Michael Feinberg
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"He believed that he must, that he could and would recover the good things, the happy things, the easy tranquil things of life. He had made mistakes, but he could overlook these. He had been a fool, but that could be forgiven….Recovery was possible.”
@lageneralista.ca is usually right (except when it comes to judging the quality of a horror movie).
When I was in undergrad (Russian), my uni thought to close some language programs including mine. I was interviewed and argued the need to know a language to study a country’s culture, history and politics. They kept mine open for a while. Knowing a language is like a key - AI can’t unlock that.
You might have heard that the University of Nottingham plans to suspend all languages courses. This is very disappointing and heartbreaking.
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
@lageneralista.ca is usually right (except when it comes to judging the quality of a horror movie).
We watched — and enjoyed — del Toro’s “Frankenstein” last night. But I’m not sure that it does enough to justify a runtime longer than James Whale’s 1931 adaptation and sequel combined.
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We watched — and enjoyed — del Toro’s “Frankenstein” last night. But I’m not sure that it does enough to justify a runtime longer than James Whale’s 1931 adaptation and sequel combined.
Another oppressively gray and rainy day, and another melancholy soundtrack to accompany it.
Low - Try to Sleep [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
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November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Another oppressively gray and rainy day, and another melancholy soundtrack to accompany it.
I’m slowly parsing my way through Stephen Greenblatt’s new book on Christopher Marlowe, and it’s making me wish someone would do a deep study on the relationship between literature and spycraft.
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I’m slowly parsing my way through Stephen Greenblatt’s new book on Christopher Marlowe, and it’s making me wish someone would do a deep study on the relationship between literature and spycraft.
An excellent soundtrack for loafing around on grey and drizzly Sunday morning.
Nick Cave - Skeleton Tree
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November 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
An excellent soundtrack for loafing around on grey and drizzly Sunday morning.
And he didn’t earn that badge, or the company of people who did.
November 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
And he didn’t earn that badge, or the company of people who did.
I never thought that I’d see someone I look forward to reading in the New Yorker requesting more Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr videos.
Can we go back to shirtless guys giving me tips about bar muscle ups please
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I never thought that I’d see someone I look forward to reading in the New Yorker requesting more Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr videos.
Yes, I’m sure it’s right up there with a Lafite-Rothschild.
“Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the exchanges were carrying Trump wines in a statement to Forbes, saying, ‘The brave men and women of the USCG are pleased to be able to buy Trump wine and cider tax free.’”
November 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Yes, I’m sure it’s right up there with a Lafite-Rothschild.
The little guy woke up this morning to the soundtrack of this film; we’re playing some triumphant music to get him in the mood for a new day.
The Brutalist | Official Teaser HD | A24
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November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The little guy woke up this morning to the soundtrack of this film; we’re playing some triumphant music to get him in the mood for a new day.
Wait a second — Kash Patel’s girlfriend lives in Tennessee? How is he able to go visit her with the frequency that a serious relationship requires? Does he have a means of traveling there?
Complaint – #1 in Wilkins v. Parker (D. Utah, 2:25-cv-00987) – CourtListener.com
COMPLAINT Jury Demanded against Samuel B Parker with filing fee previously paid (Filing fee $405, receipt number AUTDC-5603304) filed by Alexis Wilkins. (Clemens, Ammon) Modified by adding the civil f...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Wait a second — Kash Patel’s girlfriend lives in Tennessee? How is he able to go visit her with the frequency that a serious relationship requires? Does he have a means of traveling there?
I’d say that we need to take Ross Douthat’s opinions less seriously, but then again, I don’t know a soul — left or right — who gives them a single thought.
I was taught growing up that decent people don’t cope in public like this but I guess it’s a different era
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I’d say that we need to take Ross Douthat’s opinions less seriously, but then again, I don’t know a soul — left or right — who gives them a single thought.
Oz Perkins is easily the most interesting and skilled director currently working in the horror genre, and I absolutely cannot wait to see this.
Final trailer for Osgood Perkins’ “KEEPER” is a true creeper. https://ow.ly/8S6250XnwqY
Final trailer for Osgood Perkins’ “KEEPER” is a true creeper - Rue Morgue
Lots of horror luminaries are speaking up for this one.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Oz Perkins is easily the most interesting and skilled director currently working in the horror genre, and I absolutely cannot wait to see this.
I want to make sure people understand what a big deal this statement is: the FBIAA is only effective inasmuch as it preserves access to and a relationship with the Director. If it is articulating these concerns this forcefully, explicitly referencing Patel, things are much worse than people realize.
FBI agents rip Kash Patels' firings: "erratic and arbitrary retribution"
The agents association urged Patel to "deal in facts," in line with industry standards.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I want to make sure people understand what a big deal this statement is: the FBIAA is only effective inasmuch as it preserves access to and a relationship with the Director. If it is articulating these concerns this forcefully, explicitly referencing Patel, things are much worse than people realize.
You know, I’m aware this isn’t the most important point, but based on the photos, the officer appears to have been wearing a plate carrier. I’m pretty sure he didn’t feel the impact or its explosion.
(But in fairness, they are difficult to clean; I mean, you can’t just drop it off at the laundry.)
(But in fairness, they are difficult to clean; I mean, you can’t just drop it off at the laundry.)
The officer Sandwich Guy is charged with assaulting testifies that he could feel the impact of the sandwich through his ballistic vest, and it “exploded all over my uniform.” He says he could “smell the onions and the mustard.”
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
You know, I’m aware this isn’t the most important point, but based on the photos, the officer appears to have been wearing a plate carrier. I’m pretty sure he didn’t feel the impact or its explosion.
(But in fairness, they are difficult to clean; I mean, you can’t just drop it off at the laundry.)
(But in fairness, they are difficult to clean; I mean, you can’t just drop it off at the laundry.)
I know that there is going to be a lot of criticism and vitriol directed at Cheney today — particularly on this site — but we should endeavor to recognize when those with whom we disagree, however vehemently, stand up and do the right thing. We won’t defeat authoritarianism if we can’t do that.
He Knows It
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November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I know that there is going to be a lot of criticism and vitriol directed at Cheney today — particularly on this site — but we should endeavor to recognize when those with whom we disagree, however vehemently, stand up and do the right thing. We won’t defeat authoritarianism if we can’t do that.
Just so I'm clear, is one of the benefits of becoming a “Special Attorney” access to a time machine? Will it allow Halligan to ameliorate the fact that her initial presentment was — in all likelihood — not legally valid based on her irregular appointment?
November 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Just so I'm clear, is one of the benefits of becoming a “Special Attorney” access to a time machine? Will it allow Halligan to ameliorate the fact that her initial presentment was — in all likelihood — not legally valid based on her irregular appointment?
“Bulwarks? We don’t need no stinkin’ bulwarks!"
Tim and I discuss CBS's editing of Trump on 60 minutes, Trump's corrumption, how opposing Trump can united Dems of left and center, and why 2026 will be a referendum on Trump.
Plus: Tim's shocking ignorance about the 1948 movie classic, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
youtu.be/syYGB0fNe1s?...
Plus: Tim's shocking ignorance about the 1948 movie classic, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
youtu.be/syYGB0fNe1s?...
Trump’s Corruption Is So Gigantic That People Can’t Grasp It (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
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November 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
“Bulwarks? We don’t need no stinkin’ bulwarks!"
If this is even a fraction as good as anything else he’s done, I’m blocking off that weekend. And I know that “In the Mood for Love” gets all the laurels, but “2046” damn near moved me to tears.
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Wong Kar Wai's first-ever TV series BLOSSOMS SHANGHAI will premiere exclusively on the Criterion Channel beginning November 24!
Wong Kar Wai's first-ever TV series BLOSSOMS SHANGHAI will premiere exclusively on the Criterion Channel beginning November 24!
November 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
If this is even a fraction as good as anything else he’s done, I’m blocking off that weekend. And I know that “In the Mood for Love” gets all the laurels, but “2046” damn near moved me to tears.
It’s just a shame that his compatriot Andre Gregory’s appearances on The OC were left on the cutting room floor.
Wally Shawn! From My Dinner with Andre to Clueless to Gossip Girl to playwriting, he's done it all.
On the other site, an 18-year-old Zohran canvasser described the legendary Wallace Shawn as "the actor who plays Dr. Sturgis on Young Sheldon" which is honestly adorable
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
It’s just a shame that his compatriot Andre Gregory’s appearances on The OC were left on the cutting room floor.
I’ve obviously pre-ordered this already, but the fact that there’s no 4K version is a bit of a travesty.
“CHAIN REACTIONS” doc coming to Blu-ray with eight (!) versions of the original “TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE” https://ow.ly/e7Hb50XlVnc
“CHAIN REACTIONS” doc coming to Blu-ray with eight (!) versions of the original “TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE” - Rue Morgue
You’ve likely never seen the Tobe Hooper classic quite like this.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’ve obviously pre-ordered this already, but the fact that there’s no 4K version is a bit of a travesty.
This is the area in which I grew up, and to see this sort of thuggish authoritarianism afflicting a community which I know to be decent and caring is more heartbreaking than I can articulate.
This is some disturbing ICE Gestapo footage. They point guns at citizens and threaten to shoot them. They punch a guy in the back of the head repeatedly when he’s down and already subdued, then later slam his head into the side of their vehicle.
This took place on 10/31/2025 in Evanston, IL.
This took place on 10/31/2025 in Evanston, IL.
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This is the area in which I grew up, and to see this sort of thuggish authoritarianism afflicting a community which I know to be decent and caring is more heartbreaking than I can articulate.
My greatest hope for AI is that it will develop a way to automatically block any and all stories promoting the technology that show up in any of my feeds.
November 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
My greatest hope for AI is that it will develop a way to automatically block any and all stories promoting the technology that show up in any of my feeds.
I honestly had no idea that the World Series was occurring, and initially assumed this was a reference to Ian Kershaw, the famed scholar of Nazi Germany.
November 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I honestly had no idea that the World Series was occurring, and initially assumed this was a reference to Ian Kershaw, the famed scholar of Nazi Germany.
Reposted by Michael Feinberg
“I am not hungry now,” said the Dark Frog. “I have eaten too many tasty frog children. But after I jump rope one hundred times, I will be hungry again. Then I will eat YOU!”
November 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
“I am not hungry now,” said the Dark Frog. “I have eaten too many tasty frog children. But after I jump rope one hundred times, I will be hungry again. Then I will eat YOU!”
I’m crowd-sourcing a few literary questions:
First, aside from the d’Aulaires’ volume, which we already have, can anyone recommend a treatment of ancient Greek mythology appropriate for small kids? How about any other foundational texts in the canon?
First, aside from the d’Aulaires’ volume, which we already have, can anyone recommend a treatment of ancient Greek mythology appropriate for small kids? How about any other foundational texts in the canon?
October 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I’m crowd-sourcing a few literary questions:
First, aside from the d’Aulaires’ volume, which we already have, can anyone recommend a treatment of ancient Greek mythology appropriate for small kids? How about any other foundational texts in the canon?
First, aside from the d’Aulaires’ volume, which we already have, can anyone recommend a treatment of ancient Greek mythology appropriate for small kids? How about any other foundational texts in the canon?