I find it both idiotic and amazing that Pluribus by Vince Gilligan (the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul) is praised purely for its originality. Like, what the hell happened? Since when is that considered a merit on its own? There are plenty of original films and series out there, but producers seem to prefer sequels and remakes these days. Viewers, on the other hand, never stopped caring about original stories. So how has that suddenly become some kind of remarkable achievement? I hate this timeline.

#Pluribus #Series #TVShows

I am late to the party for this one, but if you think you'd like a slightly surreal, radically anti-capitalist spin on the super hero story tropes, "I'm a Virgo" is a great watch.

It is a bit silly at times, but has an interesting take on issues of racism, coming of age and liberation through solidarity. Big fan of the character of Jones, the communist organiser, and her storytelling powers.

It's from Boots Riley, who also made "Sorry to bother you", which I loved. He is a self declared communist, and it shows on his work. So if you liked that, this will be up your alley.

We really enjoyed the first season and are interested in a second one, if it is ever released.

https://youtu.be/PSyKhFwEo7c

#series #ImAVirgo #antiCapitalism

#SiliconValley (series) fans, can you help me find a GIF of the scene when the guy from Hooli partners with a factory in China to initialise as many devices as possible with its OS so that it could take control of #PiedPiper?

I want to use it to explain the pitfalls of decentralisation in my slides for my talk at SFSCON 2025

#Fediverse #decentralization #GIF #TV #series #TVseries

Book Promotion: Since the tragedy of 1994, Agency Division have weilded their authority over matters arcane with relative impunity. Enforcers like Vidcund Därk, collectively known as the Men in Black, serve a single purpose - the absolute eradicaton of magic and those who would use it. This is not an uncommon goal - a group of rogue arcanists known as the Grey Angels have much the same outcome in mind. When a respected mathematics professor obtains a translated copy of the Pnakotic Manuscripts, the hunt is on to determine how he got hold of it. But soon, a bigger crisis unfolds - one that Agency Division can’t keep under wraps.

https://www.sanityline.net

#readers #bookstodon #fedibookfair #dystopia #urbanfantasy #adventure #action #thriller #series #books #reading

(And, if you go with the kobo store links, now available as a DRM-free e-book)

Book Promotion: Since the tragedy of 1994, Agency Division have weilded their authority over matters arcane with relative impunity. Enforcers like Vidcund Därk, collectively known as the Men in Black, serve a single purpose - the absolute eradicaton of magic and those who would use it. This is not an uncommon goal - a group of rogue arcanists known as the Grey Angels have much the same outcome in mind. When a respected mathematics professor obtains a translated copy of the Pnakotic Manuscripts, the hunt is on to determine how he got hold of it. But soon, a bigger crisis unfolds - one that Agency Division can’t keep under wraps.

https://www.sanityline.net

#readers #bookstodon #fedibookfair #dystopia #urbanfantasy #adventure #action #thriller #series #books #reading

(And, if you go with the kobo store links, now available as a DRM-free e-book)

Hello Mastodon! 👋

I'm a Venezuelan from #Caracas, living in #Barcelona, Spain. I also lived for several years in A Coruña, Spain.
Always writing some notes in #OrgMode using #Emacs. Interested in #ios and #macos. Although I am a bit rusty, I love programming mostly using #python.
Frequently listening some #rock or watching #movies or #series. Learning #Català. #introduction

Looking forward to finding diverse communities in the fediverse!

#NewHere