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theimage gigguide @theimage04.bsky.social · 3d

blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 3d

PSA #Wellington and #nziff friends. The wonderful Guillermo del Toros #frankenstein is out in a frustratingly small number of screenings around the city through this weekend.

So it you want to see it in a cinema — and you should — get in before they all sell out.

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Lew @lewsos.bsky.social · 3d

Everyone loves the "Shitsville" wheel for Wellington seasons but let me now share with you the 12 seasons of Melbroune (courtesy of my colleagues there) pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/don...

Infographic: Melbourne actually has 12 seasons
Winter
Fool's Spring
Second Winter
Spring of Deception (YOU ARE HERE)
The Swoopening
The Pollening
Actual Spring
Summer
Hell
False Autumn
Second Summer
Actual Autumn

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 3d

This is a correct judgement. Also: Bonus points for acknowledging any Wellington driver heading down-hill and effortlessly pulling in to give way to the up-hill person, gingerly threading their way between wing mirrors by mere millimeters… 😁

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 3d

Amazing!

Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · Aug 31

In Kochi City Station there’s a statue of Berobero No Kamisama, a nude, pink, spiral-eyed figure who is the local god for drunkards.

A nude pink character with spiral eyes balances a sake cup on each hand and a sake bottle on his head.

blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 3d

Is this weee guy on vacation at the mo? 😂

Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · Sep 17

Gerogle-kun the frog, the mascot of Gero City in Gifu Prefecture, is a “fashion expert”who wears loose-fitting shorts and a bow tie.

A big-eyed frog mascot in green shorts and a red bow tie waves to the camera.

blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 3d

Home to te āo tech tonight, and loving it!

#radioactivefm #88.6

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WIRED @wired.com · 4d

By stripping away the fabric tape that’s held zippers together for a hundred years, Japanese clothing giant YKK is designing the future of seamless clothing.

The Zipper Is Getting Its First Major Upgrade in 100 Years

By stripping away the fabric tape that’s held zippers together for a hundred years, Japanese clothing giant YKK is designing the future of seamless clothing.

wrd.cm

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 7d

Pretty sure my neighbours have been introduced to RSD now, sorry frennnnz!

blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 7d

I know I post this way too regularly but is there a better night of electronic music than Thursday on Radio@ctive 88.6??? !!!!

www.radioactive.fm

RadioActive.FM | 88.6FM

Worldclass and Worldwide since '77. Broadcasting in Wellington, NZ, on 88.6FM - and online, all the time, at radioactive.fm

www.radioactive.fm

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Daniel Benneworth-Gray @danielgray.com · 10d

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read
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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 13d

If we can chuckle with our cousins across the ditch at their Juice Media Govt ads, then we can do the same with ours, right?

Heh heh

youtu.be/h-yjkAXxnMA

Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

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Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 15d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 14d

This is my local beach, and it’s Absolutely Positively changed in fundamental character now at High Tide.

Sam[uel] Smith @sgowsmith1988.bsky.social · 14d

The disappearing beach: Locals say this Wellington gem is ruined and want it fixed

www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

The disappearing beach: Locals say this Wellington gem is ruined and want it fixed

A favourite Wellington beach disappears at high tide and has lost its character after a new sea wall was put in, locals say.

www.stuff.co.nz

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theimage gigguide @theimage04.bsky.social · 16d

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 17d

8 years ago, ‘BLADE RUNNER 2049’ released in theaters.

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Richard Easther @rjme.bsky.social · 17d

Physics Nobel announcement tomorrow.

If you know and dislike a famous physicist, this is the day of the year to call them up in the middle of the night, wait 10 seconds, and then do you best Swedish Chef impression...

a chef in a kitchen with the words borg written on the bottom

ALT: a chef in a kitchen with the words borg written on the bottom

media.tenor.com

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 17d

I kinda… like this idea… even though I’ve not lived in the 09 for freaking AGES

Sam[uel] Smith @sgowsmith1988.bsky.social · 20d

One council candidate’s plan for this empty centre in downtown Auckland
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

A plan has emerged for this empty centre in downtown Auckland

An Auckland Council candidate has backed a plan to move the Auckland Central Library to the Sky World centre.

www.stuff.co.nz

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befores & afters magazine @beforesmag.bsky.social · 17d

A brand new podcast from befores & afters is out with Wētā FX CTO Kimball Thurston.

We discuss a range of topics, including rendering, de-noising, data flows and…yes…AI.

Listen in here: beforesandafters.com/2025/10/06/w...

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 22d

I’m sure a million people will post this but I’ve always loved this cartoon.

Apparently she loved it too. Every interview I inhaled with her seemed to have a profound sense of humour despite the challenges she inspired us to take up.

Vale.

Two chinos in a tree preening. One say to the other - accusatory - “well, well… another blonde hair… conducting a little more ‘research’ with that Jane Goodall tramp?”

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · 22d

Tonight’s cricket is firmly on the tradie d’n’b vibe… and honestly that’s spot on. It really is the sound of a lot of Kiwi summers!

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Open Culture @openculture.bsky.social · 26d

Stream Hundreds of Hours of Studio Ghibli Movie Music That Will Help You Study, Work, or Simply Relax: "My Neighbor Totoro," "Spirited Away" & More

Stream Hundreds of Hours of Studio Ghibli Movie Music That Will Help You Study, Work, or Simply Relax: My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away & More

The Boy and the Heron, the latest feature from master animator Hayao Miyazaki, opened in Japan this past summer. In that it marks his latest emergence from his supposed 'retirement,' we could label it...

www.openculture.com

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · Sep 23

Honestly I’m quite relieved that the rapture has, apparently, overlooked me.

I’d inadvertantly failed to note it in my calendar and my ascension would have negatively impacted tomorrow’s meetings.

Fortunately it would appear my near and dear also deprioritised it, so I retain their good company.

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theimage gigguide @theimage04.bsky.social · Sep 22

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blacklightnz.bsky.social @blacklightnz.bsky.social · Sep 22

Very much looking forward to this!!

Flicks @flicks.bsky.social · Sep 22

There’s an electric energy to Paul Thomas Anderson’s #OneBattleAfterAnother, says @lukebuckmaster.bsky.social, who calls it "an exhilaratingly well-made, teeth-gnashing action thriller that unfolds on the ground, close to the gutter"

The electric energy of One Battle After Another

Violent, funny, and unnervingly real, Paul Thomas Anderson’s exhilerating new film crafts a jittery vision of America unraveling.

go.weareflicks.co

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