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Stephen LN

@riffsandmeaning.bsky.social

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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 with Intellect. https://authory.com/StephenLeeNaish

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 5d

Excited to see my book Post-Catastrophe Film
land on the publisher website.

Bill McKibben calls it “Deft and provocative
criticism that helps us see our moment!”

Coming in June 2026 (catastrophe allowing).

#Filmsky
#booksky
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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 12h

I had a dream last night in which TV star Michael Barrymore released a 600 page (he was offended when I called it a 400 page) self-published autobiography riddled with typos. His answer was to individually pencil corrections in every copy.

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 12h

The money isn't really on the screen. I'd say 100m was panic purchases.

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 1d

As Manic Street Preachers place a quotation on each setlist, I place one on my weekly shopping list.

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” –Jon Kabat-Zinn

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 1d

I heard that was bad. If they head in a similar direction to American Pie: The Reunion, they'll be good. Dropping in a plot line from Armageddon is probably not wise.

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 1d

a man in a red jacket is playing a keyboard and singing

ALT: a man in a red jacket is playing a keyboard and singing

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 1d

I'll welcome it if it's done right. The lads are middle-aged, married, have kids and boring careers. An asteroid is due to impact Earth. The boys are selected to fly up, drill a massive hole (loads of innuendo) and drop a nuke into it.

The Inbetweeners Are Back: share.google/G2xW6CdmeLMF...

‘The Inbetweeners’ Are Back: Original Creators Strike Deal With Banijay U.K. to ‘Pave the Way’ for Return of Brit Comedy

Hit Brit teen comedy The Inbetweeners is set to return as original creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley strike deal with Banijay

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 1d

Cassavetes was excellent in the Columbo episode Etude in Black, which i saw recently. Him and Peter Falk were clearly happy to be in each other's company.

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 2d

Snap! Future Writers on Film episode?

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 3d

“You know it’s stupid, is people who think they’re cooler than art thou, that worry about their outfit every day,"

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for this. My day job (interlibrary loans in Ontario) relies heavily on Canada Post and I fully support the workers and their endeavor to get a fair deal. Solidarity with @cupwsttp.bsky.social

Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 4d

Striking Canada Post workers will move to rotating strikes as of tomorrow — but they’re still fighting the uphill battle for both Canada Post and their labour rights.

For @parismarx.com, the Carney government continuing to chip away at this essential service is the last straw:

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 5d

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 6d

It's a little more coherent than you might have heard. There is a solid narrative. it's just buried under a sound and visual assault. If nothing else, it's gorgeous to look at

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 6d

Hello Phil. Hopper was actually reigned in a lot by those around him during the filming and post-production of Easy Rider. For a pure hit of Hopper, see his follow-up film, The Last Movie. It is a beautiful fever dream of a film.

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 7d

Some recent moon.

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 8d

My upcoming book with @leverpress.bsky.social deals with this. share.google/181vcpArlpeP...

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 8d

I enjoyed rereading this article. I had forgotten about the Star Wars metaphor I used.

Albumism @albumism.com · 8d

Ash released ‘Nu-Clear Sounds’ 27 years ago on October 5, 1998

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Rediscover Ash’s ‘Nu-Clear Sounds’ (1998) | Tribute

‘Nu-Clear Sounds’ is an important and much required entry, not only in Ash’s discography, but in the rich history of rock & roll music forged in the dark.

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 9d

Take a look at Richard Berman and his son, David Berman.

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 9d

In these uncertain times, it's nice to connect with something that offers certainty. Case in point: Columbo. You know who did it. You know it's going to be solved. You know they'll be certain notes hit ("just one more thing"). It's comforting as well as compelling.

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 11d

It's worth taking a half-hour to watch the full speech from @zackpolanski.bsky.social. We need this "bold politics" agenda more than ever.

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IN FULL | Polanski criticises Government over Palestine recognition during Green Party Conference

YouTube video by The Mirror

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 11d

A second edition of Screen Captures is coming next year with @leverpress.bsky.social and one of the most wonderful things about it is that it will be available in physical formats and freely available Open Access.

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 11d

Music and Sound in the Films of Dennis Hopper is setting the world ablaze among those that enjoy Dennis Hopper and the soundtracks in his directorial films.
Paperback is out now at a price you can't sniff at.
#filmsky
#cinemasky
#booksky
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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 11d

I've never seen a human being look more like a Ferengi in my life.

BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 11d

Peter Thiel has called Greta Thunberg the Antichrist.

I think there's a bit of projecting going on.

What do you think?

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 11d

Oh cool. Tanner's first book Babbling Corpse: Vaporwave And The Commodification Of Ghosts was excellent. I'm going see if I can find this. Thanks for posting.

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Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 12d

You catch the drift.

Stephen LN @riffsandmeaning.bsky.social · 12d

MAGA Mike: "Yes, the Pres is off his rocker. You have some people off the rocker as well."

Dean: "They ain't the Pres."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d

MADELEINE DEAN: The president is unhinged. He's unwell

JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too

D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?

J: I didn't see it

D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.

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