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madewithonerib · 2 months ago
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EP 441: Tor Nørretranders | Jordan B Peterson [Joshua 24:15]
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This is such a fun topic, it reminds me of the time I labelled someone at work as a terrorist, bc she was sabotaging my ability to meet deadlines or stay in the loop. Anyhow for over a year I just started to hang out with people outside of work till the wee hours of the morning so I'd be too tired to notice her shenanigans, but that also had the high toll of insomnia which still haunts me.
In the end we should eventually learn the important lesson of never letting someone distort our schedule or even use labels on people because anyone has the potential to change in the most surprising ways that will shame us for being so dead-set against them. #zerotohero not alluding to gritting our teeth, rather GOD's mercy; fairly certain most of us know it is impossible to change for good.. something you can see at the end of this clip of Bad-Anon.
I find it interesting how Peterson focused on the fact that there is a vast untapped potential for greater conscious awareness, when I recall Tim Keller mentioned how bad experiences tends to drive us to inoculate ourselves against harm by becoming less aware either through substance abuse, or as I did becoming less alert.
I still avoid unpleasantness, though I know self-presevation is something JESUS poo-poo'd in no uncertain terms, since HE persistently enters into our pain.
Matthew 16:25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.
Which ties into this childlike dependence on GOD, bc no one would like a childlike faith could carry out the suicidal task of getting hurt.
I find this Disney animation to be really funny, but the end take away is to live in a warped fantasy land, where in reality to call something bad [evil] "good" is to ask for the increased corruption of the world. Something I saw a guy attempt in a series of YT videos [circa 2016?] during those few hours where I binged his content, I think it was something like Scientology, where he was promoting the concept of "mentally willing yourself to love what is happening."
His vibe was a super lowkey approach, where he came across as this preppy kid, who was giving off a laissez-faire attitude to achieving the happiness he was touting.
So it seems it's technically called auditing, but he didn't employ the meter, due to obvious reasons, online demo-promo:
Scientologists undergo a process called auditing to find the sources of past traumas and neutralize them. Auditing involves answering questions asked by an auditor while using a device called an E-meter to measure the body's electric flow.
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Initially 2013 was one of the first videos he posted, but as I watched subsequent posts from 2015, it was evident he was no longer able to smile longer than a few seconds. Until finally he petered out in 2016, where he was visibly angry, I was like whoa! Night & day here.
But anyhow I went thru that phase myself, so it's not like it is a quest for the fountain of youth anymore─as was the case in 1950-80's, maybe even long before? It was the going narrative in many shows during those eras; but no longer, apparently ppl are unwilling to wait a lifetime to enjoy their golden nest egg.
It now seems the pursuit of happiness is the true reason why many have shifted towards experiences instead of amassing capital assets. Though some have said they would if they could, since younger generations can't afford it due to inflation & lack of opportunity [a truism, running a deficit is theft against future generations].
I still remain unconvinced by that line of reasoning bc I think the internet has connected people to ideas that once was shuttered behind closed doors; and the taboo of doubting & questioning "great thinkers" has long been done away with due to the widespread problems that affect every area of life, where no one is unscathed.
Heroes being turned to zero has long been the fear; none more so evident as technology can connect & compress timelines of historic figures. That is why I keep watching biographical documentaries, it is this unveiling of misinformation that once was perpetuated by ignorance which deters others from trying to break the glass ceiling.
We also tend to idolize ppl, so nothing like a healthy dose of their reality to yank us out of that habit. I guess I worry that I might be delving into "divide & conquer" mentality, so who knows..?
Proverbs 17:9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
"Those who live in glass houses do not throw rocks."
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Wreck-It Ralph is a comedy produced by Walt Disney | Bad-Anon
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frank-olivier · 1 month ago
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The Bard of Nonconformity: Bob Dylan’s Enduring Legacy
Bob Dylan’s enigmatic nature, profound lyrical depth, and genre-defying musicality have long fascinated audiences, offering a rich tapestry for exploration. His life, artistic evolution, and far-reaching influence on music, literature, and society are intricately woven, reflecting the complex interplay between personal heritage, environmental stimuli, and cultural impact.
Born Robert Zimmerman to Russian Jewish immigrants in Duluth, Minnesota, Dylan’s early life laid the groundwork for his empathetic connection with the underdog, a pervasive theme in his music. The strategic name change to Dylan, likely for a more marketable and less ethnically identifiable stage presence, highlights the challenges faced by Jewish artists in mid-20th century America, setting the stage for a career marked by reinvention. This duality of identity—between his roots and public persona—underscores the tensions between authenticity and the demands of a burgeoning career.
Immersed in the diverse musical landscape facilitated by powerful radio stations and the creative ferment of Greenwich Village’s Bohemian scene, Dylan’s unique sound began to take shape. His artistic trajectory, from initial homage to Woody Guthrie to the development of a distinctive style, demonstrates an unwavering dedication to his craft, prioritizing artistic expression over mainstream expectations. This nonconformist spirit, evident in his transition from folk to electric rock and subsequent explorations into country and western genres, not only pioneered musical shifts but also inspired a generation of artists.
Dylan’s influence extends far beyond the musical realm, with his work recognized for its literary merit, culminating in the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. By weaving references to literary figures into his songs, he has democratized access to these works, bridging the divide between music and literature. His addressing of social injustices, as seen in his advocacy for Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, solidifies his role as a voice for the marginalized and a champion of free speech, embodying the essence of America’s founding values of nonconformity and expression.
While the pressures of fame, particularly the loss of privacy in Woodstock, have led to periods of reclusiveness, this has paradoxically contributed to the mystique surrounding his figure, cementing his status as a cultural icon. His legacy, therefore, is not merely a body of work but a celebration of the human spirit in all its complexity and beauty, standing as a powerful reminder of the importance of artistic integrity, empathy, and visionary pursuit in an era often marked by division and conformity.
Bob Dylan: Busy Being Born (Piers Garland, 2020)
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Monday, December 23, 2024
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psykopaths · 1 year ago
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The Bang Bang Club, (2010)
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Lizzie Gottlieb's "Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb" June 12, 2022.
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schlock-luster-video · 1 year ago
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On September 14, 2013, I Am Divine was screened at the L 'Etrange Festival.
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filmjunky-99 · 1 year ago
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d a r k s t a r: h. r. g i g e r' s w o r l d, 2014 🎬 dir. belinda sallin
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mariocki · 6 months ago
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Fat Man on a Beach (HTV, 1974)
"I'm going to read some more poems now. Erm. It may be that if you want to go and have a cup of tea, this would be a good time. I know that's what you masses are like. The mention of poetry and off you go."
#fat man on a beach#b.s. johnson#classic tv#documentary#htv#michael bakewell#aled vaughan#a frankly incredible and truly unique piece of television. according to Johnson's biographer‚ the novelist Jonathan Coe‚ this film was#described in tv listings at the time as a documentary about Porth Ceiriad‚ a rather beautiful beach on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales#it.. is not that. i can only imagine the baffled reactions of an idle audience tuning into HTV in 1974. true‚ this is entirely filmed at#Porth Ceiriad‚ but any element of travelogue (or even really of documentary) is dispelled almost immediately: the first lines heard are#those of an unseen narrator who tells us we are about to watch a film about a fat man on a beach. 'Do you really want to watch that?' he#asks incredulously. it's a challenge‚ the first of several from Johnson‚ who spends the next 40 minutes variously pottering about the sands#mugging to the camera‚ reciting poetry (his own and others; literary and dirty) and baring his soul. I've never seen anything quite like it#I'm not sure that much has been made that is quite like it tbh. Johnson was a fiercely original�� brilliant mind; he was a novelist#a poet‚ a critic and a filmmaker. he was also‚ when this first aired on uk tv‚ dead. a few weeks after completing filming on this‚ his#final work‚ he sadly took his own life. i mention it not as a grim factoid but because it is a vital contextualisation of this film; the#play has been described before (and play is not the right word) as a sort of loose form manifesto from Johnson‚ a laying out of his own#peculiar philosophies and interests in a disjointed manner‚ peppered with asides and distractions and filming mishaps (all kept in the#final product). for me‚ the feeling was inescapable that this was like viewing a suicide note. whether Johnson had already come to some#conclusion on that front or not‚ the fact is that his own obsession with morbidity‚ with the spectre of death and of decay (it runs right#through his work‚ particularly his work in film) transforms this into something almost confessional. there's a section of the film where#the author recalls witnessing the aftermath of a traffic accident‚ a motorcyclist thrown through wire fencing and sliced like cheese#the absurdity of the comparison is lingered on‚ Johnson almost stalls and appears to lose his train of thought (briefly discussing instead#the modern mass production of cheese) but he also seems clearly affected‚ delivering the tale in a halting‚ reverent tone#not that this is all darkness and gloom; it's just as often funny‚ or surreal (the film frequently cuts away to a bunch of bananas‚ only#later explained by one of Johnson's biographical recollections) and includes visual puns‚ bad jokes and a few moments of physical comedy#the writer doesn't seem distressed. rather‚ he seems... if not at peace‚ then as though he has come to terms. confident in his own beliefs#and ideals. but perhaps that's reaching too far‚ or reading in what the viewer wishes to read in. the sad fact is that Johnson took his own#life‚ but he left us with a body of work unlike almost anything else‚ and which is still being celebrated and analysed today. rip bsj
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warriorprincesstramp · 1 year ago
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woke up my last post has like forty notes for some reason and I've now gotten people who are like um why is it unfortunate that a musical is good 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨 because of the fucking cringe guys you forgot about the cringe....
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Part One: The Beginning
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Cade Manning (singer songwriter): "Music has always been part of my life. My parents were young when they had me. Still in high school. My dad and his friends had formed a band, I forget the name of it, and they'd always be practicing in the basement of my dad's house. I'd be down there, just hanging out and listening to them play from as far back as I can remember. I think they were pretty good too. But, uh, they disbanded after Dad and the guitarist had a falling out. After that, it was me and him in the basement listening to records and playing together. My dad actually was the one who taught me how to play the drums. I didn't pick up a guitar until I was like 7 maybe because I didn't want to bring up the ugly memories of the fallout."
Anne Manning (Cade's Mother): "From the moment he found things made sound when you hit them Cade was ready to learn anything and everything he could about music. I vividly remember the day he found out that things made noise. I had been at home with him while his father was away at work and Cade had this little plastic drum my mother had given him that he didn't really use much until this particular day. He balled his little fists up and hit the drum as hard as he could. BOOM! I remember his head turning to me so fast like he was trying to figure out if I had heard the noise too. (laughs). After that it was all over me and John. Peace and quiet were flung out the window after that day. But yes, Cade was always interested in music. I remember going over to John's from school some days and going down to the basement and seeing the two of them engrossed in sheet music. Probably some songs that John had written. It was almost comedic at some points. Here you had this little toddler, 3 or 4 years old, sitting in his young father's lap, learning how to read music notes! (laughs)."
John Manning (Cade's Father): "I met Anne through a friend of mine. She was my buddy Don's cousin. Don had brought her to one of our band's rehearsals and it was love at first sight. About a year into our relationship is when Anne found out she was pregnant. After Cade was born our lives changed dramatically. For me it was balancing my band, school, and fatherhood. For Anne it was balancing work, school, family life, and motherhood. It was hard on us but we managed. Sadly I lost the band during the early years of Cade's life. The fallout was hard. Those guys were my best friends. I mean they meant a lot to me. They were with me throughout Anne's entire pregnancy and they were with me when Cade was born. They even helped us raise him. Cade was like their nephew. We went through a lot together. But then we just lost each other so quickly when me and the guitarist, Axel, got into a fight. We disbanded after the fight. It hurt to lose them, sure, but each day I'd see Cade, sitting in his corner, messing with whatever musical toy he had and I slowly began getting over it all. I had decided that if I couldn't play music with my buddies liked we'd dreamt then I'd at least teach my son."
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giannic · 9 months ago
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markstits · 1 year ago
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what happened to all the latin american films from the us that arent kids movies
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madewithonerib · 3 months ago
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RE: And here I thought I was the only one to get this kind of thing
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I picture them crying in bed wishing they could veto some of the decisions their life partner is constantly going back to.
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mc'loving it
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Tova Friedman: Surviving Auschwitz | Documentary Series
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Surviving Auschwitz: Child Emerges from the Holocaust | US Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Reagan Library with Tova Friedman Ronald | Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
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A Conversation with Tova Friedman - Holocaust Survivor | EdisonBOE
This is the one I watched in full, all 2 hours & 30 minutes of it, and in it there is great detail provided by Tova, who speaks freely unscripted & unrushed.
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pineda2017 · 1 year ago
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novy2sirius · 5 months ago
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ACTING ASTROLOGY
— your fifth house planets
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· your 5th house planets can tell about your acting talent and the type of films you’d do best in. if you want to know what type of characters you’d specifically play best and another acting astrology technique, click below
· types of characters you’d play well
· tw: porn (18+ only), trauma, cults, and gore
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₊˚⊹☆┊5H SUN
one of the main themes in your life is putting forth your talent by expressing yourself. you naturally have a talent for entertaining others. you attract lots of attention and can be very famous. acting or entertaining others is likely a huge source of happiness in your life. you would do best in film genres such as drama, comedy, romance, action, and children’s films as well
₊˚⊹☆┊5H MOON
your soul has a natural desire to express itself emotionally and creatively through art. you have a face that makes others easily be able to read your emotions which can make you an amazing actor if you are able to feel all the emotions a character feels and fully immerse yourself into that characters energy and aura. this is also a popular fame placement in general. you would do best in film genres such as melodrama, romance, family, and indie as well
₊˚⊹☆┊5H MERCURY
you naturally have the right mannerisms for acting in such a way that when people watch your films it comes off very realistic as if they’re watching a normal video of someone. this placement can indicate starting out on social media or in short films before making it big in the film industry. often people with this placement always wanted to be the main character or take on as many roles as possible in their school plays. you would do best in film genres such as comedy, reality, and short films
₊˚⊹☆┊5H VENUS
you have a talent for all artistic careers, but this is an especially common placement among actors. you would do best in film genres such as romance, romantic comedy, musical, artistic, lgbtq, and dance films as well
₊˚⊹☆┊5H MARS
you have a talent for putting passion and enthusiasm into your expression when acting. you would especially play aggressive roles better. you would do best in film genres such as action, thrillers, horror, gore, slasher, war, medical, lgbtq, and superhero films
₊˚⊹☆┊5H JUPITER
you have an abundance of acting talent. this is a common placement among those who were in theater growing up. this can indicate gaining lots of popularity from acting and gaining success from it more easily than others as well. you would do best in genres such as adventure, thrillers, athletic, comedy, religion and action
₊˚⊹☆┊5H SATURN
this can indicate your job involves acting since saturn represents work. you may not become successful until later in life when acting with this placement though. sometimes it can also just indicate playing more serious characters though instead of a late start in your acting career. you would do best in genres such as history, historical fiction, biographical, documentaries, indie, and also silent films
₊˚⊹☆┊5H URANUS
this can indicate being in films/shows that are more popular on things like netflix or hulu rather than in theaters. people with this placement have the ability to play really unique roles. you would do best in genres such as sci-fi, thrillers, lgbtq, and pornographic films
₊˚⊹☆┊5H NEPTUNE
people with this placement have a natural talent for lying and deceiving others, so they can be really talented actors. you have the ability to put on a good illusion through your self expression. you would do best in genres such as fantasy, fiction, animation, mystery, spiritual, disappearance, and also musical films
₊˚⊹☆┊5H PLUTO
you have the ability to play really powerful characters. you’re good at transforming yourself into someone you’re not and putting on a good show. you would do best in genres such as crime, mystery, horror, action, superhero, vampire, cult, sexual, and thrillers as well
₊˚⊹☆┊5H NORTH NODE
your life purpose could involve acting and entertaining others. you have a natural talent for expressing yourself creatively in artistic ways and through the arts
₊˚⊹☆┊5H CHIRON
you have a talent for putting your inner wounds that have caused you emotional pain into your acting. the more trauma these people have the better the actors they are. you would do best in films that are more so on the sad side
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Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle, & Karen O'Connor's "Joan Baez: I Am A Noise" October 6, 2023.
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schlock-luster-video · 4 months ago
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On September 27, 1975, Grey Gardens was screened at the New York Film Festival.
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