Joe Neff
@officialjoeneff.bsky.social
Director Emeritus of The Ohio 24-Hour Science Fiction and Horror Marathons
PhD in Logorrhea
Spinner of tales
https://polyfrenzy.wordpress.com/
PhD in Logorrhea
Spinner of tales
https://polyfrenzy.wordpress.com/
Pinned
Back in 2017, the stunning conclusion to TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN prompted me to write this essay, which is partly an appreciation of the massive impact David Lynch had on my life. Its words still ring true, especially on this day when he passed into whatever is beyond this life. Rest in power, DKL.
Darkness, Future, Past: The Final Mysteries of TWIN PEAKS-THE RETURN
*******************************SPOILERS************************************ “ Don Draper : Nostalgia - it's delicate, but potent....
deadstaebler.blogspot.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Back in 2017, the stunning conclusion to TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN prompted me to write this essay, which is partly an appreciation of the massive impact David Lynch had on my life. Its words still ring true, especially on this day when he passed into whatever is beyond this life. Rest in power, DKL.
To all who celebrate...enjoy!
November 28, 2024 at 4:35 PM
To all who celebrate...enjoy!
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Social media platforms are no more a "public square" than the inside of a grocery store. These are products offered by companies. Robust moderation is the prerogative of any private entity.
Most media companies are happy to purvey propaganda. But they are under no obligation to do so.
Most media companies are happy to purvey propaganda. But they are under no obligation to do so.
November 27, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Social media platforms are no more a "public square" than the inside of a grocery store. These are products offered by companies. Robust moderation is the prerogative of any private entity.
Most media companies are happy to purvey propaganda. But they are under no obligation to do so.
Most media companies are happy to purvey propaganda. But they are under no obligation to do so.
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Alright…I’m here.
November 27, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Alright…I’m here.
Despair and retreat might seem like the only options amidst the current state of the world, but never forget that Navalny walked right back into a life sentence in Moscow because standing up for his convictions and the future of his country mattered more to him than freedom in exile.
Alexei Navalny’s Prison Diaries
The Russian opposition leader’s account of his last years and his admonition to his country and the world.
www.newyorker.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Despair and retreat might seem like the only options amidst the current state of the world, but never forget that Navalny walked right back into a life sentence in Moscow because standing up for his convictions and the future of his country mattered more to him than freedom in exile.
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A favorite gift from a few years back: An original painting depicting the Double R Diner in the style of Edward Hopper. (Ian Herriott, artist.)
November 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM
A favorite gift from a few years back: An original painting depicting the Double R Diner in the style of Edward Hopper. (Ian Herriott, artist.)
Some days....some days...
November 25, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Some days....some days...
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“The Bookseller asked if any of the titles published by Spines have gone on to be bestsellers. Niv said: “Yes, we’ve had several successes.” …When asked for sales volume information they said ‘that data is private and belongs to the author.’”
A great example of how no one can find actual uses for LLMs that aren't scams for grifts. Quite literally the LAST thing publishing needs is MORE manuscripts, especially low quality and unedited AI regurgitations. This isn't a problem being solved.
www.thebookseller.com/news/new-pub...
www.thebookseller.com/news/new-pub...
New publisher Spines aims to 'disrupt' industry by using AI to publish 8,000 books in 2025 alone
A new publisher has claimed it aims to “disrupt” the books industry by publishing 8,000 books in 2025 alone using artificial intelligence.
www.thebookseller.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:50 PM
“The Bookseller asked if any of the titles published by Spines have gone on to be bestsellers. Niv said: “Yes, we’ve had several successes.” …When asked for sales volume information they said ‘that data is private and belongs to the author.’”
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Planning for a Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Planning for a Happy Thanksgiving!
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One thing I find interesting about the echo chamber complaint is that an echo chamber just won a presidential election.
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.
November 23, 2024 at 1:29 AM
One thing I find interesting about the echo chamber complaint is that an echo chamber just won a presidential election.
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
Put aside the convo of whether it’s “good” or “bad” for a moment. The far right has devoted enormous resources + time to building echo chambers & loathes spaces they don’t control
The former English Teacher in me wants to give @theguardian.com all sorts of bonus points for actually reading the book for today's class, something the other major media outlets seem to have considered too onerous. It's a low bar, for sure....but hey!
Trump’s Pentagon pick Hegseth wrote of US military taking sides in ‘civil war’
Defense secretary pick said in 2020 that should Democrats win election the military ‘will be forced to make a choice’
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM
The former English Teacher in me wants to give @theguardian.com all sorts of bonus points for actually reading the book for today's class, something the other major media outlets seem to have considered too onerous. It's a low bar, for sure....but hey!
CECIL B. DEMENTED in 35mm w/John Waters In Person at the Coolidge Corner Theatre was a hoot, with William Castle aficionado Waters buzzing parts of the audience during the post-show Q+A with the Percepto motors left over from the theatre's recent run of THE TINGLER.
November 22, 2024 at 2:45 PM
CECIL B. DEMENTED in 35mm w/John Waters In Person at the Coolidge Corner Theatre was a hoot, with William Castle aficionado Waters buzzing parts of the audience during the post-show Q+A with the Percepto motors left over from the theatre's recent run of THE TINGLER.
Finally saw DAISIES last night, after too many years of skipping screenings for various and sundry reasons. An incredible, gleefully anarchic romp whose stylistic bravado puts most modern art house-leaning films to shame. Essential in this age of grand delusion (to borrow a phrase from Bowie).
November 21, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Finally saw DAISIES last night, after too many years of skipping screenings for various and sundry reasons. An incredible, gleefully anarchic romp whose stylistic bravado puts most modern art house-leaning films to shame. Essential in this age of grand delusion (to borrow a phrase from Bowie).
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In my column today, I go hard against the dangers of search engines "powered" by AI. I'm pissed! prospect.org/politics/202...
Information Corrosion
The destructive threat of AI search
prospect.org
November 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
In my column today, I go hard against the dangers of search engines "powered" by AI. I'm pissed! prospect.org/politics/202...
Name a TV show no one remembers but you:
A more recent entry, but one which got caught in the tailwinds of THE WALKING DEAD's massive success, which refocused AMC on mega-ratings projects at the cost of more eccentric fare. Gone after one season, following a crazy climax and cliffhanger.
A more recent entry, but one which got caught in the tailwinds of THE WALKING DEAD's massive success, which refocused AMC on mega-ratings projects at the cost of more eccentric fare. Gone after one season, following a crazy climax and cliffhanger.
November 20, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Name a TV show no one remembers but you:
A more recent entry, but one which got caught in the tailwinds of THE WALKING DEAD's massive success, which refocused AMC on mega-ratings projects at the cost of more eccentric fare. Gone after one season, following a crazy climax and cliffhanger.
A more recent entry, but one which got caught in the tailwinds of THE WALKING DEAD's massive success, which refocused AMC on mega-ratings projects at the cost of more eccentric fare. Gone after one season, following a crazy climax and cliffhanger.
"Innovation" Uber Alles!
Silicon Valley, the New Lobbying Monster
From crypto to A.I., the tech sector is pouring millions into super PACS that intimidate politicians into supporting its agenda.
www.newyorker.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:29 PM
"Innovation" Uber Alles!
Post your favorite movie poster of all time:
Also framed on my wall. It's haunted me since the day we put it up at the art house cinema I worked at in 1997.
Also framed on my wall. It's haunted me since the day we put it up at the art house cinema I worked at in 1997.
November 18, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Post your favorite movie poster of all time:
Also framed on my wall. It's haunted me since the day we put it up at the art house cinema I worked at in 1997.
Also framed on my wall. It's haunted me since the day we put it up at the art house cinema I worked at in 1997.
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And if you want to get even more worried about the future of film history, read @eddiemuller.bsky.social sounding the alarm here (third answer from bottom). Not sure how many got to that part of the interview, but it's essential. www.moviejawn.com/home/2024/11...
Interview: Eddie Muller of TCM's NOIR ALLEY — Moviejawn
by Rosalie Kicks Editor in Chief and Old Sport Bleak tales, shadowy figures, and cynical characters may await, but with Eddie Muller at my side I could not be more thrilled as I know my eyes will wit...
www.moviejawn.com
November 16, 2024 at 1:37 PM
And if you want to get even more worried about the future of film history, read @eddiemuller.bsky.social sounding the alarm here (third answer from bottom). Not sure how many got to that part of the interview, but it's essential. www.moviejawn.com/home/2024/11...