sorryma813.bsky.social
Film-lover, reader, 'Mats/Westerberg/Stinson fanboy, perpetually covered in cat hair, undisciplined writer working to develop better habits, probably nowhere near as kind as my mom and wife claim but hopefully a decent human.
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Love to you, Scott. Your work has brought me a lot of joy in both high and low times. Sending good energy for this round to pass and you to receive some joy soon.
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OLIVER & COMPANY is written by James Mangold!?! Mind blown!
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I frequently come back to this Ebook cover for Ellroy's SUICIDE HILL and think "Man. This artist truly captured his voice."
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And maybe there are instances of this happening and I'm just not aware. All I know is I see A LOT sunbleached and taking up space everywhere I go.
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I have a sort of fascination with payphone housing, how they continue to dot landscapes and fade into the background long after the actual phones have been removed. Seems like they'd be ideal for visual artists to repurpose and transform into public installations.
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The same could be said about BAD COMPANY.
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Very true.
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Curious to see what Shane Black's take on the character.
Also, great piece! Looking forward to the next set of moans!
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Point Blank remains my favorite, but it feels like even that one softened the character a bit. If memory serves correctly, while Walker was at least partially motivated by his unpaid cut for a job, Parker in The Hunter was driven purely by bloodlust, didn't give a shit about the money.
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Fair enough, but can I still use unputdownable for my upcoming self-published chapbook with the custom made glue trap cover? Some folks have told me page turning will be a challenge, but I’m committed to my dream!
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I was approximately 10 minutes into the movie before I felt definitely sure the subtitles were a result of it being dubbed from a Japanese laserdisc, not a Lynch directorial flourish.
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I was really hoping it was some kind of elaborate prank he was pulling and saddened to see it confirmed as true.
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That's awesome! They're both such wonderful films that (to me) still feel underseen and undervalued. I always make a point of recommending them when they pop up on streaming services.
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I'm thankful you're safe, but also feel for you as you're processing this. I have a friend in the area whose current apartment is tiny, but he's also not had a major rent hike in decades. I'm hoping that will continue after the fires are finally extinguished.
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Right? Lol
I thought he was great in Nebraska, but I don’t know that I’d ever say he’s “known for” that.
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I feel like I first knew him as Mike Hammer, even though I don't think I've ever watched his Mike Hammer series or any of the TV movies.
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"As Journey's popularity grew, Steve Perry suddenly found himself the de facto leader of the group. Founding member Mail Robot felt shunned."
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"Just when things seemed to be coming together for the Bay City Rollers, the mail robot threatened to tear them apart."
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I know we're talking exclusively about narrative shows, but I'm sure everyone remembers how one seemed to pop up in EVERY episode of Behind the Music? E.g. "That's when the mail robot stepped in to bring some sunshine to the Black Crowes' darkest hour."
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Bonanza.
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Related question (responses welcome, but as we’re all busy people, not required): what’s the system for domestic releases of international films? That frequently complicates my system.
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I lean toward public release.
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I’m feel like I’ve even seen 82 occasionally dropped into the conversation too, just to make me angry (I mean, I can’t think of a different reason).
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Tarantino participated in at least one BLM march, once named Obama the best President of his lifetime, and suggested he was pulling for Harris to win. Given he's never been shy about his opinions, it's disappointing (to say the least) he chose not to challenge Rogan or Avary on their bullshit.
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Do you know any writers who also feel this way about positive reviews? I vaguely remember a certain writer I respect posting years ago that she'd prefer to not be tagged at all (which didn't make sense to me), but I see writers repost positive tags all the time.
Could be I just misread back then.
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Awesome timing, as it's the next novel on my 'to-read' list.
Also: breezed through SECRET IDENTITY during my Christmas break, and looking forward to digging into Alter Ego soon!
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I missed @emilystjams.bsky.social essay back in 2010, but having read it now, I want to check out that season.
I only remembered Til Death for the time Seacrest intro-ed it at the end of an American Idol episode "Coming up next (extended awkward pause) Brad Garrett's show."
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I'm happy this got re-posted. There was a period when it disappeared from the internet, and watching it has always made my heart happy.
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I wouldn't even know what to do with myself. His work has meant so much to me over the years, but I also know how much he's struggled, I'd worry about approaching him and how he'd take anything I'd have to say about it.
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The best! This morning, I mentioned in a different thread that I hope his radio silence in recent years means he's peacefully enjoying life out of the spotlight, not suffering in isolation.
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Having personally felt many difficult emotions he's articulated through his lyrics, I sometimes feel protective of him on a level beyond most artists I'm a fan of. I hope his recent radio silence means he's at peace enjoying life outside of the spotlight, not lost in self-destructive isolation.
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A then teenaged Sy Sperling hypothesized there had to be something better.
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Mixed on the movie overall (I'm not sure that a world where His Girl Friday exists truly needs another Front Page remake), but it does contain one of my favorite Christopher Reeve performances.
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Also: More American Graffiti, with four different New Year’s Eves.
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He's one Stephen King's pseudonyms. Right?
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Thank you for linking this, one of the few Fuller films I have yet to see!