Simon 14A 𓅃
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Sammo Hung's Blade of Fury is my favorite kind of historical drama about national mythmaking: the kind where every position on the ideological spectrum is represented by a different martial arts fighter and there’s a quintuple decap in the first fifteen minutes
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Sammo Hung's Blade of Fury is my favorite kind of historical drama about national mythmaking: the kind where every position on the ideological spectrum is represented by a different martial arts fighter and there’s a quintuple decap in the first fifteen minutes
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Love to see two old Shaw Brothers stars, Chin Siu Ho and Norman Tsui go at it in Taoist Priest. ESPECIALLY when you get a dope Demon of the Lute reference thrown in for good measure! Also...third hand technique! lol
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Love to see two old Shaw Brothers stars, Chin Siu Ho and Norman Tsui go at it in Taoist Priest. ESPECIALLY when you get a dope Demon of the Lute reference thrown in for good measure! Also...third hand technique! lol
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A WRITER’S ODYSSEY 2: the idea of alternate realities colliding that was played with in the first film is in full bloom here and while it eventually piles-up an enough ideas for two sequels I welcome its go-for-broke audacity. The spectacle and swordplay remain fun and plentiful.
October 5, 2025 at 6:15 AM
A WRITER’S ODYSSEY 2: the idea of alternate realities colliding that was played with in the first film is in full bloom here and while it eventually piles-up an enough ideas for two sequels I welcome its go-for-broke audacity. The spectacle and swordplay remain fun and plentiful.
This is how all the Japanese classics should be translated.
September 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This is how all the Japanese classics should be translated.
Yay for remembering that Sitges exists before it happens this year! sitgesfilmfestival.com/en/film/2025...
Hard Boiled (4K)
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September 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Yay for remembering that Sitges exists before it happens this year! sitgesfilmfestival.com/en/film/2025...
#JustWatched THE JADE TIGER (1977, Chu Yuan)
One of the more accomplished Chu Yuan/Ku Long/Ti Lung collaborations, with a suitably labyrinthine plot and gorgeous visuals, with an all-star cast and quite a dark story.
One of the more accomplished Chu Yuan/Ku Long/Ti Lung collaborations, with a suitably labyrinthine plot and gorgeous visuals, with an all-star cast and quite a dark story.
August 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#JustWatched THE JADE TIGER (1977, Chu Yuan)
One of the more accomplished Chu Yuan/Ku Long/Ti Lung collaborations, with a suitably labyrinthine plot and gorgeous visuals, with an all-star cast and quite a dark story.
One of the more accomplished Chu Yuan/Ku Long/Ti Lung collaborations, with a suitably labyrinthine plot and gorgeous visuals, with an all-star cast and quite a dark story.
#JustWatched CITY ON FIRE (1987, Ringo Lam)
One of the crown jewels of 1980's Hong Kong Cinema. Ringo Lam nails that fatalistic, cynical noir vibe and coaxes a magnificent performance out of Chow Yun-Fat. Great to see this finally get a quality remaster! boxd.it/aLJZUd
One of the crown jewels of 1980's Hong Kong Cinema. Ringo Lam nails that fatalistic, cynical noir vibe and coaxes a magnificent performance out of Chow Yun-Fat. Great to see this finally get a quality remaster! boxd.it/aLJZUd
A ★★★★½ review of City on Fire (1987)
One of the crown jewels of 1980's Hong Kong Cinema. Ringo Lam's moody noir is all shades of grey. There is none of John Woo's romanticism here - heroism, loyalty and honour are all out of our protagon...
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August 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#JustWatched CITY ON FIRE (1987, Ringo Lam)
One of the crown jewels of 1980's Hong Kong Cinema. Ringo Lam nails that fatalistic, cynical noir vibe and coaxes a magnificent performance out of Chow Yun-Fat. Great to see this finally get a quality remaster! boxd.it/aLJZUd
One of the crown jewels of 1980's Hong Kong Cinema. Ringo Lam nails that fatalistic, cynical noir vibe and coaxes a magnificent performance out of Chow Yun-Fat. Great to see this finally get a quality remaster! boxd.it/aLJZUd
GPT-Subtrans is now LLM-Subtrans!
github.com/machinewrapp...
An overdue name change, since it has supported providers other than OpenAI/GPT for a very long time, but with the recent addition of OpenRouter support it seemed like the right time to make the change.
github.com/machinewrapp...
An overdue name change, since it has supported providers other than OpenAI/GPT for a very long time, but with the recent addition of OpenRouter support it seemed like the right time to make the change.
August 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
GPT-Subtrans is now LLM-Subtrans!
github.com/machinewrapp...
An overdue name change, since it has supported providers other than OpenAI/GPT for a very long time, but with the recent addition of OpenRouter support it seemed like the right time to make the change.
github.com/machinewrapp...
An overdue name change, since it has supported providers other than OpenAI/GPT for a very long time, but with the recent addition of OpenRouter support it seemed like the right time to make the change.
#NowWatching THE LADY HERMIT (1971, Ho Meng-Hua)
Shaw Brothers' attempt to set up Shih Szu as Cheng Pei-Pei's successor in the wuxia genre. I want Cheng Pei-Pei's face... why can't I have Cheng Pei-Pei's face? 😠
Shaw Brothers' attempt to set up Shih Szu as Cheng Pei-Pei's successor in the wuxia genre. I want Cheng Pei-Pei's face... why can't I have Cheng Pei-Pei's face? 😠
August 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#NowWatching THE LADY HERMIT (1971, Ho Meng-Hua)
Shaw Brothers' attempt to set up Shih Szu as Cheng Pei-Pei's successor in the wuxia genre. I want Cheng Pei-Pei's face... why can't I have Cheng Pei-Pei's face? 😠
Shaw Brothers' attempt to set up Shih Szu as Cheng Pei-Pei's successor in the wuxia genre. I want Cheng Pei-Pei's face... why can't I have Cheng Pei-Pei's face? 😠
#NowWatching CLANS OF INTRIGUE (1977, Chu Yuan)
I love the fever dream logic (and aesthetics) of this film. The best of Chu Yuan's Gu Long adaptations - and we finally get to see it uncut thanks to @arrowvideo.bsky.social. Waited a long time for this!
I love the fever dream logic (and aesthetics) of this film. The best of Chu Yuan's Gu Long adaptations - and we finally get to see it uncut thanks to @arrowvideo.bsky.social. Waited a long time for this!
July 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#NowWatching CLANS OF INTRIGUE (1977, Chu Yuan)
I love the fever dream logic (and aesthetics) of this film. The best of Chu Yuan's Gu Long adaptations - and we finally get to see it uncut thanks to @arrowvideo.bsky.social. Waited a long time for this!
I love the fever dream logic (and aesthetics) of this film. The best of Chu Yuan's Gu Long adaptations - and we finally get to see it uncut thanks to @arrowvideo.bsky.social. Waited a long time for this!
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This article claims that people can't move to productive cities because of housing costs. But of course the causal chain could well be the opposite (see Pettis) and work as follows:
1. Productive cities concentrate economic rents
2. These rents flow to capital owners, not workers
1. Productive cities concentrate economic rents
2. These rents flow to capital owners, not workers
June 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This article claims that people can't move to productive cities because of housing costs. But of course the causal chain could well be the opposite (see Pettis) and work as follows:
1. Productive cities concentrate economic rents
2. These rents flow to capital owners, not workers
1. Productive cities concentrate economic rents
2. These rents flow to capital owners, not workers
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Yeah, Hard Boiled in 4K on iTunes looks incredible. Original audio mix on both tracks. Bless Apple on their bitrate.
June 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Yeah, Hard Boiled in 4K on iTunes looks incredible. Original audio mix on both tracks. Bless Apple on their bitrate.
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BREAKING: MPs back assisted dying Bill at Third Reading.
▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291
This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.
#YesToDignity
▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291
This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.
#YesToDignity
June 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: MPs back assisted dying Bill at Third Reading.
▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291
This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.
#YesToDignity
▶️ For: 314
▶️ Against: 291
This is a landmark moment for choice, compassion and dignity at the end of life.
#YesToDignity
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This Friday, MPs will vote on the assisted dying Bill.
It all comes down to this - Tag your MP and ask them to vote yes.
If it passes, the Bill continues its journey in the House of Lords - if not, it falls.
This could be our last chance to secure a compassionate law.
It all comes down to this - Tag your MP and ask them to vote yes.
If it passes, the Bill continues its journey in the House of Lords - if not, it falls.
This could be our last chance to secure a compassionate law.
June 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This Friday, MPs will vote on the assisted dying Bill.
It all comes down to this - Tag your MP and ask them to vote yes.
If it passes, the Bill continues its journey in the House of Lords - if not, it falls.
This could be our last chance to secure a compassionate law.
It all comes down to this - Tag your MP and ask them to vote yes.
If it passes, the Bill continues its journey in the House of Lords - if not, it falls.
This could be our last chance to secure a compassionate law.
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“Diablo” is lean & to the point but still full of the idiosyncratic flavor Diaz & Zaror bring to all their collaborations. They were also clearly jazzed to have a guy who could hang w/ Zaror physically for a change in Adkins. This is highlight work for all three men. “Diablo” is a must see for fans
June 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
“Diablo” is lean & to the point but still full of the idiosyncratic flavor Diaz & Zaror bring to all their collaborations. They were also clearly jazzed to have a guy who could hang w/ Zaror physically for a change in Adkins. This is highlight work for all three men. “Diablo” is a must see for fans
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For 20 years we've fought tooth and nail for our NHS.
We've saved 10 hospitals & numerous services, lobbied politicians and brought information to thousands - but without your help, we can't continue the fight.
Will you donate to help us now? 👇 🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/20th-anniv...
We've saved 10 hospitals & numerous services, lobbied politicians and brought information to thousands - but without your help, we can't continue the fight.
Will you donate to help us now? 👇 🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/20th-anniv...
June 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
For 20 years we've fought tooth and nail for our NHS.
We've saved 10 hospitals & numerous services, lobbied politicians and brought information to thousands - but without your help, we can't continue the fight.
Will you donate to help us now? 👇 🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/20th-anniv...
We've saved 10 hospitals & numerous services, lobbied politicians and brought information to thousands - but without your help, we can't continue the fight.
Will you donate to help us now? 👇 🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/20th-anniv...
Bring Thames Water back into public ownership. It's beyond a joke, privatisation of the water supply has been a disaster and it's time to end the experiment.
weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
Bring Thames Water into public ownership | We Own It
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June 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Bring Thames Water back into public ownership. It's beyond a joke, privatisation of the water supply has been a disaster and it's time to end the experiment.
weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
weownit.org.uk/act-now/brin...
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Yep, I stand by this
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A ★★★★★ review of The Heroic Trio (1993)
How can you not love every gloriously, gleefully, bonkers second of this? It's a martial arts superhero horror movie starring three of the hottest people ever to grace a cinema screen. The story (a su...
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May 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Yep, I stand by this
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Initial conditions:
m1=33.2 m2=60.7 m3=82.4 (solar masses)
v1x=6.043 v1y=5.619 v2x=2.209 v2y=1.004 v3x=-5.912 v3y=0.803 (km/s)
x1=-14.0 y1=-8.0 x2=34.0 y2=16.0 x3=11.0 y3=-28.0 (AU from center)
Music: Prelude in C Major – Bach
m1=33.2 m2=60.7 m3=82.4 (solar masses)
v1x=6.043 v1y=5.619 v2x=2.209 v2y=1.004 v3x=-5.912 v3y=0.803 (km/s)
x1=-14.0 y1=-8.0 x2=34.0 y2=16.0 x3=11.0 y3=-28.0 (AU from center)
Music: Prelude in C Major – Bach
May 23, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Initial conditions:
m1=33.2 m2=60.7 m3=82.4 (solar masses)
v1x=6.043 v1y=5.619 v2x=2.209 v2y=1.004 v3x=-5.912 v3y=0.803 (km/s)
x1=-14.0 y1=-8.0 x2=34.0 y2=16.0 x3=11.0 y3=-28.0 (AU from center)
Music: Prelude in C Major – Bach
m1=33.2 m2=60.7 m3=82.4 (solar masses)
v1x=6.043 v1y=5.619 v2x=2.209 v2y=1.004 v3x=-5.912 v3y=0.803 (km/s)
x1=-14.0 y1=-8.0 x2=34.0 y2=16.0 x3=11.0 y3=-28.0 (AU from center)
Music: Prelude in C Major – Bach
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Help us spread the message: With just 48 hours until the next assisted dying debate, it's crucial to flood social media with support for law change.
MPs must hear our call: When we cannot stay, let us choose how we go.
One click can make a difference. Tag your MP in the comments.
#LetUsChoose
MPs must hear our call: When we cannot stay, let us choose how we go.
One click can make a difference. Tag your MP in the comments.
#LetUsChoose
May 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Help us spread the message: With just 48 hours until the next assisted dying debate, it's crucial to flood social media with support for law change.
MPs must hear our call: When we cannot stay, let us choose how we go.
One click can make a difference. Tag your MP in the comments.
#LetUsChoose
MPs must hear our call: When we cannot stay, let us choose how we go.
One click can make a difference. Tag your MP in the comments.
#LetUsChoose
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“No-one should be forced to starve themselves, travel overseas or use other traumatic methods to end their lives when dealing with a terminal diagnosis.”
www.scotsman.com/health/assis...
www.scotsman.com/health/assis...
Ex-SNP minister reveals her mother starved herself to 'hasten her inevitable death'
A former SNP minister has spoken passionately about the circumstances surrounding her mother’s death.
www.scotsman.com
May 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
“No-one should be forced to starve themselves, travel overseas or use other traumatic methods to end their lives when dealing with a terminal diagnosis.”
www.scotsman.com/health/assis...
www.scotsman.com/health/assis...
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Here is my latest piece for Polygon. In honor of “The Accountant 2,” I rank 20 films about working class action heroes. But the rank is not by quality, it’s by how much the heroes’ job affects the movie itself. It’s all a bit tongue in cheek but I’m very proud of it.- www.polygon.com/action/55176...
Action heroes, normal jobs
Are they working hard or hardly working?
www.polygon.com
April 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Here is my latest piece for Polygon. In honor of “The Accountant 2,” I rank 20 films about working class action heroes. But the rank is not by quality, it’s by how much the heroes’ job affects the movie itself. It’s all a bit tongue in cheek but I’m very proud of it.- www.polygon.com/action/55176...
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I DID IT I MANIFESTED THIS BY SHEER FORCE OF WILL
April 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I DID IT I MANIFESTED THIS BY SHEER FORCE OF WILL
#NowWatching THE JADE-FACED ASSASSIN (1971, Yan Jun)
Fun wuxia that only has a passing acquaintance with making sense but delivers on colourful characters and dramatic developments, and a particularly charming Lily Ho. #ShawBrothersSunday
Fun wuxia that only has a passing acquaintance with making sense but delivers on colourful characters and dramatic developments, and a particularly charming Lily Ho. #ShawBrothersSunday
April 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
#NowWatching THE JADE-FACED ASSASSIN (1971, Yan Jun)
Fun wuxia that only has a passing acquaintance with making sense but delivers on colourful characters and dramatic developments, and a particularly charming Lily Ho. #ShawBrothersSunday
Fun wuxia that only has a passing acquaintance with making sense but delivers on colourful characters and dramatic developments, and a particularly charming Lily Ho. #ShawBrothersSunday
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Have the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards clumsily streaming via VPN in the background. Will make occasional updates and jokes in this thread.
April 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Have the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards clumsily streaming via VPN in the background. Will make occasional updates and jokes in this thread.