I go to a LOT of movies as a member of AMC's A-List which allows me to go to up to three movies a week (including IMAX and Dolby sound theatres) at the nearby 12-screen complex. I also see quite a few independent movies at the Film Society of Lincoln Center (NYC). And yet, this list … Continue reading Best overlooked indie movies of 2023
Month: December 2023
Fascinating details on how much money influencers make
http://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/22/how-much-influencers-make-youtube-tiktok/ [a fascinating story with far too many details to post -- just click thru] How much money do influencers make? 10 creators give us the real numbers. The monthly finances of 10 influencers who are cashing in — or trying to — online By Emma Kumer and Rachel Lerman
Best movies and TV of 2023, picked for you by NPR critics
http://www.npr.org/2023/12/19/1215673946/best-movies-tv-2023 The best movies and TV of 2023, picked for you by NPR critics DECEMBER 19, 20235:01 AM ET By Eric Deggans, Aisha Harris, Linda Holmes, Bob Mondello, Bilal Qureshi, Glen Weldon Clockwise from top left: Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, Passages, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Four Daughters, Only Murders in the Building, Hijack Paramount Pictures; MUBI; Sony Pictures; Jour2Fête; Hulu; Apple TV+ … Continue reading Best movies and TV of 2023, picked for you by NPR critics
Notable classical recordings of 2023 from the New Yorker
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/2023-in-review/notable-classical-recordings-of-2023 Notable Classical Recordings of 2023 I can’t remember a year of so many pleasure-inducing, addiction-triggering albums. By Alex Ross, published December 22, 2023 Illustration by Pierre Buttin If I were making my usual yearly list of memorable live performances, I would include Michael Tilson Thomas’s buoyant concerts at the L.A. Philharmonic, in January; the première of … Continue reading Notable classical recordings of 2023 from the New Yorker
The fight over Apple’s iMessage and those green bubbles
http://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/the-fight-over-apples-imessage-and-those-green-bubbles-0ad95088? The Fight Over Apple’s iMessage and Those Green Bubbles Apple has worked to block the Beeper Android app for users, but it plans to adopt a more Android-friendly texting standard alongside iMessage By Nicole Nguyen Dec. 22, 2023 11:21 am ET After nearly 10 years, my husband, Will, finally joined the Nguyen family iMessage chat. … Continue reading The fight over Apple’s iMessage and those green bubbles
Bookbub’s list of best books of 2023
https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-books-2023-bookbub These Are the Best 17 Books of 2023, According to BookBub Editors By BookBub December 22, 2023 Save any books that interest you from this article to your BookBub wishlist and we’ll notify you when we have a deal on them. It’s hard to narrow down the best books of the year, but these titles … Continue reading Bookbub’s list of best books of 2023
2023 TV Series worth a search
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/dec/22/one-of-tvs-most-underrated-shows-the-best-television-you-never-watched-in-2023 ‘One of TV’s most underrated shows’: the best television you never watched in 2023 From Culprits to Reservation Dogs, there’s been too much incredible comedy and drama to watch this year. Here are the finest series you don’t want to miss out on Hollie Richardson, Kate Abbott, Alexi Duggins and Phil HarrisonFri 22 Dec 2023 11.00 EST High … Continue reading 2023 TV Series worth a search
5 iPhone camera features to try out this holiday season
http://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/24/5-iphone-camera-features-to-try-out/ 5 iPhone Camera Features to Try Out This Holiday Season Sunday December 24, 2023 2:00 am PST by Hartley Charlton Over the holiday season, capturing photos and videos of the festivities with family and friends is an important activity for many. The iPhone has a suite of camera features that can significantly elevate the quality and creativity of … Continue reading 5 iPhone camera features to try out this holiday season
What happened to this puzzle company when the pandemic died
https://apple.news/AdUpaTQKtSiSyWZpomMKW6g The Little Puzzle Company That Could Few companies had a weirder pandemic than Liberty Puzzles. What happened when the orders slowed? BY DAN KOIS for Slate DEC 19, 2023, 4:23 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Getty Images Plus and Amazon. Chris Wirth still remembers the day everything went berserk. It was the weekend … Continue reading What happened to this puzzle company when the pandemic died
Why does your cat follow you everywhere?
thediscerningcat.com/why-does-my-cat-follow-me-everywhere/ Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere? 13 Top Reasons Why By: AuthorAmanda OBrien Posted onLast updated: November 19, 2023 Cats have a reputation for being stand-offish and often disinterested. But this reputation can often be very wrong. I have a Siberian cat Alexei and he loves following me around the house. Alexei isn’t unique – many cats … Continue reading Why does your cat follow you everywhere?
Four reasons to buy Apple Watch Series 8 or earlier (now that you can no longer buy Series 9)
Caveat: If you can find an Apple Store that still has a Series 9 watch in stock, you can buy it until close of business December 24th. You may be able to find a Series 9 elsewhere but Apple will no longer offer the Series 9 or the Ultra 2 in their stores after that (and … Continue reading Four reasons to buy Apple Watch Series 8 or earlier (now that you can no longer buy Series 9)
The one junk food this cardiologist never eats
http://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/22/cardiologist-shares-the-no-1-popular-junk-food-she-never-eats-what-she-has-instead-for-heart-health.html The No. 1 ‘popular’ junk food I never eat, says cardiologist—what she has instead for a ‘healthy heart’ Published Fri, Dec 22 20239:23 AM ESTUpdated Fri, Dec 22 20232:14 PM EST Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Contributor SHAREShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Emmanuel Faure | Getty As tempting … Continue reading The one junk food this cardiologist never eats
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