Podcast alert! I had a blast talking about one of my favorite classic Chicago noirs with Jeremy and Paco at Four Stars.
Extra! Extra! A new episode of Four Stars is out! We talked about 1953's City That Never Sleeps with author @jakehinkson.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/6HnR...
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Podcast alert! I had a blast talking about one of my favorite classic Chicago noirs with Jeremy and Paco at Four Stars.
The New Yorker panning THE WIZARD OF OZ when it first came out is in the Hall of Fame for bad critical takes. Total stinkeroo!
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The New Yorker panning THE WIZARD OF OZ when it first came out is in the Hall of Fame for bad critical takes. Total stinkeroo!
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it is almost as if accommodating and conceding to far right ideas legitimizes them and signals to voters that the far right is a legitimate choice for governance
The Danish Social Democrats are currently on course for their worst election result since at least the Second World War, despite their brand of far-right accommodationism being touted as a blueprint for other centre-left parties.
Oh
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
it is almost as if accommodating and conceding to far right ideas legitimizes them and signals to voters that the far right is a legitimate choice for governance
Happy 80th birthday to DETOUR, the only good movie ever made, unleashed on the world on November 15th, 1945.
November 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Happy 80th birthday to DETOUR, the only good movie ever made, unleashed on the world on November 15th, 1945.
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☕️Good morning.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
*The Coffee Cup, Los Angeles, California (year unknown.)
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
*The Coffee Cup, Los Angeles, California (year unknown.)
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
☕️Good morning.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
*The Coffee Cup, Los Angeles, California (year unknown.)
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
*The Coffee Cup, Los Angeles, California (year unknown.)
My 3rd? time seeing SUDDEN FEAR, and it’s moved into the upper echelon of noir for me. It’s top-tier: evil Jack Palance, wicked Gloria Grahame, suffering Joan Crawford. Great direction, cinematography, plot. Might also be the movie over which Crawford had the most creative control. What a flick.
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
My 3rd? time seeing SUDDEN FEAR, and it’s moved into the upper echelon of noir for me. It’s top-tier: evil Jack Palance, wicked Gloria Grahame, suffering Joan Crawford. Great direction, cinematography, plot. Might also be the movie over which Crawford had the most creative control. What a flick.
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I know many new writers worry about how readers will receive their work. That’s a valid concern! That said, two things:
1. This gig is only worth it if you write what YOU want.
2. Some will hate your stuff, but some will like it. Your readers. They’re awesome. Write for them.
1. This gig is only worth it if you write what YOU want.
2. Some will hate your stuff, but some will like it. Your readers. They’re awesome. Write for them.
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I know many new writers worry about how readers will receive their work. That’s a valid concern! That said, two things:
1. This gig is only worth it if you write what YOU want.
2. Some will hate your stuff, but some will like it. Your readers. They’re awesome. Write for them.
1. This gig is only worth it if you write what YOU want.
2. Some will hate your stuff, but some will like it. Your readers. They’re awesome. Write for them.
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Wrote a thing about agents. If you’re a new writer or are actively querying, hope this helps keep you safe!
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/too-many-s...
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/too-many-s...
Too Many Sharks: A Warning About "Agents"
No, seriously
gabinoiglesias.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Wrote a thing about agents. If you’re a new writer or are actively querying, hope this helps keep you safe!
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/too-many-s...
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/too-many-s...
Chicago people, there are now signed copies of YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME at City Lit Books in Logan Square.
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Chicago people, there are now signed copies of YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME at City Lit Books in Logan Square.
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Check out this interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social, author of 🔍YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME🔎 in the Chicago Review of Books! Learn about Hinkson's inspiration for the book and how he used Chicago as a setting.
https://loom.ly/FDv1Xzs
https://loom.ly/FDv1Xzs
Dirtbag Cosplay: An interview with Jake Hinkson about his novel, “You Will Never See Me” - Chicago Review of Books
The Heart O’ Chicago hotel hasn’t seen this much action, possibly ever. Not in literature, anyway. The 1950s motel along Lincoln Avenue’s “hotel row” is just one of the many if-you-know-you-know locations highlighted in Chicago author Jake Hinkson’s latest crime novel, You Will Never See Me. Hinkson writes noir, the darkest of crime fiction, for…
chireviewofbooks.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Check out this interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social, author of 🔍YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME🔎 in the Chicago Review of Books! Learn about Hinkson's inspiration for the book and how he used Chicago as a setting.
https://loom.ly/FDv1Xzs
https://loom.ly/FDv1Xzs
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All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
His Works Completed, Dick Cheney, Mass Murderer of Iraqis and American Democracy, Dies
As much as the Trumpists claim to disavow the War on Terror, they walk a path paved by the most powerful vice president in U.S. history.
www.thenation.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
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dickerson is one of the best broadcast journalists in the game, and someone who would clearly be a real asset to a new leader interested in strengthening the network's journalism. but, of course, we know weiss isn't actually interested in journalism as such.
John Dickerson To Depart CBS News In First Major Talent Exit Under New Paramount Owners
John Dickerson, co-anchor of CBS Evening News who has been with the network since 2009, said that he is exiting at the end of this year.
deadline.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
dickerson is one of the best broadcast journalists in the game, and someone who would clearly be a real asset to a new leader interested in strengthening the network's journalism. but, of course, we know weiss isn't actually interested in journalism as such.
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@thejudyroom.com Just finished reading this absolute treasure. It was delightful knowing details about backstage of the movies, the true facts about her issues with the studio/staff and how Judy always surpass them with her natural talent. How brilliant Judy was (and still she is)!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
@thejudyroom.com Just finished reading this absolute treasure. It was delightful knowing details about backstage of the movies, the true facts about her issues with the studio/staff and how Judy always surpass them with her natural talent. How brilliant Judy was (and still she is)!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
CHICAGO come have a drink with me!
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
CHICAGO come have a drink with me!
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It was such a pleasure to write the essay for Criterion's 4K+Blu Ray of CAPTAIN BLOOD, a movie I dearly love. And for friends who love commentaries, note that this has one from Curtiz biographer (and fount of knowledge) Alan K. Rode @thetallcinephile.bsky.social www.criterion.com/films/29013-...
October 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It was such a pleasure to write the essay for Criterion's 4K+Blu Ray of CAPTAIN BLOOD, a movie I dearly love. And for friends who love commentaries, note that this has one from Curtiz biographer (and fount of knowledge) Alan K. Rode @thetallcinephile.bsky.social www.criterion.com/films/29013-...
I'll be signing copies of YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME at The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City this Tuesday. If you're around, I hope you WILL come see me because I want to see you, damn it.
October 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'll be signing copies of YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME at The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City this Tuesday. If you're around, I hope you WILL come see me because I want to see you, damn it.
October 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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"For whatever reason I’ve always been more drawn to the cautionary stuff. The stories of bad decisions blowing up in people’s faces."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
Dirtbag Cosplay: An interview with Jake Hinkson about his novel, “You Will Never See Me” - Chicago Review of Books
The Heart O’ Chicago hotel hasn’t seen this much action, possibly ever. Not in literature, anyway. The 1950s motel along Lincoln Avenue’s “hotel row” is just one of the many if-you-know-you-know locat...
chireviewofbooks.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"For whatever reason I’ve always been more drawn to the cautionary stuff. The stories of bad decisions blowing up in people’s faces."
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
chireviewofbooks.com/2025/10/14/d...
Antifa love triangle
October 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Antifa love triangle
I love how the last image of MILDRED PIERCE ties Mildred—who, by film’s end, has lost both her empire and the family she built it for—back to the working women she sprang from. It’s an incredibly potent symbol of the film’s critique of wealth and class.
October 7, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I love how the last image of MILDRED PIERCE ties Mildred—who, by film’s end, has lost both her empire and the family she built it for—back to the working women she sprang from. It’s an incredibly potent symbol of the film’s critique of wealth and class.
You Will Never See Me, pictured here with some friends and influences. Out October 14th from @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
You Will Never See Me, pictured here with some friends and influences. Out October 14th from @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social
My cat, on brand and on message
October 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My cat, on brand and on message
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One of the coolest moments in ANY movie is Kirk saying he doesn’t like losing, and pulling out his communicator to advance the story. It’s a moment that changes everything, and breathes new life into the story. It’s the second wind!
October 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
One of the coolest moments in ANY movie is Kirk saying he doesn’t like losing, and pulling out his communicator to advance the story. It’s a moment that changes everything, and breathes new life into the story. It’s the second wind!
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ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.
October 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.
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1/ I’m Till Eckert, a ProPublica reporter. For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been going to the same NY immigration courthouse.
Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.
Thread 👇
Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.
Thread 👇
September 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
1/ I’m Till Eckert, a ProPublica reporter. For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been going to the same NY immigration courthouse.
Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.
Thread 👇
Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.
Thread 👇