Mike

March Comes in Like a Lion Season 2 bullying arc destroyed me. Episode 32 where Hina stands up and says she will not regret being kind — I had to pause the show because I was crying too hard.

Chainsaw Man Season 2 adapting the Reze arc is everything. Chapter 52's rooftop scene is the most emotionally devastating moment in the manga. If MAPPA does it justice, this wins anime of the year.

The Alamo Drafthouse Game of Thrones finale watch party was 200 people collectively losing their minds for 80 minutes. The energy when THAT episode ended was pure chaos.

Love Is Blind reunion episodes are the Super Bowl for people who pretend they do not watch reality TV. I clear my schedule. I make snacks. I live-text my group chat.

Netflix cancelling shows after 2 seasons has trained me to not start Netflix originals until they are confirmed for a full run. I will not invest in another show they abandon.

Dune Part Two is the perfect example of the hybrid approach. Those desert scenes were shot in Jordan and Abu Dhabi with real sand. The digital enhancement is invisible because the foundation is real.

The Before Trilogy at number 6 is criminally low. Those three films contain more truth about human relationships than every rom-com combined. Before Sunset's ending is perfection.

If you want horror, check out the late-night screenings at Alamo Drafthouse Richardson. They do Terror Tuesday and Weird Wednesday series with obscure picks.

AMC A-List pays for itself in two movies. I see 8-10 movies a month on it. Best subscription deal in entertainment right now.

Jackman said Logan was his last Wolverine THREE TIMES before Deadpool & Wolverine. The man cannot quit. He will be back.

The hallway fight is Winter Soldier elevator scene good. No shaky cam, no rapid cuts, just clean choreography. More of this please.

Fort Worth suburbs (Keller, Southlake, Colleyville) always get overlooked in these lists. The Tarrant County side is just as nice with less traffic.

Moved from San Diego to Frisco. My mortgage on a 3,500 sq ft house is less than my rent on a 1BR apartment in Pacific Beach. That is not an exaggeration.

Get your inspection done at a Kwik Kar or similar chain. Takes 15 minutes. Then go to the county tax office. Do NOT go to DPS for registration.

Moved from Seattle 2 years ago. The electricity deregulation thing caught me off guard. My first summer bill was $480 because I had a variable rate plan. Fixed rate is NON-NEGOTIABLE.

I have protested every year since buying my house in Frisco in 2019. Saved over $6,000 total. It takes 30 minutes of prep and a 15-minute hearing. ALWAYS protest.

For anyone moving out of a DFW apartment: send your forwarding address via CERTIFIED MAIL. Keep the receipt. This is what starts the 30-day clock.

Does this apply to pets? I see dogs in hot cars in the Costco parking lot constantly.

TWC investigator here (retired). The 180-day window is strict but if you have pay stubs showing the deduction, the case is usually straightforward. File it.

The door-to-door electricity salesperson warning is REAL. They came to my door in Frisco offering "free electricity." Read the fine print — the rate was 18 cents/kWh with a $9.95 monthly fee.

Whataburger at 2 AM after a night out in Deep Ellum is a spiritual experience. Honey butter chicken biscuit. Trust me.

Filed with DOL last year for unpaid overtime at a DFW warehouse. Investigation took 4 months. Got back pay for the entire team, not just me. $40K+ recovered.

The trick is the "unequal appraisal" argument. Find 5 similar homes in your neighborhood appraised lower than yours. The ARB almost always adjusts to the average.

Justice Court (small claims) in Dallas County is at the George Allen courthouse. No lawyer needed. Filing is $75. Average case takes 30-45 minutes.

TWC investigator here (retired). The 180-day window is strict but if you have pay stubs showing the deduction, the case is usually straightforward. File it.

Lockheed in Fort Worth is the most underrated employer in DFW tech. Below-market salary but the pension, healthcare, and clearance premium add up to insane total comp.