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.

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