Alan Smithee
@m6i2k6e.bsky.social
Hollywood pixel-pusher and wannabe-paid screenwriter, wanderluster, former/future fruit tree grower, Serie A addict, Krav Maga-er (yes, that’s a word) and snobber of coffee.
“Oh mother, I can feel, the soil falling over my country's head” - Morrissey & Me
“Oh mother, I can feel, the soil falling over my country's head” - Morrissey & Me
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Alan Smithee
@m6i2k6e.bsky.social
· Nov 24
The climate crisis and all the evil in the world drives me to despair
The world will continue to be absurd, but you, with all your passion, can still make your corner of it more bearable
www.theguardian.com
The world has always been thus. We must cultivate our own garden.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The world used to dream of coming to America.
‘I want that escape route’: once a sign of disloyalty, Americans seek dual citizenships under Trump
Some US citizens, grappling with issues from LGBTQ+ rights to the economy, are looking to the countries their families once left behind
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The world used to dream of coming to America.
I’m an atheist, but I have read the Bible before
James Talarico: The Bible doesn't mention abortion or gay marriage, but it goes on and on about forgiving debt, liberating the poor, and healing the sick. The closest thing we have to the kingdom of heaven is a multiracial, multicultural democracy where power is truly shared among all people
December 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I’m an atheist, but I have read the Bible before
Happy Holidays, Fellow Humans!
December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Happy Holidays, Fellow Humans!
So is Warner Bros. Studios (and CNN)
The TikTok algorithm is about to be handed to right-wing billionaires.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake.
December 18, 2025 at 11:21 PM
So is Warner Bros. Studios (and CNN)
So, not a hoax then?
How climate breakdown is putting the world’s food in peril – in maps and charts
From floods to droughts, erratic weather patterns are affecting food security, with crop yields projected to fall if changes are not made
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
So, not a hoax then?
Bad day for the Nacuas.
December 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Bad day for the Nacuas.
I’m never gonna get over this. #ItsToughBeingAJuveFanTheseDays
December 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I’m never gonna get over this. #ItsToughBeingAJuveFanTheseDays
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
A very large creature has recently been on our property. Or a small creature with very large feet.
December 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A very large creature has recently been on our property. Or a small creature with very large feet.
Wow. What a career. What an inspiration. What a creator of thought-provoking entertainment. What a life. RIP Rob Reiner
From Seinfeld to Shawshank, Rob Reiner changed Hollywood for ever
Reiner’s own films reshaped modern comedy and drama with their intelligence, empathy and range. But through his company, Castle Rock, he paved the way for Seinfeld, Sorkin and many more
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Wow. What a career. What an inspiration. What a creator of thought-provoking entertainment. What a life. RIP Rob Reiner
Pablito’s Tacos has the best burritos in L.A. (and I’ve tried A LOT!)
Carry on.
Carry on.
December 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Pablito’s Tacos has the best burritos in L.A. (and I’ve tried A LOT!)
Carry on.
Carry on.
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It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
The Joshua Tree is a phenomenal f*cking album. In fact, has there EVER been a better first 5 albums by a band than Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree?! (yes, the Beatles included). Note: I also think U2's albums post-JT got progressively worse and eventually unlistenable.
December 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The Joshua Tree is a phenomenal f*cking album. In fact, has there EVER been a better first 5 albums by a band than Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree?! (yes, the Beatles included). Note: I also think U2's albums post-JT got progressively worse and eventually unlistenable.
💯 there is ZERO art in AI.
"Will AI take over the music industry"? - Rick Rubin
YouTube video by NoFace Records
youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM
💯 there is ZERO art in AI.
I celebrate Thanksgiving.
I do not celebrate Black Friday.
I do not celebrate Cyber Monday.
F*ck that shit.
I do not celebrate Black Friday.
I do not celebrate Cyber Monday.
F*ck that shit.
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I celebrate Thanksgiving.
I do not celebrate Black Friday.
I do not celebrate Cyber Monday.
F*ck that shit.
I do not celebrate Black Friday.
I do not celebrate Cyber Monday.
F*ck that shit.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
I was half way through reading the headline when I heard them squawking outside 😂
These parrots came to Los Angeles as pets – then went wild. Now scientists are unlocking their mysteries
Once escapees from the pet trade, Los Angeles’s feral parrots have become a vibrant part of city life, and could even aid conservation in their native homelands
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I was half way through reading the headline when I heard them squawking outside 😂
Like getting thrown in a volcano celebrates the life of the person being sacrificed.
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Like getting thrown in a volcano celebrates the life of the person being sacrificed.
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Writing about Elon Musk’s pay package without leading with this is like profiling John Wayne Gacy’s booming party clown career.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Writing about Elon Musk’s pay package without leading with this is like profiling John Wayne Gacy’s booming party clown career.
Is this a Gregory Crewdson photo?!
November 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Is this a Gregory Crewdson photo?!
Juventus; where high-priced goal scorers go to die.
November 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Juventus; where high-priced goal scorers go to die.
Yep; totes normal fall temps. Climate Change is definitely a hoax alright.
October 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Yep; totes normal fall temps. Climate Change is definitely a hoax alright.
I’ve never seen a team less excited to get to the World Series 😂
October 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I’ve never seen a team less excited to get to the World Series 😂