Brent Simon
@shareddarkness.bsky.social
“You gotta kick at the darkness ’til it bleeds daylight.” Award-winning journalist/author: https://bit.ly/3NpYWqA. Member: @lafilmcritics.bsky.social, Golden Globes. Tar Heel. 2006 TIME Person of Year. Flag carrier: David Lynch, U2, cinema, tacos, decency.
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Thirty-five years ago today, David Lynch filmed his last scene as Gordon Cole in the original run of TWIN PEAKS. I unpack the hotly debated circumstances surrounding this scene's genesis in my book THE DREAMER'S PATH, which covers the entirety of Lynch's on-screen life. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Thirty-five years ago today, David Lynch filmed his last scene as Gordon Cole in the original run of TWIN PEAKS. I unpack the hotly debated circumstances surrounding this scene's genesis in my book THE DREAMER'S PATH, which covers the entirety of Lynch's on-screen life. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK
Thirty-five years ago today, David Lynch filmed his last scene as Gordon Cole in the original run of TWIN PEAKS. I unpack the hotly debated circumstances surrounding this scene's genesis in my book THE DREAMER'S PATH, which covers the entirety of Lynch's on-screen life. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Thirty-five years ago today, David Lynch filmed his last scene as Gordon Cole in the original run of TWIN PEAKS. I unpack the hotly debated circumstances surrounding this scene's genesis in my book THE DREAMER'S PATH, which covers the entirety of Lynch's on-screen life. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK
We live in terribly dystopian times, it’s true, but @theonion.com is out there just absolutely killing it every single day.
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We live in terribly dystopian times, it’s true, but @theonion.com is out there just absolutely killing it every single day.
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It’s National Pie Day, and you know what that means! Gordon Cole getting hopped up on massive, massive quantities, and extolling the virtues of my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, which unpacks every David Lynch acting performance — those you love and don’t even know! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreame...
January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It’s National Pie Day, and you know what that means! Gordon Cole getting hopped up on massive, massive quantities, and extolling the virtues of my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, which unpacks every David Lynch acting performance — those you love and don’t even know! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreame...
@scbwriter.bsky.social As a fellow writer around the same age, and currently dealing with one parent suffering from dementia and another with cognitive decline, I read your recent piece on memory loss and found it quite moving. Thanks for being so open and vulnerable in sharing your story.
February 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
@scbwriter.bsky.social As a fellow writer around the same age, and currently dealing with one parent suffering from dementia and another with cognitive decline, I read your recent piece on memory loss and found it quite moving. Thanks for being so open and vulnerable in sharing your story.
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“.. Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum .. on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents, featuring testimony from the brothers of Renee Good ..”
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February 3, 2026 at 11:09 PM
“.. Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum .. on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents, featuring testimony from the brothers of Renee Good ..”
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I did a ranking of every film I saw at this year's Sundance. Plus, I had some thoughts about what it means when a film festival leaves its home.
Sundance 2026: Ranking the Best and Worst of the Festival
I first attended Sundance in 2009. Over the nearly 20 years I went to Park City, I learned several things: Wear your snow boots on the pla...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I did a ranking of every film I saw at this year's Sundance. Plus, I had some thoughts about what it means when a film festival leaves its home.
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4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:47 PM
4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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Amidst a lot of awfulness in the world it was wonderful last night to get together with over 1,000 people to celebrate both TWIN PEAKS and David Lynch’s life. It was richly apparent how there’s a genuine sense of mutual care that seems to exist amongst folks in David’s orbit and his fans in general.
January 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Amidst a lot of awfulness in the world it was wonderful last night to get together with over 1,000 people to celebrate both TWIN PEAKS and David Lynch’s life. It was richly apparent how there’s a genuine sense of mutual care that seems to exist amongst folks in David’s orbit and his fans in general.
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It’s National Pie Day, and you know what that means! Gordon Cole getting hopped up on massive, massive quantities, and extolling the virtues of my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, which unpacks every David Lynch acting performance — those you love and don’t even know! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreame...
January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It’s National Pie Day, and you know what that means! Gordon Cole getting hopped up on massive, massive quantities, and extolling the virtues of my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, which unpacks every David Lynch acting performance — those you love and don’t even know! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreame...
Amidst a lot of awfulness in the world it was wonderful last night to get together with over 1,000 people to celebrate both TWIN PEAKS and David Lynch’s life. It was richly apparent how there’s a genuine sense of mutual care that seems to exist amongst folks in David’s orbit and his fans in general.
January 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Amidst a lot of awfulness in the world it was wonderful last night to get together with over 1,000 people to celebrate both TWIN PEAKS and David Lynch’s life. It was richly apparent how there’s a genuine sense of mutual care that seems to exist amongst folks in David’s orbit and his fans in general.
On what would’ve been his 80th birthday, a still-heavy heart but raised (damn fine) cup of coffee to David Lynch, whose work smuggled more of the avant-garde into the mainstream than any other filmmaker. For my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, I unpack his life as a performer. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK
The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor
The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor [Simon, Brent] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor
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January 21, 2026 at 6:15 AM
On what would’ve been his 80th birthday, a still-heavy heart but raised (damn fine) cup of coffee to David Lynch, whose work smuggled more of the avant-garde into the mainstream than any other filmmaker. For my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, I unpack his life as a performer. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK
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ICE detained Purple Heart veteran William Vermie for hours at the Whipple Federal Building.
He says he’s speaking out because he’s white, he has privilege and if he doesn’t use it to stand up for others, who will?
That is what solidarity looks like.
He says he’s speaking out because he’s white, he has privilege and if he doesn’t use it to stand up for others, who will?
That is what solidarity looks like.
January 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM
ICE detained Purple Heart veteran William Vermie for hours at the Whipple Federal Building.
He says he’s speaking out because he’s white, he has privilege and if he doesn’t use it to stand up for others, who will?
That is what solidarity looks like.
He says he’s speaking out because he’s white, he has privilege and if he doesn’t use it to stand up for others, who will?
That is what solidarity looks like.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
One year ago today, David Lynch left us. My book THE DREAMER'S PATH, featuring 60+ interviews, unpacks his surprisingly robust life as an actor, and how this heretofore unexplored part of his enormous creative output intersects with his broader embrace of "the art life." www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK
The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor
The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor [Simon, Brent] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Dreamer’s Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
One year ago today, David Lynch left us. My book THE DREAMER'S PATH, featuring 60+ interviews, unpacks his surprisingly robust life as an actor, and how this heretofore unexplored part of his enormous creative output intersects with his broader embrace of "the art life." www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGDFCDK
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This looks great. I picked up a copy of Lucky I’ve been meaning to get to for a while, and this might be the nudge I need.
Nine years ago today, November 18, 2016, David Lynch threatened Laura Dern with cooking lasagna in the Make a Film Foundation short THE BLACK GHIANDOLA, one of many projects other than TWIN PEAKS in which he acted. My book THE DREAMER'S PATH unpacks them all. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreame...
The Dreamer's Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor|Paperback
Devour the first book ever that covers director David Lynch as an actor in Twin Peaks, Lucky, The Fabelmans, and more.Much has been written about David Lynch and his films, but The Dreamer’s Pat...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This looks great. I picked up a copy of Lucky I’ve been meaning to get to for a while, and this might be the nudge I need.
Nine years ago today, November 18, 2016, David Lynch threatened Laura Dern with cooking lasagna in the Make a Film Foundation short THE BLACK GHIANDOLA, one of many projects other than TWIN PEAKS in which he acted. My book THE DREAMER'S PATH unpacks them all. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreame...
The Dreamer's Path: Twin Peaks and David Lynch the Actor|Paperback
Devour the first book ever that covers director David Lynch as an actor in Twin Peaks, Lucky, The Fabelmans, and more.Much has been written about David Lynch and his films, but The Dreamer’s Pat...
www.barnesandnoble.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Nine years ago today, November 18, 2016, David Lynch threatened Laura Dern with cooking lasagna in the Make a Film Foundation short THE BLACK GHIANDOLA, one of many projects other than TWIN PEAKS in which he acted. My book THE DREAMER'S PATH unpacks them all. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreame...
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Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
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"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
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Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
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I want a government that doesn’t sound like a deeply damaged, bratty boy when it communicates with citizens exercising their First Amendment rights.
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I want a government that doesn’t sound like a deeply damaged, bratty boy when it communicates with citizens exercising their First Amendment rights.
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Six people died from tampered Tylenol and the company pulled 30 million bottles off the market. ChatGPT is accused of urging seven people towards suicide, and OpenAI just assures us they’re still working out the kinks. Billions in investment, zero accountability.
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Six people died from tampered Tylenol and the company pulled 30 million bottles off the market. ChatGPT is accused of urging seven people towards suicide, and OpenAI just assures us they’re still working out the kinks. Billions in investment, zero accountability.
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The only truly devestating interview you could do with Trump is a series of factual questions asked by someone with no affect: “How does a bill become a law?” “Name three countries where American troops are stationed.” “Will you be raising tariffs on Wakanda?”
November 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The only truly devestating interview you could do with Trump is a series of factual questions asked by someone with no affect: “How does a bill become a law?” “Name three countries where American troops are stationed.” “Will you be raising tariffs on Wakanda?”