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Striking Distance (1993)

I had never heard of this movie but it popped up on Netflix and looked like a fun 90s boat cop show with Bruce Willis so thought I'd give it a go. Striking Distance (i'm still not really sure what that's the title of the movie besides the point that it sounds cool) was written and directed by Rowdy Herrington, Pittsburgh native. To me this one falls into the category of was probably pretty middle of the road when it came out, but really awesome in 2026.

It's some what formulaic of a story but has enough interesting elements (the nautical elements, the family ties and Pittsburgh Rivers as it's primary setting. It follows Detective Tom Hardy(Bruce Willis) who is a homicide detective in Pittsburgh (i'm not sure I can remember any movie made in Pittsburgh so the setting felt somewhat unique). Hardy's extended family are all in the force but due to some conflict (no spoilers) he transfers to the River Marine unit. Bruce Willis plays pretty much classic Bruce Willis which is always fun, a bit of a rogue who does what he wants but will step up when he's required. Defined by his family mantra "loyalty before all else except honor" he stuggles with doing what's right while being surrounded by a family of cops.

There are a few fun action scenes, a bit over the top and a bit silly at times but well shot. (I always love the practical effects over CGI) Sarah Jessica Parker makes an appearance as his new rookie partner and does a serviceable job as long as some good performances by Dennis Farina, Robert Pasterlli, and Tom Sizemore as well as an appearance by young Andre Braugher (Captain Holt of Brooklyn 99).

If you're looking for a fun 90s murder mystery action flick and enjoy classic Bruce Willis I would definitely recommend this one. It's rated R but felt pretty tame over all. Some people get shot and there is a fairly tame sex scene and some swearing. This movie has a 20% tomatoes Rating which I think is far too low. Would love to hear other people's thoughts and if you have any recommendations of similar hidden gems!

u/Last_Construction455 — 3 days ago

▲ 18 r/Entrepreneur

Summer Beach town Business - Would Love Suggestions, ideas, What is something fun you have done??

I searched for similar posts but couldn't find anything.

Turns out I am going to have the summer off this year and thought it would be fun to start a small business.

-It's on the west coast of Canada, isolated and fairly small (30,000-40,000 people) mostly retirees, some families. But summer has a big influx in tourists.

-We have lots of nature - hikes, beaches, forests

-Budget-100-10,000

-Looking to do something seasonal as I should be getting back to my job in the fall or next year, but if this works out might be fun to do it every summer.

-I kinda want something just fun and positive and novel

some ideas i had were:

-walking food tour - connect with local restaraunts and stop at 5-7 places for samples and talk a bit about the town, Add a script with some really bad jokes - focus on shoulder times for business (10-11) (3-4pm)

-Ice cream bike cart. Wanted to buy an E bike anyway so could grab one and get a cooler trailer or something I could add to the front and some good music and cruise the area.

-rent out paddle boards, floating party islands. The paddle board craze seems a bit played out but I can get them for like 250 bucks used on facebook marketplace and probably rent them for 20-40 bucks an hour. Maybe buy like 4 and a big floating party island for the beach?

-Floating golf island. Sink a hole in one and win 1,000 bucks? Charge 10 bucks a ball? Bit more of a logistic challenge with getting approval for this one is my concern. I feel like the city would make it challenging to get a permit. There's also not one major beach that brings tons of people.

Local guide - I know the restaruants and hikes quite well could offer to guide people even drive them around. Not sure how to to market this, maybe facebook market place?

Something else? IS there a new novelty or trend that;s blowing up on that I could capitalize on for the summer? Thanks!

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u/Last_Construction455 — 18 days ago

▲ 3 r/golfsimulatorbusiness

Love that this community exists. Would love insight from people doing this successfully.

-My market - West Coast of Canada small isolated retirement town with 30,000 people and large influx of people in the summer. Lots of golfers.

**-The plan-**build a 2 bay, automated facility in a 1200 square foot mall spot.

-Sell up to 40 memberships for 225/month and charge drop in fees of 70/hr on peak times and 55/hr on non peak times.

-have a vending machine and tap to pay coffee bar maybe a fridge with cold drinks.

-I would also try to do tournaments and possibly a league.

-Partner with local golf coaches and a nearby highschool which has a golf team.

Costs - about 100k to get all set up.

-around 3000 a month rent

-not sure maintenance costs yet

-not sure costs of software - booking, coded locks, cameras etc

-will just be managed by me for now

-Cleaning staff daily

Funding- Presale before building

-would try to get 20-40 people to sign up for a year long membership with a down payment of my 500 bucks. Annual fee due on grand opening of 2100. This would include 2 months of free play to help iron out the system kinks.

Some questions - is 24 hr access worth it? There is a gym opening in the same mall that will have 24 hour access so I think I would be able to have it.

Is this a totally crazy idea? the population is fairly small and we have 3 golf courses but there are no other indoor places.

Has anyone partnered with golf courses? I was thinking I could also build it in the facility of one of our local golf courses that has a very large clubhouse that could probably find the space.

is 1200 square feet big enough to set up to bays? there are limited options for space.

(all prices in Canadian dollars!)

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u/Last_Construction455 — 20 days ago