#aaron falk

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Scene clips from Force of Nature: The Dry 2

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The Dry Movie Review

Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound - the unsolved death of a teenage girl.

I know that the critical consensus was positive for The Dry, but I can’t say that I felt similarly. I had not yet read the book, but planned to change this after watching the film so I could compare the two, so this review is based on the film alone.

The Dry is visually appealing, and the cast is of course phenomenal. What I love most about films such as this one is that they are often a great vehicle for strong character work, and this is no exception. The depth that this film allows, furthered by the strong flashback scenes, is remarkable for character development. The most engaging aspects of The Dry are the relationships between all of the characters, particularly due to the tension exuded by Falk’s return to his hometown and what happened when he was a teenager. There is nothing more compelling than the back and forth that occurs between conflicting personalities with various suspect agendas. The actors portray their onscreen personas brilliantly. I also enjoyed the burgeoning friendship between Aaron (Eric Bana) and Sergeant Raco (Keir O’Donnell) as they attempted to discover the truth of the supposed murder-suicide.

Unfortunately, whilst I very much enjoyed the character work, I couldn’t help but be become more disappointed with the narrative the further the story progressed. This was particularly evident towards the end of the film, however I also felt that many of the supposed clues and plot twists were completely obvious early on. I have no idea if this is due to the shift from book to film, or common to both, but I could tell where most of the story was going almost immediately. This would not have been terrible on its own, but the fact of the matter is the end became a major letdown when revelations occurred that I just felt weren’t at all believable, and the person I was watching it with was also verbalising this as we watched it. The exception to this is the companion narrative set in the past, which I think was handled beautifully.

Did I enjoy my viewing? Yes, of course, there was a lot I liked about The Dry, but the essential elements of the crime/thriller narrative that were ‘revealed’ by its end just didn’t do it for me at all. Much of it felt out of place and didn’t make sense when compared to other aspects of the plot itself. We found ourselves looking back at things that had occurred earlier in the film and trying to understand how any of it made sense to end in that way.

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0Pet Ceremony by Ghost Twin from the album Love Songs for End Times - Directed by BJ Verot

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Now showing on my Spooktober Filmfest...The Nun (2018) on classic DVD 📀! #movie #movies #horror #TheNun #TheConjuring #TheConjuringUniverse #TaissaFarmiga #BonnieAarons #verafarmiga #augustmaturo #jackfalk #lilitaylor #edwarren #lorrainewarren #2010s #dvd #spooktober #halloween #october

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Thank you, the crew, without whom the magic of Rammstein would be impossible. As well as being great professionals who want to give their all, they are men and women with a huge heart, who are extremely kind and generous. Thank you to Tom, Paulo, Thomas and Hells Kitchens Catering, Michael, Katarina, Florian, Martin, Emily, Nando, Sascha, Marcin, Lutz, Simone, Leo, Joe, Wim, Dan, Tariq, Moses, Lino, Rossi, Xana, Toni, Nicolai and all the FFPFX crew, Robert, Carly, Marcus, Paul, Sven, Eric, Christoph, Andi, Gert, Simon, Jason, Chris, Jakub, Aaron, Lennert, Falk, Andreas, Aran, Kristof, Tim and all those I'm forgetting. Thank you also to the volunteers, medics and security guards present in the stadiums ❤️

© Danny Hall

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MONTHLY MEDIA: January 2025

New year, same me.

……….FILM……….

The Substance (2024) Despite not liking horror or needles, I was really excited for this. The premise sounded great and then I sit down and see a 2+ hour runtime and start getting nervous. Did I love everything about this movie? Yes. Do I think they could've done it in an hour thirty or an hour forty-five? Yes. Except the last 20ish minutes; keep that exactly as it is.

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) I knew this movie was written for Sylvester Stallone but I didn't realize that almost all of the comedy would stem from Eddie Murphy. Without him (or his stellar wardrobe), I suppose it's just a fairly straightforward crime/detective movie. Just an incredible performance.

The Lighthouse (2019) As someone who also lives where they work and does so in (mostly) isolation, I'm glad I watched this when I didn't have looming deadlines or the urge to get back to work. Anyway love a good fairytale movie and this is a good fairytale movie.

Nosferatu (2024) Watched this shortly after The Lighthouse and while it was fun to see overlapping visuals and themes, I kinda wished it was...weirder? Still so many beautiful scenes and bold performances, but not nearly as unhinged as I was expecting.

……….TELEVISION……….

Laid (Episode 1.01 to 1.08) Fun and funny and, for something that acknowledges the pandemic, really strikes a good balance of feeling contemporary but not immediately dating itself. I'm torn on the ending but it's definitely more hits than misses here.

Skeleton Crew (Episode 1.05 to 1.08) A nice breezy adventure. Perhaps expecting a few more narrative beats or one-off adventures but really I can't complain with what this is: an all-ages entry in the Star Wars universe that stands on its own.

Columbo (Episode 2.06 to 2.08) Some really fun...villains/murderers this season and I love the recurring doctor/vet visits. Peter Falk's comedic timing and charisma are on full display this season.

……….YOUTUBE……….

The Alt-Right Playbook x PhilosophyTube: Doublewrong by Innuedo Studios Don't fall into the trap of meeting a value-driven discussion with facts and logic. It doesn't work. Instead see where your values differ and focus on that. VIDEO

What Now? by Sophie from Mars This came out at exactly the right time (for me, at least). It's not denying the struggles ahead. Instead it's a perspective that sees a way through. Community above all else. VIDEO

Why No One Wins the Fast Fashion Debate by Broey Deschanel A thoughtful look at both the fashion industry and global economics. VIDEO

……….READING……….

The Truth by Terry Pratchett (Page 45 of 442) Always a treat to spend more time in the Discworld and it's been a while since the main character is wholly new. It's refreshing.

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (Complete) Given how much I love Le Guin's Earthsea series, I was really excited for this. Maybe it was the length, maybe it was that it was sci-fi, but I found it to be a slog. I could feel how groundbreaking this must've been, and appreciate how relevant it still remains, but the long stretches of world-building and describing arctic travel/survival was not for me.

Doctor Strange Vol 1 and 2 by Jason Aaron, Chris Bachalo, and more (Complete) I read the Donny Cates run a few years ago and didn't realize this was set before that. While I didn't like that run, I'm digging the visuals and narrative here. Doctor Strange feels a little too...quippy, but that's just because I've always liked the contrast of a very serious lead with a whimsical and unexplained setting. Happy to keep going with this and see how it ties up!

Batman - One Bad Day: Two Face by Mariko Tamaki and Javier Fernandez (Complete) A decent introduction to this series but it didn't really grab me. Great character writing but the...mystery....never really clicked.

Batman - One Bad Day: Mr. Freeze by Gerry Duggan &, Matteo Scalero (Complete) This, on the other hand, really worked for me and delivered everything I want out of a Batman comic: sympathetic villain, Bruce Wayne going undercover out of the costume, plucky Robin, and a cool bat suit. I'd definitely read this one again. Heck Mr. Freeze briefly has a sidekick called Frostbite! This is superhero comics at their best.

……….AUDIO……….

Sunflower by The Beach Boys (1970) Pet Sounds is one of my all-time favourite albums and yet I never really got into much of the other post-surf output from The Beach Boys. After seeing this review I dived in head first and now adore it. It really is a shame that they didn't blow up the same way as the Beatles, given how similar their musical trajectory was.

……….GAMING……….

Mika and the Witch's Mountain (Chibig) I don't really Kickstart video games so this was a gamble. The art direction and characters are great, but quickly realized there's really only one trick to this pony. I was even more frustrated that the trick (flying on a broom) never really clicked for me. There's potential here but it's not quite there yet for me.

Oz: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting (Andrews McMeel Publishing) The party is spinning so many plates that it's a marvel none of them have dropped yet. Right now they're investigating a murder tied back to their first session. You can read all about it here.

Wonderland: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting (Andrews McMeel Publishing) The Mof1 crew got back together for a one-shot! We had two character deaths but a lot of loot and XP for those that survived.

And that's it. See you in February!

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important character info on misteria here part 1 cast

(Sexualities and Pronouns i mean)

Kim Matrom is trans-women, she/them, a women lover only/lesbian

Nana Ashida is she/her, bisexual and demisexual

Dante Luerose is he/him, still thinks hes heterosexual (hes a closeted bisexual)

Travis Valkrum is he/him, pansexual and transmasc

Noi Pricely is he/them, homosexual

Ein Lycrik is he/him, bisexual

Zane Ro'meave is he/him, transman, "heterosexual"....hes also in the closet with being bisexual

Aaron Lycan is he/him, bisexual(women leaning)

Garroth Ro'meave is he/him, bisexual and demiromantic

Vylad Ro'meave is he/him, homosexual, asexual

Michi Tano is she/her, bisexual, graysexual

Teony Stirling is she/her, lesbian

Lorelai Holloway is she/her, pansexual and demisexual

Gene Luerose is he/him, bisexual

Ava Marblemaw is she/her, lesbian and transfem

Kai Natuwich is he/they, queer and aromantic

Gavin Ro'meave is he/him, heterosexual

Zianna Ro'meave is she/her, bisexual

Zenix Falke is he/it, pansexual

Yumi Ashida is she/her

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Understanding Artists' Books

The Paul D. Fleck Library & Archives holds over 5,000 artists' books - and the collection continues to grow through a combination of donations and purchases every year.

But what is an artists' book?

Well, part of the (usually exciting) challenge of artists' books is that they're difficult to define. For the Emily Carr University Art and Design library, the artists' book collection "encompasses books conceived, crafted, published, produced or altered by an artist, designer or collective with the intention of creating an independent art work ." But for the Smithsonian Library, "[a]n artist’s book is a medium of artistic expression that uses the structure or function of 'book' as inspiration—a work of art in book form." Our collection sits somewhere in between, encapsulating works in both of these definitions - and some works that are beyond either. In our library, you'll find do-it-yourself zines and handmade chapbooks from small presses, sculptural pieces, weavings, objects, comic art, flipbooks, and dozens of other specific forms.

Our collection began in 1985, when the director of the Walter Phillips Gallery, Lorne Falk, handed Bob Foley (Banff Centre's first full-time librarian) a suitcase's worth of artists' books and said, "These are yours, you should do something with them." Through a meeting with AA Bronson, an artist who founded Art Metropole and the New York Art Book Fair, Foley expanded the collection by developing relationships with publishers and distributors. Since then, the collection came to include artists such as Dieter Roth, Ed Ruscha (whose artists' book Every Building on the Sunset Strip inspired the creation of this tumblr page!), Barbara Kruger, Joseph Beuys, Mieko Shiomi, Yoko Ono, Gertrude Stein, and John Cage.

Please take your time to explore our tumblr and our library catalogue - and if you ever get the chance, please come and explore our artists' books in person. The library staff are always excited to answer questions or help you find what you're looking for.

If you'd like to read more about artists' books, consider these books:

Aarons, Philip E. and Andrew Roth, editors. In Numbers: Serial Publications by Artists Since 1055. Zurich: PPP Editions, 2009.

Arnar, Anna Sigrídur. The Book as Instrument: Stéphane Mallarmé, the Artist's Book, and the Transformation of Print Culture. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2011.

Castleman, Riva. A Century of Artists Books. New York: Museum of Modern Art; distributed by Henry N. Abrams, 1994.

Drucker, Johanna. A Century of Artists' Books. New York: Granary Books, 1995.

Phillpot, Clive. Booktrek: Selected Essays on Artists' Books since 1972. Zurich: JRP Ringier, 2013.

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just read: The Dry by Jane Harper

Suspenseful and gripping - I sped through this book. One of the highlights was definitely the setting in the remote Australian bush. Having lived in the wheatbelt of Australia, I definitely recognised these people and this oppressive feeling which lingers over the towns and its residents. There is two mysteries in this novel, one from the present and one from the past and I felt the author did a great job weaving the various storylines and timelines together.

However, the final third of this book fell flat for me. First, I thought it began to drag around the 50-75% mark. I also did not like the way in which the author chose to end this. Without giving too much away - my preference in mysteries is always that the clues given come together in a surprising and interesting way, not that a third unforeseen option comes to light to solve the mystery.

That said, this was an entertaining novel and I would consider picking up the sequels.

genres: mystery, thriller

translator:  nil

rating: ★★★

themes: rural living, abuse, childhood friendship, love and family

A small town hides big secrets in this atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper.

In the grip of the worst drought in a century, the farming community of Kiewarra is facing life and death choices daily when three members of a local family are found brutally slain. Federal Police investigator Aaron Falk reluctantly returns to his hometown for the funeral of his childhood friend, loath to face the townsfolk who turned their backs on him twenty years earlier. But as questions mount, Falk is forced to probe deeper into the deaths of the Hadler family. Because Falk and Luke Hadler shared a secret. A secret Falk thought was long buried. A secret Luke's death now threatens

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Currently Reading: The Dry by Jane Harper (Aaron Falk #1)

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"Force Of Nature: The Dry 2" Official Trailer

The Official Trailer for Force Of Nature: The Dry 2 is now available. About the film In Force of Nature: The Dry 2, when five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head deep into the Victorian mountain ranges to investigate in the hopes of finding their whistle-blowing informant, Alice Russell,…

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Current Media Meme

Rules: tag 9 people you want to get to know better. Tagged by @magog83

Last Song: Florence Welch’s cover of Jealous Guy. I’m not counting classical music I play in the background a lot.

Last Show: Legally Blonde at my daughter’s high school. :) She played Paulette and was amaaazzing! (Assuming this means live shows because there’s a TV question below.)

Currently Watching:  I always have a whole bunch of shows going at the same time. Succession, Ted Lasso, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Vienna Blood, The Last Kingdom, The Sandman, Vera (slowly plugging through all the seasons). 

Currently Reading: Solomon’s Crown by Natasha Siegel. Historical gay romance featuring Richard the Lionheart and Philip II of France. I’ll be ditching this in favor of Exiles by Jane Harper, which I had on hold at the library and it just became available. This is the third novel in the Aaron Falk series of mysteries, which take place in Australia. Previous ones were excellent.

Current Obsession: The Beatles, specifically John/Paul. I have a Beatles blog at @pie-of-flames where I'm a lot more active.

Tagging @tailoredshirt @jelazakazone @vix-spes @slightlytookish @favoritedarkness @justanothershrub @mille-baci @zimshan @stardust-sadie if you feel like doing it.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES? CHILD STAR (Disney + Star) ANNIHILATION (Paramount+ Canada) THE LOUD HOUSE: THE REALLY LOUD HOUSE (Paramount+ Canada) NÖTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME: THE UNCENSORED STORY OF ’80S HAIR METAL (Paramount+ Canada) STOP-LOSS (Paramount+ Canada) CAUGHT IN THE ACT: UNFAITHFUL (MTV Canada) 9:00pm STOPPING THE STEAL (HBO Canada) 9:00pm HIGH POTENTIAL (CTV) 10:00pm AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ (FX Canada) 10:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT? SIN CITY TOW (Premiering on September 18 on Discovery Channel Canada at 9:00pm) 30 FOR 30: STOLEN GOLD (Premiering on September 20 on TSN3 at 8:00pm) DANCING WITH THE STARS (Premiering on September 21 on City TV at 8:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA CIVIL WAR

DISNEY + STAR CHILD STAR DANCING WITH THE STARS (Season 33, premiere episode @ 8pm ET/ 5pm PT)

NETFLIX CANADA CULINARY CLASS WARS (KR) LIVE FROM THE OTHER SIDE WITH TYLER HENRY

MLB BASEBALL (SN1) 6:30pm: Dodgers vs. Marlins (SN Now) 6:30pm: Giants vs. Orioles (SN) 7:30pm: Jays vs. Rangers (TSN3/TSN5) Orioles vs. Red Sox (SN1) 9:30pm: Yankees vs. Mariners

WNBA BASKETBALL (TSN2/TSN4) 7:00pm: Lynx vs. Sun

CHUCK AND THE FIRST PEOPLES' KITCHEN (APTN) 7:00pm: Chuck visits Metepenagiag to fish for striped bass; he meets Stephen Paul, a local fisherman and guide; they catch two striped bass and gather fiddleheads.

2024 EVEREST NORTH AMERICA CURLING CLUB WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP (TSN5) 8:00pm: USA vs. Canada

DANA WHITE'S CONTENDER SERIES (SN360) 8:00pm

THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (CBC) 8:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE)

TOP GEAR AMERICA (Discovery Velocity) 8:30pm/9:15pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Dax, Rob and Jethro call on the spirit of Evel Knievel to determine if 200 mph is a reasonable and prudent speed limit for a Bugatti, a Lamborghini and a Ford GT; Rob dispels an urban myth about his first car, a Ford Pinto. In Episode Two, while in Carmel, Calif., Dax, Rob and Jethro build three prototype Jaguars that are destined to appeal to the American buyer; Jethro heads to the desert in a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, where he discovers an icon in the making.

CBC WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAL (CBC) 9:00pm: Hosted by Pete Zedlacher with performances by Matt Falk, Danish Anwar, Jess Salomon, Martha Chaves, Nitish Sahkuja, Ryan Williams.

LITTLE BIG COMMUNITY (APTN) 9:00pm: The Warm Springs people have thrived in Oregon's high desert for millennia; Elke and Jefferson are reconnecting with their ancestral lands and fighting for their rights to preserve their way of life linked to the Columbia River.

SLAG WARS (Out TV) 9:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Rebecca and Sophie search for the next LGBTQ+ icon.

A GOOD GAME (APTN) 10:30pm: The Anishinaabe community of Fort William First Nation has a beautiful arena. With two ice surfaces, this complex is bustling with activity and John discovers it's the people behind the scenes that make it all come together.