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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · 1d

Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this Peter Asher documentary currently playing the festival circuit. Narrated by the man himself, it includes loads of British Invasion and L.A. music scene lore. Plenty of licensed Beatles, J.T., and Ronstadt clips & needle-drops #MVFF
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Everywhere Man: The Lives and Times of Peter Asher (2025) | Documentary

Everywhere Man: The Lives and Times of Peter Asher: Directed by Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine. With Peter Asher, Eric Idle, Jane Asher, James Taylor. Born in 1950s London, he co-owned the Indica Galle...

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · 4d

I’m pushin’ for Cushing

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · 7d

FYI, on the VS app home screen, the banner ad for THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH says it stars Peter Cushing instead of Christopher Lee.

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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fishblood #artbots #klimt
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28465

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Mike Chen @mikechenwriter.bsky.social · 25d

A little Star Trek joy to share today: during my tour at Lucasfilm courtesy of @kristinbaver.bsky.social, they had one of the huge ILM matte paintings of Starfleet used in the TOS movies.

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Paul Klee @paul-klee.bsky.social · 25d

Actor's Mask http://www.moma.org/collection/works/80094

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Paul Klee @paul-klee.bsky.social · 25d

Persian Nightingales https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-klee/persian-nightingales

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Tevin Campbell tracks were produced by frequent Prince collaborator David Z. and recorded at Paisley Park studios, facts that I'm certain @scottaukerman.bsky.social mentions (I haven't listened yet!)

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Sep 3

hey @milesklee.bsky.social i know you're a fan of MBV so i wanted to hip you to this book coming out in October www.roughtrade.com/en-us/produc...

Andrew Perer - Turn My Head Into Sound: A history on Paperback | Rough Trade - (Paperback, Paperback | Exclusive) | Rough Trade

Discover Turn My Head Into Sound: A history of Kevin Shields and My Bloody Valentine by Andrew Perer. Explore the iconic band's journey in this insightful book. Available in Paperback from Jawbone Pre...

www.roughtrade.com

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SCREAM Drafts @screendrafts.bsky.social · Sep 1

Well, we weren't planning on announcing this quite yet, but what the heck!

Coming Soon...

The ROBERT ALTMAN SUPER DRAFT

November 2025 to June 2026

Start your prep now!

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Stereogum @stereogum.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Yes Day (a federal holiday in the United States)

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actual heathcliff comics @realheathcliffs.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Heathcliff the Summer Mummy, a mummy wearing board shorts and sunglasses, have fun, surfing, getting slushes, and riding on matching scooters. The Summer Mummy fist bumps Heathcliff before returning to the sand, where he belongs. A seagull stands behind Heathcliff and says "It's been a great summer."

The Kitty Korner reads "Fidelity Davis of Columbia, TN, says her cat 'Turtle' is the baby of a rescued pregnant stray. She was born with tortoise hair and a major tortitude!"

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Sep 1

IMAX Presents Prince - Sign O’ The Times (1987). This was a trip to see again on the big screen. Mostly great, but “U Got the Look” has got to be one of his worst songs. #prince #imax #peachandblack

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Sep 1

Some fun stuff I found while packing:
• Rob Finn on harmonica during a Kimble Bros. session.
• A vintage Micronauts figure (Pharoid with Time Chamber)
• Manual for Activision’s PITFALL! game.

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Aug 29

I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a couple of these shows live in person. So much fun!

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Mark Rothko @markrothko.bsky.social · Aug 27

No. 37/No. 19 (Slate Blue and Brown on Plum) #artbots #rothko
https://botfrens.com/collections/25/contents/4888

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Tom Eastman @tom.eastman.nz · Aug 26

Can't even build death star anymore, because of ewok

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Aug 26

Here’s the whole thing… bonus Wiz ad feat. Zappa

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Aug 26

Oh hey @glennkenny.bsky.social look what I found in my archives. From the Voice, Nov. 16, 1993. I was at that Fripp-Sylvian Beacon show too and yeah, it was kind of a snooze.

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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · Aug 24

I’ve lucky enough and/or too old to know much about the Roganverse but I found this long video essay really fascinating and well done. Expands beyond the comedy world and takes no prisoners. Got into it way more than I thought I would and watched the whole thing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewvR...

How Comedy Was Destroyed by an Anti-Reality Doomsday Cult

YouTube video by The Elephant Graveyard

www.youtube.com

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DVDBeaver @dvdbeaver.bsky.social · Aug 22

One the most influential graphic designers of the 20th century, Joe Caroff, died last Sunday, a day before his 104th birthday. Caroff created some of the most iconic posters and title designs of all time, including the James Bond 007 logo (for which he was paid $300)...

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · Aug 20

I am a native to the DC area, which means the Smithsonian was often the place my mom took me to "culture me" for free. We have some of the best museums in the world. I wish there was 1 part of life he wouldn't destroy with his pig brain.

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Aug 18

Terence Stamp for Foster Grant (1968) via @wendyo.bsky.social

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👻 Pablo Hidalghost 👻 @infinata.bsky.social · Aug 14

“Look, I ain't in this for your revolution, and I'm not in it for you, princess. I expect to be well paid. I'm in it for the money.”

A display case with various forms of Star Wars currency props

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David C. Finn @davidcfinn.bsky.social · Aug 16

@alexrobinson.bsky.social while you’re in town I highly recommend the Jack Kirby exhibit at @skirball.bsky.social
Yub nub!

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