Alys Key
@alys.bsky.social
Writer, editor & journalist covering tech, business and policy
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How do you explain this to people who challenge it? I generally say the output is still not as good writing-wise, but often people who aren't writers by trade aren't convinced by that - in terms of the writing THEY do, genai has matched or even surpassed it.
July 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
How do you explain this to people who challenge it? I generally say the output is still not as good writing-wise, but often people who aren't writers by trade aren't convinced by that - in terms of the writing THEY do, genai has matched or even surpassed it.
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN - Good fun, mostly avoids the biopic boredom curse (though my pet peeve of concert scenes that rely on dozens of reaction shots did come up a few times). I'm not a Dylan aficionado but it got me more interested in the music. Timmy was good, Norton great.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN - Good fun, mostly avoids the biopic boredom curse (though my pet peeve of concert scenes that rely on dozens of reaction shots did come up a few times). I'm not a Dylan aficionado but it got me more interested in the music. Timmy was good, Norton great.
THE BRUTALIST - Much like TÀR, I liked this but can see why others might not. Engaged me for the whole runtime and left me thinking it over for days. Found some parts too overt and others too subtextual, but when the balance is right it's brilliant. Looks beautiful, too.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
THE BRUTALIST - Much like TÀR, I liked this but can see why others might not. Engaged me for the whole runtime and left me thinking it over for days. Found some parts too overt and others too subtextual, but when the balance is right it's brilliant. Looks beautiful, too.
EMILIA PEREZ - better than the first 20 minutes made it out to be. Critiques certainly justified but an interesting idea. Found myself wanting to know more about Rita despite all the time we spend with her.
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January 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
EMILIA PEREZ - better than the first 20 minutes made it out to be. Critiques certainly justified but an interesting idea. Found myself wanting to know more about Rita despite all the time we spend with her.
DUNE: PART TWO - saw this back in March and enjoyed it just as much as the first one, occasional Life of Brian-ness notwithstanding.
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January 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
DUNE: PART TWO - saw this back in March and enjoyed it just as much as the first one, occasional Life of Brian-ness notwithstanding.
The idea of carrying around a "drunk nose" to swap to when you've been on the sauce is hilarious and very moving at the same time
January 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The idea of carrying around a "drunk nose" to swap to when you've been on the sauce is hilarious and very moving at the same time