February 2012
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Hugo (2011)
In 1930s Paris, everyone, except Christopher Lee, has a British accent.
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Tumblr Staff: A New Policy Against Self-Harm Blogs →
staff:
One of the great things about Tumblr is that people use it for just about every conceivable kind of expression. People being people, though, that means that Tumblr sometimes gets used for things that are just wrong. We are deeply committed to supporting and defending our users’ freedom of speech,…
I like to imagine that this all stems from the e-mail that I sent to tumblr…
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I need more tumblrs to live vicariously through follow.
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Advice? I don’t have advice. Stop aspiring and start writing. If you’re writing,...
– Alan Watts (via neil-gaiman)
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Interview with Trevor Dunn →
mameeshkamowskwoz:
Fascinating interview. Dunn’s passion and knowledge for music makes me sick. Namedropping obscure Australian deathgrind bands like a pro.
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Captain America's new outfit? Why?
Seeing Captain America’s upcoming costume for The Avengers (2012) was a case of loathe at first sight. Here, I (try to) explain why.
Helmet
Captain America’s new helmet is the main offender, and the primary eye-sore. Problems arise in the mould of the helmet and the lack of jawline. The headpiece we saw in The First Avenger is somewhat reminiscent of an M1 helmet. With its...
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Flipping through 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (for the 101st time), and I’m reminded of the many films that I want to see before my brother dies*. Mainly must-sees, but a bit of should-sees as well.
A Trip to the Moon (1902)
The Birth of a Nation (1915)
Sherlock, Jr. (1924)
The Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Frankenstein (1931)
Freaks (1932)
Rashomon (1950)
The African Queen...