Michael Stokes
@stokeswriter.bsky.social
Screenwriter. Horror. Thrillers. Paw Patrol.
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This is really kind of epic:
Found this video while explaining the Portland Frogs to someone. Enjoy!
October 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This is really kind of epic:
Stan Rogers! ❤️ The Mary Ellen Carter is my “try and stop me” song.
I know all the lyrics to Barrett's Privateers. Does that count?
September 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Stan Rogers! ❤️ The Mary Ellen Carter is my “try and stop me” song.
That is a brilliant comparison. Pomegranate journalism.
"Don't break bread with the people you cover" is what I was taught.
It was almost like the rule for not eating in the land of the dead or in Faerie - you share a meal, you now have a connection; you've accepted a kinship.
One paper I worked for wouldn't let us take as much as a glass of water.
It was almost like the rule for not eating in the land of the dead or in Faerie - you share a meal, you now have a connection; you've accepted a kinship.
One paper I worked for wouldn't let us take as much as a glass of water.
September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
That is a brilliant comparison. Pomegranate journalism.
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WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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What does your favorite slasher movie say about you?
You might be quite surprised.. or really pissed off.
#horror #horrorsky #horrorfamily #horrorfacts
You might be quite surprised.. or really pissed off.
#horror #horrorsky #horrorfamily #horrorfacts
There’s No Final Girl in Denial: What Your Favorite Slasher Says About You
A brutal, blood-soaked breakdown of what your favorite slasher really says about you. No final girl is safe.
horrorfacts.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
What does your favorite slasher movie say about you?
You might be quite surprised.. or really pissed off.
#horror #horrorsky #horrorfamily #horrorfacts
You might be quite surprised.. or really pissed off.
#horror #horrorsky #horrorfamily #horrorfacts
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Alt text included!
July 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Alt text included!
No Kings Rally in Hendersonville North Carolina
June 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
No Kings Rally in Hendersonville North Carolina
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Our standard three-act story structure tells us that things will get worse and worse, until some massive confrontation — after which they'll be great.
This expectation is really bad for us, especially when during this current traumatic moment.
My latest newsletter: buttondown.com/charliejane/...
This expectation is really bad for us, especially when during this current traumatic moment.
My latest newsletter: buttondown.com/charliejane/...
Our Default Story Structure Is Literally Killing Us
If you’d be willing to spend a few bucks a month to subscribe to this free newsletter, then please do consider supporting me by pre-ordering my upcoming...
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May 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Our standard three-act story structure tells us that things will get worse and worse, until some massive confrontation — after which they'll be great.
This expectation is really bad for us, especially when during this current traumatic moment.
My latest newsletter: buttondown.com/charliejane/...
This expectation is really bad for us, especially when during this current traumatic moment.
My latest newsletter: buttondown.com/charliejane/...
The “passing through” places.
May 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The “passing through” places.
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TANK vs TESLA
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
TANK vs TESLA
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
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New article! On mysteries, folklore, and the threat of AI: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/the-spookl...
The Spooklight
It is better to be sincerely stupid than artificially intelligent.
sarahkendzior.substack.com
May 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
New article! On mysteries, folklore, and the threat of AI: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/the-spookl...
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Hey, did you know there's an alternative to ChatGPT that makes sense economically and doesn't destroy the environment?
It's called English majors and they will happily fix all of your documents for the low price of health insurance and a living wage.
It's called English majors and they will happily fix all of your documents for the low price of health insurance and a living wage.
April 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hey, did you know there's an alternative to ChatGPT that makes sense economically and doesn't destroy the environment?
It's called English majors and they will happily fix all of your documents for the low price of health insurance and a living wage.
It's called English majors and they will happily fix all of your documents for the low price of health insurance and a living wage.
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It's not doomscrolling, it's just moisturizing with fear-sweat
February 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It's not doomscrolling, it's just moisturizing with fear-sweat
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Full Trudeau press conference - is a masterclass in statesmanship and communication:
youtu.be/xiaACQpFUfE?...
youtu.be/xiaACQpFUfE?...
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods
YouTube video by CBC News
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February 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Full Trudeau press conference - is a masterclass in statesmanship and communication:
youtu.be/xiaACQpFUfE?...
youtu.be/xiaACQpFUfE?...
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We encourage you to access the following Los Angeles Wildfire Resources. Learn more at the link in our bio.
January 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
We encourage you to access the following Los Angeles Wildfire Resources. Learn more at the link in our bio.
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We want to alert Guild members impacted by the wildfires that they may be eligible for emergency financial assistance through our partnerships with Union Plus and the Entertainment Community Fund. 🧵
January 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We want to alert Guild members impacted by the wildfires that they may be eligible for emergency financial assistance through our partnerships with Union Plus and the Entertainment Community Fund. 🧵
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The case for a Shadow Cabinet – a positive form of opposition.
snyder.substack.com/p/shadow-cab...
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Shadow Cabinet
A Positive Form of Opposition
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January 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The case for a Shadow Cabinet – a positive form of opposition.
snyder.substack.com/p/shadow-cab...
snyder.substack.com/p/shadow-cab...
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Some artists suggested that we pin a summary of Glaze, Nightshade & other projects here. Instead, I will point them to Melissa Heikkilä's article on our lab and projects. It is the definitive story of who we are, how we got here, and why we do what we do.
www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/13/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/13/1...
The AI lab waging a guerrilla war over exploitative AI
The tools Glaze and Nightshade are giving artists hope that they can fight back against AI that hoovers internet data to train. Are they enough?
www.technologyreview.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Some artists suggested that we pin a summary of Glaze, Nightshade & other projects here. Instead, I will point them to Melissa Heikkilä's article on our lab and projects. It is the definitive story of who we are, how we got here, and why we do what we do.
www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/13/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/13/1...