By Dorothy L Sayers, a Lord Peter Wimsey mystery published originally in 1933. Great and unintelligible mid-century British dialogue, remarkably modern references to cocaine, lightly racist in ways you’d expect, interesting thoughts about advertising. Very satisfying despite the cons, and yes I do have a crush on a fictional Lord from the 1930s
Jan 24, 2024
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I can’t recommend it enough tbh. I went in there to return a few I had rented last week and got to spend 10 minutes lost in the shelves, just searching through films. There is such a great feeling of comfort I get by being surrounded by so many physical reproductions of the medium I love so mucchhh. It’s like my version of a museum.
Feb 14, 2024
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Pretty sick, went with a friend and it was very funny. $14 Movie Theater IPAs were hitting in a fantastic way. Then we went to see the second half of the Knicks game in some dive in the Village. It was a great time, stumbled on the escalator in front of strangers.
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May 26, 2025
I have another indie theater that I prefer because it’s cozier, has better vibes, is much closer to me, and everybody who works there is genuinely passionate about film. It’s not really anything special visually but it’s a beautiful institution and it’s so fun to be there ❤️
But this one is an old art deco theatre designed by architect John Eberson (he designed Loew’s Paradise in the Bronx and the Paradise Theatre in Chicago)! It’s pretty run down/poorly managed and staffed but it’s a gorgeous building and definitely worth visiting. Not my photos but included for illustrative purposes!!
Nov 14, 2024
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Spoon is the best flatware type
Willing to discuss the possibility that fork is better than spoon, but plate doesn’t rank compared to bowl
May 28, 2024
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Even if you have other creative pursuits that require your brain to work, it’s fun to have one that requires very little thought or attention. I started crocheting a couple years ago and it’s perfect while sitting in front of the TV or listening to a podcast or just zoning out. Makes me feel productive even as my brain melts out my ears, and makes me feel creative even when I’m not doing any cooler, more challenging projects that require more of my energy.
Jan 30, 2024
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my Goodreads: full to bursting
my Letterboxd: stacked
my Spotify: juicy with potential
Feb 2, 2024