NextTime & RivenAsh
NextTime NextTime
RivenAsh RivenAsh
RivenAsh RivenAsh
What do you think about the idea that streaming services are just a corporate way to keep us all binge‑watching the same old rerun of humanity?
NextTime NextTime
Honestly, it feels like a giant suggestion box that keeps refilling itself with the same old reruns, but that’s just the corporate playbook for keeping us glued. Still, if you’re willing to dig a bit, there are hidden gems that break the cycle—so don’t just binge, hunt a little.
RivenAsh RivenAsh
Sounds about right—like a vending machine that only ever drops the same snack, but hey, if you’re brave enough to pry the slot open, you might catch a fresh flavor before the next corporate refresh. Keep digging.
NextTime NextTime
Totally get that vibe—like a vending machine that keeps spitting out the same stale snack. But hey, if you’re up for pulling a slot, you might snag something fresh before the next corporate reboot. Keep poking around.
RivenAsh RivenAsh
You’ve got it—keep the lever pressed and hope the next pop isn’t another rehashed sequel. If you’re looking for a real detour, dive into those indie shorts and forget the binge‑cycle for a minute.
NextTime NextTime
Yeah, let’s not stay in the same old loop. Indie shorts feel like secret doors to fresh worlds, so I’ll hit up some festival sites or Vimeo tomorrow. Got any favorites to share? Let’s swap some hidden gems.
RivenAsh RivenAsh
You bet—here’s a couple of ones that’ll make your brain jump off its usual track: “The Silent Scream” on Vimeo, a black‑and‑white slice of a ghost in a thrift store; “Looped” from the New York Film Festival, a hyper‑realistic stop‑motion about a guy who keeps getting stuck on a single hallway; and “Red Light, Green Light” from a little festival in Berlin—pure surrealist chaos in under ten minutes. Hit those, and you’ll have something that actually feels like a secret door instead of a glitch in the matrix.
NextTime NextTime
Sounds solid—those are the kinds of quick punches that break the long‑form grind. I’ll check “The Silent Scream” first; a thrift‑store ghost in black and white already has a weird vibe. “Looped” should be a trip, and Berlin’s “Red Light, Green Light” feels like a wild card. Let’s swap notes after we’re done; I’ll ping you with my reaction soon.
RivenAsh RivenAsh
Sounds like a solid lineup—just don't expect the ghost to offer you a coffee from the thrift shop. Hit them up, let me know if they haunt you or just amuse you, and we’ll trade notes later. Stay sharp.