Does the 1922 Film ‘Nosferatu’ Still Hold Up Today?
The 1922 silent horror film “Nosferatu” stands as a towering testament to the enduring power of early cinema. Directed by F. W. Murnau, this film, along with other classics like “Metropolis,” “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” and the 1933 “King Kong,” raises an important question: in an era of rapid technological advancements and evolving cinematic techniques, do these early masterpieces still resonate with contemporary audiences?
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14 People Reveal The Most Helpful Thing A Therapist Has Ever Told Them
1. “Maybe you can treat yourself like a person and not like a project.” It changed my life. I’d been treating myself like something to fix, and seeing every little problem as evidence that I was a failure and a terrible person. I learned to give myself the same benefit of the doubt as I’d give any other human I met on the street. Humans make mistakes, including me—that doesn’t mean there’s issues to fix, it means I’m a person.
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Why Do People Want to Be Heard and Understood?
Humans are social creatures by nature, and a core part of that social connection is the desire to be heard and understood. This isn’t just about vanity or needing to be right; it’s a fundamental human need that fuels our relationships, our sense of self, and even our well-being.
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What’s It Like To Be An Extremely Handsome Man?
I’m a 27 year old, 6’4″, college-educated, reasonably confident, fairly attractive (8/10 on an average day).
I’m not a 10/10 so I don’t have women throwing themselves at me, but I have a reasonable chance of catching virtually any woman I might try to pursue.
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‘Dinosaurs’ Had One of the Most Insane Endings to a Family-Friendly TV Show
When we think of family-friendly TV shows, we imagine laughter, life lessons, and happily-ever-afters. But the final episode of “Dinosaurs,” the beloved sitcom featuring a family of anthropomorphic dinosaurs, took a turn so wild it left us all in a fossilized state of shock. Let’s dig up the dirt on one of the most jaw-dropping finales in television history, which, believe it or not, gives the explosive ending of “Little House on the Prairie” a run for its money.
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Linkage
Inside the Pain Cave – Courtney Dauwalter, the world’s greatest ultrarunner, has a visualization method that helps her conquer hundreds of miles at a time – The Ringer
A Collection Of Useful Advice To Help You On Your Travels Through Life – Ned Hardy
Whenever I visit someone’s house and they just have a dinky little shower head, I wonder how the fuck they live like this – Amazon
The billionaire’s guide to doing taxes: How the very rich lose money, overvalue art, buy very expensive life insurance, and somehow profit – VOX
Ageism Haunts Some Tech Workers in the Race to Get Hired – Wired
The Price of a Live Band in 1969 – Neatorama
The World’s Most Valuable Sports Teams in 2024 – Visual Capitalist
How Embracing Uncertainty Can Improve Your Life – Greater Good
Feeling ragey? Don’t bury your anger, process it. Here’s how – NPR
TikTok Turns to Creators to Fight Possible Ban – DNYUZ
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
If you like to work on your laptop while sitting on the couch or on the bed, this thing can fit up to a 17 inch laptop. It has a slot to perch your phone, a handle to carry it around or hang it up, and an elastic strap for storing index cards or a pen – Amazon
Electric-Vehicle Startup Fisker Prepares for Possible Bankruptcy Filing – WSJ
How Many Books Will You Read Before You Die? – LitHub
The 100 Greatest Country Albums of All Time – Rolling Stone
Ever wonder what happens when you press play on your favorite song? We look how artists get paid from streaming music – The Pudding
How A Big Expensive House Can Ruin Your Life And Path To FIRE – Financial Samurai
8 great martial arts fights in movies – Linkiest
The Dumping Grounds
Lets Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum
Wayne Thiebaud – Pancake Breakfast, (2008)
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Confessions of a General Manger of a Ferrari Dealership
Jay Leno mentioned once that he doesn’t own a Ferrari because they prefer that you have had one or currently own one. True?
Yes and No. For the most part to get a real special car like a 812 Competition you need to be part of the club and pretty much buy everything. Regular cars like a 296 or SF90 you need to have a good relationship with the dealer.
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