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Thoughtful Sloth
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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.
An excellent piece on crafting characters, plots, and the alchemy of storytelling. While it is a bit long, it's worth the time.
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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 📺
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
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
'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 🎥
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Watching de Palma's 'Obsession' (1976) and the highlight so far is the dramatically scored shots of this very shocked cathedral.

#filmsky #movies #film 🎥
November 5, 2025 at 9:46 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 📺
November 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Really big fan of ACTOR3's work.
November 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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 🕹
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 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.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · 20d
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
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 📺 🎥
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Only Democrats with detailed, actionable 4 year plans for repairing the country should be allowed on the next primary debate stage. Don't have a plan? Stay home. We need serious, smart, and ready to haul ass to get things done in 4 years candidates. Anything else isn't worth the time.
October 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Going between nunsploitation and witch films, I realized the main difference between a convent and a coven is that one only gets fun when sin happens and the other is fun sins all the time.
October 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
That latest episode of #SlowHorses holy crap! I did not expect that particular cascade of events. This show.

#tvsky #tv #television 📺 #appletvwithouttheplusbutformerlywiththeplusthestreamingappnotthe
October 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
It's wild & depressing that 'Born in Flames' remains relevant to US politics, speaking to present issues, while also showing how far we have yet to advance. While some of its politics are flawed & tactics dated, other aspects still present valuable ideas on organization & protest. 🎥 #filmsky #movies
Born in Flames - Wikipedia
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October 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The natural progression of this is for ICE to wear their own inflatable costumes as they assault protestors wearing costumes, thus opening a tear in the fabric of reality, and we become a Tom & Jerry / Itchy & Scratchy cartoon.
October 16, 2025 at 4:19 AM
If life were a novel and I a journalist or representative, I would find it curious that some republican governors bussed immigrants to democratic cities, and those govs are now ready to send their national guard to those dem cities to assist in detaining those same immigrants and cause unrest. 🤔🕵‍♀️🕵‍♂️
October 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
A short story of choice in four frames.

1) Oh, no. A temptation.
2) Do I dare?
3) Not today, Progress Satan.
4) Lookit my shadow!

#gamesky #babysteps #videogames 🕹
October 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Spent some time at this chill spot for a vibe with the soundtrack.

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October 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I have not used Plex in a while. I started it up and saw this. I have no idea what this means. What has changed? Why is marketing writing the release notes? Just tell me what you changed like I'm a human, please. I just want to watch trashy movies.

#filmsky 🎥 #uidesign #plex
October 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
This is literally the plot of 'You've Got Mail' but with "mechanic shop" instead of "book shop."

I will not be watching it.

#filmsky #films #movies 🎥
October 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Assaulting an old couple is awful and cowardly. There is no excuse for such behavior.
October 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Good news, for now.
In her ruling, US District Court Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration violated the 10th Amendment, and failed to provide evidence that activation of Oregon's National Guard was necessary. The temporary restraining order will be in effect until October 18.
Federal Judge Grants Restraining Order Blocking Trump From Deploying Troops to Portland
A federal judge has granted the state of Oregon a temporary restraining order, legally prohibiting the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland through at least October 18...
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October 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
This is animal cruelty (toward me).

#babysteps #videogames #gamesky 🕹
October 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Scifi: Here we travel to parallel universes, where people are rocks, have hotdog fingers, or made of paint! Or have evil versions of themselves! Or it's hell!

Me: Can I go to one where people are held accountable for doing terrible things to others?

Scifi: Or everyone is a robot! Or bobble heads!
October 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Internet, please help me out. Can you find for me the source of the scene I'm thinking of: A man shouts, "I'm going to live forever!" Shortly before dying. I think it was Will Arnett, but my friends doubt that. Searching online was unhelpful. Any leads welcomed.

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October 3, 2025 at 5:29 AM