Abby Olcese
@abbyolcese.bsky.social
Film critic/writer at The Pitch, Paste, Sojourners, rogerebert.com, others. Author of FILMS FOR ALL SEASONS: https://tinyurl.com/5n8hre5e
Lord, give me the confidence of Nina Hoss' dress in HEDDA.
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Lord, give me the confidence of Nina Hoss' dress in HEDDA.
Is there a speed-dating option for active churchgoers who regularly skip the gym and may or may not want kids? Or is this *just* a thing for fit pro-natalists?
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Is there a speed-dating option for active churchgoers who regularly skip the gym and may or may not want kids? Or is this *just* a thing for fit pro-natalists?
Me at 7 p.m.: Am I really ready to watch a Ken Burns series on the American Revolution here in 2025?
Me at 7:45:
Me at 7:45:
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Me at 7 p.m.: Am I really ready to watch a Ken Burns series on the American Revolution here in 2025?
Me at 7:45:
Me at 7:45:
Within cats interlinked (interlinked).
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Within cats interlinked (interlinked).
My mom found this adorable childhood photo (taken by my grandpa) yesterday. It seems like total @catsofyore.bsky.social content.
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My mom found this adorable childhood photo (taken by my grandpa) yesterday. It seems like total @catsofyore.bsky.social content.
I've long wondered, is this notepad as old as it looks, or some lame faux-vintage thing? Who would make something this strange?
Turns out it was Matt Groening, in 1986, three years before The Simpsons premiered.
Is this secretly a valuable item? Either way, I still love it.
Turns out it was Matt Groening, in 1986, three years before The Simpsons premiered.
Is this secretly a valuable item? Either way, I still love it.
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I've long wondered, is this notepad as old as it looks, or some lame faux-vintage thing? Who would make something this strange?
Turns out it was Matt Groening, in 1986, three years before The Simpsons premiered.
Is this secretly a valuable item? Either way, I still love it.
Turns out it was Matt Groening, in 1986, three years before The Simpsons premiered.
Is this secretly a valuable item? Either way, I still love it.
Weird story time: About six years ago, my mom got me this notepad from an estate sale. To date, it is my favorite thing she's found. It's so weird and funny, it's a real hit at parties. (1/2)
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Weird story time: About six years ago, my mom got me this notepad from an estate sale. To date, it is my favorite thing she's found. It's so weird and funny, it's a real hit at parties. (1/2)
Messin' around, watchin' some shows, makin' some memes.
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Messin' around, watchin' some shows, makin' some memes.
Finally, someone who gets it.
November 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Finally, someone who gets it.
This is...not the delivery driver name I want to see pop up right after I finish watching IT: Chapter One.
November 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
This is...not the delivery driver name I want to see pop up right after I finish watching IT: Chapter One.
"Draw me like one of your French girls."
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"Draw me like one of your French girls."
As a matter of fact, I know *exactly* where Buster is napping.
November 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
As a matter of fact, I know *exactly* where Buster is napping.
Okay, this better go as hard as @brockwilbur.bsky.social says iy does.
October 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Okay, this better go as hard as @brockwilbur.bsky.social says iy does.
Mere MINUTES away from axe party time with @rmccarthyjames.bsky.social LET'S GOOOOO
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Mere MINUTES away from axe party time with @rmccarthyjames.bsky.social LET'S GOOOOO
Hey KC people: I'm moderating a book event for my friend @rmccarthyjames.bsky.social on Wednesday at @mymcpl.bsky.social! We're gonna talk about axe murder for Halloween! You should come because we're both very cool and fun.
October 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Hey KC people: I'm moderating a book event for my friend @rmccarthyjames.bsky.social on Wednesday at @mymcpl.bsky.social! We're gonna talk about axe murder for Halloween! You should come because we're both very cool and fun.
The cats clearly have some important news to share with me. What is it?
October 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The cats clearly have some important news to share with me. What is it?
Okay, kiddies. It's finally time.
October 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Okay, kiddies. It's finally time.
See a tuxedo, post a tuxedo.
October 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
See a tuxedo, post a tuxedo.
Lawrence! WTO/99! Tonight! I'm gonna be there! You should go too! tinyurl.com/4r2w5ewk
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Lawrence! WTO/99! Tonight! I'm gonna be there! You should go too! tinyurl.com/4r2w5ewk
She's defying me not to scritch that tum.
October 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
She's defying me not to scritch that tum.
Temperatures are getting lower, which means it's the season for castles, carriages, and, uh, body horror.
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Temperatures are getting lower, which means it's the season for castles, carriages, and, uh, body horror.
I'm a day late, but: Happy first birthday, little book. I'm very proud of you. bookshop.org/p/books/film...
October 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I'm a day late, but: Happy first birthday, little book. I'm very proud of you. bookshop.org/p/books/film...
It's Frankenstein night in America! (I think the movie loves the source material a little too much to do its own thing with it, but there are parts I dig! Plus, I was wearing the shirt, and like. C'mon.)
October 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
It's Frankenstein night in America! (I think the movie loves the source material a little too much to do its own thing with it, but there are parts I dig! Plus, I was wearing the shirt, and like. C'mon.)