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I dragged my kids (ages 13, 11, 9) to see Les Miserables. They loved it. What other works should Mean Dad "drag" them to enjoy so that they become well-rounded adults with perspective and taste when it comes to media choices?
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posted by cross_impact
on Dec 27, 2012 -
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I realize there are about 1000 threads on podcast recommendations, but I'm looking for something very specific so I feel justified in starting a new thread. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a podcasts that aggregates audio content from other podcasts into a cherry-picked compilation. The closest I've found is NPR's Most Emailed feed, but I'd also love to hear some content from outside the NPR realm. Basically, I'm thinking of an audio equivalent of Longreads/Send Me a Story.
posted by mkny
on Aug 8, 2011 -
7 answers
What's the French Comics Canon? What are the books it's assumed everyone has read if you read French comics? I've gone through
this list, but doesn't really tell you which are held in esteem or are big touchstones/turning points. My reading french is at or near elementary level - short sentences are fine, huge philosophical paragraphs less so.
posted by The Whelk
on Jan 4, 2011 -
16 answers
Radiolab's 'Words' episode (discovered
here) masterfully massaged my mind. What are some of the best/your favorite Radiolab episodes?
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posted by Chipmazing
on Aug 13, 2010 -
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Frank Zappa was famously a fan of The Shaggs.
According to Wikipedia he rated them as the third best band ever in a Norwegian newspaper in April of 1988. Does anyone know what other bands featured on Zappa's best-of list?
posted by Kattullus
on Jan 31, 2010 -
10 answers
What was the best experience you've had as a Computer Engineer or Computer Scientist?
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posted by Rubbstone
on Dec 26, 2009 -
7 answers
I want to go to there, but I need your advice on where "there" is. Starting point: Toronto. Range: any land within 100 km (60-ish miles) of High Park, but I can go further for something really special. Means of transport:
my trusty steed. Time frame: now until November-ish. I'm looking for great routes or awesome destinations, urban, rural or suburban, like the best roti in Scarborough, a tiny potter's studio somewhere in Peel, or a gorgeous path by some body of water that isn't Lake Ontario. I want to go somewhere to do something neat, like picking apples or riding horses.
And this is not Torontofilter or bikefilter. I'm looking for creative ideas from anyone, anywhere.
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posted by maudlin
on Sep 25, 2009 -
12 answers
What are the best examples of music that is unapologetically science fiction/fantasy ? I love hawkwind(especially 77-79 era), Gary numan, the legendary pink dots, devo, fad gadget and the like. Help me make the perfect sci-fi playlist.
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posted by donabean
on Aug 16, 2009 -
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What are your favorite coffee table books and art books? Examples for me are the art editions of Taschen like GOAT, The Godfather family Album, the MILK project(Humanity), all books by David LaChappelle.
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posted by tusharj
on Jul 5, 2009 -
22 answers
I am looking to build an amazing collection of contemporary books, which will include essentials, but also osbcure yet amazing titles.
I am including the categories that I am looking to build my collection in below, and I am looking at about 20-30 titles in each category, say 20 essentials and 10 obscure titles.
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posted by tusharj
on Jun 13, 2009 -
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You know those "Best of" surveys that run in most alt weeklies? We've done online versions of them and its always been problematic, so we're looknig for better suggestions on how to do it.
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posted by Brandon Blatcher
on Apr 1, 2008 -
4 answers
NYCfilter: I've been assigned to track down the most helpful, friendly, patient hardware store employee in the city.
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posted by zoomorphic
on Feb 11, 2008 -
6 answers
I am in NYC for the first time and I've done nearly everything that was on my list to do. The only things I am missing are a great slice of pizza (new york style, of course) and a bagel that will knock my socks off. For an added bonus, I'd like to do it on the cheap. I'm staying in Brooklyn, but the neighborhood isn't terribly important.
posted by nadawi
on Jun 2, 2006 -
41 answers
Now that 2004 is over, what things did you discover during the year—books, movies, art, philosophies, spiritual discoveries, travel opportunities, software, gadgets, products—which improved your life?
posted by dhoyt
on Jan 8, 2005 -
37 answers
[Two Obscure SciFi Short Story Questions]
When I was a kid our family library was stocked with lots of 'Best Of' Sci Fi collections. One particular story that I half remember had something to do with the human race being enslaved by large aliens, and basically a slave revolt by humans occurs in one of the alien ships. The other story was about an alien artifact (a helmet?) and some quasi-Egyptian pyramid ruins. That's really about all I can remember, other than I remember enjoying both stories very much. Any ideas?
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posted by geekhorde
on Jan 6, 2005 -
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Every year I put together a 'best of' comp' to hand out to holiday guests. This year I'm drawing a blank. Fiery Furnaces- sure, Wolf Eyes- Maybe. Mirah, again, this year? I'm having a hard time finding the anthems of 2004. Maybe today's songwriters got too swept up in the election to write a classic 'head-nodder'? Maybe I just got to caught up in the election to listen? Can you help? What's your best pick of the year?
posted by ifoughttheapemen
on Nov 26, 2004 -
26 answers
Is there an "off the beaten path" in Vegas? Recommendations? Best of?
posted by skallas
on Sep 7, 2004 -
14 answers
