#Hackers was released 29 years ago (15 September 1995).
Next year, it's the 30th birthday. How can we celebrate here at the Fediverse? I'll start:
- Group watch of the movie
- WipeOut competition
- Forget the fediverse, just go rollerblading
- (any ideas?)
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Trying to see if this movie is child appropriate before I watch it with my son.
"The anti-authoritarian culture of computer hacking is glorified, and little distinction is made between harmless pranks and destructive viruses."
Perfect.
The cult classic #Hackers was released 29 years ago.
"On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 33% based on reviews from 46 critics."
Hmph.
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Ok, let's bring this home. One of the biggest gaps is that Massive Attack's Protection appears in a very critical scene, but is notably missing from the soundtrack. It's my playlist and I'll include it anyway.
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It's not the highest-energy track on the soundtrack, but I can't think of one that more defines the whole album than Orbital's Halcyon and On and On. Probably my favorite song of all time.
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So many iconic tracks, where to go next? I think it's about time to bring in The Prodigy! They have two tracks on this soundtrack - most folks would have known them primarily for Firestarter, but before that they were generally less dark, a more traditional electronica act:
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On a powerhouse of electronic tracks, Leftfield's Open Up is another stand-out song on the Hackers soundtrack:
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Yes, I *am* dressed for the occasion #HackersDay #HackThePlanet
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Let's get this party started! No, we're not holding back the best for last, we're starting with the best track on the whole soundtrack! Underworld's Cowgirl totally changed my world - it was my first time hearing this kind of electronica and I was *obsessed.* Still am.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR8YmxDIYNQ
(I'll be posting more versions of this song throughout the day, though. ;)
Friends - it's HACKERS DAY!!!!!
My favorite day of the year! A reminder of all of the various forms of hacking - whether it's hacking code or hacking bureaucracy. Today is a day to actively find things you can make better, by using your 1337 skillz.
We'll also be visiting the Hackers movie soundtrack today for #FridayPlaylist in honor of the 28th anniversary of it's release.
Find something to hack today!
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