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Turning an old school in Indiana into a home

The coolest home in Indiana.

I’ve been following this family’s journey in converting an old school in Indiana into a huge single-family home ever since the height of the pandemic lockdown. It is one of the coolest architectural transformations and re-use cases I’ve ever seen. It has taken the family years to get this transformation done and in September 2024 they finally moved in to their place in Indiana.

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Stolen Kingdom: The story of theft and mischief at Disney World

What happens behind the scenes at Walt Disney World?

A new film from White Lake Productions and Bright Sun Films called Stolen Kingdom is screening today in Los Angeles and the premise is quite extraordinary.

Stolen Kingdom is a documentary that delves into the history of mischief, scandal, and theft at Walt Disney World, ultimately leading to the theft of an animatronic valued at nearly half a million dollars. The film features key figures from the park’s underground exploration community, each sharing their unique stories. As the narrative unfolds, early pranks and antics are shown to have inspired more recent crimes, culminating in a true crime mystery. What begins as a tale of friendship and passion ends with one lingering question: Who stole Buzzy?

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NYC's San Juan Hill, before it became Lincoln Center

A NYC neighborhood lost to gentrification.

Lincoln Center recently acknowledged its role in the displacement of an entire neighborhood in NYC with the screening of a film called San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood, directed by Stanley Nelson.

This 60-minute film has a very limited release and I’m trying to find a place to watch it. For now, enjoy this trailer for the film.

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