Tim
@cinematicpackrat.bsky.social
Cinephile, writer and amateur film critic, video maker, lover of history and science, Basil Rathbone fan.
Talk about film here: shorturl.at/bOnkz
Talk about British history here: rulersconquerorsandbastards.wordpress.com and shorturl.at/AOJp7
Talk about film here: shorturl.at/bOnkz
Talk about British history here: rulersconquerorsandbastards.wordpress.com and shorturl.at/AOJp7
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.
peopleofcolorintech.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
Star Wars (1977).
What’s that one movie where the guy is minding his own business and this group of thugs start hassling him but the don’t know he is secretly a great fighter and he beats them up and then says something snarky?
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Star Wars (1977).
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Donald Trump said “quiet piggy” to a female reporter because she dared to ask about the Epstein files, and as bad as that is, the fact that none of her colleagues defended her, is even worse.
November 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Donald Trump said “quiet piggy” to a female reporter because she dared to ask about the Epstein files, and as bad as that is, the fact that none of her colleagues defended her, is even worse.
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Uh
this is
enormous
this is
enormous
British and Australian chemists have discovered a powerful new antibiotic called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding in a well-known soil bacterium. This molecule kills drug-resistant bacteria without triggering resistance. buff.ly/YlXaONo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs
A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule had been overlooked for decades in a familiar bacterium. It…
buff.ly
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Uh
this is
enormous
this is
enormous
A great performance by Meredith that shows off what a truly wonderful actor he was.
Burgess Meredith, born today in 1907
Of “Time Enough at Last”, he said: “I don’t think I’ve ever done any other project that people talk to me more about than that show. .. It’s gotten to the point where when they first approach me, I almost know what they’re going to say.”
“Twilight Zone” (S1:E8)
Of “Time Enough at Last”, he said: “I don’t think I’ve ever done any other project that people talk to me more about than that show. .. It’s gotten to the point where when they first approach me, I almost know what they’re going to say.”
“Twilight Zone” (S1:E8)
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A great performance by Meredith that shows off what a truly wonderful actor he was.
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BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
Going to watch all the Ernest films and the show because..........because.
Starting with this this weird looking film where Ernest was added as an afterthought in a cameo capacity. I'd never heard of this film until a few months ago.
#NowWatching #JimVarney
Starting with this this weird looking film where Ernest was added as an afterthought in a cameo capacity. I'd never heard of this film until a few months ago.
#NowWatching #JimVarney
November 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Going to watch all the Ernest films and the show because..........because.
Starting with this this weird looking film where Ernest was added as an afterthought in a cameo capacity. I'd never heard of this film until a few months ago.
#NowWatching #JimVarney
Starting with this this weird looking film where Ernest was added as an afterthought in a cameo capacity. I'd never heard of this film until a few months ago.
#NowWatching #JimVarney
Some snaps from inside James Merrill’s apartment. It’s pretty obvious a poet lived here
November 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Oh, my heart.
This is Archie. He's deaf and doesn't hear when his humans get home. Luckily, his little brother Frankie lets him know with a gentle nudge to make sure he doesn't miss the moment. 14/10 for both (TT: melissamilne)
November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Oh, my heart.
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I made an MS Paint-style flowchart for the OCD girlies
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I made an MS Paint-style flowchart for the OCD girlies
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That's... not what science is. At all.
JD Vance: "Science as practiced in its best form is that if you disagree with it, then you ought to criticize it and you ought to argue against it."
November 13, 2025 at 3:17 AM
That's... not what science is. At all.
My picks for the November @criterion.bsky.social Barnes & Noble sale.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My picks for the November @criterion.bsky.social Barnes & Noble sale.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race.
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All That Heaven Allows (1955) & Soldier (1998)
November 4, 2025 at 5:21 AM
All That Heaven Allows (1955) & Soldier (1998)
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I'm doing an article on SUNSET BLVD.'s anniversary. So I went back to the slideshow I presented at the Coolidge seminar I did back in 2023. I told a story I read about BrackettandWilder's inspiration for the movie. I forgot I had this slide taking a swipe at my least favorite filmmaker.
November 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I'm doing an article on SUNSET BLVD.'s anniversary. So I went back to the slideshow I presented at the Coolidge seminar I did back in 2023. I told a story I read about BrackettandWilder's inspiration for the movie. I forgot I had this slide taking a swipe at my least favorite filmmaker.
This is supposed to be a light up Christmas tree....
November 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is supposed to be a light up Christmas tree....
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And while you're at it, scroll down further to uncheck this
October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
And while you're at it, scroll down further to uncheck this
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Hey everyone, here's a real simple way to disable "Super Resolution" on your channels:
• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey everyone, here's a real simple way to disable "Super Resolution" on your channels:
• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
• YouTube Studio
• Settings
• Channel
• Advanced settings
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance visual quality"
• Uncheck "Let YouTube enhance audio quality"
My buys from the recent #CriterionCollection flash sale. I have a found memory of watching Charade with my mother as a kid. Looking forward to checking it out again.
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My buys from the recent #CriterionCollection flash sale. I have a found memory of watching Charade with my mother as a kid. Looking forward to checking it out again.
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In addition to being a Tony winner + Emmy nominee, June Lockhart was also a Universal Monster! (Sort of)
She's heartbreaking as an heiress who fears she's been stricken w/ a curse in this moody thriller.
And Universal includes it in the WOLF-MAN Collection, despite its MARK OF THE VAMPIRE ending.
She's heartbreaking as an heiress who fears she's been stricken w/ a curse in this moody thriller.
And Universal includes it in the WOLF-MAN Collection, despite its MARK OF THE VAMPIRE ending.
The late June Lockhart checks for signs of fur in SHE-WOLF OF LONDON (1946). Seeing all these tributes to Lockhart has been a wonderful glimpse of an incredibly varied career. #RIP
October 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In addition to being a Tony winner + Emmy nominee, June Lockhart was also a Universal Monster! (Sort of)
She's heartbreaking as an heiress who fears she's been stricken w/ a curse in this moody thriller.
And Universal includes it in the WOLF-MAN Collection, despite its MARK OF THE VAMPIRE ending.
She's heartbreaking as an heiress who fears she's been stricken w/ a curse in this moody thriller.
And Universal includes it in the WOLF-MAN Collection, despite its MARK OF THE VAMPIRE ending.
I felt like I should share this news with, @priscillapage.bsky.social. Thought this would be up her alley.
Austin Butler in Early Talks to Join Michael B. Jordan in ‘Miami Vice’ Reboot
Austin Butler is in early talks to join Michael B. Jordan in Universal's 'Miami Vice' reboot from director Joseph Kosinski.
variety.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I felt like I should share this news with, @priscillapage.bsky.social. Thought this would be up her alley.
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nothing more uncomfortable and gauche than self-promotion but I would like to encourage folks who might be so inclined to subscribe to my patreon. free is an option! but paid would be really, really great. I mean, if you want to, no pressure.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
nothing more uncomfortable and gauche than self-promotion but I would like to encourage folks who might be so inclined to subscribe to my patreon. free is an option! but paid would be really, really great. I mean, if you want to, no pressure.