David Lynch
@dlynch695.bsky.social
Digital EP, journalist, occasional film critic at KENS 5 in San Antonio | Chihuahuense, runner | he/him
Monsternomicon started as a high-concept improv idea in the latter stages of the pandemic.
Four years later, it’s selling out monthly shows, has developed a lotal fanbase, and is taking the stage at bigger venues in San Antonio and beyond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Four years later, it’s selling out monthly shows, has developed a lotal fanbase, and is taking the stage at bigger venues in San Antonio and beyond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Rolling with laughter: How San Antonio’s 'Monsternomicon' fuses improv, Dungeons and Dragons into one wild ride
With nearly four years of sold-out shows under their belt, the San Antonio comedy production is now appearing at the Woodlawn as its ambitions grow.
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August 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Monsternomicon started as a high-concept improv idea in the latter stages of the pandemic.
Four years later, it’s selling out monthly shows, has developed a lotal fanbase, and is taking the stage at bigger venues in San Antonio and beyond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Four years later, it’s selling out monthly shows, has developed a lotal fanbase, and is taking the stage at bigger venues in San Antonio and beyond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Was hypnotized for long stretches of HARVEST, a movie that would pair nicely with 28 YEARS LATER as tales of the rules we impose on ourselves (or don’t) in isolation. boxd.it/aEOH59
A ★★★½ review of Harvest (2024)
I was pretty hypnotized at times with this, and was compelled enough by the movie’s central tension between orderly authoritarianism and utterly feral freedom. I don’t think HARVEST quite makes the mo...
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August 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Was hypnotized for long stretches of HARVEST, a movie that would pair nicely with 28 YEARS LATER as tales of the rules we impose on ourselves (or don’t) in isolation. boxd.it/aEOH59
A movie in which the layering of screens, information and critical assumption at Precrime actively explores the way we’d lose ourselves in streams of diluted social media (mis)information 20 years later. Would love to have this in 4K.
August 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A movie in which the layering of screens, information and critical assumption at Precrime actively explores the way we’d lose ourselves in streams of diluted social media (mis)information 20 years later. Would love to have this in 4K.
Officially on the City Council agenda for next Wednesday: a public discussion on the policy proposal (CCR) process, which Mayor Jones tried this summer to enact changes to via memo before facing backlash from some council members. t.co/Q9MXkZhmx8
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-city-council-ccr-changes-mayor-gina-ortiz-jones-meeting/273-89548898-92fc-4be4-ae93-507b323f6037
t.co
August 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Officially on the City Council agenda for next Wednesday: a public discussion on the policy proposal (CCR) process, which Mayor Jones tried this summer to enact changes to via memo before facing backlash from some council members. t.co/Q9MXkZhmx8
Amid multiple lawsuits centered around the Sig Sauer P320 pistol’s alleged safety issues — and the recent death of an airman in Wyoming — SAPD said it’s suspending use of the gun for officers. t.co/KHrsXsiVHV
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement/sig-sauer-p320-safety-san-antonio-police-sapd-texas/273-698b04f6-61de-4944-868f-8d293773de1f
t.co
July 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Amid multiple lawsuits centered around the Sig Sauer P320 pistol’s alleged safety issues — and the recent death of an airman in Wyoming — SAPD said it’s suspending use of the gun for officers. t.co/KHrsXsiVHV
Happy Draft Day, San Antonio! 🏀🎉
The Spurs have the No. 2 pick, their highest since drafting Wemby in 2023. They also have picks 14 and 38. Our Marcus Risen explored what they could do, and how the decisions factor into their pursuit of another title. www.kens5.com/article/spor...
The Spurs have the No. 2 pick, their highest since drafting Wemby in 2023. They also have picks 14 and 38. Our Marcus Risen explored what they could do, and how the decisions factor into their pursuit of another title. www.kens5.com/article/spor...
The NBA Draft is Wednesday. Here's what Spurs fans need to know.
The Spurs are loaded with pick Nos. 2, 14 and 38 in this year's NBA Draft, putting them in prime position to keep upgrading the team for a playoff run.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Happy Draft Day, San Antonio! 🏀🎉
The Spurs have the No. 2 pick, their highest since drafting Wemby in 2023. They also have picks 14 and 38. Our Marcus Risen explored what they could do, and how the decisions factor into their pursuit of another title. www.kens5.com/article/spor...
The Spurs have the No. 2 pick, their highest since drafting Wemby in 2023. They also have picks 14 and 38. Our Marcus Risen explored what they could do, and how the decisions factor into their pursuit of another title. www.kens5.com/article/spor...
Part of a well-balanced cinematic diet.
June 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Part of a well-balanced cinematic diet.
City and county leaders have issued a joint disaster declaration in the aftermath of San Antonio's deadly floods, requesting help from the state amid cleanup. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Officials issue disaster declaration after deadly June 12 flooding in San Antonio
The declaration seeks help from the state and potentially federal levels after the storms.
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June 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
City and county leaders have issued a joint disaster declaration in the aftermath of San Antonio's deadly floods, requesting help from the state amid cleanup. www.kens5.com/article/news...
We’re starting to learn about the victims of this week’s deadly San Antonio flash floods, as the death toll reaches 12 this morning.
Among those killed are an engaged U.S. Army firefighter and a dedicated grandfather.
More on the lives lost: www.kens5.com/article/news...
Among those killed are an engaged U.S. Army firefighter and a dedicated grandfather.
More on the lives lost: www.kens5.com/article/news...
What we know about the victims of this week's flash flooding in SA
An engaged U.S. Army firefighter and a dedicated grandfather are among the victims of Thursday's flash flooding in northeast San Antonio.
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June 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We’re starting to learn about the victims of this week’s deadly San Antonio flash floods, as the death toll reaches 12 this morning.
Among those killed are an engaged U.S. Army firefighter and a dedicated grandfather.
More on the lives lost: www.kens5.com/article/news...
Among those killed are an engaged U.S. Army firefighter and a dedicated grandfather.
More on the lives lost: www.kens5.com/article/news...
San Antonio is recovering from a historic – and deadly – day of rain.
Five bodies have been recovered on the northeast side, where the area of Perrin Beitel and Austin Hwy was overcome by rushing water this morning. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Five bodies have been recovered on the northeast side, where the area of Perrin Beitel and Austin Hwy was overcome by rushing water this morning. www.kens5.com/article/news...
5 dead, a dozen rescued from flooded roadway in northeast San Antonio, SAFD says
Officials say several cars were sitting traffic in the area of Austin Highway and Perrin Beitel when water came rushing in.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
San Antonio is recovering from a historic – and deadly – day of rain.
Five bodies have been recovered on the northeast side, where the area of Perrin Beitel and Austin Hwy was overcome by rushing water this morning. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Five bodies have been recovered on the northeast side, where the area of Perrin Beitel and Austin Hwy was overcome by rushing water this morning. www.kens5.com/article/news...
🚨 Breaking news tonight:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent National Guard troops to San Antonio, and city officials are preparing for a Wednesday morning news conference to discuss their "plan to support peaceful demonstration while ensuring public safety."
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent National Guard troops to San Antonio, and city officials are preparing for a Wednesday morning news conference to discuss their "plan to support peaceful demonstration while ensuring public safety."
www.kens5.com/article/news...
Gov. Abbott deploys National Guard troops to San Antonio
Community demonstrations are being organized for Wednesday and Saturday in the Alamo City, in conjunction with nationwide anti-Trump rallies.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
🚨 Breaking news tonight:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent National Guard troops to San Antonio, and city officials are preparing for a Wednesday morning news conference to discuss their "plan to support peaceful demonstration while ensuring public safety."
www.kens5.com/article/news...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent National Guard troops to San Antonio, and city officials are preparing for a Wednesday morning news conference to discuss their "plan to support peaceful demonstration while ensuring public safety."
www.kens5.com/article/news...
KENS 5 now has a landing page for our team's news and updates on Project Marvel as San Antonio continues planning its multibillion-dollar sports and entertainment district dream.
Bookmark kens5.com/projectmarvel for all the latest.
Bookmark kens5.com/projectmarvel for all the latest.
June 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
KENS 5 now has a landing page for our team's news and updates on Project Marvel as San Antonio continues planning its multibillion-dollar sports and entertainment district dream.
Bookmark kens5.com/projectmarvel for all the latest.
Bookmark kens5.com/projectmarvel for all the latest.
About last night…
Gina Ortiz Jones will be sworn in as San Antonio’s next mayor, its first openly gay mayor and its first mayor without City Council experience in 20 years.
Here’s how it went down. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Gina Ortiz Jones will be sworn in as San Antonio’s next mayor, its first openly gay mayor and its first mayor without City Council experience in 20 years.
Here’s how it went down. www.kens5.com/article/news...
June 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
About last night…
Gina Ortiz Jones will be sworn in as San Antonio’s next mayor, its first openly gay mayor and its first mayor without City Council experience in 20 years.
Here’s how it went down. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Gina Ortiz Jones will be sworn in as San Antonio’s next mayor, its first openly gay mayor and its first mayor without City Council experience in 20 years.
Here’s how it went down. www.kens5.com/article/news...
🗳️ It’s Election Day, San Antonio 🗳️
Yes, again. The runoff races from last month reach the finish line today, which means we’ll find out who will be the mayor for the next four years.
What to know… www.kens5.com/article/news...
Yes, again. The runoff races from last month reach the finish line today, which means we’ll find out who will be the mayor for the next four years.
What to know… www.kens5.com/article/news...
San Antonio Runoff Election Guide | Contests for mayor, 4 City Council members hit the homestretch
The runoff election ends Saturday and will determine the person who succeeds Ron Nirenberg as mayor of the Alamo City.
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June 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🗳️ It’s Election Day, San Antonio 🗳️
Yes, again. The runoff races from last month reach the finish line today, which means we’ll find out who will be the mayor for the next four years.
What to know… www.kens5.com/article/news...
Yes, again. The runoff races from last month reach the finish line today, which means we’ll find out who will be the mayor for the next four years.
What to know… www.kens5.com/article/news...
Early voter turnout was up *big* for the San Antonio mayoral runoff. Nearly 99,000 cast their ballots early, and if another 3,889 had done so, it would've bested the city's total turnout in the May election.
Tomorrow is election day. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Tomorrow is election day. www.kens5.com/article/news...
SA mayor's race: Early voter turnout for runoff up 33% over May election
Early voter turnout was up 33% over the May election, paving the way for what experts say will be a close race to the finish line Saturday.
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June 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Early voter turnout was up *big* for the San Antonio mayoral runoff. Nearly 99,000 cast their ballots early, and if another 3,889 had done so, it would've bested the city's total turnout in the May election.
Tomorrow is election day. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Tomorrow is election day. www.kens5.com/article/news...
The last time the Bexar County DA pursued a hate crime case — which many hope happens with the Jonathon Joss killing — was after a transgender woman drowned in the San Antonio River in 2017.
The case against a manslaughter suspect was eventually dismissed.
www.kens5.com/article/news...
The case against a manslaughter suspect was eventually dismissed.
www.kens5.com/article/news...
The last time the Bexar Co. DA pursued a hate crime, the case was dismissed
Jonathan Joss' husband has called his shooting death a hate crime. Legally speaking, hate crime cases are rare in Bexar County.
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June 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The last time the Bexar County DA pursued a hate crime case — which many hope happens with the Jonathon Joss killing — was after a transgender woman drowned in the San Antonio River in 2017.
The case against a manslaughter suspect was eventually dismissed.
www.kens5.com/article/news...
The case against a manslaughter suspect was eventually dismissed.
www.kens5.com/article/news...
Reposted by David Lynch
After eight movies, Ethan Hunt is still a mythic enigma, a pulp hero most defined by his psychotic feats of daring and status as our most moral savior-spy.
For @nextbestpicture.bsky.social, I wrote about what makes Ethan tick. This one's for the M:I heads:
nextbestpicture.com/trust-him-on...
For @nextbestpicture.bsky.social, I wrote about what makes Ethan tick. This one's for the M:I heads:
nextbestpicture.com/trust-him-on...
Trust Him One Last Time: Reckoning With Ethan Hunt’s Goodbye
Although not the official tagline, full-time acrobat and part-time spy Ethan Hunt looking at the camera and asking us to “Trust me, one last time” became a popular refrain online, as if the future of ...
nextbestpicture.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
After eight movies, Ethan Hunt is still a mythic enigma, a pulp hero most defined by his psychotic feats of daring and status as our most moral savior-spy.
For @nextbestpicture.bsky.social, I wrote about what makes Ethan tick. This one's for the M:I heads:
nextbestpicture.com/trust-him-on...
For @nextbestpicture.bsky.social, I wrote about what makes Ethan tick. This one's for the M:I heads:
nextbestpicture.com/trust-him-on...
Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales says he won't seek reelection in 2026.
The Democrat has been in office since January 2019. He says his hope is for a "competitive election" to take shape over he next year. www.kens5.com/article/news...
The Democrat has been in office since January 2019. He says his hope is for a "competitive election" to take shape over he next year. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Bexar County DA says he won't seek reelection next year
Gonzales has served as Bexar County's top prosecutor since 2019.
www.kens5.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales says he won't seek reelection in 2026.
The Democrat has been in office since January 2019. He says his hope is for a "competitive election" to take shape over he next year. www.kens5.com/article/news...
The Democrat has been in office since January 2019. He says his hope is for a "competitive election" to take shape over he next year. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Where will San Antonio find the parking space and transit improvements it would need for Project Marvel? We got a glimpse today, including a possible pedestrian bridge over I-37 and a parking garage in Alamodome’s Lot A… www.kens5.com/article/news...
Here's how Project Marvel could change downtown SA's roads
At a City Council briefing, a local firm talked through all the new ways drivers and pedestrians could navigate downtown in the coming years.
www.kens5.com
June 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Where will San Antonio find the parking space and transit improvements it would need for Project Marvel? We got a glimpse today, including a possible pedestrian bridge over I-37 and a parking garage in Alamodome’s Lot A… www.kens5.com/article/news...
Big year for Pascals.
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Big year for Pascals.
Reposted by David Lynch
Heartbreaking, powerful piece
June 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Heartbreaking, powerful piece
Admittedly tricked myself into thinking GDT doing Frankenstein felt a little too obvious, a little too, “What do you mean he hasn’t done that yet?”
But this suggests he’ll find a deeper, sadder layer to a story told hundreds, thousands of times—that’s got me excited. youtu.be/x--N03NO130?...
But this suggests he’ll find a deeper, sadder layer to a story told hundreds, thousands of times—that’s got me excited. youtu.be/x--N03NO130?...
Frankenstein | Guillermo del Toro | Official Teaser | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
youtu.be
June 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Admittedly tricked myself into thinking GDT doing Frankenstein felt a little too obvious, a little too, “What do you mean he hasn’t done that yet?”
But this suggests he’ll find a deeper, sadder layer to a story told hundreds, thousands of times—that’s got me excited. youtu.be/x--N03NO130?...
But this suggests he’ll find a deeper, sadder layer to a story told hundreds, thousands of times—that’s got me excited. youtu.be/x--N03NO130?...
The first sporting event — the first *true* sporting event — I have a memory of attending is seeing the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse in the waning days of Reggie Miller’s playing career.
This is such a cool and overdue moment for Indiana to reach the Finals once again.
This is such a cool and overdue moment for Indiana to reach the Finals once again.
June 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The first sporting event — the first *true* sporting event — I have a memory of attending is seeing the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse in the waning days of Reggie Miller’s playing career.
This is such a cool and overdue moment for Indiana to reach the Finals once again.
This is such a cool and overdue moment for Indiana to reach the Finals once again.
Turnout is up 68% through the first four days of early voting in San Antonio’s mayoral runoff election. The slowest locations, if you’re looking to vote this weekend: www.kens5.com/article/news...
May 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Turnout is up 68% through the first four days of early voting in San Antonio’s mayoral runoff election. The slowest locations, if you’re looking to vote this weekend: www.kens5.com/article/news...
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD: In
ways a quintessential Gene Hackman performance, not in the least b/c you can infer an entire history of a man who cheated, fought, and sure maybe bled his way to the top of a rather short hierarchy in Ye Olde American West simply from his entrance.
ways a quintessential Gene Hackman performance, not in the least b/c you can infer an entire history of a man who cheated, fought, and sure maybe bled his way to the top of a rather short hierarchy in Ye Olde American West simply from his entrance.
March 1, 2025 at 7:11 AM
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD: In
ways a quintessential Gene Hackman performance, not in the least b/c you can infer an entire history of a man who cheated, fought, and sure maybe bled his way to the top of a rather short hierarchy in Ye Olde American West simply from his entrance.
ways a quintessential Gene Hackman performance, not in the least b/c you can infer an entire history of a man who cheated, fought, and sure maybe bled his way to the top of a rather short hierarchy in Ye Olde American West simply from his entrance.