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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 1d

After the second one, I have to say i see it as much more firmly in the philosophical sci-fi genre. Part are very funny. But it's also so premise driven that i worry a bit. Holding off judgement but agree that it feels assured, esp on a shot by shot level

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 1d

Wondering about your thoughts on the show

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 1d

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‘Richard II’ Review: Michael Urie Is a Cynical, Comic Monarch

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 4d

Yes. Suck, Feed, Salon, Slate and you could close the Internet for the day. But Suck used the form best

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 4d

Man there was nothing like Suck. I loved it so.

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 6d

I've done them all, including the Are YOU Jewish? It happens so often and you got to keep things interesting.

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 8d

Joe Bob really is the master. A great critic full stop. He just also happens to be good at counting beheadings and toppessness

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 10d

It’s a fun book!

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 13d

The number of times Ive seen a critic mention the opinion of "purists" and it not result in straw man is very small.

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · 20d

David Cale is one of our great solo artists. Read EV's rave.

Elisabeth Vincentelli @evincentelli.bsky.social · 20d

David Cale’s new show made my heart burst www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/t...

‘Blue Cowboy’ Review: A Surprising Love Rides Into Town

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Oct 12

Cold take: Last House on the Left gets exactly as much respect as it deserves. And much more than it wants.

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Tjortenzi @tjortenzi.bsky.social · Oct 10

NYT critic @jasonzinoman.bsky.social on the contradictions of the Riyadh Comedy Festival: “It’s hard to see [Dave] Chappelle signing a contract to perform at a university only if he agreed to state his pronouns at the start of the set.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/a...

Why Arguments About Free Speech Don’t Apply to the Riyadh Comedy Festival

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Emily Nussbaum @emilynussbaum.bsky.social · Oct 9

Terrific, complex piece by @jasonzinoman.bsky.social about the Riyadh Comedy Festival: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/a...

Why Arguments About Free Speech Don’t Apply to the Riyadh Comedy Festival

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Oct 9

Update to this piece which came out this AM: Human Rights Watch said it will not take a donation from Aziz Ansari, emphasized it did not call for a boycott, but did urge comics to call for release of imprisoned activists.

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Why Arguments About Free Speech Don’t Apply to the Riyadh Comedy Festival

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Oct 7

I explore why clowns are everywhere. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/a...

What Clowns! (That’s a Compliment)

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Sarah E. Bond @sarahebond.bsky.social · Oct 6

You can now search the Anthropic database for your books 📚 and then file a claim directly if your work was stolen: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup

Submit a Claim

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Oct 4

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Lesbian Stand-Up Comedian Jessica Kirson Expresses “Sincere Regret” for Riyadh Comedy Festival Performance

Though she requested a guarantee that she could be “openly out as a lesbian on stage and perform gay material,” Kirson is apologizing to fans and confirms she will donate her fee to a human rights org...

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Oct 2

And here is my latest.

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Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post, and the Cost of Speaking Out

As Saudi Arabia hosts comedians and courts gamers, the silenced voice of Jamal Khashoggi still echoes.

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MidCenturyCinema @midcenturycinema.bsky.social · Oct 1

10/1/62: Johnny's 1st tonight show
Sure, you can say he was post-rat pack, middle of the road, medium cool - I know I did
But he was a rock, and a master of his craft
Nice take via @jasonzinoman.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/a...

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Sep 26

Second night too

Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · Sep 26

Jimmy Kimmel is breaking records on YouTube, Spotify is waging war against "spammy" music, and "60 Minutes" is coming back this Sunday. Details in today's Reliable Sources: cnn.it/3KIqtly

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Sep 25

Shane Gillis turned down the Saudi comedy festival. www.pajiba.com/news/shane-g...

When Shane Gillis Takes the High Road Over Bill Burr ...

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Sep 25

Yep. And the way the writer discusses Star Wars is how I feel about Alien (and the TV show)

Christian Schneider @anti-knowledge.com · Sep 25

My column today at @nationalreview.bsky.social: There's too much of (waves arms wildly)...EVERYTHING. (Gift link):

There’s Too Much of Everything | National Review

The deluge of entertainment and information in our era is diluting our enjoyment.

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Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Sep 25

Wow, this is a fiercely eloquent @manohladargis.bsky.social review that will get you to the theater. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/m...

‘One Battle After Another’ Review: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Rallying Cry

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Ryan Schwartz @ryanschwartz.tv · Sep 25

"Critics who have been incessantly saying that late night no longer matters are going to need to catch up. The government doesn’t go after entertainers because they are irrelevant."

Great piece by @jasonzinoman.bsky.social:

Jason Zinoman @jasonzinoman.bsky.social · Sep 24

I thought Ross Douthat's recent explanation of how late night became more political was off. So I dug into the history. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/a...

How Did Late-Night Get So Political? It Didn’t Start With Trump

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Mick Garris @mickgarris.bsky.social · Sep 24

In Austin TX celebrating the 20th anniversary of MASTERS OF HORROR at the 20th anniversary of Fantastic Fest! With Joe Dante, Don Coscarelli, Ernest Dickerson and Fangoria editor Phil Nobile, Jr.!

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