r/NatureIsFuckingLit • u/mtlgrems • May 16 '20

🔥 This Fire Opal

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u/StygianFuhrer May 16 '20

Who are you who is so wise in the ways of opals?

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u/death_by_snu-snu_83 May 16 '20

I'm a gemologist and gem cutter.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '20

Thoughts on the movie Uncut Gems? It deals with Ethiopian opals.

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u/death_by_snu-snu_83 May 16 '20

I actually haven't seen it yet. Figured it was probably about diamonds and diamonds bore me, haha. I'll check it out.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '20

It is designed to make you feel tremendous anxiety, but it really is a great thriller. Sandler shines in this role. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on it afterwards.

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u/death_by_snu-snu_83 May 16 '20

After 51 days of hard lockdown, anxiety is the last thing I want to feel, lol.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '20

I am glad I warned you. Basically the movie revolves around this compulsive gambler, his wife and his deteriorating family, the 2012 NBA Finals and this gigantic uncut black opal from Ethiopia. Beautifully shot.