Darkest Timeline JDP
@jamesdavidpatrick.bsky.social
Writer of fictions and things / slayer of small literary journals and music mags / host of the Cinema Shame podcast / @007hertzrumble on the Twitter / creator of #Bond_age_ / collector of physical media / imbiber of coffee and bourbon
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What’s your comfort horror movie?
Probably a weird choice considering the film’s themes, but…
Soavi’s Dellamorte Dellamore.
Probably a weird choice considering the film’s themes, but…
Soavi’s Dellamorte Dellamore.
February 12, 2026 at 1:23 PM
What’s your comfort horror movie?
Probably a weird choice considering the film’s themes, but…
Soavi’s Dellamorte Dellamore.
Probably a weird choice considering the film’s themes, but…
Soavi’s Dellamorte Dellamore.
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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I knew Curling was the best sport in the Winter Olympics. I knew it.
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I knew Curling was the best sport in the Winter Olympics. I knew it.
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9 years ago today, @elrickane.bsky.social & I started a little show called @purecinemapod.bsky.social. So many movies and so many memories. Been a huge wonderful part of my life. Thanks to all who have enjoyed and supported!
Our very first episode:
purecinemapodcast.libsyn.com/episode-1-in...
Our very first episode:
purecinemapodcast.libsyn.com/episode-1-in...
February 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
9 years ago today, @elrickane.bsky.social & I started a little show called @purecinemapod.bsky.social. So many movies and so many memories. Been a huge wonderful part of my life. Thanks to all who have enjoyed and supported!
Our very first episode:
purecinemapodcast.libsyn.com/episode-1-in...
Our very first episode:
purecinemapodcast.libsyn.com/episode-1-in...
As @cinemashame.bsky.social is poised to wrap its latest season with the Shamely Awards episode (due next week), I’ve concluded that I have no idea how to gain improved podcast traction anymore.
February 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
As @cinemashame.bsky.social is poised to wrap its latest season with the Shamely Awards episode (due next week), I’ve concluded that I have no idea how to gain improved podcast traction anymore.
I was going to make a glib “why would I own RAD in 4K” post, but that’s a super dumb question.
February 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
I was going to make a glib “why would I own RAD in 4K” post, but that’s a super dumb question.
Watching RAD (1986) for the first time in its entirety and I assumed the premise would make more sense if I watched the film from the beginning.
That’s on me.
That’s on me.
February 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Watching RAD (1986) for the first time in its entirety and I assumed the premise would make more sense if I watched the film from the beginning.
That’s on me.
That’s on me.
I saw a DOGMA 4K in the wild today. Since I’ve been off social media lately, this felt like news worth sharing. It’s the equivalent of a slow news day when you take these mental health days.
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I saw a DOGMA 4K in the wild today. Since I’ve been off social media lately, this felt like news worth sharing. It’s the equivalent of a slow news day when you take these mental health days.
Release SPICE WORLD on 4K, you cowards.
February 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Release SPICE WORLD on 4K, you cowards.
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In an attempt to partially answer "what the hell was that," I present my essay on THE SCREAMING SKULL. Peruse and be enlightened. www.patreon.com/posts/scream...
The Screaming Skull is neither shocking nor horror: Discuss | Hooked to the Silver Screen: The MST3K Essays
Get more from Hooked to the Silver Screen: The MST3K Essays on Patreon
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February 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM
In an attempt to partially answer "what the hell was that," I present my essay on THE SCREAMING SKULL. Peruse and be enlightened. www.patreon.com/posts/scream...
Well, this is a surprise from Sony. It certainly was a movie of that moment.
February 4, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Well, this is a surprise from Sony. It certainly was a movie of that moment.
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When a federal agency can shoot Americans in the street and the administration’s first instinct is to smear the dead as “domestic terrorists" or an "assassin", it’s beyond reform.
That’s why I’m calling for ICE to be abolished—and why I’ve cosponsored legislation to impeach Kristi Noem.
That’s why I’m calling for ICE to be abolished—and why I’ve cosponsored legislation to impeach Kristi Noem.
February 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
When a federal agency can shoot Americans in the street and the administration’s first instinct is to smear the dead as “domestic terrorists" or an "assassin", it’s beyond reform.
That’s why I’m calling for ICE to be abolished—and why I’ve cosponsored legislation to impeach Kristi Noem.
That’s why I’m calling for ICE to be abolished—and why I’ve cosponsored legislation to impeach Kristi Noem.
The Grammys have to be one of the worst things, like clearly not the worst, but at least on the list next to some types of fungus
February 2, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The Grammys have to be one of the worst things, like clearly not the worst, but at least on the list next to some types of fungus
And conclude the beautiful triple bill with The Last Dragon.
Tonight on TCM #TCM
COOLEY HIGH (1975)
and
GREASED LIGHTNING (1977)
Two films by the great, underrated director Michael Schultz. Well worth watching! 🎥
COOLEY HIGH (1975)
and
GREASED LIGHTNING (1977)
Two films by the great, underrated director Michael Schultz. Well worth watching! 🎥
February 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
And conclude the beautiful triple bill with The Last Dragon.
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O’Hara was incredible forever, on SCTV, the Christopher Guest movies, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, etc. But she didn’t become as famous as her talent warranted until her 60s. Suddenly it was like everyone caught up to her, and she could’ve worked forever. To have her taken away at this moment? No.
January 30, 2026 at 7:22 PM
O’Hara was incredible forever, on SCTV, the Christopher Guest movies, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, etc. But she didn’t become as famous as her talent warranted until her 60s. Suddenly it was like everyone caught up to her, and she could’ve worked forever. To have her taken away at this moment? No.
When my anxiety ramps up, I order physical media.
It’s great (an outlet for chronic anxiety!)— but I also currently don’t have any assignments and I’m doomscrolling (see above, re: anxiety) which means I’m not tracking down new work or writing this script I promised a guy.
It’s great (an outlet for chronic anxiety!)— but I also currently don’t have any assignments and I’m doomscrolling (see above, re: anxiety) which means I’m not tracking down new work or writing this script I promised a guy.
January 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
When my anxiety ramps up, I order physical media.
It’s great (an outlet for chronic anxiety!)— but I also currently don’t have any assignments and I’m doomscrolling (see above, re: anxiety) which means I’m not tracking down new work or writing this script I promised a guy.
It’s great (an outlet for chronic anxiety!)— but I also currently don’t have any assignments and I’m doomscrolling (see above, re: anxiety) which means I’m not tracking down new work or writing this script I promised a guy.
Pouring one out for you, Greg McCambley. It’s happening… it’s really happening.
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Pouring one out for you, Greg McCambley. It’s happening… it’s really happening.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
These are your must read words on the Internet today.
You might enjoy my little essay on Greatness in Art in the age of AI, AKA, "Sinners is Great, actually, but greatness doesn't exist, also." www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/sinners-one-...
Talking Greatness to Death
Sinners is WAY too much movie, a level of movie one might even say filmmakers are proscribed from producing. Period drama about race AND vampire slasher? A genre movie with Ideas? In this economy?
www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:37 PM
These are your must read words on the Internet today.
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SEX GODZILLA
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
SEX GODZILLA
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It's a good day to call your Senators and tell them that you are watching and that you will not forget what they do, or fail to do.
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
It's a good day to call your Senators and tell them that you are watching and that you will not forget what they do, or fail to do.
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I didn't know I needed to read this today, but the kicker is especially hilarious.
Did Don DeLillo Invent the Racy Hockey Novel?
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I didn't know I needed to read this today, but the kicker is especially hilarious.
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One of my favorite stories.
I'm incredibly pleased to able to talk about this at last. Art by Rovina Cai! Will be available to order here in a few days, and the book is already printed. No wait!
The Faery Handbag by Kelly Link
The Faery Handbag by Kelly Link is letterpress-printed and hardbound in quarter cloth and marbled paper from Daniela Prina with illustrations by Rovina Cai. All copies are signed by the author and art...
conversationtreepress.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:27 PM
One of my favorite stories.
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Imagine the reaction on the right if federal agents had killed someone under precisely these circumstances and any non-Trump Administration justified it because the person was carrying a concealed licensed handgun.
As every single “conservative” apologist should be asked to address.
As every single “conservative” apologist should be asked to address.
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Imagine the reaction on the right if federal agents had killed someone under precisely these circumstances and any non-Trump Administration justified it because the person was carrying a concealed licensed handgun.
As every single “conservative” apologist should be asked to address.
As every single “conservative” apologist should be asked to address.