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After Hours Schedules

Reading Groups

  • Monday at 7:00 pm EST: The Reading and Writing Workshop
  • Tuesday at 7:00 pm EST: The Read Hour
  • Saturday at 3:00 pm EST: The Reading and Writing Workshop
  • Sunday at 3:00 pm EST: Weekly Marx

After Hours #241, 18-24 Nov 2024

Monday

18 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Code of Capital

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Bring the News: US-Hungary Edition w/Susanna

Hungary Shows Us How a Second Trump Term Might Play Out

This is a devastating and powerful opinion piece from the NYT today.

“Donald Trump has referred to Hungary’s autocratic prime minister, Viktor Orban, as “a great man, a great leader.” In this episode, the columnist M. Gessen, who is in exile from Vladimir Putin’s Russia, draws parallels between Trump, Orban and Putin. Gessen explores what life might look like in Trump’s next term and describes their fear that, this time, “people are going to retreat into their private lives and try to shut out the political world.”

18:30 (06:30 pm) - A Frozen Moment in Antiquity w/Joe Umami

A segment where I show photos and discuss some works of sculptural art I found compelling in the Antalya Archeological Museum in Türkeye. Trigger warning: there may be ancient nudity.

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Patriot (Season 1) w/Henchman 21

Ever wondered what happens when a secret agent moonlights as a folk singer? Join us for a quirky hour of espionage, awkward family dinners, and tunes that may or may not get you recruited into the CIA! With a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that even critics are baffled by this wild blend of comedy and drama.

Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let’s see if our hero can pull off the ultimate double life without getting caught (or singing out of tune)! Nominated for 2017 best comedy series.

Starring: Michael Dorman, Kurtwood Smith, Michael Chernus, Kathleen Munroe, Aliette Opheim, Chris Conrad, Terry O’Quinn, Debra Winger


Tuesday

19 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: More Marx on Money

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:30 (06:30 pm) - A Frozen Moment in Antiquity w/Joe Umami

A segment where I show photos and discuss some works of sculptural art I found compelling in the Antalya Archeological Museum in Türkeye. Trigger warning: there may be ancient nudity.

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: a retelling of the prodigal son, Edward Mills And George Benton: A Tale by Mark Twain. You might recognize some of these personalities in our public figures today. An audio reading.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Good Omens (2019) w/Henchman 21

A 2019 BBC fantasy-comedy about an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. Created by Neil Gaiman, based on his novel of the same name.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Benedict Cumberbatch


Wednesday

20 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Michael Roberts on Vampire Capital(ism)

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:30 (06:30 pm) - (Tentaive) A Frozen Moment in Antiquity w/Joe Umami

If I don’t fall asleep beforehand I’ll show photos and discuss some works of sculptural art I found compelling in the Antalya Archeological Museum in Türkeye. Trigger warning: there may be ancient nudity.

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Agenda: Peter B. Collins joins us (after too long of an absence) to offer his analysis of the historical factors that led to trump’s election.

Peter will speak for about an hour and offer his commentary. We will then open the floor up for Q&A and to give everyone a chance to enter into conversation with Peter to explore constructive strategies for forging a progressive path forward over the next four years.


Thursday

21 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: today

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

21:00 (9:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Fargo (2014) w/Henchman 21

A 2014 FX black comedy-crime drama series created by Noah Hawley and linked to the Coen brothers' 1996 film of the same name. Set amidst a late 1970’s mid-west mob war, havoc ensues from mis-navigating the fine lines in this thrilling Dakota/Minnesota set anthology.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Ted Danson.


Friday

22 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: today

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E27

On tonight’s show:

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

This week Sounds and Silences a retired Navy man and current model ship manufacturing company owner Roswell Flemington enjoys loud noises.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

22:30 (10:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: The Penguin (2024) w/Henchman 21

A 2024 HBO miniseries based on the DC Comics character Penguin & his rise to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
Starring: Collin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz.


Saturday

23 November 2024

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: today

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Saturday Night Theatre: The Reivers w/Susanna

Presenting the 1969 cult comedy classic The Reivers, starring Steve McQueen and Rupert Crosse in his Oscar-nominated supporting performance. Join me for a joyride back to 1906 Memphis with three charming Reivers (aka “Thieves”) in this engaging road trip and coming-of-age story based on the Pulitzer-prize winning novel by William Faulkner.

21:00 (09:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

24 November 2024

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: today

17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Star Trek Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

When the leader of an alien culture takes a romantic interest in Lt. Yar, he claims her for his own, to the dismay of his own wife, who, in turn, challenges Tasha in a fight to the death.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

Registration

Register for a slot on After Hours now.

After Hours #240, 11-17 Nov 2024

Monday

11 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Even More Lectures, 8 and 9, Capital Volume 2, Cont’d.

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Patriot (Season 1) w/Henchman 21

Ever wondered what happens when a secret agent moonlights as a folk singer? Join us for a quirky hour of espionage, awkward family dinners, and tunes that may or may not get you recruited into the CIA! With a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that even critics are baffled by this wild blend of comedy and drama.

Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let’s see if our hero can pull off the ultimate double life without getting caught (or singing out of tune)! Nominated for 2017 best comedy series.

Starring: Michael Dorman, Kurtwood Smith, Michael Chernus, Kathleen Munroe, Aliette Opheim, Chris Conrad, Terry O’Quinn, Debra Winger


Tuesday

12 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Capital: Volume 1 Paul Reitter & Paul North

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: Two Men in a Furnished Room by Cornell Woolrich

We’ll have an excellent radio adaptation of Cornell Woolrich’s short story Two Men in a Furnished Room starring John Payne. Cornell Woolrich, is regarded as the Father of Noir literature.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Good Omens (2019) Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

A 2019 BBC fantasy-comedy about an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. Created by Neil Gaiman, based on his novel of the same name.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Benedict Cumberbatch


Wednesday

13 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Capital: Volume 1 Paul Reitter & Paul North, Cont’d.

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom


Thursday

14 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: More Capital: Volume 1 Paul Reitter & Paul North, Cont’d.

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:30 (06:30 pm) - A Frozen Moment in Antiquity w/Joe Umami

A segment where I show photos and discuss some works of sculptural art I found compelling in the Antalya Archeological Museum in Türkeye. Trigger warning: there may be ancient nudity.

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

21:00 (9:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Fargo (2014) w/Henchman 21

A 2014 FX black comedy-crime drama series created by Noah Hawley and linked to the Coen brothers' 1996 film of the same name. Set amidst a late 1970’s mid-west mob war, havoc ensues from mis-navigating the fine lines in this thrilling Dakota/Minnesota set anthology.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Ted Danson.


Friday

15 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Violence, Ideology and Mute Compulsion

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E26

On tonight’s show:

  • Joe Umami makes a meze; celery root potato salad and roast aubergine, pepper and tomato with pomegrante syrup for Kitchen ASMR
  • Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

20:00 (08:00 pm) - Frozen Moments in Antiquity w/Joe Umami

A segment where I show photos and discuss some works of sculptural art I found compelling in the Antalya Archeological Museum in Türkeye. Trigger warning: there may be ancient nudity.

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

In tonight’s episode, I am the Night-Color Me Black, a small town is enveloped in blackness.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

22:30 (10:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: The Penguin (2024) w/Henchman 21

A 2024 HBO miniseries based on the DC Comics character Penguin & his rise to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
Starring: Collin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz.


Saturday

16 November 2024

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Marx on Money 1

18:30 (06:30 pm) - Preview to Saturday Night Theatre w/Susanna

Showcasing a 10 minute documentary on Tyrone Power and presenting a 20 minute documentary about the historical American Carny/Sideshow/Circus evolution. It’s very interesting and will enhance your viewing experience.

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Saturday Night Theatre w/Susanna

I’ll be presenting the original 1947 original version of the film noir classic Nightmare Alley chronicling the dark side of carny life. Starring Tyrone Power giving a critically acclaimed performance and well-known as his personal favorite role. It’s a tour-de-force performance, not to be missed. Featuring brilliant performances by his three female co-stars: Joan Blondell, Colleen Gray and Helen Walker. TCM considers this film among the most important American films to come out of the 1940’s.

21:00 (09:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

17 November 2024

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Marx on Money 1, Cont’d.

16:00 (04:00 pm) - Nightmare Alley Movie Analysis w/Susanna

An excellent historical “extra” movie analysis of the film/book Nightmare Alley.

16:30 (04:30 pm) - A Frozen Moment in Antiquity w/Joe Umami

A segment where I show photos and discuss some works of sculptural art I found compelling in the Antalya Archeological Museum in Türkeye. Trigger warning: there may be ancient nudity.

17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Star Trek Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

In tonight’s episode, The Naked Now, the Enterprise crew starts to a as act without inhibitions.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

Registration

Register for a slot on After Hours now.

After Hours #239, 4-10 Nov 2024

Monday

4 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: General Intellect

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Patriot (Season 1) w/Henchman 21

Ever wondered what happens when a secret agent moonlights as a folk singer? Join us for a quirky hour of espionage, awkward family dinners, and tunes that may or may not get you recruited into the CIA! With a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that even critics are baffled by this wild blend of comedy and drama.

Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let’s see if our hero can pull off the ultimate double life without getting caught (or singing out of tune)! Nominated for 2017 best comedy series.

Starring: Michael Dorman, Kurtwood Smith, Michael Chernus, Kathleen Munroe, Aliette Opheim, Chris Conrad, Terry O’Quinn, Debra Winger


Tuesday

5 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - The Madness Quickens: Election Night Watch Party

Whether you’re ready to celebrate, or looking for a place to hunker down until you get the “all clear” signal for democracy, Uncharted Blue is the place to be on Election Day! Join us beginning at 5 PM Eastern Time for commentary, community, and election results as they come in.

Hunter Lazzaro, Joan McCarter, Charles Jay, Laura Clawson, and Mark Sumner will all be on hand, along with special appearances from Barbara Morrill and Meteor Blades. Throughout the evening, we’ll be reacting to results, kicking back against conspiracy theories, and grimacing media misinformation. Plus, we’ll be watching some of the critical races in the Senate and the states that have propositions protecting women’s rights.

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

21:30 (09:30 pm) - (Tentative) Good Omens (2019) Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

A 2019 BBC fantasy-comedy about an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. Created by Neil Gaiman, based on his novel of the same name.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Benedict Cumberbatch


Wednesday

6 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: General Intellect, Cont’d.

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom


Thursday

7 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Sublation and Quantum Entanglement: A Philosophical Exploration

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

21:00 (9:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Fargo (2014) w/Henchman 21

A 2014 FX black comedy-crime drama series created by Noah Hawley and linked to the Coen brothers' 1996 film of the same name. Set amidst a late 1970’s mid-west mob war, havoc ensues from mis-navigating the fine lines in this thrilling Dakota/Minnesota set anthology.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Ted Danson.


Friday

8 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Sublation and Subsumption

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E25

On tonight’s show:

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

22:30 (10:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: The Penguin (2024) w/Henchman 21

A 2024 HBO miniseries based on the DC Comics character Penguin & his rise to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
Starring: Collin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz.


Saturday

9 November 2024

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Lectures 8 and 9 Capital Volume 2

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Saturday Night Theatre: Thunderheart w/Susanna

“The film is a loosely based fictional portrayal of events relating to the Wounded Knee incident in 1973,[2] when followers of the American Indian Movement seized the South Dakota town of Wounded Knee in protest against federal government policy regarding Native Americans.” (Wikipedia)

21:00 (09:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

10 November 2024

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Lectures 8 and 9 Capital Volume 2, Cont’d.

17:00 (05:00 pm) - A Star Trek Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

Registration

Register for a slot on After Hours now.

After Hours #238, 28 Oct - 3 Nov 2024

Monday

28 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Capital: Critique of Political Economy, Volume 1, Cont’d

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Patriot (Season 1) w/Henchman 21

Ever wondered what happens when a secret agent moonlights as a folk singer? Join us for a quirky hour of espionage, awkward family dinners, and tunes that may or may not get you recruited into the CIA! With a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that even critics are baffled by this wild blend of comedy and drama.

Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let’s see if our hero can pull off the ultimate double life without getting caught (or singing out of tune)! Nominated for 2017 best comedy series.

Starring: Michael Dorman, Kurtwood Smith, Michael Chernus, Kathleen Munroe, Aliette Opheim, Chris Conrad, Terry O’Quinn, Debra Winger


Tuesday

29 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Day 2 Text-to-Speech Test

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: The Secret of the Growing Gold by Bram Stoker

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Good Omens (2019) Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

A 2019 BBC fantasy-comedy about an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. Created by Neil Gaiman, based on his novel of the same name.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Benedict Cumberbatch


Wednesday

30 October 2024

10:30 (10:30 am) - Political Violence and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election w/The Soufan Center

As the nation approaches a pivotal election, the threat of domestic terrorism and political violence remains a significant concern. Nearly four years after the U.S. Capitol insurrection, societal polarization has only deepened, exacerbated by the spread of mis- and disinformation by state and nonstate actors. This escalating polarization poses an increased risk of violence toward vulnerable communities, including immigrants, Jewish and Muslim communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, in addition to government officials and law enforcement. Violent extremist groups – such as white supremacists, neo-Nazis, accelerationists, militias, and anarchists – are actively spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online to promote their propaganda, influence political leaders, and embed their narratives into mainstream political discourse.

Against the backdrop of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, as well as discussions held at the inaugural Global Summit on Terrorism and Political Violence hosted by The Soufan Center (TSC), this TSC webinar aims to examine the political violence threat landscape in the United States in the context of the upcoming presidential election, assess the risk of violence, and explore how state actors and violent extremists are capitalizing on and inflaming societal fissures to promulgate their narratives, advance their own agendas, interfere in the democratic process, and incite followers and others to violence.

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Re-Reading Marx in the Information Age

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

AGENDA: Sister Wendy Beckett And The Story of Painting (2 episodes)

Given the emotional turbulence all of us are going through right now as we approach Election Day, I thought it would be good to give our minds a rest and our hearts a lift by bringing that amazing diminutive British “nun historian “ Sister Wendy Beckett back for another enjoyable trip into art history. We will watch two segments from her wildly popular PBS “Story of Painting” series that aired on PBS during the 1990s.

Season 1, Episode 7: Revolution - Sister Wendy Beckett discusses English painting at the time of the Industrial Revolution, looks at art during the French Revolution, and visits Spain for the romantic genius of Goya.

Season 1, Episode 8: Impressions of Light - Sister Wendy Beckett explores the revolutionary art movement of Impressionism that began in Paris including art with a focus on some artwork by its major figures — from Manet to Van Gogh.


Thursday

31 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Continuing Re-Reading Marx in the Information Age

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

21:00 (9:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Fargo (2014) w/Henchman 21

A 2014 FX black comedy-crime drama series created by Noah Hawley and linked to the Coen brothers' 1996 film of the same name. Set amidst a late 1970’s mid-west mob war, havoc ensues from mis-navigating the fine lines in this thrilling Dakota/Minnesota set anthology.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Ted Danson.


Friday

1 November 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Operaismo

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E24

On tonight’s show:

  • For Día de Muertos commemorating the loss of Cameron, Joe Umami makes candied pumpkin a traditional Mexican and Turkish dessert for Kitchen ASMR
  • Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant or more
  • TAC week in review, week looking forward

20:30 (8:30 pm) - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)

In tonight’s episode, What’s in the Box, an unpleasant man gets his TV repaired by an unusual repairman.

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

22:30 (10:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: The Penguin (2024) w/Henchman 21

A 2024 HBO miniseries based on the DC Comics character Penguin & his rise to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
Starring: Collin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz.


Saturday

2 November 2024

12:00 (12:00 pm) - Saturday Morning Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

Britannia (2018)

A 2018 Sky UK historical fantasy drama set in 43AD as the Roman Imperial Army - determined & terrified in equal measure - returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia.
Starring: Kelly Reilly, David Morrissey, Zoë Wanamaker.

Hardy Bucks (2010)

A 2010 RTÉ Irish mockumentary following the fictional exploits of a group of twentysomething slackers living in small-town Ireland.

Frisky Dingo (2007)

A 2007 [as] adult animated mockumentary revolving around a supervillain named Killface & a superhero named Awesome X aka Xander Crews.
Starring: Adam Reed, Christian Danley, Killer Mike

14:00 (2:00 pm) - Free-Form Leader-less Reading, Writing and Whatever Workshop

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: The Fragment on Machines

19:00 (07:00 pm) - 1957 America: A Face in the Crowd demagogues are nothing new to America. w/Susanna

This outstanding film, a cautionary tale about the power of TV, penned by Budd Schulberg, again partnered with director Elia Kazan (they teamed for On the Waterfront) with extraordinary performances by Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Walter Matthau. Debut performances by Lee Remick and Tony Franciosa. View an excellent analysis of the film.

21:00 (09:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

3 October 2024

12:00 (12:00 pm) - Sunday Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

Animals (2016)

A 2016 HBO animated comedy anthology about the daily lives of fictional animals set to the backdrop of a recurring human arc, ie a corrupt mayor.

LOTR: The Rings of Power (2022)

A 2022 fantasy series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s history of middle earth.

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle

Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Donald Harris is not a Marxist

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Memorial Watch: Pack of Lies w/Susanna

In honor of Miss Teri Garr, we’ll be presenting the Cold War Thriller, Pack of Lies from 1987, starring Ellen Burstyn and Teri Garr in one of her finest performances. Set in 1961 England and based on a true story.

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following the film) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

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After Hours #237, 21-27 Oct 2024

Monday

21 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Is Xi Jinping a Marxist?

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (7:00 pm) - Reading and Writing Workshop w/Nancy M.

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

20:00 (08:00 pm) - The Funny Hour

Similar to the Bring the Music hour but with stand up and funny videos where the whole community participates.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Patriot (Season 1) w/Henchman 21

Ever wondered what happens when a secret agent moonlights as a folk singer? Join us for a quirky hour of espionage, awkward family dinners, and tunes that may or may not get you recruited into the CIA! With a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that even critics are baffled by this wild blend of comedy and drama.

Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let’s see if our hero can pull off the ultimate double life without getting caught (or singing out of tune)! Nominated for 2017 best comedy series.

Starring: Michael Dorman, Kurtwood Smith, Michael Chernus, Kathleen Munroe, Aliette Opheim, Chris Conrad, Terry O’Quinn, Debra Winger


Tuesday

22 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Fictions of Financialization Rethinking Speculation, Exploitation and Twenty-First-Century Capitalism

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00-20:30 (7:00-8:30 pm) - The Read Hour

Join the us every Tuesday for a short story discussion. See this week’s reading in the #the-read-hour channel on Discord.

This week’s reading: Poetry and Writings by Mosab Abu Toha

MOSAB ABU TOHA is a Palestinian poet, short-story writer, and essayist from Gaza. His first collection of poetry, Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry and won the Palestine Book Award, the American Book Award, and the Walcott Poetry Prize. Abu Toha is also the founder of the Edward Said Library in Gaza, which he hopes to rebuild. He recently won an Overseas Press Club Award for his “Letter from Gaza” columns for The New Yorker. Read more.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Good Omens (2019) Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

A 2019 BBC fantasy-comedy about an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. Created by Neil Gaiman, based on his novel of the same name.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Benedict Cumberbatch


Wednesday

23 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Gravity Attracts Apples But Not Rainbows.

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

20:30-21:30 (08:30 pm) - Spirituality and Activism w/Texas Tom

Open forum discussion tonight in Tom’s absence. Ask questions and share your thoughts.


Thursday

24 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Marx, Hegel and the Value Form

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Bring the News w/Whomever Brings It

If you come across an article or bit of news that you feel the group would find interesting read it aloud (or ask someone to) and open the floor to discussion.

21:00 (9:00 pm) - “Texas Tom” Webber’s Night Owl Roost

Please check #zoom-links channel on Discord for separate Zoom link.

21:30 (09:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: Fargo (2014) w/Henchman 21

A 2014 FX black comedy-crime drama series created by Noah Hawley and linked to the Coen brothers' 1996 film of the same name. Set amidst a late 1970’s mid-west mob war, havoc ensues from mis-navigating the fine lines in this thrilling Dakota/Minnesota set anthology.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Ted Danson.


Friday

25 October 2024

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li

Reading: Capital: Critique of Political Economy, Volume 1

Join us for a daily topical conversation about cultural and political economic research subjects plus discussion about scholarly articles posted to the TAC Discord server.

18:00 (06:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

19:00 (07:00 pm) - The After Hours Show S02E23

On tonight’s show:

20:30 (8:30 pm) - The Bad Seed w/CinemaTAC

22:00 (10:00 pm) - Open Dialogue

22:30 (10:30 pm) - Watch-a-long: The Penguin (2024) w/Henchman 21

A 2024 HBO miniseries based on the DC Comics character Penguin & his rise to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
Starring: Collin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz.


Saturday

26 October 2024

12:00 (12:00 pm) - Saturday Morning Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

Britannia (2018)

A 2018 Sky UK historical fantasy drama set in 43AD as the Roman Imperial Army - determined & terrified in equal measure - returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia.
Starring: Kelly Reilly, David Morrissey, Zoë Wanamaker.

Hardy Bucks (2010)

A 2010 RTÉ Irish mockumentary following the fictional exploits of a group of twentysomething slackers living in small-town Ireland.

Frisky Dingo (2007)

A 2007 [as] adult animated mockumentary revolving around a supervillain named Killface & a superhero named Awesome X aka Xander Crews.
Starring: Adam Reed, Christian Danley, Killer Mike

14:00 (2:00 pm) - Free-Form Leader-less Reading, Writing and Whatever Workshop

Bring any writing, old, new, fictional or factual, on any topic, poetry or prose, to read and discuss. For latest writing prompt see the #writing-workshop channel on the Discord.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - When The People Stand Up: 75 Years of the Chinese Revolution w/The People’s Forum

Seventy-five years ago, on October 1, 1949, the Chinese Revolution triumphed and millions of Chinese people ‘stood up’, signaling the beginning of a long journey of building socialism. In these 75 years, the people of China have taken the future into their own hands. Forging a new path forward meant overcoming legacies of war and imperialist exploitation, to embark on a process that would transform their country, and ultimately, the world.

The study of this revolutionary process raises pressing questions for those of us in struggle today. Together, we will study this revolutionary process, what led to victory in 1949, the various phases and changes since then, and China’s relationships with both the U.S. and the Third World. This course will raise important aspects about these 75 years of China’s process from revolutionary struggle to socialist modernization.

19:00 (07:00 pm) - Halloween Special: Night of the Demon (1957) w/Susanna

21:00 (09:00 pm) - Bring the Music

Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.


Sunday

27 October 2024

12:00 (12:00 pm) - Sunday Watch-a-long w/Henchman 21

Animals (2016)

A 2016 HBO animated comedy anthology about the daily lives of fictional animals set to the backdrop of a recurring human arc, ie a corrupt mayor.

LOTR: The Rings of Power (2022)

A 2022 fantasy series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s history of middle earth.

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Art Attack Zoom Group w/Texas Tom (separate Zoom)

14:00 (02:00 pm) - Hammer and Sickle

Join us for shop and garden help and discussion.

15:00 (03:00 pm) - Weekly Marx Reading Group

Reading: Capital: Critique of Political Economy, Volume 1, Cont’d.

17:00 (05:00 pm) - Election Film Night: The Manchurian Candidate (2004) w/Susanna

? pm - Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane

Note: all times are EST.

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