Monthly Archives: October 2017

13 Horror Movies in October

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Thomas Mets

I’m continuing with a list of the films I watched, except this this time with a theme, focusing on thirteen horror movies. Movie #133/ 1970s Movie #14: Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979- English language version) This was the Herzog/ Kinski/ Adjani/ Ganz … Continue reading →

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Disagreeing without believing the other person is crazy

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Thomas Mets

In political discussions, I’ve sometimes observed a conflation between views someone disagrees with and views they think no reasonable person can hold, when there should be space for views you disagree with but understand can be held by people you … Continue reading →

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Movies Watched in 2017 Part 6

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Thomas Mets

I finished my personal goal of seeing ten movies each from ten decades. but I’m still keeping track of the films I watch. “New movie” just refers to something I hadn’t seen yet, so it could have come out in … Continue reading →

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Political Beliefs

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Thomas Mets

I wrote this elsewhere, but I’m rather proud of it. I suppose it’s a companion to the one on religion. The following are some of my political beliefs. On fiscal issues, I think the government should spend money efficiently, in … Continue reading →

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When People Should Be Kicked Out of the Academy

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Thomas Mets

Harvey Weinstein has been kicked out of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is probably the right move. Now, there are calls to kick out some others, with references to Academy members Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski, Woody Allen … Continue reading →

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