Thoughtful Sloth
@thoughtfulsloth.bsky.social
Enjoyer of film, TV, books, comics, video games, sumo, science, streaming, scifi, fantasy, anime, manga, crosswords, mysteries, city pop, electronica, & other slothy things. Age: Old enough to remember restaurants w/ smoking sections & CDs were new media.
Me, earlier in the season of #pluribus : "I wonder what they're using all that power for?"
Me, this episode, reading Carol's white board:
Me, this episode, reading Carol's white board:
a man in a lab coat is pointing at someone and saying ah ha !!!
Alt: George Costanza from the TV show 'Seinfeld', a balding short stubby man with wire rim glasses, in a tan rain coat pointing at Jerry Seinfeld just off camera, George has both hands raised pointing and moves one hand down while gesturing wildly at Jerry with the other hand, his left hand perking up at Jerry's face still pointing. He shouts, "Ah, ha!" As he gestures. White text with a black outline is under George as he gestures, the text says in all caps, "AH HA!!!!!" Jerry's apartment can be seen in the background behind them both, they appear to be standing with Jerry's back facing his kitchen island, Jerry's dining room table, his shelf of books, movies, and audio CD player, and his computer desk with an old CTR monitor next to his apartment's window can all be seen behind George. The gif loops through George's gesture, the text does not change.
media.tenor.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Me, earlier in the season of #pluribus : "I wonder what they're using all that power for?"
Me, this episode, reading Carol's white board:
Me, this episode, reading Carol's white board:
Just 2 episodes left of #pluribus & I'm still loving this weird experiment of a show. The sense of isolation, even when in nature, was really compelling in the latest episode. Seeing how it can strengthen or chip away a character's resolve, how vastly altered the world is, & how it goes on w/o us...
December 14, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Just 2 episodes left of #pluribus & I'm still loving this weird experiment of a show. The sense of isolation, even when in nature, was really compelling in the latest episode. Seeing how it can strengthen or chip away a character's resolve, how vastly altered the world is, & how it goes on w/o us...
I admit #pluribus is extending out the plot & it certainly isn't for everyone. For me personally, I'm still enjoying it because I like seeing how the characters live in this changed world. I see it as character study of the new world & those who are left in it. But I like experimental stuff, so 🤷.
the most recent episode is kind of a perfect example, an hour or whatever of TV designed to impress, but what did anyone actually get out of it except understanding that this dude is obstinate as fuck, which we already knew? what was revealed other than the show having a massive budget and good DP?
December 14, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I admit #pluribus is extending out the plot & it certainly isn't for everyone. For me personally, I'm still enjoying it because I like seeing how the characters live in this changed world. I see it as character study of the new world & those who are left in it. But I like experimental stuff, so 🤷.
Latest episode of #pluribus further digs into Carol's personality & how "abrasive" women & American perspectives are seen by others. Seeing a main character fall to "Main Character Syndrome" is wild. Really love the emotional gut punches. Intrigued how it will progress when Carol & ?? meet.
#tvsky 📺
#tvsky 📺
December 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
An excellent writeup & critique of the "controversial" game 'Horses', which has a place in gaming art & is far tamer than many celebrated works, both in & out of gaming. 'Horses' is a bizarrely inspired, though clunky, criticism of abuse, slavery, & power that does not warrant bans nor controversy.
Despite the controversy, Horses is only shocking if you're unfamiliar with the history movies, theater, literature, or basically any art form that does not have stats. aftermath.site/horses-indie-g...
Horses Is Tame
Horses, the indie game that is too scandalous for either Valve or Epic, is only beyond the pale if you're not familiar with any other art form.
aftermath.site
December 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
An excellent writeup & critique of the "controversial" game 'Horses', which has a place in gaming art & is far tamer than many celebrated works, both in & out of gaming. 'Horses' is a bizarrely inspired, though clunky, criticism of abuse, slavery, & power that does not warrant bans nor controversy.
Well #pluribus Carol is peak mystery vlogger.
Vince, these cliffhangers. The payoff must be incredible, or flop considerably.
Every now and then we get some very nice cinematography. Carol working till sunset was nicely done. Seehorn acted the hell out of that video. The drone too.
#tvsky 📺 #tv
Vince, these cliffhangers. The payoff must be incredible, or flop considerably.
Every now and then we get some very nice cinematography. Carol working till sunset was nicely done. Seehorn acted the hell out of that video. The drone too.
#tvsky 📺 #tv
November 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I like #OuterWorlds2 but wish they went further with Auntie's Choice uniform / armor designs. I want them plastered with ads for Auntie products like NASCAR drivers. Also wish characters were more uniquely animated. #Obsidian does good work, but often feels a bit lacking.
#gamesky #videogames 🕹
#gamesky #videogames 🕹
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I like #OuterWorlds2 but wish they went further with Auntie's Choice uniform / armor designs. I want them plastered with ads for Auntie products like NASCAR drivers. Also wish characters were more uniquely animated. #Obsidian does good work, but often feels a bit lacking.
#gamesky #videogames 🕹
#gamesky #videogames 🕹
Carol reminds me of The Irresponsible Scientist roles in old scifi movies, but instead of being an egocentric egghead she's a romantasy author dealing (or not) with personal shit. Feel bad for this particular individual, Zosia, bearing the brunt of Carol's "tests."
#tvsky #tv #pluribus 📺
#tvsky #tv #pluribus 📺
November 23, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Tuned into Criterion Channel on a Japanese movie from maybe the 60s that looked like a drama. Twenty minutes later, I'm asking why this guy's Frankenstein is so huge & fighting a dragon dog kaiju that's shooting Frankenstein with lasers. The magic of entering a movie without know it's name. #film 🎥
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Tuned into Criterion Channel on a Japanese movie from maybe the 60s that looked like a drama. Twenty minutes later, I'm asking why this guy's Frankenstein is so huge & fighting a dragon dog kaiju that's shooting Frankenstein with lasers. The magic of entering a movie without know it's name. #film 🎥
It's hard to say which is better, the #pluribus character drama study of Carol or the larger scope of its ideas and their implications. Rhea Seehorn has me pausing to just process her expressions and the whole cast is acing the hive mind. Special shout out to Robert Bailey, Jr. as DHL Guy.
#tvsky 📺
#tvsky 📺
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Hot take I guess: CO:E33 shouldn't win GoTY, though it likely will. E33 had cool visual design & interesting combat, but the writing was misogynistic, full of tropes, & cliché. Exploring the world & areas was a chore with clunky movement. Female characters are pushed aside & infantacized.
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Hot take I guess: CO:E33 shouldn't win GoTY, though it likely will. E33 had cool visual design & interesting combat, but the writing was misogynistic, full of tropes, & cliché. Exploring the world & areas was a chore with clunky movement. Female characters are pushed aside & infantacized.
What a call into the waves of history. Legend.
A real loss. Rest in power, Alice Wong.
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
What a call into the waves of history. Legend.
Just in time for the holidays. Enjoy your fucked traveling, USA.
The DOT also reportedly plans to rescind requirements that airlines disclose junk fees. It's also planning to redefine what flight cancellations would require refunds for passengers.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
BREAKING: The Trump administration is officially withdrawing a Biden-era plan to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by the airlines.
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Just in time for the holidays. Enjoy your fucked traveling, USA.
Anyone know how this will effect sales of products in legalized states? Not sure if they rely on the same hemp crops for production. Actually rooting for the industry tycoons on lobbying against this fight.
Congressional hemp restrictions threaten $28 billion industry, sending companies scrambling
Congress' stopgap funding bill added a provision banning almost all hemp, which threatens $28 billion hemp industry and has sent companies scrambling.
www.cnbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Anyone know how this will effect sales of products in legalized states? Not sure if they rely on the same hemp crops for production. Actually rooting for the industry tycoons on lobbying against this fight.
An excellent piece on crafting characters, plots, and the alchemy of storytelling. While it is a bit long, it's worth the time.
"This idea of “irresolvable contradictions” is key to my approach to character."
This is one of the best craft essays on writing I have ever seen.
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/i-am...
This is one of the best craft essays on writing I have ever seen.
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/i-am...
I Am Insecure About My Character(s) - Uncanny Magazine
Great characters are the cornerstone of storytelling. For a story to work, the audience must bond in a meaningful way with a cast of fully realized individuals whose actions and conflicts create drama...
www.uncannymagazine.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
An excellent piece on crafting characters, plots, and the alchemy of storytelling. While it is a bit long, it's worth the time.
Tim Robinson's comedy is such a conflict for me. I enjoy weird surrealism, but can't stand cringe & yelling as humor. Tried 2 eps of The Chair Company & that's all for me. It has some funny ideas & actors I like, but feels too male ragey & makes light of others' trauma. Not for me.
#tvsky #tv 📺
#tvsky #tv 📺
November 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
#Pluribus is on solid ground so far (sometimes in the air too). The first 2 eps are tight & excellent practices of visual storytelling. Also very contemporary formed. We're getting some smart contempo media as of late. Excited to see where it goes. Everything's 💯% Ep2 opening 👩✈️!
#tvsky 📺 #tv #scifi
#tvsky 📺 #tv #scifi
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#Pluribus is on solid ground so far (sometimes in the air too). The first 2 eps are tight & excellent practices of visual storytelling. Also very contemporary formed. We're getting some smart contempo media as of late. Excited to see where it goes. Everything's 💯% Ep2 opening 👩✈️!
#tvsky 📺 #tv #scifi
#tvsky 📺 #tv #scifi
'Fantastic 4: First Steps' is a visually slick film with a middling script that gives us glimpses of complex characters that are sadly largely reduced flat by a typical plot that doesn't capitalize on its stellar cast. Cool designs & solid performances only go so far.
#filmsky #mcu #film #movies 🎥
#filmsky #mcu #film #movies 🎥
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Enjoyed #Peacemaker S2. Another heartfelt exploration of its characters that adds new dimensions to the genre. My biggest complaint may be the ending's pacing (both dragging & rushed) & its 2 self indulgent band performances. Also reverts to an MCU next story setup. Still good though.
#tvsky #tv 📺
#tvsky #tv 📺
November 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Enjoyed #Peacemaker S2. Another heartfelt exploration of its characters that adds new dimensions to the genre. My biggest complaint may be the ending's pacing (both dragging & rushed) & its 2 self indulgent band performances. Also reverts to an MCU next story setup. Still good though.
#tvsky #tv 📺
#tvsky #tv 📺
Really big fan of ACTOR3's work.
November 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Really big fan of ACTOR3's work.
Ball and hole. That red ball of hate took me a few hours to master. The well is a nice hilarious gimmick. Love it.
#babysteps #videogames #gamesky 🕹
#babysteps #videogames #gamesky 🕹
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Ball and hole. That red ball of hate took me a few hours to master. The well is a nice hilarious gimmick. Love it.
#babysteps #videogames #gamesky 🕹
#babysteps #videogames #gamesky 🕹
Something I've yet to see an article about is connecting Trump's history of shady construction and property valuations with this "project." Obviously his initial lies of its size and costs (sound familiar?) are a problem, but can we expect it to get better? This reeks of Trump's typical playbook.
President Trump is plowing ahead with plans to build a grand ballroom where the East Wing of the White House currently stands. The plans have not gone through the committee tasked with overseeing such projects. n.pr/48FiK1R
Trump plows ahead with East Wing demolition despite calls for caution
President Trump is plowing ahead with plans to build a grand ballroom where the East Wing of the White House currently stands. The plans have not gone through the committee tasked with overseeing such projects.
n.pr
October 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Something I've yet to see an article about is connecting Trump's history of shady construction and property valuations with this "project." Obviously his initial lies of its size and costs (sound familiar?) are a problem, but can we expect it to get better? This reeks of Trump's typical playbook.
Submitting job applications to all major studios & streamers for a position I made up called "Prequel Spritzer," in which I attend all meetings regarding franchises and any time someone says the word "prequel" I spray them in the face with water and shout "No! Stupid! Trash!"
#tvsky #filmsky 📺 🎥
#tvsky #filmsky 📺 🎥
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM