Tansy Gardam
@tansyg.bsky.social
chaotic foolish. writer, critic and recovering TV producer. host of Going Rogue, a podcast about troubled films and the industry that makes them, if you even care.
wrote about the joy and rewards of friction in techology, and why DVD shelves are an act of public vulnerability.
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In an era of frictionless digital experiences, there’s something magical about obsolete technology | Tansy Gardam
DVDs and CDs signalled the beginning of the end for physical media but now have pride of place among technologies that are forgotten but not quite gone
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:11 AM
wrote about the joy and rewards of friction in techology, and why DVD shelves are an act of public vulnerability.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If it takes me 10 hours to read a book my sister in Christ I am spending that time with someone who put six months in, not autofill on speed.
(the wilful ignoring of media consumers in any discussion of AI is infuriating and will hopefully be the technology’s downfall)
(the wilful ignoring of media consumers in any discussion of AI is infuriating and will hopefully be the technology’s downfall)
“If I can generate a book in a day, and you need six months to write a book, who’s going to win the race?” God this is bleak
The New Fabio Is Claude
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February 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM
If it takes me 10 hours to read a book my sister in Christ I am spending that time with someone who put six months in, not autofill on speed.
(the wilful ignoring of media consumers in any discussion of AI is infuriating and will hopefully be the technology’s downfall)
(the wilful ignoring of media consumers in any discussion of AI is infuriating and will hopefully be the technology’s downfall)
new bonus episode up on the Patreon about how the attention economy is influencing storytelling beyond streaming platforms.
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The Attention Economy & Storytelling (Bonus) | Going Rogue
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February 8, 2026 at 2:23 AM
new bonus episode up on the Patreon about how the attention economy is influencing storytelling beyond streaming platforms.
www.patreon.com/posts/attent...
www.patreon.com/posts/attent...
My heights? Wuthered.
My heaths? Cliffed.
My earns? Hawed.
My heaths? Cliffed.
My earns? Hawed.
February 7, 2026 at 7:34 AM
My heights? Wuthered.
My heaths? Cliffed.
My earns? Hawed.
My heaths? Cliffed.
My earns? Hawed.
"GDT developed a Gothic Western Count of Monte Cristo with Coppola in the 90s" is my Manchurian Candidate activation phrase @realgdt.bsky.social drop the screenplay pls
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"GDT developed a Gothic Western Count of Monte Cristo with Coppola in the 90s" is my Manchurian Candidate activation phrase @realgdt.bsky.social drop the screenplay pls
was riffing about this literally last week am I cursed with prophecy? and if so why can't I use that curse to make Blak Deltora Quest happen?
February 5, 2026 at 5:53 AM
was riffing about this literally last week am I cursed with prophecy? and if so why can't I use that curse to make Blak Deltora Quest happen?
was sick earlier this week but only told a couple ppl so I woke up dehydrated and disoriented to two "hope you're feeling better!"s and one very long description of a friend's dream about buying a bootleg RoTS DVD with new scenes where Hayden Christensen was wearing a wig that looked like Maya Hawke
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 AM
was sick earlier this week but only told a couple ppl so I woke up dehydrated and disoriented to two "hope you're feeling better!"s and one very long description of a friend's dream about buying a bootleg RoTS DVD with new scenes where Hayden Christensen was wearing a wig that looked like Maya Hawke
PSA if you’ve DM’d me on Bluesky and I haven’t responded I don’t hate you, I hate the age verification process on this site and it’s locked me out of DMs. You can always reach me via email or, if you’re not a coward, tag me in a public post.
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
PSA if you’ve DM’d me on Bluesky and I haven’t responded I don’t hate you, I hate the age verification process on this site and it’s locked me out of DMs. You can always reach me via email or, if you’re not a coward, tag me in a public post.
i truly believe that when you die, moral judgement comes in the form of an Isaac Chotiner phone interview
February 4, 2026 at 12:23 AM
i truly believe that when you die, moral judgement comes in the form of an Isaac Chotiner phone interview
for personal reasons I am now watching OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE
February 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM
for personal reasons I am now watching OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE
riddled with regrets about not buying the Aldi upholstery steam cleaner. it was only $130 I could have been the cleanest bitch in town. they even had a handheld one with a half litre dirty tank for $70.
January 29, 2026 at 6:14 AM
riddled with regrets about not buying the Aldi upholstery steam cleaner. it was only $130 I could have been the cleanest bitch in town. they even had a handheld one with a half litre dirty tank for $70.
why would you fumble this?
January 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM
why would you fumble this?
everything I know about abby chatfield I have learned against my will
January 28, 2026 at 3:14 AM
everything I know about abby chatfield I have learned against my will
anyway here’s asling beach rock pool
January 27, 2026 at 9:09 AM
anyway here’s asling beach rock pool
welcome to Australia our number one tennis player is sponsored by SAP.
January 23, 2026 at 10:59 AM
welcome to Australia our number one tennis player is sponsored by SAP.
I maintain all sports commentaries should include one person who doesn’t know how the sport works and is trying not to get noticed.
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
I maintain all sports commentaries should include one person who doesn’t know how the sport works and is trying not to get noticed.
Reposted by Tansy Gardam
In the 2010s, the Icelandic tv station Channel 2 accidentally added subtitles from a gritty crime drama to an episode of Teletubbies.
I have translated some of the highlights
I have translated some of the highlights
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM
In the 2010s, the Icelandic tv station Channel 2 accidentally added subtitles from a gritty crime drama to an episode of Teletubbies.
I have translated some of the highlights
I have translated some of the highlights
folks I think these might be the manmade horrors beyond my comprehension.
January 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM
folks I think these might be the manmade horrors beyond my comprehension.
worth remembering the VFX team on Pirates lowkey lived in fear cos Verbinski has a VFX background (I wanna say compositing?) so they could not sneak a single cheat past him. one of his favourite details was Davy Jones' lil exhaust spout going pink in direct sunlight like a human ear.
January 22, 2026 at 12:40 AM
worth remembering the VFX team on Pirates lowkey lived in fear cos Verbinski has a VFX background (I wanna say compositing?) so they could not sneak a single cheat past him. one of his favourite details was Davy Jones' lil exhaust spout going pink in direct sunlight like a human ear.
They’re doing a light and music show on Rod Laver arena which is indistinguishable from Aunty Donna’s TENNIS: the Musical
January 20, 2026 at 7:57 AM
They’re doing a light and music show on Rod Laver arena which is indistinguishable from Aunty Donna’s TENNIS: the Musical
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
January 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
Reposted by Tansy Gardam
AI summaries are undefeated.
January 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM
AI summaries are undefeated.