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I am in search of recommendations for a fantasy novel (preferably a series). I have several stipulations, details below. [more inside]
posted by Temeraria at 9:04 PM - 3 answers

I'm looking for movies with quality depictions of dom(me)/sub power dynamics, especially ones that are sexual. Hit me! (Double entendre intended). [more inside]
posted by sugarbomb at 2:28 PM - 8 answers

I love scenes in movies where musicians put a song together on the spot. What are some good examples? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky at 1:09 PM - 34 answers

It was set in Norway, Sweden, and possibly Denmark. It wasn't a series with seasons (like S01E01, etc.), but rather a new movie released every few years. As far as I remember, it was based on books by a specific author and is similar to "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." I just can't find it anymore. The release of new movies should still be ongoing, as I recall being excited about future installments. Each movie featured separate stories. Do you have any suggestions?
posted by maloqueiro at 10:07 AM - 11 answers

I heard a song and can't get it out of my head but am not sure what song it is. It was a solo female singer, kind of country sounding, with a wistful tone. The line said something like "never gonna know the love of another man", "never gonna.... something something.... man". Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
posted by Malleable at 9:17 AM - 5 answers

Around October 2019 I searched "lofi chillhop" on spotify, and picked a random playlist, and played it. I loved it, but can't find it now. One song had the word "garden" in the title. Thanks!
posted by maxexam at 7:46 PM - 4 answers

I got a miserable case of covid for Christmas. I would like to spend my time in bed watching disaster movies along the lines of 2015's The Wave. More specifics and examples are below. [more inside]
posted by minervous at 4:06 PM - 20 answers

I’m down with OPP. Like Tom Cruise explaining race driving to Nicole Kidman in Days of Thunder using Sweet’N Low packets. More examples?
posted by Lemkin at 9:29 AM - 49 answers

I’m starting to get tired of civ5. Six never grabbed me and early demos of seven don’t look much better. I’d like to find something with the simplicity of civ5 but with a new tech tree and logistical dynamics. Probably something from the early 2010s but I’m fléxible. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 5:34 AM - 12 answers

There are two German films and a pop song which rattle around my brain a long time, and I now finally broke down and decided to find them. I think the films I saw before the internet on TV: [more inside]
posted by SweetLiesOfBokonon at 4:10 PM - 1 answers

Looking to find a new "Drive Time' style radio show. For too many years Ive listened to Rovers Morning Glory (WMMS) and while it has been entertaining, its kinda lost its mojo. The format is though, is ideal. [more inside]
posted by pmaxwell at 1:33 PM - 0 answers

13 yo got an internet radio and would like to listen to French radio stations because she loves the language and would like to hear it more. But, like, not old people music please. There are way too many choices, can you recommend one? [more inside]
posted by Omnomnom at 3:14 AM - 7 answers

I’m intrigued by conferences that are about a specific field of art, potentially with a crossover with another field. Examples I have heard of: World of Wearable Art and Bridges Please let me know of more!
posted by azalea_chant at 8:57 AM - 8 answers

I had the thought that I'd like to create a literary advent calendar with short works related to Christmas that could be read each day. Parameters: chapters or scenes from books, poems, articles, essays etc. are all okay, but they should take less than half an hour to read aloud. They don't need to be sincerely pro-Christmas, but they can be. I'm good with more than 24 because I can reorder them each year. I have a kid so kid stuff is okay, not obligatory. Thanks!
posted by chaiminda at 8:31 AM - 38 answers

[CW: video violence] As the title says. After discussion here, we can only think of two well-known music videos where there is some kind of repeated violent act that is choreographed to the music: Horse by Salvatore Ganacci, and True Faith by New Order. Are there any others?
posted by Wordshore at 1:50 AM - 26 answers

My 13-yo kid asked for help identifying a book, maybe YA, that they read a few years ago. There is a girl whose family moves from the city to the woods for financial reasons. The girl goes exploring in the woods and encounters a cabin that looks abandoned, but when she goes in to look around she finds an old woman whose legs are being eaten by maggots. [more inside]
posted by ElizaMain at 5:29 PM - 5 answers

What is John McVie's reputation among bass players?
posted by Lemkin at 5:42 PM - 8 answers

Looking for songs where the music sounds upbeat, but have dark lyrics related to themes on the downfall of society. [more inside]
posted by Serene Empress Dork at 11:03 AM - 64 answers

I'm looking for a song for a friend, and our collective Google-fu has failed us. [more inside]
posted by snakeling at 7:33 AM - 8 answers

The video shows a situation from a German “friendly” prank TV show - how did they achieve this effect with different people being swallowed by the puddle.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdGoE_nA2oA [more inside]
posted by mathiu at 6:01 AM - 11 answers