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Nvalt task list strikethrough11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Adds a live word count of your note to the search field. Show Word Count (Under the View menu, or Cmd-Shift-K).But you can pick your preferred application in “Preferences>Editing” The default app is the system wide default for whatever file type (.) you’re using. This requires that you store your notes as separate files. “Open in Text Editor” (Under the note menu, or Cmd-Shift-O) to will open the current note in the application of your choice (use WriteRoom if you prefer its fullscreen mode).Other eye candy (check the scrollbars out).An option to improve the readability of notes by using margins to limit the width of the text (in preferences>Fonts&Colors).Easily collapse/expand the notes list and search field (cmd-shift-c).Low Contrast (light gray background, dark gray text).Multiple color schemes you can easily switch between:.The ability to add/edit tags for multiple notes at once (which now auto-completes the tags for you).Optional no dock icon (menu bar icon only) mode.Looks beautiful.Īll the features from my fork are still there: I kept the new, official implementation of a horizontal layout, which uses a single column to display note title + metadata (dates and tags). Dragging the divider to the top or left of the window will hide search field.Highlighting of search terms can be disabled.“Show in Finder” command for revealing selected note-files on disk.Note-titles inside double-brackets are (optionally) auto-completed.Fully plain-text-based automatic list-bullet formatting.TaskPaper-compatible strikethrough formatting using the tag.Tags are auto-completed while typing in the tag-entry field.Tags can be synced to Dropbox and searched by Spotlight, via OpenMeta.Words between ] will become links to other notes.Option for horizontal layout with multi-line previews in notes list.Since then I’ve been working on updating my fork to add in his changes in the official NV: Back in January, Scrod released an update the NV that added a host of great features… and broke compatibility with my fork. NVForked updated and is now nvALT, a merger of two forks.īig update. ![]()
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Cat eye makeup eyeliner11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() The Fendi, Moschino, and Anteprima all showed versions of the traditional cat eye with a modern tweaks. First, clean, sharp wings aren’t going anywhere. However, throughout the shows, a few reoccurring themes were evident. And if the Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023 runways are any indication, next season is going to be particularly rampant with unique takes on the cat eye.ĭesigners showcased a number of new ways to wear the eyeliner look, ranging from subtle to bold. Despite solidifying its position as a classic eye makeup technique, winged eyeliner remains an exciting technique to try because there are myriad of ways to wear it that go far beyond a standard feline flick. Ready to test out this trendy look for yourself? Ahead, peruse eight of our favorite reverse cat eye makeup ideas.Makeup trends come and go with each season, but there are certain looks - like the cat eye - that transcend time. Additionally, she says that going over the wings with gel liner can help add to the longevity of the overall look. Once cleaned up, Turle suggests applying concealer with an angled brush to make your reverse cat eye really pop. “Then take a flat eyeshadow brush to blend into the bottom lash line and extend the shadow from the outer corners into the desired cat eye shape.” She likes Byredo’s Colour Stick ($33) in the shade Dravite.Īfter intensifying and blending the lower lash line, take the time to touch up your edges with a cotton swab and micellar water. “Under the eye, use an eyeshadow crayon to rim under the lash line,” celebrity makeup artist Mia Jones suggests. Once you have your general reverse cat eye shape in place, it’s time to smudge. “Sometimes holding a thin makeup brush along the line in front of your eye can help marry up these two tails.” “When you get to the inner corner, try and get the same angle of point as the outer corner tails,” Turle encourages. “Don’t worry about perfecting it yet, but try and balance them both on each eye.” For a sharp pencil sure to help you create the look, she recommends trying the Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl Smoky Eyeliner ($28) and Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Satin Kajal Liners ($28). “From the outer corner of your eye, starting from the lower lash line, draw your cat’s tail flick,” she instructs. To achieve the cleanest look, she suggests looking straight into the mirror with your eyes open. ![]() ![]() Start by tracing on your reverse cat eye: “A very sharp pencil is always key to drawing the perfect line,” Turle says. Once your eye area is prepped, it’s time to get to work. It will give the longevity you need for your eye makeup.” Her go-to product? The Hourglass Veil Eye Primer ($30). “Do give your skincare time to absorb, and applying an eye primer can be really good here. “Gentle products and touch are a necessity,” she says. Turle says it’s best to begin by prepping the eye area, no matter the type of reverse cat eye you choose. “It works well on every kind of eye shape and is especially good for hooded eyes or those with an eyelid crease that comes to the outer corner of the eye, where the usual cat eye liner doesn’t work as easily.” “A reverse cat eye is often a far easier way to create the iconic ‘cat eye’ shape,” says celebrity makeup artist Emma White Turle. The best part about reverse cat eye makeup is that it works well with all eye shapes. It all depends on your specific preference, but one thing's for sure: If you take the time to scroll through TikTok, you’re bound to find more than a few ways to rock the foxy lid look. Alternatively, you can opt for heavy bottom eyeliner that ends in a pointed inner corner, with more minimal liner on your upper lash line. For a more minimal take on the trend, simply add a wing-like tip to the inner corner of your eye. ![]() Reverse cat eye makeup has two main variations. Mia Jones is a New York-based celebrity makeup artist who has worked with the likes of Cindy Crawford, Hannah Bronfman, and Phillipa Soo.Emma White Turle is a London-based makeup artist and beauty expert who has worked with celebrity clients worldwide including Sophie Turner, Adwoa Aboah, and Sydney Sweeney. ![]()
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Ikea 6 cube organizer11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() These unit types can be a great option for displaying decorative items, such as plants, picture frames, or art pieces. Some people prefer the clean and minimalist look of open shelves where items are visible and easily accessible. While there are many different types to choose from, the type of cube shelves that someone prefers depends on their individual needs, preferences and style. Shelf units come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, such as metal, wood, and plastic. The IKEA traditional shelving systems feature adjustable shelves that can accommodate various types and sizes of items and can be adjusted to different heights. Consider placing your cube storage off the floor or using corners or alcoves to create a built-in shelving system. Avoid placing your shelf unit in a location that blocks traffic flow or makes the room feel cluttered. When installing your cube storage consider the layout of your space. If you plan to store heavy items, such as large books or bulky tools, you will need to make sure your shelf unit is securely anchored to the wall and can support the weight. Some come with additional features, such as drawers, cabinets, and hanging rods. There are several factors to consider, including purpose of the shelves, the weight of the items you plan to store and the available space in the room.ĭepending on your home décor and storage needs, shelving systems can be freestanding, wall-mounted, or mobile. When choosing your cube storage units keep in mind where your shelves will be placed. By choosing the right storage system for your needs, you can keep your space organized, efficient, and visually appealing. IKEA offers a wide range of shelving options to suit your storage style. Shelves provide an organized and efficient way to store items such as books, clothes, files, appliances or miscellaneous supplies. Shelf units are versatile and practical storage solutions used in a variety of settings, including homes, offices, retail stores, and warehouses. ![]()
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Powerpoint narcolepsy with cataplexy11/9/2023 ![]() Finally, advances and obstacles in the symptomatic and causal treatment of narcolepsy are reviewed. The limitations of current diagnostic criteria for narcolepsy are discussed, and a possible new classification system incorporating the borderland conditions is presented. Data supporting the view of NT1 as a hypothalamic disorder affecting not only sleep–wake but also motor, psychiatric, emotional, cognitive, metabolic and autonomic functions are presented, along with uncertainties concerning the ‘narcoleptic borderland’, including narcolepsy type 2 (NT2). ![]() This Review focuses on our current understanding of how genetic, environmental and immune-related factors contribute to a prominent (but not isolated) orexin signalling deficiency in patients with NT1. Symptomatic treatment with stimulant and anticataplectic drugs is usually efficacious. Diagnosis is based on these clinical features and supported by biomarkers: evidence of rapid eye movement sleep periods soon after sleep onset cerebrospinal fluid orexin deficiency and positivity for HLA-DQB1*06:02. Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy, accompanied by sleep–wake symptoms, such as hallucinations, sleep paralysis and disturbed sleep. Narcolepsy is a rare brain disorder that reflects a selective loss or dysfunction of orexin (also known as hypocretin) neurons of the lateral hypothalamus. ![]()
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Trump ai speech transcript11/9/2023 ![]() You know what? He's got guts, unlike a lot of people in the Republican Party. Is that possible? Can you just let him come up, please?Īnd Rudy, you did a great job. But I'd love it if they could be allowed to come up here with us. And we want to thank you and the police law enforcement. We're not going to let it happen, I'm not going to let it happen.Īnd I'd love to have if those tens of thousands of people would be allowed. We will not let them silence your voices. They're all running around like chickens with their heads cut off with boxes. It's a disgrace.Įven when you look at last night. Their elections are more honest than what we've been going through in this country. This was not a close election.Īnd by the way, does anybody believe that Joe had 80 million votes? Does anybody believe that? He had 80 million computer votes. Today I will lay out just some of the evidence proving that we won this election and we won it by a landslide. And to use a favorite term that all of you people really came up with: We will stop the steal. We will not take it anymore and that's what this is all about. You don't concede when there's theft involved. We will never give up, we will never concede. That's what they've done and what they're doing. It's just a great honor to have this kind of crowd and to be before you and hundreds of thousands of American patriots who are committed to the honesty of our elections and the integrity of our glorious republic.Īll of us here today do not want to see our election victory stolen by emboldened radical-left Democrats, which is what they're doing. And by the way, last night they didn't do a bad job either if you notice. They rigged it like they've never rigged an election before. We took them by surprise and this year they rigged an election. Much of the comedy arises from hearing buttoned-up officials spew jokes and insults fit for middle-school hallways.National Security Capitol Riot Prompts A Reckoning Over Extremism In The Ranksīig tech is now coming into their own. The whole concept is very goofy - it’s hard to imagine Biden teaming up with Ben Shapiro, a conservative pundit who regularly critiques Democratic leaders. Multiple users have made videos where the Trump-esque voiceover calls President Biden “Sleepy Joe,” a name Trump has actually used to describe the President. President Biden, the oldest person to assume the presidency, is often depicted as having trouble playing the games. The online caricatures of these public figures often parallel or reference real-world events. Then the video shows the character lining hallways with dozens and dozens of TNT blocks. Obama and Ben are also helping,” the AI-generated Biden voice says. I went into creative mode and gave myself some TNT to blow Trump’s house the fuck up. “In today’s video I’m going to try to get a little payback in by griefing Trump’s house. At time of publication, this video had roughly 3.9 million to Episode 3: Biden Griefs Trump’s House #trump #biden #obama #deepfake #meme #minecraft #fake ♬ Minecraft - C418 In the video below, the Biden-esque voice starts with a stately tone, until the tone devolves. In a sequel, the AI-generated version of Biden gets back at him by blowing up Trump’s in-game house with hundreds of boxes of dynamite. In one entry in a popular TikTok series, the AI-generated version of Trump griefs President Biden by destroying his Minecraft house. Many of the videos simply show the groups playing games, and then getting into fights as they sort through the logistics of fighting as a team or exploring together. Other videos feature AI-generated voice lines from conservative talk-show host Ben Shapiro and podcaster Joe Rogan. The videos use generative AI to make it sound like a bunch of presidents, present and past, got on Discord together to play a game. The general format is consistent across these TikToks. ![]() ![]() But these TikToks also are a reminder of the way AI is currently being used to blur the line between reality and fiction. The videos are devilishly funny, as there’s something ridiculous about hearing President Joe Biden bicker with Trump about their relative ability to tank and heal. ![]() Users with access to AI tools are using them to emulate the voices of public figures like Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, and having them narrate gameplay videos for Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Final Fantasy 14, and more. It’s all part of a new TikTok and Twitter trend. Hearing a Joe Biden-like voice enthusiastically talk about playing Minecraft is extremely funny - mostly because it’s absurd to think of the real president saying any of it - but also shows off how disturbingly easy it is to make political deepfakes now. ![]() I regret to inform you that TikTok has been overtaken with artificial-intelligence-generated voiceovers of political figures being toxic to each other while gaming. ![]()
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Plants vs zombies gargantuar pirate11/9/2023 ![]() If a Gargantuar that is carrying an Imp dies before throwing the Imp, the Imp will descend into the trash can he is riding in and will not be released by the Gargantuar.However, Zomboss does indeed wear shoes, as seen in Lost City - Day 32.Zomboss wears shoes, as his feet are not visible). Imp is one of the three zombies with feet that do not wear shoes, the other two being Jack-in-the-Box Zombie and Zombie Yeti (this is assuming that Dr.However, in the Wabby Wabbo music video, Imp has four visible fingers. Imp appears to only have two visible fingers and thumbs are not seen.LanguageĪ portmanteau of "Zombi" (Zombie) and "Silbidito" (Little whistle), according to his almanac description in spanish. Please note that only official translations are used. Sounds made by Imps when they are thrown. Do not use the Imp if the lane has plants that can attack him, as his low health will kill the Imp and waste 50 sun. An Imp can survive one Spikeweed due to his speed. ![]() It is best to send an Imp down a lane that has a Potato Mine or Squash at the rightmost column in I, Zombie. They can be also used to save sun, if any zombie is killed just before it eats the brain and then you use him (although he may be killed at the same time). In the I, Zombie Puzzle Mode levels, although Imps can hardly withstand any damage, they're useful to send down an undefended lane to eat a Sunflower or a brain due to their speed. Using Jalapeno after the Gargantuar has thrown the Imp is a good strategy as the Jalapeno will kill the Gargantuar and the Imp in one go. If there is not enough sun, replace the Sunflower with the Twin Sunflower. Another method is to replace the Sunflower of the last column with other plants, and the best choice is Melon-pult and Winter Melon because they can quickly kill the Imps and may also kill the Gargantuar. In Survival: Endless, Gloom-shrooms with a laddered Pumpkin are often used as the Imp climbs over the ladder without hurting the Pumpkin and will be killed by the Gloom-shroom. ![]() The fourth or even fifth column might need a Pumpkin as well if an instant kill is launched when the Gargantuar just walked onto the lawn. Covering the back three columns of the lawn with Pumpkins is a good idea to protect against Imps. When a regular Gargantuar is hit by an instant kill (but is not killed) or loses half of his health, he will throw the Imp off his back approximately five squares forward (although it can be more in Survival: Endless). Any level with a Gargantuar, along with Three Hit Wonder, All your brainz r belong to us, and I, Zombie Endless. ![]()
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6.35 amazon digital charge11/9/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Still, the charge will appear as” AMZN Digital” on your credit card statement, If you buy any of these digital products or services on Amazon. ![]() How to identify the charge on your credit card statement This charge can add anything from music, farmland e-books, and TV shows, to subscription services like Amazon Prime, and Amazon Music Unlimited. Examples of purchases that can result in this charge What is Amazon Digital Charge? Definition and explanation of the chargeĪmazon Digital Charge is a type of sale that appears on your credit card statement when you buy digital content or services from Amazon. Overall, understanding Amazon Digital Charge and how it works is essential for Amazon customers who frequently make digital purchases.īy monitoring their order history and reporting any issues with charges promptly, customers can effectively manage their digital purchases and avoid any unwanted charges. In similar cases, guests can communicate with Amazon’s client service to report the issue and request a refund if the charge is set up to be unauthorized. The order history provides a detailed list of all purchases made, including the date, product name, and amount charged.Īlthough Amazon strives to provide a seamless and hassle-free shopping experience for customers, issues with digital charges may still arise.įor example, customers may encounter unauthorized charges or incorrect identity, where they’re charged for a product or service they didn’t buy. To manage their digital purchases and keep track of the charges, guests can view their order history on Amazon’s website or mobile app. While the charge is licit for authorized purchases, some guests may find it confusing or concerning, particularly if they do not flash back making any digital purchases on Amazon. When guests make a digital purchase on Amazon, they will see the charge on their credit card statement as” AMZN Digital,” followed by the name of the product or service they bought. The charge refers to the quantum paid for digital content, which includes books, pictures, television shows, music, and subscription services similar as Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, and Amazon Music Unlimited. How to manage and track your digital purchasesĪmazon Digital Charge is a term that numerous Amazon guests are familiar with, especially those who regularly buy digital products or services from the retail mammoth.How to identify the charge on your credit card statement.Examples of purchases that can result in this charge.Definition and explanation of the charge. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() If you would like to reduce that remaining squat in the back of your tow vehicle, feel free to use airbags or any other anti-squat system. The tongue weight of the trailer still exists and is added to the back axle causing compression on the springs. It is not meant to take away all the squat in the truck. The purpose of the weight distribution trailer hitch is to return any weight that is lost off the front axle of the tow vehicle when the trailer is attached. Q: Can I use air bags with my True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch?Ī: Yes, you can. Once the arms are disconnected you can maneuver your trail however necessary. If you need to back up, it’s recommended to disconnect the spring arms first. Watch Video Q: Can you back up with the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch?Ī: It is not recommended to back up with the spring-arms attached to the trailer. Please wait at least 48 hours from receiving your initial package before contacting our customer support team about a missing box. Q: I’ve only received 3 out of 4 boxes! What do I do?Ī: This hitch ships in four separate boxes and sometimes they are delivered at different times or on different days. Q: Does the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch work on an aluminum frame trailer?Ī: Yes, the largest A-Frame that our weight distribution hitch can fit on is a 2.5″圆″ frame, so as long as it is that size or smaller, it should work! Q Does the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch add to tongue weight?Ī: Add it to your Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) our calculations take the weight of the hitch into account and distributes it. Please work with your trailer manufacturer on determining the best way to proceed. The rust can be cleaned up and removed with a scotch brite/brillo pad.ĭue to the extended sleek design of the True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch in some cases it may be necessary to extend your safety chains and electrical wiring. This rust will not spread past the surface of the towball and it will not affect the performance of the towball. Stainless steel tow balls can still show surface rust, particularly after use in a coupler and exposure to water/salt. 6” drops measure 10” from the top of the receiver to the hitch base) 6” drops are 7” rises)Īdd 3 inches (*e.g. *Not compatible with trailers that have a frame larger than 5″ and have the coupler mounted to the bottom of the frame.ĭue to the length of the hitch some trailers may require their chains and breakaway cable to be extended and or remounted.ġ5,000 (2″ shaft), 20,000 lbs (2.5” shaft)ġ,500 lbs (2″ Shaft), 2,000 lbs (2.5″ Shafts)Īll hitches may be used in rise position *Gain 1 inch (e.g. ONLY compatible with 3″, 4″, 5″ and 6″ tall trailer frames up to 2.5″ thick ![]()
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Tomb raider reloaded pc11/8/2023 ![]() Next year, of course, marks the Tomb Raider series' 25th anniversary - Lara's debut outing, developed by British studio Core Design, having released back in 1996 - so hopefully today's Tomb Raider Reloaded news is only the start of Square Enix's birthday celebrations for one of video gaming's most iconic characters. It unfortunately doesn't shed any additional light on Lara's newest adventure from a gameplay perspective, but we do get a good look at its chosen art style - which I'm going to describe as "potentially divisive", and leave it at that. rex - before settling on Lara herself, guns a-blazing. MEmu multi-instance manager makes playing 2 or more accounts on the same device possible. ![]() Prepared with our expertise, the exquisite preset keymapping system makes Tomb Raider Reloaded a real PC game. Tomb Raider Reloaded is the third Tomb Raider video game to be based on archaeologist Lara Croft's quest to uncover the lost kingdom of Atlantis by searching for three parts of an Atlantean artifact known as the Scion in three countries. Those absolutely desperate for additional details, however, do have the option of dissecting the 40-second long teaser trailer accompanying the announcement, which offers a dramatic slo-mo pan across some menacingly posed foes - including a wolf, rock monster, giant spider, and T. The brand new MEmu 8 is the best choice of playing Tomb Raider Reloaded on PC. Joe: War on Cobra) and Square Enix's London mobile team. Square shared its Tomb Raider Reloaded announcement news on Twitter, but offered little in the way of additional information regarding its new "action arcade" project, aside from it being the work of developer Emerald City Games (most recently responsible for free-to-play effort G.I. You might wish to immediately temper your expectations, however, given that it's a free-to-play mobile game. ![]() ![]() This 2006 game brought Lara back in a big way, setting up the franchise for more adventures to come in the future.It's been two years since Lara Croft's last video game outing - developer Eidos-Montréal's grim trilogy capper Shadow of the Tomb Raider - and now, finally, Square Enix is teasing Lara's long-overdue return in the form of next year's Tomb Raider Reloaded. Though the game was perhaps not considered on par with the original trilogy, Legend did break new ground in a different gaming generation. While she got a bit of a redesign, Lara continued to be a great hero, the gameplay was fluid and satisfying, the puzzles were challenging yet fun, and it provided an adventure that rivaled the original trilogy. The below table listed every Lara Croft game, along with its original release date, developer, and publisher.ġ9 Tomb Raider: The Angel Of Darkness (2003) - 52Īfter the disappointing Angel Of Darkness, Legend was intended as the true return to form as a brand new story in the series and it did just that despite its short length. Lara Croft has been around the world multiple times, and that looks set to continue into the future. Tomb Raider has a long and storied history, one that spans more than 15 games across a plethora of platforms and console generations. While waiting for these releases, fans can revisit the best Tomb Raider games from across three decades. Tomb Raider Reloaded is also expected to launch on mobile devices in 2023. Tomb Raider Reloaded Essential Apple User MagazineIssue 42 - May/Jun 2023 Its Lara, but not as we know her. Provided everything goes as planned, the in-development project should represent Lara Croft at her best, at least from a graphical point of view. Updated Januby Mark Sammut: Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that a Tomb Raider sequel is in the works, and the upcoming title will utilize Unreal Engine 5. Going by Metacritic's scores, what games are considered the worst and best of the Tomb Raider franchise? Since 1996, Lara Croft and her signature dual pistols have left the world in awe. Tomb Raider exploded into a mega-franchise that continued for many years, then found itself rebooted with a new series of games that enjoyed tremendous success during the 2010s. Tomb Raider Reloaded is a pc version of the popular series of action adventure games, in which we impersonate the famous Mrs. The original Tomb Raider was launched on October 25, 1996, and is one of the top-selling games for PC, Sega Saturn, and PlayStation and also the best-selling Tomb Raider game till 2013, which was when its newer version was launched. Lara Croft: Who Is The Best Treasure Hunter? ![]() When Tomb Raiderburst onto the scene in 1996, it was very rare for a female protagonist to be the leading playable character in a video game, with the only noteworthy exception being Samus from the Metroid series. One of these characters would be Lara Croft. Few video game protagonists have stood the test of time to last as long as the likes of Mario or Sonic The Hedgehog. ![]()
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Lynne marta laugh in11/8/2023 ![]() ![]() You May See Butterflies at Galerie Francesca Pia, featured on Contemporary Art Daily In: Venus und Sonne im Zehnten Haus, Mehdi Chouakri, Berlin Screening at Shhh, Silent Film Festival 2023, Monokino, Oostende, Belgium In: Monotypes, Edition VFO at Kunsthalle ZurichĬoupes, Public artwork realized for Un été au Havre edition 2023, Le Havre In: Hoi Köln (Begrüssung des Raumes Im Bauch der Maschine Albtraum Malerei) The Raw and the Cooked: The Power of TransformationĬurated by Madeleine Schuppli, Bechtler Stiftung, Usterĭozie Kanu Emil Michael Klein Kaspar Müller In: Foto/Industria Biennale, MAST Foundation, Bologna Nothing New, New Museum, Lobby Gallery, New York Puppies Puppies (Jade Guanaro Kuriki-Olivo) If you find the poster and the premise irresistible, Blood Beach isn’t awful, but I can’t really call it a good film, either.In: LUFF – 22nd Edition, Lausanne Underground Film & Music FestivalĪn Evening with Ericka Beckman, Redcat Theatre, Los Angeles This feel ultra low-budget and I’m guessing the majority of the $2 million budget was just locking down actors you recognized. It’s clear that the actors are all trying, doing everything they can, and whatever joy there is to be found in the the majority of the film comes down to Bloom letting his actors riff off each other. But with a human cast this packed with solid character actors, this should be more fun in-between the monster moments, and it’s not. I like the actual design of the monster and I think the film wisely holds the reveal until the right moment. There’s something brute-force-effective about the image of a person being eaten by the sand, and director Jeffrey Bloom stages those scenes well. It’s a film that leans on monster-movie cliche, but it is not entirely without merit. , and it establishes Harry (David Huffman), the guy who went swimming, as our lead. This sets up a running joke that we’ll see duplicated by Blake Edwards in S.O.B. A lady sits on the beach watching a man go out for a moonlight swim, but instead of him getting attacked, she’s the one who gets eaten by something that pulls her under the sand, leaving her dog behind. This movie shamelessly borrows from Jaws, among other sources, and the movie’s opening scene is a clever inversion of what we expect based on Jaws. ![]() Fun, right? So why isn’t the film actually fun? For one thing, it’s way too focused on the cops who are investigating the disappearances. You’ve got John Saxon, Burt Young, and Otis Young (no relation) all starring. A movie about monsters that live under the sand of a Santa Monica beach, eating people, is fun. Unfortunately, there are not enough of them. There are a few moments in this film where it lurches to life and you get a glimpse of the fun, unapologetic exploitation film it could have been. Let’s just say there was a boner… and it might have gotten pulled.īut before we get there, let’s jump back in with the next to last weekend of the month and a movie that had a great poster… I still don’t think this is a great line-up, but at least there’s a wide range of titles.Īlso, there’s a little something special at the end of this installment, a regular feature from the podcast that I was hoping I wouldn’t have to break out for the newsletter. When I’m breaking these up, I like to have at least one “big” film in each installment, but a month like January 1981 really tests that, and just by the luck of the draw, it feels like this last installment is the meatiest of the three. There’s a rhythm to this that I remember from recording ‘80s All Over, a way that each year in the ‘80s is shaped, and the start of the year is always going to have a few months of very strange programming before we launch into the real meat of the release schedule. Time to wrap up this first month of 1981. ![]() |