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Quirky, hopeful, and not long winded books to wind down as we get ready for sleep needed. I read bed time stories, now novels, with my 12 & 15 year old and last night they agreed that we need to get some new suggestions. Please help. [more inside]
posted by mutt.cyberspace at 5:34 AM - 23 answers

I saw trailers for two movies sometime in the last two years and I can't for the life of me remember the titles to track them down. Any help identifying them would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by roue at 11:03 AM - 15 answers

I believe it came out in the 80s. Its in the style and setting of Dangerous Liaisons, though I don't believe its that movie. [more inside]
posted by jak68 at 7:51 PM - 6 answers

I’m chiefly thinking of her physical description. But if her characterization was changed for the movie, that would be interesting too.
posted by Lemkin at 11:10 AM - 1 answers

I'm looking for more songs that go from relatively peaceful to complete noise for an extended period of time and then resolves. Examples inside. [more inside]
posted by Candleman at 10:00 AM - 27 answers

I would like to put together a YouTube playlist of love songs that are more in the spirit of what one might call romantic adventure rather than love. I'm looking for upbeat songs that speak of fun, hot sex, companionship, and casual affection rather than a grand passion or lifelong commitment. They can be sassy/naughty, such as "Ex's & Oh's" by Elle King, or kind and sweet, but they shouldn't be about guilt, loneliness, or sadness. What can you suggest, music mavens of MeFi?
posted by orange swan at 7:50 AM - 21 answers

Any YA novels about losing one's religion at college?
posted by Lemkin at 6:09 PM - 2 answers

This is for work. Where are the freshest memes? Trending today. Not the ones rehashed by a corporation three weeks later. If you’re naming a platform (eg TikTok, the birb app, whatever) let me know some accounts or search terms you’re using. Again, this is for work, so while I am sure I’ll encounter NSFW, racism etc, I won’t be using those. Thank you!
posted by The Last Sockpuppet at 3:56 PM - 11 answers

Recommend an Internet radio station specializing in Soft Hits of the 70s to listen to.
posted by Lemkin at 12:02 PM - 6 answers

I'd like to find more really slow, melancholy blues ballads like this: [more inside]
posted by sylvanshine at 5:15 PM - 13 answers

I was looking up Asmara, Eritrea the other day, and I came across a video from a lady* who had visited there. I like the idea of seeing people visit places that are hard to get to or not often visited by tourists, but I did not enjoy her vibe. Can anyone recommend travel videos that are respectful and curious, not bro-y or GlamorShots-y? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects at 2:15 PM - 11 answers

My toddler LOVES watching and dancing along with Jungle’s music videos. Can you recommend similar videos to add to our playlist? [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 11:17 AM - 13 answers

Some short story narrated from the point of view of one of the players in a mediocre jazz band. They're auditioning a replacement player when one guy comes in and begins playing on a whole higher level than they ever could. When he finishes, it's clear to both the guy and the narrator that the band will reject him out of envy. I'm guessing the tale is of 80s vintage.
posted by Lemkin at 3:32 PM - 2 answers

Given my reasoning within, what songs besides Big White Cloud would I like? (Please do not suggest Spotify or just listening to more John Cale - I'm very hit and miss with his work.) [more inside]
posted by Frowner at 9:39 AM - 20 answers

I remember an old British TV comedy where a exasperated character shouts, "for God's sake, they even opposed convoys!". Showing his annoyance at their bureaucracy's stubborn opposition to common sense. Several years later I was stunned to discover that it was literally true! [more inside]
posted by tirutiru at 8:23 AM - 4 answers

Like many people I'll be out with a sign in a United States city this Saturday. What should it say (or picture)? [more inside]
posted by Emmy Rae at 7:14 AM - 11 answers

What's that old-timey Vaudaville-esque song that ends with: "so, let's get on with, let's get on with, let's get on with the show!" [more inside]
posted by run"monty at 5:26 AM - 13 answers

Mr. rekrap and I are in search of our next long TV binges, with snowflakes and criteria inside. [more inside]
posted by rekrap at 11:44 AM - 67 answers

I'm involved with an improv theatre school and we would like to get the word out in our City. We don't have a comms person, also we don't have anyone onboard with FB/Insta/Tiktok/social media expertise. We were thinking of getting a freelancer from say Fiverr but not sure if we'd be able to get someone who has the right improv tone of voice for it. What would you suggest? Btw, also curious as to what a freelancer charges these days. Is it better to pay by task or by the hour?
posted by storybored at 4:26 PM - 6 answers

Many older people in my life (60+) are having their beliefs drastically changed by things they see on social media, so in the last few years, their values have swung far over from where they used to sit. If I suggest new media for them to consume, they'll try it. So, what should I suggest? YouTube channels would probably be the best, but open to other platforms too.
posted by vanilla.extract at 11:44 AM - 12 answers