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If you just watched Drive (2011) this is probably the best quick commentary on it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsI8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsI8...
Drive (2011) - The Quadrant System
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October 3, 2026 at 4:20 AM
If you just watched Drive (2011) this is probably the best quick commentary on it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsI8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsI8...
2011 Drive
From gemini:
"Nicolas Winding Refn and screenwriter Hossein Amini didn't set out to make an literal homage or a period piece—they built a modern fable that uses Michael Mann’s visual and atmospheric grammar as a structural blueprint rather than a set of props."
From gemini:
"Nicolas Winding Refn and screenwriter Hossein Amini didn't set out to make an literal homage or a period piece—they built a modern fable that uses Michael Mann’s visual and atmospheric grammar as a structural blueprint rather than a set of props."
October 3, 2026 at 12:56 AM
2011 Drive
From gemini:
"Nicolas Winding Refn and screenwriter Hossein Amini didn't set out to make an literal homage or a period piece—they built a modern fable that uses Michael Mann’s visual and atmospheric grammar as a structural blueprint rather than a set of props."
From gemini:
"Nicolas Winding Refn and screenwriter Hossein Amini didn't set out to make an literal homage or a period piece—they built a modern fable that uses Michael Mann’s visual and atmospheric grammar as a structural blueprint rather than a set of props."
This is the movie Kubrick used to figure out how to shoot private pyle dying in full metal jacket. Would like to see it if I can get my wife interested.
September 30, 2026 at 10:52 PM
This is the movie Kubrick used to figure out how to shoot private pyle dying in full metal jacket. Would like to see it if I can get my wife interested.
Going with a Jeff Bridges movie tonight.
September 29, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Going with a Jeff Bridges movie tonight.
When I want to hear about new music I'll usually do something with AI like "Tell me about a band that sounds like ____" (some really old band I like, ie Jackson Browne)
And usually I get 5 or 6 great suggestions I never heard of and just jam on them.
And usually I get 5 or 6 great suggestions I never heard of and just jam on them.
September 27, 2026 at 9:40 PM
When I want to hear about new music I'll usually do something with AI like "Tell me about a band that sounds like ____" (some really old band I like, ie Jackson Browne)
And usually I get 5 or 6 great suggestions I never heard of and just jam on them.
And usually I get 5 or 6 great suggestions I never heard of and just jam on them.
This movie can definitely induce the "I don't get why critics like this" reaction. 95% critic RT.
Aside from being French, short answer is they did a horror movie about spiders without CGI, lots of real spiders. Points for originality.
I wasn't enterained though. (english title - Infested)
Aside from being French, short answer is they did a horror movie about spiders without CGI, lots of real spiders. Points for originality.
I wasn't enterained though. (english title - Infested)
September 27, 2026 at 4:49 AM
This movie can definitely induce the "I don't get why critics like this" reaction. 95% critic RT.
Aside from being French, short answer is they did a horror movie about spiders without CGI, lots of real spiders. Points for originality.
I wasn't enterained though. (english title - Infested)
Aside from being French, short answer is they did a horror movie about spiders without CGI, lots of real spiders. Points for originality.
I wasn't enterained though. (english title - Infested)
A lot of 1980s horror movies have meh RT critic scores. And this is often viewed as an off brand Gremlins. But some horror afficianados really respect it. Maybe I'll get around to it.
September 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A lot of 1980s horror movies have meh RT critic scores. And this is often viewed as an off brand Gremlins. But some horror afficianados really respect it. Maybe I'll get around to it.
Judging by everything people say about Sanderson I will stop with this one. Supposedly his best. But he's worth a one book read.
September 25, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Judging by everything people say about Sanderson I will stop with this one. Supposedly his best. But he's worth a one book read.
It occured to me that Stephen King really had a lot of interest in incel issues. The boomer, proto version. Jocks vs nerds, male entitlement etc all themes.
September 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM
It occured to me that Stephen King really had a lot of interest in incel issues. The boomer, proto version. Jocks vs nerds, male entitlement etc all themes.
Feeling like I've had enough of literary horror. It just feels kind of predictable
September 22, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Feeling like I've had enough of literary horror. It just feels kind of predictable
Listening to Rosetta Stoned, Tool. Some memories with this band. First serious girlfrind was a major fan. music.youtube.com/watch?v=U16W...
Rosetta Stoned
YouTube video by TOOL - Topic
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September 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Listening to Rosetta Stoned, Tool. Some memories with this band. First serious girlfrind was a major fan. music.youtube.com/watch?v=U16W...
pretty much blocking everything political in my feed. It never ends though. Oh well.
September 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM
pretty much blocking everything political in my feed. It never ends though. Oh well.
He might be on to something? Idk. I saw this one in the theaters. It felt solid but like a lot of horror movies - ending felt underwhelming.
I thought it was good, but horror has kind of ran out of ideas. So indeed just not that original I guess. Liked the casting of the woman though.
I thought it was good, but horror has kind of ran out of ideas. So indeed just not that original I guess. Liked the casting of the woman though.
September 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
He might be on to something? Idk. I saw this one in the theaters. It felt solid but like a lot of horror movies - ending felt underwhelming.
I thought it was good, but horror has kind of ran out of ideas. So indeed just not that original I guess. Liked the casting of the woman though.
I thought it was good, but horror has kind of ran out of ideas. So indeed just not that original I guess. Liked the casting of the woman though.
having trouble getting into this one.
September 17, 2026 at 5:13 PM
having trouble getting into this one.
I never liked the song Linda rondstadt "You and I dance to teh beat of a different drummer." But someone was pointing out when you hear it on actually decent sound rather than say at starbucks.
You know, the harpsichord. Some effort there in the arrangement.
You know, the harpsichord. Some effort there in the arrangement.
September 17, 2026 at 12:06 AM
I never liked the song Linda rondstadt "You and I dance to teh beat of a different drummer." But someone was pointing out when you hear it on actually decent sound rather than say at starbucks.
You know, the harpsichord. Some effort there in the arrangement.
You know, the harpsichord. Some effort there in the arrangement.
TIL Tolstoy hated Shakespeare
September 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
TIL Tolstoy hated Shakespeare
Not really enjoying this. But perhaps literary horror just isn't for me.
September 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Not really enjoying this. But perhaps literary horror just isn't for me.
Ending is polarizing. I get it. But I'd say the ending is a 5 but rest of the film is a 10 so maybe this is an 8 film.
Going to finish this tonight. I personally love Carson era late night shows. So...odd. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Ni...
Late Night with the Devil - Wikipedia
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September 16, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Ending is polarizing. I get it. But I'd say the ending is a 5 but rest of the film is a 10 so maybe this is an 8 film.
MOving on to this book in the Culture series. Usually ranked as the best or one of the best. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Ni...
September 15, 2026 at 11:46 PM
MOving on to this book in the Culture series. Usually ranked as the best or one of the best. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Ni...
Going to finish this tonight. I personally love Carson era late night shows. So...odd. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Ni...
Late Night with the Devil - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Going to finish this tonight. I personally love Carson era late night shows. So...odd. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Ni...