I recently watched Iron Lung (2026) and really enjoyed it. Certainlynot the best of single set movies but I thought it was pretty well done.

I’d imagine that will be the first thing to be torn down if the US ever gets their govt back. There’s no way of knowing how many listening devices/spyware has been built into that thing.

First I’m hearing of it, I’ll give it a look. Thanks!

Good list. Just wanted to add a thought about search engines as well. I’ve been using Kagi (it’s a paid service) which has the option to customize searches to pin, raise, lower, or block sites. I have most of the post media sites blocked (as well as a lot of US media sites) and sites like thetyee, cbc, france24, etc set to raise to the top. No ads, ai turned off, search is a pleasant experience now.

Edit to add: it is American unfortunately, but it’s the best search engine I’ve found. I’ve been operating under the adage “don’t let perfect be the enemy of good” so after cutting ties with the vast majority of US companies, there are still a couple I send money to, like Kagi and Signal.

Never heard of Droidian, but I’ve been loooking into the status of Linux phones lately. Mind giving a run down of your experience with it?

I’d guess because Motorola has partnered with Graphene OS to release a phone with Graphene as the os.

Is it though? Seems to me it’s more or less just don’t be a dick, don’t judge, and treat others how you want to be treated. Aside from the magic, JC seems like a pretty average bar to aspire to.

Was gonna mention this. Cuts about half of each film into one 4 hour film, and is incredibly well done imo. I watch it a few times a year, if it didn’t exist I don’t think I would have rewatched the trilogy at all.

Yeah I found out it’s based on a game at the title screen lol. Might give it a go

It’s the type of film I need to be in the mood for but I do recommend it. Just a heads up it’s 99% one location on a small $3 mil budget, but it does really well with that budget IMO.

I’ve been using it for about a year and a half. I prefer it to any other search engine I’ve tried, it gives good uncluttered results, and I average around 500 searches a month so the pro plan is worth it to me.

Very much a fan of being able to block sites from showing up (like Facebook, etc) and ranking sites so the search prioritizes sites like set reliable news sites to the top while pushing others down.

I started using it after de-Googling and like it well enough to keep paying for it for now.

I created a new account a year ago to lurk instead of comment, but you’re right, participation = growth. I’ll be joining in again.