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A friend's celebration of their 23rd anniversary includes a quiet movie night at home. They have some favorite standbys they've already seen, but I wondered if the hive mind might have any great suggestions. [more inside]
posted by kristi at 10:32 AM - 26 answers

Any way to buy or get the audio of Jorgen Dahl Moe's devestatingly great cover of Dancing in Dark without the Voice's judges' commentary?
posted by dobbs at 11:42 AM - 4 answers

I have just given an old kindle to my seven-year-old. Looking for tips to manage his collection going forward. [more inside]
posted by ficbot at 5:11 AM - 10 answers

Okay, this painter is a male, middle aged or older. I believe they are living in Paris but are American and their paintings look like candid snapshots, the paint seems to have a bit of “flash” but where you can’t quite see the subjects faces because they’re blurred. Lots are of nightlife in the 80’s I think…. Does this ring a bell? [more inside]
posted by pairofshades at 3:44 AM - 1 answers

I'd love to see a calming video of cherry petals falling. I'd prefer no special effect (no slow motion), definitely no AI or generated imagery, ideally no people. Still camera is better than panning. Slow random meditative occasional petals are better than big gusts of petals. I will turn off the sound so audio is unimportant. Thanks!
posted by kristi at 3:37 PM - 4 answers

I want to play a virtual instrument (like in GarageBand for ioS) on my iPad through an amp. [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster at 11:31 AM - 12 answers

I just noticed that the song in this scene of Grey's Anatomy makes me immediately think of Arrested Development. Was it actually used there? I feel like it was one of their themes for pratfalls. For that matter, what's it called? Thanks!
posted by sagc at 11:05 AM - 7 answers

Who made the artwork of a man falling past a building, saying "so far, not bad at all?" [more inside]
posted by johnofjack at 9:16 AM - 3 answers

Looking for a comprehensive, continually updated list of celebrity book clubs with ALL of their monthly picks. I know how to find info on individual book clubs. I'm looking for a list (ideally printable) that has all this info in one place. Does this exit? If so, where?
posted by WithWildAbandon at 5:19 AM - 2 answers

In the 90's I saw an anime tv show on turkish television about a soccer team. I simply cannot remember the name of it. It was something from Asia - maybe Japan or Korea? I don't really remember. [more inside]
posted by madcow20 at 2:25 AM - 8 answers

What is the best content on audible that is included with a standard subscription? So far, for example, I have found the complete Sherlock Holmes read by Stephen Fry, and a handful of shorts set in METAtropolis by some of my favorite authors, a couple Scalzis, the first Murderbot. What else should I look at (har har). Outstanding reader and outstanding content both welcome.
posted by bq at 6:47 PM - 15 answers

Lately I’ve enjoyed the movies Argylle, Spy, and The Lost City. I think part of what I like is that they’re witty action/comedies that involve ordinary, likeable women going about their routine lives who are then suddenly swept into espionage or adventure. Can you recommend similar non-sexist action/comedies that I might like? [more inside]
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 9:15 AM - 32 answers

Where can I listen to every episode of the podcast called "Groceries"? Thanks!!
posted by bookworm4125 at 4:26 PM - 3 answers

I’m leaving on vacation tomorrow and need recommendations for engrossing beach reads! Specifications within. [more inside]
posted by bluloo at 11:48 AM - 30 answers

What, in your experience, is the best company that prints business cards. Price is not the first consideration. Quality is, and variety.
posted by partner at 5:16 PM - 17 answers

I've been listening lately to a lot of metal with frontwomen who go from strong melodic vocals to deathgrowls, sometimes in the same syllable. Looking for more. Examples inside. [more inside]
posted by signal at 2:45 PM - 7 answers

I am in (what we shall refer to as) a performing troupe. A member of said outfit is set on doing all of our visual merchandising. This is not their strong point. What to do? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb at 10:17 AM - 9 answers

What are some songs about emotional labor? [more inside]
posted by cozenedindigo at 5:16 AM - 27 answers

I'd like more pop music by queer artists. My favorites are: Tove Lo, Troye Sivan, Hayley Kiyoko, Pale Waves, Halsey, and PVRIS. I also like some amount of: Years and Years, Janelle Monáe, FLETCHER, Sir Babygirl, girl in red, Rita Ora, MUNA, Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Baby Queen, Kim Petras, and Rina Sawayama. Who else in the last decade or so have I missed? [more inside]
posted by blueberry monster at 8:14 PM - 34 answers

Hi! I'm that MeFite who likes to recommend movies to people. A friend IRL asked for a highly specific recommendation that actually has me stuck. She asked for "optimistic, not-sad movies about robots for grown-ups." And you know what? Robot movies, it turns out, are usually pessimistic, sad, or for children. Frequently, they are at least two of these things. This request actually has me stuck. Ideas?
posted by DirtyOldTown at 12:16 PM - 55 answers