Michaela El-Ters
@mhelt096.bsky.social
Gamer, writer, bookworm, trapezist, theme park enthusiast, and (sometimes) artist.
This is a fun one!
January 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
This is a fun one!
What four classic video games do you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine. Seeing the release dates of these makes me feel old, hahah:
These are mine. Seeing the release dates of these makes me feel old, hahah:
January 11, 2026 at 11:49 PM
What four classic video games do you find yourself replaying no matter how old they are?
These are mine. Seeing the release dates of these makes me feel old, hahah:
These are mine. Seeing the release dates of these makes me feel old, hahah:
I've been told I look like Tina Fey a few times, which I can kind of see. But one time, someone told me I looked like Winona Ryder. Both of these compliments are very flattering and unhinged as a result lol.
Forget insults, what’s the most unhinged *compliment* you’ve ever received?
January 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
I've been told I look like Tina Fey a few times, which I can kind of see. But one time, someone told me I looked like Winona Ryder. Both of these compliments are very flattering and unhinged as a result lol.
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August 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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This devastating piece describes what it’s like to die of blood cancer. It also describes what it feels like to do so while your cousin is Secretary of Health & Human Services & a ghoul. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
www.newyorker.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This devastating piece describes what it’s like to die of blood cancer. It also describes what it feels like to do so while your cousin is Secretary of Health & Human Services & a ghoul. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
How I'm walking out of 2025
December 30, 2025 at 4:57 AM
How I'm walking out of 2025
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"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is rich in the purest sense of the word because it is so many things: a romantic drama, a capitalist critique, an existential crisis, a chronicle of 20th century American history. But more than anything else, it’s one of the all-time great Dad movies." - Bryan Miller
Ask Dad, He Knows: It’s A Wonderful Life’s Legacy Of Failure and Fatherhood
It’s A Wonderful Life is rich in the purest sense of the word because it is so many things; but more than anything else, it’s one of the all-time great Dad movies.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:36 AM
"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is rich in the purest sense of the word because it is so many things: a romantic drama, a capitalist critique, an existential crisis, a chronicle of 20th century American history. But more than anything else, it’s one of the all-time great Dad movies." - Bryan Miller
"You don't need a reason to help people."
Zidane is not only my favorite FF character, but one of my favorite video game characters of all time. I try to live by this quote as well. He is an inspiration, and I adore his journey in Final Fantasy IX.
Zidane is not only my favorite FF character, but one of my favorite video game characters of all time. I try to live by this quote as well. He is an inspiration, and I adore his journey in Final Fantasy IX.
December 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
"You don't need a reason to help people."
Zidane is not only my favorite FF character, but one of my favorite video game characters of all time. I try to live by this quote as well. He is an inspiration, and I adore his journey in Final Fantasy IX.
Zidane is not only my favorite FF character, but one of my favorite video game characters of all time. I try to live by this quote as well. He is an inspiration, and I adore his journey in Final Fantasy IX.
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Shout out to the contributors of our Winter 2025 print zine featuring Cinematic Newshounds:
@garymkramer.bsky.social @mhelt096.bsky.social @murphofilmo.bsky.social @dariandavis.bsky.social @theonetruejames.bsky.social
Purchase our latest issue here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
@garymkramer.bsky.social @mhelt096.bsky.social @murphofilmo.bsky.social @dariandavis.bsky.social @theonetruejames.bsky.social
Purchase our latest issue here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
December 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Shout out to the contributors of our Winter 2025 print zine featuring Cinematic Newshounds:
@garymkramer.bsky.social @mhelt096.bsky.social @murphofilmo.bsky.social @dariandavis.bsky.social @theonetruejames.bsky.social
Purchase our latest issue here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
@garymkramer.bsky.social @mhelt096.bsky.social @murphofilmo.bsky.social @dariandavis.bsky.social @theonetruejames.bsky.social
Purchase our latest issue here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
Very excited to share a few words about Andor's second season! This year had a ton of great shows, so you should check out what everyone contributed!
December 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Very excited to share a few words about Andor's second season! This year had a ton of great shows, so you should check out what everyone contributed!
Happy birthday to an incredible filmmaker! Spielberg is responsible for so many iconic, wonderful films. Of all of his works, this one is perhaps my favorite.
December 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Happy birthday to an incredible filmmaker! Spielberg is responsible for so many iconic, wonderful films. Of all of his works, this one is perhaps my favorite.
Share a magazine cover you love.
December 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Share a magazine cover you love.
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PREORDER our WINTER 2025 PRINT ZINE! featuring CINEMATIC JOURNOS
Available in glorious color! with cover artwork featuring, HIS GIRL FRIDAY by Hugo Marmugi
Each order comes with a limited edition merit badge adorned with the MJ Press Hat logo
Purchase here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
Available in glorious color! with cover artwork featuring, HIS GIRL FRIDAY by Hugo Marmugi
Each order comes with a limited edition merit badge adorned with the MJ Press Hat logo
Purchase here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This is a very powerful sentiment, not just for games, but all art forms. Many of the movies and shows I love most now I didn't like initially, or I had doubts about. Too often I have been pestered about experiencing things a certain or "right" way. This is validating.
Keep thinking about this term "pre-digested" that Kojima used to describe art that's instantly gratifying. And how it's better when people grow to love something instead.
I've gravitated, as player and designer, toward the latter, but that term "pre-digested" is new and feels very strong.
I've gravitated, as player and designer, toward the latter, but that term "pre-digested" is new and feels very strong.
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 AM
This is a very powerful sentiment, not just for games, but all art forms. Many of the movies and shows I love most now I didn't like initially, or I had doubts about. Too often I have been pestered about experiencing things a certain or "right" way. This is validating.
The Kingdom Hearts series is near and dear to my heart, and was very transformative. It made me laugh and cry. It shaped my love for incredibly endearing characters and powerful redemption stories. Its music drew me into how impactful video games could be. I hadn't played anything like it.
I have a question for Kingdom Hearts fans.
Why is it SPECIAL to you?
What is it about this game that impacted you as a gamer and why do you appreciate it?
Why is it SPECIAL to you?
What is it about this game that impacted you as a gamer and why do you appreciate it?
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Kingdom Hearts series is near and dear to my heart, and was very transformative. It made me laugh and cry. It shaped my love for incredibly endearing characters and powerful redemption stories. Its music drew me into how impactful video games could be. I hadn't played anything like it.
I'm spotlighting one video game, TV show, and film that have brought me joy despite everything.
December 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I'm spotlighting one video game, TV show, and film that have brought me joy despite everything.
Preorder MovieJawn's Winter 2025 Print Zine! I contributed a piece to this zine that I am very proud of and excited for!
PREORDER our WINTER 2025 PRINT ZINE! featuring CINEMATIC JOURNOS
Available in glorious color! with cover artwork featuring, HIS GIRL FRIDAY by Hugo Marmugi
Each order comes with a limited edition merit badge adorned with the MJ Press Hat logo
Purchase here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
Available in glorious color! with cover artwork featuring, HIS GIRL FRIDAY by Hugo Marmugi
Each order comes with a limited edition merit badge adorned with the MJ Press Hat logo
Purchase here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/winter-...
November 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Preorder MovieJawn's Winter 2025 Print Zine! I contributed a piece to this zine that I am very proud of and excited for!
Reposted by Michaela El-Ters
Gentoo penguin with chick,
Watercolour painting.
#Penguin #GentooPenguin #Birds #BirdsArt #Art #Watercolour #WatercolourArt #Painting #BirdsWallArt #ArtPrints #BirdsGiftIdea
Watercolour painting.
#Penguin #GentooPenguin #Birds #BirdsArt #Art #Watercolour #WatercolourArt #Painting #BirdsWallArt #ArtPrints #BirdsGiftIdea
November 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Gentoo penguin with chick,
Watercolour painting.
#Penguin #GentooPenguin #Birds #BirdsArt #Art #Watercolour #WatercolourArt #Painting #BirdsWallArt #ArtPrints #BirdsGiftIdea
Watercolour painting.
#Penguin #GentooPenguin #Birds #BirdsArt #Art #Watercolour #WatercolourArt #Painting #BirdsWallArt #ArtPrints #BirdsGiftIdea
Share a TV series you've watched from beginning to end more than once.
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Share a TV series you've watched from beginning to end more than once.
A beautifully written article by Sankeerthna with thoughtful analysis about Jane Greer and her fantastic performances in film noir. Check it out!
Are you read for more Dark City Dames? Our #noirvember feature continues with Sankeerthna Vedamtam writing about Jane Greer, star of Out of the Past (1947).
Jane Greer: the woman with the Mona Lisa smile — Moviejawn
by Sankeerthna Vedamtam, Staff Writer hile her career never had its rightful chance to flourish, in her three noir roles Jane Greer showed naturalistic commitment to showcasing the range of strong fe...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:11 AM
A beautifully written article by Sankeerthna with thoughtful analysis about Jane Greer and her fantastic performances in film noir. Check it out!
I wrote this piece for MovieJawn earlier this year, but thought I should repost it in the spirit of #Noirvember. Enjoy!
www.moviejawn.com/home/2025/5/...
www.moviejawn.com/home/2025/5/...
Gene Tierney's beautiful, warped mirror: LAURA and LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN — Moviejawn
by Michaela El-Ters, Staff Writer Watching Laura and Leave Her to Heaven in quick succession was like looking into a mirror with a beautiful, warped reflection.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I wrote this piece for MovieJawn earlier this year, but thought I should repost it in the spirit of #Noirvember. Enjoy!
www.moviejawn.com/home/2025/5/...
www.moviejawn.com/home/2025/5/...
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No words to express how honoured I am to have illustrated this officially licensed poster for my favourite #StarWars story. What a dream to work on this was ✨
Print will be limited to 377 pieces on paper. You can pre-order it now via @collectsideshow.bsky.social (link in reply👇🏻)
#ANDOR #art
Print will be limited to 377 pieces on paper. You can pre-order it now via @collectsideshow.bsky.social (link in reply👇🏻)
#ANDOR #art
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
No words to express how honoured I am to have illustrated this officially licensed poster for my favourite #StarWars story. What a dream to work on this was ✨
Print will be limited to 377 pieces on paper. You can pre-order it now via @collectsideshow.bsky.social (link in reply👇🏻)
#ANDOR #art
Print will be limited to 377 pieces on paper. You can pre-order it now via @collectsideshow.bsky.social (link in reply👇🏻)
#ANDOR #art
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SIGNALIS was released 3 years ago today.
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
October 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
SIGNALIS was released 3 years ago today.
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!