Joseph Elliott
@thankyoumoondog.bsky.social
Movies/music/chess My music: http://zabie.bandcamp.com My films: http://vimeo.com/user3135137 He/Him
My daughter listens to a lot of Brian Eno
December 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
My daughter listens to a lot of Brian Eno
A Fond Face From The Past
A climactic monologue prevents this wartime short from escaping the label of propaganda but Naruse adds wrinkles along the way. Undeniably beautiful/nuanced portrait of a family separated by war, exploring how newsreels (propaganda) impact those at home.
A climactic monologue prevents this wartime short from escaping the label of propaganda but Naruse adds wrinkles along the way. Undeniably beautiful/nuanced portrait of a family separated by war, exploring how newsreels (propaganda) impact those at home.
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A Fond Face From The Past
A climactic monologue prevents this wartime short from escaping the label of propaganda but Naruse adds wrinkles along the way. Undeniably beautiful/nuanced portrait of a family separated by war, exploring how newsreels (propaganda) impact those at home.
A climactic monologue prevents this wartime short from escaping the label of propaganda but Naruse adds wrinkles along the way. Undeniably beautiful/nuanced portrait of a family separated by war, exploring how newsreels (propaganda) impact those at home.
Moment of Terror
I respect how much he hates cars. Thorny exploration of class, selfishness, self preservation. No one but the children are innocent and the limits of sympathy for anyone else are tested. Moments of inspired style, moments of tired clunkiness. Great drunk scene
I respect how much he hates cars. Thorny exploration of class, selfishness, self preservation. No one but the children are innocent and the limits of sympathy for anyone else are tested. Moments of inspired style, moments of tired clunkiness. Great drunk scene
December 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Moment of Terror
I respect how much he hates cars. Thorny exploration of class, selfishness, self preservation. No one but the children are innocent and the limits of sympathy for anyone else are tested. Moments of inspired style, moments of tired clunkiness. Great drunk scene
I respect how much he hates cars. Thorny exploration of class, selfishness, self preservation. No one but the children are innocent and the limits of sympathy for anyone else are tested. Moments of inspired style, moments of tired clunkiness. Great drunk scene
Got published 👍
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Got published 👍
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka (1950):
Three romantic comedies, light possibly to a fault, but I’m a sucker for an omnibus and feel-good Naruse. The middle segment where a nudie show comes to town and causes a stir is the best. Mifune as an awkward romantic in the final part is superb.
Three romantic comedies, light possibly to a fault, but I’m a sucker for an omnibus and feel-good Naruse. The middle segment where a nudie show comes to town and causes a stir is the best. Mifune as an awkward romantic in the final part is superb.
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka (1950):
Three romantic comedies, light possibly to a fault, but I’m a sucker for an omnibus and feel-good Naruse. The middle segment where a nudie show comes to town and causes a stir is the best. Mifune as an awkward romantic in the final part is superb.
Three romantic comedies, light possibly to a fault, but I’m a sucker for an omnibus and feel-good Naruse. The middle segment where a nudie show comes to town and causes a stir is the best. Mifune as an awkward romantic in the final part is superb.
Dancing Girl (1951):
The affair at the centre is the least interesting part—the men are uncharacteristically simplistic—but seeing its effect ripple through this little world of dancers is where Naruse shines. Staging/camera movement surprisingly energetic, reminiscent of his 30s work.
The affair at the centre is the least interesting part—the men are uncharacteristically simplistic—but seeing its effect ripple through this little world of dancers is where Naruse shines. Staging/camera movement surprisingly energetic, reminiscent of his 30s work.
November 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Dancing Girl (1951):
The affair at the centre is the least interesting part—the men are uncharacteristically simplistic—but seeing its effect ripple through this little world of dancers is where Naruse shines. Staging/camera movement surprisingly energetic, reminiscent of his 30s work.
The affair at the centre is the least interesting part—the men are uncharacteristically simplistic—but seeing its effect ripple through this little world of dancers is where Naruse shines. Staging/camera movement surprisingly energetic, reminiscent of his 30s work.
Not used to getting messages like this after a game.
October 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Not used to getting messages like this after a game.
This was so cool
October 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This was so cool
I have a powerful affinity for mallards. They bring me peace like almost nothing else. I like to give them oats and listen to them laugh at each other.
October 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I have a powerful affinity for mallards. They bring me peace like almost nothing else. I like to give them oats and listen to them laugh at each other.
women don't like the vehicle...
October 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
women don't like the vehicle...
The use of empty space will soon prove to be a practical one, established for a flurry of incoming gags, but for a moment at the start of The Vagabond it seems like Chaplin is just getting weird with it. One of the nicer frames in his Mutual catalogue.
October 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The use of empty space will soon prove to be a practical one, established for a flurry of incoming gags, but for a moment at the start of The Vagabond it seems like Chaplin is just getting weird with it. One of the nicer frames in his Mutual catalogue.
There Was a Father
June 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
There Was a Father
Released 25 years ago. A totally original masterpiece. One of the most important albums in my life. And then over the next few years they topped it again and again.
March 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Released 25 years ago. A totally original masterpiece. One of the most important albums in my life. And then over the next few years they topped it again and again.
Fun with looper pedals before bed
March 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Fun with looper pedals before bed
Sharing once more then I’m done for a long time, promise. Here’s a bit of a tune on the album called “merrier” with some pictures of Jean Arthur (featured on the album cover) and Joel McCrea filmed through glasses and jars of water.
March 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Sharing once more then I’m done for a long time, promise. Here’s a bit of a tune on the album called “merrier” with some pictures of Jean Arthur (featured on the album cover) and Joel McCrea filmed through glasses and jars of water.
For the best experience I recommend getting into bed or lying on the couch or the floor. Let your mind wander a little.
March 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
For the best experience I recommend getting into bed or lying on the couch or the floor. Let your mind wander a little.
I downloaded RedNote and within about five minutes it showed me this. I can’t be using this thing, it’s too powerful.
January 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I downloaded RedNote and within about five minutes it showed me this. I can’t be using this thing, it’s too powerful.
Hairy anglerfish and Antonov An-2, two neat things I now know quite a lot about.
January 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Hairy anglerfish and Antonov An-2, two neat things I now know quite a lot about.
I don’t play this kind of stuff anymore but my right hand is still pretty quick when it needs to be.
January 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I don’t play this kind of stuff anymore but my right hand is still pretty quick when it needs to be.
The other guitar player was way better than me. I used to present a nearly finished tune to the band and then they’d go nuts with it. When I think of those songs I’m almost always thinking of their work, not mine.
January 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The other guitar player was way better than me. I used to present a nearly finished tune to the band and then they’d go nuts with it. When I think of those songs I’m almost always thinking of their work, not mine.