Gonna feel silly when they find out all the other letters represent BDSM too. Every community has a sub-set of people interested in BDSM. Cishet ppl too. :/
There are always shifts in what is villainized in films based on current real-world concerns. I think overall people are just more aware of the nuance that things aren't as black and white as 'good guys vs bad guys'. Which I think leads to more interesting characters and stories. That being said, there's still plenty of violence and baddies (some the article mentions like Rogue AI.) They mention specific 'bad guys' of the past where they're demonizing a specific nationality... which they answer themselves why those are less:
Presumably part of it is down to a diminishing appetite for the flatly racist caricatures that occupied the attentions of Stallone, Seagal and co for so long. Part of it too is down to simple economics: with mid-budget films having been all but squeezed out of existence, and the threshold for box-office success now absurdly high, global takings have become pivotal to whether a movie sinks or swims. In other words, Hollywood isn’t just courting America any more.
Selling stuff worldwide means not pissing on those audiences.
Junk Food: I feel like these are quick and formulaic. The comfort being derived from knowing what to expect. Being fast-paced helps, but not always necessary if the formula/tropes/archetypes are well established.
For the cozy mysteries listed, you really have to let go of reading seriously. There are errors, anime mentions, off-the-wall trope-y stuff etc. It helps me get out of a slump if I've been reading super heavy/serious stuff and need a palate cleanser.
Most Scifi fans I have ran into can pretty quickly rank the four stars –BattleSTAR Galactica, STAR Trek, STARgate, and STAR wars, but what lesser-known or less-prestigious shows hold a special place in your heart?...
I really enjoyed Dark Matter. It got a little wild as the story went on, but the premise was very good, and I enjoyed a lot of the characters. (Especially the Android)
I've just rediscovered my childhood Gameboys, I grew up in the 90s and had an original, a color, an advance and an sp. My game collection has whittled down over the year to the usual suspects, Pokemons, Zelda's, Mario's and some other standards. But I want to dive into some games that 7 year old me would have brushed over. So...
For the adrenaline aspects... I had insomnia for years from anxiety+ issues. I know it might sound silly, but doing breathing exercises helped me calm my heart rate down to have a better chance to fall asleep.
I do a version of the 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise at this site: https://www.verywellmind.com/abdominal-breathing-2584115 (I do more of a 4-5-5 and don't bother with tongue placement. Just alternating nose/mouth breathing and holding breath in between.) It was recommended to me by a therapist and it helped my issues. I haven't tried the other exercises on there though.
I do something like this, but instead listen to recordings of the animals from where I grew up. (Frogs chirping, rain in forest, and Barn Owl calls. Really relaxes me.) Also, I have found that if I watch a bunch of something that will make me laugh before laying down it helps. (Stand-up, comedy panel shows, Try Not to Laugh videos, etc.)
I'm still on Goodreads but it's so slow, the app's just an even slower webview of the site and the redesign has made me have to click more to do what I want....
I've used LibraryThing.com for years. Initially it was to maintain my personal library, but it has lots of ways to get recommendations that I love. It doesn't feel as much like social media, more a place to keep a catalogue, but there are social aspects. (Forums, friends, & comparing libraries.)
Agreed! I devoured the series so fast, and have had a few rereads already. Another book you may like if you enjoy the Murderbot series is "Bypass Gemini" by Joseph Lallo. Space adventure kinda deal that comes up against corporate interests.
I check out books form the library(mostly using Libby now.) Otherwise get recs from friends or LibraryThing, and then check them out digitally. If I really love them and know I will re-read them a lot I buy physical copies.
City council removes plus sign from LGBTQ+ Pride proclamation after deciding it promotes BDSM (www.lgbtqnation.com)
See no evil: why have baddies vanished from our cinema screens? (www.theguardian.com)
Archived version: archive.li/25ZWC
What are some good, 'easy reads'?
What do you read when you’re struggling to read what you usually read?...
What's your most-loved non-star movie/show?
Most Scifi fans I have ran into can pretty quickly rank the four stars –BattleSTAR Galactica, STAR Trek, STARgate, and STAR wars, but what lesser-known or less-prestigious shows hold a special place in your heart?...
Do you reread books?
Do you reread books or are you done with them once you’ve read them?...
what's your favorite Gameboy game that isn't Pokemon or Mario?
I've just rediscovered my childhood Gameboys, I grew up in the 90s and had an original, a color, an advance and an sp. My game collection has whittled down over the year to the usual suspects, Pokemons, Zelda's, Mario's and some other standards. But I want to dive into some games that 7 year old me would have brushed over. So...
no sleep gang unite – rule #1 post (feddit.de)
I don't know what this community is but I post this so I don't get banned...
What do you use to track your reading?
I'm still on Goodreads but it's so slow, the app's just an even slower webview of the site and the redesign has made me have to click more to do what I want....
OC Share you favourite Sci-Fi books and what you loved about them
I've been getting through more and more sci-fi books and would love recommendations on the books you've all enjoyed....
How do you usually get new books to read?
Do you buy rent or borrow? Or do you have a subscription of some kind? Do you read physical books or do you read ebooks?