Andy Roddick
@aroddick.bsky.social
Associate prof @ McMaster; Andean Archaeologist; Bolivia; Dad; Photographer; Cyclist, Music. roddick_a@mstdn.social Opinions mine not of my employer.
The Brazilian film "Secret Agent" - highly recommended. A head scratcher in many ways, but also much to mull on.
February 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The Brazilian film "Secret Agent" - highly recommended. A head scratcher in many ways, but also much to mull on.
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With headlines that the University of Alberta will "abandon race-based" admissions policies, remember that anti-EDI framing is designed to make it seem like the pre-EDI status quo is somehow 'neutral'. In reality, by abandoning sensible EDI policies, institutions are *doing* race-based admissions.
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
With headlines that the University of Alberta will "abandon race-based" admissions policies, remember that anti-EDI framing is designed to make it seem like the pre-EDI status quo is somehow 'neutral'. In reality, by abandoning sensible EDI policies, institutions are *doing* race-based admissions.
Good lord, missed this one from Peter. His photos are stunning!
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Good lord, missed this one from Peter. His photos are stunning!
Simple, clear, and to the point 👏
AOC: We all saw the performance Bondi had. She was screaming and crashing, and I think it’s because she knows she is implicated in a massive cover-up to protect a ring of pedophiles through:
February 12, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Simple, clear, and to the point 👏
Sorry @tomnorthfilm.bsky.social and @peterdurst.bsky.social , I think I've asked this before but can't find where: Retina iic or iiic? I'm seeing a couple in the same price neighbourhood, and you both seem so smitten about them. (Considering traveling with my Mamiya 6 and a smaller 35mm folder).
February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Sorry @tomnorthfilm.bsky.social and @peterdurst.bsky.social , I think I've asked this before but can't find where: Retina iic or iiic? I'm seeing a couple in the same price neighbourhood, and you both seem so smitten about them. (Considering traveling with my Mamiya 6 and a smaller 35mm folder).
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If Bad Bunny can cover the history of Puerto Rico, colonialism, transatlantic slavery, hemispheric consciousness, as well as contemporary life and politics in under 14 minutes, you can do your 15- or 20-minute conference presentation with time to spare.
February 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
If Bad Bunny can cover the history of Puerto Rico, colonialism, transatlantic slavery, hemispheric consciousness, as well as contemporary life and politics in under 14 minutes, you can do your 15- or 20-minute conference presentation with time to spare.
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This is a instant clapback classic
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 AM
This is a instant clapback classic
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Disturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Disturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming
Today, sick of winter. Snap somewhere in eastern Quebec, May 2025. 📷Pentax 67. #believeinfilm
February 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Today, sick of winter. Snap somewhere in eastern Quebec, May 2025. 📷Pentax 67. #believeinfilm
This all reminds me of the Tony Hawk documentary- where a middle age man is absolutely destroying himself for no reason other than hubris.
I'm sorry (and, yes, awful that's she's badly hurt) but if you blow out your ACL the week before, it's hardly modeling responsible behaviour to youngsters to then push through it...
... with inevitable results. 😧
#WinterOlympics
... with inevitable results. 😧
#WinterOlympics
February 8, 2026 at 12:46 PM
This all reminds me of the Tony Hawk documentary- where a middle age man is absolutely destroying himself for no reason other than hubris.
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Goddamn let's make this an Olympic event!
February 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Goddamn let's make this an Olympic event!
Facts.
I can't paint. I can't make graphic art. I can't play an instrument. I simply accept that if I want that to change, so I can make art, I'd have to commit to learning. Like a grown up.
Come the fuck on.
Come the fuck on.
February 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Facts.
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The thing about using generative AI to do creative work is that we can't stop you but we do get to make fun of you for it and that's not colonialism that's not being a fucking tool.
February 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The thing about using generative AI to do creative work is that we can't stop you but we do get to make fun of you for it and that's not colonialism that's not being a fucking tool.
What does "nation-building" actually mean at this moment, if Stats Can and archives are being cut? Just the military-industrial-ai complex, or are there other elements that are critical to a future Canada?
Thread. Yet more concerning decisions by the Carney government.
Archives matter - but not to the Carney government. Canada has only ONE federal funding program for community archives, and they just killed it. Gone.
@wgreaves.bsky.social
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February 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
What does "nation-building" actually mean at this moment, if Stats Can and archives are being cut? Just the military-industrial-ai complex, or are there other elements that are critical to a future Canada?
Thread. Yet more concerning decisions by the Carney government.
Archives matter - but not to the Carney government. Canada has only ONE federal funding program for community archives, and they just killed it. Gone.
@wgreaves.bsky.social
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
@wgreaves.bsky.social
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
February 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Thread. Yet more concerning decisions by the Carney government.
Nate and I played 3 hours of shinny hockey last week. The next day, we both were reminded that we are truly middle aged. Snapped with the 📷Bronica ETSi and trix before the aches and pains kicked in #believeinfilm
February 6, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Nate and I played 3 hours of shinny hockey last week. The next day, we both were reminded that we are truly middle aged. Snapped with the 📷Bronica ETSi and trix before the aches and pains kicked in #believeinfilm
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I think it should probably be a bigger story that the president of the United States is a raving lunatic
Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast: "We hit 'em. And we want to hit 'em right, sir, and we want to hit them from the top! East, west, north, south. Sir, they won't know what the hell! And we'll knock them out. We did it politically correct. Five years."
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I think it should probably be a bigger story that the president of the United States is a raving lunatic
Wild. It is EXACTLY like university administrators approach.
Canada did a consultation on a new national AI strategy, formed an expert task force to write 32 reports, then used AI to analyze the responses & reports. The result is a summary that strings together 100s of vague action items & flattens nuance and policy trade-offs into false consensus
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Wild. It is EXACTLY like university administrators approach.
So. Many. Great. Albums. (Also, I’m old)
Good evening, and welcome.
In a moment, I will reveal the first albums entered into the Best Album of 2001 tournament. From January 17th to January 31st, nominations were open via Google Form. Voters were asked to provide a list of every album they wished to nominate.
In a moment, I will reveal the first albums entered into the Best Album of 2001 tournament. From January 17th to January 31st, nominations were open via Google Form. Voters were asked to provide a list of every album they wished to nominate.
February 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
So. Many. Great. Albums. (Also, I’m old)
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Aesop Rock, LABOR DAYS
February 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Aesop Rock, LABOR DAYS
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Destroyer, STREETHAWK: A SEDUCTION
February 5, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Destroyer, STREETHAWK: A SEDUCTION
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Four Tet, PAUSE
February 5, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Four Tet, PAUSE
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Low, THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
February 5, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Low, THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
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The Microphones, THE GLOW PT. 2
February 5, 2026 at 12:45 AM
The Microphones, THE GLOW PT. 2