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I think fans of Brian Petsos would like Jim Jarmusch.
Ticky Tacky, Lightningface, Revenge for Jolly!, and the little bit of Big Gold Brick I saw all put me in the same headspace that The Dead Don't Die, Only Lovers Left Alive, and Paterson put me in.
Or, maybe this is long winded way of saying that I have a weird niche for odd movies starring hot men. Both are true.
#Brian Petsos#Jim Jarmusch#Ticky Tacky#Lightningface#Revenge For Jolly!#Big Gold Brick#The Dead Don't Die#Only Lovers Left Alive#Paterson#Oscar Isaac#Adam Driver#Tom Hiddleston#movie recommendation
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about my favorite scene from paterson (spoilers)
Paterson is a big comfort movie of mine, but my favorite thing about it is how there’s one scene that encapsulates why the main characters, Paterson and Laura, are perfect for each other, so easily. Laura is eccentric and bounces from hobby to hobby and pursuit and is full of energy; Paterson is reserved, quiet, does the same routine each day, and keeps his art to himself.
But at the beginning of the movie, Paterson writes a poem (actually “Love Poem” by Ron Padgett) inspired by his observations of the packaging of the matches and how the letters on the package are shaped into a megaphone. It’s a poem I love, and that you should click the link for, by the way.
The movie goes on. He goes through his routine at work as a bus driver, walking their dog, going to the bar, coming home to his wife, waking up with his wife. She bakes, cooks, makes music, paints the walls and her clothes. He writes poems. Throughout the whole movie, though, they encourage each other’s pursuits; he never treats her new artistic pursuits as anything but legitimate and interesting; she encourages him to share his poetry, but loves his work nonetheless.
And then later into the movie he’s sitting on the couch, and she asks him about his writing, and he says he’s writing a poem for her. This is maybe the most beloved part of the movie; she asks if it’s a love poem, and he says, with the same quiet manner, “I guess, if it’s for you, it’s a love poem.” It’s beautiful.
But my favorite part is right after that. When he tells her it’s inspired by their Ohio Blue Tip matches, and she asks in response if it mentions the megaphone shape the letters make. And that mutual awareness, of the art of the mundane world, noticing that same little detail, is why they’re perfect for each other. They are very different people, but fundamentally, they both see art in everything. I envy Jim Jarmush’s (and Ron Padgett’s) writing skills.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Billie Joe Armstrong, Michael Bay, The Beatles’s 1967 single “Penny Lane,” Jim Brown, Narciso Casanovas, Arcangelo Corelli, musician Andrew Crowley, Buddy DeFranco, Vicente Fernández, Fred Frith, Rowdy Gaines, Taylor Hawkins, Hal Holbrook, Paris Hilton, Arthur Hunnicutt, Michael Jordan, José José,Isaac Kappy, Alicia Key’s 2004 single “If I Ain’t Got You,” Larry the Cable Guy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mickey McGill (The Dells), Loreena McKennitt, Lola Montez, Chanté Moore, Huey P. Newton, Jerry O’Connell, Banjo Paterson, Lou Diamond Phillips, Puccini’s 1904 opera MADAME BUTTERFLY, Denise Richards, Rene Russo, Ed Sheeran, Sivakarthikeyan, The Temptations 1969 CLOUD NINE album, Buck Trent, Margaret Truman, Henri Vieuxtemps, and the consummate vocalist and songwriter Gene Pitney. He brought depth to simple pop songs, crafting choice cuts for Rick Nelson, Roy Orbison, Bobby Vee, and (famously) “He’s a Rebel” for The Crystals. I compare Gene to Bryan Ferry as both have a powerful and unique vocal technique that seizes ownership of any song or style. I also compare Gene to Harry Nilsson because they were branded as songwriters but had hit records from songs they didn’t write. Gene’s popular arc in the USA ran from 1961-68, but he continued to draw international audiences, particularly for his Italian language records (I’m a big fan of “Lei Mei Espatta”). His career intersected with Marc Almond, Burt Bacharach, George Jones, The Rolling Stones, Phil Spector, and other notables, and he kept touring literally till the day he died in 2006.
Please enjoy my cover of Gene’s “Every Breath I Take” (written by Goffin/King). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PZcTHaYjfA Another GP “deep cut” I recommend is “Somewhere in the Country,” a densely orchestrated goth-folk-pop track akin to early Bee Gees. Meanwhile, HB to GP—thank you for your amazing music!
#genepitney #bryanferry #thecrystals #marcalmond #ricknelson #royorbison #rebel #harrynilsson #burtbacharach #georgejones #rollingstones #philspector #bobbyvee #goffinking #johnnyjblair
#gene pitney#Bryan ferry#the crystals#marc almond#rick nelson#roy orbison#rebel#nilsson#burt bacharach#George jones#rolling stones#Phil spector#bobby vee#coffin king#Johnny j blair#singer songwriter#singer at large
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Las 211 peliculas que he visto en 2022 (parte 2)
En negrita las que os recomiendo:
106. Azul oscuro casi negro (Daniel Sanchez Arevalo, 2006).
107. Destino Final 3 (James Wong, 2006)
108. El territorio de la bestia (Greg McLean, 2007)
109. Lake Mungo (Joel Anderson, 2008)
110. Las Ruinas (Carter Smith, 2008)
111. Los limoneros (Eran Riklis, 2008)
112. Superagente 86 de película (Peter Segal, 2008)
113. Petit Indi (Marc Recha, 2009)
114. Edificio España (Víctor Moreno, 2010)
115. El hombre sin pasado (Lee Jeong-beom, 2010)
116. Tron: Legacy (Joseph Kosinski, 2010)
117. Beyond the black rainbow (Panos Cosmatos, 2011)
118. La bicicleta verde (Haifaa al-Mansour, 2012)
119. The Bay (Barry Levinson, 2012)
120. Ahora me ves (Louis Leterrier, 2013)
121. El gran simulador (Nestor Frenkel, 2013)
122. The Borderlands (Elliot Goldner, 2013)
123. Frank (Lenny Abrahamson, 2014)
124. The Big Men (Rachel Boynton, 2014)
125. The Guest (Adam Wingard, 2014)
126. Caza al asesino (Pierre Morel, 2015)
127. El despertar de los dragones (Soi Cheang, 2015)
128. La juventud (Paolo Sorrentino, 2015)
129. Perdiendo el Norte (Nacho G Velilla, 2015).
130. Una pastelería en Tokio (Naomi Kawase, 2015)
131. Ahora me ves 2 (Jon M. Chu, 2016)
132. Cien años de perdón (Daniel Calparsoro, 2016)
133. Doña Clara (Aquarius) (Kleber Mendonça Filho, 2016)
134. El Caso Sloane (John Madden, 2016)
135. El Vacio (Jeremy Gillespie y Steven Kostanski, 2016)
136. La autopsia de Jane Doe (André Øvredal, 2016)
137. Paterson (Jim Jarmusch, 2016)
138. Reina de Katwe (Mira Nair, 2016)
139. The eyes of my mother (Nicolas Pesce, 2016)
140. Un italiano en Noruega (Gennaro Nunziante, 2016)
141. Ingrid Goes West (Matt Spicer, 2017)
142. Lady Bird (Greta Gerwig, 2017)
143. Tierra Firme (Carlos Marques-Marcet, 2017)
147. Verónica (Paco Plaza, 2017)
148. Default (Kook-Hee Choi, 2018)
149. El ombligo de Guie’dani (Xavi Sala, 2018)
150. Searching... (Aneesh Chaganty, 2018)
152. Silvio (y los otros) (Paolo Sorrentino, 2018).
153. Un pequeño favor (Paul Feig, 2018)
154. Upgrade (Leigh Whannell, 2018)
155. Así crecen los enanos (Raul Serrano, 2019)
156. Bliss (Joe Begos, 2019)
157. Brittany corre un maratón (Paul Downs Colaizzo, 2019)
158. Contagio en alta mar (Neasa Hardiman, 2019)
159. El bosque maldito (Lee Cronin, 2019)
160. First cow (Kelly Reichardt, 2019).
161. La cabaña siniestra (Veronika Franz y Severin Fiala, 2019)
162. La democracia en peligro (Petra Costa, 2019)
163. Los días que vendrán (Carlos Marques-Marcet, 2019)
164. Nación cautiva (Josh Wyatt, 2019)
165. Quien a hierro mata (Paco Plaza, 2019)
166. The Beach House (Jeffrey A Brown, 2019)
167. Vivarium (Lorcan Finnegan, 2019)
168. Aves de presa y la fantabulosa emancipación de Harley Quinn (Cathy Yan, 2020)
169. Casa Ajena (Remi Weekes, 2020)
170. Come true (Anthony Scott Burns, 2020)
171. El capital humano (Marc Meyers, 2020)
172. El hombre invisible (Leigh Whannell, 2020)
173. Hillbilly, una elegia rural (Ron Howard, 2020)
174. La boda de Rosa (Iciar Bollain, 2020)
175. Mandíbulas (Quentin Dupieux, 2020)
176. Mas allá de los dos minutos infinitos (Junta Yamaguchi, 2020)
177. Minari. Historia de mi familia (Lee Isaac Chung, 2020)
178. Murder Death Koreatown (anonimo, 2020)
179. Sputnik (Egor Abramenko, 2020)
180. Tenet (Christopher Nolan, 2020)
181. Underwater (William Eubank, 2020)
182. Un lugar tranquilo 2 (John Krasinski, 2020)
183. Black Widow (Cate Shortland, 2021)
184. Chavalas (Carol Rodríguez Colás, 2021)
185. El buen patrón (Fernando Leon de Aranoa, 2021)
186. Freaks Out (Gabrielle Mainetti, 2021)
187. Gaia (Jaco Bouwer, 2021)
188. Hombres lobo entre nosotros (Josh Ruben, 2021)
189. In the Earth (Ben Weathley, 2021)
190. Kate (Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, 2021)
191. La abuela (Paco Plaza, 2021).
192. La peor persona del mundo (Joachim Trier, 2021)
193. Los voyeurs (Michael Mohan, 2021)
194. No mires arriba (Adam McKay, 2021).
195. One Shot: Mision de Rescate (James Nunn, 2021)
196. Paris, distrito 13 (Jacques Audiard, 2021)
197. Petit Maman (Céline Sciamma, 2021)
198. Sin tiempo para morir (Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2021)
199. Spencer (Pablo Larrain, 2021).
200. Spiderman: No way home (Jon Watts, 2021)
201. Titane (Julia Ducornau, 2021).
202. Ultima noche en el Soho (Edgar Wright, 2021)
203. Un héroe (Asghar Farhadi, 2021)
204. Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched (Kier-La Janisse, 2021)
205. Alcarras (Carla Simón, 2022)
206. Bullet Train (David Leitch, 2022)
207. El agua (Elena López Riera, 2022)
208. Kimi (Steven Soderbergh, 2022)
209. Minions: El origen de Gru (Kyle Balda, 2022)
210. Thor: Love & Thunder (Taika Waititi, 2022)
211. Todo a la vez en todas partes (Dan Kwan y Daniel Scheinert, 2022)
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Adam Driver and Golshifteh Farahani in Paterson (Jim Jarmusch, 2016)
Cast: Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Barry Shabaka Henley, Rizwan Manji, William Jackson Harper, Chasten Harmon, Sterling Jerens, Method Man. Masatoshi Nagase. Screenplay: Jim Jarmusch. Poems by Ron Padgett. Cinematography: Frederick Elmes. Production design: Mark Friedberg.
There have been lots of movies about poets. Some of them, like Jane Campion's 2009 film about John Keats, Bright Star, are even good. But when have we ever seen a movie about poetry, let alone one as good as Jim Jarmusch's Paterson? It's an homage of sorts to William Carlos Williams, who is perhaps the greatest claim to fame for the city of Paterson, N.J., and especially to his minimalist meditations on the quotidian: celebrations of things like refrigerated plums and white chickens beside a rain-glazed wheelbarrow. The protagonist of Paterson (which is also the title of Williams's not-so-minimalist long poem) is Paterson, a bus driver in Paterson. He, too, writes poems about ordinary things such as Ohio Blue Tip matchboxes. His wife, Laura (who, as we are reminded, shares a name with the subject of Petrarch's sonnets), designs textiles with black-and-white patterns and longs to be a country-music singer and to start a cupcake business. They have a funny-clever-mischievous bulldog named Marvin. If all this sounds terribly cutesy, it doesn't feel that way while you're watching it. (No, I shouldn't speak for everyone. Let's just say it didn't feel that way for me.) It's kept grounded by Jarmusch's treatment of his characters, by a tinge of melancholy perhaps, or a sense that we're living in one of Jarmusch's urban constructs -- a Paterson of the imagination, like the Memphis or New Orleans or Cleveland Jarmusch imagined in his earlier films, places that look like the real thing but aren't. There are moments when Paterson gets sentimental, but it never gets mushy -- it gets Jarmuschy. It celebrates the poetic imagination that can find an emotional world in a familiar detail, as when Paterson, on one of his nighttime visits to the neighborhood bar, passes a laundromat where Method Man is composing a rap (or however you say it -- this is not my scene) to a beat provided by the slosh of a washing machine. The film would be nothing without surefooted direction, but it also benefits immeasurably from Adam Driver's sensitive, funny performance and from the delicacy of the interplay between him and Golshifteh Farahani as Laura. Watch, for example, the way Paterson struggles not to offend Laura after she serves him a brussels-sprout-and-cheddar-cheese pie for dinner and tries to beguile him into a compliment on her creation. Nothing really terrible happens in Paterson: A gun is pulled in a bar by a frustrated lover, but it turns out to be a toy; some guys in a passing car warn Paterson, who is walking Marvin, that bulldogs are prime targets for dognapping, but it seems to be just a warning and not a threat; Paterson's bus breaks down, causing him an anxious moment because he feels responsible for his passengers, but help arrives. The big calamity of the film occurs near the end: Laura has constantly urged Paterson to make photocopies of the poems he keeps in manuscript in his notebook, but before he can do this, Marvin, who seems to be jealous of anything not centered on him (he growls whenever Paterson and Laura kiss), chews up the notebook. Paterson is dejected by the loss of the poems, but an encounter with a Japanese professor* who is visiting the city to pay homage to Williams reminds him that the poetic imagination is universal and indestructible. (It also helps that the professor gives Paterson a fresh notebook.)
*Played by Masatoshi Nagase, who was the young Japanese tourist in Jarmusch's Mystery Train (1989).
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Hidden Gems: Underrated Movies on OTT
In a world filled with mainstream blockbusters and hyped-up releases, there lie hidden gems waiting to be discovered. These underrated movies, often overlooked or overshadowed by big-budget productions, have the power to touch our hearts, spark emotions, and leave a lasting impact. Fortunately, the advent of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms has given these hidden gems a chance to shine. In this blog, we will take you on an emotional journey through some of the most remarkable yet underappreciated movies available on OTT platforms, while guiding you on where to watch movies online.
1. The Power of Raw Emotions: “The Farewell”
“The Farewell” is a heartwarming drama that touches upon themes of family, culture, and the complexities of love. Directed by Lulu Wang, this poignant film follows the story of a young Chinese-American woman, Billi (played by Awkwafina), who returns to China with her family to secretly say goodbye to their terminally ill grandmother. The film beautifully portrays the struggle between individual emotions and familial responsibilities, leaving audiences teary-eyed with its authenticity and emotional depth.
Where to Watch: “The Farewell” is available on Amazon Prime Video.
2. A Journey of Self-Discovery: “Lost in Translation”
“Lost in Translation,” directed by Sofia Coppola, is an evocative tale of two lost souls who form an unlikely bond in the bustling city of Tokyo. Bob Harris (Bill Murray), a faded American movie star, and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman trying to find herself, meet by chance in a hotel. As they navigate through their loneliness and uncertainties, they create a deep connection that transcends words. This emotionally charged film beautifully captures the essence of human connection and leaves viewers pondering the profound impact of brief encounters.
Where to Watch: “Lost in Translation” is available on Netflix.
3. The Triumph of Human Spirit: “Room”
“Room,” directed by Lenny Abrahamson, is an emotionally gripping and powerful drama based on the novel by Emma Donoghue. The film revolves around a young woman, Joy (Brie Larson), who has been held captive in a small room for years, along with her son Jack (Jacob Tremblay). The movie’s emotional core lies in the mother-son relationship and their resilience in the face of unimaginable circumstances. “Room” serves as a reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the power of hope, making it an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Where to Watch: “Room” is available on Hulu.
4. Embracing Unconventional Love: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
Directed by Michel Gondry, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” delves into the complexities of love, memories, and the human mind. Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) are a couple who have gone through a painful breakup. They decide to undergo a unique medical procedure to erase all memories of each other. As they revisit the most intimate moments of their relationship, they realize that even the painful memories are an integral part of their love story. This emotionally charged sci-fi romance challenges the conventional notions of love and leaves viewers introspecting on the significance of every emotion.
Where to Watch: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is available on Prime Video.
5. Finding Beauty in Simplicity: “Paterson”
“Paterson,” directed by Jim Jarmusch, is a meditative and deeply moving film that celebrates the beauty found in everyday life. The movie follows the life of Paterson (Adam Driver), a bus driver, and aspiring poet in the city of Paterson, New Jersey. Through Paterson’s daily routines and encounters, the film beautifully captures the subtle emotions and little joys of life that often go unnoticed. It serves as a gentle reminder to cherish the simple moments that make life truly meaningful.
Where to Watch: “Paterson” is available on Hulu.
6. Breaking Stereotypes: “Hearts Beat Loud”
“Hearts Beat Loud,” directed by Brett Haley, is a heartwarming musical drama that challenges stereotypes and emphasizes the power of following one’s passion. The film revolves around Frank (Nick Offerman), a widower and owner of a struggling record store, and his daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons), who is preparing to leave for college. In an impromptu jam session, they create a song that unexpectedly gains popularity, forcing Frank to confront his fears of losing his daughter and pursuing his musical dreams. This emotionally charged film celebrates the spirit of unconventional dreams and the beautiful bond between a father and his daughter.
Where to Watch: “Hearts Beat Loud” is available on Netflix.
7. Embracing Imperfections: “Little Miss Sunshine”
“Little Miss Sunshine,” directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, is a heartwarming comedy-drama that celebrates the imperfections of life and the quirks of family dynamics. The film follows the Hoover family as they embark on a road trip to support their young daughter Olive (Abigail Breslin) in a beauty pageant. Each family member has their idiosyncrasies and struggles, and the journey becomes an opportunity for them to come together, embracing their imperfections with love and humor. This emotionally resonant film teaches us the importance of finding beauty in the imperfections that make us human.
Where to Watch: “Little Miss Sunshine” is available on Prime Video.
Conclusion
In the vast sea of movies available on various OTT platforms, these hidden gems stand out as emotional powerhouses, capable of evoking a range of feelings. From the exploration of raw emotions in “The Farewell” to the celebration of life’s little joys in “Paterson,” each film offers a unique and unforgettable experience. So, the next time you’re searching for a movie that touches your heart and stirs your soul, consider diving into these underrated masterpieces available on OTT platforms. They may not have received the spotlight they deserved, but they will undoubtedly leave an emotional imprint on your heart. Happy watching!
Where to Watch Movies Online: You can find these emotional hidden gems and many more on popular OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Hulu. Simply log in to these platforms, and you’ll be ready to embark on an emotional cinematic journey like no other.
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SONGS TO REMEMBER: Dexy's Midnight Runners - "Plan B"
SONGS TO REMEMBER: Dexy’s Midnight Runners – “Plan B”
“PRODUCED BY ALAN SHACKLOCK/WRITTEN BY
KEVIN ROWLAND AND JIM PATERSON
PARLOPHONE/MARCH 1981
UK CHART:58
Yep, horns were big in 1981. But the band largely responsible for the rediscovery of brass was in deep shit. ‘Plan B’ was a one-off single released just after most of the group had left, unable to cope with Rowland’s mood swings and…
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#Adam Driver#Paterson#Jim Jarmusch#adriveredit#adamdriveredit#mygifs#he's even too big for a bus ;____;
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I propose a strange definition for the unfashionable musicians or whatever you want to call them – they are those that succeeded with something so out of the ordinary they can't continue easily. Dexys Midnight Runners, for instance, are more than their biggest hit – I think some are learning this fact lately –, yet think about the latter as well, since the piece ends up on many 80's compilations thanks to the tune being popular then, but remind yourself how out of place the composition sounds on most of them. I keep thinking the song feels closer to the Celtic pop revival from the early 90's than anything from the 80's. Moreover, one cannot be surprised over the triumph of this, the entire enterprise is a ramshackle drunk singalong that contains a deeply buried melancholy.
#dexys midnight runners#too-rye-ay#come on eileen#kevin rowland#seb shelton#giorgio kilkenny#kevin ''billy'' adams#mickey billingham#''big'' jim paterson#paul speare#brian maurice#steve wynne#the emerald express#helen o'hara#steve brennan#the sisters of scarlet#carol kenyon#katie kissoon#sam brown#clive langer#alan winstanley#80's music#pop
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More Posting about Homes and Sickness (Talking Heads lyrics + stuff that makes me think of home)
Art by Phoebe Wahl/ Paterson, Jim Jarmusch/ Naive Melody (This Must Be The Place), Talking Heads/ The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Joe Talbot/ The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet, Becky Chambers/ Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig/ Once in a Lifetime, Talking Heads/ Great Expectations, Charles Dickens/ Little Women, Greta Gerwig/ The Big Country, Talking Heads/ Giovanni’s Room, James Baldwin
#web weaving#parallels#compilation#comparisons#words#paterson#adam driver#jim jarmusch#art#talking heads#david byrne#the last black man in san francisco#jonathan majors#lady bird#little women#Saoirse Ronan#Greta Gerwig#charles dickens#dickens#great expectations#james baldwin#giovanni's room
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Cinema and Vulnerability
It's fair to say that we've all got a favourite movie. Could be anything; a shlocky horror, French New Wave, a classic from a film history class- it doesn't matter. You've got one, I've got one, and every person we see on the street has one. Some people, like your dear writer here, will scream to the skies about their favourite movie.
If you caught me 10 years ago, I'd tell you that Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive was my favourite film. "Oh it's objectively the best action film" I'd say, "It subverts many modern tropes from lesser action."
8 years ago when I was in film school, and I swear this is true, I'd say it was Man With A Movie Camera. A film I owned, watched once, and in my heart knew that if I told people it was my favourite they would finally find me interesting- this was not the case. I know exactly how I came off.
5 years ago I'd claim my favourite to be Scott Derrickson’s Doctor Strange. I'd finally accepted my love for a blockbuster, and odd as it is, Doctor Strange set me on my spiritual path in a way, thus allowing me to feel a genuine connection to something that may get hand waived and eye-rolled by the more “elevated” movie-lover. This was, incidentally, when I started not wanting to tell people my favourites.
Last year my favourite of all time was a split between Jim Jarmusch's Paterson and Danny Boyles Steve Jobs. I had a copy of Paterson downloaded to my phone and would watch it on the bus (if you've seen it, you know the irony) while Steve Jobs I played on VLC with repeat on, there was something about the tone that I couldn't get enough of (same thing happened with Adam McKay's The Big Short a year later). I don't particularly care for Apple and don't own any of their products, not for any strong reason. I grew up on Windows, tried Apple briefly, then acknowledge my stubbornness and went right back to Windows.
The point is this, I loved all of these films for different reasons every single time. Yet as time went on I became acutely aware of how people reacted to my liking of certain films. Sometimes I'd get a good conversation and genuine, mutual enjoyment of the same movies. However, most of the time people hadn't seen them, or would say they had no interest, or the worst- watch them with me and nitpick the film.
It could be serious criticism or light hearted badgering, either way I felt hurt. I'd formed a bond to the media in question, and to have someone come in to that sphere and "take it down a peg" just felt as visceral as an attack on me.
I can recall them all:
Drive was too slowly paced with awkward dialogue, and a bad payoff.
Doctor Strange is another cash grab comic book movie, I've got comic fatigue, it's just a blockbuster!
Paterson is about nothing. Boring.
Steve Jobs is about Steve Jobs, you like this? I don't know if I could sit through that.
All valid disagreements or criticisms, all cut me to my core and made me feel as though I liked a bad thing.
At first I thought it was me being affected by something I personally worked to overcome: speaking in objective language. "It's just bad." "It's an awful movie." You get the drill.
I used to speak like that, but realized that I was annoying others by speaking with a superiority complex. Then came the era of "I believe..." "In my opinion..." "Well, to me it's..." And the ever important "...that's just my taste though! It may just be/not be for me."
It does yield very positive discussions, I assure you, to speak actively subjective. The issue is that now, when I hear someone using objective language, it bothers me because I feel the need to correct that it may just not be for them, or even worse, agree with their criticisms, but only add that I liked it anyways (An easy way to devalue important things to yourself).
Showing someone a piece of media you enjoy, at best, is a fun time that you had and now someone has relished that with you. At its hardest, however, media can be revealing about a person. Where you laugh at it, where it makes you cry, what scares you- these can be intensely revealing things for people depending on the scene.
I watched Ari Aster's Hereditary with someone who I'm no longer friends with, and they witnessed my having a panic attack at it due to the triggering (for me) nature of that film. I do think it's excellent, but I foolishly went in blind. Having someone see that side of me caught unaware, someone who I learned to not trust, changed my feeling about which movies I choose to watch with people.
When I’ve got co-watchers I now opt for lighter fare; fun movies, poorly made movies, blockbuster horror and action. It makes it easier to hear someone’s dislike of it if I haven’t become personally attached. On the other hand, if they want to show me a personal film, I make sure to appreciate that trust and watch carefully, and not disrespect that with bad jokes (unless that's on the watch-menu established by the presenter.)
However, I find it difficult to watch personal emotionally revealing media with others- I never want a part of myself revealed when I'd rather it remain unknown. The irony that I'm writing this online isn't lost on me.
At its core, this piece that I'm writing is more meant as a general message: If someone wants to share a favourite piece of media with you, it's your job as someone who's been let in to that circle to show respect. Sure, they might want to show you something simple and fun, but sometimes a film can be about the viewer as much as it is about a creator's vision.
It takes a lot of different reactions in the brain to see a film, love it, feel connected to it, and then find someone else who you trust enough to want to share that with. It takes trust, it takes respect, and it takes a degree of vulnerability.
Maybe Doctor Strange is just another blockbuster Marvel movie with box office quotas and producer feedback. In fact, not even maybe, that's what it is: a product. For me, when I saw it I was in the middle of a spiritual crisis. I had never considered an alternative approach to faith. Then I saw the magic in that movie. I saw things I'd heard of in occult sections at book stores. The idea of dusty tomes providing inner relief inspired me and allowed me to seek help beyond the avenues I'd already explored.
Maybe the movie expanded on that magic for the sake of a blockbuster, but it was based on things that a person could seek out and study. And I did. And it helped.
Media has that power, we can never anticipate what will hit us and tear our hearts out. When it does, we should feel secure in sharing that media vulnerability with others. I'd rather live in a world where being vulnerable doesn't carry the risk of judgment and consternation. That can only push us further away from one another. Instead I'd rather see vulnerability be celebrated and appreciated- A delicate feeling passed between friends, family, and lovers.
Movies are an important pastime to many, but aren’t pastimes always better with friends?
#movies#movie review#vulnerability#empathy#care#film#film review#watching#movie#steve jobs#drive#nicolas winding refn#danny boyle#jim jarmusch#paterson#doctor strange#ari aster#hereditary#scott derrickson#adam mckay#the big short#sharing#friendship
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BLACK LIVES MATTER
A list with black artists who have a song in the Unknown Songs That Should Be Known-playlist
(Can be a black artist in a band or just solo-artist) (no specific genre)
Bull’s Eye - Blacknuss, Prince Prime - Funk
Aftershow - Joe Fox - Alternative Hip-hop
Strangers in the Night - Ben L’Oncle Soul - Soul
Explore - Mack Wilds - R&B
Something To Do - IGBO - Funk
Down With The Trumpets - Rizzle Kicks - Pop
Dans ta ville - Dub Inc. - Reggae
Dance or Die - Brooklyn Funk Essentials - Funk
FACELESS - The PLAYlist, Glenn Lewis - R&B
Tell Me Father - Jeangu Macrooy - Soul
Southern Boy - John The Conquerer - Blues Hard Rock
Savannah Grass - Kes - Dancehall
Dr. Funk - The Main Squeeze - Funk
Seems I’m Never Tired of Loving You - Lizz Wright - Jazz
Out of My Hands - TheColorGrey, Oddisee - Hip-Hop/Pop
Raised Up in Arkansas - Michael Burks - Blues
Black Times - Sean Kuti, Egypt 80, Carlos Santana - Afrobeat
Cornerstone - Benjamin Clementine - Indie
Shine On - R.I.O., Madcon - Electronic Pop
Bass On The Line - Bernie Worrell - Funk
When We Love - Jhené Aiko - R&B
Need Your Love - Curtis Harding - Soul
Too Dry to Cry - Willis Earl Beal - Folk
Your House - Steel Pulse - Reggae
Power - Moon Boots, Black Gatsby - Deep House
Vinyl Is My Bible - Brother Strut - Funk
Diamond - Izzy Biu - R&B
Elusive - blackwave., David Ngyah - Hip-hop
Don’t Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down - Heritage Blues Orchestra - Blues
Sastanàqqàm - Tinariwen - Psychedelic Rock
Disco To Go - Brides of Funkenstein - Funk/Soul
Circles - Durand Jones & The Indications - Retro Pop
Cheesin’ - Cautious Clay, Remi Wolf, sophie meiers - R&B
Changes - Charles Bradley - Soul
The Sweetest Sin - RAEVE - House
Gyae Su - Pat Thomas, Kwashibu Area Band - Funk
What Am I to Do - Ezra Collective, Loyle Carner - Hip-hop
Get Your Groove On - Cedric Burnside - Blues
Old Enough To Know Better - Steffen Morrisson - Soul
Wassiye - Habib Koité - Khassonke musique
Dance Floor - Zapp - Funk
Wake Up - Brass Against, Sophia Urista - Brass Hard-Rock
BIG LOVE - Black Eyed Peas - Pop
The Greatest - Raleigh Ritchie - R&B
DYSFUNCTIONAL - KAYTRANADA, VanJess - Soul
See You Leave - RJD2, STS, Khari Mateen - Hip-hop
Sing A Simple Song - Maceo Parker - Jazz/Funk
Have Mercy - Eryn Allen Kane - Soul
Homenage - Brownout - Latin Funk
Can’t Sleep - Gary Clark Jr. - Blues Rock
Toast - Koffee - Dancehall
Freedom - Ester Dean - R&B
Iskaba - Wande Coal, DJ Tunez - Afropop
High Road - Anthony Riley - Alternative Christian
Sunny Days - Sabrina Starke - Soul
The Talking Fish - Ibibio Sound Machine - Funk
Paralyzed - KWAYE - Indie
Purple Heart Blvd - Sebastian Kole - Pop
WORSHIP - The Knocks, MNEK - Deep House
BMO - Ari Lennox - R&B
Promises - Myles Sanko - Soul
.img - Brother Theodore - Funk
Singing the Blues - Ruthie Foster, Meshell Ndegeocello - Blues
Nobody Like You - Amartey, SBMG, The Livingtons - Hip-hop
Starship - Afriquoi, Shabaka Hutchings, Moussa Dembele - Deep House
Lay My Troubles Down - Aaron Taylor - Funk
Bloodstream - Tokio Myers - Classic
Sticky - Ravyn Lenae - R&B
Why I Try - Jalen N’Gonda - Soul
Motivation - Benjamin Booker - Folk
quand c’est - Stromae - Pop
Let Me Down (Shy FX Remix) - Jorja Smith, Stormzy, SHY FX - Reggae
Funny - Gerald Levert - R&B
Salt in my Wounds - Shemekia Copeland - Blues
Our Love - Samm Henshaw - Soul
Make You Feel That Way - Blackalicious - Jazz Hip-hop
Knock Me Out - Vintage Trouble - Funk
Take the Time - Ronald Bruner, Jr., Thundercat - Alternative
Thru The Night - Phonte, Eric Roberson - R&B
Keep Marchin’ - Raphael Saadiq - Soul
Shake Me In Your Arms - Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ - Blues
Meet Me In The Middle - Jodie Abascus - Pop
Raise Hell - Sir the Baptist, ChurchPpl - Gospel Pop
Mogoya - Oumou Sangaré - Wassoulou
Where’s Yesterday - Slakah The Beatchild - Hip-hop
Lose My Cool - Amber Mark - R&B
New Funk - Big Sam’s Funky Nation - Funk
I Got Love - Nate Dogg - Hip-hop
Nothing’s Real But Love - Rebecca Ferguson - Soul
Crazy Race - The RH Factor - Jazz
Spies Are Watching Me - Voilaaa, Sir Jean - Funk
The Leaders - Boka de Banjul - Afrobeat
Fast Lane - Rationale - House
Conundrum - Hak Baker - Folk
Don’t Make It Harder On Me - Chloe x Halle - R&B
Plastic Hamburgers - Fantastic Negrito - Hardrock
Beyond - Leon Bridges - Pop
God Knows - Dornik - Soul
Soleil de volt - Baloji - Afrofunk
Do You Remember - Darryl Williams, Michael Lington - Jazz
Get Back - McClenney - Alternative
Three Words - Aaron Marcellus - Soul
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In memory of:
Aaron Bailey
Adam
Addie Mae Collins
Ahmaud Arbery
Aiyana Stanley Jones
Akai Gurley
Alberta Odell Jones
Alexia Christian
Alfonso Ferguson
Alteria Woods
Alton Sterling
Amadou Diallo
Amos Miller
Anarcha Westcott
Anton de Kom
Anthony Hill
Antonio Martin
Antronie Scott
Antwon Rose Jr.
Arthur St. Clair
Atatiana Jefferson
Aubrey Pollard
Aura Rosser
Bennie Simons
Berry Washington
Bert Dennis
Bettie Jones
Betsey
Billy Ray Davis
Bobby Russ
Botham Jean
Brandon Jones
Breffu
Brendon Glenn
Breonna Taylor
Bud Johnson
Bussa
Calin Roquemore
Calvin McDowell
Calvin Mike and his family
Carl Cooper
Carlos Carson
Carlotta Lucumi
Carol Denise McNair
Carol Jenkins
Carole Robertson
Charles Curry
Charles Ferguson
Charles Lewis
Charles Wright
Charly Leundeu Keunang
Chime Riley
Christian Taylor
Christopher Sheels
Claude Neal
Clementa Pickney
Clifford Glover
Clifton Walker
Clinton Briggs
Clinton R. Allen
Cordella Stevenson
Corey Carter
Corey Jones
Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd
Cynthia Wesley
Daniel L. Simmons
Danny Bryant
Darius Randell Robinson
Darius Tarver
Darrien Hunt
Darrius Stewart
David Felix
David Joseph
David McAtee
David Walker and his family
Deandre Brunston
Deborah Danner
Delano Herman Middleton
Demarcus Semer
Demetrius DuBose
Depayne Middleton-Doctor
Dion Johnson
Dominique Clayton
Dontre Hamilton
Dred Scott
Edmund Scott
Ejaz Choudry
Elbert Williams
Eleanor Bumpurs
Elias Clayton
Elijah McClain
Eliza Woods
Elizabeth Lawrence
Elliot Brooks
Ellis Hudson
Elmer Jackson
Elmore Bolling
Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr.
Emmett Till
Eric Garner
Eric Harris
Eric Reason
Ernest Lacy
Ernest Thomas
Ervin Jones
Eugene Rice
Eugene Williams
Ethel Lee Lance
Ezell Ford
Felix Kumi
Frank Livingston
Frank Morris
Frank Smart
Frazier B. Baker
Fred Hampton
Fred Rochelle
Fred Temple
Freddie Carlos Gray Jr.
George Floyd
George Grant
George Junius Stinney Jr.
George Meadows
George Waddell
George Washington Lee
Gregory Gunn
Harriette Vyda Simms Moore
Harry Tyson Moore
Hazel “Hayes” Turner
Henry Ezekial Smith
Henry Lowery
Henry Ruffin
Henry Scott
Hosea W. Allen
India Kager
Isaac McGhie
Isadore Banks
Italia Marie Kelly
Jack Turner
Jamar Clark
Jamel Floyd
James Byrd Jr.
James Craig Anderson
James Earl Chaney
James Powell
James Ramseur
James Tolliver
James T. Scott
Janet Wilson
Jason Harrison
Javier Ambler
J.C. Farmer
Jemel Roberson
Jerame Reid
Jesse Thornton
Jessie Jefferson
Jim Eastman
Joe Nathan Roberts
John Cecil Jones
John Crawford III
John J. Gilbert
John Ruffin
John Taylor
Johnny Robinson
Jonathan Ferrell
Jonathan Sanders
Jordan Edwards
Joseph Mann
Julia Baker
Julius Jones
July Perry
Junior Prosper
Kalief Browder
Karvas Gamble Jr.
Keith Childress, Jr.
Kelly Gist
Kelso Benjamin Cochrane
Kendrick Johnson
Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.
Kenny Long
Kevin Hicks
Kevin Matthews
Kiwane Albert Carrington
Lacy Mitchell
Lamar Smith
Laquan McDonald
Laura Nelson
Laura Wood
L.B. Reed
L.D. Nelson
Lemuel Penn
Lemuel Walters
Leonard Deadwyler
Leroy Foley
Levi Harrington
Lila Bella Carter
Lloyd Clay
Louis Allen
Lucy
M.A. Santa Cruz
Maceo Snipes
Malcom X
Malice Green
Malissa Williams
Manuel Ellis
Marcus Deon Smith
Marcus Foster
Marielle Franco
Mark Clark
Maria
Martin Lee Anderson
Martin Luther King Jr.
Matthew Avery
Mary Dennis
Mary Turner
Matthew Ajibade
May Noyes
Mckenzie Adams
Medgar Wiley Evers
Michael Brown
Michael Donald
Michael Griffith
Michael Lee Marshall
Michael Lorenzo Dean
Michael Noel
Michael Sabbie
Michael Stewart
Michelle Cusseaux
Miles Hall
Moses Green
Mya Hall
Myra Thompson
Nathaniel Harris Pickett Jr.
Natasha McKenna
Nicey Brown
Nicholas Heyward Jr.
O’Day Short family
Orion Anderson
Oscar Grant III
Otis Newsom
Pamela Turner
Paterson Brown Jr.
Patrick Dorismond
Philando Castile
Phillip Pannell
Phillip White
Phinizee Summerour
Quaco
Ramarley Graham
Randy Nelson
Raymond Couser
Raymond Gunn
Regis Korchinski-Paquet
Rekia Boyd
Renisha McBride
Riah Milton
Robert Hicks
Robert Mallard
Robert Truett
Rodney King
Roe Nathan Roberts
Roger Malcolm and his wife
Roger Owensby Jr.
Ronell Foster
Roy Cyril Brooks
Rumain Brisbon
Ryan Matthew Smith
Sam Carter
Sam McFadden
Samuel DuBose
Samuel Ephesians Hammond Jr.
Samuel Hammond Jr.
Samuel Leamon Younge Jr.
Sandra Bland
Sean Bell
Shali Tilson
Sharonda Coleman-Singleton
Shukri Abdi
Simon Schuman
Slab Pitts
Stella Young
Stephon Clark
Susie Jackson
T.A. Allen
Tamir Rice
Tamla Horsford
Tanisha Anderson
Timothy Caughman
Timothy Hood
Timothy Russell
Timothy Stansbury Jr.
Timothy Thomas
Terrence Crutcher
Terrill Thomas
Tom Jones
Tom Moss
Tony McDade
Tony Terrell Robinson Jr.
Trayvon Martin
Troy Hodge
Troy Robinson
Tula
Tyler Gerth
Tyre King
Tywanza Sanders
Victor Duffy Jr.
Victor White III
Walter Lamar Scott
Wayne Arnold Jones
Wesley Thomas
Wilbert Cohen
Wilbur Bundley
Will Brown
Will Head
Will Stanley
Will Stewart
Will Thompson
Willie James Howard
Willie Johnson
Willie McCoy
Willie Palmer
Willie Turks
William Brooks
William Butler
William Daniels
William Fambro
William Green
William L. Chapman II
William Miller
William Pittman
Wyatt Outlaw
Yusef Kirriem Hawkins
The victims of LaLaurie (1830s)
The black victims of the Opelousas massacre (1868)
The black victims of the Thibodaux massacre (1887)
The black victims of the Wilmington insurrection (1898)
The black victims of the Johnson-Jeffries riots (1910)
The black victims of the Red summer (1919)
The black victims of the Elaine massacre (1919)
The black victims of the Ocoee massacre (1920)
The victims of the MOVE bombing (1985)
All the people who died during the Atlantic slave trade, be it due to abuse or disease.
All the unnamed victims of mass-incarceration, who were put into jail without the committing of a crime and died while in jail or died after due to mental illness.
All the unnamed victims of racial violence and discrimination.
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My apologies for all the people missing on this list. Feel free to add more names and stories.
Listen, learn and read about discrimination, racism and black history: (feel free to add more)
Documentaries:
13th (Netflix)
The Innocence Files (Netflix)
Who Killed Malcolm X? (Netflix)
Time: The Kalief Browder Story (Netflix)
I Am Not Your Negro
YouTube videos:
We Cannot Stay Silent about George Floyd
Waarom ook Nederlanders de straat op gaan tegen racisme (Dutch)
Wit is ook een kleur (Dutch) (documentaire)
Books:
Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt
Don’t Touch My Hair by Emma Dabiri
Freedom Is A Constant Struggle by Angela Davis
How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad
So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
They Can’t Kill Us All by Wesley Lowery
White Fragility by Robin Deangelo
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Woman, Race and Class by Angela Davis
Websites:
https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/report/
https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/
https://archive.org/details/thirtyyearsoflyn00nati/page/n11/mode/2up
https://lab.nos.nl/projects/slavernij/index-english.html
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.zinnedproject.org/
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Billie Joe Armstrong, Michael Bay, The Beatles’s 1967 single “Penny Lane,” Jim Brown, Narciso Casanovas, Arcangelo Corelli, musician Andrew Crowley, Buddy DeFranco, Vicente Fernández, Fred Frith, Rowdy Gaines, Taylor Hawkins, Hal Holbrook, Paris Hilton, Arthur Hunnicutt, Michael Jordan, José José, Isaac Kappy, Alicia Key’s 2004 single “If I Ain’t Got You,” Larry the Cable Guy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mickey McGill (The Dells), Loreena McKennitt, Lola Montez, Chanté Moore, Huey P. Newton, Jerry O’Connell, Banjo Paterson, Lou Diamond Phillips, Puccini’s 1904 opera MADAME BUTTERFLY, Denise Richards, Rene Russo, Ed Sheeran, Sivakarthikeyan, The Temptations 1969 CLOUD NINE album, Buck Trent, Margaret Truman, Henri Vieuxtemps, and the consummate vocalist and songwriter Gene Pitney. He brought depth to simple pop songs, crafting choice cuts for Rick Nelson, Roy Orbison, Bobby Vee, and (famously) “He’s a Rebel” for The Crystals. Like Bryan Ferry, Gene had a powerful and unique vocal technique that seizes ownership of any song or style. I also compare Gene to Harry Nilsson because they were branded as songwriters but had hit records from songs they didn’t write. Gene’s popular arc in the USA ran from 1961-68, but he continued to draw international audiences, particularly for his Italian language records (I’m a big fan of “Lei Mei Espatta”). His career intersected with Marc Almond, Burt Bacharach, George Jones, The Rolling Stones, Phil Spector, and other eclectic notables, and he kept touring literally till the day he died in 2006.
Please enjoy my cover of Gene’s “Every Breath I Take” (written by Goffin/King). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PZcTHaYjfA Another GP “deep cut” I recommend is “Somewhere in the Country,” a densely orchestrated goth-folk-pop track akin to early Bee Gees. Meanwhile, HB to GP—thank you for your amazing music!
#genepitney #bryanferry #thecrystals #marcalmond #ricknelson #royorbison #rebel #harrynilsson #burtbacharach #georgejones #rollingstones #philspector #bobbyvee #goffinking #johnnyjblair
#Gene Pitney#Bryan Ferry#The Crystals#Marc Almond#Rick Nelson#Roy Orbison#rebel#Nilsson#Burt Bacharach#George Jones#Rolling Stones#Phil Spector#Bobby Vee#Goffin King#Johnny J Blair#Singer at large
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Dead Man; Patterson; The Other Side of Hope;
There Will Be Blood
Yesss! Thanks, anon! I still love this meme, haha. I've actually only seen one of these!
DEAD MAN
never seen | want to see | terrible | boring | okay | good | great | a favorite
Mmm, curious to see might be more accurate than want to see, haha. I'm not big on Johnny Depp as an actor, and I haven't seen a ton of Jim Jarmusch's work, but what I have seen – The Dead Don't Die, Only Lovers Left Alive and Broken Flowers – hasn't really resonated with me? Maybe I'm watching the wrong movies though! Do you think this one's better?
PATERSON
never seen | want to see | terrible | boring | okay | good | great | a favorite
My answer's basically the same as above, but I do tend to enjoy movies about poetry, so I might check this one out!
THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE
never seen | want to see | terrible | boring | okay | good | great | a favorite
I'd never even heard of this one! The trailer looks great though! I'm adding it to my list ;-)
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
never seen | want to see | terrible | boring | okay | good | great | a favorite
I know everyone raves about Daniel Day-Lewis' performance in this, but I think Paul Dano was a revelation in it. Incredible work in a really difficult role.
put a film in my ask box
#being able to look at the truly bonkers amount of movies i've seen and still find ones to add to my list is basically#my fave lockdown pass time at this point haha#movie ask meme#movies#welcome to my ama
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The Mylora Elopement
by Andrew Barton Paterson
By the winding Wollondilly where the weeping willows weep,
And the shepherd, with his billy, half awake and half asleep,
Folds his fleecy flocks that linger homewards in the setting sun,
Lived my hero, Jim the Ringer, “cocky” on Mylora Run.
Jimmy loved the super's daughter, Miss Amelia Jane McGrath.
Long and earnestly he sought her, but he feared her stern papa;
And Amelia loved him truly — but the course of love, if true,
Never yet ran smooth or duly, as I think it ought to do.
Watching with his slow affection once Jim saw McGrath the boss
Riding out by Jim's selection, looking for a station 'oss
That was running in the ranges with a mob of outlaws wild.
Old McGrath “Good day” exchanges — off goes Jim to see his child;
Says, “The old man's after Stager, which he'll find is no light job,
And to-morrow I will wager he will try and yard the mob.
Will you come with me to-morrow? I will let the parson know,
And for ever, joy or sorrow, he will join us here below.
“I will bring my nags so speedy, Crazy Jane and Tambourine,
One more kiss — don't think I'm greedy — good-bye, lass, before I'm seen —
Just one more — God bless you, dearie! Don't forget to meet me here,
Life without you is but weary; now, once more, good-bye, my dear.”
*****
The daylight shines on figures twain
That ride across Mylora plain,
Laughing and talking — Jim and Jane.
“Steadily, darling. There's lots of time,
Didn't we slip the old man prime!
I knew he'd tackle that Bowneck mob,
I reckon he'll find it too big a job.
They've beaten us all. I had a try,
But the warrigal devils seem to fly.
That Sambo's a real good bit of stuff
No doubt, but not quite good enough.
He'll have to gallop the livelong day,
To cut and come, to race and stay.
I hope he yards 'em, 'twill do him good;
To see us going I don't think would.”
A turn in the road and, fair and square,
They meet the old man standing there.
“What's up?” “Why, running away, of course,”
Says Jim, emboldened. The old man turned,
His eye with wild excitement burned.
“I've raced all day through the scorching heat
After old Bowneck: and now I'm beat.
But over that range I think you'll find
The Bowneck mob all run stone-blind.
Will you go and leave the mob behind?
Which will you do? Take the girl away,
Or ride like a white man should to-day,
And yard old Bowneck? Go or stay?”
Says Jim, “I can't throw this away,
We can bolt some other day, of course,
Amelia Jane, get off that horse.
Up you get, Old Man. Whoop, halloo.
Here goes to put old Bowneck through!”
Two distant specks on the mountain side,
Two stockwhips echoing far and wide.
Amelia Jane sat down and cried.
*****
“Sakes, Amelia, what's up now?
Leading old Sambo, too, I vow,
And him dead beat. Where have you been?
“Bolted with Jim! What do you mean?”
“Met the old man with Sambo licked
From running old Bowneck.” “Well, I'm kicked —
Ran 'em till Sambo nearly dropped?
What did Jim do when you were stopped?
Did you bolt from father across the plain?
Jim made you get off Crazy Jane!
And father got on, and away again
The two of 'em went to the ranges grim.
Good boy, Jimmy! Well done, Jim!
They're sure to get them now, of course,
That Tambourine is a spanking horse.
And Crazy Jane is good as gold.
And Jim, they say, rides pretty bold;
Not like your father, but very fair.
Jim will have to follow the mare.”
“It never was yet in father's hide
To best my Jim on the mountain-side.
Jim can rally, and Jim can ride.”
But here again Amelia cried.
*****
The sound of a whip comes faint and far,
A rattle of hoofs, and here they are,
In all their tameless pride.
The fleet wild horses snort with fear,
And wheel and break as the yard draws near.
Now, Jim the Ringer, ride!
Wheel 'em! wheel 'em! Whoa back there, whoa!
And the foam-flakes fly like the driven snow,
As under the whip the horses go
Adown the mountain side.
And Jim, hands down, and teeth firm set,
On a horse that never has failed him yet,
Is after them down the range.
Well ridden! well ridden! they wheel — whoa back!
And long and loud the stockwhips crack,
Their flying course they change,
“Steadily does it — let Sambo go!
Open those sliprails down below.
Smart! or you'll be too late.
They'll follow old Sambo up — look out!
Wheel that black horse — give Sam a clout.
They're in! Make fast the gate.”
*****
The mob is safely in the yard!
The old man mounts delighted guard.
No thought has he but for his prize.
Jim catches poor Amelia's eyes.
“Will you come after all? the job is done,
And Crazy Jane is fit to run
For a prince's life — now don't say no;
Slip on while the old man's down below
At the inner yard, and away we'll go.
Will you come, my girl?” “I will, you bet,
We'll manage this here elopement yet.”
*****
By the winding Wollondilly stands the hut of Ringer Jim.
And his loving little Meely makes a perfect god of him.
He has stalwart sons and daughters, and, I think, before he's done,
There'll be numerous “Six-fortys” taken on Mylora run.
Untitled by David Noonan at MONA, Tasmania
#The Mylora Elopement#Andrew Barton Paterson#David Noonan#Noonan#MONA#Tasmania#Paterson#Art#Poetry#Fine Arts#Poems#Painting
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