EricR
@ericsmuse.bsky.social
A senior gentleman with a free mind. Books, film, music, philosophy, spirituality.
A tram ride through a vanished world. An incredible film showing Bradford, England, in 1902.
This was posted without attribution on X. The film was obviously upscaled and the temptation to colorize was resisted. A respectful treatment of historical footage.
This was posted without attribution on X. The film was obviously upscaled and the temptation to colorize was resisted. A respectful treatment of historical footage.
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A tram ride through a vanished world. An incredible film showing Bradford, England, in 1902.
This was posted without attribution on X. The film was obviously upscaled and the temptation to colorize was resisted. A respectful treatment of historical footage.
This was posted without attribution on X. The film was obviously upscaled and the temptation to colorize was resisted. A respectful treatment of historical footage.
The original trailer for Alien (1979) is still one of the greatest trailers ever cut. Ridley Scott approved a near wordless montage of flashing images and that rising siren sound, created by the marketing team using the film’s own machinery audio.
(Source:https://x.com/TheCinesthetic)
(Source:https://x.com/TheCinesthetic)
December 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The original trailer for Alien (1979) is still one of the greatest trailers ever cut. Ridley Scott approved a near wordless montage of flashing images and that rising siren sound, created by the marketing team using the film’s own machinery audio.
(Source:https://x.com/TheCinesthetic)
(Source:https://x.com/TheCinesthetic)
In “The Playhouse” Buster Keaton has outdone himself.
It is chockful of side-splitting situations and gags.
It is chockful of side-splitting situations and gags.
December 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
In “The Playhouse” Buster Keaton has outdone himself.
It is chockful of side-splitting situations and gags.
It is chockful of side-splitting situations and gags.
Sadly, it appears Substack is participating in the increasing controls the power mongers in the UK are salivating to implement.
So the question is getting stronger for me each day, "Is my participation still worthwhile?"
So the question is getting stronger for me each day, "Is my participation still worthwhile?"
November 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Sadly, it appears Substack is participating in the increasing controls the power mongers in the UK are salivating to implement.
So the question is getting stronger for me each day, "Is my participation still worthwhile?"
So the question is getting stronger for me each day, "Is my participation still worthwhile?"
For me, this image evokes such longing, loneliness, and something deep.
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
For me, this image evokes such longing, loneliness, and something deep.
The daily onslaught of "news" can leave one feeling this way.
November 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The daily onslaught of "news" can leave one feeling this way.
The elegance of a silent film poster.
Phantom of the Opera - 1925
Phantom of the Opera - 1925
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The elegance of a silent film poster.
Phantom of the Opera - 1925
Phantom of the Opera - 1925
It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye! 😁
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye! 😁
An iconic moment, featuring one of the longest laughs ever recorded from a studio audience on American television. Ed Ames showing Johnny Carson how to throw a tomahawk on The Tonight Show in 1965.
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
An iconic moment, featuring one of the longest laughs ever recorded from a studio audience on American television. Ed Ames showing Johnny Carson how to throw a tomahawk on The Tonight Show in 1965.
In 1964, a composer named John Williams was hired to write a theme song for a new TV show called GILLIGAN'S ISLAND.
Sherwood Schwartz disliked it, fired him, and got someone else to write a new theme song.
This is the John Williams original for the pilot.
(Source: x.com/horrormuseum)
Sherwood Schwartz disliked it, fired him, and got someone else to write a new theme song.
This is the John Williams original for the pilot.
(Source: x.com/horrormuseum)
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In 1964, a composer named John Williams was hired to write a theme song for a new TV show called GILLIGAN'S ISLAND.
Sherwood Schwartz disliked it, fired him, and got someone else to write a new theme song.
This is the John Williams original for the pilot.
(Source: x.com/horrormuseum)
Sherwood Schwartz disliked it, fired him, and got someone else to write a new theme song.
This is the John Williams original for the pilot.
(Source: x.com/horrormuseum)
I think this is an example of the poster being better than the film! 😀
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I think this is an example of the poster being better than the film! 😀
Some images stop my scrolling immediately.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Some images stop my scrolling immediately.
The fine detail in this painting caught my imagination.
("Pollards by the Stream" by René Charles Edmond His)
("Pollards by the Stream" by René Charles Edmond His)
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The fine detail in this painting caught my imagination.
("Pollards by the Stream" by René Charles Edmond His)
("Pollards by the Stream" by René Charles Edmond His)
Something elegant to start your day.
November 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Something elegant to start your day.
The 8x smoother versions of Jason and the Argonauts (1963) are clearly better.
But are they more satisfying?
My 9yr old self, upon reliving these magical moments thinks not.
But are they more satisfying?
My 9yr old self, upon reliving these magical moments thinks not.
November 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The 8x smoother versions of Jason and the Argonauts (1963) are clearly better.
But are they more satisfying?
My 9yr old self, upon reliving these magical moments thinks not.
But are they more satisfying?
My 9yr old self, upon reliving these magical moments thinks not.
Why wait?
I prefer to be defiant now!
Defy the odds, defy the authorities!
“At 30, I used to exercise to look good. At the age of 50 to be fit At 70 not to be padded in a bed. At 80 to be able to live without assistance. Now at 99 I do it out of pure defiance. ”- Dick Van Dyke
I prefer to be defiant now!
Defy the odds, defy the authorities!
“At 30, I used to exercise to look good. At the age of 50 to be fit At 70 not to be padded in a bed. At 80 to be able to live without assistance. Now at 99 I do it out of pure defiance. ”- Dick Van Dyke
November 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Why wait?
I prefer to be defiant now!
Defy the odds, defy the authorities!
“At 30, I used to exercise to look good. At the age of 50 to be fit At 70 not to be padded in a bed. At 80 to be able to live without assistance. Now at 99 I do it out of pure defiance. ”- Dick Van Dyke
I prefer to be defiant now!
Defy the odds, defy the authorities!
“At 30, I used to exercise to look good. At the age of 50 to be fit At 70 not to be padded in a bed. At 80 to be able to live without assistance. Now at 99 I do it out of pure defiance. ”- Dick Van Dyke
Surely, this information is needed.
You can now start your day.
You can now start your day.
November 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Surely, this information is needed.
You can now start your day.
You can now start your day.
This is from the 1937 film, "Sh! The Octopus". I have not seen the film, but the reviews I've read are not complimentary. The film is part comedy, part drama. But this scene freaked out audiences! I came across this clip about it and how it was done. Remember---1937!
October 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This is from the 1937 film, "Sh! The Octopus". I have not seen the film, but the reviews I've read are not complimentary. The film is part comedy, part drama. But this scene freaked out audiences! I came across this clip about it and how it was done. Remember---1937!
Sitcoms will never be the same.
This is fully AI generated in LTX-2
This is why I say, "See ya, Hollywood".
lonepilgrim.substack.com/p/its-been-n...
This is fully AI generated in LTX-2
This is why I say, "See ya, Hollywood".
lonepilgrim.substack.com/p/its-been-n...
October 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Sitcoms will never be the same.
This is fully AI generated in LTX-2
This is why I say, "See ya, Hollywood".
lonepilgrim.substack.com/p/its-been-n...
This is fully AI generated in LTX-2
This is why I say, "See ya, Hollywood".
lonepilgrim.substack.com/p/its-been-n...
I’ve seen this a few times, but it never fails to remind me to create enjoyment.
I am responsible for my attitude and responses.
Pointing my finger at “them” is a waste of time.
I am responsible for my attitude and responses.
Pointing my finger at “them” is a waste of time.
October 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I’ve seen this a few times, but it never fails to remind me to create enjoyment.
I am responsible for my attitude and responses.
Pointing my finger at “them” is a waste of time.
I am responsible for my attitude and responses.
Pointing my finger at “them” is a waste of time.
For those who know...
October 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
For those who know...
This was posted without attribution. But it speaks to many people who often remain silent and unheard.
If this speaks to you, dear reader, let me know in a comment and I'll follow you.
If this speaks to you, dear reader, let me know in a comment and I'll follow you.
October 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
This was posted without attribution. But it speaks to many people who often remain silent and unheard.
If this speaks to you, dear reader, let me know in a comment and I'll follow you.
If this speaks to you, dear reader, let me know in a comment and I'll follow you.
This is irresistible fun for people of a certain age, especially classic monster movie fans! 😜
October 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This is irresistible fun for people of a certain age, especially classic monster movie fans! 😜
The amazing Nicholas Brothers. To me, unsurpassed in brilliant athleticism and the expression of pure joy.
October 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The amazing Nicholas Brothers. To me, unsurpassed in brilliant athleticism and the expression of pure joy.