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Stephen LN

@riffsandmeaning.bsky.social

writer of nonfiction books and niche concerns. Create or Die, Riffs and Meaning, Screen Captures, Music and Sound in the Films of Dennis Hopper. Next book, Post-Catastrophe Film coming in 2026. https://independent.academia.edu/SteLee1

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Dennis Hopper had great jeans.

06.08.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same. I was actually surprised to learn he was a British singer. His voice and lyrics seem so immersed in the American landscape and psyche. Incredible talent.

06.08.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Terry Reid - Seed of Memory
YouTube video by SuperStaljin Terry Reid - Seed of Memory

There are not many films I stick around for the entire end credits for, but The Devil's Rejects is one. A beautiful marriage of the music of Terry Reid and the rich American landscape. Like the mountains are singing.

Rest in peace, Terry Reid.

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06.08.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Superlungs.

So Let The Winds Of Change
That Rearrange The Country
Let It Also Sow A Seed Of Memory

05.08.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Companion - DMovies Josh tasks his beautiful android girlfriend with a very peculiar mission, in this testing tale of human love, robots and corruption - on various VoD platforms

My review of Companion (2025) for @dmovies.bsky.social.

The film is a horrific look at how we might integrate AI/robotics in our everyday lives.
Brilliant performances by Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid.
#filmsky
#filmreviews

dmovies.org/2025/08/04/c...

05.08.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wrote a review for Companion (2025).

05.08.2025 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Naked G
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A continuous assortment of jokes, with no big laughter to be found. Just a very pleasant wave of chuckles and smiles.

A bit like a finger buffet.

04.08.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I support Jeremy Corbyn and his endeavors. But these walking videos need to stop.

04.08.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello Caroleena. I have a book coming in 2026 titled Post-Catastrophe Film with a chapter titled 'The Postive Apocalypse' that is all about attainment of a Star Trek future. It's our only option in the face of climate disruption.

04.08.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I often re-watch that clip in an hour of need. I find it rejuvenating

02.08.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I prayed for rain to drench Utah. Also skipped breakfast.

02.08.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a good looking book.

02.08.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1/10) Movie CLIP - Enemies of America (1988) HD
YouTube video by Movieclips The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1/10) Movie CLIP - Enemies of America (1988) HD

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I doubt the new Naked Gun film will be this bold. The American president himself would be sitting around the table.

02.08.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally, I broke my summer dry spell and watched four films this week. Momentum is with me.

02.08.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I literally put the "i" in Steve Nash.

31.07.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨RELEASE DAY🚨

A disfigured corpse. A badger detective. A gang of murderous crows in his way. Fur and feathers will fly...

The brilliantly inventive and wickedly fun Remington Platypus is officially out today!

Grab yours here: www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...

31.07.2025 05:25 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4

If you need a guest for any of Dennis Hopper's 70s output (The Last Movie, Tracks, The American Friend), I am your human.

29.07.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Electric Flag  Michael Bloomfield  "Over Lovin' You"  Live at Monterey
YouTube video by Herbie Cline The Electric Flag Michael Bloomfield "Over Lovin' You" Live at Monterey

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His work with The Electric Flag. Holy fuck!

28.07.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Current reading and research for next book project.

28.07.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations.

28.07.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought you'd scored Alan, but this is also great.

28.07.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Easy Rider walked, so The Big Lebowski could also just walk.

27.07.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I see your Easy Rider, and I raise you The Big Lebowski.

27.07.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm vanilla as heck. Modern Love. It gets me to the church on time.

25.07.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The LP is a prized possession of mine. In case of a house fire, it's wife, kids, cat, and this.

24.07.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bob Dylan and Neil Young spring to mind. Though both of them had a rough 80s period commercially and critically speaking. Their presence was always felt, and it made the 90s renaissance all the more sweeter.

24.07.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan
YouTube video by F G. Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan

They called him the Prince of Darkness, but all I ever saw of him and those that loved him was joy. Should have been called the Prince of Joy.

RIP Ozzy. I was glad to be alive at the same time.

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22.07.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I Know What You Did Last of the Summer Wine.

21.07.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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John, take a look at Chillsubs (www.chillsubs.com). It lists many online and print journals that take short stories. Some even pay!

19.07.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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