Russell
@rpbrowning.bsky.social
Fan of digital art, films, games and game making.
In NZ.
Needs to remember to add a profile pic ✅
In NZ.
Needs to remember to add a profile pic ✅
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Russell
@rpbrowning.bsky.social
· Aug 4
Is it too much to want to be the guy standing at he back of the room with an unmarked briefcase in an alien invasion, only to step forward…
“Mr. President, I think you need to see this”
“Mr. President, I think you need to see this”
Lazy Christmas afternoon so here’s my take on Cadbury Favourites ranking:
1. Picnic
2. Boost
3. Moro
4. Crunchie
5. Twirl
6. Dairy Milk
7. Old Gold
8. Caramilk
9. Caramello
Also in the packet:
Cherry Ripe
Turkish Delight
1. Picnic
2. Boost
3. Moro
4. Crunchie
5. Twirl
6. Dairy Milk
7. Old Gold
8. Caramilk
9. Caramello
Also in the packet:
Cherry Ripe
Turkish Delight
December 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Lazy Christmas afternoon so here’s my take on Cadbury Favourites ranking:
1. Picnic
2. Boost
3. Moro
4. Crunchie
5. Twirl
6. Dairy Milk
7. Old Gold
8. Caramilk
9. Caramello
Also in the packet:
Cherry Ripe
Turkish Delight
1. Picnic
2. Boost
3. Moro
4. Crunchie
5. Twirl
6. Dairy Milk
7. Old Gold
8. Caramilk
9. Caramello
Also in the packet:
Cherry Ripe
Turkish Delight
Reposted by Russell
December 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The world is pretty messed up, but I did manage to order a gift off Etsy that was delivered from Poland to NZ in time for Christmas - so I’ll take a small win!
Here’s the seller:
www.etsy.com/shop/Lampart...
Here’s the seller:
www.etsy.com/shop/Lampart...
www.etsy.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The world is pretty messed up, but I did manage to order a gift off Etsy that was delivered from Poland to NZ in time for Christmas - so I’ll take a small win!
Here’s the seller:
www.etsy.com/shop/Lampart...
Here’s the seller:
www.etsy.com/shop/Lampart...
This Christmas remember, wrapping individual Lego pieces exponentially increases the number of gifts you can give.
Also works for jigsaw puzzles and stationery sets.
Also works for jigsaw puzzles and stationery sets.
December 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This Christmas remember, wrapping individual Lego pieces exponentially increases the number of gifts you can give.
Also works for jigsaw puzzles and stationery sets.
Also works for jigsaw puzzles and stationery sets.
Having just watched both Home Alones 1 & 2; I, as with many other internet peeps, mused on the criminal undertakings of one Kevin McCallister - psychopath extraordinaire.
He progresses from minor shoplifting in HA1 to attempted premeditated murd3r in HA2!
One legal take:
youtu.be/Dz7HUEUVbf4?...
He progresses from minor shoplifting in HA1 to attempted premeditated murd3r in HA2!
One legal take:
youtu.be/Dz7HUEUVbf4?...
Laws Broken: Home Alone
YouTube video by LegalEagle
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Having just watched both Home Alones 1 & 2; I, as with many other internet peeps, mused on the criminal undertakings of one Kevin McCallister - psychopath extraordinaire.
He progresses from minor shoplifting in HA1 to attempted premeditated murd3r in HA2!
One legal take:
youtu.be/Dz7HUEUVbf4?...
He progresses from minor shoplifting in HA1 to attempted premeditated murd3r in HA2!
One legal take:
youtu.be/Dz7HUEUVbf4?...
The average person swallows 3-4 eldritch horrors in their sleep per year
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The average person swallows 3-4 eldritch horrors in their sleep per year
So the President of the United States of America today used his Presidential Address to… hold a rally?
December 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
So the President of the United States of America today used his Presidential Address to… hold a rally?
Imaging an NZ Christmas Anchorman-style rumble between Cookie Time sellers, Cherry sellers, and the Girl Guides
December 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Imaging an NZ Christmas Anchorman-style rumble between Cookie Time sellers, Cherry sellers, and the Girl Guides
Hunger Games movies viewing order:
The Hunger Games
THG: Catching Fire
THG: Mockingjay Part 1
THG: Mockingjay Part 2
District 9
THG: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Hunger Games
THG: Catching Fire
THG: Mockingjay Part 1
THG: Mockingjay Part 2
District 9
THG: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Hunger Games movies viewing order:
The Hunger Games
THG: Catching Fire
THG: Mockingjay Part 1
THG: Mockingjay Part 2
District 9
THG: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Hunger Games
THG: Catching Fire
THG: Mockingjay Part 1
THG: Mockingjay Part 2
District 9
THG: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Princess Bride is my favourite film. Very sad. Rest in peace Mr Reiner
An incredible list. Losing Rob Reiner is a tragedy on so many levels. #RIP
December 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The Princess Bride is my favourite film. Very sad. Rest in peace Mr Reiner
Microsoft: “We’ve embedded AI into everything you do”
Everyone: “Hey that’s cool but could you instead fix Word tables, remember language preferences, kill the intrusive ads, and you know just align the UX of all your products?”
Microsoft: “Best we can do is totally screw Task Manager performance”
Everyone: “Hey that’s cool but could you instead fix Word tables, remember language preferences, kill the intrusive ads, and you know just align the UX of all your products?”
Microsoft: “Best we can do is totally screw Task Manager performance”
December 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Microsoft: “We’ve embedded AI into everything you do”
Everyone: “Hey that’s cool but could you instead fix Word tables, remember language preferences, kill the intrusive ads, and you know just align the UX of all your products?”
Microsoft: “Best we can do is totally screw Task Manager performance”
Everyone: “Hey that’s cool but could you instead fix Word tables, remember language preferences, kill the intrusive ads, and you know just align the UX of all your products?”
Microsoft: “Best we can do is totally screw Task Manager performance”
My main complaint about Wake Up Dead Man is that Benoit Blanc didn’t feel “Benoit Blanc-y” enough.
Which is a purely subjective rating I cannot define. More Benoit Blanc!
Which is a purely subjective rating I cannot define. More Benoit Blanc!
December 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
My main complaint about Wake Up Dead Man is that Benoit Blanc didn’t feel “Benoit Blanc-y” enough.
Which is a purely subjective rating I cannot define. More Benoit Blanc!
Which is a purely subjective rating I cannot define. More Benoit Blanc!
Netflix NZ is removing Star Trek:NG and Voyager (also DS9?) shortly.
WHY???!!
Because some stupid licensing agreement will be expiring, which helps no one, including Netflix.
What was the streaming promise again?
WHY???!!
Because some stupid licensing agreement will be expiring, which helps no one, including Netflix.
What was the streaming promise again?
December 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Netflix NZ is removing Star Trek:NG and Voyager (also DS9?) shortly.
WHY???!!
Because some stupid licensing agreement will be expiring, which helps no one, including Netflix.
What was the streaming promise again?
WHY???!!
Because some stupid licensing agreement will be expiring, which helps no one, including Netflix.
What was the streaming promise again?
Reposted by Russell
The Quiet Earth on the big screen.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL AROOGAH AROOGAH
ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/119...
THIS IS NOT A DRILL AROOGAH AROOGAH
ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/119...
The Quiet Earth (1985) 35mm 40th Anniversary - Wed 17 Dec 7:30 PM - Hollywood Avondale
Buy tickets to The Quiet Earth (1985) 35mm 40th Anniversary at Hollywood Avondale on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 7:30 PM
ticketing.oz.veezi.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The Quiet Earth on the big screen.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL AROOGAH AROOGAH
ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/119...
THIS IS NOT A DRILL AROOGAH AROOGAH
ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/119...
Reposted by Russell
Boom.
The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Social Media Ban
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Boom.
Netflix does not know how to make films, nor do they care. It’s only about IP ownership
December 7, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Netflix does not know how to make films, nor do they care. It’s only about IP ownership
I watched a special screening of Lawrence of Arabia at the Civic in Auckland - with intermission - and it was glorious
December 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I watched a special screening of Lawrence of Arabia at the Civic in Auckland - with intermission - and it was glorious
This week I experienced the inverse of the Inglourious Basterds meme, as a German team member indicted “three” with her two fingers and thumb, but was mis-interpreted as “two” (ignoring the thumb) by a NZ colleague
December 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This week I experienced the inverse of the Inglourious Basterds meme, as a German team member indicted “three” with her two fingers and thumb, but was mis-interpreted as “two” (ignoring the thumb) by a NZ colleague
When Batman gets a new Batmobile, does he go:
“I wonder what this button does?
Oh, seat warmers. Nice.”
“I wonder what this button does?
Oh, seat warmers. Nice.”
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
When Batman gets a new Batmobile, does he go:
“I wonder what this button does?
Oh, seat warmers. Nice.”
“I wonder what this button does?
Oh, seat warmers. Nice.”
Has Embracer Group done anything positive for the gaming industry?
Eidos Montreal hit with more layoffs, working as support studio with most projects seemingly canceled
➡️ insider-gaming.com/eidos-montre...
This follows prior layoffs back March when 75 devs were let go. Embracer previously canceled a new Deus Ex game early last year
➡️ insider-gaming.com/eidos-montre...
This follows prior layoffs back March when 75 devs were let go. Embracer previously canceled a new Deus Ex game early last year
December 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Has Embracer Group done anything positive for the gaming industry?
Found out today that women’s sportswear is impossible to buy for at usual stores (unless you want leggings or track pants)
Rebel Sport nah
Farmers no
Warehouse ha
Stirling Sport not even close
But you can buy one pair of really badly reviewed pants online at Lululemon for $199…
😡
Rebel Sport nah
Farmers no
Warehouse ha
Stirling Sport not even close
But you can buy one pair of really badly reviewed pants online at Lululemon for $199…
😡
November 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Found out today that women’s sportswear is impossible to buy for at usual stores (unless you want leggings or track pants)
Rebel Sport nah
Farmers no
Warehouse ha
Stirling Sport not even close
But you can buy one pair of really badly reviewed pants online at Lululemon for $199…
😡
Rebel Sport nah
Farmers no
Warehouse ha
Stirling Sport not even close
But you can buy one pair of really badly reviewed pants online at Lululemon for $199…
😡
A great example of how not to have character continuity between (deliberate) sequels
A decade on, the villainous Snoke could be seen as a symbol of the Star Wars sequel trilogy’s fundamental flaw. We take a look back.
filmstories.co.uk/features/sta...
filmstories.co.uk/features/sta...
Star Wars | The mystery of Snoke, 10 years on
A decade on, the villainous Snoke could be seen as a symbol of the Star Wars sequel trilogy’s fundamental flaw. We take a look back.
filmstories.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A great example of how not to have character continuity between (deliberate) sequels
I played the heck out of this on my early PC.
dig dug, print ad, imagery, arcade (1982) archive.org/details/Elec...
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I played the heck out of this on my early PC.
Where, and I’m completely serious, can I watch the Babylon 5 tv series in the year of our Lord 2025
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Where, and I’m completely serious, can I watch the Babylon 5 tv series in the year of our Lord 2025