# half-assed (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover half-assed. Page: Feed: --- ## [Movies: El robo del siglo // The Heist of the Century (2020)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/el-robo-del-siglo-the-heist-of-the-century/) _2026-08-22 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina when they rob the Banco Río branch in Acassuso. Good crime comedy, feeling like a Latin-American Ocean's Eleven. It entertains properly and it will keep you glued to the screen for a bit over an hour and a half. Oh, and it's based on a true story, which makes it even… ## [My Site's Turning 25](https://andrei.xyz/post/my-sites-turning-25/) _2026-08-22 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Started in the summer of 2001, in an internet cafe (RIP Mister G , you were a great guy!), I used to stay for hours using the site builder web editor that Tripod was giving for their free plans. I used to have a few pages, and unfortunately, only a Halloween-themed version survived and was somehow indexed by the Web Archive . I already had gotten my new nickname on a dotTK TLD, which was neat at… ## [Good Songs from Videogames](https://andrei.xyz/post/good-songs-from-videogames/) _2026-08-21 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ It's not a secret that many times, the music is what makes the difference between a good game and a great game, and it's not seldom when the music department saves a pretty bad story. So without further ado, I want to share some songs that I like that are part of various games' soundtracks. Forza Horizon 4 \> ODESZA - A Moment Apart The games in the Forza Horizon series are not only driving games,… ## [Quickie: Lost in Translation at the end](https://andrei.xyz/quickies/lost-in-translation-at-the-end/) _2026-08-21 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Back in October 2024, I wrote an article called “ Lost in Translation ” about how the language barrier can prevent us from discovering new things and experiencing other cultures and it has evolved into a small social project. During the 46 months that have passed since then, the article has been translated in twelve languages, and also twelve people decided to respond to the follow-up interviews.… ## [Quickie: Syncing Home Folders to my Homelab](https://andrei.xyz/quickies/syncing-home-folders-to-my-homelab/) _2026-08-21 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ 1 rsync -avr /Users/andrei/ --exclude 'Library' --exclude '.Trash' --exclude '.npm' --exclude '.nvm' --exclude 'Parallels' --exclude '\*.photoslibrary' -e ssh andrei@192.168.100.69:/media/backup/Users/andrei I exclude the npm and nvm folders, as well as the Photos library (because it's synced with iCloud) and the virtual machines and trash too. And I just run this from all my computers from time to… ## [Portal \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/portal-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-08-20 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review"\> A test subject wakes up in a scientific facility controlled by a sadistic artificial intelligence and must escape with the help of the only instrument she has-a gun that makes portals. I think this is the game I have finished the most times, and I think I bought it at least several times: Mac App Store, physical media for the Xbox 360, digital for the Xbox One / Series X,… ## [Movies: The Undeclared War (2022-2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/the-undeclared-war/) _2026-08-19 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ A leading team of analysts are buried in the heart of GCHQ, secretly working to neutralise threats against Britain. Good TV Drama about cyber security and the unseen war. It feels a bit over the top at times, and it drifts into sentimental bullshit, which is unlikely for British TV, but it's still a solid thriller. There are only 2 seasons, six episodes each, so you can watch this over a rainy… ## [Quickie: Prety sad year so far](https://andrei.xyz/quickies/prety-sad-year-so-far/) _2026-08-19 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Looking back, seems I didn't post too much this year, but most of the posts in my Quickies section was of people passing away. Sad year, sad, sad, sad. Keep your loved ones close. Call your mum. This article was originally published at: https://andrei.xyz/quickies/prety-sad-year-so-far/ ## [Quickie: Save the cheerleader, save the world](https://andrei.xyz/quickies/save-the-cheerleader-save-the-world/) _2026-08-18 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Rest in Peace, Hayden. Guess we couldn't save the cheerleader. :( This article was originally published at: https://andrei.xyz/quickies/save-the-cheerleader-save-the-world/ ## [Movies: Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/pacific-rim-uprising/) _2026-08-17 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori to lead a new generation of Jaeger pilots, including rival Lambert and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a new Kaiju threat. It's badly written, but at least it's got cool robots and kaijus and that's it. A major letdown in comparison to its predecessor, but it's still a decent watch. Three popcorns, and all of them because of the… ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rgUtDp4s3SrQ) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Movies: Pacific Rim (2013)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/pacific-rim/) _2026-08-16 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse. It's got huge robots, it's got kaiju, this is basically big budget Power Rangers with decent writing and bad ass effects. I do see this every few years, and it's still one of my… ## [Movies: Bucuresti NonStop (2015)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/bucuresti-nonstop/) _2026-08-16 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ A night in the life of a 24-hour ‘Non-Stop’ store located in a neighborhood of apartment buildings. Four people lead different stories connected by a key character, Achim, the owner of the Non-Stop. Good Romanian movie, and although it's listed as a comedy, it's not that much funny, but it will makes you think about life decisions and how people dig their own metaphorical graves. It's a… ## [Movies: Furia // The Rage (2002)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/furia-the-rage/) _2026-08-16 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ In a city full of "manele", drugs and illegal car races you don't survive unless you know how to pay. Sometimes with other's lives. Young people today are trying to adapt to a world without consciousness, a world of money, unscrupulous businesses. A film-adrenaline with accents of black humor, irony at the society which is run by large rubble and where life is just a currency. One of the good… ## [Playing Games on a Sony PlayStation Vita in 2026](https://andrei.xyz/post/playing-on-sony-playstation-vita-in-2026/) _2026-08-16 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ It's been exactly three years since I published my article about the Sony PS Vita so what better thing to do is than pick it out from the drawer where it's been sitting for a while, play some games on it, see how relevant and usable it's still in 2026. Half-joking, I did pick up this like a few weeks ago and played with it a few hours. I didn't test the PS3 Remote Play functionality of it mostly… ## [Assassin's Creed Odyssey \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/assassins-creed-odyssey-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-08-15 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> youtube • video ID: U7-Fkw6hndk click image to load player Well, well, well. After the great \[AC Origins\], we move to ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War and we help the Athenians and/or the Spartans in gaining power over the various areas. Probably inspired by the vast vineyards of ancient Greece, the tone is a bit lighter and the world feels a bit more colourful… ## [Quickie: twenty one pilots - chlorine](https://andrei.xyz/quickies/twenty-one-pilots-chlorine/) _2026-08-15 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ youtube • video ID: eJnQBXmZ7Ek click image to load player I’m so sorry I forgot you Let me get you up to speed I’ve been tested like the ends of A weathered flag that’s by the sea This article was originally published at: https://andrei.xyz/quickies/twenty-one-pilots-chlorine/ ## [Movies: Minions & Monsters (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/minions-monsters/) _2026-08-14 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters. It’s zany, it’s funny, FILLED with cameos and references, making this a great watch for kids from age 3 to 103. The story is not something in particular, after all it’s a light kids’… ## [Movies: Ursul // The Bear (2011)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/ursul-the-bear/) _2026-08-13 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ At the Bucharest Circus, the new young manager is trying to solve the major financial issues of the company by selling its only bear (old and about to die soon) to German hunters. But the artists do not want to sacrifice their favorite animal so the manager decides to steal the bear and run to the mountains to meet the Germans. A crazy road movie starts following the bear. Me: Mom, can we have a… ## [Assassin's Creed Origins \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/assassins-creed-origins-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-08-12 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> 2017 came and after getting enough play time in AC Syndicate , I bought the new AC title, Origins. While not a reboot, it does move the time frame of the game way in the past, during Ancient Egypt, exploring the secrets hidden in the dunes, as well as the connections with the past civilizations. There are significant differences in gameplay compared to Syndicate, but I… ## [Movies: Jackass: Best and Last (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/jackass-best-and-last/) _2026-08-10 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Follows the Jackass crew as they perform their final series of dangerous stunts and pranks, marking the end of the franchise. Last? Probably. Best? Not even close. With a mix of old footage, some previously unaired, and a few new skits and some rehashes, it shows how much the guys and us have aged. While pulling some laughs here and there, the classic gags are still the best, pretty much the best… ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/csPXgKM0Er2i) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Movies: The Invite (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/the-invite/) _2026-08-10 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. The story is based on a play that’s been turned into movie several times in different countries, but this got the great performances of Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz, while Olivia Wilde plays perfectly the over-stressed woman, and… ## [Assassin's Creed Syndicate \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/assassins-creed-syndicate-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-08-09 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> So yeah, AC: Mirage was pretty bad. So disappointing, in fact, that I decided to turn back to the older AC titles that I really played a lot, and I started with the first AC title I ever played, Syndicate. youtube • video ID: oi4MyjD71dY click image to load player Set in the Victorian era London, this was my first delve into the AC universe. I received this in a special… ## [Movies: Out of Time (2003)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/out-of-time/) _2026-08-06 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ A Florida police chief must solve a vicious double homicide before he himself falls under suspicion. Good crime mystery movie starring Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes and Sanaa Lathan. Was a treat to see John Billingsley (Dr. Phlox in Star Trek Enterprise) and also Dean Cain (90s TV Superman). All in all, it’s a good evening watch. Three popcorns. To see all 12 photos, visit the article page.… ## [Assassin's Creed Mirage \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/assassins-creed-mirage-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-08-06 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> Whoever directed this game had a lot of sand in his underpants, otherwise I don’t understand the amount of clunk in this game. I knew that the story from AC: Valhalla was okay, it was interesting enough to keep you pushing on. This is not the case. We go back in time from Valhalla and discover the story of Basim. His life challenges, the long and arduous path of… ## [Movies: Crime 101 (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/crime-101/) _2026-08-05 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ A meticulous jewel thief risks his flawless record against an equally obsessive detective and a volatile rival, while an underestimated insurance broker turns accomplice after decades of professional disrespect Good crime thriller directed by Bart Layton (American Animals) starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Halle Berry, but what really impressed me was the short but intense performance of… ## [Movies: Insomnia (2002)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/insomnia/) _2026-08-04 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ A Los Angeles detective chases a murder suspect in a remote Alaskan town. A sleep-deprived Al Pacino yelling his way left and right, Robin Williams with a decent performance, Hilary Swank as the young blood, they all add up to a decent thriller under the direction of Christopher Nolan. I wouln’t call this disappointing, but I have to say I expected more. Three popcorns. To see all 12 photos,… ## [The Real Purpose](https://andrei.xyz/post/the-real-purpose/) _2026-08-04 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Chris Shaw is hosting this month’s IndieWeb carnival , and the theme is “Purpose” . Thanks, Chris, for hosting and for picking a strong theme! I keep seeing people ranting over the internet about this and that and how everything’s turned sour: games, music, politicians, etc. And while it’s absolutely true, I feel that people somewhat miss the point of the existence of certain… ## [Forza Motorsport 6 \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/forza-motorsport-6-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-08-03 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> Forza Motorsport 6 features more than 450 cars, 27 tracks, new gameplay elements, such as rain and night racing, and introduces a story mode called “Stories of Motorsport”. youtube • video ID: 3wkTm8A6Zdc click image to load player After getting familiar with Forza Horizon, playing the first three games, I found Forza Motorsport 6 on sale before its delisting in… ## [Record: Zob - Greatest (H)Tits](https://andrei.xyz/records/zob-greatest-h-tits/) _2026-08-01 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ 2026 2xLP To see all 4 photos, visit the article page. This article was originally published at: https://andrei.xyz/records/zob-greatest-h-tits/ ## [Record: Luna Amară - Loc Lipsă](https://andrei.xyz/records/luna-amara-loc-lipsa/) _2026-07-31 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ 2006 (2026 Re-issue) 2xLP, Re-issue, Gold To see all 8 photos, visit the article page. This article was originally published at: https://andrei.xyz/records/luna-amara-loc-lipsa/ ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lJ6s5EUtCUZ7) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Record: Luna Amară - Loc Lipsă (Test Pressing)](https://andrei.xyz/records/luna-amara-loc-lipsa-test-pressing/) _2026-07-30 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ 2006 (2026 Re-issue) 2xLP, White Label, Test Pressing To see all 2 photos, visit the article page. This article was originally published at: https://andrei.xyz/records/luna-amara-loc-lipsa-test-pressing/ ## [Forza Horizon 4 \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/forza-horizon-4-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-07-30 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> Experience a shared world with dynamic seasons. Explore beautiful scenery, collect over 450 cars and become a Horizon Superstar in historic Britain. With highlight the super-car “McLaren Senna”, in honor of Ayrton Senna. youtube • video ID: 7JCLwk66-kc click image to load player The year is 2018 and there’s another Forza Horizon release! This time, the… ## [Movies: Ludwig (2024-)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/ludwig/) _2026-07-29 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ While seeking to unravel the mystery of his twin brother’s disappearance, reclusive puzzle-designer John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor takes on his twin brother James’s identity as DCI on Cambridge’s major crimes squad. David Mitchell being himself in a nice whodunnit mini-series. Properly British, very funny and very entertaining. Although the first series has only 6 episodes,… ## [Movies: Supergirl (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/supergirl/) _2026-07-28 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home. This feels less than a superhero movie and more like a mashup of Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy, and I’m okay with that. It’s a simple sci-fi flick, looks good, and that’s about it. The cgi is nice,… ## [Movies: Masters of the Universe (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/masters-of-the-universe-2026/) _2026-07-27 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Prince Adam discovers that the strange memories shaping his life are real when the lost Sword of Power resurfaces, forcing him to return to Eternia and challenge the tyrant who shattered his family and kingdom. Funny, quirky, colourful, with good special effects. Don’t look for deep meanings in the story, after all it’s a movie based on a kids’ cartoon, based on a kids’… ## [Forza Horizon 3 \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/forza-horizon-3-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-07-27 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> Although I publish this review now, I played this game more than 10 years ago, and I’m now just re-playing parts of it for fun, for nostalgia and to be able to take screenshots and videos, which were taken during play sessions over the last few days. Forza Horizon 3 is an open world racing game with 350 different cars, set in a fictional representation of Australia, and… ## [Movies: Backdraft (1991)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/backdraft/) _2026-07-27 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes. Great cast all aound, Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh in a movie directed by Ron Howard (Apollo… ## [Movies: Disclosure Day (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/disclosure-day/) _2026-07-26 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Very slowly unfolding, containing a lot of fluff and b-side plots and characters, the movie actually starts 15 minutes before the end. The setup is long and the payout is not really worth it. Good idea, good acting, good effects, but the writing is so bad.Shame cause Emily Blunt does a good… ## [Movies: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/) _2026-07-24 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Astonishing visuals, good music, some slow pacing, but in the end it’s a Star Wars title and it’s done pretty well. Four popcorns, this was pretty fun to watch. To see all 12 photos, visit the article page. This article was originally published at:… ## [The Comic-Con of You](https://andrei.xyz/post/the-comic-con-of-you/) _2026-07-24 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Joe Crawford is hosting this month’s IndieWeb carnival , and the theme is “Masks, Identities & Cosplay” . Thanks, Joe, for hosting and for picking a strong theme! The concepts of cosplay, masks and secret identities are not new, nor connected to one particular setting. However, I’m not here to talk about the masks outside , but the ones we display inside . The way we act, behave, and… ## [Movies: Sharper (2023)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/sharper/) _2026-07-23 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Motivations are suspect and expectations are turned to chaos as a con artist takes on Manhattan billionaires. Although I swore I’m not gonna look at A24 shit, I gave this movie a chance, because of its great cast, including Sebastian Stan, Julianne Moore, John Litgow, Justice Smith and Briana Middleton. While it’s not slowly burning, it sure takes its time to develop its stories. The… ## [Forza Horizon 2 \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/forza-horizon-2-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-07-23 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> Although I publish this review now, I played this game more than 10 years ago, and I’m now just re-playing parts of it for fun, for nostalgia and to be able to take screenshots and videos, which were taken during play sessions over the last few days. Open world racing game in which the player participates in the Horizon Festival, a fictional racing competition set… ## [Movies: I am Sam (2001)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/i-am-sam/) _2026-07-22 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family. Bit melodramatic, but it works so well. Sean Penn acts masterfully, and Michelle Pfeiffer does grow on you. Good perfomances from Dakota Fanning and Dianne Wiest as well. To see all 9 photos, visit the article page. This article was… ## [Movies: Quiz Show (1994)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/quiz-show/) _2026-07-22 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ A young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, investigates a potentially fixed game show. Charles Van Doren, a big time show winner, is under Goodwin’s investigation. Interesting little legal drama about showbusiness and the way it throws lives, facts and people into a meatgrinder for the sake of money. Five popcorns. To see all 12 photos, visit the article page. This article was originally published at:… ## [Concert: Thievery Corporation @ Arenele Romane](https://andrei.xyz/concerts/thievery-corporation-arenele-romane-2026-07-20/) _2026-07-20 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ youtube • video ID: VrPvhvuK0H4 click image to load player This article was originally published at: https://andrei.xyz/concerts/thievery-corporation-arenele-romane-2026-07-20/ ## [Forza Horizon \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/forza-horizon-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-07-20 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> Although I publish this review now, I played this game more than 10 years ago, and I’m now just re-playing parts of it for fun, for nostalgia and to be able to take screenshots and videos, which were taken during play sessions over the last few days. Celebrate speed, music and style at the Forza Horizon Festival. From the makers of the highest-rated racing franchise of… ## [Movies: Țăndări (2025)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/tandari/) _2026-07-19 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Two villages that received only half their necessary annual budgets decide to wage it all on a soccer game between themselves. Whoever wins gets it all and fulfill their objectives. So everything becomes fair game in their quest to win. Knowing about the guy that wrote and directed the movie, I was expecting more from this movie. There are some funny moments here and there, but it felt rushed,… ## [Movies: Mercy (2026)](https://andrei.xyz/movies/mercy/) _2026-07-19 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ Set in the near future, a detective accused of murdering his wife has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an advanced AI judge. Welcome to the future. Set in a future where you’re considered guilty until proven innocent, under permanent monitoring in a surveillance-ruled society, it’s in a very-near future that is probably one law bill away from becoming reality. Chris Pratt is good… ## [Diablo III \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/diablo-iii-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-07-17 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> Twenty years have passed since the Prime Evils were defeated and banished from the world of Sanctuary. Now, you must return to where it all began – the town of Tristram – and investigate rumors of a fallen star, for this is the first sign of evil’s rebirth, and an omen that the End Times have begun. Let me start with a short story. Back in 2013, when I was still living in the… ## [Mortal Kombat 1 (2023) \> a half-assed review](https://andrei.xyz/post/mortal-kombat-1-a-half-assed-review/) _2026-07-16 · andrei · andrei.xyz_ a half-assed review'\> Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities! In case you didn’t know, at the end of the story mode in MK11, some things happen which lead up to the reboot of the universe. We get a lot of retcons and changes, and the style…