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Finally got around to watching this one, and goddamn. Tense as all hell, masterfully put together, and sentimental in a way that greatly appeals to me. It makes my top five of 1989. ('89 was a good year. Two of my all-time faves were released that year.)

I feel like it would make a great double feature with Close Encounters.

*adds to the infinite lineup for the weekly film night I swear I'll host one day when I have a space that accommodates it*

10/10 presentation, Hanks.
Thanks, Abbie, I needed that laugh tonight

Interesting theory, Teague! I'd never thought about that regarding table-top games, but it would, weirdly, explain the relief I felt at losing/dying midway through games as a kid. I'm a ghost; I'm free! I don't have to play anymore!

As I've gotten older, I've become fascinated by game creation & interactive storytelling, and I like some games, but I largely feel the same way about them as I do about driving; I would be having more fun in the passenger's seat. I like to watch more than I like to play.

Incidentally, Writhyn, I'm enjoying following this thread and seeing how the game is developing!

Production logo mashups—fun! The Marvel/Pixar one is cute, but I admit there is something uncanny about Amazon/Netflix. That one makes me feel like I've fallen into the wrong timeline.

These are all wonderful and have a delicious groove. I dig it.

Looks like 2019 is going to be a busy year!

Really sad to hear this. It isn't even available in Canada but I've been following the Filmstruck Twitter just to hear about old classics and try to look some of them up in my university library.

As for Teague's thing, I've just rushed to listen to it since I'm on my way out the door to go to work but a) excellent point made in a rambling sort of way, dude b) we're definitely seeing this in other industries, like videogames as Boter said and c) BDA's thing about algorithms:

I am all for the death of the blockbuster - I think they've certainly worn out their welcome - but the optimization problem also exists because of the YouTube and Netflix's algorithms and like...what do you do as an artist?

Thought: we say this about people not wanting to change laws for billionaires because someday they want to be a billionaire, but for creators, do people still cling to old systems because they want to write the blockbuster and make a billion dollars? Or are we all getting on board with the patron system?

That is 1000% more of a reaction than I expected, oh wow.

I can't really explain how or why Sad Max means so much to me, except that it hit me at exactly the right moment in my life, and I continue to refer back to it when I write songs and half-formed musicals (which I do often). It's got the sad and the funny and yes, I do have the poster in my room, still.

I am overjoyed that you liked it so much. Feel free to throw it up on YouTube - it is my gift to you, to do with what you will.

Oh and thanks, Jim, for that immense compliment. I should be so lucky.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say I really liked Jodie and the episode.
I got burned out on Who shortly after the regeneration into Capaldi (not his fault, I like his Doctor fine) but thought I'd drop back in to see Thirteen. She immediately felt like the Doctor to me. The storyline wasn't Earth-shattering, but it was fun, and I think it sets the tone for a season that has a beating heart at the centre of it.

Also, I like the Doctor's outfit. So there's that.

P.S. this fanvid got me all excited and made me remember why I love Doctor Who.

Played clarinet for 2 years in elementary school. Yikes.
I mess around on the guitar very occasionally.
Mostly, I play piano. My godmother is a piano teacher, so I took lessons from age 6-11. Did three Royal Conservatory exams. I still play, mostly to learn film suites or compose songs.
I also sing. (Though I would definitely never share my songs on the internet or anything.)
If I ever get back to making YouTube videos or writing interactive fiction, I'd like to compose some original music for those projects...

I think it's supposed to run through July 15th, so nearly done.

The North Pole is obviously the top. It is the vantage point from which Santa looks down and judges us all.

We pretty much consider the northernmost part of Canada - the bit within the Arctic Circle - the top. Go far enough north and then it's just a quick jaunt across the Bay to Greenland. It'd be a hop, skip, and a jump to Russia on the other side, too, if it weren't for that pesky Alaska.