Michael Rookard
@jikorijo.bsky.social
Currently trying to figure out what to do with my life and a way to end this lycanthrope curse. Film/Animation/Comics fan.
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Michael Rookard
@jikorijo.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Sync Ratios: A Neon Genesis Evangelion Discussion Podcast
Sync Ratios: A Neon Genesis Evangelion Discussion Podcast is where friends and screenwriters, Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski, watch every episode of the landmark 1995 anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion a...
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Have you already said Bye Bye to all of #Evangelion? Why not check out the over 500 tv shows/anime/films brought up by @bdaviscollins.bsky.social and Luke Piotrowski on their Eva watch along podcast, SyncRatios! #シンエヴ #Anime #Netflix #GKIDS #Studiokhara boxd.it/8YkPw
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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Here's the transcript. When I say ‘we had a convicted reality star’, you can add ‘who now rules as the most openly corrupt president in American history’ in your head.
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Here's the transcript. When I say ‘we had a convicted reality star’, you can add ‘who now rules as the most openly corrupt president in American history’ in your head.
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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THE DREAMING LANDS (2002)
Oil on Canvas - 20” X 30”
This painting is one of several works derived from my experiences at MSKCC in 2000. That year I read a couple of books which mentioned a feeling I have experienced at night during camping trips... 1/4
Oil on Canvas - 20” X 30”
This painting is one of several works derived from my experiences at MSKCC in 2000. That year I read a couple of books which mentioned a feeling I have experienced at night during camping trips... 1/4
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
THE DREAMING LANDS (2002)
Oil on Canvas - 20” X 30”
This painting is one of several works derived from my experiences at MSKCC in 2000. That year I read a couple of books which mentioned a feeling I have experienced at night during camping trips... 1/4
Oil on Canvas - 20” X 30”
This painting is one of several works derived from my experiences at MSKCC in 2000. That year I read a couple of books which mentioned a feeling I have experienced at night during camping trips... 1/4
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November 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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If you liked (or were confused by) Angel’s Egg, you could do worse than my book on Mamoru Oshii’s films.
The publisher has it for a decent price right now.
link.springer.com/book/10.1057...
The publisher has it for a decent price right now.
link.springer.com/book/10.1057...
Stray Dog of Anime
Upon its US release in the mid 1990s, Ghost in the Shell , directed by Mamoru Oshii, quickly became one of the most popular Japanese animated films in the country. Despite this, Oshii is known as a ma...
link.springer.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
If you liked (or were confused by) Angel’s Egg, you could do worse than my book on Mamoru Oshii’s films.
The publisher has it for a decent price right now.
link.springer.com/book/10.1057...
The publisher has it for a decent price right now.
link.springer.com/book/10.1057...
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Opening in about 1 hour! I have a small restock of Papa Godzilla, Mecha G, and plenty of Gigans and Megalons too!
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Opening in about 1 hour! I have a small restock of Papa Godzilla, Mecha G, and plenty of Gigans and Megalons too!
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Y'all seemed to enjoy that last Roxie pic.
So here's more of her in the chill fit~ 🦖
So here's more of her in the chill fit~ 🦖
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Y'all seemed to enjoy that last Roxie pic.
So here's more of her in the chill fit~ 🦖
So here's more of her in the chill fit~ 🦖
Only saw one film this week, but what a film. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched #anime #MamoruOshii #StudioDeen #YoshitakaAmano #GKIDS
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Only saw one film this week, but what a film. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched #anime #MamoruOshii #StudioDeen #YoshitakaAmano #GKIDS
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OMFG! A face reveal at the end? That’s so metal. Or maybe it's rizz. I don't know. But, anyway, this video contains a look at a number of titles I've recently read.
youtu.be/gv6tTypbi5s
youtu.be/gv6tTypbi5s
An Oddball Comic Book Compilation
YouTube video by Strange Brain Parts
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
OMFG! A face reveal at the end? That’s so metal. Or maybe it's rizz. I don't know. But, anyway, this video contains a look at a number of titles I've recently read.
youtu.be/gv6tTypbi5s
youtu.be/gv6tTypbi5s
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PASSAGE: THE AVATAR (1988)
Acrylic on Canvas - 48" x 48"
Initially inspired by a few notes from a Pink Floyd instrumental track, this came to me while floating in a sensory deprivation tank. 1/4
Acrylic on Canvas - 48" x 48"
Initially inspired by a few notes from a Pink Floyd instrumental track, this came to me while floating in a sensory deprivation tank. 1/4
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
PASSAGE: THE AVATAR (1988)
Acrylic on Canvas - 48" x 48"
Initially inspired by a few notes from a Pink Floyd instrumental track, this came to me while floating in a sensory deprivation tank. 1/4
Acrylic on Canvas - 48" x 48"
Initially inspired by a few notes from a Pink Floyd instrumental track, this came to me while floating in a sensory deprivation tank. 1/4
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The Early Black Friday sale starts now: get 30% off our holiday gift guide books + free media mail shipping at https://ow.ly/lfNC50XtRf9!
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Early Black Friday sale starts now: get 30% off our holiday gift guide books + free media mail shipping at https://ow.ly/lfNC50XtRf9!
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Dorkin wrote for Space Ghost, some amazing comic series, and M+C/Eltingville/Dork basically defined indie comics of the 90s. Dork rewired my brain + artistic output, esp Murder Family. He was huge for the Ska scene too! Big illustrator. The price point of this collection is insane 4 what u get.
Reminder: @evandorkin.bsky.social's dairy duo, the worst fans that ever lived, and the rest of his absurdities conjoin in Nerd Inferno: The Essential Evan Dorkin, coming in April! Pre-order: https://bit.ly/3IwzQnI
A new omnibus collecting Milk and Cheese, The Eltingville Club, and Dork!
A new omnibus collecting Milk and Cheese, The Eltingville Club, and Dork!
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Dorkin wrote for Space Ghost, some amazing comic series, and M+C/Eltingville/Dork basically defined indie comics of the 90s. Dork rewired my brain + artistic output, esp Murder Family. He was huge for the Ska scene too! Big illustrator. The price point of this collection is insane 4 what u get.
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One of the most influential animated films of all time, ANGEL'S EGG is now playing in theatres in an all-new 4K restoration in honor of its 40th anniversary. 🪶
🥚 Get tickets: brnw.ch/21wXoFR
🥚 Get tickets: brnw.ch/21wXoFR
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
One of the most influential animated films of all time, ANGEL'S EGG is now playing in theatres in an all-new 4K restoration in honor of its 40th anniversary. 🪶
🥚 Get tickets: brnw.ch/21wXoFR
🥚 Get tickets: brnw.ch/21wXoFR
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NEW: ALA is sounding the alarm after the Administration announced new steps to dismantle the Department of Education. School & academic libraries across the country rely on Dept. of Ed. funding and knowledge to best serve their students and faculty.
More: www.ala.org/news/2025/11... #ForOurLibraries
More: www.ala.org/news/2025/11... #ForOurLibraries
November 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NEW: ALA is sounding the alarm after the Administration announced new steps to dismantle the Department of Education. School & academic libraries across the country rely on Dept. of Ed. funding and knowledge to best serve their students and faculty.
More: www.ala.org/news/2025/11... #ForOurLibraries
More: www.ala.org/news/2025/11... #ForOurLibraries
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In memory of all our lost transgender friends and neighbours.
20th November, The Transgender Day of Remembrance
亡くなった全てのトランスジェンダーの同胞たちを偲んで。
11月20日、トランスジェンダー追悼の日
20th November, The Transgender Day of Remembrance
亡くなった全てのトランスジェンダーの同胞たちを偲んで。
11月20日、トランスジェンダー追悼の日
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In memory of all our lost transgender friends and neighbours.
20th November, The Transgender Day of Remembrance
亡くなった全てのトランスジェンダーの同胞たちを偲んで。
11月20日、トランスジェンダー追悼の日
20th November, The Transgender Day of Remembrance
亡くなった全てのトランスジェンダーの同胞たちを偲んで。
11月20日、トランスジェンダー追悼の日
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Steve Bissette’s lost 90s classic Tyrant is coming back in a deluxe edition from new imprint Lighthouse Press. My latest at @publisherswkly.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Lighthouse Brings ‘Tyrant’ Back in Deluxe Edition
Comics veteran Chris Stevens’s Lighthouse Press will launch a crowdfunding campaign in the new year to reissue Steve Bissette’s lost classic in trade and oversize “original art edition” formats.
www.publishersweekly.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Steve Bissette’s lost 90s classic Tyrant is coming back in a deluxe edition from new imprint Lighthouse Press. My latest at @publisherswkly.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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ARTISTS! You can DISABLE this feature! Protect yourself and don't assume that you're safe if you're an sfw artist!
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
ARTISTS! You can DISABLE this feature! Protect yourself and don't assume that you're safe if you're an sfw artist!
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Happy 20th birthday to the oldest anime opening upload still on YouTube. The OP to Satoshi Kon's Paranoia Agent.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ana...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ana...
Paranoia Agent Opening
YouTube video by keysersoze
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Happy 20th birthday to the oldest anime opening upload still on YouTube. The OP to Satoshi Kon's Paranoia Agent.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ana...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ana...
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.
Remembering us is not enough.
Remembering us is not enough.
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.
Remembering us is not enough.
Remembering us is not enough.
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Mr Yoshitaka Amano ♡
www.instagram.com/p/DRR45LNEv2J/
www.instagram.com/p/DRR45LNEv2J/
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Mr Yoshitaka Amano ♡
www.instagram.com/p/DRR45LNEv2J/
www.instagram.com/p/DRR45LNEv2J/
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Some advice from a couple of years ago that I still think most creative people need to hear --
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Some advice from a couple of years ago that I still think most creative people need to hear --