Robert Falls
@robertfalls.bsky.social
Former director of Chicago’s Goodman Theatre; opinionated cultural commentator; husband of fab novelist Kat Falls. Often posts pet pics to boost followers.
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One dead war criminal is a cause for optimism. Perhaps it’s the start of a trend.
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
One dead war criminal is a cause for optimism. Perhaps it’s the start of a trend.
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By day and night he wrongs me, every hour
He flashes into one gross crime or other
That sets us all at odds. I’ll not endure it.
His knights grow riotous, and himself upbraids us
On every trifle.
He flashes into one gross crime or other
That sets us all at odds. I’ll not endure it.
His knights grow riotous, and himself upbraids us
On every trifle.
October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
By day and night he wrongs me, every hour
He flashes into one gross crime or other
That sets us all at odds. I’ll not endure it.
His knights grow riotous, and himself upbraids us
On every trifle.
He flashes into one gross crime or other
That sets us all at odds. I’ll not endure it.
His knights grow riotous, and himself upbraids us
On every trifle.
10/10/2025
Sammy at sundown
Sammy at sundown
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
10/10/2025
Sammy at sundown
Sammy at sundown
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It’s hard to believe how quickly and comprehensively things have degenerated but face it we must. We can’t pretend this — the breakdown of democracy — hasn’t occurred.
October 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It’s hard to believe how quickly and comprehensively things have degenerated but face it we must. We can’t pretend this — the breakdown of democracy — hasn’t occurred.
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
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The president just gathered the highest ranking officers in the military to tell them that he may order them to kill American citizens -- and that they better follow his orders. All in response to a series of crises that have no basis in reality.
I don't know how to yell any louder.
I don't know how to yell any louder.
September 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The president just gathered the highest ranking officers in the military to tell them that he may order them to kill American citizens -- and that they better follow his orders. All in response to a series of crises that have no basis in reality.
I don't know how to yell any louder.
I don't know how to yell any louder.
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Bleed, bleed, poor country!
Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure,
For goodness dare not check thee
Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure,
For goodness dare not check thee
September 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Bleed, bleed, poor country!
Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure,
For goodness dare not check thee
Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure,
For goodness dare not check thee
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O, pity, God, this miserable age!
What stratagems! How fell! How butcherly!
What stratagems! How fell! How butcherly!
September 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
O, pity, God, this miserable age!
What stratagems! How fell! How butcherly!
What stratagems! How fell! How butcherly!
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Free speech and fearless I to thee allow.
September 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Free speech and fearless I to thee allow.
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“The cutting of the gem has to be finished before you can see whether it shines.”
Leonard Cohen, who would have been 91 on today, on creativity, work ethic, and why you should never quit before you know what it is you're quitting
Leonard Cohen, who would have been 91 on today, on creativity, work ethic, and why you should never quit before you know what it is you're quitting
Leonard Cohen on Creativity, Work Ethic, and Why You Should Never Quit Before You Know What It Is You’re Quitting
“The cutting of the gem has to be finished before you can see whether it shines.”
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September 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“The cutting of the gem has to be finished before you can see whether it shines.”
Leonard Cohen, who would have been 91 on today, on creativity, work ethic, and why you should never quit before you know what it is you're quitting
Leonard Cohen, who would have been 91 on today, on creativity, work ethic, and why you should never quit before you know what it is you're quitting
Today we celebrate Leonard Cohen, born on this day. Poet, prophet, singer of our shadows and our light. He once reminded us: “In this world, you have to be a bit too kind just to be kind enough.”
May we carry that wisdom forward.
May we carry that wisdom forward.
September 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today we celebrate Leonard Cohen, born on this day. Poet, prophet, singer of our shadows and our light. He once reminded us: “In this world, you have to be a bit too kind just to be kind enough.”
May we carry that wisdom forward.
May we carry that wisdom forward.
maybe I should just stay in Salzburg for the next couple of years
September 18, 2025 at 6:04 AM
maybe I should just stay in Salzburg for the next couple of years
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Every major talent that works for ABC and Disney should refuse to show up for work until Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
September 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Every major talent that works for ABC and Disney should refuse to show up for work until Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
icymi
Go shit in your hat, jagoff. Chicago’s seen tougher punks and bigger crooks — you’re just another loudmouth con with tiny fingers and a withered dick.
September 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
icymi
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What is the city but the people?
September 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
What is the city but the people?
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If you're protesting ICE in Chicago, let me know at sheryl@weikallaw.com if you need free legal training or legal support. If you're arrested protesting ICE, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. As always, I will take as many cases as I can.
September 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If you're protesting ICE in Chicago, let me know at sheryl@weikallaw.com if you need free legal training or legal support. If you're arrested protesting ICE, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. As always, I will take as many cases as I can.
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Sometimes, the Internet is worth it.
September 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Sometimes, the Internet is worth it.
Go shit in your hat, jagoff. Chicago’s seen tougher punks and bigger crooks — you’re just another loudmouth con with tiny fingers and a withered dick.
September 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Go shit in your hat, jagoff. Chicago’s seen tougher punks and bigger crooks — you’re just another loudmouth con with tiny fingers and a withered dick.
“Why I Am Not a Liberal.” Because you’re David Brooks. End of essay.
September 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“Why I Am Not a Liberal.” Because you’re David Brooks. End of essay.
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I feel like I’m taking crazy pills, why is every single outlet characterizing it this way?
September 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I feel like I’m taking crazy pills, why is every single outlet characterizing it this way?
The world crumbles in small ways too: Vegas Wizard of Oz cut Bert Lahr’s “If I Were King of the Forest.”
September 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The world crumbles in small ways too: Vegas Wizard of Oz cut Bert Lahr’s “If I Were King of the Forest.”
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I spit up my tea.
August 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I spit up my tea.
*Such* a charming image; and Julie Andrewsová to boot
MARY POPPINS - NYC premiere this day in 1964 - Czech release poster
August 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
*Such* a charming image; and Julie Andrewsová to boot
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