Evan Rytlewski
@evanryt.bsky.social
Writer. Contributor: Pitchfork. Alum: Radio Milwaukee, WMSE, Shepherd Express. Bylines: NPR, The AV Club, Washington Post, Spin, Stereogum, Paste.
RIP Jimmy Cliff. The Harder They Come soundtrack is my pick for the best reggae album of all time (it seems impossible that one LP could contain so many immortal standards) but he also released a perfect live album. His voice was hope and bliss.
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff. The Harder They Come soundtrack is my pick for the best reggae album of all time (it seems impossible that one LP could contain so many immortal standards) but he also released a perfect live album. His voice was hope and bliss.
I eat it like Popeye’s spinach
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I eat it like Popeye’s spinach
Where would you pet?
November 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Where would you pet?
May god have mercy on us all
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
May god have mercy on us all
Principal Henry Winkler goes on a tirade against “heartless, desensitized little shits” in one scene, and although he’s cast as a buffoonish character, he really is the moral center in the film, the only one enforcing some basic standard of decency
November 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Principal Henry Winkler goes on a tirade against “heartless, desensitized little shits” in one scene, and although he’s cast as a buffoonish character, he really is the moral center in the film, the only one enforcing some basic standard of decency
Rewatched Scream and I’d forgotten how callous and bloodthirsty all the teens are in this movie, even the ones who aren’t killers. One of the most alarming depictions of high school ever on film.
November 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Rewatched Scream and I’d forgotten how callous and bloodthirsty all the teens are in this movie, even the ones who aren’t killers. One of the most alarming depictions of high school ever on film.
My kid puts it on everything like DeNiro in Goodfellas
November 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My kid puts it on everything like DeNiro in Goodfellas
If the world were fun all Michelin-starred restaurants would have to display this guy in their window
October 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
If the world were fun all Michelin-starred restaurants would have to display this guy in their window
Cujo (1983): Given the story’s place in the cultural lexicon I had assumed this movie would be good. My mistake. It was dull and miserable and I felt bad for the dog. 🎃/4 #HalloweenWatch
October 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Cujo (1983): Given the story’s place in the cultural lexicon I had assumed this movie would be good. My mistake. It was dull and miserable and I felt bad for the dog. 🎃/4 #HalloweenWatch
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025): It’s 2025. How can CGI still be this bad? Total green screen slop. 🎃.5/4 #HalloweenWatch
October 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025): It’s 2025. How can CGI still be this bad? Total green screen slop. 🎃.5/4 #HalloweenWatch
Christine (1983): The special effects are so cool you really do start to buy into the car as a fully rounded, sentient character. 🎃🎃🎃.5/4 #HalloweenWatch
October 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Christine (1983): The special effects are so cool you really do start to buy into the car as a fully rounded, sentient character. 🎃🎃🎃.5/4 #HalloweenWatch
From Beyond (1986): This wasn't as good as Re-Animator. It's less in control of its own silliness, but as a parade of cool visuals and pretty colors and insane special effects it really delivers. 🎃🎃🎃/4 #HalloweenWatch
October 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
From Beyond (1986): This wasn't as good as Re-Animator. It's less in control of its own silliness, but as a parade of cool visuals and pretty colors and insane special effects it really delivers. 🎃🎃🎃/4 #HalloweenWatch
Sinners (2025): Not to nitpick a very good time, but the production and sound design on this one took me out of it. I think the huge, blockbuster budget clashed with the B-movie spirit of it all. Loved the creativity though. 🎃🎃.5/4 #HalloweenWatch
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Sinners (2025): Not to nitpick a very good time, but the production and sound design on this one took me out of it. I think the huge, blockbuster budget clashed with the B-movie spirit of it all. Loved the creativity though. 🎃🎃.5/4 #HalloweenWatch
First up on this year's #HalloweenWatch: The Lost Boys (1987), an all-time banger. Love how it plays out on two tonally different tracks, as a brooding gothic romance for the older brother and a comedic farce for the kid brother. Any movie should be so lucky to date itself so entertainingly. 🎃🎃🎃🎃/4
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
First up on this year's #HalloweenWatch: The Lost Boys (1987), an all-time banger. Love how it plays out on two tonally different tracks, as a brooding gothic romance for the older brother and a comedic farce for the kid brother. Any movie should be so lucky to date itself so entertainingly. 🎃🎃🎃🎃/4
I’m so close to quitting Facebook. Who wanted this?
October 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I’m so close to quitting Facebook. Who wanted this?
Peak color is actually post-peak. Early fall color is where it’s at. That’s what you wanna sustain.
October 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Peak color is actually post-peak. Early fall color is where it’s at. That’s what you wanna sustain.
Oct. 10 and the trees are mostly still green in the park. I love long, leisurely, mild falls.
October 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Oct. 10 and the trees are mostly still green in the park. I love long, leisurely, mild falls.
"Why are we stopping at the bank?"
"This is the venue. This is where we're playing."
"Landmark Credit Union Live?"
"This is the venue. This is where we're playing."
"Landmark Credit Union Live?"
October 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"Why are we stopping at the bank?"
"This is the venue. This is where we're playing."
"Landmark Credit Union Live?"
"This is the venue. This is where we're playing."
"Landmark Credit Union Live?"