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Sisu: Road to Revenge Spoilers Out Of Context
October 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Sisu: Road to Revenge Spoilers Out Of Context
Those publishers who pump out nice looking cheap paperbacks of classic out of copyright fiction? Yeah, I'm one of impulse buyers who keep them in business.
September 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Those publishers who pump out nice looking cheap paperbacks of classic out of copyright fiction? Yeah, I'm one of impulse buyers who keep them in business.
Describe your favourite movie in the most misleading way possible.
Two men meet at work and form a special connection.
Two men meet at work and form a special connection.
June 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Describe your favourite movie in the most misleading way possible.
Two men meet at work and form a special connection.
Two men meet at work and form a special connection.
To paraphrase Orwell:
I have no love for the idealized "Average American" as they appear in a politician's rhetoric, but when I see an actual flesh-and-blood American on the streets in conflict with their natural enemies, ICE and other police, I do not have to ask myself which side I am on.
I have no love for the idealized "Average American" as they appear in a politician's rhetoric, but when I see an actual flesh-and-blood American on the streets in conflict with their natural enemies, ICE and other police, I do not have to ask myself which side I am on.
June 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
To paraphrase Orwell:
I have no love for the idealized "Average American" as they appear in a politician's rhetoric, but when I see an actual flesh-and-blood American on the streets in conflict with their natural enemies, ICE and other police, I do not have to ask myself which side I am on.
I have no love for the idealized "Average American" as they appear in a politician's rhetoric, but when I see an actual flesh-and-blood American on the streets in conflict with their natural enemies, ICE and other police, I do not have to ask myself which side I am on.
Was not expecting the best laugh in Clown in a Cornfield to come from it's IMDB goofs section.
May 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Was not expecting the best laugh in Clown in a Cornfield to come from it's IMDB goofs section.
Made this meme to explain to a friend what it feels like to read the first Animorphs book as an adult.
April 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Made this meme to explain to a friend what it feels like to read the first Animorphs book as an adult.
In the middle of season 3 of my Good Place rewatch. After lots of great laughs and interesting exploration of the ideas of ethics and morals and empathy (all of which are more relevant now than when it aired), we get this fun line that I think the Trump administration would consider a Terrorism?
April 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
In the middle of season 3 of my Good Place rewatch. After lots of great laughs and interesting exploration of the ideas of ethics and morals and empathy (all of which are more relevant now than when it aired), we get this fun line that I think the Trump administration would consider a Terrorism?
This is an actual screenshot from the film showing Calvary Hill. They also show The Last Supper, the 30 pieces of silver etc.
Do they explore any of the thematic, historical, or religious implications of this? No. Not all all. Its revealed, out of nowhere, 5 minutes before Dracula dies. 4/5
Do they explore any of the thematic, historical, or religious implications of this? No. Not all all. Its revealed, out of nowhere, 5 minutes before Dracula dies. 4/5
April 16, 2025 at 5:35 AM
This is an actual screenshot from the film showing Calvary Hill. They also show The Last Supper, the 30 pieces of silver etc.
Do they explore any of the thematic, historical, or religious implications of this? No. Not all all. Its revealed, out of nowhere, 5 minutes before Dracula dies. 4/5
Do they explore any of the thematic, historical, or religious implications of this? No. Not all all. Its revealed, out of nowhere, 5 minutes before Dracula dies. 4/5
6 years ago, I was flying to Wellington as a terror was inflicted upon my home city of Christchurch taking 51 innocent lives including my co-worker Talha.
As the news was still breaking I found the following graffiti hastily scrawled on Cuba St: Fuck White Supremacy! Love to Muslims. <3
As the news was still breaking I found the following graffiti hastily scrawled on Cuba St: Fuck White Supremacy! Love to Muslims. <3
March 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
6 years ago, I was flying to Wellington as a terror was inflicted upon my home city of Christchurch taking 51 innocent lives including my co-worker Talha.
As the news was still breaking I found the following graffiti hastily scrawled on Cuba St: Fuck White Supremacy! Love to Muslims. <3
As the news was still breaking I found the following graffiti hastily scrawled on Cuba St: Fuck White Supremacy! Love to Muslims. <3
Spoilers for the first issue of The Power Fantasy by @casparw.bsky.social and @kierongillen.bsky.social
There's a joke here about the last month and half of American Politics but I'm pretty sure if I make it I'll end up on some kind of watchlist
There's a joke here about the last month and half of American Politics but I'm pretty sure if I make it I'll end up on some kind of watchlist
March 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Spoilers for the first issue of The Power Fantasy by @casparw.bsky.social and @kierongillen.bsky.social
There's a joke here about the last month and half of American Politics but I'm pretty sure if I make it I'll end up on some kind of watchlist
There's a joke here about the last month and half of American Politics but I'm pretty sure if I make it I'll end up on some kind of watchlist
post a picture of you that's not actually a picture of you:
March 1, 2025 at 6:33 AM
post a picture of you that's not actually a picture of you:
Heart Eyes smashes Rom-Com tropes into a Slasher film framework. I don't think most people would call it 'good', but if you're anything like me you'll find it to be the trashy kind of fun.
February 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Heart Eyes smashes Rom-Com tropes into a Slasher film framework. I don't think most people would call it 'good', but if you're anything like me you'll find it to be the trashy kind of fun.
An absolute classic that still stands above the countless entries into the dystopian sub-genre it inspired. Every other page has an absolute gutpunch of line. So crushingly oppressive that I'm surprised more people don't discuss it as a work of Horror. Part satire, part warning, all torment nexus.
February 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
An absolute classic that still stands above the countless entries into the dystopian sub-genre it inspired. Every other page has an absolute gutpunch of line. So crushingly oppressive that I'm surprised more people don't discuss it as a work of Horror. Part satire, part warning, all torment nexus.
#booksky
Today for #recommendabookwednesday I'm going to recommend the classic dystopia I'm currently rereading: George Orwell's 1984. I've been thinking about Orwell a lot recently, what with the accelerated rise of American Fascism and all, and decided to take a copy of 1984 with me on holiday.
Today for #recommendabookwednesday I'm going to recommend the classic dystopia I'm currently rereading: George Orwell's 1984. I've been thinking about Orwell a lot recently, what with the accelerated rise of American Fascism and all, and decided to take a copy of 1984 with me on holiday.
February 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
#booksky
Today for #recommendabookwednesday I'm going to recommend the classic dystopia I'm currently rereading: George Orwell's 1984. I've been thinking about Orwell a lot recently, what with the accelerated rise of American Fascism and all, and decided to take a copy of 1984 with me on holiday.
Today for #recommendabookwednesday I'm going to recommend the classic dystopia I'm currently rereading: George Orwell's 1984. I've been thinking about Orwell a lot recently, what with the accelerated rise of American Fascism and all, and decided to take a copy of 1984 with me on holiday.
There is a sequel called A Desolation Called Peace and that I also liked, although I will say that I vibed with AMCE's strong singular POV more that ADCP's four-POV split.
I read somewhere Martine plans to write more in the same universe following different characters and I'm excited to read that.
I read somewhere Martine plans to write more in the same universe following different characters and I'm excited to read that.
February 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
There is a sequel called A Desolation Called Peace and that I also liked, although I will say that I vibed with AMCE's strong singular POV more that ADCP's four-POV split.
I read somewhere Martine plans to write more in the same universe following different characters and I'm excited to read that.
I read somewhere Martine plans to write more in the same universe following different characters and I'm excited to read that.
#booksky
Todays #recommendabookwednesday is A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine ( @byzantienne.bsky.social ). It's a Sci-fi story about a young ambassador from an independent system sent to the capital planet of a powerful neighbouring empire. Culture shock and court intrigue follow.
Todays #recommendabookwednesday is A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine ( @byzantienne.bsky.social ). It's a Sci-fi story about a young ambassador from an independent system sent to the capital planet of a powerful neighbouring empire. Culture shock and court intrigue follow.
February 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
#booksky
Todays #recommendabookwednesday is A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine ( @byzantienne.bsky.social ). It's a Sci-fi story about a young ambassador from an independent system sent to the capital planet of a powerful neighbouring empire. Culture shock and court intrigue follow.
Todays #recommendabookwednesday is A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine ( @byzantienne.bsky.social ). It's a Sci-fi story about a young ambassador from an independent system sent to the capital planet of a powerful neighbouring empire. Culture shock and court intrigue follow.
IMO the best part of Mothership is the online community of independent designers who have made a wide variety of creative, gorgeous home brew modules twisting the core rules to cover the full breadth of both Sci-Fi and Horror.
January 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
IMO the best part of Mothership is the online community of independent designers who have made a wide variety of creative, gorgeous home brew modules twisting the core rules to cover the full breadth of both Sci-Fi and Horror.
I kickstarted the deluxe core set, but all you really need is the Player's Survival Guide which has a couple essential random tables in it. The Warden's Manual is full of great advice on running any Horror TTRPG, especially a very interesting breakdown of different horror sub genres.
January 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I kickstarted the deluxe core set, but all you really need is the Player's Survival Guide which has a couple essential random tables in it. The Warden's Manual is full of great advice on running any Horror TTRPG, especially a very interesting breakdown of different horror sub genres.
The stress/panic mechanic is very cool and organically leads to interesting story beats. Almost everything else is covered by a simple d100-roll under skill system, enough to make you good at what your character does but not enough to slow the game down.
January 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The stress/panic mechanic is very cool and organically leads to interesting story beats. Almost everything else is covered by a simple d100-roll under skill system, enough to make you good at what your character does but not enough to slow the game down.
Going to cheat a little for todays #recommendabookwednesday and recommend a TTRPG. I just wrapped up the intro adventure for the #MothershipRPG and my players and I had a great time.
It's basically a rules light framework for Sci-Fi Horror and I think its pretty great.
It's basically a rules light framework for Sci-Fi Horror and I think its pretty great.
January 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Going to cheat a little for todays #recommendabookwednesday and recommend a TTRPG. I just wrapped up the intro adventure for the #MothershipRPG and my players and I had a great time.
It's basically a rules light framework for Sci-Fi Horror and I think its pretty great.
It's basically a rules light framework for Sci-Fi Horror and I think its pretty great.
A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Published 1912.
Pic 1: Disclaimer
Pic 2: literally the third paragraph.
Man, that Disclaimer wasn't kidding.
Pic 1: Disclaimer
Pic 2: literally the third paragraph.
Man, that Disclaimer wasn't kidding.
January 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Published 1912.
Pic 1: Disclaimer
Pic 2: literally the third paragraph.
Man, that Disclaimer wasn't kidding.
Pic 1: Disclaimer
Pic 2: literally the third paragraph.
Man, that Disclaimer wasn't kidding.
I'm re-reading the Animorphs books for the first time since 2001 and this scene from The Hork-Bajir Chronicles is just the latest of many moments that took my breath away.
"Either they will learn to fight and hurt and kill, or they will learn to be slaves. Both will destroy them."
"Either they will learn to fight and hurt and kill, or they will learn to be slaves. Both will destroy them."
January 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I'm re-reading the Animorphs books for the first time since 2001 and this scene from The Hork-Bajir Chronicles is just the latest of many moments that took my breath away.
"Either they will learn to fight and hurt and kill, or they will learn to be slaves. Both will destroy them."
"Either they will learn to fight and hurt and kill, or they will learn to be slaves. Both will destroy them."
#recommendabookwednesday #booksky
Today's recommendation is for fans of short fiction. Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. is probably the best short story collection I've read in the last couple years.
Today's recommendation is for fans of short fiction. Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. is probably the best short story collection I've read in the last couple years.
January 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
#recommendabookwednesday #booksky
Today's recommendation is for fans of short fiction. Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. is probably the best short story collection I've read in the last couple years.
Today's recommendation is for fans of short fiction. Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. is probably the best short story collection I've read in the last couple years.