Jonathan Reed
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Jonathan Reed
@jonathan.macstories.net
Former baby.

I’m a contributor and the Community Manager over at MacStories.net.

Check out my write up of this year’s watchOS 11 release:
https://www.macstories.net/stories/watchos-11-the-macstories-review/
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I'm thrilled to launch 'First, Last, Everything' @flepodcast.macstories.net, my podcast exploring people's relationships with technology. Each episode, I get to know a guest through 3 pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, & the one that meant everything
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Introducing First, Last, Everything and Cozy Zone
Tomorrow is Apple’s big day, but today is ours. We’re pleased to introduce you to a brand new podcast, and more of one of your favorite shows. First, Last, Everything First, Last, Everything is a brand new MacStories podcast that explores people’s relationships with the technology that has shaped their lives. Each week, Jonathan Reed
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Really great interactive map of filming locations films and TV shows. It's not exhaustive but there's a lot there!

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CineMapper: Filmed there! Go there!
Explore famous filming locations from your favorite movies and TV shows with CineMapper.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I've missed out on a lot of big films this year but still had a decent crack. Here's my end of year Letterboxd stats.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Just a reminder that if you're setting off more than a couple of fireworks tonight then you're basically torturing people's pets for way too long. If you already knew this then you're just a sociopath.
January 1, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Zootropia 2

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December 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)

Surprisingly enjoyable. Sure it's dumb in many places but Oona Chaplin is great and Cameron does story through action much better than through character. Luckily, there's more of the former than the latter.

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December 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts (2025)

boxd.it/c9sLWz
December 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Arthur Christmas (2011)

Extremely underrated Christmas movie.

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December 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It's the last Club @macstories.net Weekly of 2025, so I wrote about my 3 favourite tech stories, tech products, and media picks from this year.

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3×3: Looking Back on 2025
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December 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Wow, Letterboxd have already helped sell a film they were showing in their new Video Store…
variety.com/2025/film/markets...
Neon Buys Gen Z Road Thriller ‘It Ends’ Following SXSW Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Neon has bought 'It Ends,' a thriller that premiered at SXSW.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
So @letterboxd.social are having Richard Linklater curate his own ‘shelf’ at their new Video Store. This will be their strength. Filmmakers love Letterboxd.
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The MacStories Selects awards. Lots of worthy winners here, which @viticci.macstories.net, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net, @devondundee.com, and I have written about.
Go check them out:

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MacStories Selects 2025: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year
John: 2025 was a different sort of year for apps, which is reflected in this year’s MacStories Selects Awards winners. App innovation comes from many places. Sometimes it’s new Apple APIs or hardware,...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about my concerns with how Apple's recent executive re-orgs might water down future social and environmental initiatives.

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Having Less Courage
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December 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Didn't have 'The Daily Show does a whole bit on fonts' on my Bingo card.

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Trump Goes “Captain Phillips” on Venezuelan Tanker & MAGA Purges "Woke" Fonts | The Daily Show
The U.S.-Venezuela conflict escalates as the Department of Homeland Security TikTok-ifies the seizing of an oil tanker, and Trump can't resist taking credit for the “Captain Phillips” moment. Plus, the State Department bans the font Calibri for being “too woke,” and Michael Kosta unpacks the new beef between conservatives and the font's creator. #DailyShow #MichaelKosta #Venezuela #Fonts Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The popular film community platform, @letterboxd.social is making its first big addition with a video rental service, Video Store.
It’s starting small but the approach is unique, with films hand picked, and informed by the community.
I’ve got more @macstories.net
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Letterboxd Reveals Details of New Video Store Available December 10 on Web, iOS, tvOS, and More
Letterboxd today announced full details of its previously teased Letterboxd Video Store, along with a launch date of December 10. It was also revealed that members will be able to access films on the ...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Letterboxd is making its first big addition to its popular platform with a new video rental service, Video Store.
It's starting very small but the approach is very unique. All films are hand picked and informed by the community, with a focus on independent films not available elsewhere or ones lost
Letterboxd Reveals Details of New Video Store Available December 10 on Web, iOS, tvOS, and More
Letterboxd today announced full details of its previously teased Letterboxd Video Store, along with a launch date of December 10. It was also revealed that members will be able to access films on the platform via the existing Letterboxd app on iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, as well as AirPlay, Chromecast, Android, and web. Letterboxd claims...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
iPhones vs traditional cameras. It's a tale as old as time.
An interesting recent post by designer and creator Olifur I had thoughts on over at @macstories.net.
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iPhone vs $2000 Pro Camera — How Close Are They Really?
I constantly see articles or videos proclaiming that iPhones are better than traditional cameras or that traditional cameras will always be superior to the iPhone’s camera system. So it’s great to see a measured opinion – with plenty of comparisons – from someone who clearly loves shooting with both pieces of hardware. That’s exactly what...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Weapons (2025)

boxd.it/bYfAYJ
December 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Wake Up Dead Man (2025)

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December 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about my favourite Black Friday purchase: an ultra-flexible, mini MagSafe stand.

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This Mini MagSafe Stand Was One of My Black Friday Hits
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December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Great to see my pal James Lees back at his sports movie newsletter.

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The Smashing Machine
Dwayne Johnson delivers a career-best performance, and shoulders this gritty but uneven MMA biopic.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
48 Hrs. (1982)

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November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Had a crack at one of those fun bento box sites. Not bad!

bento.me/jonathanreed
Jonathan Reed
💻 graphic designer ⌨️ writer 🎙️ podcaster 📍 london
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November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's always fun doing a roundup of indie apps at @macstories.net. This is part two of our coverage of OS 26 updates from our favourite apps. I wrote about Focus and Simple Scan.

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Wading Back Into the Liquid Glass Pool: The MacStories OS 26 App Roundup Continued
<p>Last month, we featured 15 great examples of apps that have adopted Apple’s Liquid Glass design language and latest APIs. Today, the MacStories team is sharing nine more of our favorite updates that take advantage of Apple’s latest technologies. We’ll have additional coverage in the weeks ahead, but for now, let’s dive into even more...</p>
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November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM