David Chen
@davechen.bsky.social
I’ve been reviewing movies and TV on the internet for 15 years. I host podcasts like Decoding TV and The Filmcast. Check out my newsletter: www.Decodingeverything.com
Emerald Fennell’s maximalist adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS yield's the story's least interesting version. @mattgoldberg.bsky.social's review at Decoding Everything today:
www.decodingeverything.com/wuthering-he...
www.decodingeverything.com/wuthering-he...
"Wuthering Heights": Emerald Fennell’s Maximalist Adaptation Yields the Story’s Least Interesting Version
By bringing every emotion straight to the surface, the new movie leaves little worth considering.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Emerald Fennell’s maximalist adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS yield's the story's least interesting version. @mattgoldberg.bsky.social's review at Decoding Everything today:
www.decodingeverything.com/wuthering-he...
www.decodingeverything.com/wuthering-he...
A few thoughts about this year's Super Bowl broadcast www.decodingeverything.com/super-bowl-l...
Observations from Watching This Year's Super Bowl
David Chen shares a few observations from this year's Super Bowl broadcast.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:07 PM
A few thoughts about this year's Super Bowl broadcast www.decodingeverything.com/super-bowl-l...
Clearing up the following:
-The boy who Bad Bunny gave the Grammy too was supposed to represent himself as a young kid. It wasn’t Liam Ramos.
-Netflix had an ad for The Adventures of Cliff Booth, written by Tarantino and directed by Fincher. Huge flex to do so without mentioning the movie title.
-The boy who Bad Bunny gave the Grammy too was supposed to represent himself as a young kid. It wasn’t Liam Ramos.
-Netflix had an ad for The Adventures of Cliff Booth, written by Tarantino and directed by Fincher. Huge flex to do so without mentioning the movie title.
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Clearing up the following:
-The boy who Bad Bunny gave the Grammy too was supposed to represent himself as a young kid. It wasn’t Liam Ramos.
-Netflix had an ad for The Adventures of Cliff Booth, written by Tarantino and directed by Fincher. Huge flex to do so without mentioning the movie title.
-The boy who Bad Bunny gave the Grammy too was supposed to represent himself as a young kid. It wasn’t Liam Ramos.
-Netflix had an ad for The Adventures of Cliff Booth, written by Tarantino and directed by Fincher. Huge flex to do so without mentioning the movie title.
Watching the Bad Bunny halftime show & I still can’t believe the Left got football in the cultural divorce.
It was a lovely vision of the country where our differences and diversity are celebrated. Flip the channel and you can see footage of different people being crushed and suppressed.
America!
It was a lovely vision of the country where our differences and diversity are celebrated. Flip the channel and you can see footage of different people being crushed and suppressed.
America!
February 9, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Watching the Bad Bunny halftime show & I still can’t believe the Left got football in the cultural divorce.
It was a lovely vision of the country where our differences and diversity are celebrated. Flip the channel and you can see footage of different people being crushed and suppressed.
America!
It was a lovely vision of the country where our differences and diversity are celebrated. Flip the channel and you can see footage of different people being crushed and suppressed.
America!
Super Bowl ads used to define the culture. People literally quoted them for years after the ads aired.
The ads today are just slop. Don’t know if I saw a single good one.
The ads today are just slop. Don’t know if I saw a single good one.
February 9, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Super Bowl ads used to define the culture. People literally quoted them for years after the ads aired.
The ads today are just slop. Don’t know if I saw a single good one.
The ads today are just slop. Don’t know if I saw a single good one.
This is a fun thriller with some great moments/twists.
But what’s bizarre is seeing Seyfried deliver an Oscar-caliber performance opposite Sweeney who just shows up. Sweeney can be charming and intense in other films but something about the direction/acting here was very “go girl give us nothing”
But what’s bizarre is seeing Seyfried deliver an Oscar-caliber performance opposite Sweeney who just shows up. Sweeney can be charming and intense in other films but something about the direction/acting here was very “go girl give us nothing”
February 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
This is a fun thriller with some great moments/twists.
But what’s bizarre is seeing Seyfried deliver an Oscar-caliber performance opposite Sweeney who just shows up. Sweeney can be charming and intense in other films but something about the direction/acting here was very “go girl give us nothing”
But what’s bizarre is seeing Seyfried deliver an Oscar-caliber performance opposite Sweeney who just shows up. Sweeney can be charming and intense in other films but something about the direction/acting here was very “go girl give us nothing”
Streaming ARC RAIDERS with @moviesaretherapy.bsky.social today! Join and say hi www.youtube.com/live/THPZOZ5...
Getting wrecked in Arc Raiders PVP
YouTube video by Dave Chen Gaming
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February 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Streaming ARC RAIDERS with @moviesaretherapy.bsky.social today! Join and say hi www.youtube.com/live/THPZOZ5...
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The first season of Fallout was great TV. Season two, though? Great performances, but a show spinning its wheels, obsessed with world building absent payoffs, and long stretches without characters in the same place. Bummed! We broke it down on Decoding TV podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Ep. 98 - Did 'Fallout' Season 2 Stick the Landing? (Plus: 'The Pitt' S2E05 Asks If You Need a Death Doula)
Podcast Episode · Decoding TV · 02/06/2026 · 1h 48m
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February 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The first season of Fallout was great TV. Season two, though? Great performances, but a show spinning its wheels, obsessed with world building absent payoffs, and long stretches without characters in the same place. Bummed! We broke it down on Decoding TV podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Taking a shot at editing Reels/Shorts with Arc Raiders footage #arcraiders #avatar #rocketeer
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Riding the Rocketeer like Toruk Makto #arcraiders #avatar #rocketeer
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February 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Taking a shot at editing Reels/Shorts with Arc Raiders footage #arcraiders #avatar #rocketeer
youtube.com/shorts/kvGLq...
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Anthropic: *makes a series of Super Bowl ads ridiculing an AI chat bot for being relentlessly positive. Claims that ads are coming to AI. The chatbot depicted is cloying, irritating, and unhelpful. OpenAI is not mentioned a single time.*
Head of OpenAI: hey, stop making fun of us
Head of OpenAI: hey, stop making fun of us
February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Anthropic: *makes a series of Super Bowl ads ridiculing an AI chat bot for being relentlessly positive. Claims that ads are coming to AI. The chatbot depicted is cloying, irritating, and unhelpful. OpenAI is not mentioned a single time.*
Head of OpenAI: hey, stop making fun of us
Head of OpenAI: hey, stop making fun of us
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New Sundance collab with @davechen.bsky.social is now live on Decoding Everything, going through our favorites of the fest! I sing the praises of BURN, IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME, and (going a little against the grain on this one) CAROUSEL. www.decodingeverything.com/best-films-s...
We Watched 26 Films from Sundance 2026. Here Are Our 6 Favorites.
David Chen and Stephen David Miller share some highlights from the online portion of the Sundance Film Festival
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February 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
New Sundance collab with @davechen.bsky.social is now live on Decoding Everything, going through our favorites of the fest! I sing the praises of BURN, IF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME, and (going a little against the grain on this one) CAROUSEL. www.decodingeverything.com/best-films-s...
Today at Decoding Everything: check out @mattgoldberg.bsky.social’s reviews of some wonderful Sundance films, including AMERICAN DOCTOR, EXTRA GEOGRAPHY, and HANGING BY A WIRE.
I’m still plowing through their online films & will share my faves this week. www.decodingeverything.com/sundance-202...
I’m still plowing through their online films & will share my faves this week. www.decodingeverything.com/sundance-202...
Sundance 2026 Reviews: Extra Geography, American Doctor
Matt Goldberg finishes up his remote Sundance viewing with American Doctor, Public Access, Extra Geography, Hanging by a Wire, and LADY
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February 1, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Today at Decoding Everything: check out @mattgoldberg.bsky.social’s reviews of some wonderful Sundance films, including AMERICAN DOCTOR, EXTRA GEOGRAPHY, and HANGING BY A WIRE.
I’m still plowing through their online films & will share my faves this week. www.decodingeverything.com/sundance-202...
I’m still plowing through their online films & will share my faves this week. www.decodingeverything.com/sundance-202...
Today from @mattgoldberg.bsky.social at Decoding Everything: Darren Aronofsky’s AI Slop Is a Betrayal of Everything His Movies Stand For www.decodingeverything.com/darren-arono...
Darren Aronofksy's AI Slop Is a Betrayal of His Movies
For a director whose films leaned into raw humanity and stressed an environmental message, his latest effort is a crushing disappointment.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Today from @mattgoldberg.bsky.social at Decoding Everything: Darren Aronofsky’s AI Slop Is a Betrayal of Everything His Movies Stand For www.decodingeverything.com/darren-arono...
Now watching.
(The local title means “HELP!”)
(The local title means “HELP!”)
January 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Now watching.
(The local title means “HELP!”)
(The local title means “HELP!”)
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Starting my Sundance coverage today (from the comfort of my house)! Be sure you’re subscribed to Decoding Everything to read my reviews in the days ahead.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Starting my Sundance coverage today (from the comfort of my house)! Be sure you’re subscribed to Decoding Everything to read my reviews in the days ahead.
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Today at Decoding Everything: @sdavidmiller.bsky.social counts down 10 cinematic pairings that defined the year 2025. These are always really beautiful and thoughtful and I hope you'll check it out (subscribe for free!) www.decodingeverything.com/10-cinematic...
10 Cinematic Pairings That Reflected The Spirit Of 2025
Stephen David Miller explores the year via twenty interconnected films.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Today at Decoding Everything: @sdavidmiller.bsky.social counts down 10 cinematic pairings that defined the year 2025. These are always really beautiful and thoughtful and I hope you'll check it out (subscribe for free!) www.decodingeverything.com/10-cinematic...
Today at Decoding Everything: @sdavidmiller.bsky.social counts down 10 cinematic pairings that defined the year 2025. These are always really beautiful and thoughtful and I hope you'll check it out (subscribe for free!) www.decodingeverything.com/10-cinematic...
10 Cinematic Pairings That Reflected The Spirit Of 2025
Stephen David Miller explores the year via twenty interconnected films.
www.decodingeverything.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Today at Decoding Everything: @sdavidmiller.bsky.social counts down 10 cinematic pairings that defined the year 2025. These are always really beautiful and thoughtful and I hope you'll check it out (subscribe for free!) www.decodingeverything.com/10-cinematic...
I’ve seen all 8 eps of WONDER MAN. It’s Marvel’s best TV show ever. It’s a self-contained story that’s mostly about…making it as a working actor in Hollywood? But it’s also about the beauty of acting, with a compelling bromance at its core. I was moved by the ending.
All eps on Disney+ on 1/27.
All eps on Disney+ on 1/27.
January 23, 2026 at 7:25 AM
I’ve seen all 8 eps of WONDER MAN. It’s Marvel’s best TV show ever. It’s a self-contained story that’s mostly about…making it as a working actor in Hollywood? But it’s also about the beauty of acting, with a compelling bromance at its core. I was moved by the ending.
All eps on Disney+ on 1/27.
All eps on Disney+ on 1/27.
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My reactions to this morning's Oscars nominations www.decodingeverything.com/2026-academy...
Six Reactions to the 2026 Academy Award Nominations
The 98th annual Academy Award nominations were announced this morning at the Academy’s headquarters in Beverly Hills, CA. Overall, a great list of films was recognized, with shockingly few baffling de...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
My reactions to this morning's Oscars nominations www.decodingeverything.com/2026-academy...
My reactions to this morning's Oscars nominations www.decodingeverything.com/2026-academy...
Six Reactions to the 2026 Academy Award Nominations
The 98th annual Academy Award nominations were announced this morning at the Academy’s headquarters in Beverly Hills, CA. Overall, a great list of films was recognized, with shockingly few baffling de...
www.decodingeverything.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
My reactions to this morning's Oscars nominations www.decodingeverything.com/2026-academy...
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A Cast of Kings is back! Come listen to me chat up the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS with Kim Renfro and @jessiegender.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/883673...
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' S1E01 - The Hedge Knight
David, Kim, and Jessie discuss the series premiere of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'
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January 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
A Cast of Kings is back! Come listen to me chat up the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS with Kim Renfro and @jessiegender.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/883673...
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Always an honor to chat with Kim Renfro and David Chen about a new Game of Thrones show, and I can already tell that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is something special.
A Cast of Kings is back! Come listen to me chat up the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS with Kim Renfro and @jessiegender.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/883673...
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' S1E01 - The Hedge Knight
David, Kim, and Jessie discuss the series premiere of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'
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January 19, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Always an honor to chat with Kim Renfro and David Chen about a new Game of Thrones show, and I can already tell that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is something special.
A Cast of Kings is back! Come listen to me chat up the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS with Kim Renfro and @jessiegender.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/883673...
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' S1E01 - The Hedge Knight
David, Kim, and Jessie discuss the series premiere of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'
audioboom.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
A Cast of Kings is back! Come listen to me chat up the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS with Kim Renfro and @jessiegender.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/883673...
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I'm so excited to share that Kim Renfro is writing about the GAME OF THRONES universe again and she's doing so for Decoding TV! Here are her thoughts on the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Subscribe (free) to get the rest. www.decodingtv.com/p/a-knight-o...
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' S1E1: Five Things You Might Have Missed From "The Hedge Knight"
HBO Max's latest "Game of Thrones" prequel series premiered Sunday and immediately set the stage for a new kind of heroic story.
www.decodingtv.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
I'm so excited to share that Kim Renfro is writing about the GAME OF THRONES universe again and she's doing so for Decoding TV! Here are her thoughts on the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Subscribe (free) to get the rest. www.decodingtv.com/p/a-knight-o...
I'm so excited to share that Kim Renfro is writing about the GAME OF THRONES universe again and she's doing so for Decoding TV! Here are her thoughts on the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Subscribe (free) to get the rest. www.decodingtv.com/p/a-knight-o...
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' S1E1: Five Things You Might Have Missed From "The Hedge Knight"
HBO Max's latest "Game of Thrones" prequel series premiered Sunday and immediately set the stage for a new kind of heroic story.
www.decodingtv.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
I'm so excited to share that Kim Renfro is writing about the GAME OF THRONES universe again and she's doing so for Decoding TV! Here are her thoughts on the series premiere of A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Subscribe (free) to get the rest. www.decodingtv.com/p/a-knight-o...