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Multitwitch (livestreaming)
by JustHatched- 1 follower
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We all watch DC and the H2H's plus other crew member streams off and on, but we also would like to see what the other folks who are streaming as well. I was watching a R* stream a bit back and it was switching from one player to another so I done a bit of searching to figure how they were doing it, I haven't got that far yet but I did find multitwitch.tv Here is a sample of mine, DC's, Jag's, and Jesse's streams on one page http://multitwitch.tv/justhatched93/DavidCore89/LV_Jag/domesticjesse/ Anyone can do this, simple go to mutlitwitch.tv then add the names of each stream you want to view with a / mark between them.
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The REAL Los Santos (Pic Heavy)
by Jaggy- 1 follower
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Torrid & I just got back from a weekend in Los Angeles/Santa Monica. We went to see the Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, and Venice Beach. It was really cool. It was amazing to see how much detail Rockstar put into the video game. Obviously there are some difference, but for the most part, it's almost spot on. Pics will be in spoiler tags for those of you not on a computer. These are not all of my pictures. I took about 287 pictures and quite a chunk of those are family pictures. I'm just sharing some of my favorites. Hollywood sign as seen from Griffith Park. Some pictures from the observatory: Santa Monica (Del Perro):
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This thing weirds LV_Jag out
by Torrid- 8 replies
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For those of you in G's PS4 playlist tonight wondering what LV was talking about, this is the toy that was freaking her out while playing.
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Swedish language
by Cevin8- 1 follower
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THE 17 FUNNIEST EXPRESSIONS IN SWEDISH (AND HOW TO USE THEM) 1. A Swede doesn’t tell someone to “take a hike”… he tells someone to “throw themselves in the wall.” (Släng dig i väggen) 2. A Swede doesn’t “beat around the bush”… he “walks like the cat around hot porridge.” (Gå som katten kring het gröt) 3. A Swede doesn’t tell you to “chill”… he asks you to “tag down.” (Tagga ned) 4. A Swede doesn’t say ”no worries” if everything is alright… he tells you there is “no cow on the ice.” (Ingen ko på isen) 5. Alternatively he tells you there is “no danger on the roof.” (Ingen fara på taket) 6. A Swede is not ”wasted”… he is “round under his feet.” (Rund under fötterna) 7…
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Life Stories.
by Mailbox_Bomber- 1 reply
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Personally I love telling stories. Whether they be serious or funny I always like to hear the experiences other people have had. It brings a certain human element to internet folk. I shall begin with one of my best... The Fireworks story... One of my two friends in high school we all called "Shrek" because he was a big, mean son of a bitch. Him and I were a couple of natural born trouble makers, Him blatant, me behind the scenes who was was never suspected. Our back story would take a books worth of text to tell, so I'll get on with it. One night about 1am I get the genius idea to scare the hell out of him. So I pile myself, my sister, her father, and a mutual friend…
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Mini Jag Knows XDBX
by Jaggy- 1 follower
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You all have corrupted my child! This is generally how she is throughout the day. I was just lucky enough to get it on video today. Sorry about the fussy baby, she was sitting on my lap while filming.
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English from around the world
by ScottyB- 1 follower
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Each country has their own slang and meanings for certain words. Post up a phrase or word that is commonly misinterpreted by foreigners and let the next person guess it! Ill start with something that is common to say in Australia which I caught myself saying the other day and figured most of you wouldnt know haha. Phrase - Off Chops In a sentence - You're off chops. (add a few profanities to make it sound more Aussie haha) Anyone know what it means?
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Lunar Eclipse Oct 8 AM in NA.
by furdog- 1 follower
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Anybody else waking up extra early tomorrow (Oct 8) to check out the lunar eclipse? http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/total-lunar-eclipse-09262014/ My daughter informed me that she needed to get to bed early tonight so that I could wake her up at 5:15 am CST in the morning to check this out.
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How do you view the website while gaming?
by ScottyB- 1 follower
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This is just a quick poll to see how everyone uses this site while gaming. If I have missed any options let me know and I'll add it Thanks!
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What is the meaning of life?
by ScottyB- 19 replies
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What, to you, is the meaning of life? I guess this age old question is impossible to answer, but I'm sure that in all your years spent on this planet that you have thought about it, and hopefully come up with some answers. I am not religious, but I am open to the idea of a higher power. Until I actually experience something in front of me, or have hard evidence, I will find it hard to believe which means I am left all on my lonesome to discover what it's all about. At the end of it all, it seems rather pointless if you just cease to exist.. It would make sense that something else happens but as I said, i can't just believe, unless I can experience it for myself. That …
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Everyday tips
by Lann- 1 follower
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If you like me have a air/air pump for heating, two cats, a big family and not enough $ to hire someone, this could be your future good friend: It is actually very useful and smart, and can be programmed to run while you are at work or in Los Santos. Neato
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Do you enjoy your job?
by ScottyB- 2 followers
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1. What do you do and do you enjoy your job? If so why? 2. Do you run your own business (or have you)? Do you do this by yourself or with a partner? How do you stay motivated to do it? 3. Assuming most people work for someone else, have you ever consider running your own business? Why or why not? My answers; 1. I am a carpenter and have studied further to become a builder so I can run construction sites. It has its moments as with any job. But more and more I am wondering if I am on the right path or if there is something better. 2. Yes (currently) and by myself. I am struggling with motivation at the moment. I have had a lot of events happen to …
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Peace and Quiet?
by DavidCore89- 1 follower
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I guess most people have heard of the quietest place on earth: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/earths-quietest-place-will-drive-you-crazy-in-45-minutes-180948160/?no-ist Apparently when the chamber is dark nobody has ever lasted more than 45 minutes, light enables the ears to adjust to the silence and pressure, thus enabling people to stay in the chamber for over an hour without becoming claustrophobic. It's 99.99% sound absorbent, holds the Guinness World Record as the quietest place on earth at a mind-numbing -9.4 dBA, the silence becomes unbearable and you can even hear your lungs filling with air. It's also possible to start hallucinating if you s…
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Phases of the Moon and Mars Sunset
by JustHatched- 2 replies
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Astronomy interests me, ran across these pic, thought they were cool - Mars Sunset
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What color is this dress? 1 2
by SeymorScagneti- 2 followers
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Can you pass the FBI Special Agent test?
by vishesh_91- 10 replies
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http://www.playbuzz.com/scotto/can-you-pass-the-fbi-special-agent-test I Got- Natural Born Special Agent! You were born to be an FBI agent! You were solving cases before you knew the ABC and helping others is in your blood. You also look absolutely HOT in a suit - so it's a win win situation. You're smart, intuitive, friendly and brave. A career with the FBI is perfect for you!
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Which cartoon character are you?
by JustHatched- 1 follower
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http://www.playbuzz.com/ilonac11/which-cartoon-character-are-you According to the test I am Velma from Scooby Doo "You're a brave lab rat, a strong woman and a kind person ! Your family and friends are what matters to you. Everyone around you can rely on you for your caring and responsible way of thinking. But sometimes you blend in and people forget about you, although you don't like being alone. You're quite an introvert, but you manage to meet more people and find your way in society. You don't like much hanging out and getting drunk, even though you like testing your limits. Anyway, you became mature and down-to-earth thanks to your many own experiences of…
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Matusware's Blog - Matusware`s Garage
by RSCnet- 0 replies
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i like cars and motorcycles (this aint suprise, i am a dude) in GTA Online i stopped gathering vehicles for racing purposes mainly cause i dont race that much or join playlists that much, so i sold all my "racing cars", and i started collecting cars that i like or are "rare" so what do i have? GARAGE ONE: "Matusware Customs" 1# Romero Hearse Made by Albany & Chariot this thing is Powered By MY VICTIMS BLÖÖD *Sinister Laugh* it is RWD and weights 2 tons (without coprses) this is a Legend From Days of Vice City i never used it very much but hey it is part of history also its only vehicle from Chariot factory 2# Buffalo S Made By Bravado Eng…
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Which type of gamer are you?
by JustHatched- 2 followers
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The Hater: Taunted and teased as a child for the gaming hobby, this gamer grows up resentful and would rather not leave his or her gaming dungeon (comfort) and be forced to interact with other people. This gamer may see the world as one giant joke, is well-aware of its hypocrisy, and is well-informed about examples. He or she is thrilled when around people that feel the same, or at least share their very specific likes/genre/series. While not necessarily close-minded when it comes to games, they feel most at home with a specific brand and system. Tough to penetrate the defenses, but haters can be some of the most loyal friends. The Jock: This gamer will never admit …
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Ever bought owt decent......
by Pb76- 1 follower
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........from a pound shop (or dollar store)?
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My dad passed away this morning. I'm so lost and sad that I didn't get to say goodbye and it was so sudden and unexpected. Take care of yourselves so you don't leave loved ones behind early. He only met his youngest granddaughter once. Mr. Jag & I will be away for awhile.
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i found few "facts" about my country and funny as they seem to be i can confirm they are true...more or less i included what is true or what is false etc someone sits next to you on the bus ...Entire trip ruined (true) awkward silence? ...Way of life (true) no bell on your bike? ...cycle behind pedestrians until they notice you (true xD) introducing yourself to your room mate ...5 months after he moved in (yup) study swedish in school 3 to 6 years ...speaks english in sweden (true) on a trip to tallinn ..speaks finnish to everyone (true) english pronunciation ..."diffikult" (if you ever heard me speaking you have noticed my weird "aksent" xD) stranger sm…
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Name: [GTA 5] Being Bad in Free Roam Category: Random Videos Date Added: 11 February 2015 - 07:05 PM Submitter: G37 Short Description: None Provided GRAND THEFT AUTO V https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/tid=CUSA00419_00 View Video
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Share your talents
by rumdig- 2 followers
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I've always been geared towards finding the good in an individual, locating their talents. What are you talented with? Is it communications, working with your hands, pissing people off, etc. Pick one or a few of your talents to share. I'm rather good at solving problems (not within people) and various aspects of construction.
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i was away long time and i managed to return back to los santos, when i cae back there was some new stuff and i was like norwegian kid in a codfish shop, crew was still the same, few familiar faces were gone but still none or less XDBX was still there, then i went to my garage, oh the glorious be saint murphy my saber was still there with all of my other toys, i took my black bike for a test run...cause picking up car to get your driving skills back is for suckers, as i accelerated like total nutcase i didnt notice the pole that was coming at me in very high speed, as everyone knows when take one on one something that is solid mass like a tree or a wall or in this case a …
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235Rate the Last Film you Watched 2: Electric Boogaloo
Bladerunner (1982) dir Ridley Scott For me, this is one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time. It's a film that has be re-released at least twice. I have seen the original theatrical release, the 1992 Director's Cut, and the 2007 Final Cut. The 1992 version, I think, set the trend for other director's to release Director's cuts of their films. It's certainly the first one I ever saw. However, despite the name, Ridley Scott did not have complete control over that version. He did over the 2007 one, and it's that one that I am reviewing. I could not remember the differences to the 1992 one without looking them up, but both of the later ones get rid of a voice over (a bit like a 1940s detective film) and different ending that got added to the original after feedback from test audiences (I think). It's based on the Philip K. d*ck novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”. The basics of the plot is the same as the book, but the specific story is very different in places. I would recommend the book to anyone who is a fan of serious sci-fi, but it's the sort of book you need to really concentrate on. It was written in 1968 and set in 2019 when that seemed a long way in the future. The world the story is set in is way more advanced than we are now. Harrison Ford plays Deckard, a retired LA cop, a Bladerunner, who specialises in tracking down and terminating rogue androids, called replicants. These are indistinguishable from real humans to all but the experts. Even people like Dekard can only tell for sure by lengthy interrogation of suspected replicants that is designed to show up lack of emotions that real humans have. Replicants are banned from Earth, only supposed to be used on off-world space colonies. Any that do get found on Earth can be killed on the spot. Deckard is brought back by his boss Bryant (M. Emmet Walsh) and his assistant Gaff (Edward James Olmos) because a group of replicants hijacked a ship that was later found abandoned on Earth. They are believed to be in LA seeking their creator, Mr. Tyrell (Joe Turkel). The replicants, at least those that have not already been eliminated, are lead by Batty (Rutger Hauer) and others are played by Daryl Hannah, Brion Jones and Joanna Cassidy. William Sanderson plays Sebastian, a lonely man with a premature ageing disease who makes his on androids (not realistic or dangerous enough to be classed as replicants) and Sean Young plays Tyrell's PA Rachel. The cast are, overall, good, but Rutger Hauer gives the best performance I ever saw of him as Batty varies from charming, to psychopathic, to child-like fearful naïvety. There is a big plot element to do with Deckard and Rachel that I won't spoil, and various things thrown in that have kept some fans speculating as to the true nature of the various characters. If you know the film you will probably know what I am referring to here. I will say that I don't see in the film all the things that some claim to clearly see, but I see enough to agree with the consensus. Also some of the theories about that do not apply to all versions of the film. The sets and cinematography are stunning. It still looks to me well ahead of its time, as does Ridely Scott's Alien, so to me it shows what great film makers could achieve well before they had access to sort of CGI and AI tech available today. It also has a pretty good modern score from Vangelis. The best scene is the penultimate one, just with Batty and Deckard and includes the famous “tears in the rain” monologue that, apart from a few hundred years of technological development, would not have been out of place in a Shakespeare play. 10 / 10 The theatrical version I would only give an 8 to because, although I have only ever seen it once, I do remember the voice-over annoying me and the altered ending, a little bit added on, pointlessly changes the story.- 1
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1,034Two Brothers Playlist (GTA & RDR)
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Up n Atomizers and NPC traffic on high. Each frog for themself. 5 min. https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/job/gtav/Ontwci9ufUu7sojP2x-DBg- 2
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235Rate the Last Film you Watched 2: Electric Boogaloo
What I Watched This Week #172 (Apr 14-20) Alien dir. Ridley Scott/1979/1h57m One of the greatest sci-fi horror films of all time, Ridley Scott's Alien stars Sigourney Weaver as a member of a deep space mining crew who takes a detour to an SOS message on the long journey back to Earth, finding a crashed ship full of eggs. My favourite thing about this film after seeing it so many times is how worn and lived in the ship is. I totally believe that it's real and functional and that this crew has spent months living in it. The opening sequence where we explore the empty ship while the crew is in cryosleep not only builds tension but allows us to take in the incredible details in the production design. Speaking of design, H.R. Giger's design for the xenomorph is the best in movie history (though the lil guy who bursts out of John Hurt's chest is kinda cute and goofy looking). The aggressively ph*llic look of it works well with the very male perspective fear of r*pe and childbirth. The whole cast is excellent, alongside Weaver and Hurt you have Ian Holm, Harry Dean Stanton and Yaphet Kotto, the latter two making a great comedic double team. 9.5/10 Lime's Film of the Week! Now You See Me dir. Louis Leterrier/2013/1h56m Now You See Me tells the story of a group of Las Vegas magicians known as the Four Horsemen (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco) who rob banks live during their show, distributing the money to their audience. They are being tracked by Mark Ruffalo's FBI agent Rhodes who is determined to uncover their secrets. Totally forgettable fluff, there are some nice moments in here, and I liked the twist at the end even though you can see it coming a mile away. The big trick showpieces are entertaining in that artificial Vegas way that also feels hollow and meaningless. My biggest gripe here is with the four main characters and that I didn't like any of them. Like real magicians I found them to be annoying and so far up their own *sses that I was actively rooting against them every step of the way. The exception is Harrelson, though he comes close at times. There's solid support from Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, with Ruffalo giving the best performance in the film. This is the definition of inoffensive cinematic background noise. 5/10 Cinderella dir. Georges Méliès/1899/6m Georges Méliès here with some more ground breaking work from the dawn of cinema. Not only is this the first film adaptation of Cinderella, it's also the first film adaptation of any fairy tale and also the first film to use dissolves to transition between scenes (with this being his first film with more than one scene). Watching this is to watch the evolution of film in real time, and, like the rest of his work, it's nothing less than magical. This is Méliès becoming more innovative and inventive with his films becoming more complex and technically demanding. The sets and costumes are beautifully detailed and like illustrations come to life. It's amazing to me that a film from the 19th century can still be so magical. 8/10 How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies dir. Pat Boonnitipat/2024/2h7m This family drama/comedy from Thailand stars Putthipong Assaratanakul as M, a lazy young man who has dropped out of college to try and start a streaming career ("wow four viewers" his mother chides early on). When he learns that his grandmother (Usha Seamkhum) has cancer he thinks that he can weasel his way to the top of her will by moving in with her to care for her. A tender and gentle film that also surprises with some pretty dark humour, I found this to be incredibly charming with two excellent lead performances from Assaratanakul and Seamkhum. Seamkhum is particularly impressive in her late in life film debut as the wily old woman who sees through all the bullsh*t from her grandson, but also sees something of herself in him. The plot is fairly predictable - of course the two will grow closer to each other and form a real bond by the time she dies - but the journey to that point, and the touching epilogue, I really enjoyed. There's a lot of family drama with the grandmother's children but it always feels close to reality and not emotionally manipulative or overly melodramatic at any point. 9/10 Shock Treatment dir. Jim Sharman/1981/1h34m Shock Treatment is a sequel to one of my all time favourite films, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and picks up with Brad and Janet (now played by Cliff DeYoung and Jessica Harper) a few years later with their marriage now on the rocks. To rectify this they appear on a TV show with the result being Brad getting committed to a psychiatric hospital run by Dr. Cosmo McKinley (Richard O'Brien) and Janet getting groomed for superstardom. This is perhaps even more bizarre than Rocky Horror, certainly more cynical, with the world now seeming to exists as a series of TV shows, a live studio audience never leaving, sleeping in their seats as the film happens on screens all around them. It's a strange dystopia that seems to predict the dominance TV would have over our lives to an even greater extent in the era of commercialism and Reganomics. If there's not a camera on you then you don't exist, like the antithesis of Rocky Horror's theme of "don't dream it, be it". Many of the Rocky Horror cast returns with the exception of Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as Janet and Brad (though DeYoung and especially Harper do an excellent job in the roles) and most notably Tim Curry. I kept imagining him in the role played by Barry Humphries (most famous for playing Dame Edna Everage), a garishly sleazy host called Bert Schnick. Humphries is great, but we all know Curry would have been better. Another slight let down for me is the soundtrack. As a musical this doesn't really compare with Rocky Horror, though there are some catchy tunes in there, the main theme still popping into my head occasionally. 9/10 #21xoxo dir. Sine Ozbilge, Imge Ozbilge/2019/9m This animated short from Belgium shows a girl (Indra de Bruyn) and her experiences with online dating, hooking up with several men before finding a genuine connection. The most striking thing about this film are the visuals, with the film being rotoscoped, a process where live action footage is traced over by animators giving it natural movement, a process used by Disney for Snow White back in 1937. Here it's given a thoroughly modern makeover, with the screen bombarded with text and images and memes representing the experience of being chronically online. The aesthetic also calls to mind pop art of the 60's, showing that the digital world may be new but the problems of finding a partner are anything but. It's at times overwhelming, purposefully so, but there's still a cohesion between all these elements. The ending is a bit on the nose but it's well done, wrapping the whole thing up maybe a bit too neatly. 7/10 Toomas Beneath the Valley of the Wild Wolves dir. Chintis Lundgren, Drasko Ivezic/2019/18m Another animated short, this time from Estonia, this tells the story of Toomas (Drasko Ivezic), a wolf who is fired after turning down his boss's advances. With a wife and children to support he turns to prostitution and then gay p*rn. Meanwhile, his wife Viivi (Chintis Lundgren) is learning some things about herself thanks to militant feminist Alexandra Horn-Eye (Lee Delong). This reminded me a lot of Bug Diner, another charming and cheeky animation about sexuality and relationships starring anthropomorphic animals. That was stop motion while this is animated in a simple yet effective style, the linework wobbling between frames like Doug, the 90's cartoon. Like Bug Diner, this is also a very mature film with more human characters than a lot of live action films that tackle the same subjects. 8.5/10 No Home But Cinema: The Spaces of Chantal Akerman dir. Jessica McGoff/2025/14m (no trailer for this, so here's one for a similar film) This short essay film explores the films of Chantal Akerman through her use of space and locations, how she films them, how she moves through them and what they represent. McGoff doesn't narrate this film, rather her essay is presented as text on the screen over clips from films that illustrate her points. I like this approach and how it's executed. The text isn't presented in blocks but line by line and is edited with the rhythm of the film clips so that they're unobtrusive and allow you to fully immerse in the various worlds of Akerman. This doesn't go too in depth with any of her observations as they are things you will pick up on by just watching the films, but it would work as a good introduction to her and what to look out for in her work. 7/10 Hotel Monterey dir. Chantal Akerman/1973/1h3m (no trailer so have an extended clip) Staying with Chantal Akerman, Hotel Monterey is an observational documentary in which she explores the titular hotel, a cheap one in New York where she stayed when she first moved to the city, from the lobby to the roof. It starts off at night where her camera captures people milling about in the lobby, taking the elevators up and down. She then prowls the corridors like a ghost, her very formally structured compositions bringing out the textures of the grimy yellow walls. Methodically we move upwards until we are on the roof, it is day now, and the feeling of escape is palpable. We do this all in silence, and I mean total silence. No music, no background noise, nothing. Not only does this make us even more aware of what we're seeing on screen, but it also makes us aware of our own environment. An exploration of space is happening on the screen and in real life at the same time and it's kind of amazing once you notice that. It's like Akerman speaking out of time saying here I am, where are you? This also feels like a prelude to her masterful film News From Home, in which she takes the same approach but expands it to the whole city, though this time with sound. This totally isn't for everyone, it's not even close to what you'd call entertaining, but if you give it a chance you'll get so much out of it. 8.5/10- 1
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