After Hours #242, 26 Nov - 1 Dec 2024
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Monday⌗
26 November 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Marx Basu Rent
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⌗
27 November 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Marx on Ground Rent
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: Impatient Griselda by Margaret Atwood
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⌗
28 November 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: More Marx on Ground Rent, 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⌗
29 November 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Marx on Signs
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)
- (Tentative) Talking Türkeye w/Joe Umami
Where I show some photos and give hitchhiking tips when traveling in Türkeye and try to get cheap laughs at other foolish travel faux pas I am guilty of.
19:00 (07:00 pm)
- The Last Waltz w/Bruce
At the last minute I had the idea of screening Last Waltz. It’s a thanksgivings day film and a personal tradition to watch on thanksgiving day.
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⌗
30 November 2024
17:00 (05:00 pm)
- Dis & Datinformation w/Ann Li
Reading: Marx and Signs, 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.
18:00 (06:00 pm)
- Open Dialogue
19:00 (07:00 pm)
- The After Hours Show S02E28
On tonight’s show:
- Joe Umami talks about visiting a 2000 year old spa and shrivelled plums for Kitchen ASMR
- Ann Li updates us on Ukraine and blesses us with a rant
- TAC week in review, week looking forward
20:30 (8:30 pm)
- A Guided Tour of the Twilight Zone w/Prof. Jon (Donate)
This week Caesar and Me a man late of Ireland is talked into some bad ideas.
22:00 (10:00 pm)
- (Tentative) A Frozen Moment in Antiquity w/Joe Umami
Photos and discussion of my visit to the damn near 2000 year old spa city Hieropolis and the unique geographical features, travertines, created by the thermal spring waters.
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⌗
30 November 2024
11:00 (11:00 am)
- From Lebanon to Palestine: Land, Memory and Liberation w/The People’s Forum
Panel discussion with: Speakers: Rania Khalek, Ghadi Francis, Dr. Jamila J. Ghaddar, Dr. Rami Zurayk. Co-Conversants: Dr. Rana Sukarieh, Dr. Manal Hamzeh.
15:00 (03:00 pm)
- Weekly Marx Reading Group
Reading: Pierre Bourdieu’s Capital Explained
19:00 (07:00 pm)
- Saturday Night Theatre: The Hospital w/Susanna
Presenting the 1971 black comedy The Hospital, written by Paddy Chayefsky and starring George C. Scott and Diana Rigg. Oscar-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky satirizing the Medical Industry as he will do later to the Television Industry in “Network”.
21:00 (09:00 pm)
- Bring the Music
Bring tunes you want to share, check #music Discord channel for this week’s theme.
Sunday⌗
1 December 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 Vol.I Notes
17:00 (05:00 pm)
- A Star Trek Watch Party & Discussion w/Prof. Jon
? pm
- Sunday Soul Social (Following Star Trek) w/Lane
Note: all times are EST.
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