May 16 Podcast #1201: The Best Movie Plot Twists
On this week’s show we shop the Internet and find you three incredible deals on UHD TVs. We also discuss some of the best plot twists in movies that we have seen. Be forewarned, there will be spoilers. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
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News:
- Fox unveils ‘Fox One’ as name of new streamer
- YouTube TV Is Now The 4th Largest TV Provider In the United States
- Free TV is booming
- tvOS 18.5 just gave your Apple TV 4K a new feature for Dolby Atmos
Other:
- HT Guys Music Playlist on Apple Music
- HT Guys Music Playlist on Amazon Music
- HT Guys Music Playlist on Spotify
- Ara's Woodworking
Three Incredible Deals on a UHD TV
As a public service the HT Guys have scoured the internet and found you three incredible deals on UHD TVs. These are not refurbished units and were available at the time of this writing.
- Samsung 70" Crystal UHD 4K HDR TV (DU7200)
- Price: $479.99
- Retailer: Amazon
- Details: This is noted as the lowest price ever for this 2024 model. It features Samsung’s Crystal UHD with 4K, Motion Xcelerator for reduced lag, and HDR (not Dolby Vision) support. Ideal for budget-conscious buyers seeking a large screen from a top brand.
- Why It’s a Good Deal: At under $480 for a 70-inch 4K TV, this is a steal for a 2024 Samsung model, especially with its HDR capabilities.
- Hisense 85" U6 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV
- Price: $849.99
- Retailer: Amazon
- Details: This is the lowest price ever for this model, featuring a Mini-LED backlight, quantum dot color, and Google TV for a seamless smart interface. It supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, making it great for movies and gaming.
- Why It’s a Good Deal: An 85-inch TV with premium features like Mini-LED and quantum dots at this price is exceptional for large home theater setups.
- Samsung 55" 4K Crystal UHD DU8000 HDR Smart TV
- Price: $447.99
- Retailer: Amazon
- Details: Another record-low price for a 2024 Samsung model. It includes HDR (not Dolby Vision), a smart TV interface, and 4K upscaling, suitable for streaming and casual gaming.
- Why It’s a Good Deal: This 55-inch TV offers solid performance for under $500, balancing size and features from a reliable brand.
The Best Movie Plot Twists
I came across an article that was discussing how a good movie will lead you down one path and then in a “Plot Twist” send you down a different and completely unexpected new path. That got me thinking about what were my most memorable plot twists from movies that I have watched over the years. I have come up with four that have stayed with me. What are your favorites?
- The Sixth Sense (1999) - The twist redefines the entire story, forcing viewers to rethink every scene. It’s iconic for its emotional weight and subtle foreshadowing, often cited as the gold standard of plot twists. In this case you learn that Bruce Willis’ character Malcolm Crowe was actually deceased. I hate to admit it but I never saw this coming.
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - The revelation Darth Vader is Luke’s Father altered the saga’s emotional core and is still one of the most quoted twists ever.
- Planet of the Apes (1968) - we are talking about the original here with Charlton Heston. The last scene leads up to the final payoff making it one of the most memorable twists in cinema.
- Se7en (1995) - The climax delivers a horrific surprise that ties the story’s themes together. It’s a twist that’s both brutal and unforgettable, often debated for its boldness. The twist, John Doe played by Kevin Spacey manipulates Mills played by Brad Pitt emotionally to commit the seventh deadly sin.
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Reader Comments (1)
Hey Ara,
Your comments on Facebook market place are pretty much in line with my experiences, but I did have some good luck selling some stuff on there. I had an old Sansui 220 watt per channel quadrifonic (remember those from the 70’s?) system that I brought back from my last cruise in the Navy, along with 4 Bose 901 speakers. I had them up on a shelf in my garage for over 25 years because our house is too small for this type of system 😁. Anyway I decided it was time to clear them out and when I looked on FB marketplace there were similar systems selling for a lot of $$. It only took about 20 minutes for the responses to come in and I consummated the deal with $$$$ cash in my hand. So not everyone on the Marketplace are scammers or run aways. I did post some other random kitchen appliances and had those people try to get me to reduce a $50 item to $20. I just said no thanks. 😁 Hope that you and Braden keep going for as long as you want, but how are you going to manage it when you move to Tennessee?
Best regards,
Lance in San Marcos, CA.