Some of you may remember David Ehrenstein from Salon/World Crossing. He was a member of one of my other groups, so I heard that he had passed away earlier this week - [link] Admittedly, he was not one of my favorite people, but part of me mourns the loss of one of the old school Salon folks.
Wesley: Perhaps the whole point of this experiment is hair. Gunn: I vote he's not in charge.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
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Vortex - Mar 13, 2025 5:22:50 pm PDT #3464 of 3495
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 13, 2025 5:55:38 pm PDT #3465 of 3495
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I'd heard the news, and seen it pointed out that no newspapers or other credible news sources had picked up the story as of late this afternoon. Which gives me the mental image of a ouija board angrily venting outrage in all caps at newspaper columnists.
Vortex - Mar 13, 2025 6:16:38 pm PDT #3466 of 3495
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Not to be shady, but is his death news to a credible news organization? Would it be reported?
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 14, 2025 9:44:07 am PDT #3467 of 3495
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Maybe not. I understand his partner passed away a couple of years ago, so there might not be anyone with a clear responsibility to contact any of the places that featured his work in the past.
erikaj - Mar 21, 2025 11:57:26 am PDT #3468 of 3495
Always Anti-fascist!
Sorry for just jumping in, but I wrote some thoughts about "Sorry, Wrong Number" [link]
megan walker - Mar 21, 2025 12:23:59 pm PDT #3469 of 3495
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Sorry for just jumping in, but I wrote some thoughts about "Sorry, Wrong Number"
You are always welcome, erikaj!
I love SWN. One of the few noirs that played on TV as a kid. Reading your perspective on it makes me realize it would make a good double feature with KIMI.
erikaj - Mar 21, 2025 2:00:12 pm PDT #3470 of 3495
Always Anti-fascist!
I'm glad they have done a lot of restorations--makes classics easier to enjoy.
Calli - Apr 12, 2025 6:47:30 am PDT #3471 of 3495
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I watched 12 Angry Men last night, after somehow not doing so for my previous 57 years. I can see why it’s so highly esteemed. Plus, unexpected Jack Klugman was unexpected! I knew he hadn’t come into the world a slightly cranky old man from birth, but this movie was my first visual proof of that.
P.M. Marc - Apr 18, 2025 2:28:06 pm PDT #3472 of 3495
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Sinners. Yep. It's good.
msbelle - Apr 28, 2025 11:06:11 am PDT #3473 of 3495
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I need to get to a theater for it.
I’m not sure if I posted in Natter or just at Bluesky, but would anyone be interested in doing a movie club? Select a movie to all watch in the course of a month and then get together to discuss?
I’m actively working on filling movie gaps as well as working on an ever expanding Oscar list. If I can maintain recent efforts, I should be managing 3-5 movies a week.