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Film and television and food and technology and words. Toronto. 🇨🇦🇭🇰🏳️‍🌈 (he/him)

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Merrily We Roll Along (2025) #Review boxd.it/d8o40j
A split-image collage of three people with text overlay. Each section shows different portions of their faces. The text "Merrily We Roll Along" is written over the image. Beside the image, there's a review mentioning a 2025 production of the show, commenting on its brief 1981 Broadway run and highlighting the performers' talents. Icons for reactions are shown at the bottom of the review and thumbs up is chosen.
February 15, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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The Boy and the Heron (2023) #Review letterboxd.com/imdb/tt65…
Movie poster for 'The Boy and the Heron' shows a young boy with short, spiky hair looking to the right. Blue feathers are scattered around him against a backdrop of green grass and a partly cloudy sky. Text reads: 'The Boy and the Heron', 2023. Accompanying review mentions the film is 'visually stunning', with minimal dialogue, allowing the animation to tell the story. Reaction emojis include a shocked face, thumbs down, thumbs up, and clapping hands.
February 15, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Merrily We Roll Along (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt32…
A collage of black and white photo booth images featuring three people having fun. They are making various silly and joyful expressions, such as smiling, laughing, and hugging. One person is wearing glasses and a patterned sweater, the second person is smiling widely, and the third person is animated, with playful gestures. The phrase "Merrily We Roll Along" is written in red on top of the images.
February 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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7 Days in Hell #Review letterboxd.com/imdb/tt38…
DVD cover of "7 Days in Hell" showing two tennis players back-to-back, holding rackets. One is yelling energetically. The text reads: "7 Days in Hell, 2015, Jake Szymanski. I love stupid films like this and it was every bit as stupid as I thought it would be. Some of the English accents were a bit suspect." Icons below include a surprised face, thumbs down, thumbs up, and clapping hands.
February 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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The Boy and the Heron (2023) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt65…
Anime-style illustration of a boy with short, dark hair and a shaved side, surrounded by floating feathers. He looks intently with wide eyes, wearing a white sleeveless top. The background features a landscape with blue sky and clouds. The text "The Boy and the Heron" is prominently displayed in the lower part of the image. Colorful elements and whimsical shapes add to the artistic feel.
February 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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7 Days in Hell (2015) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt38…
Two men in white tennis attire stand back-to-back, both holding tennis rackets. One has long, blond hair and a headband, expressing excitement. The other has dark hair tied back and looks serious. The text on the image reads "HBO Original 7 Days in Hell."
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt23…
Cartoon characters in pirate attire are joyfully steering a wooden ship, with a sunset sky in the background. A green ghostly pirate with a fierce expression floats ominously beside them. The movie title "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" is prominently displayed at the bottom.
February 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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The Muppet Show (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt37…
Poster for "The Muppet Show" featuring various Muppet characters and a few human guests. The characters, each framed in lit-up arches, include recognizable figures from the show, placed in three rows. Text in the center reads "The Muppet Show" in large, white letters. The colorful background enhances the festive and lively atmosphere.
February 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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Poutine is a contender for the Canadian national dish, although whether or not it can unseat Kraft Dinner.

www.wordorigins.org/big-list-…

#Etymology #Canada #Quebec #Poutine
A close-up of a serving of poutine in a cardboard tray on a wooden surface. The dish consists of crispy golden fries topped with cheese curds and rich brown gravy, garnished with chopped parsley. In the background, another tray of poutine is blurred, along with a brown paper bag. A wooden fork is stuck into the front serving.
February 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Her (2013) #Watching

I’ve never seen it but, in light of what is happening in AI these days, I thought I’d better give it a go.
Close-up of a man with light eyes and a mustache, wearing a red shirt against a red background. The word "her" is prominently displayed across the lower part of the image in white text.
February 3, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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I’ve just started to use ElevenReader from Eleven Labs. It’s quite impressive. I had been listening to my articles with Readwise Reader but this is a big upgrade in voice quality. I’m sure I will subscribe after my three-day free trial.

🔗 Free Text Read Aloud App | ElevenReader (elevenreader.io)
Close-up of a person holding a smartphone displaying an e-book, "Chapter 1. Loomings" from "Moby Dick." The text is highlighted in green. The screen shows various controls including play, volume, and a read-aloud feature, with the voice "Read by George." The person is wearing a cozy gray sweater, and the background is a blurred view of denim jeans. A stylized logo appears beside the phone.
February 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…
A person dressed as Robin Hood is aiming a bow with multiple arrows. They are wearing a green hat with a feather and have a focused expression. The text above reads, "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." The background is dark with hints of greenery.
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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Twinless (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt31…
The image features two men in striped shirts against a colorful backdrop of silhouetted figures in various colors like orange, blue, purple, and green. The word "TWINLESS" is prominently displayed at the bottom of the image.
January 27, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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The Ugly Stepsister (2025) #Watching
A woman with intense blue eyes is partially obscured by a pink and gold ornate mask covering her nose. A pink shoe with floral embroidery is prominently held in the foreground. The words "The Ugly Stepsister" are written in ornate pink lettering at the bottom. The image is framed with intricate purple designs.
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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#TIL The word ‘outrage’ consists of neither ‘out’ nor ‘rage’.

Instead, it comes from an Old French word for “excess” stemming from a combination of Latin ‘ultrā’ and a suffix that became ‘-age’.

(via @[email protected])
A detailed etymology chart tracing the word "rage" and related terms. It begins with Latin "rabere" meaning "to be mad" and "rabies" for "rage; madness." Various forms evolve in other languages, such as Old Galician-Portuguese "ravia" and Italian "rabia." The chart also explores the Proto-Indo-European "h2el-," leading to Latin "ultra" and related words in English, French, and others, denoting "beyond" and "extreme." Annotations include derivations, descriptions of meanings, and historical influences, such as the impact of the English word "rage." Arrows indicate relations: solid lines for inherited terms, dashed lines for borrowed, and dotted for derived. Background features a stylized emoji face.
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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I think tomorrow might be a snow day! Looks like it’s going to snow all night and most of tomorrow.
A weather forecast for Sunday showing temperatures from 3 PM to 9 PM. Each hour lists a temperature of -10°C with varying "feels like" temperatures between -18°C and -20°C. There is a 90% chance of precipitation and expected snowfall of 1-3 cm for each hour. Snowing icons are shown next to each forecasted time. A snowy street scene covered in heavy snowfall blurring the visibility of buildings and houses. The rooftops are blanketed with snow, and snowflakes are visibly falling in the foreground, creating a wintry and obscured atmosphere.
January 25, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Labyrinth (1986) #Watching

This film came out 30 years ago. As you may know, I love puppets, especially Jim Henson puppets. I also love David Bowie. It totally holds up.
Illustrated poster of the movie "Labyrinth" featuring various fantastical characters. A large, charismatic figure with distinctive hair dominates the top, looking forward intensely. Below, a younger female character appears contemplative, surrounded by whimsical creatures and elements from the film. The word "Labyrinth" is prominently displayed at the bottom with a stylized clock design behind it.
January 25, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story (2023) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt19…
Poster for "Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story". Features a person in a white tuxedo with a bow tie and a red flower on the lapel, seated against a purple theater seat background. The film includes names like Rupert Everett, Alan Cumming, and Maggie Smith. The title and tagline are displayed prominently in white and purple text.
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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28 Years Later (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt10…
The image features a towering stack of skulls with protruding sticks, creating an ominous and unsettling visual. Behind the skulls is a large, red biohazard symbol, adding to the dystopian theme. The foreground displays the text "28 Years Later" in bold white letters. The background is a cloudy sky, enhancing the dark and foreboding atmosphere.&10;
January 21, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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Ham, Tomato, and Parmesan Egg Bites for breakfast this week #Cooking
Colorful silicone muffin cups filled with freshly baked mini egg frittatas, placed on a cooling rack. Each frittata has visible ingredients like chopped vegetables. The muffin cups are in vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, green, pink, and blue. The wooden countertop is partially visible.
January 20, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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28 Weeks Later (2007) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt04…
Close-up of a person's eyes gazing upward. The face is overlaid with a red hue, featuring a prominent biohazard symbol across a mask. The text "28 Weeks Later" is displayed in bold, worn-out white letters over the symbol.
January 20, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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I figured I’d better watch this and 28 Weeks again before I check out the newer films. It HAS been 24 years.

28 Days Later (2002) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt02…
A movie poster for "28 Days Later" featuring a red background with two intense, bloodshot eyes peering outward. In the center, bold white text displays "28 Days Later" superimposed over a black biohazard symbol. Below, a silhouette of a person walking across a desolate cityscape is visible, with recognizable landmarks like Big Ben in the background.
January 18, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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Pretty cold and windy but ultimately beautiful walk at Ashbridges Bay with the dogs this morning. Collection: pixelfed.social/c/9186197…
A small dog wearing a yellow and black vest joyfully runs through a patch of snow near a rocky shoreline. The sky is overcast with sun breaking through the clouds, creating a serene atmosphere. Leafless trees and bushes frame the foreground, with a calm body of water extending to the horizon. Rocks and gentle waves are visible along the water's edge. A fluffy white dog with curly fur is standing on a paved road. The dog is wearing a black coat with bright yellow accents and has a happy expression, with its tongue out. Its tail is wagging, and it has a tag on its collar. The background consists of the textured surface of the road. A small dog wearing a dark coat stands on a snowy path. The path is lined with bare trees and large rocks. In the background, a body of water reflects the cloudy sky, with the sun peeking through. The scene captures a peaceful winter landscape. A brown dog wearing a red flower collar playfully rolls on its back in the snow, surrounded by a white, snowy landscape.
January 18, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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This is the reason I’m not on Twitter or Facebook. I try very hard not to engage in outrage.

open.substack.com/pub/chris…
Neon sign displaying the word "OUTRAGE" in bright red letters on a dark background.
January 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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DEVO (2024) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt27…
Five people standing in a line against a white brick wall. They are wearing matching light blue outfits with red diagonal stripes and red, tiered hats. Above them, the word "DEVO" is written in colorful letters on the wall.
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM