A MUST SEE MOVIE. Discussion this evening (8:15pm EDT) at Food & Water Watch. Either watch the movie with them before the talk or any time today with the link you'll get by just registering. Absolutely chilling and totally engrossing. https://www.facebook.com/events/1725096084306591/
Month: June 2020
17 Movies starring books
https://bookriot.com/2013/06/12/17-movies-starring-books/ 17 Movies Starring Books Jeff O'Neal Jun 12, 2013 We’ve done movies starring libraries and movies starring bookstores, and now it is time for the final chapter in our trilogy (since everything has to be a trilogy these days): movies starring books. In these seventeen movies, books aren’t just mentioned or seen, they are … Continue reading 17 Movies starring books
Wearing a mask is not political — it’s a matter of life and death
As a member of multiple categories of vulnerable people, I have a very personal interest in having COVID-19 defeated. And it's possible. All people need to do is something very simple. We haven't had to send our young off to war. All that's necessary is to wear a mask 100% of the time you're in … Continue reading Wearing a mask is not political — it’s a matter of life and death
Great books about magic that don’t include Harry Potter
Great Books About Magic—That Don’t Involve Harry Potter We asked ‘The Magicians’ co-creator Sera Gamble, illusionist Criss Angel and novelist Aimee Bender about the books they find most spellbinding—and instructive BEWITCHING HOURS A scene from the Syfy series “The Magicians,” based on Lev Grossman’s book of the same name. Sera Gamble, the series’ co-creator, recommends … Continue reading Great books about magic that don’t include Harry Potter
An audio theatre production worth your while
‘Anno Domino’ Review: No Stage? No Problem! The latest work from Alan Ayckbourn is a two-actor, eight-character play adapted into an audio-only production. By Terry Teachout June 4, 2020 4:02 pm ET Alan Ayckbourn and Heather Stoney in MayPHOTO: TONY BARTHOLOMEW One by one, drama companies on both sides of the Atlantic are asking themselves: What now? Even … Continue reading An audio theatre production worth your while
Yet another list of books about race in America
25 Books for People Who Want to Learn More About Race in America Because allyship starts with understanding. By Ali Francis Images courtesy of the brands These last few weeks in America have revived a centuries-old question: How do we end the legacy of racism and white supremacy in this country? As protesters march across the nation, seeking … Continue reading Yet another list of books about race in America
A BBC-One series worth watching
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jun/08/i-may-destroy-you-review-michaela-coel-could-this-be-the-best-drama-of-the-year I May Destroy You review – could this be the best drama of the year? 5 / 5 stars5 out of 5 stars. Michaela Coel’s new series is an extraordinary, breathtaking exploration of consent, race and millennial life that works on every level Lucy Mangan @LucyMangan Mon 8 Jun 2020 18.15 EDTLast modified on Mon 8 Jun 2020 20.40 EDT Michaela Coel, … Continue reading A BBC-One series worth watching
Do you still need to know what you learned in elementary school?
This is a fascinating list of skills and tasks that I personally spent many hours learning early in school. Many have become obsolete -- no doubt. But cursive handwriting is always going to be needed (unless we print). My particular pet peeve -- and I know this is a bit off the topic -- is … Continue reading Do you still need to know what you learned in elementary school?
20 happy queer books to read
20 MUST-READ HAPPY QUEER BOOKS FOR PRIDE Laura Sackton Jun 10, 2020 Do you need a little queer joy in your reading life this Pride month? Maybe you want to read a fun sci-fi space adventure where no one dies. Maybe you’re craving a YA novel sans homophobia. Maybe you’re looking for that elusive queer memoir … Continue reading 20 happy queer books to read
Sharing your Netflix password is OK but watch out for the screen limit
Every streaming service has its own rules on sharing an account. Most, like Netflix, simple conceded that sharing among a family will mean multiple locations. But even Netflix has limits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/youve-shared-your-netflix-password-with-your-entire-family-now-you-cant-watch-netflix-11591636619?mod=hp_featst_pos5 You’ve Shared Your Netflix Password With Your Entire Family. Now You Can’t Watch Netflix. Lockdowns have had people at home for months bingeing everything, … Continue reading Sharing your Netflix password is OK but watch out for the screen limit
AMC reverses earlier guidance, will be opening theatres in July
AMC only recently expressed substantial doubts about reopening at all. For them to be saying they'll be opening 1,000 theatres in July is quite the reversal, but very welcome. https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/09/media/amc-theatres-reopen-earnings/index.html AMC plans to reopen its theaters in July By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Updated 6:37 PM ET, Tue June 9, 2020 New York (CNN Business)AMC … Continue reading AMC reverses earlier guidance, will be opening theatres in July
Everybody should wear masks, even the police
Everyone needs to wear masks. Police should know better. They need to be a model for the citizens and to protect them. Not wearing masks kills people. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/11/nyregion/nypd-face-masks-nyc-protests.html Riot helmets, ballistic vests, shields, batons — fully decked-out police officers have become staples in New York City as the protests against racism and police brutality approach … Continue reading Everybody should wear masks, even the police
Abycats' Thoughts 