must be pass on to whoever/whatever they w… --- ## [Need help with "Lost" (Netflix)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-lost-netflix/816735)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-lost-netflix/816735 "2018-07-12T17:08:32Z")
I started viewing Lost. Didn’t realize it had so many seasons. Been binging it, but I don’t think I can invest the time to see it all. Despite the problems with incongruities, I have been enjoying it. I am in season thr… --- ## [Papa John's just can't help but shoot themselves in the butt.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/papa-johns-just-cant-help-but-shoot-themselves-in-the-butt/816293)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/papa-johns-just-cant-help-but-shoot-themselves-in-the-butt/816293 "2018-07-12T15:11:30Z")
They are running a 3 topping pan pizza for 10 bucks. Awesome. I pick my toppings and add to the cart. A message comes up, this store requires a $17 minimum order. :frowning: I said a few unprintable words and closed t… --- ## [What is this (Tchaikovsky?) military march I'm remembering?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-tchaikovsky-military-march-im-remembering/817690)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-tchaikovsky-military-march-im-remembering/817690 "2018-07-12T04:34:42Z")
My brother used to play it on vinyl when I was a toddler. I’m pretty sure he said it was by Tchaikovsky. It sounded like it was played with a full symphony. A fast triple-meter time signature (maybe 6/8). My attempt to … --- ## [Let's talk about The Babadook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-babadook/708214)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-the-babadook/708214 "2018-07-12T03:32:18Z")
I caught this movie yesterday via Amazon Prime, and I’ve got to say that I absolutely loved it. Seriously, this film is an instant horror classic. I especially loved it because all of the effects were practical (as far… --- ## [The Revolutionary Film Lee Wasserman Wouldn't Let Hitchcock Make](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-revolutionary-film-lee-wasserman-wouldnt-let-hitchcock-make/817695)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-revolutionary-film-lee-wasserman-wouldnt-let-hitchcock-make/817695 "2018-07-12T00:05:27Z")
This was to be a film told from the POV of a serial killer using the revolutionary cinema verite technique of a new generation of European filmmakers. This article details how Hitchcock tried to reinvent himself and wa… --- ## [Song ID - lots of sunth, chorus repeats "media heads"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-id-lots-of-sunth-chorus-repeats-media-heads/692795)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-id-lots-of-sunth-chorus-repeats-media-heads/692795 "2018-07-11T21:45:54Z")
Heard this song a few days ago on the local “'80s hits” station. 75% of what they play is 1977-1989 U.S. Hot 100 Singles (mostly Top 40) … the other 25% is stuff that might’ve charted on other Billboard charts aside from… --- ## [The Legend of the Three Caballeros.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legend-of-the-three-caballeros/817748)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legend-of-the-three-caballeros/817748 "2018-07-11T21:35:02Z")
Has anyone heard of the new cartoon The Legend of the Three Caballeros? If you haven’t, don’t feel bad. It was released on the Disneylife app, and the show is only available in the Philippines. However, you can watch the… --- ## [Adult movies on Cinemax](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-movies-on-cinemax/274513)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-movies-on-cinemax/274513 "2018-07-11T21:21:34Z")
What is the deal with those “adult movies” on Cinemax? They’re really quite strange. They’re not really porno, but they’re beyond “R” rated. Are these people really having sex (like\*“real”\* porn) or is it staged. Are th… --- ## [There will definitely be a movie made about the rescue of the Thai soccer kids from the cave, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-will-definitely-be-a-movie-made-about-the-rescue-of-the-thai-soccer-kids-from-the-cave-right/817699)
**Author:** [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-will-definitely-be-a-movie-made-about-the-rescue-of-the-thai-soccer-kids-from-the-cave-right/817699 "2018-07-11T19:29:30Z")
Any thoughts about what it will take to make that happen (story rights, etc?) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=602) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=604)