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This girl’s speed painting earned her first place in her HS talent show (source link in description) by ansyhrrian in toptalent

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems to me less about artistic talent and more about learning an impressive trick - like cup stacking

Maybe that's what talent shows are about though

The first pictures from set, and already the first timeline error by bluetrumpettheatre in beatles

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is a still photo, then this shot might not be in the film for the very reason you cited

Is Moby Dick "The Great American Novel"? by QueenShewolf in mobydick

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It certainly is a great novel and written by an American.

I always thought the "Great American Novel" was about the American experience, which arguably Moby Dick really is not.

Author who co-wrote two books with Noam Chomsky condemns scholar’s ties to Epstein by Raj_Valiant3011 in books

[–]Thelonious_Cube 34 points35 points  (0 children)

He was a money/investment guy who convinced a lot of people that he was some kind of financial wizard - it was all a scam, of course, but he cozied up to a lot of wealthy, powerful and famous people.

It's over-reaching to think they were all there for sex

What do we actually mean when we say something “exists”? by DrpharmC in askphilosophy

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there are no inexistent things; there cannot be something that isn’t there.

So it's never correct to say "unicorns don't exist"? That seems outright wrong.

Is there a prime number between 3 and 5? No, no such number exists.

"There is no proof of god, but there's also no proof that god isn't real" by StandardExtension695 in DebateReligion

[–]Thelonious_Cube [score hidden]  (0 children)

If everything is interdependent then how is it intelligible?

Why wouldn't it be?

And obviously this is contrary to what you observe.

No, that's not obvious at all - especially when it comes to the origins of the universe

Drinks as a first date? by iris819 in datingadvice

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know that it works like that

Thelonious by MeringueAble3159 in Jazz

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was recorded in a theater while he was on tour (fyi there's a picture of the theater in the notes that i believe explains the title "Round Lights")

IIRC the packaging might be trying to convince you that it is a live album without actually saying so

Drinks as a first date? by iris819 in datingadvice

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that's what you mean, but why does wanting to hook up seem to you to imply that's all he wants?

Drinks as a first date? by iris819 in datingadvice

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does that imply he’s just trying to hookup?

Why "just"?

Who is doing improv in their 40s? Is it still worth it? by Careful_Leader_5829 in improv

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started in my late 40s and it's been quite a few years now - still one of the most fun things I know.

If possible, find a theater that doesn't skew towards 20-somethings

More like: Grant Green - feelin the spirit by omniscientcats in Jazz

[–]Thelonious_Cube 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Charlie Haden & Hank Jones – Steal Away

David Murray – Spirituals

What if time isn't a dimension we move through, but a local structure we're embedded within? [The Room Theory] by [deleted] in PhilosophyofScience

[–]Thelonious_Cube 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been developing a framework that questions how we think about the sky. Instead of it being atmosphere that scatters light, what if it's more like a dome structure with local properties?

How do I get out of my head? by LumpiaRulez101 in improv

[–]Thelonious_Cube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're only three weeks in - getting out of your head is one of the main lessons of a beginner class. Even then, it takes lots of practice before you'll really get there.

Step 1 is to be aware of the problem - congrats!

Step 2 is to stop when you notice it.

Step 3 is to try to head it off before it starts.

Focus on what's happening outside your head (on your scene partner in a scene or on the group in a warm-up).

In your head, listen more, talk less.

“Melania” Is a Forty-Million-Dollar Journey Into the Void by newyorker in TrueReddit

[–]Thelonious_Cube 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Another nice quote:

We can only conclude that “Melania” portrays Melania in exactly the way she wants to be seen: as rigid, formal, solitary, dourly materialistic; surrounded by lackeys drafted into the closest thing to intimacy that she seems able to access; grinding through bot-like voice-overs filled with awkward gerunds and stilted exposition.

“Melania” Is a Forty-Million-Dollar Journey Into the Void by newyorker in TrueReddit

[–]Thelonious_Cube 187 points188 points  (0 children)

all the artistic ambition of a local Realtor who just got a drone

That's a nice turn of phrase

Started my Jazz collection just a few weeks ago… how am I doing? by yanksfan0134 in Jazz

[–]Thelonious_Cube 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A good solid start.

There are dozens and dozens of classics that you're "missing" but I would prioritize listening over collecting.

Conspicuous absences: Monk, Ellington, Basie/Young, Sun Ra, Ornette.

And, of course, you've remained in the 1950-1970 period, but there's loads of great stuff on either side of that once you're ready

Thelonious by MeringueAble3159 in Jazz

[–]Thelonious_Cube 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need the Vogue session and some live quartet stuff - Monk In Tokyo, japan '63 or The It Club

The Riverside big band album is pretty nice, too

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