Eli Goings
@eligoings.bsky.social
Classics Grad, Democracy Partisan, film enthusiast, Legacy MTG Coach & Writer
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🏆* (first match win through disconnect). Port Gobs actually doing substantially better than Tombs in this new meta for me. Might come down to extra R source more than anything though. Beat blue Post, GB midrange stuff, UR tempo w/tamiyo, and Omnisneak. Gonna -2 surgical -1 REB for 3 Leylines prob.
November 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
🏆* (first match win through disconnect). Port Gobs actually doing substantially better than Tombs in this new meta for me. Might come down to extra R source more than anything though. Beat blue Post, GB midrange stuff, UR tempo w/tamiyo, and Omnisneak. Gonna -2 surgical -1 REB for 3 Leylines prob.
I close this thread with Ran (1985), the first film I saw Tatsuya Nakadai as the lead. It changed my relationship to film and led me down the path of seeing so many of the above movies, for which I am extremely thankful. The world of cinema would have been far worse without Nakadai's contribution.
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I close this thread with Ran (1985), the first film I saw Tatsuya Nakadai as the lead. It changed my relationship to film and led me down the path of seeing so many of the above movies, for which I am extremely thankful. The world of cinema would have been far worse without Nakadai's contribution.
The psychedelic nightmare of Kagemusha (1980) is often considered mere preamble to the next movie, but I think it's underrated. Kurosawa's tragic story of a man implanted in society far above his station is carried on its back by Nakadai's touching and deeply sympathetic lead performance.
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The psychedelic nightmare of Kagemusha (1980) is often considered mere preamble to the next movie, but I think it's underrated. Kurosawa's tragic story of a man implanted in society far above his station is carried on its back by Nakadai's touching and deeply sympathetic lead performance.
High and Low (1963) has Nakadai playing the detective in a masterpiece crime drama. Much of this role is devoted to his reaction shots and balancing out the more explosive Mifune. I need to watch this one again!
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
High and Low (1963) has Nakadai playing the detective in a masterpiece crime drama. Much of this role is devoted to his reaction shots and balancing out the more explosive Mifune. I need to watch this one again!
One of his truly great performances! Sword of Doom (1966) has Nakadai as a truly evil anti-hero, a complete sadist, whose madness is perfectly portrayed with Nakadai's signature wide-eyed stare. The character so evil that he breaks the narrative of the movie he's in!
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
One of his truly great performances! Sword of Doom (1966) has Nakadai as a truly evil anti-hero, a complete sadist, whose madness is perfectly portrayed with Nakadai's signature wide-eyed stare. The character so evil that he breaks the narrative of the movie he's in!
Admittedly much more of a Mifune movie, Samurai Rebellion (1967) still has a great role for Nakadai as the fatally entwined friend to the protagonist, a man whose honor and role won't let him do the right thing. A tragic villain!
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Admittedly much more of a Mifune movie, Samurai Rebellion (1967) still has a great role for Nakadai as the fatally entwined friend to the protagonist, a man whose honor and role won't let him do the right thing. A tragic villain!
Shifting gears to my wife's favorite Nakadai performance, Kill! (1968) is a chanbara satire, a dark comedy that plays with all the tropes of the genre. Nakadai gets to show off his comedy chops, and it's genuinely very fun to watch!
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Shifting gears to my wife's favorite Nakadai performance, Kill! (1968) is a chanbara satire, a dark comedy that plays with all the tropes of the genre. Nakadai gets to show off his comedy chops, and it's genuinely very fun to watch!
The Human Condition trilogy is a monument of filmmaking, and Nakadai's performance as Kaji sells one of the great humanist dramas of the 60s. Kaji is just a man who wishes he could be a saint, but is condemned by his circumstances and his morals in equal measure.
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Human Condition trilogy is a monument of filmmaking, and Nakadai's performance as Kaji sells one of the great humanist dramas of the 60s. Kaji is just a man who wishes he could be a saint, but is condemned by his circumstances and his morals in equal measure.
In the sequel Sanjuro (1962), Nakadai plays a completely different character, an authority figure desperate to catch the rambunctious ronin. The blood geyser that flows from Nakadai at the end of the film is basically responsible for the entire aesthetic of anime violence + Kill Bill's whole deal.
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
In the sequel Sanjuro (1962), Nakadai plays a completely different character, an authority figure desperate to catch the rambunctious ronin. The blood geyser that flows from Nakadai at the end of the film is basically responsible for the entire aesthetic of anime violence + Kill Bill's whole deal.
His first big role playing opposite Toshiro Mifune (as he would often do), Yojimbo (1961) has Nakadai playing a gun-wielding maniac gangster, whose presence kicks the story into high gear, breaking a stalemate.
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
His first big role playing opposite Toshiro Mifune (as he would often do), Yojimbo (1961) has Nakadai playing a gun-wielding maniac gangster, whose presence kicks the story into high gear, breaking a stalemate.
Technically, his first on-screen debut is about 10 frames in the Seven Samurai (1954), where he is uncredited. What an auspicious start to his illustrious career!
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Technically, his first on-screen debut is about 10 frames in the Seven Samurai (1954), where he is uncredited. What an auspicious start to his illustrious career!
First, Harakiri (1962). I've talked about how this is a perfect film a number of times. Nakadai is a big part of that acclaim. He's actually quite a bit younger than the character he plays, but he conveys aged despair SO WELL. Go watch this movie right now!!
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
First, Harakiri (1962). I've talked about how this is a perfect film a number of times. Nakadai is a big part of that acclaim. He's actually quite a bit younger than the character he plays, but he conveys aged despair SO WELL. Go watch this movie right now!!
We've now suffered the tragic loss of Tatsuya Nakadai (92), Japanese film icon, and my personal favorite actor. He's the GOAT. I want to go through all of the films of his that I've seen to pay tribute to such a wonderful and talented actor.
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We've now suffered the tragic loss of Tatsuya Nakadai (92), Japanese film icon, and my personal favorite actor. He's the GOAT. I want to go through all of the films of his that I've seen to pay tribute to such a wonderful and talented actor.
In order of necessity of making the format interesting:
Tamiyo
Planar Nexus
Kozilek's Command
Entomb
The One Ring
Probably but not necessarily Nadu
Tamiyo
Planar Nexus
Kozilek's Command
Entomb
The One Ring
Probably but not necessarily Nadu
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 AM
In order of necessity of making the format interesting:
Tamiyo
Planar Nexus
Kozilek's Command
Entomb
The One Ring
Probably but not necessarily Nadu
Tamiyo
Planar Nexus
Kozilek's Command
Entomb
The One Ring
Probably but not necessarily Nadu
Very genuinely will kinda freak out if they don't ban Planar Nexus and/or Kozilek's Command. The extremely explosive colorless combo deck that kills you through turn 1 Null Rod pretty easily is not okay.
October 14, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Very genuinely will kinda freak out if they don't ban Planar Nexus and/or Kozilek's Command. The extremely explosive colorless combo deck that kills you through turn 1 Null Rod pretty easily is not okay.
Actually maybe getting somewhere with "neoclassical" Vial Goblins. Really focused on streamlining my engine so that I wouldn't run out of cards, and be resilient vs spot removal.
Reanimator, mono U Jewel, Jeskai Wizards, Cephalid Breakfast, Reanimator
Reanimator, mono U Jewel, Jeskai Wizards, Cephalid Breakfast, Reanimator
September 22, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Actually maybe getting somewhere with "neoclassical" Vial Goblins. Really focused on streamlining my engine so that I wouldn't run out of cards, and be resilient vs spot removal.
Reanimator, mono U Jewel, Jeskai Wizards, Cephalid Breakfast, Reanimator
Reanimator, mono U Jewel, Jeskai Wizards, Cephalid Breakfast, Reanimator
Computer, I was super young and I played this with my dad sitting on his knee. I did the attack button + spacebar, he did arrow keys + camera.
September 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Computer, I was super young and I played this with my dad sitting on his knee. I did the attack button + spacebar, he did arrow keys + camera.
No Ancient Tombs, some Ports AND Mogg War Marshals? What a day.
(Port was actually pretty decent, MWM probably just better as Searslicer)
(Port was actually pretty decent, MWM probably just better as Searslicer)
September 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
No Ancient Tombs, some Ports AND Mogg War Marshals? What a day.
(Port was actually pretty decent, MWM probably just better as Searslicer)
(Port was actually pretty decent, MWM probably just better as Searslicer)
Here’s the schedule I picked up!
August 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Here’s the schedule I picked up!
Went to the Paris theater in NYC today with two great friends and saw Lawrence of Arabia in 70mm. Absolutely stunning picture quality, it was a brand new print.
August 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Went to the Paris theater in NYC today with two great friends and saw Lawrence of Arabia in 70mm. Absolutely stunning picture quality, it was a brand new print.
Duel Commander giving me some new experiences still; Recruiter pass into Snoop with Arena of Glory. I had Snoop in hand > Goblin Chirurgeon on top of the pile so I could combo with protection and ended up beating this Kinesis with exactly enough Goblins in play. Infinite mana > muxus > Kiki Crafter
August 21, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Duel Commander giving me some new experiences still; Recruiter pass into Snoop with Arena of Glory. I had Snoop in hand > Goblin Chirurgeon on top of the pile so I could combo with protection and ended up beating this Kinesis with exactly enough Goblins in play. Infinite mana > muxus > Kiki Crafter
In a time of dire need and abject suffering, this is the least we can do. This organization is legit (a quick check on Charity Watch speaks highly of their efficacy). Donate if you can!
July 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
In a time of dire need and abject suffering, this is the least we can do. This organization is legit (a quick check on Charity Watch speaks highly of their efficacy). Donate if you can!
I've been killing it with Vial(less) Goblins recently, so I've put together a sideboard guide for the Patreon, which will have a few more matchups added to it across the summer. Check it out!
www.patreon.com/posts/legacy...
www.patreon.com/posts/legacy...
July 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I've been killing it with Vial(less) Goblins recently, so I've put together a sideboard guide for the Patreon, which will have a few more matchups added to it across the summer. Check it out!
www.patreon.com/posts/legacy...
www.patreon.com/posts/legacy...
Pulled out another Duel Commander trophy same night as Legacy, I'm just on a 10-0 tear tonight! Drew a lotta Goblin Recruiters in this one, essential to beat the nearly unwinnable Light Paws matchup.
July 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Pulled out another Duel Commander trophy same night as Legacy, I'm just on a 10-0 tear tonight! Drew a lotta Goblin Recruiters in this one, essential to beat the nearly unwinnable Light Paws matchup.
2nd 🏆in 3 leagues!! Beat Jeskai Blade, UB tempo (or reanimator tbh, but probably tempo), Oops, Maverick, Wakame Doomsday. Insanely stoked about this list after having quite a dry spell of results.
July 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
2nd 🏆in 3 leagues!! Beat Jeskai Blade, UB tempo (or reanimator tbh, but probably tempo), Oops, Maverick, Wakame Doomsday. Insanely stoked about this list after having quite a dry spell of results.