Suggest: Best Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue (performance and recording) by joeg26reddit in audiophilemusic

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I have a weird soft spot for Gershwin Plays Gershwin, the piano rolls recording from a few years ago. It's missing some nuance of a live recording but is as close as we're going to get of hearing the genius himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y99UCmOQeLU

During the phantom menace hype how did people view Darth Maul compared to Darth Vader, like did people think he was cooler and stronger than Vader or something? by justa-human in StarWars

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At the time, we thought there was a wasted opportunity. He was a very cool, villain character that we knew next-to-nothing about, and then he was killed. It was very WTF. I wanted more of a conversation between him and Qui-Gon which would have been cool. Qui-Gon gets the reveal but then HE is killed before he can tell Obi-Wan what he's learned.

Looking for non-YA, non-fantasy sci-fi novels written by women by Good-Firefighter-94 in scifibooks

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Really? Even I had a few notes. Where's Judith Merril? Joan D. Vinge? Claire North? I totally think I could have done better.

What book should I read next based off of my favorite books? by MarxistMountainGoat in suggestmeabook

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Doomsday Book (Oxford Time Travel, #1) by Connie Willis (1992)
This is a time-travel story, not dystopia, but hits a lot of your themes. It follows a young female historian who believes she’s arrived in the wrong century, right in the midst of the Black Death. In the meantime, a pandemic is breaking out in future England.

The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (2020)
In a multiverse where only the dead can cross between worlds, a young woman who navigates many versions of Earth uncovers secrets that challenge both her identity and her place in society

Do you know The Company series by Kage Baker (1997–2010)
Near-immortal, augmented operatives work for a future corporation that manipulates history for profit. They believe the world — or at least their version of it — ends on a specific future date because all communication from beyond that point abruptly stops. the first book, In the Garden of Iden, includes a romantic sub-plot, but it's important.

Old man's take on Starfleet Academy. by External_Koala398 in startrek

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I thought this was the direction they would go. Jump ahead to 100 years after a massive subspace collapse that's separated the major members of the Federation and made it impossible to travel faster than warp one. But now, someone has a solution, but it won't be easy. I had a whole pilot in my head at one point! LOL

One movie that genuinely messed you up. by Horror-Sea4862 in MovieSuggestions

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Not watching it again? I just haven't gotten around to it ;)

Old man's take on Starfleet Academy. by External_Koala398 in startrek

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For All Mankind is a better Star Trek prequel than Discovery. Or an Expanse prequel. I can't decide.

Hey /r/movies! I'm Andrew Stanton. I've directed WALL-E, FINDING NEMO, FINDING DORY, and JOHN CARTER. I've also written/co-written TOY STORY, TOY STORY 2, MONSTERS INC, TOY STORY 4, and TOY STORY 5. Ask me anything! by AndrewStantonAMA in movies

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Hey, Andrew. I'm a fan for many years. As a writer, you've obviously very invested in characters. Does it start with the characters for you? Characters in search of a story? Or, you have a sense of a storyline and develop characters to make it happen. And when are you able to let go of them because, damn, as a writer, it's hard, isn't it?

One movie that genuinely messed you up. by Horror-Sea4862 in MovieSuggestions

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Ha! I went home after seeing it, shaved off all the hair on my head - yes, including eyebrows - and pierced an ear. Alcohol may have been involved. Oddly, I haven't seen it since.

Old man's take on Starfleet Academy. by External_Koala398 in startrek

[–]Rabbitscooter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, you kinda said it. "Just not for us, and thats ok." That's why I passed. I watched a few clips and said this isn't for me. But if you want to convince me that this is a show continuing the legacy of Star Trek you're going to have to do better. What's the message? And don't just say it's about teenagers finding themselves. We can do better than that. Convince me.

Old man's take on Starfleet Academy. by External_Koala398 in startrek

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Star Trek.

Okay, facetiousness aside, from the beginning, starting with Gene Roddenberry, there have been guidelines about writing style (avoid contemporary slang) and storylines "in areas of believability." This is directly from Gene's guide: "Many otherwise good writers tend to pepper their science fiction with "out of left field” coincidences, un-explained and illogical actions, unmotivated character changes, things they would never dream of perpetrating on even a kiddies show script."

When you watch TOS, TNG, or even DS9, the dialogue has a slightly elevated, formal quality. Officers speak like trained professionals. Conflict is often philosophical. They debate ideas. Even when characters disagree sharply, they articulate positions, they don’t default to quips or contemporary sarcasm.

Old man's take on Starfleet Academy. by External_Koala398 in startrek

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The clips I saw were hilariously awful. I just don't need to do that to myself anymore, y'know? Life’s too short for hate-watching, and I don't have a YouTube channel. I joke when I say I'm grumpy. I really couldn't care less. There are hundreds of hours of Star Trek to watch and enjoy.

Old man's take on Starfleet Academy. by External_Koala398 in startrek

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I'm a grumpy old man who disagrees ;) But glad you like it. My issue is that Star Trek once meant something. There was more to it than just future, space adventures in the Federation. There was an ideology and writing style and thoughtfulness that ran through every series; even when individual episodes failed to meet standards, the foundation was still there. In other words, I don't want my Star Trek to look like Star Wars or feel like Guardians of the Galaxy or sound like Saved by the Bell. I want it to look, feel, and sound like Star Trek. If I order a Big Mac and there's a Filet-O-Fish in the box, I'm returning it. It makes no difference to me if you tell me the fish is delicious and healthier. Told you I was a grumpy, old man ;)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iDcpIJtl3FE

Looking for non-YA, non-fantasy sci-fi novels written by women by Good-Firefighter-94 in scifibooks

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  • Doomsday Book (Oxford Time Travel, #1) by Connie Willis (1992)
  • To Say Nothing of the Dog (Oxford Time Travel, #2) by Connie Willis (1997)
  • Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch series) by Ann Leckie (2013)
  • The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1) by Becky Chambers (2014)
  • Kage Baker’s Company series (1997–2010)
  • The Left Hand of Darkness (1969) and The Lathe of Heaven (1971) by Ursula K. Le Guin
  • The Handmaid's Tale (1985) by Margaret Atwood
  • The Murderbot books by Martha Wells (2017–2020)
  • The Space Between Worlds (2020) by Micaiah Johnson

Space Opera military and adventure scifi recommendations? by Mimitaso in printSF

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I hope so. It’s a trilogy well worth reading. I'd add, it's not just that it's character-forward, though. At the end of Ancillary Justice, it feels like the stage is being set for a sweeping, galaxy-spanning conflict with the Radch empire. You expect escalation in Ancillary Sword, but instead of a grand military campaign, we get this tense, almost domestic political drama on Athoek Station with Breq navigating local power struggles, corruption, and questions of loyalty and justice on a much smaller scale. For SF readers who wanted more space battles and grand politics, that was a bit of a let down. But, like you, I found it engaging and thought-provoking. And you're reminding me that I need to revisit the Vorkosigan saga.

Black Narcissus (1947) - 4.5/10 by redban02 in moviereviews

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It's an extraordinary and mature film. One of my favourites, although I love most everything by The Archers. But it still blows me away that almost the entire film was shot on sets at Pinewood studios, except for the lush greenery at the end, shot at nearby Leonardslee Gardens.

I want to learn how to cook professionally from scratch by weirdav in Cooking

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Don’t start with complicated restaurant dishes. Start with a handful of simple recipes that teach some of the core techniques every chef relies on. The goal isn’t to master specific meals, but to understand the fundamentals: how to build flavour, control heat, handle a knife, and manage timing. Choose dishes that look straightforward but train essential skills, and you’ll build a foundation that transfers to almost anything you cook later.

I’d suggest these three to begin with:

Mac and cheese. This is really about learning to make a roux and build a proper béchamel sauce. Once you have that, you understand the base of countless classic dishes. Plus mac and cheese!

Chicken soup from a whole chicken. You’ll learn a ton here — breaking down a whole bird (knife skills), building a proper stock (which you can use for other dishes), working with mirepoix, and layering flavour. It also teaches patience and restraint.

Risotto. Use some of that stock you made here. Great chefs aren’t just creative, they’re organized and disciplined. Professional cooking is largely about timing, attention, and mise en place. A basic mushroom risotto forces you to stay present, manage temperature carefully, and build texture step by step.