#j design group interiors

[shotgunhope]

Miami Pantry

[gunillamixtapes]

Pantry - Modern Kitchen

[dizzy-n-busy]

[can (and most likely will) contain SOME poly hcs!]

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Younger David and Darlin' had a 'platonic confession' - as Milo and Asher put it - with each other (they confessed that they were besties for the first time)

Younger Darlin' was hella touch starved and tried avoiding it at all costs bc it made them feel weird; Darlin' now is constantly being touched and completely immune to it

Angel and Asher are VERY touchy feely, love language of physical touch havin asses

David and Baaabe are the cooks of the pack - Baaabe also makes snacks for pack meetings bc David's too preoccupied (Milo and Sam are good sous-chefs !!)

Sweetheart loves buying things and going to expensive ass restaurants with the pack (they're restricted for special occasions bc the pack doesn't want them going broke)

Angel and Baaabe met each other in college but never found out each other's names till later

Everyone is immensely protective over Sam (esp during pack meetings)

Sam and Darlin' stay getting cuddled and clinged onto bc they think that they're outcasts

Milo learned how to stitch at a young age so he could personally tailor some of his clothes shorter; he was embarrassed to get them done professionally

Angel likes wearing short clothes/bottoms so when their shoes untie, the pack's literally dolphin diving tying it for them so they don't have to bend down

David gets called 'mama duck' and he literally hates it

Someone always records whenever they all hangout for memories (I'd say Baaabe, David or Sweetheart)

Darlin' and Sweetheart are menaces when it comes to pissy chrissy, they love intimidating him (Darlin' looms over him and Sweetheart jumpscares him with cloaking)

Milo has a daily skin care/shower routine which is oddly complex

Angel spams the gc with David smiling when they catch him in a photo or to lighten the mood - everyone loves it

Angel got Asher hooked on cheek kisses (or vice versa)

Movie nights or sleepovers/camping go crazy

The pack has, at some point in time, all fallen asleep on or next to Sam (he's too comforting for his own good)

It's always Milo vs Asher till you bring Darlin' into the picture (2 against 1 and they still lose lmao)

Baaabe literally obliterates everyone at arcade games

David has his last name tattooed on the back of his neck; he says how they'll be his demise /j

Sweetheart stress cleans (twinninem)

Baaabe gives fantastic pep talks

Darlin' takes Angel out whenever they struggle with sleeping and don't wanna bother David (Asher sometimes goes too)

Sweetheart is the go to for missing stuff, they always manage to find it somehow

Sam lets the pack play with his hair

Angel got David to match fits ONCE and they were literally vibrating in excitement

The amount of 'embarrassing' old pack photos and videos that David hides is FEDERAL

Darlin' gives really nice hugs

The werewolves all shift and form a cuddle party, it's very cute (many photos for evidence)

Angel likes riling Darlin' up when their shifted and gets chased like a bat outta hell - they have literally mounted the rest of the pack tryna get away

Sweetheart always gives the pack's shifted forms head kisses before and after rubbing their heads

David won't admit it but he loves hanging out with Sam on the sidelines while everyone else is playing around (shifted)

Darlin' got assorted matching piercing with the listener mates (angel bites for Angel, gages for Baaabe and either a tongue piercing or snake bites for Sweetheart)

Milo gets picked up a lot for some reason - it only slightly pisses him off

They were all matching for the Summit, I might draw it to show what I mean

Sweetheart and Milo LOVE making and holding eye contact, they like how it flusters ppl (they always win staring contests/j)

Angel's super into interior designing, they interpret it thru minecraft bc I said so

Group therapy goes crazy/lh

I have so many thoughts abt them, I might have ta make a pt2 💪💪

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[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

I really adore reading your different opinions and discussions about the Twist Cast, world, theories, and so on. Which is also why i wanted to ask you: If you could rate the 7 Dorms (+ Ramshackle dorm) based on environment, characters, interior design, etc. how would you rate them from a scale from 1 to 10...?

I'm curious to know. :)))

Well and this is probably the scientist in me speaking 💦 those are a lot of different factors to consider in one score, and not all of them are equally weighed. Each dorm is very different; we don’t even get the same number of characters for each; the higher number of characters in Heartslabyul, for example, could either bring down or bring up the whole score). It wouldn’t be a clean or a fair game.

Instead of giving “overall” numerical scores, I’m just going to break them up into multiple categories, each list arranged from “favorite” to “least favorite.

By Environment:

Octavinelle — I’ve always wondered what it’s like under the sea… It’d be so tranquil just through Octavinelle’s big glass walls and watching the sea creatures drift by. So therapeutic! (And free, too 😂)

Heartslabyul/Pomefiore — Both feature gardens! I can get lost in them, smelling the roses along the way. Pomefiore is more traditionally pretty (ballrooms, grand decorations, etc), whereas Heartslabyul focuses on whimsy and wonder (more clutter, windy halls, etc). I appreciate both aesthetically!

Ramshackle — Nothing that standout, but also nothing too bad about it. Might be depressing to look out of a window and immediately spot a dead tree and a graveyard though. Also keep in mind that Ramshackle is located the farthest from the main buildings on campus, but I don’t mind this because walking a while helps me properly wake up. The isolation is also nice for an introvert like me.

Diasomnia — Everything looks dark and dead. Constantly worried about being poked by thorns.

Ignihyde — Does outside even exist to these nerds?/j Same issue as Diasomnia but worse somehow; too gloomy and dead looking. Looks creepier because of the tech glowing/casting some light in the darkness.

Scarabia + Savanaclaw — IT’S TOO HOT I’LL DIE OF HEAT STROKE

By Characters:

*Note: takes both individual characters + group dynamics into account*

Octavinelle — The most cohesive as a group, but each Octa boy also stands on their own as a strong and interesting character in my eyes. Helps that J word also belongs here 💕 Watching their schemes unfold is always a treat.

Scarabia — Jamil and Kalim are a comedic yet complicated combination; seeing them puts a smile on my face whether it’s because Jamil is suffering or because Kalim is being oblivious. Usually both.

Savanaclaw — The only one I’m meh on is Jack 😭 Best part of Savanaclaw is definitely when Leona steps up and everyone else backs up his leadership.

Ignihyde — Love Ortho, don’t love Idia (except for those few moments when he’s relatable), so it evens out. Appreciate how much Ortho cares for his brother and encourages him to try new things! Big fan of their wholesome brotherly dynamic, it’s basically one of the few times I can stand Idia.

Pomefiore — Of the group, I only like Rook. I don’t really care for their group dynamic.

Heartslabyul — No particularly strong feelings about anyone here. They’re alright.

Diasomnia — The only character I like of this group is Sebek, and even then the love is somewhat conditional (because as soon as he starts harassing people about Malleus, that love plummets). Silver and Lilia are okayish, but I dislike Malleus so that brings this dorm way down. I think Diasomnia is strongest from the found family angle.

Ramshackle — … What characters? (Yuu doesn’t count; they’re purposefully written as a blank slate and I would rather read about an already established character than an intentionally bland one. The ghosts also don’t count because there’s nothing to distinguish their personalities from one another; they don’t event get names 😭) Grim is a little meowmeow on his own…though I do really love the ghosts being Yuu and Grim’s found family.

By Interior Design:

Octavinelle/Pomefiore — Classic and fancy ✨

Heartslabyul — I’m a sucker for the Alice in Wonderland aesthetic.

Scarabia — Looks huge and fun to explore; probably full of interesting things to gawk at because of the wealth that has been poured into the dorm.

Ramshackle — Cozy, nothing offensive about it.

Diasomnia — Feels like I walked into a haunted castle. Doesn’t look very welcoming or inviting. Might get jumpscared at the next corner.

Ignihyde — Too inorganic and stiff because of all the tech and blue screens floating around. I’d probably get a migraine from just being in Ignihyde.

Savanaclaw — Outdoorsy energy. Would constantly be concerned about sun burn and bug bites (because of how “open” the dorm’s design is). Rope bridges would make me feel nauseous. Just overall not a fun time.

*Bonus* — By Uniform(s):

Noble Bell College :>

Octavinelle — Simple but effective. Also just love me a crisp suit 😩 and cummerbunds (since they accentuate the waist)…

Pomefiore — The colors as flowy fabric are so pretty together… It’s also interesting how they incorporated a kimono-like design into a very European styled/inspired dorm. It works surprisingly well! Adore the intricate fabrics in their sleeves; the complex apple pattern on the red, the sheer black material, etc.

Diasomnia — I have no clue how this uniform works (like, putting it on), but I will agree that it looks cool and intimidating. The hats are slightly silly, but they work well with the whole look.

Scarabia — Looks easy to move in! Love the gold accessories as well. I don’t like the garish flame pattern on their hotpants or the sandals.

Heartslabyul — Why are you wearing sneakers and plain white T-shirts. I thought the dorm uniform was supposed to be formal wear 😭

Ignihyde — Weirdly blocky and geometrical. Nothing that eye-catching to look at.

Savanaclaw — The biker-cowboy aesthetic is just NOT it, sis…

RSA

Ramshackle — … What dorm uniform? Grim’s striped bow? Cuz I’ll agree that it’s cute, but we have nothing else to go off of since Ramshackle isn’t formally recognized as a dorm.

[mischieffoal]

Rosie, Frodo and Sam, Now and for Always

Here it comes: Cici’s chaotic “review” of Lord of the Rings: a Musical Tale

(Spoilers for the musical: go and see it (it's running until mid-October 2023) and then read this)

“My emotions are a wreck, and now we must obviously discuss all of the musical’s shortcomings and its adaptational choices and the costumes, when I really want to stand in a field and yell. After a few hours on the train of actually very good discussions, I cycle home and yell in the park.

5 stars.”

Nothing like a bracing sprint through Reading station to forge fine friendships over somehow managing to get to Newbury and the Windmill Theatre in time. We unite with our friends, get a group photo in the designated Instagram spot and, most importantly, confirm that there will be ice cream in the interval. 

It’s Mr. Bilbo’s eleventy-oneth birthday, didn’t you know? The hobbits make sure we are well informed, and someone on our picnic table is accosted by Fatty Bolger and made to play whack the rat. They all look lovely, waistcoats and sandals abounding, and some watching fauntlings are very gently introduced to hoopla. In general, if you are LARP-positive, sit at the left hand end - we were in the prime spot. Bilbo complimented my cloak and I derided my companions once again for being the only cloaked representative of our smial. Then, someone else approaches - she asks us if Mr. Bilbo said anything odd. Nothing odd at all, we reply, all a perfectly normal party. I think he’s planning something, she says. I’m worried about my spoons. I gasp. “Madam, may I ask, are you perhaps Lobelia Sackville-Baggins?” “I am!” “Madam it is an honour! I am honoured to be in your presence!” She shakes my hand. My life is complete. 

Soon enough, the actual musical begins, narrated by partying Hobbits. Now and for Always had stuck in my head just from the soundtrack on YouTube, and it’s a worthy start to the show as Mr. Bilbo tells the same old stories that he always does. Hobbits sing and dance and every one of them plays an instrument. Someone has a piccolo, someone else has a lute. Bilbo has a harmonica and an accordion. Every single Hobbit has an unspecified country accent. The Brandybucks are loud, the Proudfoots are Proudfeet and Fatty Bolger moans at me about it. R says he knows who’s playing Gollum, because he’s bald. Frodo is very sweet, but I catch Lobelia’s eye across the garden and commiserate with her at her ill fortune. Sam asks Rosie to dance, and I fall in love with them (Sam is Sri Lankan, and sounds it, and Rosie has Afro hair, and they make me very happy). Bilbo gives his speech, “magically disappears”, and 17 years pass as we all get up and troop into the theatre proper.

We’re on the side of the balcony, in a wonderful wooden interior that J guesses might have been a church at some point. We return to the action with Frodo, Sam and Rosie, greeting each other with a little two step jump that I want to do with all my friends. Frodo sends them off to the Ivy Bush, because there seems to be some kind of trade mark problem with the Green Dragon. Gandalf enters bombastically, and Frodo and Sam leave as soon as they know their task, because they know that the show is only three hours long, including an interval. 

The singing begins! Walking fast, singing and playing as they go - The Road does indeed Go On,  the centre stage rotates as they dance-walk around it. Merry and Pippin assail them in a projected cornfield, because they’re his cousins and they’re not letting him do anything dangerous alone. Frodo is very put upon. Merry plays the cello, hanging round his neck, Pippin has a fiddle, and Sam a guitar. Also, Pippin is a girl, not just played by one. Good for you, Pippin Galadriel Moonchild. She’s also terrified of trees (Merry knows a less Tree-ish route and the Old Forest is resoundingly ignored.) 

(Photo Pamela Raith)

And then! Elves! Gildor and Earendil sung with a Y! All the elves are wearing lovely blue tabards. Dark is the road ahead for Frodo, and danger follows their path. That’s nice and cheery. 

(Speaking of costume, Gandalf and Saruman have very nice robes. Saruman is played by the bald one R assures me will be playing Gollum. They have a fun little stand off across the rotating stage, and Saruman isn’t hiding any of his schemes - army included. Uh oh.)

In the Prancing Pony, K says she’s going to play “spot the Strider” but Strider is in fact very very bad at being inconspicuous, as the only one wearing a hoody. 

Strider makes himself known, and so does Pippin, and Frodo’s brilliant distraction plan is to sing a song. He’s not at all prepared for this and walks like a puppet, but the Brandybuck and Took contingent are raring to go with the Cat and the Moon, and soon Frodo is having a lovely time dancing on tables and all. Let’s pretend that Frodo’s smile will never fade.

The Ring goes on. Mari Lwyd black riders appear. Frodo looks like he’s underwater and it’s very funny. Stabbing ensues (no time for Weathertop today). Run! Run for Rivendell! (Costuming side note: Strider has a banging undercut and goatee situation going on). Arwen enters playing a harp, singing a Song of Hope in a bunch of elvish with no subtitles. Tolkien would approve. “The weary traveller returning… home.” It’s Strider, and we learn that this is the first time he’s returned since disappearing to be a ranger. He’s grown a lot, Arwen says. Strider mumbles something about not wanting any bigger destiny than her. Then Frodo wakes up and it turns out they’ve been having this lovely romantic discussion is his hospital wing. Ah, good, says Frodo, we successfully completed our adventure! Merry is very excited at the amount of books and maps, also did you know that Arwen is a half-elf, technically, and did you see the way she looked at Aragorn, and did you know that she’s thousands of years older than him? 

(Photo Pamela Raith)

The council is called, Saruman the bald is also playing Elrond the bald, and is generally an old wise man. All of the elves are obsessed with hand gestures, and their hands are never below their waists. Everyone has so many problems, but Boromir (with another very cool undercut) wastes no time telling everyone Gondor has it worst. The steward is asleep, you say? And you had a dream and followed it here? But the sword that was broken is as lost as the One Ring. (Boromir has great dramatic timing.) Frodo will take the Ring to Mordor, though he don’t know the way. Gimli will go with him, and so will Legolas and Gandalf and Strider. (The Elf and Dwarf are Iranian and Black, and it really stands out amongst the otherwise white Men - I like it a lot). Strider asks Boromir nicely and Boromir says fine, he’ll come too. The fellowship of the ring! A rousing ensemble number with Earendil with a Y! Boromir is playing the trombone and singing at the same time and it’s the best!

Saruman learns of the Fellowship from his useless gas-mask orc minions. He deals with it himself - with menacing flute music. He flutes up a storm on Caradhras, and the Fellowship must go through Moria. Gimli reverently takes a guitar, and sings them a song of his people, as the fellowship and the audience have a chance for a rest. Then drums start in the deep, a balrog is come, and Gandalf is gone. They must continue - to Lothlorien. That horn player is a different elf now, you can tell because their tabard is gold this time!

They arrive blindfolded as Legolas waxes lyrical about the elves of the golden wood, and it turns out he’s not in love with Galadriel he’s just really patriotic. Galadriel tells Frodo they will both share a great loss, and also sings a power ballad. 

(Photo Pamela Raith)

Everything falls apart after Lorien, as we all know. Boromir dances with the hobbits before the orcs get him - Strider appears seconds too late, and Boromir tells him he’s failed, the Fellowship and his people. Strider shows him his broken sword (he’ll show you his if you show him yours) and finally claims his birthright. Boromir begs him to save “our people” and Aragorn really can’t deal with that, especially when Boromir dies in his arms. Aragorn is the best actor in all of this and it’s mainly in degrees of how much he cannot deal with this. The three hunters reunite, honour Boromir, and finally pick themselves up for the road ahead - Aragorn can see the hobbits’ footprints…

In the interval we theorise on how they’re going to fit two whole books into a second act shorter than the first one. Are they just going to cut the entirety of Rohan? That’s the bit of the book I can never understand. The ice cream is very nice.

As the lights go up, Sam races after Frodo and berates his idiot upper-class master who thought he could do anything without him. They set out on their long journey, and from the other side of the stage, Pippin and Merry come charging in. They’ve already escaped from the orcs, as we really don’t have time for that. Pippin is confronted with her fear of trees. Entish is a very musical language which was beautiful to experience, and I think a far better rendition of trees talking than any realism could give. Musicians stood around the auditorium and plucked and strummed their discussion (Gimli was behind us drumming the plumbing). 

(Photo Pamela Raith)

Saruman, meanwhile, directs a cool break dance number from the orcs. They’re going to crush Minas Tirith, and then Sauron will surely think Saruman is an ally, a massive victory for the Light.

The rest of the cliffhangers from act one get resolved in the next ten minutes. The three hunters can tell from the footprints that the hobbits are safe, so they race the breakdancing orcs to Minas Tirith. (No Rohan, I whisper to K). Aragorn demands an entrance to see the Steward (played by Bilbo, this company has one old wise man and one old father figure). The Steward is under Saruman’s spell! They call him Denethor but he’s serving Theoden’s role, with considerably less drama as it only takes Aragorn revealing himself as King to wake him up from the curse. 

They agree to fight together to defeat Saruman! It’s another ensemble song and dance! Gandalf the White returns, and doesn’t come alone! The trees are marching! And Boromir’s actor is playing the trombone behind Denethor as he fights to defend their people, and that made me very emotional. 

It’s Gollum time. Nearly naked bald man with full body dirt makeup scrambles around theatre and balcony, more news at 7. R seems unable to comprehend a theatre company having two bald men in it. This actor was so physical, my director brain was terrified of the risk assessments that must have been required for him to run along the balcony barrier. 

Victory at the Pelennor Fields! TheoDenethor is slain, but the free peoples have won. They ride to Isengard. Saruman enters, and in a very dramatic and tense moment, I thought he greeted them with “Sup”. (Sadly it was actually “So”). Gandalf is sure that this will not be the end of Saruman’s mischief…  

Frodo and Sam (and Gollum) are carrying on, but it’s hard going. They reminisce on the stories they used to listen to, and Sam gets out his guitar as they wonder what kind of story they’re in. Sam sings to Frodo, a reprise of Now and for Always from Mr. Bilbo, and his master tiredly joins in. He hasn’t smiled for days. “Tell us a story, of Frodo and the Ring”. Sam falls asleep, and it’s Frodo turn to sing about him - “no finer friend, now and for always”. Frodo doesn’t quite manage to finish the chorus before he falls asleep beside his Sam - but Gollum takes over in a horrifying corruption of their duet. It took me a while to realise it, but this Gollum’s voice reminds me of Voldemort from A Very Potter Musical - not at all a bad thing, but a specific niche of “very creepy and also pathetic”. 

(Photo Pamela Raith)

Aragorn is crowned, and receives the reforged sword. Together, the representatives of the free peoples plan to storm the Black Gates, in a hopeless battle - for Frodo. Smeagol/Gollum finally decides to lead them to Shelob, and Frodo trusts him. “Well,” Sam says, “let’s walk into Mordor.” Cackles from very small pockets of the audience.

Shelob is a REALLY COOL PUPPET. Sam manages to stab her with the LED Sting as he is seconds away from his doom. Galadriel empowers them with ballads from afar, but Frodo can barely walk. Sam takes the ring to try and relieve his burden, and Frodo doesn’t even notice. Gollum returns and swears he knew nothing about the giant spider, what giant spider? She wasn’t there last week! 

Aragorn, in the B-plot of the musical (we realised afterwards that in the books, destroying the Ring and saving the world is the B-plot), gives a rousing speech to get everyone gearing up for a battle they’re all going to lose. Arwen (I think, or is it Galadriel, I’m writing this the day after and I’ve slightly lost the plot) calls to Aragorn and starts off the ensemble number "out of grief, joy".

Meanwhile, tension is rising in the Frodo-Sam-Gollum-Smeagol polycule. Everything will change, when they destroy the ring. “The elves, Sam, they’ll disappear - all of the magic will be gone out of the world. But if I take the ring!” No one can resist the ring. Gollum and Frodo speak and move as one as they condemn Sam as a traitor and a thief. At some point in all of this Frodo gets the Ring back, Sam runs away, Gollum attacks Frodo, Sam protects him, and Frodo wakes up enough to cast Gollum out instead. I’m very tired and can’t remember when this all happens, but it was all very emotional. 

The free peoples fight, and they all dance and stand so differently you can tell which peoples they all are even without the height differences. Legolas shoots from on high, Gimli is rooted to the ground with wheeling axes, Aragorn just stabs so many orcs. Merry has his cello and uses the bow to attack, and Pippin has her accordion. We love Pippin. She’s here for moral support.

(Photo Pamela Raith)

Sam and Frodo reach the top of Mount Doom and wrench open the backdrop doors. Sam can’t take another step and collapses behind Frodo as he tries once more to take it for himself - before Gollum appears. Gollum’s fall was beautiful and slow - he’s caught by black clad actors on a darkened stage and they gently let him down into the fire. And then it’s done. 

The ensemble sings as Gandalf the White comes to save the two hobbits, and they reunite with their friends as Aragorn bows to the Shirefolk (and holds Frodo’s head so close that he re-awakened my inner Frodo/Aragorn shipper). Gandalf inexplicably says he’s off to have a chat with Tom Bombadil, who we had been ignoring, but that he’ll see Frodo again.

The hobbits return to the Shire, and Lobelia tells us Saruman has been there. We all have to work together to restore the Shire, including the audience - up you get, get outside and get LARPing again. We help the hobbits restore the battered garden to its former glory, and Rosie and Sam are married! Frodo never can return to the cheer he had at the beginning of this adventure. The actor had literally added eye bag makeup, I winced in sympathy when I saw him. Gandalf and the many elves of Middle Earth reach the Shire. They are going into the West. Frodo gives Sam the book in which to write their story. The hobbits do a very sad little dance jump greeting and Frodo hugs Sam tight, before he goes on his way towards the sails of the Grey Havens. 

(Photo Watermill Theatre)

Rapturous applause! Everybody’s back on stage for a rousing final Cat and the Moon! Don’t worry about Frodo’s depression, we’ve got to sing a musical number for us all to go home to! My emotions are a wreck, and now we must obviously discuss all of the musical’s shortcomings and its adaptational choices and the costumes, when I really want to stand in a field and yell. After a few hours on the train of actually very good discussions, I cycle home and yell on my way through the park. 

5 stars.

[vintagelasvegas]

Desert Inn, 1950-2000

Photo: Desert Inn, April 1950, by J. R. Eyerman. LIFE magazine, 6/19/50.

‘46: Wilbur Clark uses the $1.5M proceeds from the sale his share of the El Rancho Vegas and property in San Diego to begin the process of building the Desert Inn.

‘47: Construction begins. Groundbreaking plans described, hotel “designed by J. Maher Weller” of Las Vegas (RJ 3/19/47); building permit issued to contractor JA Anderson (RJ 4/11/47). Clark runs out of money.

‘49: Clark partners with Cleveland associates led by Moe Dalitz. The group takes three-quarters interest in the DI. Construction resumes in Jul. (RJ 7/12/49).

‘50: Desert Inn opens 4/24/50, the state’s largest employer. Licensed to W. Clark, M. Dalitz, M. Kleinman, A. Roen, S. Tucker, T. McGinty, Cornelius Jones, H. Greenspun and others (RJ 2/28/50). W. McAllister, initial design, H. Taylor final design, S. Harris contractor (RJ 4/23/50). Jac Lessman, interior design (RJ 4/26/50). Signs by H. Boernge, YESCO.

‘52: 18-hole golf course opened in Oct.

‘53: DI’s first Tournament of Champions pro golf tournament.  

‘54: Second road sign replaces the original

‘56: Second road sign modified, arch motif added to the front; gates over both driveway entrances

‘59: Property sold to L. Wien & W. Purcell (Desert Inn Associates) and leased back to the Clark, Dalitz, et al. (Desert Inn Operating Co.).

‘61: Second road sign modified

‘63: The nine-story St. Andrews Tower opens, 100 rooms.

‘64: Clark sells his shares of DI Operating Co to its other members and retires from DI. Road sign rebuilt.

‘67: Howard Hughes buys lease from Dalitz group.

‘74: Road sign nearly covered by expanded board.

‘76: Andrews tower covered in mirrored glass (RJ 10/10/76) as first phase of ’77-78 renovation and expansion effort.

‘77: Wimbledon tower completed in Oct; Desert Inn scales back operations in Nov. until construction is completed following summer.

‘78: Reopened Jul. 4 with Augusta tower (Marnell-Corrao Assoc., architect) and new sign by Heath & Co. DI totals 825 rooms.  

‘88: Summa sells DI lease and Sands property in Feb. to Kirk Kerkorian, Tracinda Corp, for a combined $167M. Kerkorian buys DI real estate at an unknown date.

‘94: ITT Corp. buys the Desert Inn from Kerkorian for $160M.

‘97: $200M expansion, Palm Tower completed. The expansion reduces the number of DI rooms to 715.

‘98: Starwood buys ITT and puts the Desert Inn up for sale.

2000: Wynn buys DI for $270M, closes the resort Aug. 28.

2001: DI’s Augusta Tower is imploded Oct. 23.

2002: Wynn begins construction on the Le Reve (Wynn Las Vegas) Nov. 1.

2004: DI’s Palm and St. Andrews towers imploded Nov. 16.

Adapted, edited from “Desert Inn Chronology,” L.V. Sun 4/28/2000

Additional sources: Associated Press. “Real Estate Man Buys Desert Inn.” Ludington Daily News, 8/17/59; “Desert Inn Property is Sold.” Las Vegas Review-Journal, 8/17/59; Tax Exempt Foundations and Charitable Trusts: Their Impact on Our Economy. Second Installment. U.S. Govt. Printing Office, 10/16/63; Desert Inn plans sharp cutbacks. Review-Journal, 10/11/77; J.L. Dinoff. Desert Inn Topped Out. Review-Journal, 5/3/78; Sign of Good Taste. Review-Journal, 7/2/78; Center of action at D.I. to be tower. Review-Journal, 7/2/78; Interview with Bob Maheu conducted by Tim Anderson for The Las Vegas I Remember, KNPR, 2005.

Desert Inn layout circa '59. Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas Collection, California State University, Northridge. 

[rcubens]

⚠️ CAUTION: ENTER AT OWN RISK! ⚠️

TASK 1.1 — Reuben's bedroom

Reuben canonically doesn’t have a room at Woodrow— sorry dani it’s too good of a slip up for me to not take advantage of 🫶🏽. I originally would’ve said garage for the vibes but it would make things overly complicated so why not the attic? He’s got somewhat of a bigger space than the other wards but no ensuite bathroom and a tight set of stairs up to his room. Not that it ever bothered Reuben opting to spend more of his time in common spaces, hoping someone would speak to him.

Reuben’s last time in his room was the summer of 1999, imagine Len’s Steal My Sunshine blasting out some speakers. The room itself looks like if the bully in a teen comedy threw up on a J Crew catalogue. The base is a preppy room with nautical bits and bobs and American flags, covered with posters of alt rock bands and bikini clad models. Perks of having a room far away meant Mrs. Tristan didn’t get to see 20-something year old Reuben’s idea of interior design all that often.

The room is a comfortable form of cluttered, not overbearing— just lived in. CD’s for all his favourite bands stacked up about knee high make navigating the room slightly treacherous. There’s a guitar he bought in high school to try to be the resident guitar guy™ of his friend group and impress a girl— he gave up about two months in when he wasn’t very good and she started seeing one of his friends. There are textbooks he never bothered to open from his classes at Georgetown that are now probably too old to sell. On the wall opposite his bed is a chunky silver CRT TV and copies of Metal Gear Solid, Spyro, Grand Theft Auto 2 and Tomb Raider. Though Richard wasn’t fond of video games in the game room, he bought the console for his dorm and lugged it back upstate post-grad. On the desk are photos of his parents and the house he grew up in. There’s not many photos, as he doesn’t like to ascribe them too much space in his mind.

As for hidden paraphernalia, in the top left desk drawer are Destiny’s Child The Writing’s on The Wall, Fiona Apple’s When the Pawn… and the Spice Girls Spice World— albums he really likes but is embarrassed to mention. All the way at the back of the top shelf in his closet is a pack of cigarettes he would occasionally smoke which is ironic given his current profession. On the same shelf is a box of unopened rubbers that expired in 1999.

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Financial Economics

By. Jacinda Thomas, Masters of Science in Wealth Management

Good Morning,

One of the first things I had to learn as a world class wealth manager was financial economics. Let's dive right in.

First we will break down the meaning of each individual word.

Financial: the study of finance; let's define finance: money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual

Economics: a social science concerned chiefly with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

There were also other definitions as well.

Now let's think about it: the economy is the revolving circulation of goods or services. And finance is simply money... so it's safe to say that financial economics is money of the circulation of goods and services.

This makes sense. As an ultra high net worth wealth manager, it's important to have a clear understanding of the circulatory money activity of goods and services.

This is one of the things that makes me such a great ultra high net worth wealth manager and advisor. As a person from a family of entrepreneurs I took a keen interest in how business is run from a very, very early age. As mentioned in my opening essay, throughout the last 16 years I've super deep dived into industries of all sorts: autos, mechanics, cars, fashion, retail, style grooming, software engineering, web development, apps, servers, computers, design, restaurants, food, logistics, warehousing, transportation, logistics, shipping/receiving, farming, agriculture, agtech, vertical farming, energy, wind, oil, pellet, real estate, construction, interior design, development, commercial, industrial, residential, art, music, touring, music production, education, teaching, higher learning, politics, government, religion, philanthropy, non-profit, finance products. With the latest being crypto, blockchain, and web3... I'm sure there are a few things I didn't mention, but overall these are few of the fields that I've had genuine authentic non-manufactured interest in. Which is key, genuine interest is rare.

Extremely thoroughbred in regards to understanding how the world works. Which will make me one of the most valuable and highly sought after high net worth wealth managers in the world.

Even the pastors need a pastor.

I understand the economy, the intricacies of how it interacts. And I'm continuously learning in natural ways.

We're never in a hurry, it's important that the table is set properly.

Okay so now let's dive deeper into financial economics.

Our overall assumption just from defining the words is in the ballpark of this definition. The study of the financial system. The study of economic resources allocation over time under conditions of uncertainty. Yes this makes sense. The study of the use and distribution of resources in the financial markets.

Within a semester class we will learn much more to be able to adequately assist our clients and/or firms.

The Canadian lecture on financial economics adds a nice global perspective to our understanding.

The Financial Appetite blog does a lovely job of explaining this. Learn more here: https://www.thefinancialappetite.com/blog/what-is-financial-economics

What Is Financial Economics?

Financial economics is a branch of economics that analyzes how resources are used and distributed in markets. In general, it is the study of choices consumers, business managers, and government officials make to achieve their goals considering that they have limited or scarce resources. Financial decisions will frequently have to take into consideration future events, which can be related to individual stocks, portfolios, or the market as a whole. Financial economics differs from the other branches of economics because it pays particular attention to monetary activities. This branch of economics analyzes how inflation, depression, deflation, recession, prices, and other financial variables impact one another. It applies economic principles to financial markets, corporations, banks, and central banking policies, and uses economic theory to evaluate how time, risk, opportunity costs, and information can produce incentives for a particular decision. Financial economics plays an important role in making investment decisions, identifying risks, and valuing securities and assets.

What a wonderful break down. Let's see what Investopedia has to say.

Financial Economics

What Is Financial Economics?

Financial economics is a branch of economics that analyzes the use and distribution of resources in markets. Financial decisions must often take into account future events, whether those be related to individual stocks, portfolios, or the market as a whole.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Financial economics analyzes the use and distribution of resources in markets.

It employs economic theory to evaluate how time, risk, opportunity costs, and information can create incentives or disincentives for a particular decision.

Financial economics often involves the creation of sophisticated models to test the variables affecting a particular decision.

How Financial Economics Works

Making financial decisions is not always a straightforward process. Time, risk (uncertainty), opportunity costs, and information can create incentives or disincentives. Financial economics employs economic theory to evaluate how certain things impact decision making, providing investors with the instruments to make the right calls.

Financial economics usually involves the creation of sophisticated models to test the variables affecting a particular decision. Often, these models assume that individuals or institutions making decisions act rationally, though this is not necessarily the case. The irrational behavior of parties has to be taken into account in financial economics as a potential risk factor.

Investopedia compares it to traditional economics.

Financial Economics vs. Traditional Economics

Traditional economics focuses on exchanges in which money is one—but only one—of the items traded. In contrast, financial economics concentrates on exchanges in which money of one type or another is likely to appear on both sides of a trade. 

The financial economist can be distinguished from traditional economists by their focus on monetary activities in which time, uncertainty, options and information play roles. 

Financial Economics Methods

There are many angles to the concept of financial economics. Two of the most prominent are:

Discounting

Decision making over time recognizes the fact that the value of $1 in 10 years' time is less than the value of $1 now. Therefore, the $1 at 10 years must be discounted to allow for risk, inflation, and the simple fact that it is in the future. Failure to discount appropriately can lead to problems, such as underfunded pension schemes.

Risk Management and Diversification

Advertisements for stock market-based financial products must remind potential buyers that the value of investments may fall as well as rise.

Financial institutions are always looking for ways of insuring, or hedging, this risk. It is sometimes possible to hold two highly risky assets but for the overall risk to be low: if share A only performs badly when share B performs well (and vice versa) then the two shares perform a perfect hedge.

An important part of finance is working out the total risk of a portfolio of risky assets, since the total risk may be less than the risk of the individual components.

Let's look at one more source to understand Financial Economics. This time we will view a video:

Take the day to review the materials above. And welcome to Financial Economics.

Jacinda T.Thomas

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Tavern Club

3522 Prospect Ave.

Cleveland, OH

The National Register-listed Tavern Club is a private social club built in 1905 at the intersection of Prospect Ave. and E. 36th St. in the Central neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Its home is a building designed by architect J. Milton Dyer in a Northern Renaissance style. Tavern was built at a time when, just a block away, Cleveland's Millionaire's Row on Euclid Avenue was among the wealthiest neighborhoods in the world, and home to many members.

Dyer was a member of the Tavern Club, which was established 1892–93. He designed a building for the group when it moved from a leased property at 968 Prospect Street to its present building on January 1, 1905. Dyer's design was inspired by his admiration of the clubhouses of the Heidelberg University dueling societies. The exterior construction and the traditional interior decor of the building have remained essentially the same since the club's beginning.

The upstairs originally contained two squash courts and a rackets court. The Tavern Club Invitational, a Professional Squash Doubles tournament, benefits the youth empowerment through squash program, Urban Squash Cleveland. The building was listed with the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1984. It was also designated as a landmark by the City of Cleveland

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When it comes to the perfect blend of luxury and affordability, Belgravia Zirakpur stands out with excellence. Located in the heart of Tricity, this new project by Affinity Builders & Promoters redefines opulent living, making it quite within the reach of fastidious homeowners. While Affinity Belgravia is much more than just a residential project, the unparalleled grace, world-class amenities, and a prime location come at what can be best termed a surprise budget-friendly price.

Reasons to Choose Affinity Belgravia?

Situated on the Zirakpur-Patiala highway, NH-7, Affinity Belgravia Zirakpur spells a smart investment for those who want connectivity sans any compromise on luxury, since it has links with major hubs like Aerocity Mohali.

Here’s why Belgravia Zirakpur is the ideal choice for your dream home:

- Prime Location:

  - Strategically positioned on NH-7, offering seamless connectivity to Chandigarh, Mohali, and the International Airport.

- It is located close to Aerocity, educational institutions, health facilities, and shopping complexes.

- Luxurious Living Spaces:

  - 3 BHK Homes: Perfectly crafted for families seeking a spacious and comfortable abode.

  - 3 BHK + Servant: Extra space for added convenience.

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  - Exquisite Clubhouse: A place where one can socialize and just sit and hang out.

  - Roman & Ethnic Facade: A lavish exterior design that combines only the best features of traditional and modern architecture.

A New Axis of Luxury in Tri-city

Affinity Belgravia is not just one more residential project; it is a visionary development that actually sets new benchmarks for luxury living in the Tricity region. World-class landscaping, opulent architecture, and thoughtfully designed interiors make for the kind of lifestyle that is aspirational yet attainable.

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Why Affinity Belgravia is a Smart Investment

While considering investment in Affinity Belgravia Zirakpur, one needs to understand that it isn't just the possession of a house but assurance about life—the way one feels when surrounded by luxury, convenience, and value. Here's why this project would prove to be a smart choice:

- High ROI Potential :Situated at a rapidly developing area, Belgravia Zirakpur promises excellent capital appreciation and hence presents an ideal choice for investors.

- Reputed Developer: The brand Affinity Builders & Promoters itself spells the feel of quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Having delivered the iconic projects like Affinity Greens, this group has earned the trust of thousands of homeowners.

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Riverdale Aerovista: Affordable Plots at Mohali Airport Rd.

When looking for your next real estate investment that has a pinch of both opulence and dependency, turn to Riverdale Aerovista. Located on Mohali Airport Road, Riverdale Aerovista is known for its freehold plots which are desirable for all the prospective house owners who like to think big. Available for immediate registration and possession, this premium development ensures an improved way of life in proximity to vital services and a dynamic neighborhood.

 Why Choose Riverdale Aerovista?

Prime Location:

- Riverdale Aerovista is situated adjacent to Aerocity as well as Chandigarh International Airport making it the best connected area overall.

- Being near Mohali IT Park, Fortis Hospital, ISB, leading educational institutions, global schools and future shopping malls make this spot perfect for residing as well as for investment.

- Easy access to highways ensures seamless travel to Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, J&K, and Himachal Pradesh.

Impressive Community:

- Over 1000 families already residing, ensuring a vibrant and welcoming community.

- Gated society with two-tier security for a safe and secure living environment.

 Amenities at Riverdale Aerovista

- Pollution-Free Environment: Enjoy a breath of fresh air with lush, landscaped gardens and green spaces.

- Children’s Play Zone: Safe and fun area for kids to play and socialize.

- Centrally Located: Close to major establishments, making everyday living convenient.

- All Flats with Elevators: Ensuring comfort and accessibility for all residents.

- Maple Streetlights: Stylish and efficient street lighting to illuminate your evenings.

Residential Options

 Luxury Villas:

- Designed in a Neo-Classical style, offering eye-pleasing exteriors and spacious interiors.

- Options range from 4BHK to 5BHK with servant rooms, ensuring ample space for large families.

- Each villa comes with a private parking lot and a classy front yard.

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- 3BHK independent floors with lifts, catering to nuclear families.

- A blend of Spanish Architecture and Neo-Classical Style.

- Each floor includes a servant-cum-store room and car park.

 Residential Plots:

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Conclusion

On Mohali Airport Road, investing in Riverdale Aerovista plots is a sound choice for people looking for lavishness, comfortability, and improved life. Riverdale Aerovista is the best real estate option because it offers lots of facilities, good transportation links and has a blossoming society.

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Timeline of Huntridge Theatre, 1208 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas

Tourist photo, 4/47 - from Chaddgar

‘44, Apr: Construction begins. Huntridge Development Co. plans the theater as the nucleus for the business and shopping center in Huntridge subdivision. Huntridge Development Co. is Henry Leigh Hunt & family with investors including Francis & Irene Dunne Griffin, Loretta Young. Thomas Oakey, general manager. Original builder and proprietor was Commonwealth Las Vegas Theater, Inc; S. Charles Lee, architect; A.B. Heinsbergen, Interior design; Pioneer Construction Co, contractor (1).

‘44, Oct. 10: Grand opening. Oakey’s Huntridge Theatres Inc. later becomes operator of the Huntridge, Fremont, Palace, and Western theaters (2).

‘47: Adjacent building at 1200 E Charleston first seen. Construction date unknown. Exterior is modified with raised walls in c. ’63-’64.

‘51: Nevada Theatre Corp. leases and assumes management of Huntridge Theatres’ four properties (3,4). Lloyd Katz appointed general manager later in the year (5). Katz desegregates the three Nevada Theatre Corp theaters some time in the 50s (6).

‘58: Huntridge Post Office (1125 Maryland Pkwy) new addition, built by Huntridge Development Co (7).

‘77, Apr.: Closed, Katz lease not renewed (8).

‘78: Huntridge bought by Frank Silvaggio.

‘80, Nov: Partitioned into a 2-screen theater, reopened under lease by Don Lesh (9). Closed again in 1982.

‘83, Nov: Roberts Co. (Robert Garganese Jr. & Jim Larocca) lease theater, remodel, and reopen. “We wanted to make the theater look like the old Huntridge … but we couldn’t find any pictures of it” - Larocca (10). United Artists buys Roberts Co. and takes over operations of the theater in ‘87.

‘89, Sep 4: Last movies shown, UA closes theater (11).

‘92: Richard Lenz leases theater, tears down the dividing wall and converts it into live events hall: Huntridge Performing Arts Theatre (12).

‘93: Theater added to National Register of Historic Places.

‘94, Aug: Friends of the Huntridge (Lenz) buys the theater. Financing includes city redevelopment funds and NV historic preservation funds (13); “In the ensuing years it was sustained by more than $1.3M in state grants” (14).

‘95, Jul. 28: Roof collapse (15).

‘96, Dec: Reopens after repair. New roof, marquee, fencing, fly loft, and recording studio installed (16).

‘01, Dec. 31: Bought by Mizrachi family. Theater closed for renovation Jan.-Oct. 2002.

‘04: One of the last live shows is Beastie Boys, Jun. 9. Huntridge closes Jul. 31 for planned renovation, and remains closed for over twenty years.

‘21: Sale to Dapper Co. approved.

(1) Ground is Broken for Huntridge Theater. Review-Journal, 4/13/44. (2) H. Wentworth. “Pin Your Faith to Las Vegas.“ Review-Journal, 2/5/48. (3) New Theatre Group Takes Over in City. Review-Journal, 4/15/51. (4) Theater Story is Explained Today. Review-Journal, 5/11/51. (5) Theater Man. Review-Journal, 12/9/51. (6) M. Lyle. “Katz Elementary School namesake has lived a historic life.” Review-Journal, 8/1/2011; An Interview with Edythe Katz-Yarchever. Oral history MS_01075_087, UNLV Special Collections & Archives. (7) “Huntridge PO Station Opened To Public Today.” Review-Journal, 5/12/58. (8) No More Shows. Review-Journal, 4/21/77. (9) J. Hall. “Old LV theater to be reopened.” Review-Journal, 11/16/80. (10) Huntridge Theater Will Reopen. Review-Journal, 10/23/83. (11) C. Cling. “Hollywood had boring banner year.” Review-Journal, 12/31/89. (12) M. Weatherford. “Huntridge Theater earns one more run.” Review-Journal, 2/9/92. (13) J. Gallant. “Preservationists to save old Huntridge Theatre.” Review-Journal, 8/16/94. (14) J. Morrison. “Future of historic venue up in the air.” Review-Journal, 1/6/2002. (15) M. Weatherford. “Roof of Huntridge collapses.” Review-Journal, 7/29/1995. (16) M. Weatherford. “Downtown club calls it quits as Huntridge preparing to reopen.” Review-Journal, 10/25/96. (17) Huntridge to close temporarily for major restoration project. Review-Journal, 7/16/2004.

Additional sources: Guide to the Katz Papers, UNLV Special Collections; Elizabeth von Till Warren. Huntridge Theater, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, 1993; “More Huntridge Theater History,” Classic Las Vegas, 3/11/2008; J. Warren. “The Huntridge Covenant: The Untold Story of a National Treasure Hidden in Las Vegas” 2015; Nevada State Historic Preservation Office.

Below: Rendering of the Huntridge Theatre, '43, from the S. Charles Lee Papers, UCLA Special Collections. Advertisement for its grand opening, 10/10/44.

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The GERB party’s projected government failed to muster enough support in Bulgaria’s parliament on Wednesday, edging the country closer to a seventh general election in just three years and fuelling further tension among MPs. After a three-hour debate,138 MPs voted against the new government, 98 in favour, and two abstained. 

Surprisingly, the mandate was not entirely supported by GERB’s usual allies in the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, MRF, which is going through it’s own crisis; 14 MRF MPs also voted against and one abstained. 

Initial expectations following the June 9 general and European Parliament elections were that GERB’s victory in them and an increased showing for the MRF would lead to them forming a coalition with a third partner. Instead, the distance between the two is growing.

Wednesday’s vote coincided with a brewing conflict within the MRF between its current leader, the oligarch Delyan Peevski, who was sanctioned under the Global Magnitsky Act and mentioned in the Pandora Papers, and its founder Ahmed Dogan. 

Dogan started the party in 1990 to represent the ethnic Turkish minority in Bulgaria while Peevski is its first leader of Bulgarian ethnicity, and has long been a controversial political figure, as a BIRN profile from 2016 noted.

On Wednesday, MRF member Ramadan Atalai accused Peevski of governing the party as a “personal business”, saying relations between Peevski and Dogan were “at a big rift”, with Peevski wanting to be in coalition with GERB and Dogan against such a move. Just before saying this, Atalai was ousted from the party’s parliamentary group.

In light of the political crossfire, GERB leader Boyko Borissov pronounced the project cabinet doomed from the parliamentary podium even before the vote took place: “Let’s forget about the vote, just return to campaigning and beg the citizens for their forgiveness,” he said.

GERB’s cabinet, in which the designated Prime Minister was former Minister of Transport Rossen Zhelyazkov, was predictably criticised by the opposition.

After GERB’s failure to form a government, the mandate will now go to the MRF. In case of another failure, the President will opt for a party of his choosing. 

Traditionally, President Rumen Radev chose the Bulgarian Socialist Party for this task. But in April 2023, amid another election phase, he chose There’s Such a People, which at the time promoted the idea of turning Bulgaria into a presidential republic.

“What I saw today, is that personal quarrels are dominating over political arguments,” Radev told the media after the vote.

Other parties in leadership crisis

Another force, Greatness, is also going through internal conflicts. Ivelin Mihaylov and Nickolay Markov, co-leaders of the new nationalist force which entered parliament in the last election, seem now at loggerheads. 

Mihaylov – who despite being a main figure is not among the party’s 13 MPs – has claimed in interviews that Markov is now under the influence of GERB. 

On his YouTube channel, Mihaylov claimed also that he has been threatened by his own MPs, that his partner is planning to oust him from the party, and in passing claimed also that Markov “was always frustrated that I was bringing him to cheap restaurants”.

Mihaylov’s tourism endeavour has been investigated as a Ponzi scheme by the local Capital newspaper since 2020 and in May was probed by the Ministry of Interior and the state security over reports that he is developing a paramilitary unit. 

MPs from Greatness, which was launched in 2023, also voted against the project cabinet.

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Kosmos2999's 3rd Anniversary Special Presentation:

The Phantom Planet (1961 film)

Theatrical release poster

In the future, mankind had taken the first steps conquest of the space frontier. They already established a base on the Moon and planet Mars is next on their reach.

In the year 1980, the United States Air Force Space Exploration Wing has to deal with the vanishing of two spaceships in less than a month.

Captain Frank Chapman has been assigned to investigate those mysterious disappearances. As his ship, the Pegasus, passed thru a meteor shower, Chapman becomes the sole survivor of the ship's crew.

The Pegasus is attracted to an planet-sized asteroid and Chapman had an encounter with a group six-inch tall humanoids. The people of planet Rheton.

A highly developed race, capable of turning the giant asteroid into a world ship. Chapman has the chance to know about their civilization and helping them to fight their enemies, a tall alien race known as the Solarites.

The Phantom Planet is an independently made American science fiction movie from 1961. It is presented on its original black-and-white format.

Main cast: Dean Fredericks as Captain Frank Chapman Coleen Gray as Liara Anthony Dexter as Herron Francis X. Bushman as Sessom Dolores Faith as Zetha Richard Webber as Lieutenant Ray Makonnen Richard Kiel as The Captured Solarite

Production staff: Directed by: William Marshall Screenplay by: Fred Gebhardt, William Telaak and Fred De Gorter Story by: Fred Gebhardt Produced by: Fred Gebhardt Cinematography by: Elwood J. Nicholson Edited by: Hugo Grimaldi Music by: Leith Stevens Production company: Four Crown Productions, Inc. Distributed by: American International Pictures Original release date: December 13, 1961

Fascinating facts:

This film was released in the United States by American International Pictures as a double feature with Assignment Outer Space (aka Space-Men).

Director William Marshall had previously made two films with Errol Flynn: Hello God and Adventures of Captain Fabian.

This was actor Richard Kiel's first credited film role.

The film's interior spaceship sets, spacesuit helmets, oxygen backpacks and special effects were used before in the sci-fi television series Men into Space from Ziv Company. It was broadcast in 1959 on CBS TV.

This film was featured in episode two of the ninth season of the Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Personal note:

This is the way to begin the celebration of the third anniversary of this blog. And it is also a humble way to say thanks to everyone of you for your likes, your sharing and your following.

Kosmos2999 is a non-commercial blog in Tumblr, where I share my love for vintage sci-fi. It serves me to take my "baby steps" in writing, graphic design and digital painting.

It is dedicated to the loving memory of a late friend of mine, Donna Marie Van Buren (1965-2013) on her birthday (April the 1st).

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