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Ted Barron

@tedbarron.bsky.social

Exec Dir at DPAC, Teaching Prof of Film at ND

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A stirring sermon from an Episcopalian pulpit in Morgantown, West Virginia that we thought was worth reprinting: "Our federal government, by sanctioning unwarranted lethal force, has made this a matter of faith, of basic morality and decency. This goes well beyond politics." trib.al/dZFo8NP

06.02.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 107    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 5
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Thinking Out Loud: Behind the Lens - Invitation to See Differently by Director Myriam Nicodemus We are living in a moment that asks us to see differently. The way we see one another right now matters more than ever.

A powerful statement from an amazing artist who is an even greater human being open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...

31.01.2026 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - Wikipedia

Baz Luhrman’s forthcoming documentary, EPiC, is pretty stunning. I had the good fortune to see it in IMAX in Toronto.

12.11.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Back to School - You're a Melon!
YouTube video by mellennium Back to School - You're a Melon!

youtu.be/VQouHlR-yak?...

25.10.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A terrible loss for the filmmaking world. I am extremely grateful for every day spent with Jill. You can now watch all of her films for free via Vimeo.

21.09.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow emoji!

29.03.2025 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Shona Laing - (Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy
YouTube video by KneesTease Shona Laing - (Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy

In my head today for no particular reason.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a6h...

29.01.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
David Lynch on iPhone
YouTube video by Brittney Gilbert David Lynch on iPhone

I wrote a piece for @the-straddler.bsky.social some time ago that speculated on the impact of smartphones and tablets on media culture. This iPhone ad spoof was central to it. RIP DL! youtu.be/wKiIroiCvZ0

17.01.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In my 20+ years of working in academia, I have yet to set foot in a faculty lounge.

Faculty only get together at departmental meetings which several attend via zoom.

I currently procure my morning coffee in a repurposed utility closet.

24.11.2024 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Warhol’s Screen Tests of Lou Reed, Dennis Hopper, Nico & More Between 1964 and 1966, Andy Warhol shot close to 500 short movies of friends, celebrities, models, and any of the other lovely young things who passed through his studio known as The Factory. Open Cul...

Warhol’s Screen Tests of Lou Reed, Dennis Hopper, Nico & More

16.06.2024 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Yes, the NYT coverage of Biden is horrible but who else can give me the fleeting sense of accomplishment that a Genius-level win on Spelling Bee can provide?

11.02.2024 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Best news of the week. And it’s only Monday.

04.12.2023 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry. Make that ND guests for those outside of our rusty bubble.

26.11.2023 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know the answer but it’s by process of elimination of DPAC guest speakers. Is that cheating?

26.11.2023 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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