Sarah Welch-Larson
@dodgyboffin.com
Melancholy optimist.
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Sarah Welch-Larson
@dodgyboffin.com
· Aug 1
Not now, widening gyre
For the weekend crowd:
On WAKE UP DEAD MAN for Seeing & Believing:
Wake Up Dead Man
Rian Johnson gets it.
seeingandbelieving.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
For the weekend crowd:
My least favorite part of Thanksgiving weekend is all the brands coming out of the woodwork to ask me to spend money on them. Yes, I bought a set of boards and bags from cornhole dot com a year and a half ago, but that doesn’t mean I need another set today (or really ever)
November 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
My least favorite part of Thanksgiving weekend is all the brands coming out of the woodwork to ask me to spend money on them. Yes, I bought a set of boards and bags from cornhole dot com a year and a half ago, but that doesn’t mean I need another set today (or really ever)
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
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November 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Black Friday/Holiday Sale!
All first-time or returning subscribers can now purchase an annual subscription for $10 off their first year—which means just $19 for a full year of access to BW/DR and our entire 143 issue archive!
Also: you can gift it!
coupon code: HOLIDAY2025
All first-time or returning subscribers can now purchase an annual subscription for $10 off their first year—which means just $19 for a full year of access to BW/DR and our entire 143 issue archive!
Also: you can gift it!
coupon code: HOLIDAY2025
On WAKE UP DEAD MAN for Seeing & Believing:
Wake Up Dead Man
Rian Johnson gets it.
seeingandbelieving.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
On WAKE UP DEAD MAN for Seeing & Believing:
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
I nibbled on WAKE UP DEAD MAN and matters of faith in yesterday’s newsletter; here’s a full-course meal, and it’s wonderful
I think @rianjohnson.bsky.social made WAKE UP DEAD MAN just for people like me (angry exvangelicals who still find value in Jesus’ teaching even though the Church is really bad at living those teachings out, bonus points if you like U2). Paired it with CONCLAVE in my latest column @bwdr.bsky.social
Double Features: Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave
Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Both films hold faith up to the light and ask: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I nibbled on WAKE UP DEAD MAN and matters of faith in yesterday’s newsletter; here’s a full-course meal, and it’s wonderful
My dog might have arthritis and I’m not ready for her to be a truly senior dog yet
November 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
My dog might have arthritis and I’m not ready for her to be a truly senior dog yet
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
great piece on a great movie (and a good one)
I think @rianjohnson.bsky.social made WAKE UP DEAD MAN just for people like me (angry exvangelicals who still find value in Jesus’ teaching even though the Church is really bad at living those teachings out, bonus points if you like U2). Paired it with CONCLAVE in my latest column @bwdr.bsky.social
Double Features: Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave
Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Both films hold faith up to the light and ask: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
great piece on a great movie (and a good one)
U2 (Joshua Tree 30th anniversary tour)
Relient K/Switchfoot double bill
Carly Rae Jepsen
mewithoutYou
The Mountain Goats show at Thalia Hall a few years back where John Darnielle started singing the hymn On Eagle’s Wings and about 25% of the crowd joined in
Relient K/Switchfoot double bill
Carly Rae Jepsen
mewithoutYou
The Mountain Goats show at Thalia Hall a few years back where John Darnielle started singing the hymn On Eagle’s Wings and about 25% of the crowd joined in
introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Depeche Mode
Nine Inch Nails
The Hooters
John Carpenter
Howard Shore
Depeche Mode
Nine Inch Nails
The Hooters
John Carpenter
Howard Shore
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Nirvana
R.E.M.
NIN
Soundgarden
Elvis Presley
Nirvana
R.E.M.
NIN
Soundgarden
Elvis Presley
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 AM
U2 (Joshua Tree 30th anniversary tour)
Relient K/Switchfoot double bill
Carly Rae Jepsen
mewithoutYou
The Mountain Goats show at Thalia Hall a few years back where John Darnielle started singing the hymn On Eagle’s Wings and about 25% of the crowd joined in
Relient K/Switchfoot double bill
Carly Rae Jepsen
mewithoutYou
The Mountain Goats show at Thalia Hall a few years back where John Darnielle started singing the hymn On Eagle’s Wings and about 25% of the crowd joined in
Friendsgiving this year meant four pies, an aggressively cranberry-flavored ice cream, lao gan ma chili crisp as a condiment, my husband on kitchen duty, Over the Garden Wall, games, and a bunch of 30-somethings drawing hand turkeys
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Friendsgiving this year meant four pies, an aggressively cranberry-flavored ice cream, lao gan ma chili crisp as a condiment, my husband on kitchen duty, Over the Garden Wall, games, and a bunch of 30-somethings drawing hand turkeys
This one goes out to @alissawilkinson.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This one goes out to @alissawilkinson.bsky.social
My husband is watching PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (one of his favorites) and we have now established that he is John Candy and I am Steve Martin
November 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My husband is watching PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (one of his favorites) and we have now established that he is John Candy and I am Steve Martin
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
The Authorized podcast had me back for Friendsgiving. Last year it was the ALIEN cookbook, this year it was one of A24’s. Come for our opinions about this cookbook, stay for sourdough care tips and one of the hosts eating an entire spoonful of Marmite
OUT NOW! @patrickhwillems.bsky.social and @dodgyboffin.com join again to celebrate Thanksgiving with a tertiary tome for the taste buds, this time @a24movies.bsky.social's Scrounging: A Cookbook. Listen: shorturl.at/lDZ45
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Authorized podcast had me back for Friendsgiving. Last year it was the ALIEN cookbook, this year it was one of A24’s. Come for our opinions about this cookbook, stay for sourdough care tips and one of the hosts eating an entire spoonful of Marmite
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
OUT NOW! @patrickhwillems.bsky.social and @dodgyboffin.com join again to celebrate Thanksgiving with a tertiary tome for the taste buds, this time @a24movies.bsky.social's Scrounging: A Cookbook. Listen: shorturl.at/lDZ45
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
OUT NOW! @patrickhwillems.bsky.social and @dodgyboffin.com join again to celebrate Thanksgiving with a tertiary tome for the taste buds, this time @a24movies.bsky.social's Scrounging: A Cookbook. Listen: shorturl.at/lDZ45
The answer is always MAD MAX FURY ROAD
What movie are you most thankful for? (not necessarily your favorite!)
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The answer is always MAD MAX FURY ROAD
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
Oh my god this is SO GOOD!!! A must read
I think @rianjohnson.bsky.social made WAKE UP DEAD MAN just for people like me (angry exvangelicals who still find value in Jesus’ teaching even though the Church is really bad at living those teachings out, bonus points if you like U2). Paired it with CONCLAVE in my latest column @bwdr.bsky.social
Double Features: Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave
Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Both films hold faith up to the light and ask: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Oh my god this is SO GOOD!!! A must read
I still don’t buy the ending of SENTIMENTAL VALUE
November 27, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I still don’t buy the ending of SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
I think @rianjohnson.bsky.social made WAKE UP DEAD MAN just for people like me (angry exvangelicals who still find value in Jesus’ teaching even though the Church is really bad at living those teachings out, bonus points if you like U2). Paired it with CONCLAVE in my latest column @bwdr.bsky.social
Double Features: Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave
Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Both films hold faith up to the light and ask: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I think @rianjohnson.bsky.social made WAKE UP DEAD MAN just for people like me (angry exvangelicals who still find value in Jesus’ teaching even though the Church is really bad at living those teachings out, bonus points if you like U2). Paired it with CONCLAVE in my latest column @bwdr.bsky.social
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
An industrious gal comes to a remote place, only to find herself drawn to the quirky folks she meets and eventually becomes one of them? Darlin', that's a Hallmark movie.
Should John Carpenter's THE THING be officially classified as a Christmas movie? Let your voice be heard!
Is John Carpenter’s THE THING A Christmas Movie? Have Your Say
Should John Carpenter's THE THING be officially classified as a Christmas movie? Let your voice be heard!
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
An industrious gal comes to a remote place, only to find herself drawn to the quirky folks she meets and eventually becomes one of them? Darlin', that's a Hallmark movie.
I think @rianjohnson.bsky.social made WAKE UP DEAD MAN just for people like me (angry exvangelicals who still find value in Jesus’ teaching even though the Church is really bad at living those teachings out, bonus points if you like U2). Paired it with CONCLAVE in my latest column @bwdr.bsky.social
Double Features: Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave
Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Both films hold faith up to the light and ask: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I think @rianjohnson.bsky.social made WAKE UP DEAD MAN just for people like me (angry exvangelicals who still find value in Jesus’ teaching even though the Church is really bad at living those teachings out, bonus points if you like U2). Paired it with CONCLAVE in my latest column @bwdr.bsky.social
Reposted by Sarah Welch-Larson
New today on the site:
“Both WAKE UP DEAD MAN and CONCLAVE depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Each film holds faith up to the light and asks: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?”
- @dodgyboffin.com
“Both WAKE UP DEAD MAN and CONCLAVE depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Each film holds faith up to the light and asks: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?”
- @dodgyboffin.com
Double Features: Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave
Wake Up Dead Man and Conclave depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Both films hold faith up to the light and ask: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New today on the site:
“Both WAKE UP DEAD MAN and CONCLAVE depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Each film holds faith up to the light and asks: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?”
- @dodgyboffin.com
“Both WAKE UP DEAD MAN and CONCLAVE depict faith at work in a world that’s dark and growing darker. Each film holds faith up to the light and asks: In times like these, what are the faithful to do?”
- @dodgyboffin.com
Took an intermission during THE MASTERMIND and returned to the couch to discover my dog had done a little seat heist of her own
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Took an intermission during THE MASTERMIND and returned to the couch to discover my dog had done a little seat heist of her own
One of my very earliest memories is of my parents watching MST3K
Today in 1988 Mystery Science Theater 3000 premiered on KTMA in St. Paul Minnesota. #MST3K
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
One of my very earliest memories is of my parents watching MST3K
Just got served an ad for candles that are “only $19.” Time to put a moratorium on Black Friday I think
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Just got served an ad for candles that are “only $19.” Time to put a moratorium on Black Friday I think
Do y’all think the bartender at the Salt Shed would make me a hot cup of tea if I asked nicely
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Do y’all think the bartender at the Salt Shed would make me a hot cup of tea if I asked nicely