Ryan of the 365 Movies
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Amateur movie critic, amateur fantasy novel writer, amateur history buff, pretty much amateur everything. For nuanced and informative takes on gaming and movies, go to Roger Ebert's old site. For dumb shit, click here:
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Ryan of the 365 Movies
@rme33.bsky.social
· May 18
I've begun the 2nd book in my stupid little series, because I was stuck on the first one. Some chapter titles:
The High Priests
The Time of Monsters
The Paper Daughters
At the Crossroads
The Box in the Mountains
They Who Dream Alone
A Savage Place
The Struggle of Nations
The Dust of Empire
The High Priests
The Time of Monsters
The Paper Daughters
At the Crossroads
The Box in the Mountains
They Who Dream Alone
A Savage Place
The Struggle of Nations
The Dust of Empire
#2,913. No, I’ve never seen it.
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#2,913. No, I’ve never seen it.
It’s a shame this won’t happen here. U.S. politicians are all too ready to be bought off.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s a shame this won’t happen here. U.S. politicians are all too ready to be bought off.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Still one of the greatest films ever made. The last lines are gold. It’s a shame no more of the books will ever be adapted.
22 years ago today, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World sailed into cinemas.
Revisit Peter Weir’s epic craftsmanship in our deep dive
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Revisit Peter Weir’s epic craftsmanship in our deep dive
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cinephiliabeyond.org/subject-requ...
November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Still one of the greatest films ever made. The last lines are gold. It’s a shame no more of the books will ever be adapted.
Just finished two in progress short stories with 3,522 words total. Feels good when I’m still struggling to end chapter 30 of the fantasy book. Shall I go for more?
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Just finished two in progress short stories with 3,522 words total. Feels good when I’m still struggling to end chapter 30 of the fantasy book. Shall I go for more?
Now this was a trip, a beautifully shot ghost story that blends mythology, folklore and an epic finale into a mesmerizing tale of lost loves. The only thing holding it slightly back is that some of the 1979 special effects were obviously done on a budget and haven’t aged well. 9/10
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Now this was a trip, a beautifully shot ghost story that blends mythology, folklore and an epic finale into a mesmerizing tale of lost loves. The only thing holding it slightly back is that some of the 1979 special effects were obviously done on a budget and haven’t aged well. 9/10
I was about to joke that he also filmed it on a real ship on the real ocean, but apparently that actually happened. I hope he doesn’t poke the eyes out of whatever poor sunnafabitch plays Polyphemus.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Used ‘Over 2 Million Feet of Film’ and Shot for 91 Days: ‘You’re Looking for Things That Haven’t Been Done Before’
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' was shot over 91 days and with 2 million feet of film. Matt Damon calls it the best acting experience ever.
variety.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I was about to joke that he also filmed it on a real ship on the real ocean, but apparently that actually happened. I hope he doesn’t poke the eyes out of whatever poor sunnafabitch plays Polyphemus.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Normal people studying history: I want to know about sex and violence.
Me studying history: I want to know what kind of bathing suits they wore.
Me studying history: I want to know what kind of bathing suits they wore.
November 14, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Normal people studying history: I want to know about sex and violence.
Me studying history: I want to know what kind of bathing suits they wore.
Me studying history: I want to know what kind of bathing suits they wore.
So Disney is only anti-AI when the AI is stealing from them. When they use it to steal from artists, it’s fine. Good to know. Now I can go back to justifiably hating that company.
‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 AM
So Disney is only anti-AI when the AI is stealing from them. When they use it to steal from artists, it’s fine. Good to know. Now I can go back to justifiably hating that company.
Donald Trump never held office or even did an honest day’s work in his life before being elected, but major media outlets rarely mention that.
Katie Wilson, Seattle’s next mayor, emerged from the city’s left-wing activist class and brings with her little experience in governing.
Seattle Elects a Left-Wing Mayor With a Light Résumé but Mamdani Appeal
Katie Wilson, who narrowly defeated the incumbent, Bruce Harrell, emerged from the city’s left-wing activist class and brings with her little experience in governing.
nyti.ms
November 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Donald Trump never held office or even did an honest day’s work in his life before being elected, but major media outlets rarely mention that.
I already don’t patronize Starbucks, as I don’t drink coffee. Hopefully I can convince a couple others. Btw, their CEO got a $5,000,000 bonus after one month of work, if that makes a difference.
Today, Starbucks workers in 40+ cities began a historic ULP strike. But we’re NOT finished.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
We're prepared to escalate with more stores striking if we don’t see substantial progress toward finalizing contracts that address pay, hours/staffing, and the resolution of 100s of ULPs.
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I already don’t patronize Starbucks, as I don’t drink coffee. Hopefully I can convince a couple others. Btw, their CEO got a $5,000,000 bonus after one month of work, if that makes a difference.
All I ask is that minimal work is put into turning him into a “realistic” villain. I want him exactly like he is.
www.thewrap.com/man-of-tomor...
www.thewrap.com/man-of-tomor...
James Gunn's 'Man of Tomorrow' Villain Is Brainiac | Exclusive
Superman and Lex Luthor will team up against uber villain Brainiac in “Man of Tomorrow,” TheWrap has exlcuisvely learned.
www.thewrap.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
All I ask is that minimal work is put into turning him into a “realistic” villain. I want him exactly like he is.
www.thewrap.com/man-of-tomor...
www.thewrap.com/man-of-tomor...
If I keep my current pace---and this is the time of year when I'm watching more than usual---I'll hit 3,000 movies sometime in the first three months of 2026. What should I pick for #3,000?
The Rules of the Game?
Mulholland Drive?
Ran, or some other unseen Kurosawa?
Other (leave a comment)?
The Rules of the Game?
Mulholland Drive?
Ran, or some other unseen Kurosawa?
Other (leave a comment)?
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
If I keep my current pace---and this is the time of year when I'm watching more than usual---I'll hit 3,000 movies sometime in the first three months of 2026. What should I pick for #3,000?
The Rules of the Game?
Mulholland Drive?
Ran, or some other unseen Kurosawa?
Other (leave a comment)?
The Rules of the Game?
Mulholland Drive?
Ran, or some other unseen Kurosawa?
Other (leave a comment)?
ALERT: Past Lives, one of the greatest, most bittersweet movies about growing up and becoming different people I’ve ever seen, has recently hit HBO Max, and I encourage everyone who slept on it to check it out. Song’s newest film, this year’s Materialists, is also great and is also on there.
November 13, 2025 at 6:08 AM
ALERT: Past Lives, one of the greatest, most bittersweet movies about growing up and becoming different people I’ve ever seen, has recently hit HBO Max, and I encourage everyone who slept on it to check it out. Song’s newest film, this year’s Materialists, is also great and is also on there.
The problem here is that all 3 POV characters are literally nuts, and with no everyman perspective to balance them out, the gimmick gets old long before the film ends. To say this isn’t the cast’s best work is an understatement, but then, they weren’t given a hell of a lot to work with. 4/10.
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The problem here is that all 3 POV characters are literally nuts, and with no everyman perspective to balance them out, the gimmick gets old long before the film ends. To say this isn’t the cast’s best work is an understatement, but then, they weren’t given a hell of a lot to work with. 4/10.
The promotional budget for Wicked 2 HAS to be twice the budget of the actual movie, based on the fact I am seeing it every-fucking-where. I had wings for dinner and they were shaped like little broomsticks.
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The promotional budget for Wicked 2 HAS to be twice the budget of the actual movie, based on the fact I am seeing it every-fucking-where. I had wings for dinner and they were shaped like little broomsticks.
Genuine question for readers: is 66 pages too long for a chapter, or is it okay as long as I give the reader lots of places to take a break? Most of them aren’t that long. I just had a lot to say in this one.
P.S. genre is high fantasy.
P.S. genre is high fantasy.
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Genuine question for readers: is 66 pages too long for a chapter, or is it okay as long as I give the reader lots of places to take a break? Most of them aren’t that long. I just had a lot to say in this one.
P.S. genre is high fantasy.
P.S. genre is high fantasy.
Cool cool. I guess I’ll just rot then, since I need my anti-depressants to be functional.
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Cool cool. I guess I’ll just rot then, since I need my anti-depressants to be functional.
After seeing Caine sell out, it’s nice to know some of our older legends still understand what this ghoulish abomination represents, and are willing to push back against it with force.
Morgan Freeman is taking legal action over AI clones of his voice
"I'm a little pissed off ... don’t mimic me with falseness. I don’t appreciate it and I get paid for doing stuff like that, so if you’re gonna do it without me, you're robbing me"
(via Guardian)
"I'm a little pissed off ... don’t mimic me with falseness. I don’t appreciate it and I get paid for doing stuff like that, so if you’re gonna do it without me, you're robbing me"
(via Guardian)
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
After seeing Caine sell out, it’s nice to know some of our older legends still understand what this ghoulish abomination represents, and are willing to push back against it with force.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Trailer
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
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November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The same people who thought Frankenstein was too long at 2.5 hours will likely think this third-grade-writing-level movie is too short at 3 hours and 15 minutes.
I kind of regret that I already committed to seeing it. Well, at least it’ll be pretty.
Wait, red is one of my least favorite colors…
I kind of regret that I already committed to seeing it. Well, at least it’ll be pretty.
Wait, red is one of my least favorite colors…
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
The same people who thought Frankenstein was too long at 2.5 hours will likely think this third-grade-writing-level movie is too short at 3 hours and 15 minutes.
I kind of regret that I already committed to seeing it. Well, at least it’ll be pretty.
Wait, red is one of my least favorite colors…
I kind of regret that I already committed to seeing it. Well, at least it’ll be pretty.
Wait, red is one of my least favorite colors…
Please, for the love of America, and this goes for me, too: please, please, please stop focusing on every one of Trump’s dumb, daily antics and start focusing on shit like this. THIS is where the grand American Experiment is being dismantled.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.
Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Please, for the love of America, and this goes for me, too: please, please, please stop focusing on every one of Trump’s dumb, daily antics and start focusing on shit like this. THIS is where the grand American Experiment is being dismantled.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
So first they were stuck on a plane for an hour and then someone started singing country at them? Weren’t they suffering enough already?
www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/stor...
www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/stor...
Tyler Rich sings to passengers on delayed flight: Video
Country singer Tyler Rich performed his song "Whiskey Go Bad" for a plane full of passengers on a delayed flight last week.
www.goodmorningamerica.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 AM
So first they were stuck on a plane for an hour and then someone started singing country at them? Weren’t they suffering enough already?
www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/stor...
www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/stor...
Am I allowed to break with liberal orthodoxy regarding powerful women and call this particular woman a bitch? Because if you think that’s bad, I’m sure I can do worse. Fuck AI and fuck her.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Tilly Norwood Creator on Hollywood Backlash, Creating Jobs and Full AI Movies: ‘I Don’t Think’ People Will ‘Know the Difference’
Eline Van der Velden, the creator of AI actress Tilly Norwood, says the character is a work of art that sparked a conversation.
variety.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Am I allowed to break with liberal orthodoxy regarding powerful women and call this particular woman a bitch? Because if you think that’s bad, I’m sure I can do worse. Fuck AI and fuck her.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...