#high fidelity (2001)

[wiggidywiggidywow]

IM SO IN LOVE !!!!!!

[oldmanpeace]

My favorite movie from each year, 1960+.

1960. Psycho (Alfred Hitchcock) 1961. Breakfast At Tiffany's (Blake Edwards) 1962. Cleo from 5 to 7 (Agnés Varda) 1963. 8½ (Federico Fellini) 1964. Dr. Strangelove (Stanley Kubrick) 1965. Pierrot le Fou (Jean-Luc Godard) 1966. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Sergio Leone) 1967. The Fearless Vampire Killers (Roman Polanski) 1968. Bullitt (Peter Yates) 1969. Easy Rider (Dennis Hopper) 1970. Kelly's Heroes (Brian G. Hutton) 1971. Harold and Maude (Hal Ashby) 1972. The Godfather (Francis Ford Coppola) 1973. Badlands (Terrence Malick) 1974. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (Sam Peckinpah) 1975. Jaws (Steven Spielberg) 1976. The Bad News Bears (Michael Ritchie) 1977. Smokey and the Bandit (Hal Needham) 1978. Days of Heaven (Terrence Malick) 1979. Alien (Ridley Scott) 1980. Dressed To Kill (Brian De Palma) 1981. Thief (Michael Mann) 1982. Diner (Barry Levinson) 1983. Scarface (Brian De Palma) 1984. Paris, Texas (Wim Wenders) 1985. To Live and Die in L.A. (William Friedkin) 1986. Hoosiers (David Anspaugh) 1987. Full Metal Jacket (Stanley Kubrick) 1988. Big (Penny Marshall) 1989. Do the Right Thing (Spike Lee) 1990. Goodfellas (Martin Scorsese) 1991. JFK (Oliver Stone) 1992. Scent of a Woman (Martin Brest) 1993. Dazed and Confused (Richard Linklater) 1994. The Shawshank Redemption (Frank Darabont) 1995. Heat (Michael Mann) 1996. A Time to Kill (Joel Schumacher) 1997. Princess Mononoke (Hayao Miyazaki) 1998. Fucking Åmål (Lucas Moodysson) 1999. Fight Club (David Fincher) 2000. High Fidelity (Stephen Frears) 2001. The Royal Tenenbaums (Wes Anderson) 2002. Spider-Man (Sam Raimi) 2003. The Station Agent (Tom McCarthy) 2004. Sideways (Alexander Payne) 2005. Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (Shane Black) 2006. Volver (Pedro Almodóvar) 2007. Into the Wild (Sean Penn) 2008. In Bruges (Martin McDonagh) 2009. Up in the Air (Jason Reitman) 2010. Hesher (Spencer Susser) 2011. Drive (Nicolas Winding Refn) 2012. Zero Dark Thirty (Kathryn Bigelow) 2013. Nebraska (Alexander Payne) 2014. The Grand Budapest Hotel (Wes Anderson) 2015. Sicario (Denis Villeneuve) 2016. Hell or High Water (David Mackenzie) 2017. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Martin McDonagh) 2018. Manbiki kazoku (Hirokazu Koreeda) 2019. Uncut Gems (Benny & Josh Safdie) 2020. Nomadland (Chloé Zhao) 2021. Licorice Pizza (Paul Thomas Anderson) 2022. The Banshees of Inisherin (Martin McDonagh) 2023. The Holdovers (Alexander Payne)

[will80sbyers]

Do you still have the list of movies that inspired ST4? I had a picture of it but I lost it and I haven't been able to find it since. Please and thank you in advance.

Yep!

Long post warning lol

300

2001: A Space Odyssey

47 Meters Down: Uncaged

12 Monkeys

28 Days Later

13th Warrior

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

Altered States

Amelie

American Sniper

Analyze This

Annihilation

Aristocats

Armageddon

Assassins Creed

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Arrival

Almost Famous

Batman Begins

Batman V. Superman

Basket Case

Battle at Big Rock

Beauty and the Beast

Beetlejuice

Behind Enemy Lines

Beverly Hills Cop

Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey

Billy Madison

Black Cauldron

Black Swan

Boondock Saints

Borat

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Burn After Reading

Broken Arrow

Blade Runner

C.H.U.D

Con Air

Cast Away

Congo

Constantine

Children of Men

Cabin in the Woods

Crank

Casablanca

Carrie

Crimson Tide

Clueless

Dukes of Hazzard

Don’t Breathe

Death to Smoochy

Doom

Dark Knight

Dogma

Deep Blue Sea

Dreamcatcher

Drop Dead Fred

Die Hard

Die Hard 2

Die Hard 3

Don’s Plum

Dances with Wolves

Dumb and Dumber

Edward Scissorhands

Enter the Void

Ex Machina

Event Horizon

Emma (2020)

Forrest Gump

Fargo

Fisher King

Full Metal Jacket

Ferris Bueller

Fallen

Fugitive

Ghost

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Ghostbusters

Good Fellas

Girl Interrupted

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Get Out

Good Will Hunting

Hackers

High Fidelity

Hellraiser 1

Hellraiser 2

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Hidden

High School Musical

Hurt Locker

Heat

Hunger Games

Highlander

Hell or High Water

Home Alone

I am Legend

It’s a Wonderful Life

In Cold Blood

Inception

I am a Fugitive from Chain Gang

Inside Out

Island of Doctor Moreau

It Follows

Interview with a Vampire

Inner Space

Into the Spiderverse

Independence Day

Jupiter Ascending

John Carter of Mars

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

James Bond (All Movies)

Julie

Karate Kid

Knives Out

Kingsmen

Little Miss Sunshine

Labyrinth

Long Kiss Goodnight

Lost Boys

Leon: The Professional

Let the Right One In

Little Women (1994)

Mad Max: Fury Road

Magnolia

Men in Black

Mimic

Matrix

Misery

My Cousin Vinny

Mystic River

Minority Report

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Neverending Story

Never Been Kissed

No Country for Old Men

Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

North by Northwest

Open Water

Orange County

Oceans 8

Oceans 11

Oceans 12

One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Ordinary People

Paddington 2

Platoon

Pulp Fiction

Papillon

Pan’s Labyrinth

Pineapple Express

Peter Pan

Princess Bride

Paradise Lost

Primal Fear

Prisoners

Peter Jackson’s King Kong

Reservoir Dogs

Ravenous

Rushmore

Road Warrior

Rogue One

Reality Bites

Raider of the Lost Ark

Red Dragon

Robocop

Shooter

Sky High

Swingers

Sword in the Stone

Step Up 2

Spy Kids

Saving Private Ryan

Shape of Water

Swept Away

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Superbad

Society

Swordfish

Stoker

Splice

Silence of the Lambs

Source Code

Sicario

Se7en

Starship Troopers

Scrooged

Splash

Silver Bullet

Speed

The Visit

The Italian Job

The Mask of Zorro

True Lies

The Blair Witch Project

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Tangled

The Craft

The Guest

The Devil’s Advocate

The Graduate

The Prestige

The Rock

Titanic

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The Fly

Tombstone

The Mummy

The Guardian

The Goofy Movie

The Peanut Butter Solution

Toy Story 4

The Ring

The Crazies

The Mist

The Revenant

The Perfect Storm

The Shining

Terminator 2

The Truman Show

Temple of Doom

The Cell

To Kill a Mockingbird

Timeline

The Good Son

The Orphan

The Birdcage

The Green Mile

The Raid

The Cider House Rules

The Lighthouse

The Book of Henry

The A-Team

The Crow

The Terminal

Thor Ragnarok

Twister

The Descent

The Birds

Total Recall

The Natural

The Fifth Element

True Romance

Terminator: Dark Fate

The Hobbit Trilogy

Unforgiven

Unbreakable

Unleashed

Very Bad Things

Wayne’s World

What Women Want

War Dogs

Wedding Crashers

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Welcome to Marwen

Wet Hot American Summer

What Lies Beneath

What Dreams May Come

War Games

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Weird Science

Willow

Wizard of Oz

Wanted

Young Sherlock Holmes

You’ve Got Mail

Zodiac

Zoolander

[nikrei]

June Comics Round Up

Successfully made it through the 80s!!!! There's a bunch so the reactions will be short and sweet.

Green Arrow (17-28) (1989-1990)

Its good!! Morgan showing up in 28 was really fucking funny, too.

Detective Comics (594-611) (1988-1990)

Carrying over from the previous year of having no Jason mentions, there is the absolute minimum fallout from his death in this run, which honestly sucks.

Batman (426-442) (1988-1990)

Death in the Family through A Place of Lonely Dying, absolute classic time, tho I have so so many issues with DitF. It has such a big impact with Jason's death that the surrounding racist Joker bullshit is given a pass. Jim Starlin is my enemy.

Catwoman (1-4) (1989)

This was awesome!! Direct sequel to batman year 1 centering Selina and fixing so much of frank miller's misogynistic bullshit.

The Huntress (1-19) (1989-1990)

This was so good and the art is so neat. My main gripe is still how isolated it is. Deffo makes it seem like Helena is not part of the larger dc world. The little sequel (Justice League Special #2) does a really good job of tying the solo back into the larger world.

Deadman: Love After Death (1-2) (1989)

A neat little story. The art is extremely stylised and I'm a huge fan.

Secret Origins (39~46) (1989)

Catching up on more backstories.

Flash (21-34) (1989-1990)

Wally has grown so much in so little time! Also him making pals with Fidel Castro is everything to me. Linda is sort of a bitch and I love that for her.

Suicide Squad (23-36) (1989-1990)

Janus Directive was a pretty good little event, but more importantly ORACLE!!!!!

Checkmate (11-32) (1989-1991)

Still can't believe that Harvey Bullock is a high-up in this secret government spy organization, how did that even happen??? A sort of mid comic overall but is pretty important for suicide squad

Peacemaker (1-4) (1987)

Chris kept showing up in Checkmate and referencing this mini so I went ahead and read it. This man is not okay y'all.

Manhunter (1-24) (1988-1990)

I will be honest I broke down and read this because in the Janus Directive issue he had contact with Oracle. It is pretty good tho!!

Hawk & Dove (1-5) (1988)

Read it because I was curious about the new Dove, and I love her so much.

Batman - Dark Knight Returns/Strikes Again (1-4)(1-3) (1986)(2001)

BAD (except Carrie ilu girl) (why'd they make u catgirl in the second one??)

Captain Atom (24-36) (1989-1990)

A solid story, excited to finish it up and see what happens with Adam's daughter

Firestorm the Nuclear Man (80-100) (1989-1990)

I'm sorta sad about the elemental direction that this goes. It defeats the whole purpose of the Nuclear Man. They've been consistently depowering him as time goes on and this seems like the last nail in the coffin. The Nuclear powers were so cool and different! Changing that to another guy with fire powers is just disappointing.

Doom Patrol (17-29) (1989-1990)

Grant Morrison picked this up and dang it got very cool very fast. Jane i love all 70 of u!

Animal Man (6-23) (1989-1990)

This got So Cool and meta holy shit talk about your direct coie references and forth wall breaking. I honestly was Not expecting what happened to his family tho. Hugely recommend.

Starman (5-18) (1989-1990)

I really like Will he's a total sweetheart. And it's nice to have Bats and Supes show up and encourage and approve of new heros.

Wonder Woman (25-57) (1989-1991)

Barbara Minerva ur a legend. Also got to meet the Amazon's of Bana-Mighdall which was fun. I really like how much of a little brat Vanessa is, she feels just like a real middle schooler.

New Gods (1-28) (1989-1991)

Starts off with Jim Starlin (my enemy) teaming up with Mark Evanier to have Orion commit genocide in the first five issues. It can only go up from there because it hit rock bottom. Some interesting talk of the fixed nature's of the gods of new genesis and apokolips that I did like.

Mister Miracle (1-28) (1989-1991)

V. Funny. I love how Scott is 90% of Barda's impulse control. Also Shilo came back!! Best boy Shilo studying physics as his side gig from escape artistry!

Justice League International/Justice League America (22-50) (1989-1991)

I enjoy having the justice league titles as humor comics, but I wish that it didn't come with a sincerity allergy. You can be funny and sincere i prommy! It got close at Scott's funeral, which was nice to see tho.

Justice League Europe (1-25) (1989-1991)

Crimson Fox is super interesting, she is doing some wildly deranged shit I love them.

Martian Manhunter (1-4) (1988)

I'm generally not a fan of things that are like: everything u thought u knew about urself is a lie, this is the actual truth of u and ur culture. It's such an extreme way to do a retcon that it gets really clumsy really easy. This is an example of a good way to do it, with added totally gorgeous art. I recommend it.

Hawk & Dove (1-13) (1989-1990)

Dove is everything to me, I love her as much as I can't fucking stand Hawk holy shit that guys an asshole. Luckily the narrative agrees.

No bonus round this time I am falling so behind on the Konmic's club readings TT-TT

[heavenboy09]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To You

1 Of The Funniest & Comedic American Actor, Comedian, & Musician 🎶 Of The 90's & 2000's To Now

&

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Born On August 28th, 1969

He is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is known for roles in family and comedy films, in addition to his voice work in animated films. His awards include an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards.

After portraying supporting roles in films including Dead Man Walking (1995), The Cable Guy (1996), Mars Attacks! (1996), and Enemy of the State (1998), Black had his breakout role in the musical film High Fidelity (2000). This led to larger roles in films like Shallow Hal (2001) and Orange County (2002), before he solidified his leading man status with his starring role in School of Rock (2003). He has since starred in King Kong (2005), The Holiday (2006), Nacho Libre (2006), Tropic Thunder (2008), Bernie (2011), Goosebumps (2016), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), its sequel Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018). He has also voiced Po in the Kung Fu Panda franchise (2008–present) and Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).

Black is the lead vocalist of the band Tenacious D, which he formed in 1994 with long-time friend Kyle Gass. They won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "The Last in Line" in 2015. Since 2018, Black has operated a YouTube channel called Jablinski Games.

PLEASE WISH THIS INCREDIBLELY ICONIC TALENTED & GIFTED COMEDIC AMERICAN ACTOR IN CINEMA 🎥 IN HOLLYWOOD

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

YOU KNOW HIM

YOU SEEN HIS MANY MEMORABLE & ICONIC FILMS 🎥 THAT YOU ALL KNOW & LOVE

& YOU JUST CANT HELP BUT LAUGH AT HIS FUNNINESS 🤣 EVERY TIME HE OPENS HIS 🤣 MOUTH

THE 1 & ONLY

MR. THOMAS JACOB BLACK AKA JACK BLACK ⚫ AKA PO THE DRAGON 🐉 WARRIOR OF DREAMWORKS ANIMATION, KUNG FU PANDA 🐼 & KING BOWSER 👑🐢 OF NINTENDO'S & ILLUMINATIONS, THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE🧢🔧🔴🟢 🎥

HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 TO YOU MR . BLACK ⚫ 🐼 & HERE'S TO MANY MORE YEARS TO COME.

#JackBlack #ShallowHal #SchoolOfRock #KingKong #NachoLibre #KungFuPanda #TropicThunder #KungFuPanda2 #KungFuPanda3 #Goosebumps #JumanjiWelcomeToTheJungle #TheHouseWithAClockInItsWall #JumanjiTheNextLevel #KungFuPandaandTheDragonKnight #TheSuperMarioBrosMovie #KungFuPanda4 #BorderLands #Po #DrSheldonShelleyOberon #KingBowser

[lafortis]

guarantee it was someone who hadn't made a GIF since like 2001 and thought "what's our bandwidth here? 50kb? sounds about right"

yeah I mean one of the two options. Either it was a professional in the field who knew better well how to use Vegas/premiere pro, but had no conception of modern social media filesizes at the time, or more likely actually, started with extremely high fidelity marketing material and converted straight to gif (we could see if I downloaded the file but I'm busy lol), or equally likely, someone using a dogshit online tool, of the kind that was available in 2014 or w/e

[dystini]

Indycar Driver Lore

Indycar Driver Lore Masterlist

David Joseph Malukas

Birthdate: Sept. 27, 2001 Hometown: Chicago Residence: Chicago Height/Weight: 5’10”/150lbs

Rookie Year: 2022

Team: None

Follow him on: Instagram Twitter

Career Stats

2022: Dale Coyne Racing w/ HMD Motorsports - 16th Overall 2023: Dale Coyne Racing w/ HMD Motorsports - 17th Overall

-2021 INDY NXT by Firestone runner-up, claiming seven wins, 16 podiums, six pole positions. -In 2016, started racing cars in Europe before focusing on the Road to Indy and racing in USF2000 in 2017 and Indy Pro 2000 in 2018. Also raced in Formula Regional Americas Championship Powered by Honda, where he finished second in the series with two wins and 15 podiums. -Was a multi-time karting champion who was featured on TruTV's "Kart LIfe" in 2015. -A first-generation Lithuanian American and the only son of immigrants who moved to Chicago in 1991, David inherited his father Henry’s love of racing. Grew up watching his father race at Road America. He wears both flags on his suits -David lives in the southwest Chicago suburbs – not far from Dale Coyne Racing’s shop – and enjoys mountain biking, hi-fidelity music and “I’m a bit of a gamer.” -loves to dance -david was homeschooled for high school due to being in europe for karting -never had a prom/standard high school experiences -was very homesick during his time in europe -used to know some german and italian -plays more strategy heavy games like Hearts of Iron and Stellaris, but does play mainstream games like Apex: Legends and Beatsaber as well -Uses Beatsaber for reaction-time practice -Can't have coffee anymore. Used to be addicted and his doctor said no more. -star wars fan, said his favorite season was season 7 and thinks Cad Bane is a cool villain -fan of Chelsea FC

-Dad and Mom (Henry & Daiva Malukas) are owners of: -HMD Trucking -HMD Bar & Grill -HMD Motorsports

Iconic/memorable moments David's episode of Bus Bros. INSIDE THE RACE // DAVID MALUKAS AT BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK Tom Griswold Interviews David Malukas (2022 Indy 500) The Rookie Chronicles 2022 TRACK WALK // LONG BEACH WITH DAVID MALUKAS 2022 PACE CAR LAPS // TAKUMA SATO AND DAVID MALUKAS AT BARBER Marshall Pruett and David Malukas practice/quali/race reports 2022-23 2022 RACE RADIOS // DAVID MALUKAS AT WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY How did 20 year old IndyCar rookie David Malukas celebrate on the podium W/O champagne? “OMG They’re Penskes!”

Tiny car race David Malukas vs. the NBC admin. JAVA WITH JAMES // DAVID MALUKAS Welcome to the team David! Welcome David Malukas Trying Different candy part 1 part 2 Holiday Tree Blindfolded Challenge Holiday Family phototshoot Behind the Scenes Baking Challenge: Part 1 Baking Challenge: Part 2 Spill your guts game Intro Part 1 Part 2 Off Track with Hinch and Rossi – The Papaya One Malukas injures hand in mountain bike accident Malukas out for six weeks following wrist surgery Arrow McLaren staying the course with Malukas as his rehab from injury continues ARROW McLAREN RELEASES DAVID MALUKAS FROM TEAM Statement from David Malukas: Malukas released by Arrow McLaren David Malukas gets to know Will Power on and off the track | Over the Wall | 2024 Indy 500 | INDYCAR

David is genuinely happy and excited to be in the Indycar series and it shows. He is enthusiastic, ready to participate in any social media activity, even the embarrassing ones. Despite driving for a team on the lower end of the budget scale, David has shown remarkable results on occasion and always expresses awe to find himself racing against the big names and big teams of the series. His talent is undeniable at just 21 years old and we will be watching his career with great interest for many years to come.

Look, I’m trying to be objective about him but he’s so stinking cute and fun and I think everyone should adore him. As a friend said, just a cute little fairy creature who decided to be a racecar driver for whatever reason. He’s all happiness and sunshine and it’s rare to see him sad or upset.

Fanfic Lore There are really no set pairings for him. He’s been sort of adopted by the Bus Bros as a Bus Cousin. Battled for the IndyNXT championship title with Kyle Kirkwood and they are friends. Karted with Christian Lundgaard in Europe when they were kids.

ROOKIE PALS, RIVALS LUNDGAARD, MALUKAS CROSSING PATHS AGAIN

[novadodson]

"so come home" said ground control.

Is that NOVA DODSON? A SOPHOMORE originally from PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, they decided to come to Ogden College to study ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS on an ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP. They’re THE SUPERNOVA on campus, but even they could get blamed for Greer’s disappearance.

‘‘ｓｏ ｃｏｍｅ ｈｏｍｅ’’ said the voice from the stars.

STATISTICS;

BASIC INFORMATION;

full name: noelle nova valerie dodson. nickname(s): n/a. age: twenty-two. date of birth: febuary 8th, 2001. zodiac: aquarius. hometown: portsmouth, new hampshire. current location: ogden, new hampshire. ethnicity: african-american & caucasian. nationality: american. gender: non-binary. pronouns: they/he. orientation: panromantic & pansexual. religion: agnostic. occupation: student & employee at rainbow road. language(s) spoken: english, chinese, spanish, tagalog, vietnamese.

FAMILY;

father: andrew ellis. september 14, 1973. mother: rose dodson. february 14th, 1978. sibling(s): n/a. children: n/a. pet(s): n/a.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE;

face claim: quintessa 'q' swindell. hair color: dark brown.  eye color: dark brown. height: 5'6''. weight: 121 lbs. tattoos: multiple, scattered. ● behind left ear. (1, position) (2, artwork) ● left shoulder. (1, position) (2, artwork) ● right shoulder. (1, artwork) ● left arm. (1) ● hands. (1, artwork) (2, artwork) ● left ribs. (1) (2) (3) ● right thigh. (1, artwork) ● left thigh. (1, artwork) ● undecided position. (1, artwork) piercings: left nostril, lobes on either side (multiple), septum.

PERSONALITY;

character trope: the supernova. additional tropes: the astrophile, the cataclysmic, the connard, the dirtbag, the insurgent, the interstellar, the lothario, the lovable rogue, the miscreant, the phoenix, the rebellious spirit, the sabaist, the trickster, the vainglorious. character inspirations: bex mack (andi mack), brianna hanson (grace and frankie), captain james west (wild wild west), colin shea (what's your number?), lila pitts (the umbrella academy), lorelai gilmore (gilmore girls), martin whitly (prodigal son), max black (2 broke girls), nadia vulvokov (russian doll), robyn brooks (high fidelity), rue bennett (euphoria), shane madej (yes, just shane madej). positive traits: creative, optimistic, egalitarian. negative traits: rebellious, restless, unyielding. skills: adaptability, perseverance, speed reading. smokes: yes. drinks: yes. drugs: yes.

SCHOOLING;

attending; ogden college. major: engineering & mathematics. sports: n/a. extracurriculars: robotics club, math club.

BACKGROUND;

TW: death, parental loss, homelessness, murder, juvenile detention, prison. ● Nova was raised by a single mother, Rose Dodson, their father never in the picture as he had abandoned her the moment he found out she was pregnant. ● It became clear at a very young age that Nova was advanced and at only four, he took a Mensa test and was admitted as one of the groups youngest members with a score of 142. ● By age eight, Nova seemed entirely sure of who they were; they spoke to their mother about their identity and their future and Rose was nothing short of supportive, embracing her child and supporting them the way they always had. ● Unexpectedly, Nova's mother fell sick and passed away by the time he was twelve and they were placed with relatives. However, due to not knowing how to handle him, Nova was bounced around and eventually, ended up drifting between relatives homes, couch-surfing with friends or simply sleeping on the streets. ● At fifteen, after getting involved with the wrong people, a robbery Nova was a part of went wrong and he was charged with felony murder. They had never had a weapon or touched anyone, but due to their involvement with the original crime, they were charged as an adult and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. ● Nova graduated high school on their own while in juvenile detention and even helped tutor and push other kids to do the same but once he reached eighteen and was transferred to an actual prison, something shifted within them and they gave up on themselves. ● A mentor from Mensa who had known Nova since he was a child refused to give up on him, visiting monthly and attempting to encourage him to continue fighting for the future he'd planned and when Nova was finally released, they used their connection as an alumni of Ogden to get Nova a spot despite their background. ● A sparks seems to have lightened back within Nova; he's brighter than he has been in the past four years, attending classes and excelling as they had been as a child but even they're not entirely sure what they want for their future or if their dream is any longer worth pursuing.

BIOGRAPHY;

TW: death, parental loss, homelessness, murder, juvenile detention, prison. Under Construction.....

EXPAND ON HOW THEY EMBODY THEIR SKELETON TROPE;

While most of the life of a star is stable, as it burns through its fuel and begins to cool, the outward forces of pressure drop until it's low enough for gravity to take over and cause it's collapse — a supernova. It's chaotic, bright, powerful, beautiful. It's also essential to life, a source of elements including the very iron in your blood and in their wake, can leave either a black hole or a new star. Balance was taken from Nova a decade ago, forcing them to drop further and further downwards, a decline they had long since lost control of until gravity or fate intervened. What was becoming a shell of the luminary Nova had once been was thrown into chaos; a new world, a new environment and perhaps, a new start. Chaotic, bright, powerful, beautiful. It was essential to his survival, his life. The only question that remains, what will be left in their wake?

RELATIONSHIP TO GREER;

Nova's relationships to Greer seems to exist more on a hypothetical than any reality. Their arrival was meant to be a new and exciting change, a return to the life they were meant to have, one that ended up all but cloaked by the darkness of Greer's missing status. It seemed to be everyone's focus and to some degree, Nova was thankful for it, his arrival able to slip mostly under the radar. After all, who held interest in your story when the school's golden girl had up and vanished?

LINKS;

AESTHETIC | FASHION | INTERACTIONS | MUSINGS | PINTEREST | VISUALS

[preponderance-of-parallelograms]

I'm pretty suspicious of this.

First, while it pretty clearly looks designed to have each color band be the same size, there are multiple locations (for example, around #4 from the left) that are the width of two color bands, but have the exact same pixel color (hex code #ca70f6 in this case).

This also speaks to my second point, other technical issues. The image is a JPEG, which uses lossy compression guessing at what humans will be able to see. You wouldn't want to do a hearing fidelity test over a phone line, for example. In addition, I see the post is from 2015, and monitors have changed since then, so the number thresholds wouldn't necessarily hold.

Third, moving into the claims involved, 25% sounds way too high to me. At that level, even accounting for things like "It only presents in people with two X chromosomes and they are more likely to be ignored by doctors," it shouldn't be at all difficult to pin down, while the research I've seen all demonstrates minimal effects, suggesting either a small percentage of the population or it doesn't really impact vision to a serious degree. This 2019 paper says that the genes might be fairly common, but still had a lot of difficulty measuring an effect (https://vision.psychol.cam.ac.uk/jdmollon/papers/JordanMollon2019Tetrachromacy.pdf) For a less scientific case, consider the XKCD color survey in 2010. One finding was that self-identified men and women did not have a statistically significant difference in differentiating colors. If you believe this post, then there should have been an easily-measurable effect from the tetrachromatic population (https://blog.xkcd.com/2010/05/03/color-survey-results/).

Fourth, on the topic of sources, the source here appears to be a LinkedIn article, which is a bad sign to start with. The paper it cites is from 2001, which is strange next to the language about this being "recent", and also makes it odd that further studies like the one I posted have had such difficulty measuring an effect.

Finally, as a fifth, anecdotal point, I easily saw 37 colors, and according to one of those data-selling DNA companies, I have XY chromosomes as I would expect. That doesn't fit with any of the studies which are pretty confident that the mutation is only possible for people with only X chromosomes.

I'm sorry to be down on this. It's a fun idea, but I'm not buying it.

25% of the people have a 4th cone and see colors as they are

Given the sudden interest for the color of dresses and vision, here some of the fascinating findings we did recently.

The color nuances we see depend on the number and distribution of cones (=color receptors) in our eye. You can check this rainbow: how many color nuances do you count?

You see less than 20 color nuances: you are a dichromats, like dogs, which means you have 2 types of cones only. You are likely to wear black, beige, and blue. 25% of the population is dichromat.

You see between 20 and 32 color nuances: you are a trichromat, you have 3 types of cones (in the purple/blue, green and red area). You enjoy different colors as you can appreciate them. 50% of the population is trichromat.

You see between 33 and 39 colors: you are a tetrachromat, like bees, and have 4 types of cones (in the purple/blue, green, red plus yellow area). You are irritated by yellow, so this color will be nowhere to be found in your wardrobe. 25% of the population is tetrachromat.

You see more than 39 color nuances: come on, you are making up things! there are only 39 different colors in the test and probably only 35 are properly translated by your computer screen anyway :)

It is highly probable that people who have an additional 4th cone do not get tricked by blue/black or white/gold dresses, no matter the background light ;)

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The Most Accurate Bible Translation: A Guide to Authentic Scripture

The Bible, as the sacred text of Christianity, has been translated into numerous languages and versions over the centuries. Each translation seeks to convey the meaning of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts as faithfully as possible. However, with so many translations available today, the question often arises: What is the most accurate Bible translation from the original text? In this article, we will explore this question by looking at different translation methods, specific versions, and factors that contribute to a translation’s accuracy.

Types of Bible Translation Approaches

Before diving into specific Bible versions, it is essential to understand the different translation philosophies that scholars use when translating the Bible. These approaches influence how accurately a version reflects the original text.

1. Formal Equivalence (Word-for-Word Translation)

Formal equivalence, often referred to as “word-for-word” translation, strives to stay as close as possible to the original wording and structure of the text. This method seeks to maintain the literal meaning of the original Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic words.

Advantages:

High fidelity to the original language.

Useful for detailed Bible study.

Disadvantages:

Can sometimes feel rigid or awkward in English.

The literal wording may be difficult to understand without additional context.

2. Dynamic Equivalence (Thought-for-Thought Translation)

Dynamic equivalence focuses on conveying the meaning of the original text rather than strictly adhering to its exact wording. This method aims to make the translation more understandable for modern readers by expressing the thoughts behind the words.

Advantages:

Easier to read and understand.

Communicates the intended message more clearly.

Disadvantages:

Some nuances of the original language may be lost.

It may introduce interpretations not present in the original text.

3. Paraphrase (Free Translation)

Paraphrase translations are even less concerned with the literal wording and focus on making the text easily accessible. These versions often prioritize readability over precision and may incorporate more modern language.

Advantages:

Very easy to read.

Helpful for new readers or casual reading.

Disadvantages:

Less accurate.

Can stray far from the original text.

Popular Bible Translations and Their Accuracy

Let’s now explore some of the most widely used Bible translations and evaluate their accuracy based on the translation methods outlined above.

1. New American Standard Bible (NASB)

The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is widely regarded as one of the most accurate English translations of the Bible. It follows a formal equivalence approach, making it a highly literal translation that closely mirrors the original text. First published in 1971 and updated in 1995, the NASB is known for its precise rendering of Greek and Hebrew while still being relatively readable in English.

Pros:

Excellent for in-depth Bible study.

Faithful to the original text.

Cons:

Can be difficult to read in some passages due to its formal structure.

Accuracy Rating:

High, especially for word-for-word accuracy.

2. English Standard Version (ESV)

The English Standard Version (ESV), first published in 2001, is another highly regarded translation known for its balance between accuracy and readability. It also follows a formal equivalence approach but aims to be more readable than the NASB. The ESV preserves the meaning and structure of the original text while making slight adjustments for modern readability.

Pros:

Readable and accurate.

Suitable for both study and devotional reading.

Cons:

Still somewhat formal in places, which can be challenging for casual readers.

Accuracy Rating:

High, offering a good balance between precision and readability.

3. New King James Version (NKJV)

The New King James Version (NKJV), published in 1982, is a revision of the King James Version (KJV). The translators aimed to modernize the language while retaining the style and structure of the KJV. The NKJV uses a combination of formal equivalence and some dynamic equivalence in places to make the text easier to understand while staying true to the original manuscripts.

Pros:

Maintains the majesty and beauty of the KJV.

More accessible for modern readers compared to the original KJV.

Cons:

Uses the Textus Receptus for the New Testament, which some scholars consider less accurate than other manuscript sources.

Accuracy Rating:

Moderate to high, especially for those who appreciate the KJV tradition.

4. New International Version (NIV)

The New International Version (NIV), first published in 1978, is one of the most popular Bible translations globally. It follows a dynamic equivalence approach, focusing on making the text understandable while accurately conveying the thoughts and intent of the original writers. The NIV is widely praised for its clarity and accessibility but is sometimes criticized for sacrificing accuracy in favor of readability.

Pros:

Very readable and clear.

Suitable for both study and casual reading.

Cons:

Occasionally omits or rephrases certain words, which can lead to a loss of nuance.

Accuracy Rating:

Moderate, but highly readable.

5. New Living Translation (NLT)

The New Living Translation (NLT), first published in 1996, is based on a dynamic equivalence approach and leans toward being a paraphrase. The NLT prioritizes readability, making it an excellent choice for new Bible readers or those seeking a smoother flow in their reading.

Pros:

Very easy to read.

Accessible for all age groups.

Cons:

Not ideal for deep study, as it is more interpretative.

Accuracy Rating:

Moderate, with a focus on accessibility over precision.

6. King James Version (KJV)

The King James Version (KJV), published in 1611, is one of the oldest and most revered Bible translations in English. It follows a formal equivalence method and was translated from the available Hebrew and Greek manuscripts at the time. While the KJV has had a significant impact on Christian thought and language, it uses the Textus Receptus for the New Testament, which is considered less reliable than later manuscript discoveries.

Pros:

Beautiful, poetic language.

Historically significant.

Cons:

Archaic language can be difficult to understand.

Based on older manuscript sources.

Accuracy Rating:

Moderate, given its reliance on older manuscripts.

Which Bible Translation Is the Most Accurate?

The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is often considered the most accurate translation from the original texts, especially for those seeking a literal, word-for-word translation. Its formal equivalence approach ensures that the original language and structure are closely followed, making it a reliable version for in-depth study and scholarly use.

For readers who seek a balance between accuracy and readability, the English Standard Version (ESV) and New King James Version (NKJV) are excellent choices. These translations maintain a high level of fidelity to the original languages while providing a smoother reading experience.

For those who prioritize readability and understanding over strict adherence to the original wording, the New International Version (NIV) and New Living Translation (NLT) offer more accessible options, though they are less precise in certain areas.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Translation

When selecting a Bible translation, consider the following factors:

Purpose: If your goal is deep study, a more literal translation like the NASB or ESV may be best. For daily reading or devotional use, the NIV or NLT might be preferable.

Reading Level: Formal translations can be challenging to read due to their adherence to original language structures. Dynamic translations are easier to understand, especially for new believers or younger readers.

Manuscript Sources: Some translations, like the KJV, are based on older manuscript traditions. Modern translations such as the NASB, ESV, and NIV use more recent and widely accepted manuscripts, such as the Nestle-Aland or United Bible Societies texts.

Conclusion

There is no single “most accurate” Bible translation that is perfect for every situation. The most accurate translation for you will depend on your needs, whether for study, teaching, or personal devotion. For those seeking the most literal rendering of the original text, the NASB is a top choice. If you want a blend of accuracy and readability, the ESV is highly recommended. Ultimately, whichever translation you choose, the most important thing is that it faithfully communicates God’s word and brings you closer to His truth.

[kvb222poonwanghong]

Week 4 Artist Research

Janet Cardiff: The Forty Part Motet (2001)

Background:

The Forty Part Motet was developed in 2001 by Janet Cardiff, a Canadian artist renowned for her immersive sound works. The piece is a reworking of English Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis' choral work Spem in alium. The work, which was first written in or around 1570, is renowned for its intricate arrangement, which includes 40 distinct voice parts. This old piece is given new life by Cardiff's installation, which turns it into an immersive audio experience that has been shown in galleries and museums all over the world.

Details:

Location: Initially commissioned by the Salisbury Cathedral, UK; exhibited globally in various locations.

Duration: Permanent collection in several institutions, but exhibited temporarily at various sites.

Material: 40 high-fidelity speakers, custom audio recordings, and a spatially arranged sound system.

Technology: Digital audio recordings played through an array of speakers.

Duration of the Composition: Approximately 11 minutes, looping continuously.

Installation:

Tallis's Forty Part Motet is comprised of forty high-fidelity speakers arrayed in an oval arrangement, with each speaker representing one of the forty distinct voice parts. It is possible for guests to move around and between the speakers and hear each voice separately as well as as part of the group choral experience. Depending on where they are in the room, listeners can perceive the music differently according to the spatial arrangement. In order to further emphasize the effect of the composition, the installation also has quiet intervals in between the motet's repetitions.

Reflection:

By dissecting the work into its constituent parts and arranging them spatially, The Forty Part Motet revolutionizes the conventional listening experience. This enables the listener to interact with the music in a very direct and tactile manner, forging their own route through the environment. One gets a special and personal connection to the music when they can hear individual voices up close and then take a step back to appreciate the entire group.

Cardiff's installation encourages listeners to contemplate how sound travels and reverberates in various settings by drawing attention to the architecture of sound and space. Since the clean, harmonized voices fill the room and wrap the listener, inspiring wonder and contemplation, the work frequently elicits strong emotional reactions.

The installation is praised for its capacity to unite the past and present, making a piece of music that dates back hundreds of years understandable and pertinent to audiences today. By dissecting and reconstructing the music using contemporary technology, Cardiff asks us to investigate the subtleties of the composition in a way that isn't feasible in a conventional performance setting.

The Forty Part Motet is credited for establishing the possibility of sound as a medium for immersive, spatial art experiences, and it has had a significant influence on the field of sound art. It presents a fresh perspective on comprehending and interacting with sound, challenging conventional ideas about how music might be perceived and appreciated.

Reference:

Cardiff, J. (2001). The Forty Part Motet: Installation Notes. Salisbury Cathedral Commission.

Kahn, D. (2001). Noise, Water, Meat: A History of Sound in the Arts. MIT Press.

Calder, B. (2006). "Hearing Voices: Janet Cardiff's 'The Forty Part Motet.'" The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com

Cardiff, J. (n.d.). The forty-part motet. Trafo. https://trafo.art/en/the-forty-part-motetjanet-cardiff

James Turrell: Skyspace "Meeting" (1980–86)

Background:

The Skyspace Meeting at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, New York, was designed by American artist James Turrell, who is well-known for his works involving light and space. A portion of Turrell's larger investigation of perception, light, and the way people experience space includes this site-specific work.

Details:

Location: MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York.

Duration: Permanent installation.

Material: Architectural space, natural light, artificial lighting.

Dimensions: Room size varies, with a square aperture cut into the ceiling.

Installation:

The meeting space is a rectangle with a square roof opening that faces the sky. With the architectural space acting as a frame, the project aims to provide a direct, unmediated sense of the sky. Benches flank the room's walls, inviting guests to take a seat and look up. The room's artificial lights gradually change color at dawn and sunset, affecting the viewer's sense of the hue and depth of the changing sky. During the day, the open ceiling frames the changing sky.

Reflection:

A area designed for meditation and contemplation, Turrell's Meeting allows visitors to see the sky in a whole new light. Framing the sky is a simple yet significant act that heightens vision, light, and color awareness. The sky is transformed into a dynamic canvas that is always changing with the weather and the passage of time by the shifting natural light combined with the slight changes in artificial lighting.

The piece offers a place for introspection and a closer relationship with nature by encouraging visitors to slow down and interact with the nuances of light and space. Meeting is a prime example of Turrell's skill in designing immersive settings that heighten awareness of the present moment and change perspective.

In conclusion, James Turrell's Skyspace Meeting is a striking illustration of how spatial art may elevate commonplace events into insightful reflections on perception, light, and space. The installation is a timeless work of experience art because it invites spectators to interact with the sky in a fresh and reflective way.

Reference:

Turrell, J. (1986). The Art of Light and Space. University of California Press.

Brougher, K., Govan, M., & Turrell, J. (2013). James Turrell: A Retrospective. Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Merleau-Ponty, M. (2005). Phenomenology of Perception. Routledge.

Museum of Modern Art. (n.d.). Audio playlist: Artists among others. MoMA. https://www.moma.org/audio/playlist/288

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German seminarian: “The Virgin Mary saved me from a virtual life”

Elias is the oldest of four brothers. He was born on April 25, 2001, in Friedberg, Germany, but has always lived in Mering, a small town in Bavaria. His parents grew up on farms in small towns, in very Catholic families, and he owes his faith to them. 

When Elias Baier started high school, his life took another turn and things got worse. «I started to have worse and worse grades and in the end I no longer studied at home. If at first I continued to devour tons of books, especially adventure books, now I spent my time in front of the computer. This made me increasingly incapable of having good relationships until, at the age of 16, I felt quite alone, hiding more and more in the virtual world », he admits openly.

The Scouts saved him from that dangerous slope.A two-week trip to Rome, enjoying the sprawling hills, mountain walks into the city (despite the heat), and glimpses of the Vatican, were the lifeline Baier needed at the time. There they were consecrated to the Virgin in the church of Santa María la Mayor, the mother church of all Marian churches.

«In this consecration, we promised to try to pray at least one mystery of the rosary every day. I really wanted to take it seriously. In the end, the first week after the camp, I didn’t even pray a mystery a day… Maybe you know those good resolutions that are made during retreats, but when you return home you fail horribly. I want to encourage you, especially young people, to try anyway, because my story does not end here.

The Virgin took this consecration very seriously, and he began to transform his entire life. In the following months, a large group of friends was born, and, at that time, it was crucial for him to have Catholic friends. “I am sure that without them, I would not be in the seminary now,” he insists.

This change was impressive because the Virgin and the rosary helped him abandon computer games, and instead he began doing parkour – a sport that consists of overcoming obstacles as quickly as possible, usually in cities -, he became interested in photography and returned to reading.

In 2019, he finished high school and still didn’t really know what to do with his life. He decided to take a year off to explore the world. (...) During his sabbatical year, he also worked as a tinsmith in Uruguay, in a mission of the community of which he is now a part: Work of Jesus High Priest. And they were the most beautiful weeks of his life, even though he could only communicate with people with his hands, a few words in English and a little Spanish that they taught him. But they immediately made him feel at home.

«I made good friends with some of the young people. I was impressed by their example of authentic Christian living, by the joy they spread, by their simplicity, by their fidelity to going to Mass every day. I spent a lot of time in prayer and, after the first few weeks, God gave me clarity about my vocation to be a priest. All the reasons against the priesthood disappeared, and the desire to live only for God and for everyone to enter Heaven remained.

Back home, a few months later, at a retreat, Elias decided to do a year of discernment in the Work of Jesus High Priest community because, in addition, with his family they always went to the family gatherings organized by this community. “By getting to know it better in Uruguay, I really liked their way of doing mission work, the family spirit and the spirituality of intimate love for Mary and the Eucharist.”

“After two years, I began my studies in Philosophy at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, and I am very grateful for what I can learn here every day. I do not regret a single day of this path of formation to be a priest. God has always given me what I needed. Obviously, there are difficult moments, but suddenly God takes you back and fills your heart with his love. Finally, I want to thank Mary for bringing me here, where I am now; she who  has always guided me, who is always close to me and to all of you, dear friends and benefactors.”

Adapted from www.exaudi.org 

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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SCREAMING The images and the OCR of the table of contents is complete!!!! I just need to do the metadata, packaging, distributing, and presenting, surely not in and of themselves giant pr5ojeifhweu feqw and yes these are the VERY LIGHTLY 'compressed' 10000px copies, the uncompressed full size master copy is 1.65GB lmaaaao

This has been something of a journey in thinking about how to archive, why, what, and the ultimate job of someone like me, trying to share a representation of a thing.

The original 2001 scans were not made with archives in mind. It's just not what we were about. What it was about was that back then, ANY artwork you saw online likely had to be scanned from an artbook, screencapped, or otherwise made from some other original--digitizing content was still new and unusual--although not unheard of.

(The other large batch of Saito's art available at the time was a CD-ROM!!! The Chiho Saito Key Art Gallery CD-ROM included video commentary on some key pieces, which WE DID IN FACT GET TRANSLATED, CHECK OUT CHIHO SAITO'S AWKS 1998 CD-ROM COMMENTARY YEP IT'S LIKE THAT. It struggled with the same thing I did--digitally representing artwork at the time was not as easy, and tended to result in some truly horrendous images.)

Anyway, back then, the goal was less to flawlessly represent the product and more to flawlessly present artwork for use in digital projects--essentially, my goal was to create clean and perfect raws from which to create websites, winamp skins, etc. That goal, combined with the general lack of capacity to do better, means that my original scans of this artbook are like over-compressed audio. To look good on the screens of the day, the images were over-saturated and the blacks and whites, highs and lows so to speak, got cut off. Also, the file sizes were a concern at the time, resulting in a willingness to lose those fine details for a version that could be distributed online. (Obviously also it's a resolution thing--but not much needs to be said about 1250px holding less information than 10000.)

This time, the goal is fidelity to the actual artwork by Chiho Saito. This is probably a controversial choice from a strict archival perspective--I *should* be trying to flawlessly represent the actual pages of the book:

And sure. That'd still be amazing, and more 'honest.' However, I am not an archiver, I'm a hobbyist doing what I fuckin' want, and what I want is the best means to celebrate the absolutely incredible talent of Chiho Saito, as an artist, using the means available to me: incredibly high quality print reproductions of her work, and incredibly powerful imaging tools and experience to tease the most information about the original from the print given to me. Essentially? COMPUTER. ENHANCE.

This is like, maybe a square inch or two or actual content as she painted it. But you can zoom in so far now that you can see how the white strokes, the final touches, never create solid lines--the touch is that light, over a very lightly rippled surface. You can see the rainbow of colors she uses to create the depth of the folds in the cloth, and you can even tease out how they got layered. IDK, I don't really fuck with any other fandoms, but I do think this level of fidelity is rare to see in digital representations of manga artwork that predates profession transfer for digital releases. (And even then--you rarely get your official manga artwork in 10k.)

Sure, I could give you the print moire versions of these, but in a digital format, where you can zoom in far beyond the illusion the print moire creates on paper, the details in the information become fundamentally lost to the eye. I've learned a lot over the years about finding those details, knowing how to tease out scan dust from what's actually there, and so on and so forth. I guess, as someone who has spent over 20 years photoshopping, archiving production artwork, scanning tens of thousands of pages, and also as someone who has seen some of these originals in person... this is an ultimate use of my skills to create something no one else is likely to do, including the creators of the work.

oh hey I ranted on for no reason except I need to mentally dump the last 10 hours of work anyway these are uh, coming soon ig I just wanted to talk more about them

Chiho Saito's Illustration Collection artbook is the highest-quality visual media in the Utenaverse. Oversized, single-sided, heavy pages with extremely high quality printing. It is the first artbook I ever scanned.

In 2001, the average screen resolution was 800x600, and I delivered a 1250px wide collection that for a while, took $60 A MONTH to host, because no normal website was hosting images of this ludicrous size. It took my scanner almost an hour to capture a third of each page. I spent months piecing the scans together in Photoshop. It was one of my first true Utena labors of love, and the result is that for decades, these copies have been the definitive copies of Chiho Saito's artwork on the internet. For a very long time, even kinda now, if you see these images, they're probably my scans.

But decades have passed, and I've never been happy with these results, because they couldn't capture the fine details, the paint spills, the sketch beneath poking out, the brilliant use of gradients of dark color to pop the image but drive me insane. What I am finishing up now is a true, archival copy of the artbook. One that delivers such high resolution, that these can print posters larger than the originals, and thanks to some truly brilliant descreening tech, (Thank you Sattva) I've been able to dig up fine details in the work that the printing obscured, but undeniably included.

It's been over 20 years, and it shows. 1250px? Nah, my archive copies are 15,000px wide. I can't wait to finish this and share it with the world. <3

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 4.16 (after 1940)

1941 – World War II: The Italian-German Tarigo convoy is attacked and destroyed by British ships. 1941 – World War II: The Nazi-affiliated Ustaše is put in charge of the Independent State of Croatia by the Axis powers after Operation 25 is effected. 1942 – King George VI awarded the George Cross to the people of Malta in appreciation of their heroism. 1943 – Albert Hofmann accidentally discovers the hallucinogenic effects of the research drug LSD. He intentionally takes the drug three days later on April 19. 1944 – World War II: Allied forces start bombing Belgrade, killing about 1,100 people. This bombing fell on the Orthodox Christian Easter. 1945 – World War II: The Red Army begins the final assault on German forces around Berlin, with nearly one million troops fighting in the Battle of the Seelow Heights. 1945 – The United States Army liberates Nazi Sonderlager (high security) prisoner-of-war camp Oflag IV-C (better known as Colditz). 1945 – More than 7,000 die when the German transport ship Goya is sunk by a Soviet submarine. 1947 – An explosion on board a freighter in port causes the city of Texas City, Texas, United States, to catch fire, killing almost 600 people. 1947 – Bernard Baruch first applies the term "Cold War" to describe the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. 1948 – The Organization of European Economic Co-operation is formed.[8] 1961 – In a nationally broadcast speech, Cuban leader Fidel Castro declares that he is a Marxist–Leninist and that Cuba is going to adopt Communism. 1963 – U.S. civil rights campaigner Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. writes his open letter from Birmingham Jail, sometimes known as "The Negro Is Your Brother", while incarcerated in Birmingham, Alabama, for protesting against segregation. 1972 – Apollo program: The launch of Apollo 16 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2001 – India and Bangladesh begin a five-day border conflict, but are unable to resolve the disputes about their border. 2003 – The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union. 2007 – Virginia Tech shooting: Seung-Hui Cho guns down 32 people and injures 17 before committing suicide. 2008 – The U.S. Supreme Court rules in the Baze v. Rees decision that execution by lethal injection does not violate the Eighth Amendment ban against cruel and unusual punishment. 2012 – The trial for Anders Behring Breivik, the perpetrator of the 2011 Norway attacks, begins in Oslo, Norway. 2012 – The Pulitzer Prize winners were announced, it was the first time since 1977 that no book won the Fiction Prize. 2013 – A 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, killing at least 35 people and injuring 117 others. 2013 – The 2013 Baga massacre is started when Boko Haram militants engage government soldiers in Baga. 2014 – The South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsizes and sinks near Jindo Island, killing 304 passengers and crew and leading to widespread criticism of the South Korean government, media, and shipping authorities. 2016 – Ecuador's worst earthquake in nearly 40 years kills 676 and injures 6,274. 2018 – The New York Times and the New Yorker win the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for breaking news of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse scandal.

[therecordchanger62279]

MY 100 FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME

Not a "best" list, but just favorites. Movies I can watch anytime, again and again that have made some deeper impact on me. An asterisk represents my Top 10, but the list is alphabetical (as is the Top 10).

A Hard Day’s Night

A Man For All Seasons

A Walk On The Moon

The Age of Innocence

Alfie (1966)

All The President’s Men

Almost Famous *

American Graffiti *

American Hot Wax

Animal House

Annie Hall

The Apartment *

Arthur

Barefoot In The Park

Becket

Beverly Hills Cop

Big

The Big Chill

Big Wednesday *

Blow Up

Body Heat

The Bridge On The River Kwai

Bull Durham

Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid

The Caine Mutiny

Casablanca *

Chinatown *

The Cincinnati Kid

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Coal Miner’s Daughter

Coming Home

Crimes & Misdemeanors

Dave

Dazed & Confused

Dead Poet’s Society

East of Eden (1955)

The Electric Horseman

The English Patient

FM

The Fabulous Baker Boys

Field of Dreams

48 Hours

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

From Here To Eternity

The Fugitive

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

Glengarry Glen Ross

The Godfather

The Godfather Part II

Goldfinger

Goodfellas

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner

Hannah & Her Sisters

Harvey

Heaven Can Wait (1978)

High Fidelity

House of Dark Shadows

Hud

Inherit The Wind

Jeremiah Johnson

Key Largo

The King of Comedy

Little Women (1994)

Lonesome Dove

The Long Riders

Love Field

Mask

The Man With The Golden Gun

Manhattan

Miracle On 34th Street (1947)

Mister Roberts

The Moon Is Blue

The Natural

Network

Ocean’s 11 (2001)

On The Waterfront

Papillon

The Parent Trap (1961)

Peggy Sue Got Married *

Same Time Next Year

The Sandpiper

The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh

Silverado

Sneakers

The Sting

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1968)

Sunset Boulevard *

10

That Thing You Do

Three Days of The Condor *

To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday

To Kill A Mockingbird

To Sir With Love

2001: A Space Odyssey

Unforgiven

Up The Down Staircase

When Harry Met Sally

Where Eagles Dare

Who’ll Stop The Rain *

The Yakuza