Seldom Seen Smith
@ghayduke.bsky.social
Portlander, lazy writer. Horror lit fan, obsessive reader and movie watcher.
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“Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it/What appears bad manners, an ill temper, or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen/You do not know what wars are going on down there, where the spirit meets the bone”
—Compassion, by Miller Williams
—Compassion, by Miller Williams
One of the few things I’ve enjoyed on social media these past few years is the Gen Z appreciation on TikTok for “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” I look forward to today’s contributions.
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
One of the few things I’ve enjoyed on social media these past few years is the Gen Z appreciation on TikTok for “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” I look forward to today’s contributions.
The Straight Story, which I hadn’t seen in a couple of decades and still brought me close to tears. There’s just this overwhelming sense of kindness in the film that makes the viewer want to be a better human.
What is the best movie not from this year that you’ve seen this year? Bonus points if you say why
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The Straight Story, which I hadn’t seen in a couple of decades and still brought me close to tears. There’s just this overwhelming sense of kindness in the film that makes the viewer want to be a better human.
#NowWatching
An old favorite.
An old favorite.
a black and white photo of a woman with short hair wearing a white jacket .
Alt: Èdith Scob in Eyes Without A Face.
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
#NowWatching
An old favorite.
An old favorite.
Love this show, glad others fondly remember it.
wrote about PATRIOT, a double great show, over at @rollingstone.com for its anniversary, with thoughts from Steven Conrad, Terry O’Quinn, and Kurtwood Smith: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Inside 'Patriot,' the Cult-Favorite Spy Caper You Should Be Watching
'Patriot' creator Steven Conrad and stars Kurtwood Smith and Terry O'Quinn reflect on the short-lived Amazon spy series, which debuted 10 years ago.
www.rollingstone.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Love this show, glad others fondly remember it.
All the attendees at the Portland Book Festival poring over their programs and highlighting them like horse bettors at the racetrack.
November 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
All the attendees at the Portland Book Festival poring over their programs and highlighting them like horse bettors at the racetrack.
I woke up just after 4 am, because I was excited about attending the Portland Book Festival today and couldn’t sleep anymore.
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I woke up just after 4 am, because I was excited about attending the Portland Book Festival today and couldn’t sleep anymore.
A Mighty Wind
Name a film with a fake band/songs.
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
A Mighty Wind
“From my cold, dead hands…”
a woman with a ring on her finger holds a sandwich
Alt: A deadly sandwich split in half and shown in closeup
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“From my cold, dead hands…”
Motion for a mustrial, or mayotrial.
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE MUST CREDIT: Lunch for jurors in the “sandwich guy” trial are a variety of sandwiches, according to a source familiar with lunch.
November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Motion for a mustrial, or mayotrial.
If you could be a dinosaur what kind of dinosaur would you want to be?
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If you could be a dinosaur what kind of dinosaur would you want to be?
“Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it/What appears bad manners, an ill temper, or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen/You do not know what wars are going on down there, where the spirit meets the bone”
—Compassion, by Miller Williams
—Compassion, by Miller Williams
November 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it/What appears bad manners, an ill temper, or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen/You do not know what wars are going on down there, where the spirit meets the bone”
—Compassion, by Miller Williams
—Compassion, by Miller Williams
Sometimes upcoming concerts are the only thing to keep one going…
November 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Sometimes upcoming concerts are the only thing to keep one going…
The Sandwich That Exploded, by William S. Burroughs.
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Sandwich That Exploded, by William S. Burroughs.
Everyone started singing Happy Birthday to this guy on the MAX (light rail) when he mentioned to someone that today was his birthday. Happy Birthday, friend! 67 years old!
November 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Everyone started singing Happy Birthday to this guy on the MAX (light rail) when he mentioned to someone that today was his birthday. Happy Birthday, friend! 67 years old!
Dawn of the Dead
Name a sequel that overshadowed the original (can be books, movies, video games etc.)
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Dawn of the Dead
Amelie
Name a Romance Film.
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Amelie
What’s it like inside your head?
November 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
What’s it like inside your head?
November 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Eyes Without A Face, one of my favorite films.
November 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Eyes Without A Face, one of my favorite films.
Realized too late my heavy rain jacket could double as a Fisherman from I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Halloween costume.
November 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Realized too late my heavy rain jacket could double as a Fisherman from I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Halloween costume.
Belated Halloween photo, Happy Halloween!
November 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Belated Halloween photo, Happy Halloween!
The credits as meeting participants is a nice touch. #FrightClub
November 1, 2025 at 6:48 AM
The credits as meeting participants is a nice touch. #FrightClub