Sergio

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Cross-posted from !fullmoviesonyoutube@piefed.social. I usually post these announcements on !bmoviebonanza@lemmy.world but I'm posting this here because it's about VAMPIRES!!?!! (specifically it's an adaptation of Matheson's "I Am Legend")

It is 1968, and Dr. Robert Morgan lives in a world where everyone else has been infected by a plague that has turned them into undead, vampiric creatures that cannot stand sunlight, fear mirrors, and are repelled by garlic.

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Although the film was not considered a success upon its release, it later gained a more favorable reputation as a classic of the genre.[11] As of February 2025, The Last Man on Earth holds an 80% rating at the film review aggregator Web site Rotten Tomatoes from 30 reviews.[12] Phil Hall of Film Threat called The Last Man on Earth "the best Vincent Price movie ever made".[11]

Among the less favorable reviews, Steve Biodrowski of Cinefantastique felt the film was "hampered by an obviously low budget and some poorly recorded, post-production dubbing that creates an amateurish feel, undermining the power of its story",[13] while Jonathan Rosenbaum of the Chicago Reader remarked, "Some would consider this version better than the 1971 remake with Charlton Heston, The Omega Man, but that isn't much of an achievement".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Man_on_Earth_(1964_film)

The Last Man on Earth (1964) is the movie for this Sunday's "monsterdon" watch party over on Mastodon, our fediverse sibling!

  • Just start watching that movie this Sunday, October 18 at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 6pm PT which is 1am Monday UTC

  • and follow #monsterdon over on mastodon for live text commentary. For example, you can follow that hashtag here: https://mastodon.social/tags/monsterdon

  • I usually open two web browser windows side-by-side on a computer. But you could follow the mastodon commentary on a phone app while watching the movie on TV or something.

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Crosspost: see !ClassicFilms@lemmy.world for pictures and posters from all kinds of movies!

'Salem's Lot is a miniseries / movie about vampires based on a novel and short story by Stephen King.

In the United States, Salem's Lot aired in two feature-length installments on CBS in November 1979, while internationally it was released as a two-hour theatrical feature. It received positive reviews, earning three nominations at the 32nd Primetime Emmy Awards. In the years following its broadcast, it has accumulated a cult following and has had a significant impact on the vampire genre.

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Nice karate-style pullback on the left arm. Maybe keep your hand a bit lower next time.

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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Sergio@lemmy.world to c/gothindustrial@lemmy.world
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/52400240

See !1980s@lemmy.world for more pics of musicians and actors from the 80s!

 

Yes the bimonthly 15-day SUMO tourney started last night! If you're new to sumo, this is a great video showing all bouts in the first day of the top division: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5113001/

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/50208746

See !1980s@lemmy.world for more pics of singers and actors from the 80s!

Siouxsie Sioux performing at St. German, Cornwall, July 31, 1982

 

cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/bmoviebonanza@lemmy.world/p/2341770/the-dunwich-horror-1970-mastodon-watch-party-this-sunday-evening

A loose adaptation of the novella of the same name by H. P. Lovecraft, the film concerns a young female graduate student who is targeted by a man attempting to use her in an occult ritual taken from the Necronomicon. ... Critical response was divided, with some critics praising the film's technical elements and adaptation of the source material, while others felt the performances were ineffective, and the film generally mediocre. Despite this, some contemporary film scholars, such as Alain Silver, have championed it as one of the best film adaptations of a Lovecraft literary work. Film historian Rob Craig similarly deemed it "one of the most overall successful adaptations of a Lovecraft source work ever committed to film."[1] Aesthetically, the film has been noted for its psychedelic posterized imagery.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dunwich_Horror_(film)

Cthulhu Fhtaghn, y'all! The Dunwich Horror (1970) is the movie for this Sunday's "monsterdon" watch party over on Mastodon, our fediverse sibling!

  • Just start watching that movie this Sunday, Sept. 6 at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 6pm PT which is 1am Monday UTC
  • and follow #monsterdon over on mastodon for live text commentary. For example, you can follow that hashtag here: https://mastodon.social/tags/monsterdon
  • I usually open two web browser windows side-by-side on a computer. But you could follow the mastodon commentary on a phone app while watching the movie on TV or something.

How to watch the movie:

WARNING: we are watching the 1970 version, but there's a 2009 re-make, so make sure you get the right Horror!

 

cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/gothindustrial@lemmy.world/p/2232891/goth-stereo-type-21-the-steampunk-goth-comic-meme

Click here for the Image Text >The antiquated, refined elegance of Victorian Goth and the rough, edgy futurism of Rivetheads may seem a completely incompatible combination. But, thanks to a particular genre of fantasy, the two have been successfully wedded to create the Steampunk Goth. > > Steampunk is, in essence, science fiction that takes place the low-tech setting of the past (very often the Victorian era). In Steampunk, you may find steam-powered robots, clockwork computers and complex contraptions made from wood, brass and wheels. > > The merging of Victorian imagery with quirky technology is doubtlessly of huge appeal to many Goths, but perhaps the most important links between Steampunk and Goth culture are the Victorian writers who inspired the genre, including Mary Shelley and Edgar Allen Poe. > > Steampunk Goth fashion is highly creative, incorporating elements that evoke Victorian technology such as clocks, keys and cogs. Although Steampunk is not a music scene, acts such as Rasputina, Emilie Autumn and Abney Park have all been cited as having Steampunk appeal. >
> > Source / more: https://www.deviantart.com/trellia/gallery/25271332/goth-stereo-types > Reposted with permission. The oldest ones are from 2005, and some of the opinions are dated and/or debateable, but they're still a good basis for discussion.

 

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The sexy, extravagant world of cabaret and burlesque is a natural partner for Goth; indeed, corsets, garters and black suits have been a Goth staple for many years. Hence, the birth of "Dark Cabaret" was perhaps a natural inevitability.

The look, feel and sound of Cabaret Goth is typified by the Dresden Dolls, although there are many other bands and artists who have toyed with burlesque imagery and music: Siouxsie and the Banshees, Voltaire, Sex Gang Children and the infamous Tiger Lillies, to name but a few. Even "goth" metal artist Marylin Manson has flirted with burlesque (quite literally, if we count Dita Von Teese).

Enthusiasts insist that true cabaret and burlesque must be as classy as it is sexy; a skill at which Goths excel above most others. Female Cabaret Goths beautifully combine corsets, lace and feathers with high heels, garters and tassles. The men? Well, they often resemble peculiar cross between Dracula, Charlie Chaplin and a mime: but they have a style and class that is all their own.

Source / more: https://www.deviantart.com/trellia/gallery/25271332/goth-stereo-types Reposted with permission. The oldest ones are from 2005, and some of the opinions are dated and/or debateable, but they are still a good basis for discussion.

Re-posting here on lemmy.world bc apparently the piefed.social post didn't federate for some reason ?

 

Cross-posting this watch party announcement from !movies@piefed.social ... according to wikipedia this movie has a lot of Lovecraft Mythos-inspired content, hope it's acceptable!

In the Mouth of Madness (1994) is the movie for this Sunday's "monsterdon" watch party over on Mastodon, our fediverse sibling!

  • Just start watching that movie this Sunday, August 9 at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 6pm PT which is 1am Monday UTC
  • and follow #monsterdon over on mastodon for live text commentary. For example, you can follow that hashtag here: https://mastodon.social/tags/monsterdon
  • I usually open two web browser windows side-by-side on a computer. But you could follow the mastodon commentary on a phone app while watching the movie on TV or something.

How to watch the movie:

...supernatural horror film directed and scored by John Carpenter ... [Sam] Neill stars as John Trent, an insurance investigator who visits a small town while looking into the disappearance of a successful author of horror novels, and begins to question his sanity as the lines between reality and fiction seem to blur. ... In the Mouth of Madness pays tribute to the works of author H. P. Lovecraft in its exploration of insanity, and its title is derived from the Lovecraft novella At the Mountains of Madness. Distributed by New Line Cinema, In the Mouth of Madness received mixed reviews upon release, but has gained a cult following.

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Critics generally commended the film on its technical aspects, particularly its special effects, acting, and directing, but perceived it as being too complicated, confusing, pretentious, and underwhelming. Roger Ebert gave the film two out of four stars, saying that the film has an intriguing premise, but squanders it by relying on hackneyed jump scares and gore, taking the form of "a horror house movie, in which the protagonists creep along while creatures leap at them."[17] Gene Siskel gave the film the same rating,[citation needed] as did James Berardinelli, who said the film "comes close to doing something interesting but gets cold feet" and is "confusing, weird, and not very involving", comparing the film to buying an exotic sports car only to drive it slowly.[citation needed] Lisa Schwarzbaum, writing in Entertainment Weekly, gave the film a C rating, remarking that "much of it [is] bloatedly self-indulgent and a small part wicked funny", with only a smattering of successful moments.[18]

In fully positive reviews from the time period, Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times called it "a thinking person's horror picture that dares to be as cerebral as it is visceral".[19] John Hartl of the Seattle Times also gave the film a positive review, saying it is "a stylized collection of well-timed shockers, helped along by the contributions of its capable cast."[20] The Chicago Reader gave it three stars, calling it "a must see".[21] In a later review, Chris Stuckmann also awarded the film with an "A," noting its ambition, creativity, and originality alongside Carpenter's direction.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Mouth_of_Madness

 

In the Mouth of Madness (1994) is the movie for this Sunday's "monsterdon" watch party over on Mastodon, our fediverse sibling!

  • Just start watching that movie this Sunday, August 9 at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 6pm PT which is 1am Monday UTC
  • and follow #monsterdon over on mastodon for live text commentary. For example, you can follow that hashtag here: https://mastodon.social/tags/monsterdon
  • I usually open two web browser windows side-by-side on a computer. But you could follow the mastodon commentary on a phone app while watching the movie on TV or something.

How to watch the movie:

...supernatural horror film directed and scored by John Carpenter ... [Sam] Neill stars as John Trent, an insurance investigator who visits a small town while looking into the disappearance of a successful author of horror novels, and begins to question his sanity as the lines between reality and fiction seem to blur. ... In the Mouth of Madness pays tribute to the works of author H. P. Lovecraft in its exploration of insanity, and its title is derived from the Lovecraft novella At the Mountains of Madness. Distributed by New Line Cinema, In the Mouth of Madness received mixed reviews upon release, but has gained a cult following.

...

Critics generally commended the film on its technical aspects, particularly its special effects, acting, and directing, but perceived it as being too complicated, confusing, pretentious, and underwhelming. Roger Ebert gave the film two out of four stars, saying that the film has an intriguing premise, but squanders it by relying on hackneyed jump scares and gore, taking the form of "a horror house movie, in which the protagonists creep along while creatures leap at them."[17] Gene Siskel gave the film the same rating,[citation needed] as did James Berardinelli, who said the film "comes close to doing something interesting but gets cold feet" and is "confusing, weird, and not very involving", comparing the film to buying an exotic sports car only to drive it slowly.[citation needed] Lisa Schwarzbaum, writing in Entertainment Weekly, gave the film a C rating, remarking that "much of it [is] bloatedly self-indulgent and a small part wicked funny", with only a smattering of successful moments.[18]

In fully positive reviews from the time period, Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times called it "a thinking person's horror picture that dares to be as cerebral as it is visceral".[19] John Hartl of the Seattle Times also gave the film a positive review, saying it is "a stylized collection of well-timed shockers, helped along by the contributions of its capable cast."[20] The Chicago Reader gave it three stars, calling it "a must see".[21] In a later review, Chris Stuckmann also awarded the film with an "A," noting its ambition, creativity, and originality alongside Carpenter's direction.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Mouth_of_Madness

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

Somehow even the grimy alley where MC's getting beat down is bright and sunny. How tf did that happen? Oh yeah it's by Apple TV...

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Some kind of federation problem? I think editing it in any way sends another "federate me" message but idk?

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (3 children)

hey FWIW it looks like the Saw Whet comment for voting didn't federate to piefed.social.... https://piefed.social/c/superbowl/p/1571316/open-ooty-round-28-saw-whet-vs-screech#post_replies

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Yes. Or the only words I've said aloud were Insane Clown Posse lyrics.

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 16 points 10 months ago

Nah, lead scientist spent like 5 hours total helping the grad student on the paper's research. They probably spent more time getting the funding to begin with.

I love papers like this tho, one was my first citation, no-one else wanted to present it.

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 112 points 10 months ago (17 children)

Simple solution: log the kid into your neighbor's wifi.

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 58 points 10 months ago (5 children)

Funny thing is, most trad goths will tell ya that to be goth all you gotta do is listen to the music, you don't have to dress or act any certain way.

!gothindustrial@lemmy.world

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm kinda into reading about military history so I thought I'd like it, but the writers weren't very good. Specifically, the worldbuilding was OK, the characters were OK, but the plotting was clumsy.

[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago
  • piefed.social - down
  • lemmy.world - down
  • slrpnk.net - up
  • mastodon.social - up
[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Not sure how to feel about this:

China is already the world’s leading power in some scientific fields of research, the United States is hurtling toward an unprecedented decline in this area, and Europe is realizing that, if it wants to continue conducting world-class research, it will have to cooperate much more with the unstoppable Asian giant, even if that means swallowing its political prejudices.

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