#Astrachan

[fabiansteinhauer]

[pinkwizardd]

In the picture I could see See so clearly Clear as water

[merulast]

To Tokyo by public transport, Day 12

Time for one day off. No really. My feet hurt. The last Days always had one or two stressful Moments. And there is no Train from Astrochan to Aqtau today anyway.

Or. Isn't there?

Right the first thing I found after leaving the hotel to randomly strolling around was this:

Even worse. 10 Minutes later I found the driver by accident. He was making Advertisement for his bus by walking around and shouting the route. Even thought I do not understand Russian I still understood him. And, he gave me his card.

So in case you where looking for an direct and uncomplicated route from Astrachan to Atyrau ... There is it. To bad I allready bought my train ticket. Really :/ But maybe its helpfull to someone else.

Anyway. What else? Basically, since I could not walk too far I was just strolling around in the Mall next to the Hotel. So I picdump some things I found here. Enjoy and see you next time in Kazakhstan.

I really REALLY liked the last one. It had everything that you could wish for and was pretty solid. Plus, the staff was almost amazed that someone from outside of russia came to visit _theyr_ store. Aww !

And last but not least: Some lego.

[thebotanicalarcade]

n199_w1150 by Biodiversity Heritage Library Via Flickr: The Pomological magazine;. London;J. Ridgway.. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/21837509

[onlydylanobrien]

Dylan O’Brien Sets ‘Twinless’ With James Sweeney Directing & Starring; Republic Pictures Takes Global On Three Point Capital & David Permut Production

EXCLUSIVE: Dylan O’Brien is set to headline in James Sweeney‘s dark comedy Twinless, which the latter wrote and will also star in. Republic Pictures has taken global rights to the movie. Cameras are currently rolling on the movie in Portland, OR. O’Brien will executive produce.

The pic follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group. An unlikely bromance develops between them. Twinless follow Sweeney’s directorial debut, Straight Up, which notched the filmmaker a Best First Screenplay nom at the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards.

Three Point Capital is financing the film with Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron and Liz Destro also serving as EPs.

Twinless is produced by Academy Award nominated producer David Permut and Permut Presentations (Hacksaw Ridge, Face/Off) whose most recent Netflix movie, Rustin, garnered Colman Domingo a Best Actor Oscar nomination.

Miky Lee (Parasite) Vice Chairwoman of CJ and who most recently executive produced the Oscar nominated film Past Lives, serves as EP.

Permut Presentations Director Of Development Alex Astrachan co-produces.

Permut said, “I was absolutely knocked out by James’ first film Straight Up and was determined to work with him. I immediately responded to the originality and provocative concept of Twinless. The dark comedy depicts complex characters in such an irreverent, emotional and hysterical way. The chemistry between Dylan, who portrays the role of identical twin brothers, opposite James’ character is absolutely combustible.”

O’Brien’s most recent film is the independent feature Ponyboi, in which he plays a villainous pimp and small-time drug dealer, recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He will next be seen in the upcoming films SNL 1975 (from director Jason Reitman) as Dan Aykroyd, Caddo Lake (from the writing-directing team of Logan George and Celine Held, and producer M. Night Shyamalan), and Anniversary (a thriller co-starring Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Zoey Deutch and Phoebe Dynevor). The $1.7 billion grossing star is well-known to audiences from his work in The Maze Runner franchise, as well as the hit MTV series Teen Wolf.

Permut also recently produced the Paramount+ series hit, Lawman: Bass Reeves from Taylor Sheridan, which stars SAG nominee David Oyelowo. His upcoming high priority slate includes Being Heumann written and directed by Academy Award winner Sian Heder (CODA) at Apple, Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris’ (Little Miss Sunshine) film The Invite, and Face/Off II at Paramount, the sequel to Permut’s 1997 hit film, to be directed by Adam Wingard.

Sweeney is repped by UTA, 2AM and Brecheen Feldman Breimer Silver and Thompson. O’Brien is repped by WME, Principal Entertainment, and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark and Permut is repped by John Tishbi at Pearlman & Tishbi.

Three Point Capital, established in 2009, is a financier and service provider in the film, television, and commercial industries. They have financed over 400 films, including The Butler, Clerks III and the Oscar-winning Manchester by the Sea. They most recently provided funding for the upcoming Michael Keaton starrers Know Goes Away and Goodrich, the Nicholas Cage starrer Longlegs, the Tina Fey/Jon Hamm comedy Maggie Moore(s) and the recent Sundance premiere Rob Peace.

Paramount Global Content Distribution is revitalizing the former Republic Pictures label, originally founded in 1935. The newly branded acquisition label will leverage Paramount Global’s vast worldwide distribution channels, across home entertainment and third-party distribution platforms to distribute a wide range of acquired films. Republic Pictures is an acquisition-only label under Paramount Pictures.

Source: deadline.com

[femmeleatherface]

poto 1925 shooting script: daroga highlights

the daroga apparently has been inside erik's house before, and is very familiar with where he keeps his things:

[416.] INT CORRIDOR BACK OF MIRROR... FAINT GREEN Raoul and the Persian are discovered back of mirror. The Persian motions Raoul to do exactly as he tells him. He pantomimes to Raoul to hold up his hand, Raoul is mystified as to the reason for this but obeys. The Persian tells Raoul hurriedly: "I HAVE BEEN TO THIS HOME ON THE LAKE BEFORE, BUT NOT BY THIS ROAD... AND THIS IS THE ONLY ROAD TONIGHT."

[448.] INT TORTURE CHAMBER... FAINT GREEN Raoul is crying out - wild inarticulate things to Christine - The Persian grasps him by the wrist and sternly indicates for him to keep quiet. The Persian addresses himself toward the overhead window: "WE ARE IN THE TORTURE CHAMBER. THE DOOR IS IN THE WALL FROM WHICH OUR VOICES COME."

[454.] INT. TORTURE CHAMBER FAINT GREEN The Persian is listening to Christine quietly. At the same time he is forcing Raoul to be quiet. The Persian tells Christine: "THE KEYS ARE IN A CHAMOIS BAG HANGING NEAR THE ENTRANCE DOOR."

the daroga is an aloof but kind person who cares about other human beings even if he's mysterious about it:

130-N ANOTHER SECTION OF CELLAR #6 (ROI DE LAHORE SET) As the Persian now wearing his astrachan cap comes toward camera. 130-O SEMI C.V. OF GROUP.. AS IN 30-M As the Persian comes up - a strong contrast in his dress clothes, he sees the tragedy - then shakes his head sadly and says: "POOR DEVIL - HE MUST HAVE OFFENDED THE OPERA GHOST!" BACK: Everyone recoils in horror and dismay - the Persian lets out a deep sigh and exits - they all look after him curiously.

[171.] C.V. IN UPPER BOX The man is mysterious. He is the Persian. He looks down on the scene of the tragedy. [172.] SHOOTING DOWN FROM BOX ON SCENE OF TRAGEDY This is a flash on the Persian as he sees it from box. [172A.] C.V. IN UPPER BOX The Persian shakes his head gravely at what he sees. Then he turns and exits from box.

262. INT. DRESSING ROOM. CORRIDOR TOWARD STAGE As Raoul enters in a blind, jealous anger. At that moment the Persian comes by ext of the cellar. The two almost collide, then stop and look at each other. [263.] MED CLOSE UP RAOUL & PERSIAN AMBER The two men stop and look at each other, just for an instant, one look, but in that look the Persian expresses a friendly compassion for Raoul. The Persian then passes on toward the stage; Raoul looks after him. It strikes Raoul with sudden force that perhaps this Persian is Christine's Angel of Music. Raoul shows his suspicions and again turns toward Christine's dressing room.

[413.] INT. CHRISTINE'S DRESSING ROOM AMBER Raoul enters and finds the room empty. Raoul is filled with oaths and insults. He pounds upon the mirror with his hand, as if he were challenging the phantom behind it. The Persian enters swiftly and closes the door but does not lock it. From this moment the Persian takes command. His movements are definite and direct. He indicates in an authoritative way for Raoul to calm himself and tells him: "I CAN HELP YOU SAVE CHRISTINE DAAE FROM ERICK... IF YOU'LL DO EXACTLY AS I SAY." BACK: The Persian faces Raoul in a manner deliberate and cold though not unfriendly -- Raoul is displeased by his interruption and he says angrily: "WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ERICK?" BACK: The Persian commands Raoul with his eyes and there is a pause. He tells him coldly and without excitement: "I AM THE PERSIAN... ONCE HIS FRIEND. YOU'LL REALIZE HER DANGER WHEN I TELL YOU SHE'S IN THE HANDS OF A DANGEROUS MANIAC WHO ESCAPED FROM A PARIS ASYLUM!"

the daroga is the smartest, most prepared, and most competent person around him at all times:

hands. They enter and Raoul follows the Persian to a little cupboard fastened to the wall. The cupboard contains an emergency outfit consisting of a dark lantern, a hatchet, an ax, a saw and a coil of rope. The cupboard door is removed by the Persian who takes the lantern and lights it.

[519.] A LONGER SHOT FAINT GREEN The Persian pulls the bung stopper of his barrel and the same black powder flows into his hand. He looks at the material in horror, empties it out of his hand and removes the lantern to a safe distance. He then tells Raoul with dread: "IT IS GUNPOWDER!" BACK: Raoul is bewildered but the Persian flies into action.

[532.] INT BOTTOM CELLAR FAINT GREEN CLOSE UP RAOUL AND THE PERSIAN UNDER TRAP A new thought suddenly forces itself upon the Persian and he cries upward with great force: "DON'T TOUCH THE SCORPION!"

he apparently has a mysterious source of income that is never explained, probably because it was cut from the earlier draft that explained his backstory (also, he originally had a proper full introduction):

91. MED. SHOT ON SECOND LANDING OF GRAND STAIRCASE The eyes of all the promenaders suddenly focus on the Persian who comes down a flight of stairs to the landing where he stops and looks about casually. NARRATION A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER WAS THE PERSIAN A REGULAR PATRON OF THE OPERA AND ALWAYS ALONE, WHOSE SOURCE OF INCOME WAS AS MUCH OF AN ENIGMA AS THE MAN HIMSELF. [92.] C.V. OF THE PERSIAN This is a character study of a strange type - he wears a dress suit and carries an astrachan cap. He has olive skin, appears greatly interested in his surroundings but never smiles.

this part:

[341.] MED C.V. IN CROWD As Florine lands on the floor- he picks himself up--- his dignity has suffered, he will have revenge--- he draws his sword and taking off his mask challenges him to come out and fight like a man. He fights the air with his sword... at that instant a man costumed as a jester steps up and taps Florine's shoulder. As Florine turns, the jester takes of his mask revealing the funeral face of the Persian, who in a hushed voice of horror indicates "Do you know what this is?" Florine is very sober. He answers "No Sir." The hushed voice tells him: "THAT WAS THE OPERA GHOST!"

[chic-a-gigot]

Beaux-arts des modes, no. 4, juillet 1937 (New York, Paris, London, Milano, Wien, Bruxelles). Bibliothèque nationale de France

1748 Coat in hairy woollen. Collar and bands in Astrachan lamb, leather belt. — 1748a Wool georgette dress with pale plastron.

[cosmicanger]

geoffrey holder and son leo in the late 1950s. photo by margo astrachan

[fabiansteinhauer]

Raketen County

Kapustin-Jar ist Raketen-Capital, dorthin ziehen die Russen diejenigen deutschen Wissenschaftler, die an der V-2 gebaut haben und nicht mit Wernher von Braun nach Amerika gebracht wurden. Hier bauen die Russen die ersten Raketen. Drum herum ist Raketen County. Von hier aus geht immer geradeaus durch die Steppe bis tief nach Kasachstan hinein, man käme an Weltraumbahnhöfen vorbei. Raketen, Kavier und Melone: das sind die berühmtesten Exportpodukte von hier. Der Hafen von Astrachan ist nicht weit, das kaspische Meer ist nicht weit.

[merulast]

To Tokyo by public transport, Day 11 - Desert Bus

Another day. After an wonderful night I took another taxi up to the central bus station. You could just take the tram as well but ... I was too afraid to miss something.

Getting an ticket for this bus ride was not easy. In the end the page tutu.ru was able to do the job and accept western payment methods. I was not really sure if I had an valid ticket (25€). But lets find out!

The Station

The central Bus Station Nord is an old Soviet building with some makeover, plenty of shops inside and around of it, and an ugly security layer that got added in the last years. So if you want to go to the bus stations itself you need to do the whole Airport security thing. With this Russia tries to secure the inner regional borders.

I had no issues with that. In front of the Station many people will ask you to carry packages for them in a bus. Needless to say that I was not crazy enough to try that.

The bus then arrived 30 minutes early. The usual small Bus thing. This time an Volvo. The driving would later turn out as 'okay' since we never had any cliffs beside us and aaloot of free sign ahead.

An funny thing about the security was, that just 5 minutes after leaving the secured area, we just had a stop on the Mal behind the station to pick up some other people. Well....

(the scheduled stations: city, city, city, city, desert cafe, city)

Desert Journey

The whole journey was pleasant but long. After leaving the south Russian region you will see the Islamic focused side of Russia with many big buildings in the cities as well as various people here and there. I mean, I was never close to this big buildings. But my worldwide experience was that this prestige Buildings are empty most of the time. I wish I could had spend more time in Grosny.

But soon after Grosny the landscape goes down to desert alike states. And its getting ... kind of boring. At least internet works most of the time which is again amazing compared to german standards.

The Bus is scheduled to take 8,5h for the whole things. It turned out to be 11 hours. And I don't think that we lost some time on any point. Even the inner Russian border was smooth.

Arrival

We arrived at about 22 o'clock and the first thing then was that my Hotel, the Orion Hotel, denied to take me in. For some absurd reason that I understood as, that they never had an E-Visa ever before.

So. Where to get an hotel on 22:30? I decided to check into the next hotel that I saw, the Cosmos Hotel. I'm here right now. And its okay. Very expensive for Russian standards but a 4 Star place.

In the end, I spend 120€ (ticket + 2 nights) - The next Train to Atyrau will come by tomorrow.

120€ in plastic: lego 21333. btw here in russia its more then 200€ even with 50% discount.

[whatdoesshedotothem]

Monday 2.. December 1839

8 35/..

2

fine morning F62 ½° on my bedroom table now at 10 5/.. and breakfast – at Russian grammar till now 10 5/.. – breakfast and having a man of 50 who said he was recommended by Mr. Howard – speaking bad French and Russian of which of course I cannot judge – 3/50 without table (nourriture) and 5/. finding his own – i.e. 5/. a day tout compris – not at all likely to suit us – told him to give himself no further trouble – if I wanted him, I would let him know – if not, he would hear no more about it – all this and paying washing bills of last week but one and this last week including the Russian girl ./75 = 20/. – all this took till 11 5/.. – felt as if my cousin was come  went to see   yes decidedly   first time since my being in Russia Mr. Camidge sent us this morning (at breakfast) another batch of newspapers – sent back by his servant the preceding batch and the 2 Quarterly Review – ‘tis now 11 ½ - walked from 12 ¾ to 2 – turnedat our 2nd going from the bottom of the boulevard in returning (left) and walked to the end of the long street in ¼ hour – ¼ hour there and ¼ hour back – home at 2 3/60 – count Panin about 2 10/.. and staid an hour – had heard of an equipage, entre Kibitka and diligence likely to suit us – 140/. and would cost as much more fitting up – gave us some written notices – agreed we have no time to spare, if we wish to reach Astracan [Astrachan’] by snow – wish to be off in a fortnight – sat talking to A- poorly and low – the equipage came for me to look at between 4 and 5 – think it will do very well – wrote note (compliments) to Mr. Mark, dated this evening – should be glad to see him anytime tomorrow or Wednesday anxious to consult him about our intended journey as soon as possible – Leopold to take it early tomorrow morning – ‘Monsieur Monsieur A. Marc Esquire etc. etc. etc.’ dinner at 6 5/.. to near 7 – off at 7 40/.. to la jeune countess Panin – talked over our journey – with her and count P- she to come between 9 and 10am tomorrow – the equipage ordered – nothing more said about price or about lining and fitting up – better to apply to the Directeur des postes for a psotillion than to prince Galitzin – came away at 9 35/.. having settled to go to the Cholera Institution at 11am on Saturday to be at countess P-‘s door at 10 ¾ - to go and see them in the country on our return from our journey – their chateau on the Smolensko road  200v. from here, and 50 from Borodino then to princess Orousoffs’ – arrived about 9 50/.. and staid about ¾ hour and home about 10 50/.. – princess R- better? not much mais charmante comme toujours – she gave me copy of note to princess Dalgorouky– to ask princess D- to ask her father the directeur des postes for a postillion – they wonder at our going in the great cold – mais vous êtes originale! said she – sometime talking to A- then had Grotza, and read the St. James’s chronicle of from 8 to 10 October – Sir James Clakres’ long version of the Lady F. Hastings business – does not me judice mend his story much – then stood talking to A- in her bed – then till now 2 tonight wrote all but the 1st ten lines of today – fine day – R -11° tonight said prince O-

[steadychad]

I'm always down for a gala. Red Astrachan are really good too.

[glossahistorica]

Albert-cloth.

Period: 1800s-present, at least. Material: Wool. Distinguishing characteristics: Two sides different (plain) colours, making it reversible. Albert check, by contrast, has different patterns on the two sides. Uses: Reversible items, chiefly men's overcoats; children's wear where durability is important.

‘An all-wool material the two sides of which are of different colors and patterns, each side finished so that no lining is required; used chiefly for men’s reversible overcoats.’ - Cole's Dictionary of Dry Goods, 1892, p.9.

'Albert cloth, another novelty, is more suited for jackets and coats than dresses; it is a small curled woollen material not unlike imitation Astrachan; notwithstanding its thickness it is by no means heavy, and therefore admirably adapted for children's wear; one of its best qualities is that it does not ravel away when cut. Short coats and jackets were never more worn than at present by young ladies; […] Long redingotes covering the entire dress are being revived; one in black Albert cloth is lined with crimson silk.' - The Artist, Journal of Home Culture, 1 December 1886, p.393 [x]

[newmusicradionetwork]

Paige King Johnson’s New Single “I Thank God” Premiered By Whiskey Riff Available Now

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Paige King Johnson released her latest single, “I Thank God,” in honor of Thanksgiving. Johnson, who is never shy about her commitment to her family and faith, has used her talented vocals to paint a portrait that details everything she is thankful to God for in her life. Written by Paige King Johnson and Mike Astrachan, “I Thank God” is the perfect anthem for this holiday season. In conjunction with the single release, Johnson also created a special montage video highlighting her exciting year with personal videos of her shows, family events, concerts, video shoots, television appearances, and more! “I Thank God” was premiered by Whiskey Riff and the special montage video was premiered by RFD-TV.To view Johnson’s premiere with Whiskey Riff, visit HERE. To view Johnson’s premiere with RFD-TV, visit HERE. “The legs this song stands on are the beautiful lyrics that are raw and truly just a humble prayer. I find myself running through many of these lines in my mind on the easy and hard days, and I hope they’re lyrics that listeners can do the same with.” Paige King Johnson was recently featured in Cowgirl Magazine as part of a special behind-the-scenes video with Grand Ole Opry member Pam Tillis, who has directed three music videos for Paige. Highlighting their relationship and showcasing Pam’s nurturing encouragement as a mentor, every viewer has a backstage view of their creative process. To view Paige King Johnson and Pam Tillis’ Behind The Scenes video, premiered by Cowgirl Magazine, visit HERE. Paige King Johnson is now the host of her own segment on NBC’s WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina called “Minutes of Music.” Johnson sits down with artists coming to the region for live concerts and local entertainment. “Minutes of Music” has recently featured interviews with Shakti, Asad Mecci & Colin Mochrie, Dean Sams of Lonestar, and Grand Ole Opry member Martina McBride. For more information, visit PaigeKingJohnson.com and WRAL.com. Paige King Johnson On Tour: DEC 15 – Jones County Heritage Festival / Trenton, N.C. (John Norris) DEC 21 – Paige King Johnson & Friends / Angier, N.C. DEC 30 – Old Barn Winery and Vineyards / West Jefferson, N.C. FEB 10 – The Evening Muse / Charlotte, N.C. (w/ Belles) To keep up with everything Paige King Johnson, visit HERE and follow the socials linked below. About Paige King Johnson: Born in a quiet North Carolina town just 22 miles south of Raleigh, as a young 9-year-old girl, Paige King Johnson spent her summers under the crepe myrtles imitating the styles of Loretta, Patsy, Waylon, and Merle. Having a grandpa as her biggest fan also meant receiving the gift of her first guitar – a baby Taylor – and enrolling in lessons. As she grew older, Johnson added “opening act” to her resume, supporting chart-topping artists like Scotty McCreery, Neal McCoy, and James Otto. Upon starting school at Belmont University for Music Business, Johnson honed in on the magic that had heavily influenced her as a child: the art of storytelling through songwriting. The famous Bluebird Café was just one of many writers’ circuits around Nashville that provided a safe space for Johnson to meet other writers. In the last four years, Johnson has traveled back and forth between Nashville and the Carolinas, playing shows like the North Carolina State Fair and running her dinner theater, Country on the Outskirts of Town, that she founded in high school. Johnson’s quarterly show provides an atmosphere for locals to enjoy Southern cooking, fellowship with friends, and the sounds of classic and current country music with some gospel thrown in. A four-time Carolina Country Music Awards Winner for Female Vocalist of the Year, Country Emerging New Artist, Single of the Year, and Tour of the Year, Johnson’s devoted homegrown fan base continues to expand farther than just her backyard. For more information, visit paigekingjohnson.com. Suggested post: .@paigekingjohnson new single #IThankGod premiered by @WhiskeyRiff and montage video premiered by @OfficalRFDTV. Nominated for 4 #CarolinaCountryMusicAwards and to perform at the ceremony in January. Listen/Stream/Buy: hypeddit.com/paigekingjohnson/ithankgod Read the full article

[newmusicweekly]

Paige King Johnson's New Single "I Thank God" Premiered By Whiskey Riff Available Now

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Paige King Johnson released her latest single, “I Thank God,” in honor of Thanksgiving. Johnson, who is never shy about her commitment to her family and faith, has used her talented vocals to paint a portrait that details everything she is thankful to God for in her life. Written by Paige King Johnson and Mike Astrachan, “I Thank God” is the perfect anthem for this holiday season. In conjunction with the single release, Johnson also created a special montage video highlighting her exciting year with personal videos of her shows, family events, concerts, video shoots, television appearances, and more! “I Thank God” was premiered by Whiskey Riff and the special montage video was premiered by RFD-TV. Listen/stream/buy HERE. To view Johnson’s premiere with Whiskey Riff, visit HERE. To view Johnson’s premiere with RFD-TV, visit HERE. "The legs this song stands on are the beautiful lyrics that are raw and truly just a humble prayer. I find myself running through many of these lines in my mind on the easy and hard days, and I hope they're lyrics that listeners can do the same with." Paige King Johnson was recently featured in Cowgirl Magazine as part of a special behind-the-scenes video with Grand Ole Opry member Pam Tillis, who has directed three music videos for Paige. Highlighting their relationship and showcasing Pam’s nurturing encouragement as a mentor, every viewer has a backstage view of their creative process. Read the full article