Russell
@rpbrowning.bsky.social
Fan of digital art, films, games and game making.
In NZ.
Needs to remember to add a profile pic ✅
In NZ.
Needs to remember to add a profile pic ✅
The real State of the Nation 🤣
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The real State of the Nation 🤣
Movies use the trope where clueless protagonist gets saved from bad guys (or girls) by previously unknown hero - setting up duo and often romantic arc. See Terminator, Argyle etc
But any scenarios where the “hero” is also bad guy and uses situation to become trusted for deeper motive?
#filmsky
But any scenarios where the “hero” is also bad guy and uses situation to become trusted for deeper motive?
#filmsky
January 20, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Movies use the trope where clueless protagonist gets saved from bad guys (or girls) by previously unknown hero - setting up duo and often romantic arc. See Terminator, Argyle etc
But any scenarios where the “hero” is also bad guy and uses situation to become trusted for deeper motive?
#filmsky
But any scenarios where the “hero” is also bad guy and uses situation to become trusted for deeper motive?
#filmsky
Avatar: Fire & Ash is an odd film.
Technically it’s amazing, especially in IMAX 3D.
But… apart from one aspect it’s a retread of story beats from the first two films - especially the climax which gives the sense of “why?”. The over 3 hour run-time does no favours either, these aren’t LOTR films
Technically it’s amazing, especially in IMAX 3D.
But… apart from one aspect it’s a retread of story beats from the first two films - especially the climax which gives the sense of “why?”. The over 3 hour run-time does no favours either, these aren’t LOTR films
January 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Avatar: Fire & Ash is an odd film.
Technically it’s amazing, especially in IMAX 3D.
But… apart from one aspect it’s a retread of story beats from the first two films - especially the climax which gives the sense of “why?”. The over 3 hour run-time does no favours either, these aren’t LOTR films
Technically it’s amazing, especially in IMAX 3D.
But… apart from one aspect it’s a retread of story beats from the first two films - especially the climax which gives the sense of “why?”. The over 3 hour run-time does no favours either, these aren’t LOTR films
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It’s like you need a reference source of curated information that’s not been through a LLM
Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are paying up for ‘enterprise’ access to Wikipedia
Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are paying up for ‘enterprise’ access to Wikipedia
Another source of revenue for the Wikimedia Foundation.
buff.ly
January 15, 2026 at 9:10 AM
It’s like you need a reference source of curated information that’s not been through a LLM
Of all the crap use cases for LLM AI, medical advice has to be one of the crappiest. Why would you trust Sam Altman with your medical records?
arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/c...
arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/c...
ChatGPT Health lets you connect medical records to an AI that makes things up
New feature will allow users to link medical and wellness records to AI chatbot.
arstechnica.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Of all the crap use cases for LLM AI, medical advice has to be one of the crappiest. Why would you trust Sam Altman with your medical records?
arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/c...
arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/c...
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A bit of normality. Cape Reinga, NZ
January 5, 2026 at 2:52 AM
A bit of normality. Cape Reinga, NZ
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Road trip: Tane Mahuta is very impressive and very easy to walk to from the road
www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-re...
www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-re...
January 3, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Road trip: Tane Mahuta is very impressive and very easy to walk to from the road
www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-re...
www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-re...
Starting off 2026 as I wish to continue…
January 2, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Starting off 2026 as I wish to continue…
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Some more BTS shots of Pike's Quarters (one with PD Jonathan Lee) & my original concept plate.🖖 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds
January 1, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Some more BTS shots of Pike's Quarters (one with PD Jonathan Lee) & my original concept plate.🖖 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds
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We can't rewind we've gone too far
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We can't rewind we've gone too far
December 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Lazy Christmas afternoon so here’s my take on Cadbury Favourites ranking:
1. Picnic
2. Boost
3. Moro
4. Crunchie
5. Twirl
6. Dairy Milk
7. Old Gold
8. Caramilk
9. Caramello
Also in the packet:
Cherry Ripe
Turkish Delight
1. Picnic
2. Boost
3. Moro
4. Crunchie
5. Twirl
6. Dairy Milk
7. Old Gold
8. Caramilk
9. Caramello
Also in the packet:
Cherry Ripe
Turkish Delight
December 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Lazy Christmas afternoon so here’s my take on Cadbury Favourites ranking:
1. Picnic
2. Boost
3. Moro
4. Crunchie
5. Twirl
6. Dairy Milk
7. Old Gold
8. Caramilk
9. Caramello
Also in the packet:
Cherry Ripe
Turkish Delight
1. Picnic
2. Boost
3. Moro
4. Crunchie
5. Twirl
6. Dairy Milk
7. Old Gold
8. Caramilk
9. Caramello
Also in the packet:
Cherry Ripe
Turkish Delight
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December 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The world is pretty messed up, but I did manage to order a gift off Etsy that was delivered from Poland to NZ in time for Christmas - so I’ll take a small win!
Here’s the seller:
www.etsy.com/shop/Lampart...
Here’s the seller:
www.etsy.com/shop/Lampart...
www.etsy.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The world is pretty messed up, but I did manage to order a gift off Etsy that was delivered from Poland to NZ in time for Christmas - so I’ll take a small win!
Here’s the seller:
www.etsy.com/shop/Lampart...
Here’s the seller:
www.etsy.com/shop/Lampart...
This Christmas remember, wrapping individual Lego pieces exponentially increases the number of gifts you can give.
Also works for jigsaw puzzles and stationery sets.
Also works for jigsaw puzzles and stationery sets.
December 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This Christmas remember, wrapping individual Lego pieces exponentially increases the number of gifts you can give.
Also works for jigsaw puzzles and stationery sets.
Also works for jigsaw puzzles and stationery sets.
Having just watched both Home Alones 1 & 2; I, as with many other internet peeps, mused on the criminal undertakings of one Kevin McCallister - psychopath extraordinaire.
He progresses from minor shoplifting in HA1 to attempted premeditated murd3r in HA2!
One legal take:
youtu.be/Dz7HUEUVbf4?...
He progresses from minor shoplifting in HA1 to attempted premeditated murd3r in HA2!
One legal take:
youtu.be/Dz7HUEUVbf4?...
Laws Broken: Home Alone
YouTube video by LegalEagle
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Having just watched both Home Alones 1 & 2; I, as with many other internet peeps, mused on the criminal undertakings of one Kevin McCallister - psychopath extraordinaire.
He progresses from minor shoplifting in HA1 to attempted premeditated murd3r in HA2!
One legal take:
youtu.be/Dz7HUEUVbf4?...
He progresses from minor shoplifting in HA1 to attempted premeditated murd3r in HA2!
One legal take:
youtu.be/Dz7HUEUVbf4?...
The average person swallows 3-4 eldritch horrors in their sleep per year
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The average person swallows 3-4 eldritch horrors in their sleep per year
So the President of the United States of America today used his Presidential Address to… hold a rally?
December 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
So the President of the United States of America today used his Presidential Address to… hold a rally?
Imaging an NZ Christmas Anchorman-style rumble between Cookie Time sellers, Cherry sellers, and the Girl Guides
December 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Imaging an NZ Christmas Anchorman-style rumble between Cookie Time sellers, Cherry sellers, and the Girl Guides
Hunger Games movies viewing order:
The Hunger Games
THG: Catching Fire
THG: Mockingjay Part 1
THG: Mockingjay Part 2
District 9
THG: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Hunger Games
THG: Catching Fire
THG: Mockingjay Part 1
THG: Mockingjay Part 2
District 9
THG: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Hunger Games movies viewing order:
The Hunger Games
THG: Catching Fire
THG: Mockingjay Part 1
THG: Mockingjay Part 2
District 9
THG: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Hunger Games
THG: Catching Fire
THG: Mockingjay Part 1
THG: Mockingjay Part 2
District 9
THG: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Princess Bride is my favourite film. Very sad. Rest in peace Mr Reiner
An incredible list. Losing Rob Reiner is a tragedy on so many levels. #RIP
December 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The Princess Bride is my favourite film. Very sad. Rest in peace Mr Reiner
Microsoft: “We’ve embedded AI into everything you do”
Everyone: “Hey that’s cool but could you instead fix Word tables, remember language preferences, kill the intrusive ads, and you know just align the UX of all your products?”
Microsoft: “Best we can do is totally screw Task Manager performance”
Everyone: “Hey that’s cool but could you instead fix Word tables, remember language preferences, kill the intrusive ads, and you know just align the UX of all your products?”
Microsoft: “Best we can do is totally screw Task Manager performance”
December 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Microsoft: “We’ve embedded AI into everything you do”
Everyone: “Hey that’s cool but could you instead fix Word tables, remember language preferences, kill the intrusive ads, and you know just align the UX of all your products?”
Microsoft: “Best we can do is totally screw Task Manager performance”
Everyone: “Hey that’s cool but could you instead fix Word tables, remember language preferences, kill the intrusive ads, and you know just align the UX of all your products?”
Microsoft: “Best we can do is totally screw Task Manager performance”