King Richard the Nerd
@kingrichardthenerd.bsky.social
He/him
Chicago resident. South Asian/Greek. Deaf/HoH. Nerd. Theatremaker. Top Chef superfan/wannabe foodie. LOTRO. Film junkie. Book lover. Gamer of all sorts.
Cat dad to Arya. #ACatHasNoName
Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1UgIZ
Chicago resident. South Asian/Greek. Deaf/HoH. Nerd. Theatremaker. Top Chef superfan/wannabe foodie. LOTRO. Film junkie. Book lover. Gamer of all sorts.
Cat dad to Arya. #ACatHasNoName
Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1UgIZ
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Watched the Great Dictator tonight for the first time in... 15 years? 20? It has been a WHILE.
It was simultaneously a hard watch and a cathartic one. I cant believe how much of this satire is way too close to the bone in 2025. But I love that hope will always endure.
"Hannah, look up."
#Filmsky
It was simultaneously a hard watch and a cathartic one. I cant believe how much of this satire is way too close to the bone in 2025. But I love that hope will always endure.
"Hannah, look up."
#Filmsky
November 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Watched the Great Dictator tonight for the first time in... 15 years? 20? It has been a WHILE.
It was simultaneously a hard watch and a cathartic one. I cant believe how much of this satire is way too close to the bone in 2025. But I love that hope will always endure.
"Hannah, look up."
#Filmsky
It was simultaneously a hard watch and a cathartic one. I cant believe how much of this satire is way too close to the bone in 2025. But I love that hope will always endure.
"Hannah, look up."
#Filmsky
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The Mark is READER RECOMMENDED!
$10 tickets every Thursday night with code "ThursdayMark"
Don't miss it!
$10 tickets every Thursday night with code "ThursdayMark"
Don't miss it!
Rage and rebellion - Chicago Reader
Jillian Leff's The Mark at Babes With Blades tackles the complications of resistance against a rigged game.
chicagoreader.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Mark is READER RECOMMENDED!
$10 tickets every Thursday night with code "ThursdayMark"
Don't miss it!
$10 tickets every Thursday night with code "ThursdayMark"
Don't miss it!
Me every year: I'm not going to do both the flu and covid vaccines at the same time this year
Also me every year: why must I suffer the consequences of my own stupid actions?
Also me every year: why must I suffer the consequences of my own stupid actions?
October 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Me every year: I'm not going to do both the flu and covid vaccines at the same time this year
Also me every year: why must I suffer the consequences of my own stupid actions?
Also me every year: why must I suffer the consequences of my own stupid actions?
Started watching Bergman's FANNY AND ALEXANDER today for the first time. Decided to do the TV version instead of theatrical and break it up over multiple days.
#Filmsky did I do the right thing? Part 1 was a quiet setup as far as I can tell. Should I just watch the theatrical or continue with TV?
#Filmsky did I do the right thing? Part 1 was a quiet setup as far as I can tell. Should I just watch the theatrical or continue with TV?
October 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Started watching Bergman's FANNY AND ALEXANDER today for the first time. Decided to do the TV version instead of theatrical and break it up over multiple days.
#Filmsky did I do the right thing? Part 1 was a quiet setup as far as I can tell. Should I just watch the theatrical or continue with TV?
#Filmsky did I do the right thing? Part 1 was a quiet setup as far as I can tell. Should I just watch the theatrical or continue with TV?
My mom, nearly 80, went to the No Kings protest in my hometown in Ohio. I've never been prouder of her than I was today when she told me.
October 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
My mom, nearly 80, went to the No Kings protest in my hometown in Ohio. I've never been prouder of her than I was today when she told me.
It is wild to have spent the last five months working nonstop on shows and then to wake up one morning and suddenly... not be?
I mean, grateful for some free time to finally relax after pushing myself to the limit but...
I mean, grateful for some free time to finally relax after pushing myself to the limit but...
October 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It is wild to have spent the last five months working nonstop on shows and then to wake up one morning and suddenly... not be?
I mean, grateful for some free time to finally relax after pushing myself to the limit but...
I mean, grateful for some free time to finally relax after pushing myself to the limit but...
No better feeling than figuring out the major error in a spreadsheet with 200k lines that enables you to finally finish one of the two major reports you are responsible for!
October 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
No better feeling than figuring out the major error in a spreadsheet with 200k lines that enables you to finally finish one of the two major reports you are responsible for!
Will someone please explain to me why every two years I have to buy a new silverware set because Ive somehow lost all my spoons?
Not forks. Not knives. Just my spoons.
Not forks. Not knives. Just my spoons.
October 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Will someone please explain to me why every two years I have to buy a new silverware set because Ive somehow lost all my spoons?
Not forks. Not knives. Just my spoons.
Not forks. Not knives. Just my spoons.
The Guardians clinch a playoff spot with a walkoff hit by pitch
September 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
It's Deaf Awareness month. So, please be aware of me.
Or beware.
Either/or.
Or beware.
Either/or.
September 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
It's Deaf Awareness month. So, please be aware of me.
Or beware.
Either/or.
Or beware.
Either/or.
Just dropping this here for people who might be interested in Queer dramaturgy and Twelfth Night (*cough*
@haymaker.bsky.social
*cough*) that someone I had the privilege of meeting at a Shakespeare symposium put together recently for Folger.
youtu.be/W1kyQBSYA8k
@haymaker.bsky.social
*cough*) that someone I had the privilege of meeting at a Shakespeare symposium put together recently for Folger.
youtu.be/W1kyQBSYA8k
Queer Dramaturgy and Twelfth Night @ Folger
YouTube video by Alexa Alice Joubin
youtu.be
September 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Just dropping this here for people who might be interested in Queer dramaturgy and Twelfth Night (*cough*
@haymaker.bsky.social
*cough*) that someone I had the privilege of meeting at a Shakespeare symposium put together recently for Folger.
youtu.be/W1kyQBSYA8k
@haymaker.bsky.social
*cough*) that someone I had the privilege of meeting at a Shakespeare symposium put together recently for Folger.
youtu.be/W1kyQBSYA8k
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The Mark
A World Premiere by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff (she/her)
Directed by Richard Costes (he/him)
October 11 - November 22, 2025
The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway)
Tickets on Sale Now.
Link in bio.
A World Premiere by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff (she/her)
Directed by Richard Costes (he/him)
October 11 - November 22, 2025
The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway)
Tickets on Sale Now.
Link in bio.
September 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The Mark
A World Premiere by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff (she/her)
Directed by Richard Costes (he/him)
October 11 - November 22, 2025
The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway)
Tickets on Sale Now.
Link in bio.
A World Premiere by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff (she/her)
Directed by Richard Costes (he/him)
October 11 - November 22, 2025
The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway)
Tickets on Sale Now.
Link in bio.
Today is the 26th anniversary of the premiere of THE WEST WING.
It might be time for a revisit after I open my show, because I desperately need Jed and Leo to show me the way once again.
It might be time for a revisit after I open my show, because I desperately need Jed and Leo to show me the way once again.
September 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Today is the 26th anniversary of the premiere of THE WEST WING.
It might be time for a revisit after I open my show, because I desperately need Jed and Leo to show me the way once again.
It might be time for a revisit after I open my show, because I desperately need Jed and Leo to show me the way once again.
It's been a long time since I've woken up at 5am for anything other than catching a flight.
First 5k race in 6 or 7 years! My all-time best was a 17:48 when I was 19-20. 20+ years later, I'll be happy if I can run under twice that time!
First 5k race in 6 or 7 years! My all-time best was a 17:48 when I was 19-20. 20+ years later, I'll be happy if I can run under twice that time!
September 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's been a long time since I've woken up at 5am for anything other than catching a flight.
First 5k race in 6 or 7 years! My all-time best was a 17:48 when I was 19-20. 20+ years later, I'll be happy if I can run under twice that time!
First 5k race in 6 or 7 years! My all-time best was a 17:48 when I was 19-20. 20+ years later, I'll be happy if I can run under twice that time!
I definitely am NOT browsing Zillow and idly imagining what I would do if I win the Powerball on Saturday.
#MillennialAngst
#MillennialAngst
September 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I definitely am NOT browsing Zillow and idly imagining what I would do if I win the Powerball on Saturday.
#MillennialAngst
#MillennialAngst
Sometimes I wonder where all my MLM "friends" who tried to pitch me on P90x are these days.
September 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Sometimes I wonder where all my MLM "friends" who tried to pitch me on P90x are these days.
Sometimes when I wake up, my cat's favorite stuffed fishie toy is lying on my face, and she is staring at me threateningly. I think it's her way of saying: "I could have killed you in your sleep, BUT I DIDN'T. So feed me NOW."
And honestly, it works 100% of the time.
#ACatHasNoName
And honestly, it works 100% of the time.
#ACatHasNoName
September 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Sometimes when I wake up, my cat's favorite stuffed fishie toy is lying on my face, and she is staring at me threateningly. I think it's her way of saying: "I could have killed you in your sleep, BUT I DIDN'T. So feed me NOW."
And honestly, it works 100% of the time.
#ACatHasNoName
And honestly, it works 100% of the time.
#ACatHasNoName
God, I love my governor!
Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect.
As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
August 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
God, I love my governor!
Straight up crying in my office right now.
August 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Straight up crying in my office right now.
I can NOT tell you how happy this makes me! I've seen Angel out and about and always hoped he would find Bam Bam, but feared the worst. I am SO happy to have some good news for once!
And I hope whoever stole this sweet pup is found.
And I hope whoever stole this sweet pup is found.
Bam Bam the support dog reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen from Chicago backyard
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.
www.fox32chicago.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I can NOT tell you how happy this makes me! I've seen Angel out and about and always hoped he would find Bam Bam, but feared the worst. I am SO happy to have some good news for once!
And I hope whoever stole this sweet pup is found.
And I hope whoever stole this sweet pup is found.
Michael Phillips is no longer at the Tribune. Which means both Siskel and Ebert's positions have been eliminated. I am way more in my feels about this than I thought I could be.
#Filmsky
#Filmsky
August 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Michael Phillips is no longer at the Tribune. Which means both Siskel and Ebert's positions have been eliminated. I am way more in my feels about this than I thought I could be.
#Filmsky
#Filmsky
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Rehearsals have officially begun for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's upcoming world premiere of THE MARK by our very own Jillian Leff.
You won’t want to miss this thrilling, thought-provoking production. Tickets are on sale now! October 11 – November 22, 2025.
⚔Ticket link in bio. ⚔
You won’t want to miss this thrilling, thought-provoking production. Tickets are on sale now! October 11 – November 22, 2025.
⚔Ticket link in bio. ⚔
August 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Rehearsals have officially begun for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's upcoming world premiere of THE MARK by our very own Jillian Leff.
You won’t want to miss this thrilling, thought-provoking production. Tickets are on sale now! October 11 – November 22, 2025.
⚔Ticket link in bio. ⚔
You won’t want to miss this thrilling, thought-provoking production. Tickets are on sale now! October 11 – November 22, 2025.
⚔Ticket link in bio. ⚔
I stopped posting movie reviews on this website because, honestly, you should just follow me on Letterboxd (boxd.it/1UgIZ) BUT I am going to say this...
You should 100% watch the "Deaf President Now" documentary on Apple+. Incredible piece of history that I'm glad is being told to a wider audience!
You should 100% watch the "Deaf President Now" documentary on Apple+. Incredible piece of history that I'm glad is being told to a wider audience!
August 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I stopped posting movie reviews on this website because, honestly, you should just follow me on Letterboxd (boxd.it/1UgIZ) BUT I am going to say this...
You should 100% watch the "Deaf President Now" documentary on Apple+. Incredible piece of history that I'm glad is being told to a wider audience!
You should 100% watch the "Deaf President Now" documentary on Apple+. Incredible piece of history that I'm glad is being told to a wider audience!