Emma Kostopolus
@glassethound.bsky.social
Long time Uatu the Watcher, first time Uatu the Caller.
Art, Words, and Cats. All opinions are an inescapable palimpsest of everyone and everything I have ever encountered.
Art, Words, and Cats. All opinions are an inescapable palimpsest of everyone and everything I have ever encountered.
I haven't seen this yet -- got tix for Friday. But even if it's terrible (and it sounds like it's not!), everyone should throw money at this. This is exactly the energy contemporary cinema needs: Weirdos making niche divisive passion projects that, collectively, will move the medium forward.
Markiplier’s ’IRON LUNG’ was #1 domestically on its opening day with $9M.
The film has already made at least 3X its production budget.
The film has already made at least 3X its production budget.
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I haven't seen this yet -- got tix for Friday. But even if it's terrible (and it sounds like it's not!), everyone should throw money at this. This is exactly the energy contemporary cinema needs: Weirdos making niche divisive passion projects that, collectively, will move the medium forward.
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"Silent Hill f did nothing else so much as remind me just how badly being a teenager sucked."
@glassethound.bsky.social explains how Silent Hill f reflects the horrors of adolescence:
@glassethound.bsky.social explains how Silent Hill f reflects the horrors of adolescence:
Puberty is Hell: Growing up in Silent Hill f - Unwinnable
Silent Hill f did nothing else so much as remind me just how badly being a teenager sucked.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"Silent Hill f did nothing else so much as remind me just how badly being a teenager sucked."
@glassethound.bsky.social explains how Silent Hill f reflects the horrors of adolescence:
@glassethound.bsky.social explains how Silent Hill f reflects the horrors of adolescence:
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February 2, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Watched #ReturntoSilentHill yesterday, and the mental gymnastics of male gamers never ceases to amaze me.
Because that was "James Sunderland Apologia, the Movie"
Because that was "James Sunderland Apologia, the Movie"
January 28, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Watched #ReturntoSilentHill yesterday, and the mental gymnastics of male gamers never ceases to amaze me.
Because that was "James Sunderland Apologia, the Movie"
Because that was "James Sunderland Apologia, the Movie"
More productivity-media-musings, since I've been listening to a lot of audiobooks lately (thx, public library!)
I'm increasingly curious about who these books are FOR. They seem to thread the very specific needle of attracting a niche audience but then not telling that audience anything new?
I'm increasingly curious about who these books are FOR. They seem to thread the very specific needle of attracting a niche audience but then not telling that audience anything new?
January 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM
More productivity-media-musings, since I've been listening to a lot of audiobooks lately (thx, public library!)
I'm increasingly curious about who these books are FOR. They seem to thread the very specific needle of attracting a niche audience but then not telling that audience anything new?
I'm increasingly curious about who these books are FOR. They seem to thread the very specific needle of attracting a niche audience but then not telling that audience anything new?
It's weird, how even the most reasonable and brain-hack-y productivity methods rely on an unrealistic standard of self-discipline (looking at you, Atomic Habits). And the implicit shame of not being able to do these feels much worse, somehow. Like your brain is more broken than average.
January 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
It's weird, how even the most reasonable and brain-hack-y productivity methods rely on an unrealistic standard of self-discipline (looking at you, Atomic Habits). And the implicit shame of not being able to do these feels much worse, somehow. Like your brain is more broken than average.
This is legitimately one of the best pieces of reporting I've read in a long time. Certainly the funniest, in a laugh-so-you-dont-cry way.
if you want a long read that involves udders, a hot air balloon, and some extremely dubious data on egg prices, the story I’ve been working on for the last few months where I tried to single-handedly take on every government function myself is now online! www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
I Tried to Be the Government. It Did Not Go Well.
My five-month quest to monitor the weather, track inflation, and inspect milk for harmful microorganisms
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January 25, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This is legitimately one of the best pieces of reporting I've read in a long time. Certainly the funniest, in a laugh-so-you-dont-cry way.
Some of our cats were born in the Midwest and have taken the recent cold weather in stride. Cayde was born in Florida. This is how he copes with single-digit temps.
January 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Some of our cats were born in the Midwest and have taken the recent cold weather in stride. Cayde was born in Florida. This is how he copes with single-digit temps.
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Rise from the ashes and begin anew. This month's issue of Unwinnable Monthly features @aeneas-nin.bsky.social on Re-Animator, @kellymerka.bsky.social on Phoenix Springs and our regulars on the topics poking their brains.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Rise from the ashes and begin anew. This month's issue of Unwinnable Monthly features @aeneas-nin.bsky.social on Re-Animator, @kellymerka.bsky.social on Phoenix Springs and our regulars on the topics poking their brains.
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Went to a silent writing event today and sort of remembered, a little bit, that I love to write. I'm hopeful that the next couple weeks remind me that I also love teaching.
Living under a tenure clock for 4.5 years took so much away from me. Grateful that I have the opportunity to get it back.
Living under a tenure clock for 4.5 years took so much away from me. Grateful that I have the opportunity to get it back.
January 14, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Went to a silent writing event today and sort of remembered, a little bit, that I love to write. I'm hopeful that the next couple weeks remind me that I also love teaching.
Living under a tenure clock for 4.5 years took so much away from me. Grateful that I have the opportunity to get it back.
Living under a tenure clock for 4.5 years took so much away from me. Grateful that I have the opportunity to get it back.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:35 PM
In 2026, Unwinnable is running a long-term drive with the goal of getting one new subscription each day. To up the ante, we're including the 2025 issues of Unwinnable Monthly and Exploits – 24 free issues of thoughtful, sharp writing on games and culture. Is today your day? unwinnable.com/subscribe/
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do you guys hear that bell tolling? wonder who it’s for. it’s so loud lmao
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
do you guys hear that bell tolling? wonder who it’s for. it’s so loud lmao
Despite no longer being local, the Regional Artists Community in South GA was kind enough to place these two pieces of mine into their show, which opens tomorrow night in Valdosta. Happy to still be considered one of that merry band of weirdos.
January 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Despite no longer being local, the Regional Artists Community in South GA was kind enough to place these two pieces of mine into their show, which opens tomorrow night in Valdosta. Happy to still be considered one of that merry band of weirdos.