Jana Monji
@janamonji.bsky.social
Film/Theater critic, Dog-lover, photographer. Member of CCA and HCA. Tomatometer-approved.
There is an actual poll about political affiliation and attitudes toward violence. today.yougov.com/politics/art...
What Americans really think about political violence | YouGov
Most Americans say political violence is never justified, but younger and more liberal Americans are more likely to say it can be.
today.yougov.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
There is an actual poll about political affiliation and attitudes toward violence. today.yougov.com/politics/art...
This makes me think of Robert Redford (and Paul Newman). www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8sy...
The Entertainer on a 1915´s Piano
YouTube video by Vinheteiro
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September 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This makes me think of Robert Redford (and Paul Newman). www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8sy...
Last year I went to "Creep LA" which was a lot of fun. This same production company did the Star Trek flash mob at SDCC. Now, they are bringing back "The Willows." (www.jfiproductions.com#/productions...) I'm going Saturday. Tickets are selling out! #Halloween #hauntedhouse #immersive #LosAngeles
September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last year I went to "Creep LA" which was a lot of fun. This same production company did the Star Trek flash mob at SDCC. Now, they are bringing back "The Willows." (www.jfiproductions.com#/productions...) I'm going Saturday. Tickets are selling out! #Halloween #hauntedhouse #immersive #LosAngeles
Godzilla(dot)com is having a great giveaway!
One lucky winner gets it all and will be contacted by email between September 30, 2025 and October 3, 2025. Good luck! #godzilla #kaiju #sneakercon #giveaway godzilla.com/pages/arita-...
One lucky winner gets it all and will be contacted by email between September 30, 2025 and October 3, 2025. Good luck! #godzilla #kaiju #sneakercon #giveaway godzilla.com/pages/arita-...
September 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Godzilla(dot)com is having a great giveaway!
One lucky winner gets it all and will be contacted by email between September 30, 2025 and October 3, 2025. Good luck! #godzilla #kaiju #sneakercon #giveaway godzilla.com/pages/arita-...
One lucky winner gets it all and will be contacted by email between September 30, 2025 and October 3, 2025. Good luck! #godzilla #kaiju #sneakercon #giveaway godzilla.com/pages/arita-...
RIP Robert Redford (18 August 1936 - 16 September 2025) The films I remember him for: 1. "All the President's Men" 2. "The Candidate" 3. "The Way We Were" 4. "Ordinary People" 5. "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" 6. "Barefoot in the Park" 7. "Sneakers" 8. "A River Runs Through It."
September 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
RIP Robert Redford (18 August 1936 - 16 September 2025) The films I remember him for: 1. "All the President's Men" 2. "The Candidate" 3. "The Way We Were" 4. "Ordinary People" 5. "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" 6. "Barefoot in the Park" 7. "Sneakers" 8. "A River Runs Through It."
I read this and think...wait. How many Latina cast members has SNL had? (Two) There has not been a single female Asian American cast member. NYC demographics are 30.9% White (non-Hispanic), 28.3% Latino, 20% Black (non-Hispanic) and 15.6% Asian (Non-Hispanic). variety.com/2025/tv/colu...
‘SNL’ Has Had Only 8 Black Women as Cast Members in 50 Years — Is It Really Going to Launch a New Season Without Them?
Ego Nwodim is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after seven seasons, making Season 51 the first in years without a Black woman in the cast.
variety.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I read this and think...wait. How many Latina cast members has SNL had? (Two) There has not been a single female Asian American cast member. NYC demographics are 30.9% White (non-Hispanic), 28.3% Latino, 20% Black (non-Hispanic) and 15.6% Asian (Non-Hispanic). variety.com/2025/tv/colu...
Gavin Newsom has filed a case against the current presidential administration's deployment of the National Guard.
-The judge gave the presidential administration more time to file its response (until Wednesday).
-The hearing is set for Thursday.
-The judge gave the presidential administration more time to file its response (until Wednesday).
-The hearing is set for Thursday.
June 11, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Gavin Newsom has filed a case against the current presidential administration's deployment of the National Guard.
-The judge gave the presidential administration more time to file its response (until Wednesday).
-The hearing is set for Thursday.
-The judge gave the presidential administration more time to file its response (until Wednesday).
-The hearing is set for Thursday.
There is a curfew in *DOWNTOWN LA* tonight.
This is not a curfew on the whole of Los Angeles. If you click through the link, you'll see the size of the curfew area compared to the whole city. I live in Los Angeles.
lacity.gov/highlights/c...
This is not a curfew on the whole of Los Angeles. If you click through the link, you'll see the size of the curfew area compared to the whole city. I live in Los Angeles.
lacity.gov/highlights/c...
Curfew Announced in Downtown Los Angeles | City of Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass has issued a curfew for Downtown Los Angeles. The curfew will be in place starting tonight from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
lacity.gov
June 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
There is a curfew in *DOWNTOWN LA* tonight.
This is not a curfew on the whole of Los Angeles. If you click through the link, you'll see the size of the curfew area compared to the whole city. I live in Los Angeles.
lacity.gov/highlights/c...
This is not a curfew on the whole of Los Angeles. If you click through the link, you'll see the size of the curfew area compared to the whole city. I live in Los Angeles.
lacity.gov/highlights/c...
EXCERPT: "It is using the military domestically to stop dissent,” said Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law. “It certainly sends a message as to how this administration is going to respond to protests. It is very frightening to see this done.” www.yahoo.com/news/legal-i...
The legal issues raised by Trump sending the National Guard to L.A.
President Trump is sending the National Guard to Los Angeles over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom by invoking rarely used federal powers.
www.yahoo.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
EXCERPT: "It is using the military domestically to stop dissent,” said Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law. “It certainly sends a message as to how this administration is going to respond to protests. It is very frightening to see this done.” www.yahoo.com/news/legal-i...
#DDay #DDayAnniversary...who was there? #Chinese #ChineseAmericans #AfricanAmericans #NativeAmericans #Comanche Here's my review of the 1962 "The Longest Day" wp.me/p12r6N-7YC
‘The Longest Day’ Dated in Terms of Diversity ⭐️⭐️
“The Longest Day” was a well regarded film when it came out in 1962 and if forced audiences to remember the D-Day invasion of Normandy was a joint effort that required communication bet…
wp.me
June 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#DDay #DDayAnniversary...who was there? #Chinese #ChineseAmericans #AfricanAmericans #NativeAmericans #Comanche Here's my review of the 1962 "The Longest Day" wp.me/p12r6N-7YC
I'm not a fan of this film...#SnowWhite #DisneyPrincess wp.me/p12r6N-8pR
‘Snow White’ Not Quite Right ⭐️⭐️
The best thing that can be said for this current live-action version of “Snow White” which includes extensive CGI (e.g. all the dwarves), is that somewhere in Los Angeles or New York or…
wp.me
March 22, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I'm not a fan of this film...#SnowWhite #DisneyPrincess wp.me/p12r6N-8pR
I recommend seeing "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" before going to see "Captain America: Brave New World." #CaptainAmerica #BraveNewWorld wp.me/p12r6N-8nA
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️: Plunges into Our Political Mayhem
“Captain America: Brave New World” might be just the kind of thing segments of our polarized US citizens are railing against yet this may give the other side a reason for hope. Anthony …
wp.me
February 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I recommend seeing "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" before going to see "Captain America: Brave New World." #CaptainAmerica #BraveNewWorld wp.me/p12r6N-8nA
Gunnar Sønsteby was Agent No. 24, the only person awarded the War Cross with three swords, which is Norway's highest military honor for his actions during World War II. My review of this thoughtful biopic which is currently streaming on Netflix. wp.me/p12r6N-8mF
How Norway Fought Nazis: ‘NR 24’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An old man stands up before an audience of college-age people and as he describes his experiences as a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II, in flashbacks we see him as a…
wp.me
February 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Gunnar Sønsteby was Agent No. 24, the only person awarded the War Cross with three swords, which is Norway's highest military honor for his actions during World War II. My review of this thoughtful biopic which is currently streaming on Netflix. wp.me/p12r6N-8mF
David Tennant, my favorite Doctor Who, plays the treacherous Macbeth and Cush Jumbo is his partner-in-crime in this cinematic version of the Donmar theatrical production. #Donmar #Macbeth #DavidTennant #CushJumbo #Shakespeare Read my review: wp.me/p12r6N-8n8
David Tennant’s ‘Macbeth’ and the Melody of Scotland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There’s a minimalist beauty to this Donmar Warehouse’s production of “Macbeth.” Starring David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) and Cush Jumbo (“The Good Wife”…
wp.me
February 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
David Tennant, my favorite Doctor Who, plays the treacherous Macbeth and Cush Jumbo is his partner-in-crime in this cinematic version of the Donmar theatrical production. #Donmar #Macbeth #DavidTennant #CushJumbo #Shakespeare Read my review: wp.me/p12r6N-8n8
This is late, but hope you have a great Lunar New Year weekend! I used my new #BodenUSA shirt for the background. #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
February 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is late, but hope you have a great Lunar New Year weekend! I used my new #BodenUSA shirt for the background. #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
Neither my husband nor I were fans of this film...#Anora wp.me/p12r6N-8kb
January 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Neither my husband nor I were fans of this film...#Anora wp.me/p12r6N-8kb