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Probably one of Ritchie's more underrated movies, I love this one just as much as others. The soundtrack is a nice, eclectic mix of era-appropriate songs to match the storyline, along with new compositions by Daniel Pemberton that again match the era & storyline (such as the linked "The Vinciguerra Affair" cut).

Started Poker Face (Peacock) starring Natasha Lyonne: Love her.

Binged the first series this weekend. Great show. The entire cast is great & should be getting more hype beyond just JAW who just won a Golden Globe. Well-curated soundtrack too.

The Recruit (Netflix) - looking for a light, humorous easy-to-watch spy series? Check! Many likeable characters & an overarching season storyline that keeps you interested. The episode acronym titles are a hoot too.

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Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dead at 54 This is crazy. She was just at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Sunday.

Tatjana Patitz, One of the Original Supermodels, Has Died

The history of digital cameras over the last 20 or so years is littered with quirky designs that have both their detractors & proponents. Where you fall depends on your personal photographic needs, and perhaps a predilection for brave, quirky, unique designs (I resemble that remark ) Also, the roadmap for mass-produced products are often not based on the ideal technology for the end-consumer, but rather manufacturing-process benefits & cost-cutting for the companies themselves. Regarding user-interfaces, its been written that the only truly naturally intuitive interface is the nipple. Everything else is learned, and preferences are based on some prior history. I find this to be mostly true.

I applaud anyone who has such a burning desire to produce their art that they do not let lack of resources impede them from getting it out there. In such cases, limitations can produce surprising results, and even provide a unique look, or carve a niche. But I have to wonder if these articles are seeking to create the very market trend that they pretend to report? I mean, a 7.1MP camera from 2007 is not that old & can produce some decent, if smallish, digital images. My personal take is that someone is taking advantage of the meteoric rise (very unscientifically determined on my part, btw ) of film cameras to figure how to similarly sell old digicams. And really, once something makes the NYT, it is really edgy anymore?

Photographer Tony Vaccaro passed on his 100th birthday. The range of his photos, from war-time ugliness to his beautiful fashion images, is incredible & always thought provoking.

^Oooh, I forgot about that one. Will have to pull that disc out today.

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^Also Wednesday (Netflix) - six eps in, two to go. It's fab👍

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (HBO) American Masters - Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On (PBS) Both good watches.

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Two officers of the nearby Bristol police department: Sergeant Dustin Demonte, who lives in my hometown, & Officer Alex Hamzy were both shot & killed in the line of duty in an ambush attack on October 12. They leave behind wives & very young children (including one on the way). A third officer: Officer Alec Iurato was also seriously wounded by a gunshot, but thankfully survived. I don't know what to say, other than this is another fucked-up, senseless tragedy impacting many families, the local community, and the nation at large, forever.

^I get why you'd want the front company logo & model numbers noir-ed. But darkening the top-dial values seems counter-intuitive in a practical use-case (my eyes are bad enough as it is ) Ric - you are lucky to have such a great & willing subject. My wife has no patience for me taking photos of her.

Atlanta (FX) - season 4 started up last week, with the first two eps. Came out swinging 👍

Yola @Webster Hall in NYC last night. She sounded great, but I'm getting too old for standing-room only venues, especially on a weeknight.

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