Did Success Spoil Noah Baumbach?

Malcolm, like many characters in Noah Baumbach’s films, is a bit delusional and thinks highly of himself, but he’s not entirely off base. Think of Bono – many people wonder what makes him an authority. This pattern appears in other Baumbach creations: Walt Berkman, a teenager who justified plagiarism by claiming he could have written the song himself; Roger Greenberg, a man who turned down a promising record deal because he felt it wasn’t artistically worthy and then wallowed in the consequences; Josh Srebnick, a filmmaker stuck on a years-long, uninspired documentary; and Harold Meyerowitz, an elderly sculptor who blames his lack of recognition on the superficiality of the art world. They all share a tendency to rationalize their failures by pointing fingers elsewhere.

Fallout Recap: O Canada

A recurring storyline with Steph perfectly captures a central idea throughout the two seasons of Fallout: you can never really know what someone is truly like, no matter how well you think you do. This applies to everyone – from a beloved father to a devoted spouse, or even a mysterious wanderer. The show consistently demonstrates that no one sees themselves as the bad guy. Even characters who do awful things, like The Ghoul with his questionable snack choices, or Hank with his devastating actions at Shady Sands, believe they’re justified in their methods – whether it’s to find family or bring order to the wasteland. Similarly, Steph appears unstable and potentially dangerous to the people underground, but her desire for retribution against the U.S. feels understandable given the hardships she’s faced.

How to Kill War Striders: A Complete Guide

Recently, Automaton missions have been made much tougher by the introduction of the War Strider – a massive, two-legged mech. These machines have completely changed how we fight robots. Unlike other enemies, you can’t just run around or blast your way through a War Strider. It requires a careful and strategic approach, as they’re quick, deal heavy damage, and can withstand a lot of attacks if you don’t target their weak spots.