movies

1751 – Synchronic (2019)

timespace coordinates: 2019 (+) New Orleans

Synchronic is a 2019 American science fiction horror film directed and produced by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead and written by Benson. It stars Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. (wiki)

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Two New Orleans paramedics’ lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

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movies

1742 – WW84 (2020)

timespace coordinates: Washington, D.C. 1984 (during the Cold War)

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Wonder Woman 1984 (stylized as WW84) is a 2020 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Wonder Woman. It is the sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman and the ninth installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

The film is directed by Patty Jenkins from a script she wrote with Geoff Johns and David Callaham. Gal Gadot stars as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, alongside Chris PineKristen WiigPedro PascalRobin Wright, Connie Nielsen and Lilly Aspell.

The film follows Diana and her past love Steve Trevor as they face off against Max Lord and Cheetah. (wiki)

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In Greek mythology, the Amazon Asteria was one of those slain by Hercules when he came to Themyscira to take Hippolyta’s girdle as one of his famous Labors.   Asteria is also the name of the Greek goddess of stars.

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1727 – Machine Mandate universe by Benjanun Sriduangkaew (novels and short stories)

Benjanun Sriduangkaew (on Goodreads)
Blog of Benjanun Sriduangkaew https://beekian.wordpress.com/
“Benjanun Sriduangkaew writes love letters to strange cities, beautiful bugs, and the future. Her work has appeared in Tor.com, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Phantasm Japan, The Dark, and year’s bests. She has been shortlisted for the Campbell Award for Best New Writer and her debut novella Scale-Bright has been nominated for the British SF Association Award.” (Clarkesworld Magazine description)
The Machine Mandate
A space opera universe where artificial intelligences have achieved independence from humanity and formed the collective known as the Mandate. All titles are standalones and have different protagonists (all of whom are lesbians), though some recurring characters appear throughout. (from beekian.wordpress.com)
Machine’s Last Testament (novel)
Where Machines Run with Gold (free short story with the same characters from Now Will Machines Hollow the Beast)
Then Will the Sun Rise Alabaster (short story with the same characters from Now Will Machines Hollow the Beast)
Made of Knives (free short story with the same characters from And Shall Machines Surrender)
And Shall Machines Surrender (novella)
Now Will Machines Hollow the Beast (novella)
documentary

1711 – The Longest War (2020 documentary)

This documentary feature unpacks the human stories and drama behind America’s involvement in Afghanistan, now the longest war in U.S. history.  (imdb)

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1710 – Afghanistan: The Great Game (documentary | TV mini-series 2012)

Afghanistan: The Great Game – A Personal View by Rory Stewart is a 2012 documentary in two parts written and presented by Rory Stewart that tells the story of foreign intervention by BritainRussia, and the United States in Afghanistan from the 19th century to the present day. (wiki)

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movies

1707

Honest Thief (2020)

timespace coordinates: 2018 Boston

Honest Thief is a 2020 American action-thriller film directed by Mark Williams. The film stars Liam NeesonKate WalshJai CourtneyJeffrey DonovanAnthony Ramos and Robert Patrick, and follows a former bank robber who turns himself into authorities, only to be set up by them. (wiki)

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Blacklight (2022)

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Blacklight is a 2022 American action film directed and co-written by Mark Williams. The film stars Liam Neeson as an FBI operative who gets involved in a government conspiracy; Emmy Raver-LampmanTaylor John Smith, and Aidan Quinn also star. (wiki)

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