Alex A. Pagliuca
@alexpagliuca.bsky.social
Writer. Film lover. Horror evangelist. Anti-fascist. Night owl. Misfit toy. Pragmatic idealist, and skeptic at the same time. Autistic. AI is for suckers. All I want is to be an honest man and a good writer.
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We’re just about at year’s end. What was one of the dominant themes in horror 2025, and what does that say about the fears and anxieties of the people making and responding to them?
I have some ideas. Free to all.
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Im seeing a lot of talk about how weird it is that these rich and powerful men have perused sex the way they have. But the truth of the matter is that they don't peruse sex at all but rather power and control over other human beings...
February 3, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Im seeing a lot of talk about how weird it is that these rich and powerful men have perused sex the way they have. But the truth of the matter is that they don't peruse sex at all but rather power and control over other human beings...
Saving for later, because this seems interesting
FWIW, I thought Black Athena made a really compelling argument based in philology. Like, if someone wants to argue "it's in the text" they really should have to grapple with the erudite arguments about the corpus.
www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/black-athena...
www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/black-athena...
Black Athena
Black Athena, an audacious three-volume series, strikes at the heart of today's most heated culture wars. Martin Bernal challenges Eurocentric attitudes by calling into question conventional explanati...
www.rutgersuniversitypress.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Saving for later, because this seems interesting
The thing is, I come from the “real life” people Ricky is talking about, and high likelihood he would get punched in his jaw. I’m not saying it’s right, just that it’s true. This dough faced dipshit thinks he’s smart enough to have it both ways, and we’re smarter than he thinks we are.
Ricky Gervais calls out Grammy winners for making political acceptance speeches: "You're in no position to lecture the public about anything"
Ricky Gervais calls out Grammy winners for making political acceptance speeches: "You're in no position to lecture the public about anything"
Gervais cited his own 2020 Golden Globes monologue, in which he urged winners not to use their acceptance speeches "as a platform to make a political speech."
decider.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:23 AM
The thing is, I come from the “real life” people Ricky is talking about, and high likelihood he would get punched in his jaw. I’m not saying it’s right, just that it’s true. This dough faced dipshit thinks he’s smart enough to have it both ways, and we’re smarter than he thinks we are.
It is probably partially the terribleness of the masculinity I have been indoctrinate into and partially the truth, but this idea that there aren’t heart stoppingly beautiful women of every “race” and ethnic variety is one of the dumbest things I have encountered in this life.
February 3, 2026 at 3:10 AM
It is probably partially the terribleness of the masculinity I have been indoctrinate into and partially the truth, but this idea that there aren’t heart stoppingly beautiful women of every “race” and ethnic variety is one of the dumbest things I have encountered in this life.
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I refuse to give over the vibrant world of fiction, especially genre fiction, to the "well in the REAL version" pedants. Y'all can't have it.
There's a whole other section of the library y'all might want to check out.
There's a whole other section of the library y'all might want to check out.
February 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
I refuse to give over the vibrant world of fiction, especially genre fiction, to the "well in the REAL version" pedants. Y'all can't have it.
There's a whole other section of the library y'all might want to check out.
There's a whole other section of the library y'all might want to check out.
Maybe I’m a sucker, but if Lupita smiled and said please, I would try to fight all of y’all. I would lose, I’m sure. That’s absolutely not the point though.
yeah but...
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Maybe I’m a sucker, but if Lupita smiled and said please, I would try to fight all of y’all. I would lose, I’m sure. That’s absolutely not the point though.
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DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
After Border Patrol shot two people in Portland, DHS claimed they were "vicious gang members" tied to a past shooting.
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
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FIRED? Who gives a fuck about “fired”?!? How about “send them to jail for life”? And I mean ALL of ‘em.
February 3, 2026 at 2:31 AM
FIRED? Who gives a fuck about “fired”?!? How about “send them to jail for life”? And I mean ALL of ‘em.
If they so not understand the difference between rights and privileges, I will not vote for them. They’ve had more than enough time to learn and figure this out. It’s willful ignorance at this point, and I am not interested in hearing any bullshit.
Me, tired, tapping the sign
USian trans people aren't telling you they won't vote for Gavin Newsom to cause you distress and despair.
USian trans people are telling you they won't vote for Gavin Newsom so you don't vote for his transphobic ass in the primaries.
They are giving you actionable information.
USian trans people are telling you they won't vote for Gavin Newsom so you don't vote for his transphobic ass in the primaries.
They are giving you actionable information.
February 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
If they so not understand the difference between rights and privileges, I will not vote for them. They’ve had more than enough time to learn and figure this out. It’s willful ignorance at this point, and I am not interested in hearing any bullshit.
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maybe this time we can finally internalize that anyone who whines about stuff like “sjws” or “wokeness” is either doing so because they have fucked up motives or because they listen to too many people who do
crazy that basically every person complaining about "woke overreach" over the last 12 years is also in the epstein emails being like "thanks for the pussy, jeff ;)"
February 3, 2026 at 1:58 AM
maybe this time we can finally internalize that anyone who whines about stuff like “sjws” or “wokeness” is either doing so because they have fucked up motives or because they listen to too many people who do
Of all the things in the history of the world that definitely did not happen - this is the pinnacle.
February 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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This is incredibly harrowing to read. So many people failed her; time and time again.
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
She Was the Jane Doe in R. Kelly's Infamous Tape. Now, 'I'm Here Today as Reshona'
In her first-ever interview, Reshona Landfair, the girl in R. Kelly's infamous tape, discusses the singer's abuse and her long road to healing.
www.rollingstone.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 AM
This is incredibly harrowing to read. So many people failed her; time and time again.
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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I've had Proud Boys show up to my home, men post my address while I was pregnant and promise to kill me once the baby came out.
I was SWATted while I was home alone with a newborn, three weeks after a C-section.
I was SWATted while I was home alone with a newborn, three weeks after a C-section.
February 2, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I've had Proud Boys show up to my home, men post my address while I was pregnant and promise to kill me once the baby came out.
I was SWATted while I was home alone with a newborn, three weeks after a C-section.
I was SWATted while I was home alone with a newborn, three weeks after a C-section.
Look, if you can find a rich person who wants me to go around the country beating down terrible white men… I might be into that. We can talk details, okay?
February 3, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Look, if you can find a rich person who wants me to go around the country beating down terrible white men… I might be into that. We can talk details, okay?
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ICE was stealing equipment from the Islip Long Island fire department and a Islip Forward member documented it. ICE tried to arrest the community member but the firemen said “I don’t think so” www.islipforward.org
February 2, 2026 at 5:32 PM
ICE was stealing equipment from the Islip Long Island fire department and a Islip Forward member documented it. ICE tried to arrest the community member but the firemen said “I don’t think so” www.islipforward.org
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What if I told you that you aren’t burnt out, you’re exploited and ChatGPT is just a beer back to the shot??!
Is ChatGPT Actually Reducing Burnout Or Adding To It?
Is ChatGPT Reducing Burnout or Creating New Stress at Work
New research shows ChatGPT can reduce burnout but also create dependency stress and new mental load risks for workers and leaders.
www.forbes.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:05 AM
What if I told you that you aren’t burnt out, you’re exploited and ChatGPT is just a beer back to the shot??!
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Gov. Josh Shapiro called District Attorney Larry Krasner's comparison of ICE agents to Nazis "abhorrent." Krasner responded that Shapiro is "not meeting the moment."
Philly DA Larry Krasner says ‘don’t be a wimp’ after Gov. Josh Shapiro decried his comparison of ICE agents to Nazis
www.inquirer.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Gov. Josh Shapiro called District Attorney Larry Krasner's comparison of ICE agents to Nazis "abhorrent." Krasner responded that Shapiro is "not meeting the moment."
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Sloppy redactions in Epstein documents are traumatizing survivors, @lawofruby.bsky.social reports.
Must-read @ms.now:
Must-read @ms.now:
Sloppy redactions in Epstein documents are traumatizing survivors
An abuse survivor whose sensitive personal information was released in latest drop calls the Justice Department’s mishap “profoundly distressing.”
www.ms.now
February 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Sloppy redactions in Epstein documents are traumatizing survivors, @lawofruby.bsky.social reports.
Must-read @ms.now:
Must-read @ms.now:
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sounds like they should quit.
ICE Employees Vent on Reddit, Saying They're Not Getting Paid and Still No Insurance Despite Promises
Staff claim promised bonuses and insurance have failed to materialise, with some reporting they cannot afford medical care for sick children
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-employee...
Staff claim promised bonuses and insurance have failed to materialise, with some reporting they cannot afford medical care for sick children
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-employee...
ICE employees on Reddit complain about late salaries and missing insurance, despite promises made upon hiring
ICE employees have reported delayed pay and missing health insurance on Reddit, while critics question how staff tolerate dangerous duties for little or no compensation.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 10:21 PM
sounds like they should quit.
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It’s a national crisis that no one wants to fuck these guys though
University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
‘Fell the enemies:’ Illini Republicans support ICE amid killings - The Daily Illini
In a post that included a graphic of a presumed officer holding a gun to someone's head, Illini Republicans stated that they “stand with ICE."
dailyillini.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM
It’s a national crisis that no one wants to fuck these guys though
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Tapir timeline cleanse!!! Happy first birthday Ume!
From a tiny watermelon to 523 pounds of tapir, Ume the Malayan tapir is officially ONE! 🎉 What began as a 24-pound bundle of squeaks and spots has grown into a curious, confident tapir, stealing hearts every step of the way. 💗 Happy first birthday, Ume! We love you! ❤️
February 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Tapir timeline cleanse!!! Happy first birthday Ume!
The best way for Dr. Oz to help anyone, at all, is for him to fall down those steps in Georgetown, ASAP.
Dr Oz on rural healthcare: "There's no question about it, whether you want it or not -- the best way to help some of these communities is gonna be AI-based avatars"
February 2, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The best way for Dr. Oz to help anyone, at all, is for him to fall down those steps in Georgetown, ASAP.
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They’re gonna have interns trying cases
Star Tribune - Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota US Attorney's Office. www.startribune.com/ice-raids...
The latest: Eight more federal prosecutors set to leave the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office
The recent wave of departures follows the mass exodus of six veteran prosecutors last month who quit in protest of recent directives from the U.S. Department of Justice.
www.startribune.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:59 PM
They’re gonna have interns trying cases
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Every time Musk talks like this he's trying to distract attention from "never even done a manned mission to Earth orbit or anything even unmanned beyond, but spent more than the cost of the Apollo program ruining Twitter"
Oh my gd.
Musk is fucking insane with this quoted sentence from the press release on SpaceX acquiring xAI.
"This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI's mission: scaling to make a sentient sun to understand the Universe."
(full press release in images)
Musk is fucking insane with this quoted sentence from the press release on SpaceX acquiring xAI.
"This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI's mission: scaling to make a sentient sun to understand the Universe."
(full press release in images)
February 2, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Every time Musk talks like this he's trying to distract attention from "never even done a manned mission to Earth orbit or anything even unmanned beyond, but spent more than the cost of the Apollo program ruining Twitter"
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Given the news drop of elite institution in the Epstein files, I hesitate to say this about *any* institution but…if Harvard continues to hold out, it will matter. Something that he cannot buy. Nominally anyway.
The Trump administration is no longer trying to get cash from Harvard as it seeks a settlement. At this point, the White House seems happy to get a signature on anything they can call a compact.
Trump Drops Demand for Cash From Harvard After Stiff Resistance
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Given the news drop of elite institution in the Epstein files, I hesitate to say this about *any* institution but…if Harvard continues to hold out, it will matter. Something that he cannot buy. Nominally anyway.