At the bar tonight, every screen had some sport on it except for the one I was staring at. Was some dumb screensaver. I said to the bartender, “Hey, can you give me the remote so I can put a movie on?” and he handed it over. Scrolled through all the streaming apps on the …
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Heinous
Fan theory: the following historical figures had unnatural or violent deaths: All were temporarily taken out of their timeline by Bill and Ted for a school project. Most heinous!
End Credits
Sneak out the fire door of the theater under the screen. Piss behind the building instead of waiting for an open head out front. Walk around the block to your car. Remember it’s a global pandemic and that you’re not actually going to a theater to watch a movie. Realize you’re outside of time. Nothing …
After Sunrise
That last three minutes of “Before Sunrise” (1995) are always a punch to my gut. The inevitability of the end of the shining relationship. The rising of the sun burning away the evening of dreams and possibilities. Collapsing infinite potentials into a concrete reality. Exposing the detritus of the night’s revelry. Exchanging uncertainty on the …
Spicy Sriracha Popcorn
Here’s a favorite spicy snack where I make popcorn at home with the traditional stovetop method. To me, stovetop is superior to a microwave bag, and I know exactly what goes into it. I’ve experimented to make a few different flavors and toppings, and made a spicy sriracha mix that I love and is a …