Dave Gross
@davegross.bsky.social
Semi-retired writer & editor. Dual American-Canadian. Author of the Radovan & the Count novels. Cinema, theater, books, games. Wry.
A day of unexpected productivity and invention.
Now to direct that energy toward tax chores tomorrow.
Now to direct that energy toward tax chores tomorrow.
February 11, 2026 at 3:40 AM
A day of unexpected productivity and invention.
Now to direct that energy toward tax chores tomorrow.
Now to direct that energy toward tax chores tomorrow.
Not an ideal night for my arthritis to return.
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Not an ideal night for my arthritis to return.
If Word prompts me to "accept insertion" one more time, I'm calling HR.
February 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
If Word prompts me to "accept insertion" one more time, I'm calling HR.
The digital versions of Pathfinder Tales novels are on sale until the imminent release of Operation Hellmouth.
The Legacy of Pathfinder Tales | Paizo Blog
<p>In 2024, we released the first Pathfinder novel in over 7 years with Liane Merciel’s <em>Godsrain</em>, which is currently available in hardcover, softcover, e-book, and audiobook. Last summer, we ...
paizo.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:38 AM
The digital versions of Pathfinder Tales novels are on sale until the imminent release of Operation Hellmouth.
I regret to inform you that I have become someone who refers to "young people these days."
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I regret to inform you that I have become someone who refers to "young people these days."
It’s too much to hope for the D&D equivalent of Andor, but the creator of Chernobyl running the sequel to BG3?
I shiver in antici—
I shiver in antici—
February 6, 2026 at 12:47 AM
It’s too much to hope for the D&D equivalent of Andor, but the creator of Chernobyl running the sequel to BG3?
I shiver in antici—
I shiver in antici—
For decades, I avoided em-dashes because others used them as the universal punctuation mark. Editors and other colleagues coaxed me into using them occasionally. They became part of my repertoire.
Now here we are. Fucking AI.
Now here we are. Fucking AI.
February 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
For decades, I avoided em-dashes because others used them as the universal punctuation mark. Editors and other colleagues coaxed me into using them occasionally. They became part of my repertoire.
Now here we are. Fucking AI.
Now here we are. Fucking AI.
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New fuck/marry/kill list just dropped
February 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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That is not dead which can eternal lie.
The Legacy of Pathfinder Tales | Paizo Blog
<p>In 2024, we released the first Pathfinder novel in over 7 years with Liane Merciel’s <em>Godsrain</em>, which is currently available in hardcover, softcover, e-book, and audiobook. Last summer, we ...
paizo.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM
That is not dead which can eternal lie.
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If you want to check out my interview on Paizo Live, their twitch channel is right here.
www.twitch.tv/videos/26657...
Warning: major spoilers on Operation Hellmouth!
www.twitch.tv/videos/26657...
Warning: major spoilers on Operation Hellmouth!
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Twitch is the world
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
If you want to check out my interview on Paizo Live, their twitch channel is right here.
www.twitch.tv/videos/26657...
Warning: major spoilers on Operation Hellmouth!
www.twitch.tv/videos/26657...
Warning: major spoilers on Operation Hellmouth!
How on earth are you functioning today?
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
How on earth are you functioning today?
If Netflix's acquisition means I will be able to stream TCM, I'm all for it.
January 20, 2026 at 7:17 PM
If Netflix's acquisition means I will be able to stream TCM, I'm all for it.
Quick! Recommend an instrumental soundtrack or album with a dreamlike quality.
Nothing too tranquil, but also not too rousing. Eerie and suspenseful is just the ticket. Bonus points for something fairly recent that I probably haven't heard.
Nothing too tranquil, but also not too rousing. Eerie and suspenseful is just the ticket. Bonus points for something fairly recent that I probably haven't heard.
January 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Quick! Recommend an instrumental soundtrack or album with a dreamlike quality.
Nothing too tranquil, but also not too rousing. Eerie and suspenseful is just the ticket. Bonus points for something fairly recent that I probably haven't heard.
Nothing too tranquil, but also not too rousing. Eerie and suspenseful is just the ticket. Bonus points for something fairly recent that I probably haven't heard.
Finally realized I've long had a sure-fire method of triggering a long writing surge: draw a hot bath, and while the water runs smooth out just a few lines.
January 15, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Finally realized I've long had a sure-fire method of triggering a long writing surge: draw a hot bath, and while the water runs smooth out just a few lines.
The film that introduced me to my favorite Spanish actors, Luis Tosar and Javier Bardem, is now playing on Kanopy (free if you have a library card). I discovered it at the great @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social or possibly at @siffnews.bsky.social.
Mondays in the Sun (2002). Highly recommended.
Mondays in the Sun (2002). Highly recommended.
January 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
The film that introduced me to my favorite Spanish actors, Luis Tosar and Javier Bardem, is now playing on Kanopy (free if you have a library card). I discovered it at the great @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social or possibly at @siffnews.bsky.social.
Mondays in the Sun (2002). Highly recommended.
Mondays in the Sun (2002). Highly recommended.
While searching for something else, I found the original outline for Prince of Wolves. The elevator pitch was "Indiana Jones meets Brotherhood of the Wolf in Transylvania."
January 9, 2026 at 2:23 AM
While searching for something else, I found the original outline for Prince of Wolves. The elevator pitch was "Indiana Jones meets Brotherhood of the Wolf in Transylvania."
My self-imposed exile from big social media continues, I could use more cinephiles in my virtual life.
Current focus: Criterion Channel, Bi Gan & Tarkovsky, then revisiting Fellini. Will dip back into folk horror by spring. Open to recommendations from arthouse to grindhouse.
Current focus: Criterion Channel, Bi Gan & Tarkovsky, then revisiting Fellini. Will dip back into folk horror by spring. Open to recommendations from arthouse to grindhouse.
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Dave uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. 537 films watched. Bio: Semi-retired. Author of the Radovan & the Count novels. Erstwhile game designer and magazine editor.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:23 AM
My self-imposed exile from big social media continues, I could use more cinephiles in my virtual life.
Current focus: Criterion Channel, Bi Gan & Tarkovsky, then revisiting Fellini. Will dip back into folk horror by spring. Open to recommendations from arthouse to grindhouse.
Current focus: Criterion Channel, Bi Gan & Tarkovsky, then revisiting Fellini. Will dip back into folk horror by spring. Open to recommendations from arthouse to grindhouse.
When I first saw Caught by the Tides, my reaction was that it felt awfully similar to some of his previous films.
TIL, months later, that 10 scenes were pulled directly from those earlier pictures.
Do I deserve partial credit or need a cognitive exam for not realizing the whole truth?
TIL, months later, that 10 scenes were pulled directly from those earlier pictures.
Do I deserve partial credit or need a cognitive exam for not realizing the whole truth?
December 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
When I first saw Caught by the Tides, my reaction was that it felt awfully similar to some of his previous films.
TIL, months later, that 10 scenes were pulled directly from those earlier pictures.
Do I deserve partial credit or need a cognitive exam for not realizing the whole truth?
TIL, months later, that 10 scenes were pulled directly from those earlier pictures.
Do I deserve partial credit or need a cognitive exam for not realizing the whole truth?
What I wish for all who celebrate AI.
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
What I wish for all who celebrate AI.
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Become ungovernable
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Become ungovernable
Reposted by Dave Gross
Reposted by Dave Gross
ok this cheered me up
November 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
ok this cheered me up
My love for the first film is disproportionate to its modestly positive reviews. It's a CHEESY NORWEGIAN KAIJU COMEDY. It's perfect.
Troll 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix
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October 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My love for the first film is disproportionate to its modestly positive reviews. It's a CHEESY NORWEGIAN KAIJU COMEDY. It's perfect.
Hoping it's just the flu vaccine that's making me wobbly today.
Did you get yours?
Did you get yours?
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hoping it's just the flu vaccine that's making me wobbly today.
Did you get yours?
Did you get yours?