It, in my mind, does the appropriate amoutn of tongue in cheek poking at social justice types in the tech world. And, in a way which isn't mean. Which makes it hilarious.
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Oh boy. Shiny Happy People on Amazon Prime. It starts out about the Duggars but then moves on to the whole religious movement I’m just learning about . ( read another book on it last year) It’s a fundamentalist group, cult like. Part of the Quiverfull movement where women are submissive and must have as many children as possible. Women and children are often abused. It’s also part of the evangelical homeschool movement. Bill Gothard, the head, was forced to step down after multiple allegations of sexual abuse with minors.I’ll try to stay away from the politics, but not all that surprised that Madison Cawthorne was an acolyte and part of the Joshua generation. Watch it. Only 4 disturbing episodes.
Donald Cline, the Zionsville fertility doctor, had ties to the quiverfull movement. The issue was he was using other couples' quivers without their knowledge.
Man between him, Jared, and now the Natalia Grace people. Indiana is keeping the documentary folks busy with our crazies.
First epidsode is really f*cking disturbing and a continued indictment of social media. But like turned up to 11.
No offense to any Greeks here.
Yeah Bama is a whole different animal. Lots of places in south, but Bama is worst,, hence the documentary. It’s pretty boring actually.
I'm sad.
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‘Perry Mason’ Canceled By HBO After 2 Seasons
EXCLUSIVE: Perry Mason has tried his last case — at least for now. HBO has opted not to renew the prequel to the classic series, starring Matthew Rhys and executive produced by Team Downey…
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I may have posted this in this thread before, or maybe it was another thread, but it's never a bad time to revist the greatest Tales From The Crypt episode ever produced: "Yellow" with Kirk Douglas, Eric Douglas, and Dan Akroyd.
Listened to a lot of talk on NPR today about the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park. When I was a kid, we didn't go to theaters a lot. We'd rent a VCR (eventually bought one) and some old movies, and have movie night at home. But once in a while, we had a treat. This was the first one I remember. Going to the theater for this movie was a big deal. I was already of the understanding that you should read the book first, so when Dad told us we'd be seeing the movie the next day, I got out his paperback copy and spent all night reading the book until I fell asleep. The next day, I picked it back up, and finished it right before we left.
It was phenomenal. The cinematography, the music, everything. As I got older, I began to appreciate just how much the movie technically, well, sucks. But it's still one of my favorite films. If I'm flipping around, and it comes on, I'll stop and watch it.
(Full disclosure: when I was in first grade and filled out one of those "when I grow up" things, I wrote that I wanted to be a paleontologist; my teacher had to ask my parents what that meant.)
It was phenomenal. The cinematography, the music, everything. As I got older, I began to appreciate just how much the movie technically, well, sucks. But it's still one of my favorite films. If I'm flipping around, and it comes on, I'll stop and watch it.
(Full disclosure: when I was in first grade and filled out one of those "when I grow up" things, I wrote that I wanted to be a paleontologist; my teacher had to ask my parents what that meant.)
I went to see Jurassic Park at the theater which was just south of IGA on Walnut I believe (there's a Nobel Romans in a strip mall along with a steakhouse, I think called The Gold Rush or something).
Anyway for me it reminded me of when I first saw Robo-Cop. I went into both movies thinking they were basically fluffy kids movies (I first saw robocop on VCR but I remember thinking it was possibly a G rated kids movie) only to quickly realize it's one of the most violent and gory movies I've ever seen up til then.
Jurassic was exactly the same. Went on a date thinking it was an ET kind of Spielberg movie and was totally caught off guard on how terrifying it really was....which makes sense in hindsight, dinosaurs weren't domesticated pets.
Like you everything was awesome from our senses point of view. Even the soundtrack with its heroic wonderment to terrifying tension just made the big theater experience so amazing.
That movie was definitely made for the theater. Still remember the surround sound just giving me chills when the footsteps were approaching. I could have sworn the T Rex was about to rip open the ceiling.
First movie I remember vividly seeing in a Theater was probably Rocky IV. in a dank little theater in Monticello IN. We were visiting Indiana Beach.
I just remember that everyone stood up and started cheering and going apeshit during the final fight scene. Nearly the whole room was chanting “Rocky Rocky Rocky”.
At nine I remember still thinking that was pretty effed up
I just remember that everyone stood up and started cheering and going apeshit during the final fight scene. Nearly the whole room was chanting “Rocky Rocky Rocky”.
At nine I remember still thinking that was pretty effed up
I just started watching The Last Kingdom after getting into the the British History Podcast. The podcast is a deep, deep dive into British history, as I am only up to episode 231 of 420 (and counting) and am in the middle of Alfred the Great's reign. What impressed my about The Last Kingdom is how historically accurate it seems. I know the main character is made up, but that's a perfectly sensible plot tool for a show like this.
The podcast host has repeatedly panned Vikings as being terrible, especially due to its lack of any historical accuracy. I tried watching it a couple of years ago and did not care for it. Even with my limited knowledge at the time, much of it seemed to be highly fabricated.
I also love The Rest is History podcast. My sister teaches history (junior high) and I bought her a membership for Christmas. She liked it so much that last week she went to their live show at the Gramercy Theatre (NY). She said Tom Holland talked way too long about the fall of the Persian and Greek empires and the creation of Islam. They also talked about the "what ifs" of assassinations, including Lincoln and Frank Ferdinand (concluding that WWI would have still happened without that one). She said it was definitely a different kind of show.
Have you listened to the WWII podcast of Tom Holland's brother, "We Have Ways of Making You Talk"? It's also quite good.
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Awesome stuff. I'd love to go see the Rest is History live.
No, I haven't listened to Holland's brother. Might have to.
Hey @mcmurtry66 have you seen the last Grand Tour? It isn't great but is good. The visit to Luft Stalag 3, the Great Escape, was interesting.
Not that you will care, but Crosley Field in Cincinnati was named for the inventor of James' "car".
I believe that is the end of the Clarkson, Hammond, and May era.
Not that you will care, but Crosley Field in Cincinnati was named for the inventor of James' "car".
I believe that is the end of the Clarkson, Hammond, and May era.
Man that’s good timing. I have to work for a while and was literally flipping channels trying to find something to put on on the background. Going to put it on now.
As for the end that sucks. There are shows that kind of link to generations that are markers that I’ll miss. I can’t believe how much work I’ve done with those three on in the background. It’s a vibe. Same for silly shows like pawn stars and American pickers. Background comfort tv
In no particular order:
Hoarders
Antiques Roadshow
Rick Steves' anything
American Ninja
Baseball
Finished it last night . Thoroughly enjoyed it per usual. I hope it isn’t the end
I will say what those people on American Ninja can do is just incredible. They are phenomenal athletes.
I don't know who would pick them up at this point. Though I saw yesterday someone at Spotify called Meghan and Harry called them "grifters", so maybe what Jeremy said will become less damning.
And all three have mentioned their ages, they are getting up there to be crashing cars. Clarkson is my age, 7 years younger than Nigel Mansell
.Well let’s hope Jeremy carries on with the farm. As for those three how amazing to see the world the way that they have.I don't know who would pick them up at this point. Though I saw yesterday someone at Spotify called Meghan and Harry called them "grifters", so maybe what Jeremy said will become less damning.
And all three have mentioned their ages, they are getting up there to be crashing cars. Clarkson is my age, 7 years younger than Nigel Mansell
Or: Love Island
Bachelor
Real Housewives
Love is Blind
Temptation Island
Summer House
I get McMurty
New reality show where cougars fight over the remains of Mcm?
I’m ready for southern charm. And I’m about done with summer house. The last one with Craig’s gf bored me
Someone needs to bring back the TV variety show.
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My favorite part of that clip might by the cameos by Paul Lynde and Red Foxx. Hollywood Squares anyone?
Season 2 of The Bear dropped today. For my money it is not quite Ted Lasso good, but it still is very good
The penultimate episode of season 1 of the bear was it's Stairway to Heaven.
One continuous shot for 20 some minutes (or it seemed like one continuous shot).
The Carmen and Richie dynamic is outstanding and relatable as we all have that family member or friend that can drive you f#$king crazy and clash with everything you believe in but you love them.
A perfect dynamic for that show that allows both characters to have a nice emotional growth arc.
Anyway, yeah season one of the Bear is great AND it's a quick watch. Hopefully season two keeps it going.
Not good!!! Trying to work some connections without much luck. $1,500 per to sit in obstructed view (at the top of the stadium BEHIND the stage)
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Lol! I’ll talk her into a good Labor Day trip instead. I wouldn’t pay that to bang Taylor swift much less hear her sing
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