Steve Fore
@44488.bsky.social
Retired from the School of Creative Media, CityU of Hong Kong
I moved to NYC for grad school in 1975 precisely because of those dystopian crime movies. "That place looks really interesting," my young and stupid self said. But it WAS interesting. And definitely falling apart.
December 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I moved to NYC for grad school in 1975 precisely because of those dystopian crime movies. "That place looks really interesting," my young and stupid self said. But it WAS interesting. And definitely falling apart.
The Onion nails it again.
December 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Onion nails it again.
Neneh Cherry brought the goods. Video directed by Jean Baptiste Mondino. www.youtube.com/watch?v=29J2...
Neneh Cherry - I've Got You Under My Skin [HQ Original Video]
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November 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Neneh Cherry brought the goods. Video directed by Jean Baptiste Mondino. www.youtube.com/watch?v=29J2...
A fine album. Remember also that it was a fund raiser for AIDS patients and research at a time when the Reagan administration was at its most odiously homophobic, doing absolutely nothing to fight the epidemic. (Fuck that guy forever and a day for this and so much more.)
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A fine album. Remember also that it was a fund raiser for AIDS patients and research at a time when the Reagan administration was at its most odiously homophobic, doing absolutely nothing to fight the epidemic. (Fuck that guy forever and a day for this and so much more.)
I think I see a theme emerging.
October 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I think I see a theme emerging.
He looks more presentable with a hat on. Without it, his head is sort of grotesequely large and round, like Charlie Brown in a photorealistic CGI Peanuts animation. Or maybe this:
September 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
He looks more presentable with a hat on. Without it, his head is sort of grotesequely large and round, like Charlie Brown in a photorealistic CGI Peanuts animation. Or maybe this:
And big thanks to Jonathan Demme.
September 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
And big thanks to Jonathan Demme.
Your perspective here is odious.
September 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Your perspective here is odious.
You’re doing your job, and you’re a hero. Not meant ironically.
September 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
You’re doing your job, and you’re a hero. Not meant ironically.
The Austin Chronicle has been around since 1981.
August 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Austin Chronicle has been around since 1981.
Capitalism, is there anything you can't sell?
July 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Capitalism, is there anything you can't sell?
Best wishes. Coping with AI is hard enough without your institution cheerleading for it. Then there's (gestures wildly) everything else faculty are dealing with now.
July 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Best wishes. Coping with AI is hard enough without your institution cheerleading for it. Then there's (gestures wildly) everything else faculty are dealing with now.
Sounds good! What are you doing to fend off Cal State's AI mandate, or are you okay with it? (Loaded question from a stranger, sorry.)
July 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Sounds good! What are you doing to fend off Cal State's AI mandate, or are you okay with it? (Loaded question from a stranger, sorry.)
This article was written by a first year college student who recently received a B- in their intro to film class.
And in what dimension is The Dam Busters a "classic" film?
And in what dimension is The Dam Busters a "classic" film?
July 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This article was written by a first year college student who recently received a B- in their intro to film class.
And in what dimension is The Dam Busters a "classic" film?
And in what dimension is The Dam Busters a "classic" film?
Be prepared for "think" pieces about the corruption of elite education institutions and their coddled faculty. Bari Weiss will see it and say, "Yeah! That's why I needed to start my own edbiz grift!"
July 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Be prepared for "think" pieces about the corruption of elite education institutions and their coddled faculty. Bari Weiss will see it and say, "Yeah! That's why I needed to start my own edbiz grift!"
Anyone he thinks he can punch down at. The problem is that some of those groups aren't large enough to fill national needs in agriculture, meat packing, etc. But I'm sure Yarvin and the rest can cobble together something workable.
July 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Anyone he thinks he can punch down at. The problem is that some of those groups aren't large enough to fill national needs in agriculture, meat packing, etc. But I'm sure Yarvin and the rest can cobble together something workable.
To be fair, he might have been talking about women.
July 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
To be fair, he might have been talking about women.
Just about all of us support Effectively Wild's DEI policy, and those of FanGraphs and The Ringer, too.
I also have come to rely on you for streaming suggestions. Forgot about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and now it's in my queue. Thanks!
I also have come to rely on you for streaming suggestions. Forgot about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and now it's in my queue. Thanks!
July 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Just about all of us support Effectively Wild's DEI policy, and those of FanGraphs and The Ringer, too.
I also have come to rely on you for streaming suggestions. Forgot about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and now it's in my queue. Thanks!
I also have come to rely on you for streaming suggestions. Forgot about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and now it's in my queue. Thanks!