I found Letterboxd so valuable at the $20 level I became a Patron (the $50 level) for added features. I'd been logging movies in my bullet journal for a couple of years, but having an app on my phone has made it even easier, and being able to neatly retro-log movies is nice. I also like having a place to put reviews if I feel like writing one. (My reviews usually are 3-4 lines, except Fire Island, which for half-drunk reasons I structured as though Fire Island were Pride and Prejudice fanfiction being posted on Archive of Our Own.) I also enjoy seeing links to my friends' reviews or ratings. My username is lisambeaudry, if anyone wants to connect there.
Also, apropos of Peter Carlin: This post motivated me to finish “Catch a Wave” bio of Brian Wilson, which I began some months ago but never finished. Really great book!
That letterboxd upgrade has turned into the most-used app on my phone besides messages. Watchlist is just the start - the diary is essential for me (I watch a lot of movies!) to remind me about a movie I may or may not have already seen and I have found soooo many deep cuts by following a few people who at least somewhat align with my taste. My handle if you decide to dive in: iamtrey
Try The Alibi Room for a drink--I've never had their food so can't vouch for that. Yes, it's in Pike Place Market and we're all too cool for that--but it's got a great feel. (Plus I have fond nostalgia memories of my first visit there c. 1994). https://www.thealibiroom.com
From your post, it sounded like you were accessing Letterboxd from a computer, ie, browser. I use the app on my iPhone, unpaid. Now, I don’t know if I am a master of compartmentalizing, but when I read your post, my first thought was, “does my unpaid version even have ads? I don’t remember them at all, and especially not being annoying.“ So I just checked, and in my opinion, in the app, they are small and unobtrusive. And there is nothing popping or playing or giving sound. Don’t know if you are firmly anti-app for things that don’t require much typing, but might check it out.
Seattle: Gehry-designed Museum of Pop Culture? It was called the Experience Music Project when I visited shortly after it opened, so I’m sure it’s been expanded a bunch.
This post brims with joy. Have fun! I know “Sonic Boom” would be great. (I also believe you could have re-written and fixed “Roadies.”) Spit my tea out reading “Paul Fucking Simon. “ R.E.M. yay. President of KB’s fan club here!
"Making Tracks: The History of Atlantic Records" by Charlie Gillett (1975 and a bit hard to find) would be an excellent companion to "Sonic Boom." Gillett's approach is a scholarly, but still a fascinating account of the early years. Also, recommended: "Star-Making Machinery" by Geoffrey Stokes (1976), which chronicled the recording, production and marketing of the self-titled "Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen" as an example of the behind-the-scenes operation of the U.S. music industry in the 1970s. I worked for Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Records merchandising in London at the end of the 70s, and these books were important and useful in many ways.
My favorite spot in Seattle is Ravenna Park, where I have spent many a morning walking through with a coffee from the nearby Herkimer. It’s in the U District, where I lived for a summer (as I’m sure you know it at least somewhat well, given that your son goes to school at the UW).
I subscribe to Letterboxd at the Patron level, which I think is $50/year. I hate ads, always choose the ad-free option if it's there, but I've come to love the Letterboxd community feel. Lots of good writing there ... it's not just to keep track of what you watch, you can review things, as well.
I imagine your conversation with Pepper went something like this "I say, boy, pay attention when I'm talkin' to ya, boy. Pay attention to me boy! I'm not just talkin' to hear my head roar.”
Your Seattle weekend sounds like a marvelous getaway. I don’t suppose you’d be game to wear a wire - it’d be great fodder for the inaugural chat. I’m picturing you and Peter as the new HBO Benioff and Weiss. I’d watch Sonic Boom twice.
Here’s a forced segue. My favorite mondegreen involves Paul Simon. I was teen-ish and trying to sleep when my dad decided to blast his new Simon and Garfunkel album. I hollered down from my bedroom “Play that Homer Brown song again!"
If you have not done it already, you probably won’t have time this trip to do the Underground Seattle tour. However, I would recommend it as a cool and new way to see the city. I also enjoy the art museum there even though it’s a bit smaller than those in other cities.
Tim, if you pay for Letterboxd then it will alert you when anything you add to your Watchlist becomes available on any of the streaming services you subscribe to. This is so valuable to me. Also, I believe it gives you access to some fun statistical data regarding your watching habits.
I use a free App called "SeriesGuide" it was first for TV shows and I love it, shows you how many seasons or episodes I have left, if a series is canceled or on going, when the next new episode is going to drop. The reason I bring this up is they are now doing Movies also. You should try it out and if you do please let me know what you think about it.
I found Letterboxd so valuable at the $20 level I became a Patron (the $50 level) for added features. I'd been logging movies in my bullet journal for a couple of years, but having an app on my phone has made it even easier, and being able to neatly retro-log movies is nice. I also like having a place to put reviews if I feel like writing one. (My reviews usually are 3-4 lines, except Fire Island, which for half-drunk reasons I structured as though Fire Island were Pride and Prejudice fanfiction being posted on Archive of Our Own.) I also enjoy seeing links to my friends' reviews or ratings. My username is lisambeaudry, if anyone wants to connect there.
Also, apropos of Peter Carlin: This post motivated me to finish “Catch a Wave” bio of Brian Wilson, which I began some months ago but never finished. Really great book!
That letterboxd upgrade has turned into the most-used app on my phone besides messages. Watchlist is just the start - the diary is essential for me (I watch a lot of movies!) to remind me about a movie I may or may not have already seen and I have found soooo many deep cuts by following a few people who at least somewhat align with my taste. My handle if you decide to dive in: iamtrey
Try The Alibi Room for a drink--I've never had their food so can't vouch for that. Yes, it's in Pike Place Market and we're all too cool for that--but it's got a great feel. (Plus I have fond nostalgia memories of my first visit there c. 1994). https://www.thealibiroom.com
From your post, it sounded like you were accessing Letterboxd from a computer, ie, browser. I use the app on my iPhone, unpaid. Now, I don’t know if I am a master of compartmentalizing, but when I read your post, my first thought was, “does my unpaid version even have ads? I don’t remember them at all, and especially not being annoying.“ So I just checked, and in my opinion, in the app, they are small and unobtrusive. And there is nothing popping or playing or giving sound. Don’t know if you are firmly anti-app for things that don’t require much typing, but might check it out.
Seattle: Gehry-designed Museum of Pop Culture? It was called the Experience Music Project when I visited shortly after it opened, so I’m sure it’s been expanded a bunch.
This post brims with joy. Have fun! I know “Sonic Boom” would be great. (I also believe you could have re-written and fixed “Roadies.”) Spit my tea out reading “Paul Fucking Simon. “ R.E.M. yay. President of KB’s fan club here!
"Making Tracks: The History of Atlantic Records" by Charlie Gillett (1975 and a bit hard to find) would be an excellent companion to "Sonic Boom." Gillett's approach is a scholarly, but still a fascinating account of the early years. Also, recommended: "Star-Making Machinery" by Geoffrey Stokes (1976), which chronicled the recording, production and marketing of the self-titled "Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen" as an example of the behind-the-scenes operation of the U.S. music industry in the 1970s. I worked for Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Records merchandising in London at the end of the 70s, and these books were important and useful in many ways.
My favorite spot in Seattle is Ravenna Park, where I have spent many a morning walking through with a coffee from the nearby Herkimer. It’s in the U District, where I lived for a summer (as I’m sure you know it at least somewhat well, given that your son goes to school at the UW).
I subscribe to Letterboxd at the Patron level, which I think is $50/year. I hate ads, always choose the ad-free option if it's there, but I've come to love the Letterboxd community feel. Lots of good writing there ... it's not just to keep track of what you watch, you can review things, as well.
https://letterboxd.com/masoo/
I imagine your conversation with Pepper went something like this "I say, boy, pay attention when I'm talkin' to ya, boy. Pay attention to me boy! I'm not just talkin' to hear my head roar.”
Your Seattle weekend sounds like a marvelous getaway. I don’t suppose you’d be game to wear a wire - it’d be great fodder for the inaugural chat. I’m picturing you and Peter as the new HBO Benioff and Weiss. I’d watch Sonic Boom twice.
Here’s a forced segue. My favorite mondegreen involves Paul Simon. I was teen-ish and trying to sleep when my dad decided to blast his new Simon and Garfunkel album. I hollered down from my bedroom “Play that Homer Brown song again!"
If you have not done it already, you probably won’t have time this trip to do the Underground Seattle tour. However, I would recommend it as a cool and new way to see the city. I also enjoy the art museum there even though it’s a bit smaller than those in other cities.
Tim, if you pay for Letterboxd then it will alert you when anything you add to your Watchlist becomes available on any of the streaming services you subscribe to. This is so valuable to me. Also, I believe it gives you access to some fun statistical data regarding your watching habits.
I use a free App called "SeriesGuide" it was first for TV shows and I love it, shows you how many seasons or episodes I have left, if a series is canceled or on going, when the next new episode is going to drop. The reason I bring this up is they are now doing Movies also. You should try it out and if you do please let me know what you think about it.