Chris Testa
@christesta.bsky.social
Books, bikes, beer. Guitars and dogs.
This quote, known as Phol’s Law (from the great sci-fi author Fredrick Pohl) seems to - sadly - sum up our social media influenced time: “Nothing is so good that somebody, somewhere will not hate it".
June 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This quote, known as Phol’s Law (from the great sci-fi author Fredrick Pohl) seems to - sadly - sum up our social media influenced time: “Nothing is so good that somebody, somewhere will not hate it".
While I’m at it, thanks to @amcinematheque.bsky.social for screening one of my favorite all time films earlier this week. I confess I didn’t know it was nominated for the 1979 Best Picture Oscar and won best original screenplay. Funny, poignant and inspiring film - and who doesn’t love Paul Dooley!
March 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
While I’m at it, thanks to @amcinematheque.bsky.social for screening one of my favorite all time films earlier this week. I confess I didn’t know it was nominated for the 1979 Best Picture Oscar and won best original screenplay. Funny, poignant and inspiring film - and who doesn’t love Paul Dooley!
Oh man, I’m out of town and as an @amcinematheque.bsky.social member I so wish I could attend this. Why do all the *best* events happen when I’m away? Go see this if you can!
Tonight! The Panel of all panels: comedian Dana Gould, critic Leonard Maltin, actor Steven Webber, historian Kliph Nesteroff, writer Scott Alexander, cartoonist KAZ, director Kevin Dougherty… and the great Drew Friedman plus me! At the Aero Cinematheque www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...
March 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Oh man, I’m out of town and as an @amcinematheque.bsky.social member I so wish I could attend this. Why do all the *best* events happen when I’m away? Go see this if you can!
February 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Reposted by Chris Testa
How about we start #haikuwednesdays? I’ll start:
Water running
The sounds of birds
Dogs barking
A perfect afternoon
#poetry #blueskypoetry #haiku
Water running
The sounds of birds
Dogs barking
A perfect afternoon
#poetry #blueskypoetry #haiku
January 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
How about we start #haikuwednesdays? I’ll start:
Water running
The sounds of birds
Dogs barking
A perfect afternoon
#poetry #blueskypoetry #haiku
Water running
The sounds of birds
Dogs barking
A perfect afternoon
#poetry #blueskypoetry #haiku
Hmmm, I wonder why? 🤔
The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in its nearly eight-decade history. Here's a look at how — and why — it's moved.
The Doomsday Clock has never been closer to metaphorical midnight. What does it mean?
The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in its nearly eight-decade history. Here's a look at how — and why — it's moved.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Hmmm, I wonder why? 🤔
One of the details that caught my eye during my recent visit to #Japan were the beautifully crafted and artistic manhole covers. Here are a few from #Osaka, #Kyoto and the #MtFuju #kawaguchiko region. #art #design #cityart #streetart
January 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
One of the details that caught my eye during my recent visit to #Japan were the beautifully crafted and artistic manhole covers. Here are a few from #Osaka, #Kyoto and the #MtFuju #kawaguchiko region. #art #design #cityart #streetart
January 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of foolishness, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Darkness, it was the season of Darkness…
January 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of foolishness, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Darkness, it was the season of Darkness…
I’ve been a fan of “A Christmas Story” since forever, but I feel Jean Shepherd hasn’t gotten his proper due. His book “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash” is a favorite of mine. And if you can get your hands on any of his WOR #radio broadcasts, they are golden. #christmas #books #storytelling
December 26, 2024 at 10:12 AM
I’ve been a fan of “A Christmas Story” since forever, but I feel Jean Shepherd hasn’t gotten his proper due. His book “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash” is a favorite of mine. And if you can get your hands on any of his WOR #radio broadcasts, they are golden. #christmas #books #storytelling
“You will be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
December 24, 2024 at 9:04 AM
“You will be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
Stumbled upon this outside a #movie theater in the #shinjuku area of #tokyo. Coming soon in 24-25 it indicates. 4K restoration of Paris, Texas? Guessing @purecinemapod.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social @elrickane.bsky.social will appreciate this
December 22, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Stumbled upon this outside a #movie theater in the #shinjuku area of #tokyo. Coming soon in 24-25 it indicates. 4K restoration of Paris, Texas? Guessing @purecinemapod.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social @elrickane.bsky.social will appreciate this
December 15, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Scenes from a #losangeles #bike ride. Not far from the #franklinfire. Grateful for first responders and our many #firefighters #cycling
December 14, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Scenes from a #losangeles #bike ride. Not far from the #franklinfire. Grateful for first responders and our many #firefighters #cycling
Apropos of nothing, I share this piece of #americana from simpler times (i.e. 2015). The “Muffler Men” of #losangeles. I pass by the old La Salsa Muffler man on PCH almost every weekend #roadsideamerica
Gods Among Us: A Visual Guide to L.A.'s Mighty Muffler Men
The 20-foot-tall fiberglass giants have long and surprising histories
lamag.com
December 1, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Apropos of nothing, I share this piece of #americana from simpler times (i.e. 2015). The “Muffler Men” of #losangeles. I pass by the old La Salsa Muffler man on PCH almost every weekend #roadsideamerica
A favorite “discovery” (a nod to @purecinemapod.bsky.social) this year is Wim Wenders‘ Perfect Days. A 2023 production (hey, any film can be a discovery) that I obviously missed, is beautiful & poetic on many levels. Yakusho’s performance is sublime, and Tokyo is gorgeously shot. #filmsky #movies
November 30, 2024 at 11:39 PM
A favorite “discovery” (a nod to @purecinemapod.bsky.social) this year is Wim Wenders‘ Perfect Days. A 2023 production (hey, any film can be a discovery) that I obviously missed, is beautiful & poetic on many levels. Yakusho’s performance is sublime, and Tokyo is gorgeously shot. #filmsky #movies
November 30, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to the folks behind my favorite podcasts (and more) @danagould.bsky.social @murphymike.bsky.social @thejoedante.bsky.social @josholson.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social @elrickane.bsky.social Grateful for the inspiration, knowledge sharing, and laughs you all bring!
November 28, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to the folks behind my favorite podcasts (and more) @danagould.bsky.social @murphymike.bsky.social @thejoedante.bsky.social @josholson.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social @elrickane.bsky.social Grateful for the inspiration, knowledge sharing, and laughs you all bring!
Finished Greybeard (1964) by Brian Aldiss. Set in a dystopian future where humanity has become sterile due to a nuclear accident, it follows an aging couple as they survive authoritarian regimes and religious cults. Beautifully written and very moving. Eerily prescient? #books #booksky #scifi
November 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Do yourself a favor and read this book. Well researched, great & hilarious stories, and extremely relevant to our times. But don’t listen to me, read Steve Martin’s blurb 👇 #books #booksky #comedy
My new paperback comes out tomorrow!
Author illustration by Drew Friedman.
Cover design by Zach Bokhour.
Get it:
www.skylightbooks.com/book/9781419...
Author illustration by Drew Friedman.
Cover design by Zach Bokhour.
Get it:
www.skylightbooks.com/book/9781419...
November 20, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Post a picture you took to bring some Zen into the zone.
November 16, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Post a picture you took to bring some Zen into the zone.
Reposted by Chris Testa
Trump is the best President the Chinese auto industry 🇨🇳 ever had. The EV issue is too complicated for him to understand — it mixes geopolitics, climate strategy and the future of U.S. manufacturing — so he outsources policy to oil guys and greedy Elon. Tragic for U.S.
insideevs.com/news/s.74116...
insideevs.com/news/s.74116...
Killing The IRA's Tax Credit Is a Big Win For China
The IRA's $7,500 is designed to incentivize U.S. EV supply chain investment. Without it, it's not clear if our EV supply chain will get off the ground.
insideevs.com
November 16, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Trump is the best President the Chinese auto industry 🇨🇳 ever had. The EV issue is too complicated for him to understand — it mixes geopolitics, climate strategy and the future of U.S. manufacturing — so he outsources policy to oil guys and greedy Elon. Tragic for U.S.
insideevs.com/news/s.74116...
insideevs.com/news/s.74116...