Collin Whitchurch
@cowhitchurch.bsky.social
Chicago-based. Former editor at Baseball Prospectus. I write about movies I watch at wannawatch.substack.com.
Tough loss but enjoying the Illini playing multiple games against high-level opponents this early in the season. Fun stuff. This team definitely has a chance to be my favorite since maybe Ayo/Kofi.
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Tough loss but enjoying the Illini playing multiple games against high-level opponents this early in the season. Fun stuff. This team definitely has a chance to be my favorite since maybe Ayo/Kofi.
I've watched David Mirkovic play one game and 2 minutes and I already know that he's basically as good as Alperen Sengun.
November 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I've watched David Mirkovic play one game and 2 minutes and I already know that he's basically as good as Alperen Sengun.
This describes virtually every song on my workout playlist
In honor of me listening to "Blurry" by Puddle of Mudd several times, what's a song you love that isn't very good by a band/group/artist that isn't very good either
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This describes virtually every song on my workout playlist
ICYMI I'm writing about movies on a semi-regular basis.
This is the first one that's not just a straight review, and it might be a little all over the place, but I enjoyed writing it.
If you like it or anything else I've written feel free to subscribe to get them in your inbox.
This is the first one that's not just a straight review, and it might be a little all over the place, but I enjoyed writing it.
If you like it or anything else I've written feel free to subscribe to get them in your inbox.
I finally got around to watching Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, the other day. I couldn't write about it the way I do other movies, and I try my best to explain why in this borderline unhinged rant.
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
What We're Really Talking About When We Talk About Wes Anderson's 'Shtick'
A (hopefully) thoughtful conversation about a familiar subject
wannawatch.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
ICYMI I'm writing about movies on a semi-regular basis.
This is the first one that's not just a straight review, and it might be a little all over the place, but I enjoyed writing it.
If you like it or anything else I've written feel free to subscribe to get them in your inbox.
This is the first one that's not just a straight review, and it might be a little all over the place, but I enjoyed writing it.
If you like it or anything else I've written feel free to subscribe to get them in your inbox.
New Cam Booser just dropped
The Boston Red Sox trade LHP Chris Murphy to the Chicago White Sox
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
New Cam Booser just dropped
Reposted by Collin Whitchurch
I finally got around to watching Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, the other day. I couldn't write about it the way I do other movies, and I try my best to explain why in this borderline unhinged rant.
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
What We're Really Talking About When We Talk About Wes Anderson's 'Shtick'
A (hopefully) thoughtful conversation about a familiar subject
wannawatch.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I finally got around to watching Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, the other day. I couldn't write about it the way I do other movies, and I try my best to explain why in this borderline unhinged rant.
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
I finally got around to watching Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, the other day. I couldn't write about it the way I do other movies, and I try my best to explain why in this borderline unhinged rant.
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
What We're Really Talking About When We Talk About Wes Anderson's 'Shtick'
A (hopefully) thoughtful conversation about a familiar subject
wannawatch.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I finally got around to watching Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, the other day. I couldn't write about it the way I do other movies, and I try my best to explain why in this borderline unhinged rant.
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
wannawatch.substack.com/p/what-were-...
Reposted by Collin Whitchurch
After watching The Worst Person In The World and now Sentimental Value, I'm confident in saying director Joachim Trier and his star, Renate Reinsve, are among the best at their respective crafts working today.
My latest review: wannawatch.substack.com/p/sentimenta...
My latest review: wannawatch.substack.com/p/sentimenta...
Sentimental Value (2025)
Joachim Trier, Renate Reinsve establish themselves as two of the best at their respective crafts
wannawatch.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
After watching The Worst Person In The World and now Sentimental Value, I'm confident in saying director Joachim Trier and his star, Renate Reinsve, are among the best at their respective crafts working today.
My latest review: wannawatch.substack.com/p/sentimenta...
My latest review: wannawatch.substack.com/p/sentimenta...
I remember being randomly invested in the late-career home run race between Edwin Encarnacion and Nelson Cruz, if either would hang on long enough to get to 500, and which one would hang on long enough to outlast the other. Cruz ended up playing three more years and winning the HR battle, 464-424.
November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I remember being randomly invested in the late-career home run race between Edwin Encarnacion and Nelson Cruz, if either would hang on long enough to get to 500, and which one would hang on long enough to outlast the other. Cruz ended up playing three more years and winning the HR battle, 464-424.
After watching The Worst Person In The World and now Sentimental Value, I'm confident in saying director Joachim Trier and his star, Renate Reinsve, are among the best at their respective crafts working today.
My latest review: wannawatch.substack.com/p/sentimenta...
My latest review: wannawatch.substack.com/p/sentimenta...
Sentimental Value (2025)
Joachim Trier, Renate Reinsve establish themselves as two of the best at their respective crafts
wannawatch.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
After watching The Worst Person In The World and now Sentimental Value, I'm confident in saying director Joachim Trier and his star, Renate Reinsve, are among the best at their respective crafts working today.
My latest review: wannawatch.substack.com/p/sentimenta...
My latest review: wannawatch.substack.com/p/sentimenta...
Happy "Bears Fans Post Screenshots Of The Standings" Week to all those who observe.
November 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Happy "Bears Fans Post Screenshots Of The Standings" Week to all those who observe.
Wherefore art thou Romeo
November 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wherefore art thou Romeo
I would greatly appreciate TCU and/or Wyoming giving me reason to stay up late tonight
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I would greatly appreciate TCU and/or Wyoming giving me reason to stay up late tonight
I think Jeremiyah Love is a better NFL prospect than Ashton Jeanty and I fucking HATE Notre Dame. This dude is Adrian Peterson redux.
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I think Jeremiyah Love is a better NFL prospect than Ashton Jeanty and I fucking HATE Notre Dame. This dude is Adrian Peterson redux.
Extremely White Sox-coded (again) (derogatory)
November 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Extremely White Sox-coded (again) (derogatory)
Reposted by Collin Whitchurch
Sometimes you run across an old quote that stops you cold. From a Jayson Stark article in January 2000:
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Sometimes you run across an old quote that stops you cold. From a Jayson Stark article in January 2000:
Reposted by Collin Whitchurch
a “Space Force”, if you will
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
a “Space Force”, if you will
Look at this absolutely embarrassing ballot. Only included TWO former White Sox and not a single current one. Should have his vote taken away.
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Look at this absolutely embarrassing ballot. Only included TWO former White Sox and not a single current one. Should have his vote taken away.
Man I'd eat the shit outta this shit if it were around today
Philadelphia Snack Bars (2001-2005): Mini cheesecakes on a graham cracker crust, topped with a drizzle of icing. Available in Strawberry, Classic Original, White Chocolate Raspberry, and Chocolate Chip
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Man I'd eat the shit outta this shit if it were around today
"Illinois upsets Texas Tech" says the play-by-play announcer about the home team winning as a 3.5-point favorite
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"Illinois upsets Texas Tech" says the play-by-play announcer about the home team winning as a 3.5-point favorite
90 minutes later: I would give my life for Andrej Stojaković
I think I'm going to be a pretty big Andrej Stojaković fan
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
90 minutes later: I would give my life for Andrej Stojaković
That is an absolutely absurd Flagrant 1 call against Boswell
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
That is an absolutely absurd Flagrant 1 call against Boswell
Reposted by Collin Whitchurch
A siege-breaking snowstorm followed by the strongest aurora in living memory is proof that Chicago has the Mandate of Heaven and its enemies will die by her sword
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
A siege-breaking snowstorm followed by the strongest aurora in living memory is proof that Chicago has the Mandate of Heaven and its enemies will die by her sword
Yup
I think I'm going to be a pretty big Andrej Stojaković fan
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Yup
45 at half against this team is a helluva performance
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
45 at half against this team is a helluva performance