John T
@tmroj.bsky.social
Creator of The Many Rantings of John, a blog about classic film, Oscar races, & elections analysis. Frequently distracted by cute boys. He/Him
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R.I.P. fictional sociopathic character from Civil War (2024), you would’ve loved ICE
January 18, 2026 at 2:42 AM
R.I.P. fictional sociopathic character from Civil War (2024), you would’ve loved ICE
Seth Bodnar's campaign in Montana is a song we know well-a moderate who foregoes the Dem label to run as an Indy...even if voters know they'll caucus with us.I talk about this, and why I think we're backing this strategy as successful a little too soon: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/an-i...
An Independent Fight in Montana's Senate Race
University of Montana President Seth Bodnar with Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) During a wave, one of your jobs is to have warm, qualified bodies ly...
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January 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Seth Bodnar's campaign in Montana is a song we know well-a moderate who foregoes the Dem label to run as an Indy...even if voters know they'll caucus with us.I talk about this, and why I think we're backing this strategy as successful a little too soon: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/an-i...
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ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
It's time! With voting ending today, and the nominations in less than a week, I pick my guesses for the Oscars this year, and also take a look at Sinners, which could be in for some Oscar history if it gets 15 nods (that are within reach): theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/fina...
Final 2025 Oscar Predictions
On Thursday, the Oscars will announce the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards, just two years shy of the 100th edition of the ceremony. If...
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January 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
It's time! With voting ending today, and the nominations in less than a week, I pick my guesses for the Oscars this year, and also take a look at Sinners, which could be in for some Oscar history if it gets 15 nods (that are within reach): theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/fina...
Cooper, Mills, Brown, Talarico, now Peltola...a friendly reminder before he was a rather middling Senate Leader, Chuck Schumer was the best DSCC Chair I've ever seen.
This is God-tier recruitment skills this cycle-hoping it translates into at least a couple seats we wouldn't have otherwise won.
This is God-tier recruitment skills this cycle-hoping it translates into at least a couple seats we wouldn't have otherwise won.
January 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Cooper, Mills, Brown, Talarico, now Peltola...a friendly reminder before he was a rather middling Senate Leader, Chuck Schumer was the best DSCC Chair I've ever seen.
This is God-tier recruitment skills this cycle-hoping it translates into at least a couple seats we wouldn't have otherwise won.
This is God-tier recruitment skills this cycle-hoping it translates into at least a couple seats we wouldn't have otherwise won.
Hot Take: I'd bet that Kate Hudson wins before I bet she doesn't get nominated at this point.
I think neither ends up being true (just a nod), but one is likelier than the other.
Former America's Sweetheart in a feel-good comeback who doesn't have an Oscar yet? This is AMPAS catnip.
I think neither ends up being true (just a nod), but one is likelier than the other.
Former America's Sweetheart in a feel-good comeback who doesn't have an Oscar yet? This is AMPAS catnip.
January 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Hot Take: I'd bet that Kate Hudson wins before I bet she doesn't get nominated at this point.
I think neither ends up being true (just a nod), but one is likelier than the other.
Former America's Sweetheart in a feel-good comeback who doesn't have an Oscar yet? This is AMPAS catnip.
I think neither ends up being true (just a nod), but one is likelier than the other.
Former America's Sweetheart in a feel-good comeback who doesn't have an Oscar yet? This is AMPAS catnip.
Every year, I do a predictions article looking at the year ahead, and which movies might be likeliest to hit $1 billion at the box office. 2026 has a LOT of contenders, and seems poised to be the first time since 2019 we have 5+ films hit the mark: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/what...
What Will be the Next Billion Dollar Movie?
Earlier today, we did one of our annual start-of-the-year traditions, so now it's time to do a second: predicting the upcoming year's $1 bil...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Every year, I do a predictions article looking at the year ahead, and which movies might be likeliest to hit $1 billion at the box office. 2026 has a LOT of contenders, and seems poised to be the first time since 2019 we have 5+ films hit the mark: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/what...
An annual blog tradition, in 18 of the past 20 years, at least one of the Oscar nominees got in w/t a SAG or a Globe nod. So put away your stats, and think outside the box as I take a look at the 10 likeliest performances to pull it off in 2025: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/no-g...
No Globe? No SAG? No Problem!....or Perhaps There IS a Problem?
For over ten years, one of the most consistent traditions we have had on this blog has been looking at a weird trend in Oscar predictions. ...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:18 AM
An annual blog tradition, in 18 of the past 20 years, at least one of the Oscar nominees got in w/t a SAG or a Globe nod. So put away your stats, and think outside the box as I take a look at the 10 likeliest performances to pull it off in 2025: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/no-g...
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Episode 31 of The World According to Glenn is out now, discussing Glenn's performance in 2000's 102 Dalmatians!
@tmroj.bsky.social joins me to break down Glenn reprising her role as Cruella de Vil in this poorly received sequel. Listen now!
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@tmroj.bsky.social joins me to break down Glenn reprising her role as Cruella de Vil in this poorly received sequel. Listen now!
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January 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Episode 31 of The World According to Glenn is out now, discussing Glenn's performance in 2000's 102 Dalmatians!
@tmroj.bsky.social joins me to break down Glenn reprising her role as Cruella de Vil in this poorly received sequel. Listen now!
linktr.ee/theglennpod
@tmroj.bsky.social joins me to break down Glenn reprising her role as Cruella de Vil in this poorly received sequel. Listen now!
linktr.ee/theglennpod
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Cruella is back, bitches!
Such a joy chatting with @tmroj.bsky.social about Glenn in 102 Dalmatians, discussing how she amps up her performance as Cruella even more in this sequel, the Oscar-nominated costumes, how the film around her is mostly diminishing returns, and more!
Such a joy chatting with @tmroj.bsky.social about Glenn in 102 Dalmatians, discussing how she amps up her performance as Cruella even more in this sequel, the Oscar-nominated costumes, how the film around her is mostly diminishing returns, and more!
Episode 31 of The World According to Glenn is out now, discussing Glenn's performance in 2000's 102 Dalmatians!
@tmroj.bsky.social joins me to break down Glenn reprising her role as Cruella de Vil in this poorly received sequel. Listen now!
linktr.ee/theglennpod
@tmroj.bsky.social joins me to break down Glenn reprising her role as Cruella de Vil in this poorly received sequel. Listen now!
linktr.ee/theglennpod
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Cruella is back, bitches!
Such a joy chatting with @tmroj.bsky.social about Glenn in 102 Dalmatians, discussing how she amps up her performance as Cruella even more in this sequel, the Oscar-nominated costumes, how the film around her is mostly diminishing returns, and more!
Such a joy chatting with @tmroj.bsky.social about Glenn in 102 Dalmatians, discussing how she amps up her performance as Cruella even more in this sequel, the Oscar-nominated costumes, how the film around her is mostly diminishing returns, and more!
Tim Walz's surprise announcement that he will not seek reelection upends not just his race, but the entire Minnesota political landscape. I share my thoughts on Walz, Amy Klobuchar, and how this will change the math in the Gopher State: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/5-th...
5 Thoughts on the Minnesota Governor's Race
All right, I did not honestly expect my first day back at work to have not just a major political story, but a major one in my backyard whic...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Tim Walz's surprise announcement that he will not seek reelection upends not just his race, but the entire Minnesota political landscape. I share my thoughts on Walz, Amy Klobuchar, and how this will change the math in the Gopher State: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2026/01/5-th...
So thrilled to be on this podcast celebrating Glenn (and her delicious Cruella!)-please take a listen!
January 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
So thrilled to be on this podcast celebrating Glenn (and her delicious Cruella!)-please take a listen!
Bad Boy, the YouTube comedy series by Artie O'Daly, has been a soap opera obsession of mine for years. I break down both why you should watch it (and love it) like I do, and my theories for the upcoming season finale: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/bad-...
Bad Boy: My YouTube Obsession
This blog is mostly focused on politics & film, but as we do a bit of spring-cleaning in terms of ideas I've had for the year, I occasionall...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Bad Boy, the YouTube comedy series by Artie O'Daly, has been a soap opera obsession of mine for years. I break down both why you should watch it (and love it) like I do, and my theories for the upcoming season finale: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/bad-...
The recent Ember & Ice release saw the thousandth conversation about affordability, piracy, and to what the consumer is entitled. I weigh in on this, and why the Quinn debate reaches a boiling point in favor of those who think piracy is wrong: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/quin...
Quinn: The Ethical Piracy Boiling Point Has Been Reached
Like everyone over Christmas vacation, I got a lot done, and (like everyone over vacation) I didn't quite get EVERYTHING done that I wanted ...
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December 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The recent Ember & Ice release saw the thousandth conversation about affordability, piracy, and to what the consumer is entitled. I weigh in on this, and why the Quinn debate reaches a boiling point in favor of those who think piracy is wrong: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/quin...
We are back with our 31st Oscar Viewing Project, looking at the films of 1972. My choices in every Oscar race, as The Godfather takes on Cabaret!: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/1972...
December 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
We are back with our 31st Oscar Viewing Project, looking at the films of 1972. My choices in every Oscar race, as The Godfather takes on Cabaret!: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/1972...
It's back!!!! In 2026, we are returning with a 7th season of Saturdays with the Stars, this season celebrating the men & women who jump off buildings, fight the villains, and save the day. Time for Lights, Camera, ACTION: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/satu...
Saturday with the Stars: Lights, Camera, ACTION!
They're back! Yes, my friends, after much debate (and after taking much of the past year off), I have decided to officially bring back anot...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It's back!!!! In 2026, we are returning with a 7th season of Saturdays with the Stars, this season celebrating the men & women who jump off buildings, fight the villains, and save the day. Time for Lights, Camera, ACTION: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/satu...
JD Vance's support for elements of the groyper movement (condoning the phrase "Heritage American") while also calling out Nick Fuentes shows his difficult path with MAGA voters in 2028. It also, weirdly, is a way to strike out against President Trump: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/jd-v...
JD Vance, Heritage Americans, and the GOP's Emerging 2028 Primary
Vice President JD Vance (R-OH) Racism is always rearing its ugly head in the MAGA movement (its basically the source code for its political ...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
JD Vance's support for elements of the groyper movement (condoning the phrase "Heritage American") while also calling out Nick Fuentes shows his difficult path with MAGA voters in 2028. It also, weirdly, is a way to strike out against President Trump: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/jd-v...
The Oscars have become monotone in matching precursors & critics prizes. This has resulted in a lot more good taste (and a lot more boredom in the nominee assortment). I talk about one potential nominee that feels like a throwback (and if she can get in): theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/kate...
Kate Hudson and Oscar's Changing Tastes
I have been following the Oscars relatively religiously since 1995. That was the first year I actually read, in real time, magazines like T...
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December 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Oscars have become monotone in matching precursors & critics prizes. This has resulted in a lot more good taste (and a lot more boredom in the nominee assortment). I talk about one potential nominee that feels like a throwback (and if she can get in): theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/kate...
Jasmine Crockett's entry into the Senate race reminds me of the 2010-12 Tea Party movement, when the GOP chose unelectable general election options, and ultimately forfeited five winnable Senate races. With Crockett, will Dems make the same mistake: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The Democrats Find Their Tea Party Movement
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) This week, Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she was running for the Senate race in Texas. We've talked about Cr...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Jasmine Crockett's entry into the Senate race reminds me of the 2010-12 Tea Party movement, when the GOP chose unelectable general election options, and ultimately forfeited five winnable Senate races. With Crockett, will Dems make the same mistake: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The Golden Globes Box Office prize is ridiculous.
But if they're going to do it, they need to do it right. I take a look at whom they should've nominated: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/diss...
But if they're going to do it, they need to do it right. I take a look at whom they should've nominated: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/diss...
Dissecting the Globes' Box Office Prize
The Golden Globes have always been a tad ridiculous, and honestly, that's been a good chunk of their charm through the years. This year, an...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Golden Globes Box Office prize is ridiculous.
But if they're going to do it, they need to do it right. I take a look at whom they should've nominated: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/diss...
But if they're going to do it, they need to do it right. I take a look at whom they should've nominated: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/12/diss...
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When you realize the general “consumer” here means “Netflix customers,” suddenly this doesn’t seem so friendly.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the streamer has no "opposition" to releasing Warner Bros. movies in theaters, but hints that "windows will evolve to be much more consumer friendly."
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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December 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
When you realize the general “consumer” here means “Netflix customers,” suddenly this doesn’t seem so friendly.
Did Roberts or Kavanaugh actually put this in there, because at this point I'd believe it.
“OK, you can gerrymander to cheat in elections, but only if it hurts nonwhite voters.”
- US Supreme Court
- US Supreme Court
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Did Roberts or Kavanaugh actually put this in there, because at this point I'd believe it.
This week Doug Jones & Lynne Walz joined a list of already strong midterm recruits for the DGA in solid red states. I look at the few pols who have defied these odds in the past 16 years, and whether we might see another name added to the list in 2026: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/11/why-...
Why the DGA is Playing Long Odds in the Midterms
State Sen. Lynne Walz (D-NE) This past week, Democrats got two very strong candidates in a pair of ruby-red states in the South. In Alabama...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This week Doug Jones & Lynne Walz joined a list of already strong midterm recruits for the DGA in solid red states. I look at the few pols who have defied these odds in the past 16 years, and whether we might see another name added to the list in 2026: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com/2025/11/why-...
Walz/Osborn is arguably the strongest lineup the Democrats have put up in Nebraska since 1994.
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz on Monday launched an exploratory committee to run for Nebraska governor in 2026, seeking to uplift Nebraskans’ concerns instead of their partisanship.
via @nebraskaexaminer.com
via @nebraskaexaminer.com
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz steps toward run for Nebraska governor
FREMONT, Neb. — Former State Sen. Lynne Walz on Monday launched an exploratory committee to run for Nebraska governor in 2026, seeking to uplift Nebraskans’ concerns instead of their partisanship.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Walz/Osborn is arguably the strongest lineup the Democrats have put up in Nebraska since 1994.