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Nitehawk Cinema

If you’re from brooklyn or new york city or just moved here, i know, this is cliche. But i! Don’t! Care! The truffle popcorn is addicting, even if I'm farting for the rest of the movie, it’s worth it. Plus they have cute little trailers to gab about with your date or friend, but i also go alone because nobody tried to have small talk with you at the movies and you can just disassociate peacefully in blissful high-power air conditioning on a hot nyc summer day. They have guest curators on a monthly basis and do fun screenings of old flicks. Highly recommend it. Nitehawk > Alamo.

@tommy-dorfman

Aug 7, 2023

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Shaker square cinemas aka the old colony theater in shaker heights, oh

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!!

@taterhole

Nov 14, 2024

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Movies

Again, I'm using this category as an umbrella so I can list my favorite movies that I think by watching will make everyone's life better or at least distract you from whatever bullshit is going on in your own life for a moment, and put a smile on your face. Maybe you'll even relate to what the characters in the films are going through and you'll feel a little bit less alone and it will change your life forever. These are my favorite movies that I watch over and over again: An Unmarried Woman, Swingers, Annie Hall, Broken English, Girlfriends. Last Days of Disco, and Hannah and Her Sisters. And one of my favorite theaters to watch movies in in New York City is Metrograph. A sanctuary. A safe haven. The programming is extraordinary. And they have a wonderful restaurant upstairs called The Commissary. Run don't walk.

@alexi-wasser

Mar 31, 2023

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Grandpacore

stretching out your back, quality plaids, hot black tea, “back in my day”s (14 hours ago), 1 beloved tv show, watching the sunset out on the porch, strolling, slowly, film/ccd cameras, journalling, mismatched socks, a coffee table book of birds, a watch with a compartment that holds a beloved bnw picture…

@2calicos

Jan 26, 2024

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think more + think less

the think more category : obviously self reflection (if a journal doesn't work for you notes app or even voice memos are okay! there are a lotta good prompts online or you can just talk about anything that's on your mind...listen 24hours to whatever time later and normally you can pick out what's bothering you and what the best course of action would be..) i find reading helps a lot! there's always some literary character that's worse (lol) or you can relate to...also it's easier i think to be less "mean" when you find yourself relating to fictional people...then you can cross-apply those feelings to real situations and whatnot! talk to more people! you can start small with good mornings with strangers and just making small talk and i find that takes up time + keeps you grounded with hopefully clearer judgement...also then you have more people to turn to for help whenever you're having difficulty stopping yourself from doing something bad.. the think less category : okay i know everyone says this and i'm sorry but if you do spend copious amounts of time on social media..try cutting it down! it could be small changes from switching from one app to another (ex : tiktok/reels to twitter is somewhat a win because then at least it's curated text over algorithmic videos...instagram to vsco is another win because there's a lot less ads and an audience!) social media also has, like, insanely high standards and i really do think how we see ourselves...like the way...is influenced by that. most people are flawed! by posting this you're already showing a self awareness that's more reflective and kind to yourself + others than a lot of other people! xx manual activity : sounding like a middle aged person now but i swear doing something with your hands really makes your brain go blank in a good way!! and gives yourself space to unconsciously process things! i personally like cooking (the chopping motions are so satisfying) and you get something to eat at the end of it too <3 just. fun or somewhat appealing labor also with the things you've mentioned i think generally, self love is a wonderful thing to have. you deserve to live a happy and healthy life and i do hope that happens! (sorry if this isn't the best advice...i tried to shy away from typical things you might have already seen like getting counselling (which!! if you can!! wonderful!!) and what has personally worked for me too :) wishing u the best!!

@2calicos

Jan 26, 2024

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the 'orange three parter'

listen to me. LISTEN TO ME. grab one big orange and you can enjoy it in three lovely ways. (low effort high reward) 1. eat the orange - peel the skin off and eat! delicious! 2. using the other half of the orange, dump it in a pot with water that submerges it and then boil with (optional) apple slices, dried dates and goji berries 3. remember the half orange you ate ??? save the skin, cut into strips and then air dry/bake it till dry. now you can eat it directly (smells good on your breath) or add hot water and brew it into tea live happily 🐈

@2calicos

Jan 26, 2024