#stevee postman

[spiritusloci]

PHOTO CREDIT: "Lucky and Bruce" by STEVEE POSTMAN I was lucky enough to purchase a print from Stevee Postman many years ago and it is still one of my favourite images and current icon. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I've been going back and forth for some time about whether or not I want to keep posting AI images. At this point I think most of us are are bored,... (we get it, Midjourney can make some pretty photorealistic images, yay). I've said before that I might delete the AI image on this account and I am considering it again, I’m still deciding. Between the ethics of training the models and the energy usage to generate them, I’m not making any more (at least that’s the plan). Increasingly, I'm trying to live in alignment with my values, which has meant deleting my Twitter account when NaziBoy took over, deleting my Amazon account (when I could finally convince myself I could live without it, and yeah, I've been fine for months now, kill it), and most recently deleting my Meta accounts since TinyPenisBoyButWantsMoreMasculineEnergyBoy decided to delete fact-checking and join the other neo-fascists in sucking up to the Maga Orange Goblin. Otherwise, to let you know, I've turned off my Midjourney account (can I live without it? we'll see) and am focusing more on things that matter to me in the real world. I’m really enjoying reposting the work of others and will continue to post some photographs of my own as well now and then. It's dangerous times, friends, take care of yourself and the people you love. Thanks, as ever, for your support.

[skelieology]

⁉️ Postman making lil’ postman art? In 2024? Remarkable❗️

Postman & Aaron O’ Nare dialogue snippet under the tab 👍

Aaron O’ Nare: “Oh I love surprises, let me see!”

Postman: “Oh woah- hey!”

Aaron: “‘And there, sat ever so cutely on top of an envelope like a puppy in a tea cup, was’ -my friend- ‘Postman, being held by a much larger Postman. This tiny one that caught the bigger Postman’s gaze was somewhere around the size of a stamp.’ What a neat little surprise! Oh I do wonder how this little guys story will unfold…”

Postman: “Me too. Since you’re so good at stating the obvious though, do you mind telling me what he’s doing in my mailbag?”

Aaron: “That, I cannot answer. I do find it unfair however that the creator gave you a mini version of yourself but not me. Don’t I look so marketable with my shiny green tie and hat?”

Postman: “… I seriously don’t see what’s so cool about my wall that you have to stop and wink at it whenever you make a witty joke, but if it keeps you in the post office longer, then flirt with it all you’d like.”

Aaron: “It’s quite an enjoyable activity actually! I wouldn’t suggest you do the same though, the little you leaped away out the window while you took your eyes off him.”

Postman: “Sure ma- Sorry what was that last part? … Are you kidding the little guy was right here!”

Aaron: “Better go look for hiiiiim. Who knows, he might be eaten by boxhawks!”

Postman: “What?!”

Aaron: “It’s time to live up to your card description! I’ll see you there.

‘And Aaron disappears before Postman could say another word’.”

Postman: Sigh… “If only being a town hero was a part of my pay.”

[makeminebronze]

The Angel pt 2

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#Happybirthday @anjelicahuston #anjelicaHuston #actress #director #author #AWalkwithLoveandDeath #ThePostmanAlwaysRingsTwice #ThisIsSpinalTap #TheIcePirates #TheWitches #TheAddamsFamily #BastardOutofCarolina #AgnesBrowne #TheRoyalTenenbaums #thelifeaquaticwithstevezissou #TinkerBell #JohnWick3 #Parabellum

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a piece of your heart | kang daesung x reader

summary: distractions happen, but a shared hobby brings you closer together

word count: approx 5.6k

warnings: none, just some fluff!

author's note: this was written for day 18 of the april bigbang challenge - bonding over a shared hobby! i'm sorry for posting late, i just couldn't seem to get my stuff organised, and im sorry about the end (i really had trouble this time round) but i hope you enjoy nonetheless!

The morning sun filtered through the windows, warming you as you stood watching the door. You didn’t have to, of course - it’s not like you had x-ray vision that would let you see the postman before he knocked on the door. Seeing that the tracking information had changed overnight had gotten you excited, however, and you wanted to get your hands on the package as soon as possible. Impatient? Definitely, but you had never claimed to be anything else.

You were so focused on the door that the knocking startled you. You barely held back from making an embarrassing noise, moving quickly to answer the door, your excitement giving you an extra bounce in your step. You smiled warmly as you greeted your regular postman.

“Morning, Steve. Good route so far?”

“I get to see your beautiful face, so I can’t complain, can I?”

“Your husband know you’re flirting with me?”

Steve laughed, holding out the PDA for you to sign. You scribble the signature and swap the device over for the your package. Your smile grows wider as you hear the familiar rattle. You were tempted to shut the door without saying goodbye, but even your impatience had limits. You had the whole day ahead of you, anyway; a couple more moments wouldn’t do harm. Your expression gave something away, however, Steve laughing as he tucked away the PDA and adjusted his postal bag.

“I won’t keep you long today, Y/n. You look like you’re about to vibrate out of your skin. Gotta ask though, is it meant to sound like that?”

“That is the sound of happiness. It absolutely should sound like that.”

Steve simply laughed again, raising a hand in farewell. You waved back, watching for only a moment before dashing back inside, already pulling at the wrapping of the box. You paused once the door had closed behind you. The dining table would be the better option, but your eyes kept being drawn to the living room. Nostalgic memories came to the forefront: blanket forts, pieces strewn across the floor, the quiet drone of whatever show your parents were watching as you built whatever your imagination could conjure.

The decision was an easy one. You already were going to spend the day playing with Lego, so why not give into the childlike whimsy? Your back might not thank you tomorrow, but that was an issue for future you.

You hadn’t thought about Lego in years. You loved it as a kid, but as you grew up and life got busier, it fell to the wayside like things often did. It wasn’t until a co-worker gifted you a set for your birthday that you got back into it. Putting together the orchids piece by piece had brought you a sense of peace and happiness you hadn’t felt in a long time. You picked up more sets over time, keeping them aside for a day off or when you needed to disconnect from the world. But the package in your hands was different; you’d been wanting - needing - to create, but you were feeling restricted by the designs and the limited pieces. The opened package in your hands was the answer.

A giant box of classic pieces, with every colour and weird shape piece you could dream of. You dug your hand through the box, enjoying the sound of the pieces cascading like a clunky, plastic waterfall. You weren’t exaggerating before; the sound of the bricks against each other might have been loud, but it was pure happiness.

You start building. Simple things at first, little houses and structures and the like, but as the day went one, your creations got increasing complex and bizarre. Abnormally large towers with weird turrets, recreations of fairytale monsters, an attempt at a car with wings, a misshapen heart - nothing was off limits. It was freeing to just pick up the pieces and stack them together, seeing what idea you would gravitate towards next.

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The morning turned into the afternoon, and the afternoon quickly gave way to early evening. You didn’t noice at first, but once you had, reality came back to you quickly. You’d barely moved all day outside of bathroom breaks and a light snack, too engrossed in your joy. You had no regrets. You stretched, working out the pins and needles from sitting on the ground for hours, and moved towards the light switch. You flipped it on, intending on making dinner and being a responsible adult for a little bit.

A knock on the door interrupts you.

You weren’t expecting anyone, especially not at this time of the day. Curious and cautious, you made your way to the door, looking through the peep hole. When you saw who it was, you swore loudly, causing the man on the other side to call out.

“Y/n? Is everything okay?”

“Yes! Hi! Give me a moment, Daesung!”

Daesung was at your door. Daesung was waiting politely to take you on a date. A date you had completely forgotten about. You looked down at yourself - not dressed up for a date, but that could easily be fixed. The same couldn’t be said for the very visible living room.

Fuck.

You close your eyes, taking a moment to calm down. There was no need to work yourself up. Daesung had been nothing but a sweetheart since the day you met; if he was rude or mean about the scattered pieces, it was better to know now before the relationship progressed. It wasn’t a dealbreaker by any means, but you guessed it would serve as a decent litmus test.

You opened the door, and you were met with a bright smile, one that lit up Daesung’s face.

“Daesung, hi. I’m so sorry, I completely spaced out. But if you come in, I’ll be ready in a few minutes?”

You stepped aside, an invitation for Daesung. He took it, the smile never dropping.

“It’s all good! The reservations not for a little bit anyway, so we still have time.” He paused, turning back to face you. “It’s nice to see you, Y/n.”

You felt your cheeks warm up and your heart rate picked up. It was a simple statement - nothing more than small talk, really - but Daesung said it with such sincerity that it made you feel like you were the only person in the world. Instead of being overwhelming like it had in the past, Daesung’s attention made you feel warm. Safe.

“Sorry about the mess. I’ll be right back, but feel free to make yourself comfortable!”

Daesung nodded in affirmation, his eyes drifting around your apartment. You saw him linger on the Lego, and you tried to quell the anxiety. It probably meant nothing. Just looking. You couldn’t stay to watch him, though, to analyse his reactions. You didn’t want to keep him waiting for longer than he already had.

Fifteen minutes later, and you had changed into more appropriate attire. The outfit clung to your body, showing it off, but it was still classy enough for the restaurant. You checked yourself out in the mirror; you looked good. Satisfied, you made your way back out to the living room. Daesung didn’t notice you, so you gave into the earlier desire to watch him.

He picked up your creations, careful and reverent. He inspected them, turning them over, interacting with any moving part he came across. The earlier panic dissipated. It was clear that Daesung wasn’t going to mock you for your hobby, not that you thought he would; you’d just had too many people look down on you in the past for interests that they thought were childish, and you now you always expected the worst.

“Those are why I wasn’t ready.”

At the sound of your voice, he looked up, a startled expression on his face.

“Oh, Y/n! I didn’t hear you….”

His sentence trailed off as he noticed what you were wearing. His eyes looked you over, a hungry gaze in them, and you felt yourself blush again.

“Like what you see?”

“Yes! Uh, yes. Y/n, you look…. wow.”

You stepped closer, pressing a kiss to his cheek.

“I meant my creations,” you teased, the opportunity too good to pass up, “but thank you. You look pretty good yourself.”

Silence stretched between you. Moments passed, and the longer it went on, the more you worried that you had gone too far. You took a step back, ready to apologise, when you heard Daesung make a noise. Not just any noise, though, but a giggle. It was soft at first, but it didn’t take long before it was loud, filling the room with warmth. Your lips curl up in a smile, your own laughter joining his. It wasn’t that funny of a joke, but Daesung’s joy was infectious.

“I think they’re great, Y/n,” he said, once the laughter had died away. He picked up the heart shape, inspecting it once more before holding it up to you, showing it off like it was some precious treasure.

“I think I like this one the best.”

Your real heart started to beat faster. You wouldn’t say that Daesung was in your mind when you had been making it, but that would make you a liar. You had been thinking about your first date, about how well he treated you; you thought about how you could see a future with him, despite only knowing him for a short time. That vision was stronger now, seeing him surrounded by Lego, surrounded by pieces of plastic that represented who you were.

You had always tried to believe in the philosophy that your heart knew best. It had led you astray before, and it had hurt, leaving you wary. Cautious. But seeing Daesung literally hold your heart in his hands, with such tenderness and care? It was easy to believe in that philosophy seeing the proof of it.

“Thank you,” you said softly. “I think I like that one best, too. Still, I’m sorry for being late.”

Daesung shook his head, smiling wide.

“It happens to me all the time!”

“Wait, really?”

“Yeah! I love Lego. It’s one of my favourite things to do on days off! It gives me a good chance to rest and - ”

“Recharge,” you finished off Daesung’s sentence. The excitement was hard to keep out of your voice, and you could see it reflected in his expression.

“Exactly! Would you like to see the last thing I built?”

Daesung pulled out his phone, and scrolled through his album to show off his latest Lego masterpiece. You responded with enthusiasm, asking him about the finer details of it, and he explained, showing different photos to highlight his talking points. You talked about your desire to just build without instructions, and Daesung admitted that he hadn’t done that in a long time, but maybe he should do it sometime soon. It was easy to get caught up in the back and forth of the conversation; you’d never really known anyone who understood this hobby of yours, at least not in real life.

The conversation would have continued for linger, if you weren't interrupted by your stomach growling. There’s more laughter as you glance over at the clock.

“Hey, Daesung, what time was the reservation?”

The tone of your voice made it clear immediately that regardless of what Daesung said, you were late. Very late. Time had gotten away from you - again. Daesung looked over at the clock, too, as if to confirm what he already knew. He let out a said little sigh, and you knew that you would do anything to make sure that never happened again, tonight or in the future.

“Hey, it’s okay. Just the Lego effect, right?”

That got you a little laugh, but it wasn’t enough. You could guess that he felt bad about your date not being, well, a date. But you had already had a good time tonight and you weren’t quite ready to say goodbye yet.

“Okay, sure, maybe the original date fell through. But you could stay, and we could order food? I just like spending time with you.”

Daesung’s eyes lit up immediately, any lingering sadness disappearing in an instant. He smiled wide, pulling you close. This time, he was the one pressing a kiss to your cheek.

“I like spending time with you too, Y/n. Maybe… maybe we could spend that time building something together?”

You both looked over at the Lego before meeting each other’s gaze. You smiled wide, seeing it reflected back on Daesung’s face.

“It’s a date.”

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Neither of you noticed when the sun came up a few hours later, too busy sharing pieces - and kisses.

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[intothedysphoria]

Just think about postman Billy who always wears the SHORTEST shorts whenever he goes to drop off Steve’s mail and Steve, who doesn’t want to be a creep just resolutely stares up at the sun whenever Billy pulls him into a conversation.

Meanwhile Billy’s wondering why the pretty rich boy hasn’t picked up on the fact that he’s flirting yet. It’s not like he’s being subtle. So he resolves to cut his uniform shirt into a crop top next time.

Steve faints when he sees it.

[alicetallula]

MetalSandwich Movie Mania 2024 - November 2024 - Day 2 : Animated Movie Day - Thumbelina (1994) - 27.11.2024

Day 1 : Musical Movie Day / Day 3 : SciFi Movie Day / Day 4 : Fantasy Movie Day / Day 5 : Action Movie Day / Day 6 : Adventure Movie Day / Day 7 : Romance Movie Day / Day 8 : Historical Movie Day / Day 9 : Horror Movie Day / Day 10 : Creature Feature Movie Day / Day 11 : Free Genre Movie Day / Day 12 : Iconic Movie Day (Labyrinth, Rambo, Nosferatu) / Day 13 : Cult Classic Movie Day

Here's my contribution to the @now-showing-at-the-hawk-events's MetalSandwich Movie Mania November 2024 event 😊��️

I chose 'Thumbelina' (1994)

Page 1 - With lyrics

I went with butterfly wings for the fairy wings for this one, more based on the image Thumbelina has of fairies from her fairy tale book at the beginning, before meeting Cornelius

So for said butterflies that inspired me for the boys, it was

*checks notes*

- For Steve : Vindula Erota butterfly

- For Eddie : Heliconius Melpomene or Postman butterfly

- For Billy : Ulysses butterfly

Done using watercolors, ink pens, alcohol markers, metallic ink pens, acrylic paint pens and Photoshop for the lyrics and background

AO3 post / Bluesky post / DeviantArt post / Instagram post / Pillowfort post / Twitter post

Page 1 - Sans lyrics

Done using watercolors, ink pens, alcohol markers, metallic ink pens, acrylic paint pens and Photoshop for the background

AO3 post / Bluesky post / DeviantArt post / Instagram post / Pillowfort post / Twitter post

Page 2

Done using watercolors, ink pens, alcohol markers, metallic ink pens, acrylic paint pens and Photoshop for the lyrics and background

AO3 post / Bluesky post / DeviantArt post / Instagram post / Pillowfort post / Twitter post

[filmnoirfoundation]

The print edition of NOIR CITY Magazine No. 42 is now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6WKuD6n

Issue #42 explores the ways in which film noir has endured, and the various forms it's taken over the years. Steve Kronenberg combs through the singular filmography of director David Cronenberg, and the application of the noir style in crime dramas as varied as "Dead Ringers" and "Eastern Promises".

Also in this issue:

Rachel Walther breaks down the various big screen adaptations of James M. Cain’s legendary pulp novel, "The Postman Always Rings Twice"; Andy Wolverton digs into the complicated lives of the female characters in "Act of Violence"; Sloan De Forest untangles the legacy and the impact of Orson Welles’ seminal "Third Man" character, Harry Lime; Danilo Castro dusts off the film noir yearbook to look back at crime dramas starring the Brat Pack; Peter Campion hones in on the importance of the proto-noir gangster film, "The Roaring Twenties"; Paul A.J. Lewis puts readers on to the forgotten and fascinating neo-noir, "A Man In Uniform"; and Matthew Gentile considers the 1994 classic "The Last Seduction", three decades later. Plus film reviews, a themed crossword puzzle, and more.

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@unfathomablylargekiwi in case you don’t get notified about an ask answer

Awesome! Got a few here for you, so let’s go ->

The main one I’ll assign you is:

An Angel Fell by Nine Aetharia

(I get deadly mushroom vibes from it)

And then some fun ones I think also give your kind of vibes! Enjoy :))

The Orion Experience was actually my first thought of band for you, but An Angel Fell ended up working better.

Let me know if any in particular peak your interest and you’d like some recommendations:)

See the full 17 song list below:

Amour Plastique by Videoclub

An Angel Fell by Nine Aetharia

The Bloodhound and the Fox by Ivan Campo

Cast the Bronze by Raynes

The Cult of Dionysus by The Orion Experience

Dog Days are Over by Florence + The Machine

I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie

I’m Just Your Problem by NateWantsToBattle

Numb Little Bug by Em Beihold

Mother Ate by Jane Bell

Obsessed With You by The Orion Experience

Roses Are Red by Aqua

Snail Shell by The Might Be Giants

Some Postman by The President of the United States of America

Steve by Alec Benjamin

Wildflower by 5 Seconds of Summer

105 by Smash Mouth

[spiritusloci]

Lucky & Bruce by Stevee Postman

Stevee Postman created the Cosmic Tribe Tarot, one of my all time favourite tarot decks. It's a techno-tribal neo-pagan deck from the late 1990s based on the Crowley/Harris Thoth Tarot. I fell in love with this image and was able to get a print by Stevee back when we lived in California, but when we moved to England I rolled it up into a tube and it's stayed that way for far, far too many years. Tomorrow my boyfriend and I are celebrating our 31st anniversary and I asked for the print to be framed again as my gift... it arrived today and I am so, so happy to have it back on the wall again. Just what I needed to lift my spirits.

[marvelousmrm]

Captain America Annual #7 (Gillis/Postman, Sept 1983). Steve gets in Wundarr’s way as a dizzying set of retcons weave together various ideas about the Cosmic Cube, AIM, the Kree, and the Skrulls.

[hellomystraightlacedfriend]

Jessica Drew + Original Spider-Woman Costume

Artists: Carmine Infantino, Steve Leialoha, Brian Postman, Jim Mooney, Frank Springer, Trevor Von Eedon, Mike Esposito, Alex Maleev, David Lopez, Peach Momoko

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100 Songs in English from the 70s

100 Songs in English from the 70s 100 Songs in English from the 70s, including: Black Sabbath – Paranoid, Christie - Yellow River, Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door, George Harrison - My Sweet Lord, James Brown - Sex Machine, Lee Marvin - Wand'rin Star, Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water and many more!!! Subscribe to our channel to see more of our content! 1. 1970 Black Sabbath - Paranoid 2. 1970 Christie - Yellow River 3. 1970 Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door 4. 1970 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 5. 1970 James Brown - Sex Machine 6. 1970 Lee Marvin - Wand'rin Star 7. 1970 Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water 8. 1970 The Beatles - Let It Be 9. 1970 The Guess Who - American Woman 10. 1970 The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back 11. 1971 Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain 12. 1971 Don McLean - American Pie 13. 1971 Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 14. 1971 John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads 15. 1971 John Lennon - Imagine 16. 1971 Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven 17. 1971 Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep 18. 1971 Rod Stewart - Maggie May 19. 1971 T. Rex - Get It On 20. 1971 Tom Jones - She's A Lady 21. 1972 Alice Cooper - School's Out 22. 1972 Chicago - Saturday In The Park 23. 1972 Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father 24. 1972 Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water 25. 1972 Elton John - Crocodile Rock 26. 1972 Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally) 27. 1972 Harry Nilsson - Without You 28. 1972 Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue 29. 1972 T. Rex - Telegram Sam 30. 1972 The Osmonds - Crazy Horses 31. 1973 Billy Joel - Piano Man 32. 1973 Demis Roussos - Goodbye My Love Goodbye 33. 1973 Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band 34. 1973 Paul McCartney & Wings - Hi Hi Hi 35. 1973 Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song 36. 1973 Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize 37. 1973 Suzi Quatro - Can The Can 38. 1973 Sweet - The Ballroom Blitz 39. 1973 The Rolling Stones - Angie 40. 1973 Tony Orlando & Dawn - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree 41. 1974 ABBA - Waterloo 42. 1974 Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling (Uga Chaka Uga) 43. 1974 Bob Marley & The Wailers - No Woman, No Cry 44. 1974 Gloria Gaynor - Never Can Say Goodbye 45. 1974 Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama 46. 1974 Morris Albert - Feelings 47. 1974 Nazareth - Love Hurts 48. 1974 Redbone - Come And Get Your Love 49. 1974 Slade - Far Far Away 50. 1974 The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love 51. 1975 Aerosmith - Walk This Way 52. 1975 America - Sister Golden Hair 53. 1975 Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run 54. 1975 David Bowie - Fame 55. 1975 KC & The Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It) 56. 1975 Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here 57. 1975 Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody 58. 1975 Rod Stewart - Sailing 59. 1975 Sweet - Fox On The Run 60. 1975 The Carpenters - Please Mr. Postman 61. 1976 ABBA - Dancing Queen 62. 1976 Bay City Rollers - I Only Wanna Be With You 63. 1976 Boston - More Than A Feeling 64. 1976 Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart 65. 1976 Kc & The Sunshine Band - Shake Your Booty 66. 1976 Paul McCartney & Wings - Silly Love Songs 67. 1976 Queen - Somebody To Love 68. 1976 Smokie - Living Next Door to Alice 69. 1976 Steve Miller Band - Rock'n Me 70. 1976 Tina Charles - I Love To Love 71. 1977 Bee Gees - Night Fever 72. 1977 Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive 73. 1977 Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache 74. 1977 Eagles - Hotel California 75. 1977 Kansas - Dust In The Wind 76. 1977 Kenny Rogers - Lucille 77. 1977 Paul McCartney & Wings - Mull Of Kintyre 78. 1977 Queen - We Are The Champions 79. 1977 Queen - We Will Rock You 80. 1977 Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World 81. 1978 Blondie - Heart Of Glass 82. 1978 Bob Seger - Old Time Rock And Roll 83. 1978 Boney M. - Rivers of Babylon 84. 1978 Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing 85. 1978 Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive 86. 1978 John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want 87. 1978 Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? 88. 1978 The Jacksons - Blame It On the Boogie 89. 1978 Van Halen - You Really Got Me 90. 1978 Village People - YMCA 91. 1979 AC/DC - Highway To Hell 92. 1979 Donna Summer - On The Radio 93. 1979 Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down 94. 1979 Kiss - I Was Made For Lovin' You 95. 1979 Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall 96. 1979 Supertramp - The Logical Song 97. 1979 The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star 98. 1979 The Clash - London Calling 99. 1979 The Knack - My Sharona 100. 1979 The Police - Message In A Bottle Related Hashtags #hitsof1970 #hitsof1970to1971 #hitsof1970s #hitsof1970songs #hitsof1970uk #hitsof1970australia #hitsofthe1970sand1970s #kannadahitsof1970 #bollywoodhitsof1970 #hitsof1969and1970 #tophitsofthe1970sbillboard #pophitsofthe1970s #hitsof1970sinmusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPNehxTU2Ys

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#Happybirthday @anjelicahuston #anjelicaHuston #actress #director #author #AWalkwithLoveandDeath #ThePostmanAlwaysRingsTwice #ThisIsSpinalTap #TheIcePirates #TheWitches #TheAddamsFamily #BastardOutofCarolina #TheRoyalTenenbaums #TheLifeAquaticwithSteveZissou #TinkerBell #JohnWick3

[nsfwmiamiart]

Part 11 - Incoming Text for Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) and Sofía Vergara (@sofiavergara) and Eva Longoria Baston (@evalongoria) and Sofia Coppola (@sofiacoppola) and Zoe Saldaña (@zoesaldana) and Jamie Chung (@jamiejchung): “An Idea Worth a Billion Dollars”

Question:

Who owns the copyright to the film The Postman (1997), and is it based on a book? If so, who authored the book?

Here are the Wikipedia links for The Postman:

Film: The Postman (1997) - Wikipedia - (click on the blue link)

Book: The Postman by David Brin - Amazon - (click on the blue link)

ChatGPT Answer:

The Postman (1997) is owned by Warner Bros. Pictures, which holds the copyright for the film. The movie is indeed based on a book: it is an adaptation of the 1985 post-apocalyptic science fiction novel of the same name by David Brin.

Key Details:

Author of the Novel: David Brin

Director and Star of the Film: Kevin Costner

Film Production Company: Tig Productions (Costner's production company) and Warner Bros.

While the movie deviates from the book in some aspects, both explore themes of hope, community, and the power of symbols in rebuilding society. The novel won several awards, including the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel in 1986.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of The Postman (1997):

General Information

Title: The Postman

Release Date: December 25, 1997

Director: Kevin Costner

Producers:

Kevin Costner

Steve Tisch

Jim Wilson

Screenwriters:

Eric Roth

Brian Helgeland

Based on the novel The Postman by David Brin.

Cinematography: Stephen F. Windon

Music: James Newton Howard

Production Companies:

Tig Productions (Kevin Costner’s company)

Warner Bros.

Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures

Runtime: 177 minutes

Language: English

Rating: PG-13

Plot Summary

Set in a post-apocalyptic 2013, the world is in ruins after a devastating war and environmental collapse. Civilization has crumbled, and isolated communities struggle to survive under the shadow of the tyrannical Holnists, a militaristic group led by General Bethlehem.

A wandering drifter (Kevin Costner) stumbles upon the remnants of a U.S. Postal Service uniform and a bag of undelivered mail. He adopts the persona of a "postman" and travels between communities, delivering letters and spreading the hopeful message that the U.S. government is being restored. This act of hope sparks resistance against the Holnists, culminating in a showdown between the ideals of hope and tyranny.

Cast

Kevin Costner as The Postman (Gordon Krantz)

Will Patton as General Bethlehem, the ruthless leader of the Holnists.

Olivia Williams as Abby, a woman who believes in the Postman’s cause.

Larenz Tate as Ford Lincoln Mercury, a young man inspired by the Postman to take up the cause.

Tom Petty as Bridge City Mayor (a cameo role as himself in a post-apocalyptic context).

James Russo as Idaho, one of Bethlehem's enforcers.

Daniel von Bargen as Pineview Sheriff Briscoe.

Giovanni Ribisi as Bandit 20, a member of Bethlehem's militia.

Production

Filming Locations: Various locations in the western United States, including Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington. The landscapes were chosen to reflect the barren and rugged terrain of a post-apocalyptic world.

Filming Period: Began in 1996 and concluded in early 1997.

Budget and Box Office

Budget: Estimated at $80 million.

Box Office:

Domestic: $17.6 million

International: Minimal overseas release, making it one of Kevin Costner’s notable box office failures.

Critical Reception

Rotten Tomatoes: 8% approval rating from critics, with an average rating of 3.9/10.

Metacritic: Score of 29/100 based on 22 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews."

Audience Reception: Some audiences appreciated the film’s earnest themes and ambition, though many criticized its length, pacing, and perceived self-indulgence.

Criticism Highlights:

Overly long runtime (nearly three hours).

Heavy-handed direction and sentimentality.

Costner was criticized for taking himself too seriously in the role and the film.

Themes and Legacy

Despite its failure at the box office and with critics, The Postman has a cult following among fans who appreciate its themes of hope, rebuilding civilization, and the power of symbols to inspire unity and resistance. The film remains a polarizing work in Kevin Costner’s career.