Chris Weithers
@chris-weithers.bsky.social
A Chicago transplant and Region rat. Proud father to a beautiful, sweet, silly grub. I used to love movies, music, comics, toys when I had time and money. We can get better, because we’re not dead yet.
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Happy Thanksgiving. You don’t have to believe in the premise of the holiday (I sure as hell don’t), but: you can believe in good friends, the family we choose, and sharing food, happiness, maybe good movies. That’s what Thanksgiving is to me, and the specifics don’t matter. Find joy in each other.
Happy Thanksgiving Walking GIF
Alt: Happy Thanksgiving Walking GIF
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November 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Happy Thanksgiving. You don’t have to believe in the premise of the holiday (I sure as hell don’t), but: you can believe in good friends, the family we choose, and sharing food, happiness, maybe good movies. That’s what Thanksgiving is to me, and the specifics don’t matter. Find joy in each other.
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September 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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I realize that "KNEEL BEFORE ZOD" has ascended to a sort of super-cultural status, but for my money, this will always be the best Terence Stamp quote of all time
August 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I realize that "KNEEL BEFORE ZOD" has ascended to a sort of super-cultural status, but for my money, this will always be the best Terence Stamp quote of all time
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Jeff Buckley circumvented the one-dimensional and negating concept of women as “muse”
Jeff Buckley's Divine Feminine
A new documentary about the 1990s star focuses on the influence of women and recasts the idea of the “muse.”
www.hearingthings.co
August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Jeff Buckley circumvented the one-dimensional and negating concept of women as “muse”
Midsomar (2019) - Ari Aster
August 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Midsomar (2019) - Ari Aster
@movieoubliette.bsky.social “There are many things about the 80’s that scarred me, but flights of fancy and arts and imagination were not one of them, in fact they were the lifeblood that kept me going.”
What a perfect description of the Secret of NIMH and so many movies you cover. Thank you!!
What a perfect description of the Secret of NIMH and so many movies you cover. Thank you!!
July 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
@movieoubliette.bsky.social “There are many things about the 80’s that scarred me, but flights of fancy and arts and imagination were not one of them, in fact they were the lifeblood that kept me going.”
What a perfect description of the Secret of NIMH and so many movies you cover. Thank you!!
What a perfect description of the Secret of NIMH and so many movies you cover. Thank you!!
@livingcolour.com recorded an @npr.org Tiny Desk Concert!! When I first heard Living Colour, I was in the 7th grade, and they immediately sounded like a revolution that desperately needed to happen. They still sound as ferocious today, and we can still change the world
youtu.be/bzAI4F_ks5s
youtu.be/bzAI4F_ks5s
Living Colour: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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June 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
@livingcolour.com recorded an @npr.org Tiny Desk Concert!! When I first heard Living Colour, I was in the 7th grade, and they immediately sounded like a revolution that desperately needed to happen. They still sound as ferocious today, and we can still change the world
youtu.be/bzAI4F_ks5s
youtu.be/bzAI4F_ks5s
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I don't publicly talk about it much, but my mom's been sick with an Alzheimer's variant for a very long time. For years I've tried and failed to write about it. This week, I finally found the right peg. Thanks to @slate.com for running this on Mother's Day. slate.com/life/2025/05...
My Mom Should Have Been the Most Excited Woman on the Planet This Week. God Had Other Ideas.
Pope Leo would have hit very different for my devoutly Catholic, Chicago-loving mom.
slate.com
May 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I don't publicly talk about it much, but my mom's been sick with an Alzheimer's variant for a very long time. For years I've tried and failed to write about it. This week, I finally found the right peg. Thanks to @slate.com for running this on Mother's Day. slate.com/life/2025/05...
The Arrival is going to be covered on @hdtgm.bsky.social, I really hope we can return to the discussion around actor/activist Ron Silva.
May 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Arrival is going to be covered on @hdtgm.bsky.social, I really hope we can return to the discussion around actor/activist Ron Silva.
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Your world will get bigger and brighter. THE LIFE OF CHUCK, in theaters June. @neon-rated.bsky.social youtu.be/dOyXdwXt8d4?...
THE LIFE OF CHUCK - Official Trailer - In Theaters June
YouTube video by NEON
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April 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Your world will get bigger and brighter. THE LIFE OF CHUCK, in theaters June. @neon-rated.bsky.social youtu.be/dOyXdwXt8d4?...
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Cory Booker's marathon speech inspired me to re-watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and Frank Capra then inspired me to dedicate the next month to him, so this week I wrote about the horrible, beautiful curse of American idealism and canned corn.
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Corn: Both Canned & Capra
A Personal Reflection Inspired by Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
vaughnjoy.substack.com
April 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Cory Booker's marathon speech inspired me to re-watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and Frank Capra then inspired me to dedicate the next month to him, so this week I wrote about the horrible, beautiful curse of American idealism and canned corn.
vaughnjoy.substack.com/p/corn-both-...
vaughnjoy.substack.com/p/corn-both-...
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Reminder in Wisconsin: polls close at 8pm; you can same-day register if you bring your photo ID and proof of address; if you’re in line, stay in line; any questions, call WisDems VoPro hotline at 608-336-3232
April 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Reminder in Wisconsin: polls close at 8pm; you can same-day register if you bring your photo ID and proof of address; if you’re in line, stay in line; any questions, call WisDems VoPro hotline at 608-336-3232
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REMINDER: Wisconsin has same-day voter registration.
So, if you haven’t registered or recently moved or anything like that, you can register at your polling place (with ID and proof of residence) TODAY.
Every state should do this. It’s great that Wisconsin does this. Go vote.
So, if you haven’t registered or recently moved or anything like that, you can register at your polling place (with ID and proof of residence) TODAY.
Every state should do this. It’s great that Wisconsin does this. Go vote.
April 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
REMINDER: Wisconsin has same-day voter registration.
So, if you haven’t registered or recently moved or anything like that, you can register at your polling place (with ID and proof of residence) TODAY.
Every state should do this. It’s great that Wisconsin does this. Go vote.
So, if you haven’t registered or recently moved or anything like that, you can register at your polling place (with ID and proof of residence) TODAY.
Every state should do this. It’s great that Wisconsin does this. Go vote.
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ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY!!!!!
And it’s not just for those three races in WI and FL
There are actually 11 states with elections AK, CA, CO, FL, IL, MS NE, OK, SC, WI and TN
I made a guide, but it’s not complete so check your county election board website and @bluevoterguide.bsky.social
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And it’s not just for those three races in WI and FL
There are actually 11 states with elections AK, CA, CO, FL, IL, MS NE, OK, SC, WI and TN
I made a guide, but it’s not complete so check your county election board website and @bluevoterguide.bsky.social
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March 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY!!!!!
And it’s not just for those three races in WI and FL
There are actually 11 states with elections AK, CA, CO, FL, IL, MS NE, OK, SC, WI and TN
I made a guide, but it’s not complete so check your county election board website and @bluevoterguide.bsky.social
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And it’s not just for those three races in WI and FL
There are actually 11 states with elections AK, CA, CO, FL, IL, MS NE, OK, SC, WI and TN
I made a guide, but it’s not complete so check your county election board website and @bluevoterguide.bsky.social
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One of many moments in Omar El Akkad’s new book, “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” that will stop you in your tracks.
March 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
One of many moments in Omar El Akkad’s new book, “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” that will stop you in your tracks.
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“i’ve had a rough year, dad”
“i know you have, chassie”
always stays with me. how fragile their voices sound. the question of whether it’s not too late to at least try. a very, very important movie to me
“i know you have, chassie”
always stays with me. how fragile their voices sound. the question of whether it’s not too late to at least try. a very, very important movie to me
February 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“i’ve had a rough year, dad”
“i know you have, chassie”
always stays with me. how fragile their voices sound. the question of whether it’s not too late to at least try. a very, very important movie to me
“i know you have, chassie”
always stays with me. how fragile their voices sound. the question of whether it’s not too late to at least try. a very, very important movie to me
Made a dinner that turned out well tonight. Lemon butter chicken, fondant potatoes, and sautéed asparagus with lemon zest and garlic. Check out Billy Parisi for the tater and chicken recipes!
February 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Made a dinner that turned out well tonight. Lemon butter chicken, fondant potatoes, and sautéed asparagus with lemon zest and garlic. Check out Billy Parisi for the tater and chicken recipes!
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Luc Forsyth's video titled "If You’re Creative But Lazy, Please Watch This" is bang-on:
'Action Over Everything Else'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrsG...
This. This. This.
'Action Over Everything Else'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrsG...
This. This. This.
If You’re Creative But Lazy, Please Watch This
YouTube video by Luc Forsyth
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February 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Luc Forsyth's video titled "If You’re Creative But Lazy, Please Watch This" is bang-on:
'Action Over Everything Else'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrsG...
This. This. This.
'Action Over Everything Else'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrsG...
This. This. This.
This was a great release from Cinematographe, and one I never thought would get music clearances for physical media again, so this is a treasured disc. All around great performances, but Kristy McNichol will break your heart. Love this release!
I’m immensely proud of this release and this is the best deal you’ll get on it! Please help sell it out if you don’t already own it or just share if you do 🥰
LITTLE DARLINGS, our very first release, is 50% off through tomorrow 2/16 and is currently down to around 300 units left of the limited edition MediaBook!
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February 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This was a great release from Cinematographe, and one I never thought would get music clearances for physical media again, so this is a treasured disc. All around great performances, but Kristy McNichol will break your heart. Love this release!
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I'm kinda feeling like...
February 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I'm kinda feeling like...
youtu.be/cltQV3b0YWE
This trailer beats any Super Bowl trailer for me. Eager to see what Jonathan Keogh has in store!
This trailer beats any Super Bowl trailer for me. Eager to see what Jonathan Keogh has in store!
MARATHON TURBO teaser
YouTube video by Jonathan Keogh
youtu.be
February 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
youtu.be/cltQV3b0YWE
This trailer beats any Super Bowl trailer for me. Eager to see what Jonathan Keogh has in store!
This trailer beats any Super Bowl trailer for me. Eager to see what Jonathan Keogh has in store!
Sad to hear about the passing of Marianne Faithfull
Always loved her cover of ‘Working Class Hero’
Her voice drips with a cynicism and venom that matches the lyrics so well
RIP
youtu.be/yCn_6RBe0X4
Always loved her cover of ‘Working Class Hero’
Her voice drips with a cynicism and venom that matches the lyrics so well
RIP
youtu.be/yCn_6RBe0X4
Marianne Faithfull - Working Class Hero [1995] (Live)
YouTube video by Marianne Faithfull
youtu.be
January 31, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Sad to hear about the passing of Marianne Faithfull
Always loved her cover of ‘Working Class Hero’
Her voice drips with a cynicism and venom that matches the lyrics so well
RIP
youtu.be/yCn_6RBe0X4
Always loved her cover of ‘Working Class Hero’
Her voice drips with a cynicism and venom that matches the lyrics so well
RIP
youtu.be/yCn_6RBe0X4
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If you're in Illinois, you're on Section 8, and your landlord tries to evict you because of the government funding freeze, email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. My cases are pay-whatever-you-can.
January 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If you're in Illinois, you're on Section 8, and your landlord tries to evict you because of the government funding freeze, email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. My cases are pay-whatever-you-can.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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