The last movie you saw Thread
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Oh yes, just generally speaking. Though I have jumped back into the exciting (read: excruciating) search for future worthy candidates. My post was only meant to indicate that I hope that search bears fruit someday .
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I wanna love somebody but I don't know how
I wanna throw my body in the river and drown
-The Decemberists
I wanna throw my body in the river and drown
-The Decemberists
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And it will. 
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Something about Mister Rogers that I was not aware of before the movie is that he was a devoutly Christian man his whole life and explicitly saw his work on the show as part of his spiritual mission as an ordained minister. I found that very interesting because he was consciously doing work that he saw as coming from his Christian beliefs, but as far as I could tell felt very little need to proselytize any specific religious ideas or dogma. Despite never once mentioning the Bible or Jesus, I couldn't help but think that his life ended up enbodying the idea[/] of Jesus that I was always taught better than the actual biblical stories of Jesus ever did for me. (Which is not meant as a slam against Christians; just saying that those Bible stories never resonated much with me.)
I wanna love somebody but I don't know how
I wanna throw my body in the river and drown
-The Decemberists
I wanna throw my body in the river and drown
-The Decemberists
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He saw his mission the way Christians are supposed to see theirs: to share God's unconditional love, without so much as a credit line. He knew why he was doing what he did, but what mattered to him was that he helped people, whether or not they ever associated that help with any religion at all—and whether or not anyone else ever found out about what he did. The point was to help, to make things better, where he could. This is why he is so loved. He was for real.
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
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This video claims he was supportive of at least one gay man quite early on.
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Has anyone seen "Nanette", the one woman show by Hannah Gadsby? Its on Netflix now and pretty powerful.
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Just had to share this here, cuz it says something important about role models and representation for young girls: 
(Note: this is NOT a real Post cover, but a modern one by photographer Al Abbazia. However, the Post DID feature W.W. during WWII in a very similar cover.)
Al Abbazia:
It's beyond gratifying that the granddaughter of William Marston, creator of Wonder Woman, found me and took a special liking of my art piece, saying it honored her family. My daughter, Emily Claire Abbazia (who came up with the concept) and myself thank you Christie Marston
And thank you to the wonderful Shiree Collier for her excellent modeling and Gal Gadot for that pretty face. #wonderwoman — with Shiree Collier.
(Note: this is NOT a real Post cover, but a modern one by photographer Al Abbazia. However, the Post DID feature W.W. during WWII in a very similar cover.)
Al Abbazia:
It's beyond gratifying that the granddaughter of William Marston, creator of Wonder Woman, found me and took a special liking of my art piece, saying it honored her family. My daughter, Emily Claire Abbazia (who came up with the concept) and myself thank you Christie Marston
And thank you to the wonderful Shiree Collier for her excellent modeling and Gal Gadot for that pretty face. #wonderwoman — with Shiree Collier.
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When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
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Here's the WWII cover:
And yes, I know, it's a shame that Wonder Woman has to show so much skin to get featured on a magazine, but we'll let that argument lie for the moment...
And yes, I know, it's a shame that Wonder Woman has to show so much skin to get featured on a magazine, but we'll let that argument lie for the moment...
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When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
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If she wants to show her skin, it’s her business.
She’s a good role model. My daughter dressed up as Wonder Woman for her “superheroes” Birthday party. AND then my aunt, as a surprise, joined her!
Where could I get that poster, sunny?
She’s a good role model. My daughter dressed up as Wonder Woman for her “superheroes” Birthday party. AND then my aunt, as a surprise, joined her!
Where could I get that poster, sunny?
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Go save the world, little one! 
I wanna love somebody but I don't know how
I wanna throw my body in the river and drown
-The Decemberists
I wanna throw my body in the river and drown
-The Decemberists
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Here's the artist's page: http://martiniavenue.com/photos-3/index.html
His art is listed for sale here: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/al-abbazia.html
Unfortunately, the search function for their site sucks bigtime, so you are probably better off contacting the artist directly. The posters are digitally enhanced photos.
I am sure certain people on this board [cough...Frelga...cough] are going to want the Captain Carter poster, too!
Edit: More Agent Carter and Wonder Woman posters here: http://martiniavenue.com/photos-6/index.html
Second edit: I clicked on his Travel Posters, expecting them to be commercial. They are not. They are for places like Hogwarts, King's Landing and Starfleet Academy. One of them features the Tardis, and the one for Brooklyn features Captain America!
What a cool guy!
His art is listed for sale here: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/al-abbazia.html
Unfortunately, the search function for their site sucks bigtime, so you are probably better off contacting the artist directly. The posters are digitally enhanced photos.
I am sure certain people on this board [cough...Frelga...cough] are going to want the Captain Carter poster, too!
Edit: More Agent Carter and Wonder Woman posters here: http://martiniavenue.com/photos-6/index.html
Second edit: I clicked on his Travel Posters, expecting them to be commercial. They are not. They are for places like Hogwarts, King's Landing and Starfleet Academy. One of them features the Tardis, and the one for Brooklyn features Captain America!
What a cool guy!
When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
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Sorry...can't get enough of this!
Here's an idea for a movie someone should pay attention to... http://martiniavenue.com/photos-5/files ... -full.html
Are you listening, Walt Disney?
Here's an idea for a movie someone should pay attention to... http://martiniavenue.com/photos-5/files ... -full.html
Are you listening, Walt Disney?
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When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
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Sunny, those are great!
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
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Remember Vison's Wonder Woman sig picture? Too bad I didn't save it somewhere...
When the night has been too lonely, and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes The Rose.
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Anyone?Alatar wrote:Has anyone seen "Nanette", the one woman show by Hannah Gadsby? Its on Netflix now and pretty powerful.
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Not me. What's it about?
“There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
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No, but I've noted your opinion and will seek it out the next time I'm looking for something new to watch.
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No, but if it's not baseball and came out this year, I probably haven't seen it.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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[OT]It's pretty impressive what the A's are doing.[/OT]
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Right? Right? 15:3 win on Monday (it would have been more, but Rangers put in position players to pitch and no one wants to unload on the poor schmucks). Tuesday, a comeback from 10:2 in the 6th to a 13:10 win. Wednesday, down 5:1 in the 5th, down 5:4 in the 9th with 2 outs and 2 strikes, win 6:5. They have better record than the entire National League and AL Central.Voronwë the Faithful wrote:[OT]It's pretty impressive what the A's are doing.[/OT]
Translation for non-baseball people - a team consisting of mostly young no-name players, started season looking sad, is now winning in a spectacular fashion.
Sorry for another Osgilliation, but right now each game is more dramatic than most movies.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
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