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Just a Little Talk with Jesus by Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis & Johnny Cash on Apple Music
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Why Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-Hur & Other Hollywood Classics Still Look So Good | Open Culture
Cleopatra (1963) is argued here to be a case where the notorious expense looks justified in hindsight: its $44 million budget (about $480 million in current dollars) produced physical spectacle, from the giant sphinx and full-scale Alexandria harbor to Elizabeth Taylor's roughly 65 costumes, that still reads as convincing on screen. The piece draws a line through Ben-Hur and Lawrence of Arabia to argue that the 65mm and ultra-wide formats forced real craft rather than shortcuts. It then closes by extending the point to RoboCop, Dick Tracy, and The Fifth Element, asking whether even a trillion dollars could buy the same tangible results today.
The Aristocats (1970)
The Aristocats is a 1970 Disney animated musical about Madame Bonfamille, who leaves her fortune to her cats, and the scheming butler who kidnaps them to steal it. The piece, as preserved here, is largely a film listing: a plot synopsis, cast and runtime details, and a stream of fan reviews praising Thomas O'Malley and the jazz-playing alley cats. What makes it worth keeping is the affectionate fan response, which treats the film as a comfort watch and a cult favorite.
Quentin Tarantino’s Favorite Movies: 65 Films the Director Wants You to See
Quentin Tarantino's cinematic tastes span from canonical classics to overlooked gems and mainstream blockbusters, reflecting his encyclopedic knowledge of film history developed during his video store years. His preferences reveal consistent interests in stylistic audacity, practical action sequences, complex character development, and genre-bending narratives—from spaghetti Westerns and exploitation films to screwball comedies and martial arts movies. The article catalogs 64 of Tarantino's favorite films across decades and countries, demonstrating how his admiration for directors like Brian De Palma, Pedro Almodóvar, and Bong Joon-ho has directly influenced his own directorial approach and filmmaking philosophy.
The 100 Greatest Albums of All Time
Consequence magazine released an updated version of its "100 Greatest Albums of All Time" list, 12 years after the original 2010 edition, reflecting significant shifts in musical culture, taste, and available recordings. The new list was compiled through extensive debate among staff members (only two of whom worked on the original), weighing factors like an album's impact at release, retrospective significance, influence on evolving musical trends, and the pure joy it brings to listeners. The publication acknowledges that readers will inevitably disagree with placements and omissions, but stands by the selections as a thoughtful assessment of musical greatness rather than a claim to objective truth.
The 10 Most Timeless Classic Film Noir Movies, Ranked
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The 50 best movies of all time list, according to critic reviews: Metacritic
This is Metacritic's ranked list of the 50 most critically acclaimed films of all time, based on composite critical reception scores. The ranking spans from classic Hollywood and silent films through contemporary Oscar winners, with *The Godfather* topping the list at a perfect 100/100 critical score, followed by *Citizen Kane* and *Rear Window*. The piece demonstrates how critical consensus values both timeless masterpieces and recent achievements, with notable directors like Hitchcock heavily represented across the rankings.
Why ‘What’s Opera, Doc?’ Looks Like That
Maurice Noble's design work was essential to the success of What's Opera, Doc? (1957), transforming Chuck Jones's initial concept from a stagey theatrical production into an over-the-top operatic satire through experimental color choices, dramatic layouts, and innovative techniques like the spotlight effect. Working collaboratively with Jones, Noble adjusted his background designs to support the story and emotional tone rather than overwhelm it, making each of the film's 100+ shots visually distinctive while maintaining narrative clarity. Though the production was more ambitious and expensive than typical Warner cartoons, What's Opera, Doc? initially received little critical attention before eventually becoming regarded as a masterpiece, largely through the success of Noble's visual approach and his willingness to take design risks.
The Magic Number by De La Soul on Apple Music
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De La Soul's 1989 debut *3 Feet High and Rising* revolutionized hip-hop by embracing eccentric, genre-agnostic production that drew samples from Schoolhouse Rock, Steely Dan, Johnny Cash, and obscure sources rather than the standard James Brown and Funkadelic fare, creating a playful, boundary-pushing sound that established them as alternative-nation thought leaders. The album's stream of consciousness lyrics, loopy slang, and whimsical skits wrapped in cultural commentary about self-expression and individuality became a blueprint for decades of alternative rap, influencing everyone from Arrested Development to Gorillaz. The group's catalog was kept off streaming services for years due to copyright clearance issues stemming from their aggressive sampling, making the recent release particularly bittersweet following member Trugoy's death in 2023.
Strategery App - App Store
Strategery is a turn-based strategy game where players roll dice to conquer neighboring blobs on a map, with the goal of dominating the entire world in one color. Originally launched in 2008 and praised by early App Store reviewers, the game has been revived by Lex Friedman (one of those original reviewers) and now offers solo play against AI, online multiplayer with friends, and local pass-and-play modes, along with a "Chaos" variant that adds unpredictable consequences. It's a casualty-free conquest game playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision.
1962 Kirk Douglas Classic, Which He Called His 'Favorite', Named His Best Western - Men's Journal
An article about Kirk Douglas's favorite Western film from 1962 that he considered his best work in the genre.
10 forgotten movie masterpieces of the 1980s
A curated list of critically acclaimed but overlooked films from the 1980s worth rediscovering.
'The Death of Robin Hood' Review: A Cold, Edgy and Try-hard Deconstruction of the Legend - Film Focus Online
Michael Sarnoski's Robin Hood film stars Hugh Jackman as a remorseless mass murderer attempting a revisionist deconstruction of the legend, opening with extreme gore before settling into a tedious meditation on regret and atonement. The film is technically accomplished in its cinematography and practical violence but collapses under its self-serious grimness, accidentally veering into comedy with lines like "I've killed so many children, I've lost count," while stripping away any traditional pleasures of the Robin Hood story in favor of inaccessible artiness. Despite strong craft and a capable cast, the film fails to generate either entertainment value or genuine profundity, landing instead as a joyless, audience-hostile exercise in self-indulgence.
56 Years Ago The Rolling Stones Released Their Hit Second Live Album - Men's Journal
Men's Journal article commemorating the Rolling Stones' classic second live album release from 56 years ago.
It was f*****g terrifying” – Paul McCartney, Elton John, Dave Grohl and more share their favourite Bob Dylan stories — Uncut
It was f*****g terrifying" - Elton John, Paul McCartney and more share takes of their favourite Bob Dylan encounters
It’s One of Our Greatest and Most Controversial Novels. How Should It Be Taught?
I traveled around the country to find out if “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” still has a place in the classroom.
12 Beautiful Classics From The '50s That Are Now Dirt Cheap
The article catalogs ten affordable 1950s classic cars priced under $20,000, featuring models like the 1953 Packard Clipper, 1955 Studebaker Champion, and 1954 Buick Special that offer genuine period style and mechanical character without demanding collector-car budgets. For each vehicle, it provides engine specifications, horsepower figures, and transmission options alongside observations about design appeal and practical considerations like parts availability and project potential. The piece argues that this era represents an accessible entry point into American automotive history for buyers who want pre-war aesthetics and chrome-laden charm at a fraction of museum-piece prices.
Day Tripper (Songwriting Work Tape) by The Beatles on Apple Music
A brief working tape version of The Beatles' 1965 song 'Day Tripper' showcasing the band's songwriting process.
Raised Waffles
This is a make-ahead waffle recipe from the Fannie Farmer Cookbook that uses yeast and an overnight rest to develop flavor and texture, with eggs and baking soda stirred in just before cooking to create waffles that are crisp outside and delicate within. The batter rises significantly overnight, so a large bowl is essential, and the finished batter keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.
25 Best Books of All Time
A rundown that pits centuries-old canon against pulpy favorites and openly acknowledges its own snubs, ranking works from Nineteen Eighty-Four and Dracula down through pop staples like Infinite Jest, A Storm of Swords, and Hitchhiker's Guide. It's notable for slipping in two nonfiction picks—Empire of Pain on the Sackler opioid scandal and Nicholas Pileggi's Wiseguy, the basis for Goodfellas—alongside the usual literary heavyweights, treating them as equally worthy "books" rather than a lesser category. Worth keeping for its blunt, personal-taste-driven commentary rather than a consensus-driven list.
★★ · rewatch · watched 24 Jan 2021
The Aristocats was the final movie that Walt Disney greenlit prior to his passing. It has the same problem as most of the animated Disney movies from this era, it lacked a great story and memorable characters. Like many of the Disney movies of the time, it also lacked a bit of cultural sensitivity that makes it a bit of a tough watch 50 years later. While it isn’t Song of the South bad, it does have some moments that don’t play well today.
The movie clocks in at 1:18 minutes according to IMDB, and I have to say I felt every minute of this movie. The animation was OK, and there were a couple of scenes that were better than others but overall, it was generally bland. I do appreciate the Parisian styles of the backgrounds, and those did add to the mood. “Everyone Wants to Be a Cat” was the catchy song from the movie which is replaying through my brain as I write.
I wish there was more to this movie. I probably watched it in my youth, but I honestly don’t remember anything about it. I remember many cartoons from that time, but not a single scene from this watch was familiar. My guess is if I watched it again in a year from now, I’d wouldn’t remember much more than the train scene. It was lazy animation, lazy writing, and lazy performances.
There was a moment on the train tracks where the animation made the sparks from the train to look like blood. It was a little bit disturbing when taken out of context, but I thought to myself, “at least this is getting interesting”.
Obviously, there are some less than sensitive moments in the movie. That said, it seemed like they went out of the way to get a dig in for every culture. They represented most in the “Everyone Wants to be a Cat” montage, but a couple of scenes later there was a “WigWam” reference out of the blue. What was that about?
It was pointed out from the person I watched with that the mouse from this movie looks exactly like the mouse in “The Rescuers”. I know it isn’t a sequel, but Disney really didn’t put forth much of an effort to be creative for a while. I have the greatest respect for the work it takes for a release, but… oof.
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