Chance Shirley
@crewless.bsky.social
Nerd. Occasional filmmaker. Part-time musician. Devil Dinosaur fan. Mayor of Simpleton/King of Wishful Thinking. Enemy of the state (again).
Top 15% due to some lucky guesses.
Vulture Cinematrix No. 691: Feb 15, 2026
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2491
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Vulture Cinematrix No. 691: Feb 15, 2026
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2491
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Play at:
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Cinematrix No. 691: February 15, 2026
Can you name a Rami Malek movie released between 2005 and 2026?
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February 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Top 15% due to some lucky guesses.
Vulture Cinematrix No. 691: Feb 15, 2026
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2491
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Play at:
vulture.com/vulturecinem...
Vulture Cinematrix No. 691: Feb 15, 2026
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2491
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Play at:
vulture.com/vulturecinem...
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Food: "American food" is the punchline to a joke. And it's not like there isn't a lot of excellent food in America, but it is literally a PUNCHLINE.
Oh, but there's a culture where it's even more a punchline: English-Scots-Irish.
Oh, but there's a culture where it's even more a punchline: English-Scots-Irish.
February 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Food: "American food" is the punchline to a joke. And it's not like there isn't a lot of excellent food in America, but it is literally a PUNCHLINE.
Oh, but there's a culture where it's even more a punchline: English-Scots-Irish.
Oh, but there's a culture where it's even more a punchline: English-Scots-Irish.
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Name two American composers. Who are the first two that come to mind?
Probably Scott Joplin and Aaron Copland. An African-American who studied Bach and a Jew who studied with Boulanger in France (and was heavily influenced by jazz.)
This idea of an English-Scots-Irish culture is absolutely absurd.
Probably Scott Joplin and Aaron Copland. An African-American who studied Bach and a Jew who studied with Boulanger in France (and was heavily influenced by jazz.)
This idea of an English-Scots-Irish culture is absolutely absurd.
February 15, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Name two American composers. Who are the first two that come to mind?
Probably Scott Joplin and Aaron Copland. An African-American who studied Bach and a Jew who studied with Boulanger in France (and was heavily influenced by jazz.)
This idea of an English-Scots-Irish culture is absolutely absurd.
Probably Scott Joplin and Aaron Copland. An African-American who studied Bach and a Jew who studied with Boulanger in France (and was heavily influenced by jazz.)
This idea of an English-Scots-Irish culture is absolutely absurd.
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There's Shakespeare and Milton. Those are culturally incredibly important. But let me tell you something, these White Nationalists ain't talkin' 'bout Shakespeare and Milton. They aren't talking about Purcell or Wordsworth.
They're just talking.
They're just talking.
February 15, 2026 at 8:18 PM
There's Shakespeare and Milton. Those are culturally incredibly important. But let me tell you something, these White Nationalists ain't talkin' 'bout Shakespeare and Milton. They aren't talking about Purcell or Wordsworth.
They're just talking.
They're just talking.
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We fought both world wars as a multi-ethnic and multi-culture society (even WITH the segregation of the armed forces.)
The greatest cultural achievements of the US are West African music and an Eastern European Jewish theater tradition mixed with modern technology.
The greatest cultural achievements of the US are West African music and an Eastern European Jewish theater tradition mixed with modern technology.
February 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
We fought both world wars as a multi-ethnic and multi-culture society (even WITH the segregation of the armed forces.)
The greatest cultural achievements of the US are West African music and an Eastern European Jewish theater tradition mixed with modern technology.
The greatest cultural achievements of the US are West African music and an Eastern European Jewish theater tradition mixed with modern technology.
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English-Scotts-Irish culture is worth fighting for? What is that culture? Is it music? I mean, how much do you listen to traditional music of the British Isles rather than (say) rock and roll or Viennese music?
Musical theater? That was pretty much invented by Jews on 2nd Ave.
Food? LOL. No.
Musical theater? That was pretty much invented by Jews on 2nd Ave.
Food? LOL. No.
Yes, that’s why my family left Germany because they really wanted to go to Great Britain and sort of missed it by thaaat much
February 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
English-Scotts-Irish culture is worth fighting for? What is that culture? Is it music? I mean, how much do you listen to traditional music of the British Isles rather than (say) rock and roll or Viennese music?
Musical theater? That was pretty much invented by Jews on 2nd Ave.
Food? LOL. No.
Musical theater? That was pretty much invented by Jews on 2nd Ave.
Food? LOL. No.
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this is so good even if getting me to hang out IRL is usually harder than standing in the corner of a circular room
need to make everyone in San Francisco watch this video every morning and every night
February 15, 2026 at 6:58 PM
this is so good even if getting me to hang out IRL is usually harder than standing in the corner of a circular room
I need to make an “American culture only exists because of immigrants, people of color, and queer people” sign so I can tap it regularly.
1/3 What Musk is really referring to here is, of course “race” - that construct that served to define the hierarchies of wealth & power structured by modern colonialism. Like other far right racists though, he uses the word “culture” as a seemingly less pernicious synonym.
February 15, 2026 at 8:17 PM
I need to make an “American culture only exists because of immigrants, people of color, and queer people” sign so I can tap it regularly.
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The pharmaceutical industry has massive lobbying and advertising resources. Yet they - and the larger medical industry - have refused to engage in the broad war being waged by the Trump administration against public health. Crickets.
Today as always, @citizencohn.bsky.social is a must read. Here he is on the massive danger to public health of the latest anti-vax actions by Trump’s and RFK’s FDA.
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
This Is What Destroying the Vaccine Market Looks Like
A shocking move by RFK Jr.’s team has the industry spooked—for good reason.
open.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
The pharmaceutical industry has massive lobbying and advertising resources. Yet they - and the larger medical industry - have refused to engage in the broad war being waged by the Trump administration against public health. Crickets.
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Tubi is can't stop won't stop with its leveling up, and is utterly pantsing all other pay-for-it streamer options
In cartoon news, Tubi just revealed practically the entirety of the classic Warner Bros/Hanna-Barbera/Cartoon Network library is coming to the platform this March.
For those who don't wanna visit the bird site, here's the full list of what's coming.
For those who don't wanna visit the bird site, here's the full list of what's coming.
February 15, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Tubi is can't stop won't stop with its leveling up, and is utterly pantsing all other pay-for-it streamer options
Super Friends! Yes yes yes. Praise Tubi.
In cartoon news, Tubi just revealed practically the entirety of the classic Warner Bros/Hanna-Barbera/Cartoon Network library is coming to the platform this March.
For those who don't wanna visit the bird site, here's the full list of what's coming.
For those who don't wanna visit the bird site, here's the full list of what's coming.
February 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Super Friends! Yes yes yes. Praise Tubi.
So I was 19 in 1990, and I was slow to get into the alternative/college rock revolution. So I probably spent a lot of 1990 listening to this album from 1989.
February 15, 2026 at 5:21 PM
So I was 19 in 1990, and I was slow to get into the alternative/college rock revolution. So I probably spent a lot of 1990 listening to this album from 1989.
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Dusting off the Deep Space Valenines
February 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Dusting off the Deep Space Valenines
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“The Love Boat” (on Paramount+) is a glorious comfort watch, along the lines of “Columbo”.
As Valentine's Day approaches, I have a confession.
I recently started watching "The Love Boat" from the beginning. I'd never seen a single episode before and I don't just like it, I love it.
This show has everything! 1/3
I recently started watching "The Love Boat" from the beginning. I'd never seen a single episode before and I don't just like it, I love it.
This show has everything! 1/3
February 14, 2026 at 9:04 PM
“The Love Boat” (on Paramount+) is a glorious comfort watch, along the lines of “Columbo”.
Absolutely incredible. I am crying from laughing at this.
February 15, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Absolutely incredible. I am crying from laughing at this.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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I worked for 15+ years as an NYC divorce paralegal & got to know 60 Centre St, where divorce paperwork is filed, like a second home. It’s dank, depressing.
Then I got married across the street and it was like an alternate universe. Bright, clean, joyful. The DMV of Love, my wife calls it.
Then I got married across the street and it was like an alternate universe. Bright, clean, joyful. The DMV of Love, my wife calls it.
NYCers: If you've never had occasion to be at the NYC Marriage Bureau when a bunch of couples are marrying, I recommend it with all my heart. It is one of the most joyous things imaginable and an instant reminder that the city is both unbelievably diverse and bursting with hope and optimism.
Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
February 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I worked for 15+ years as an NYC divorce paralegal & got to know 60 Centre St, where divorce paperwork is filed, like a second home. It’s dank, depressing.
Then I got married across the street and it was like an alternate universe. Bright, clean, joyful. The DMV of Love, my wife calls it.
Then I got married across the street and it was like an alternate universe. Bright, clean, joyful. The DMV of Love, my wife calls it.
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Many others have said this, but it's just so refreshing to have an NYC mayor who absolutely loves everything about the city and all it has to offer its residents.
Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
February 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Many others have said this, but it's just so refreshing to have an NYC mayor who absolutely loves everything about the city and all it has to offer its residents.
I love TCM, but I wish they’d cancel Woody Allen like the rest of the civilized world.
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (2011) — 2:00 pm ET — 1h 34m
(31 Days of Oscar: Oscar Goes to Paris)
Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kurt Fuller; directed by Woody Allen
A nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to 1920s Paris everyday at midnight.
#TCM #TCMParty
(31 Days of Oscar: Oscar Goes to Paris)
Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kurt Fuller; directed by Woody Allen
A nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to 1920s Paris everyday at midnight.
#TCM #TCMParty
31 Days of Oscar: Oscar Goes to Paris
February 14 | 12 Movies
www.tcm.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
I love TCM, but I wish they’d cancel Woody Allen like the rest of the civilized world.
One of the alternate titles that didn't stick for the 1981 horror movie 'Dead & Buried' was 'Look Alive.' I think someone should definitely make a new horror movie with that title.
February 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Now THIS is how you do a restoration, and I love this video because it communicates the process to a regular audience quite effectively.
You Won't Believe This is 60-Year-Old Footage | Thunderbirds 4K Restoration Process
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You Won't Believe This is 60-Year-Old Footage | Thunderbirds 4K Restoration Process
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You Won't Believe This is 60-Year-Old Footage | Thunderbirds 4K Restoration Process
Go behind the scenes of this stunning 4K restoration with this exclusive featurette from the 4K Collector's Edition Steelbook.
Watch as Trapped in the Sky and Terror in New York City are transformed from new scans of the original film negatives into breathtaking 4K UHD.
From Thunderbird 1's iconic launch to the intricate sets of Tracy Island, every frame has been lovingly restored to showcase International Rescue like never before.
The Trapped in the Sky / Terror in New York City 4K UHD Limited Edition Steelbook includes both episodes in 4K, this complete restoration featurette, FAB at 60 - a feature-length documentary exploring the enduring impact of Thunderbirds with behind-the-scenes stories and rare insights, choice of original mono sound or newly remixed 5.1 surround track, and premium collectable steelbook packaging.
This limited edition release is an essential addition for collectors and fans alike. Don’t miss your chance to own this tribute to one of the greatest achievements in television history.
Order your Thunderbirds Limited Edition Steelbook today and join International Rescue for two unforgettable missions: https://gerryanderson.com/products/thunderbirds-trapped-in-the-sky-terror-in-new-york-city-4k-collectors-edition-steelbook-blu-ray
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February 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Now THIS is how you do a restoration, and I love this video because it communicates the process to a regular audience quite effectively.
You Won't Believe This is 60-Year-Old Footage | Thunderbirds 4K Restoration Process
youtu.be/BwTObO3lpBg?si=TlVrv... youtu.be/BwTObO3lpBg?si=TlVrv...
You Won't Believe This is 60-Year-Old Footage | Thunderbirds 4K Restoration Process
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Really tired of these rich fucking assholes.
Don't have a gift link, but hoo boy... somma these tech guys have brain rot as bad as RFK JR.
Mark Benioff made jokes about ICE in his company-wide speech, and they did not go over very well. This after he urged Trump to send troops to San Francisco.
www.businessinsider.com/marc-benioff...
Mark Benioff made jokes about ICE in his company-wide speech, and they did not go over very well. This after he urged Trump to send troops to San Francisco.
www.businessinsider.com/marc-benioff...
CEO Marc Benioff's ICE jokes stir outrage in a pivotal time for Salesforce
CEO Marc Benioff's ICE jokes at a Salesforce event stirred employee backlash, adding to company challenges like stock decline.
www.businessinsider.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Really tired of these rich fucking assholes.
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So, just do it, man! Tank the economy. It's be a small price to pay to not keep having to hear about this shit all the time.
Microsoft AI CEO: 'Most, if not all' white-collar tasks can be replaced by AI within 12-18 months
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, says AI can automate white-collar jobs within 12-18 months, as tech reaches human-level performance in tasks.
www.businessinsider.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
So, just do it, man! Tank the economy. It's be a small price to pay to not keep having to hear about this shit all the time.
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By the power invested in me, I hearby proclaim this woman, "White Woman of Next Month!"
(sorry, you cant have February.)
Not all heroes wear blue jeans
(sorry, you cant have February.)
Not all heroes wear blue jeans
February 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
By the power invested in me, I hearby proclaim this woman, "White Woman of Next Month!"
(sorry, you cant have February.)
Not all heroes wear blue jeans
(sorry, you cant have February.)
Not all heroes wear blue jeans
I don’t have room for another coffee table book. And yet…
February 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I don’t have room for another coffee table book. And yet…