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BLAZING SADDLES was released 52 years ago today. Acclaimed as one of the great comedies of the 1970s, and among the most popular of director Mel Brooks, the story of how it was made is a cascading waterfall of creative alternatives... 1/36

I'm having an incredibly difficult time divorcing our standing in the world as a modern day Third Reich so I can actually enjoy watching the Olympics. I think it may take a few classes of the brown stuff.

PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS was formed 40 years ago today. A groundbreaking filmmaking studio, and acclaimed as among the greatest storytellers of the last 50 years, their story is one of innovation, near-disaster, and creative genius… 1/22

Here's a regular white guy (literally "Chad") not a protester. because, "It seemed pointless, or just a way for people to expiate their sense of guilt." Chad witnessed something shattering. And, that all changed in a moment. Excellent article!

OK. If looking at the news literally makes you feel like you may be losing your mind... a 24 stand-down is in order.

MINNESOTA: Friday is a statewide day of non-violent moral action and reflection. That means no work, no school, and no shopping — only community, conscience, and collective action. Plus, there will be a peaceful march and rally in downtown Minneapolis: iceoutnowmn.com

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND was released 48 years ago today. One of Hollywood’s definitive science fiction movies, and among the most acclaimed of director Steven Spielberg, the story of how it was made might have you playing with your mashed potato… 1/69

Trump doesn't seem to see that some people are still immune to his threats. Jack White criticized Trump's Oval Office decor. The White House then called White a "washed-up, has-been loser... masquerading as a real artist." And White, undeterred, posted an absolutely blistering takedown in response.

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