The Night Thread of Tom Yorke
On this day 20 years ago, Thom York, lead singer of Coldplay, was born. Here he is performing my favorite song of his: Have a good Day Thread everyone! Continue reading The Night Thread of Tom Yorke
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The Day Thread of Amy Grant’s Christmas Album (12/18/21)
Happy Holidays from 1980s CCM’s favored daughter! We used to study this song in my advanced music theory classes because the verse is in an irregular quintuple meter (with a 3+3+3+3+2 beat division pattern). I.e. it’s in five and the … Continue reading The Day Thread of Amy Grant’s Christmas Album (12/18/21)
Jussie Smollett Thread
Talk about it here. Be well. Continue reading Jussie Smollett Thread
Movie Review: The Power of the Dog (2021)
“He taught me to use my eyes to see.” The Power of the Dog is the eighth feature film from New Zealand writer/director Jane Campion, and her first since 2009’s Bright Star. An adaptation of Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel, she … Continue reading Movie Review: The Power of the Dog (2021)
The Night Thread Eats Bugs (9 November 21)
With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought it would be helpful if we incorporated ourselves into some unconventional, protein-rich dishes. Continue reading The Night Thread Eats Bugs (9 November 21)
Dune: Part 1 (2021) Review: Know then, a whole lot of table-setting
Finally! I think? After almost 60 years, we have a not-terrible adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune. With it comes all the baggage of the source being stripped for parts over the years by other more profitable franchises that don’t warrant … Continue reading Dune: Part 1 (2021) Review: Know then, a whole lot of table-setting
Spoil Sports – Dune
Dune hits streaming this afternoon and US theaters later this weekend. Use this space to discuss! Be mindful, if you haven’t read the book(s), there may be some stuff spoiled for you here that is not shown in the film. Continue reading Spoil Sports – Dune
Movie Review: Annette is as great a musical you could expect from Leos Carax
After a 9 year absence, Leos Carax has finally given us another film, the musical Annette, starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. The idea for the film found its genesis in a concept album idea by the band Sparks, who … Continue reading Movie Review: Annette is as great a musical you could expect from Leos Carax
The Night Thread Is Making Eyes Across The Room (7 July 2021)
It’s finally here! Today is the 45th anniversary of that dinner party at Mel’s house where Arliss made her to-die-for shrimp aspic. I am positively aching for a slice of the quivering gel. Mm Mm mm. No one does it … Continue reading The Night Thread Is Making Eyes Across The Room (7 July 2021)
The Night Thread yearns for the Red Planet
It is finally dry. Forlorn, I look at the empty seat in the buggy next to me as I crest a hill no man has tread and descend into a crater seven hundred million years old. No rivers in their … Continue reading The Night Thread yearns for the Red Planet
Night Thread of July 5: RIP Fredric Rzewski, 1938-2021
Last week, American composer Fredric Rzewski passed away at the age of 83. He leaves behind an astounding legacy not just as a composer of some of the most difficult piano music ever written, but as a very capable performer, … Continue reading Night Thread of July 5: RIP Fredric Rzewski, 1938-2021
Late to the Party: Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun
As befits the novice nature of this column, I don’t feel particularly well-read in the areas of Science Fiction or Fantasy. I have only household names checked off my list, most of which could be considered rites of passage for … Continue reading Late to the Party: Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun
RIP Jessica Walter (1941-2021)
According to Deadline Hollywood, Jessica Walter has passed away. She was 80. Please use this space to honor her memory. Continue reading RIP Jessica Walter (1941-2021)
Movie Review: Promising Young Woman (2020)
When we first meet Cassie Thomas (Carey Mulligan), she’s supposedly drunk in a club, getting taken home by a man she’s never met before. As you’ve probably seen in the trailers, she is not intoxicated and the man with ill … Continue reading Movie Review: Promising Young Woman (2020)
The Day Thread of Jessye Norman (6 Feb 2021)
I thought we could continue our celebration of Black History Month by listening to one of the greatest voices of all time. Jessye Norman (1945-2019) was a commanding presence in classical music around the world for several decades. She had … Continue reading The Day Thread of Jessye Norman (6 Feb 2021)
Wild Card Round NFL Live Thread!
Post here for all your NFL gripes, smarm, gee golly wows, and cindy pekorny what-have-yous. (Ok I either need less coffee or more… probably more) New wordpress is dumb stupid poopy butt. Here are my picks: Buffalo over Indanpolis (I … Continue reading Wild Card Round NFL Live Thread!
College Football Live Thread: January 1-2
Use this space to discuss the notable college football games this weekend! I am looking forward to seeing future Jacksonville Jaguar Trevor Lawrence duel with future New York Jet Justin Fields in tonight’s Clemson/Ohio State game. Here’s some of what’s … Continue reading College Football Live Thread: January 1-2
The First Day Thread of August Is An Angel (8/1)
Please enjoy this lovely song that I found courtesy of Leon Vynehall (pictured) and DJ-Kicks. Continue reading The First Day Thread of August Is An Angel (8/1)
The Night Thread Explores The Moon (May 9)
Today is my birthday! I came up with 30 different ideas for my birthday night thread, discarded them all, and finally settled on Tintin: Explorers on the Moon because 1) space is awesome, 2) Tintin is awesome, and 3) I … Continue reading The Night Thread Explores The Moon (May 9)
The Thomas Pynchon Day Thread (May 8)
Today is Thomas Pynchon’s 83rd birthday! Many happy returns to the author of Catcher in the– I mean, Gravity’s Rainbow. Thought of using one of the many, many beautiful head shots Pynchon has released over the years as a … Continue reading The Thomas Pynchon Day Thread (May 8)
NFL Draft Live Thread
The NFL Draft goes virtual this year! Will Roger Goodell still get booed? Will a team miss out on their player of choice or ideal trade because of IT issue? Will Bill Belichick attempt to trade Julian Edelman to the … Continue reading NFL Draft Live Thread
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