Benjamin Thorp
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Reporter! Writer! Professional Fool
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When wildfires compromise drinking water, utilities lean on this professor’s advice
In 2017, the Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa, California, exposed a new threat to public health: Wildfires can contaminate drinking water with toxic chemicals which federally mandated testing is not designed...
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August 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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HIV community faces a double whammy: Medicaid reductions and CDC funding cuts
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HIV community faces a double whammy: Medicaid reductions and CDC funding cuts
As Midwest cities like Indianapolis struggle with an HIV epidemic, federal support is being curtailed.
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July 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
HIV community faces a double whammy: Medicaid reductions and CDC funding cuts
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The broad romantic-drama strokes of MATERIALISTS are predictable enough, but there's a weight to the proceedings that really makes Celine Song's latest film work.
Check out Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) review of the film, now in theatres.
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Check out Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) review of the film, now in theatres.
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Materialists
The broad romantic-drama strokes of “Materialists” are predictable enough, but there’s a weight to the proceedings that really makes Celine Song’s latest film work.
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June 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The broad romantic-drama strokes of MATERIALISTS are predictable enough, but there's a weight to the proceedings that really makes Celine Song's latest film work.
Check out Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) review of the film, now in theatres.
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Check out Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) review of the film, now in theatres.
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Wes Anderson's latest — an action-adventure tale that feels like his interpretation of Indiana Jones — feels less self-conscious of what it's doing (for better & for worse).
Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, now in theatres.
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Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, now in theatres.
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The Phoenician Scheme
Wes Anderson’s latest — an action-adventure story that feels like his interpretation of an Indiana Jones film — feels less self-conscious about what it’s doing (for better and for worse).
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June 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Wes Anderson's latest — an action-adventure tale that feels like his interpretation of Indiana Jones — feels less self-conscious of what it's doing (for better & for worse).
Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, now in theatres.
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Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, now in theatres.
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As with "Talk to Me," the latest film from siblings Michael and Danny Philippou doesn't totally hold together. But the core conflict, and Sally Hawkins' performance, makes everything else work.
Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews BRING HER BACK.
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Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews BRING HER BACK.
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Bring Her Back
Like their first film, “Talk to Me,” the latest from filmmaking siblings Michael and Danny Philippou doesn’t totally hold together. But the core conflict, and Sally Hawkins’ performance…
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June 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As with "Talk to Me," the latest film from siblings Michael and Danny Philippou doesn't totally hold together. But the core conflict, and Sally Hawkins' performance, makes everything else work.
Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews BRING HER BACK.
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Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews BRING HER BACK.
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FRIENDSHIP takes all the elements of a sketch from star Tim Robinson's "I Think You Should Leave" series and largely manages to make them cohere as a cogent story across 97 minutes.
Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews the film, now in theatres.
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Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews the film, now in theatres.
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Friendship (2025)
“Friendship” takes all the elements of a sketch from star Tim Robinson’s “I Think You Should Leave” series and largely manages to make them cohere as a cogent story across 97 minutes.
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May 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
FRIENDSHIP takes all the elements of a sketch from star Tim Robinson's "I Think You Should Leave" series and largely manages to make them cohere as a cogent story across 97 minutes.
Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews the film, now in theatres.
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Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reviews the film, now in theatres.
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
This likely AI-hallucinated reading list is part of a ~60-page summer supplement, and in an initial spot-check, I'm having trouble confirming any of the quotes. But it's all such transparent filler that I can't help feeling sympathy for the lone freelancer apparently saddled with producing it.
This was just posted by @tbretc.bsky.social on another platform. The Chicago Sun-Times obviously gets ChatGPT to write a ‘summer reads’ feature almost entirely made up of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming to?
May 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Deep Downey — our monthlong ode to Robert Downey, Jr. in honor of his 60th birthday — continues with Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reflection on Downey's pre-MCU lead role in KISS KISS BANG BANG.
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Deep Downey: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
“Deep Downey,” Midwest Film Journal’s monthlong ode to Robert Downey, Jr., to celebrate his 60th birthday, continues with Ben Thorp’s reflection on “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.”…
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April 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Deep Downey — our monthlong ode to Robert Downey, Jr. in honor of his 60th birthday — continues with Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reflection on Downey's pre-MCU lead role in KISS KISS BANG BANG.
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ER boarding, or keeping patients for longer than 4 hours, disproportionately affects elderly people. The experience can be especially harrowing for those with dementia.
As the U.S. grays, experts say things are poised to worsen. More from me and @sadradiolad.bsky.social: apnews.com/article/er-w...
As the U.S. grays, experts say things are poised to worsen. More from me and @sadradiolad.bsky.social: apnews.com/article/er-w...
As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared
An Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows one in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours.
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April 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ER boarding, or keeping patients for longer than 4 hours, disproportionately affects elderly people. The experience can be especially harrowing for those with dementia.
As the U.S. grays, experts say things are poised to worsen. More from me and @sadradiolad.bsky.social: apnews.com/article/er-w...
As the U.S. grays, experts say things are poised to worsen. More from me and @sadradiolad.bsky.social: apnews.com/article/er-w...
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Pulsing w/ anger made all the more potent by the lack of release it offers, ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL becomes more of a horror story as it unspools.
Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) review of the film, opening Friday at the Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant (@kankancinema.bsky.social) in the reply.
Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) review of the film, opening Friday at the Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant (@kankancinema.bsky.social) in the reply.
March 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Pulsing w/ anger made all the more potent by the lack of release it offers, ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL becomes more of a horror story as it unspools.
Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) review of the film, opening Friday at the Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant (@kankancinema.bsky.social) in the reply.
Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) review of the film, opening Friday at the Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant (@kankancinema.bsky.social) in the reply.
Perfect movie ty
Ahead of its limited Wednesday & Friday engagement at the Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant (@kankancinema.bsky.social), Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reflects on 1963's CHARADE — which may be the best romantic comedy there is.
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Find Ben's essay — along with a ticket link — in the reply!
February 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Perfect movie ty
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January 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Love seeing my tortured coworkers again
January 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Love seeing my tortured coworkers again
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As BABYGIRL writer-director Halina Reijn has said her film is partially inspired by Nicole Kidman's character from EYES WIDE SHUT chasing her own fantasies, Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) compares & contrasts the 1999 film w/ Reijn's late-2024 release.
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Top to Bottom with Eyes Wide Shut & Babygirl
Given that “Babygirl” writer-director Halina Reijn has called her latest film an exploration of what would’ve happened if Nicole Kidman’s “Eyes Wide Shut” character lived out her fantasies…
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January 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
As BABYGIRL writer-director Halina Reijn has said her film is partially inspired by Nicole Kidman's character from EYES WIDE SHUT chasing her own fantasies, Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) compares & contrasts the 1999 film w/ Reijn's late-2024 release.
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A visually innovative adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, NICKEL BOYS will make you feel, however briefly, that Nickel Academy's ghosts become your own.
Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social)
review of the film, expanding tomorrow.
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Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social)
review of the film, expanding tomorrow.
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Nickel Boys
A visually innovative adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “Nickel Boys” will make you feel, however briefly, that the ghosts of Nickel Academy become your own.
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January 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A visually innovative adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, NICKEL BOYS will make you feel, however briefly, that Nickel Academy's ghosts become your own.
Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social)
review of the film, expanding tomorrow.
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Ben Thorp's (@sadradiolad.bsky.social)
review of the film, expanding tomorrow.
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Love this reflection from Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) on PAPRIKA, which you can catch at a special 4K-remaster screening tomorrow.
Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) reflects on Satoshi Kon's prescient final film, PAPRIKA, ahead of a special Wednesday, Jan. 8, screening in 4K as part of the Anime Expo Cinema Nights series. Check local listings for showtimes.
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AXCN: Paprika 4K
Ben Thorp reflects on Satoshi Kon’s prescient final film, “Paprika,” ahead of a special screening as part of the Anime Expo Cinema Nights (AXCN) series.
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January 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Love this reflection from Ben Thorp (@sadradiolad.bsky.social) on PAPRIKA, which you can catch at a special 4K-remaster screening tomorrow.
Eyes Wide Shut what a vibe
January 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Eyes Wide Shut what a vibe
I think I have a parasocial relationship with Willem Dafoe. He shows up in stuff and I'm like "that's my BOY, my perfect SON, I've never met him but I KNOW him."
The K-pop megastans have been on to something this hits
The K-pop megastans have been on to something this hits
December 27, 2024 at 3:16 PM
I think I have a parasocial relationship with Willem Dafoe. He shows up in stuff and I'm like "that's my BOY, my perfect SON, I've never met him but I KNOW him."
The K-pop megastans have been on to something this hits
The K-pop megastans have been on to something this hits
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis tried to foreclose on two young adults because their mother died.
The most shocking fact? Habitat was ignoring a federal law meant to protect families.
Great work from @samanthahorton.bsky.social @wfyi.bsky.social
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The most shocking fact? Habitat was ignoring a federal law meant to protect families.
Great work from @samanthahorton.bsky.social @wfyi.bsky.social
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When two Indianapolis teens lost their mother, Habitat for Humanity tried to foreclose on their home
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit that helps low-income families purchase homes through interest-free mortgages. The goal is housing security and a chance to build generational wealth. But after one...
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December 12, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis tried to foreclose on two young adults because their mother died.
The most shocking fact? Habitat was ignoring a federal law meant to protect families.
Great work from @samanthahorton.bsky.social @wfyi.bsky.social
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The most shocking fact? Habitat was ignoring a federal law meant to protect families.
Great work from @samanthahorton.bsky.social @wfyi.bsky.social
www.wfyi.org/news/article...
finished Intermezzo this weekend and m8s I'm sorry it's really, really good. Rooney pilled
December 11, 2024 at 4:21 PM
finished Intermezzo this weekend and m8s I'm sorry it's really, really good. Rooney pilled
Wild that 41 degrees after walking around in sub-twenty feels this good
December 4, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Wild that 41 degrees after walking around in sub-twenty feels this good