Jacob Holmes
@jacobholmes.bsky.social
Award-winning political journalist, film fanatic, husband to my best friend, father of five dog and cat children.
I cover state politics and far-right extremism at @alreporter.com and movies at @sawasteland.bsky.social
I cover state politics and far-right extremism at @alreporter.com and movies at @sawasteland.bsky.social
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Jacob’s Five Favorite Films of 2025
(This article is part of our Best of 2025 series.) I'm happy to report that 2025 was another great year for movies—if you knew where to look. Sure, it had its share of disappointments. And the industry itself is facing dire concerns from all angles. But despite…
(This article is part of our Best of 2025 series.) I'm happy to report that 2025 was another great year for movies—if you knew where to look. Sure, it had its share of disappointments. And the industry itself is facing dire concerns from all angles. But despite…
Jacob’s Five Favorite Films of 2025
(This article is part of our Best of 2025 series.) I'm happy to report that 2025 was another great year for movies—if you knew where to look. Sure, it had its share of disappointments. And the industry itself is facing dire concerns from all angles. But despite these struggles, tons of quality films graced our screens this year, including some instant classics and hidden gems.
screenagewasteland.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Jacob’s Five Favorite Films of 2025
(This article is part of our Best of 2025 series.) I'm happy to report that 2025 was another great year for movies—if you knew where to look. Sure, it had its share of disappointments. And the industry itself is facing dire concerns from all angles. But despite…
(This article is part of our Best of 2025 series.) I'm happy to report that 2025 was another great year for movies—if you knew where to look. Sure, it had its share of disappointments. And the industry itself is facing dire concerns from all angles. But despite…
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a good one
January 8, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a good one
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It's the Lowell Bergman 60 Minutes scene from The Insider
December 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
It's the Lowell Bergman 60 Minutes scene from The Insider
What a strange compuion to need fulfilled
December 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
What a strange compuion to need fulfilled
I guess I’m moving to Mexico?
a man with a mustache is talking to a woman and says i 'm a mexi-can
ALT: a man with a mustache is talking to a woman and says i 'm a mexi-can
media.tenor.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I guess I’m moving to Mexico?
Guys, the reason the U.S. State Dept. is going back to Times New Roman is because America is the “new Rome.” Our fall will be even more legendary
#politics
#politics
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Guys, the reason the U.S. State Dept. is going back to Times New Roman is because America is the “new Rome.” Our fall will be even more legendary
#politics
#politics
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New Poll Position. Talking best supporting actor predictions with @jacobholmes.bsky.social and @whatapicturepod.com
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Early Oscars 2026 Best Supporting Actor Predictions | Poll Position S1E8
YouTube video by ScreenAge Wasteland
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December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New Poll Position. Talking best supporting actor predictions with @jacobholmes.bsky.social and @whatapicturepod.com
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Hey everyone, it is time for my annual request to give to the @alabamareflector.com. Our end-of-the-year fundraiser helps raise awareness about our work and to secure donations to keep the newsroom going. Support is greatly appreciated.
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Donate | Alabama Reflector
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December 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Hey everyone, it is time for my annual request to give to the @alabamareflector.com. Our end-of-the-year fundraiser helps raise awareness about our work and to secure donations to keep the newsroom going. Support is greatly appreciated.
alabamareflector.com/donate/
alabamareflector.com/donate/
Check out our latest Poll Position podcast, where we talk about why Timmy Chalamét is going to win Best Actor for #MartySupreme while stumping for Jesse Plemons to make the cut for #Bugonia
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#Oscars #FilmSky #BestActor
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#Oscars #FilmSky #BestActor
Early Oscars 2026 Best Actor Predictions | Poll Position S1E7
YouTube video by ScreenAge Wasteland
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Check out our latest Poll Position podcast, where we talk about why Timmy Chalamét is going to win Best Actor for #MartySupreme while stumping for Jesse Plemons to make the cut for #Bugonia
youtu.be/5ucg-uomJys?...
#Oscars #FilmSky #BestActor
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#Oscars #FilmSky #BestActor
Here’s my new four
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Here’s my new four
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In the latest episode of @moviesnblackwhite.bsky.social, @jacobholmes.bsky.social and I discuss Blackklansman, Training Day, and copaganda
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Copaganda in Black and White
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November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In the latest episode of @moviesnblackwhite.bsky.social, @jacobholmes.bsky.social and I discuss Blackklansman, Training Day, and copaganda
open.spotify.com/episode/6Xq2...
open.spotify.com/episode/6Xq2...
Read this in Trump’s cadence
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Read this in Trump’s cadence
From each according to WHATEVER I WANT, to each according to ARBITRARY AMOUNT.
donald trump is wearing a suit and tie while making a funny face .
ALT: donald trump is wearing a suit and tie while making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
From each according to WHATEVER I WANT, to each according to ARBITRARY AMOUNT.
Predator: Badlands spoilers with no context
November 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Predator: Badlands spoilers with no context
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Exploring the lasting impact of the #OscarsSoWhite campaign 10 years later in the latest episode of @moviesnblackwhite.bsky.social with @jacobholmes.bsky.social #FilmSky
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10 Years After #OscarsSoWhite - How much progress have we made?
YouTube video by Movies in B&W
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November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Exploring the lasting impact of the #OscarsSoWhite campaign 10 years later in the latest episode of @moviesnblackwhite.bsky.social with @jacobholmes.bsky.social #FilmSky
youtu.be/7ODKadbdj5Q?...
youtu.be/7ODKadbdj5Q?...
First bad take I’ve seen from you!
November 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
First bad take I’ve seen from you!
You wont be disappointed
November 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
You wont be disappointed
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Talking The VVitch with @jacobholmes.bsky.social and @val-more.bsky.social
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Let's Talk About 'The Witch' (2015)
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October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Talking The VVitch with @jacobholmes.bsky.social and @val-more.bsky.social
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Credit where it’s due!
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Credit where it’s due!
I was an extra in a fifth grade production of a Gilgamesh stage play if you want any extra insight (I don’t remember anything about it).
October 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I was an extra in a fifth grade production of a Gilgamesh stage play if you want any extra insight (I don’t remember anything about it).
Do they die in unimaginably creative ways?
September 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Do they die in unimaginably creative ways?