Keith O'Brien
@keithobrien.bsky.social
Content strategist, chill dude. Proprietor of The Diffraction (thediffraction.bsky.social).
It's a little grim to keep featuring new Robert Sietsema bylines based on historic work when he was unceremoniously laid off months ago.
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The Best Burgers in New York City, According to Eater Editors
Eater editors weigh in on everything from fancy patties to budget-friendly options
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May 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's a little grim to keep featuring new Robert Sietsema bylines based on historic work when he was unceremoniously laid off months ago.
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It's about time to start nominating Nathan Fielder for a MacArthur Genius Grant.
May 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It's about time to start nominating Nathan Fielder for a MacArthur Genius Grant.
Looks like too much BODO and not enough GLIMT.
May 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Looks like too much BODO and not enough GLIMT.
Reposted by Keith O'Brien
No Other Land Co-Director Yuval Abraham:
"The foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. Why? Can't you see that we are intertwined? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way."
"The foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. Why? Can't you see that we are intertwined? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way."
March 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
No Other Land Co-Director Yuval Abraham:
"The foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. Why? Can't you see that we are intertwined? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way."
"The foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. Why? Can't you see that we are intertwined? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way."
Chuck keeps calling his senator to demand action but always gets a busy signal.
Congress must take action to restore the rule of law.
February 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Chuck keeps calling his senator to demand action but always gets a busy signal.
It's real hard to fight off despair but we must.
My first and definitely last time working with the Los Angeles Times. Editing out the most urgent point of an OpEd in the minutes before sending to press while then also assigning a title and image that suggest an argument entirely opposite to the author’s clear intent is pretty shitty.
January 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It's real hard to fight off despair but we must.
Glad to see the media has learned nothing in 8 years.
January 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Glad to see the media has learned nothing in 8 years.
David Lynch is gone, and the world is poorer because of that fact. But what a trove he left us. We are blessed to have witnessed his sui generis.
We will forever benefit from the artists who draw inspiration from him, including the countless creators who don't even know he inspired them.
We will forever benefit from the artists who draw inspiration from him, including the countless creators who don't even know he inspired them.
January 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
David Lynch is gone, and the world is poorer because of that fact. But what a trove he left us. We are blessed to have witnessed his sui generis.
We will forever benefit from the artists who draw inspiration from him, including the countless creators who don't even know he inspired them.
We will forever benefit from the artists who draw inspiration from him, including the countless creators who don't even know he inspired them.
Watch Megalopolis and watch TWIN PEAKS season 3 episode 8 to understand how singular Lynch was in his ability to conjure the surreal make it more empathetic than anything real - and what happens when others try.
January 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Watch Megalopolis and watch TWIN PEAKS season 3 episode 8 to understand how singular Lynch was in his ability to conjure the surreal make it more empathetic than anything real - and what happens when others try.
While there's the top-level thematic inspiration that David Lynch inspired in filmmakers, I think his approach to art, which was pure of heart and relentless curiosity, has an incalculable affect anyone who witnessed it. His impact will only grow. Our collective riches will flow forever.
January 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
While there's the top-level thematic inspiration that David Lynch inspired in filmmakers, I think his approach to art, which was pure of heart and relentless curiosity, has an incalculable affect anyone who witnessed it. His impact will only grow. Our collective riches will flow forever.
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An interview with Andy Cohn of Shadrach about the state of music (inc. live music, brand partnerships).
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In conversation with: Andy Cohn
I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Andy Cohn, who is co-founder and CEO of Shadrach, a music-focused boutique consultancy. He also served as president and publisher of The Fader, during a time pe...
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January 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
An interview with Andy Cohn of Shadrach about the state of music (inc. live music, brand partnerships).
www.thediffraction.com/in-conversat...
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Theater was so still during Zone of Interest, you could occasionally hear faint singing from the Wonka screening next door - just added to the overall unease of the whole thing.
February 7, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Theater was so still during Zone of Interest, you could occasionally hear faint singing from the Wonka screening next door - just added to the overall unease of the whole thing.
Every week, I forget I even have an account on here. It's an uphill battle for sure.
August 28, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Every week, I forget I even have an account on here. It's an uphill battle for sure.
Thanks to the Bear for simply demonstrating how many dramatic, slow songs R.E.M. created that are better than Losing My Religion.
Half a World Away > Stranger Currencies > trillion-point gap > Losing My Religion.
And, for the record, So. Central Rain is the best of them all.
Half a World Away > Stranger Currencies > trillion-point gap > Losing My Religion.
And, for the record, So. Central Rain is the best of them all.
July 16, 2023 at 3:11 PM
Thanks to the Bear for simply demonstrating how many dramatic, slow songs R.E.M. created that are better than Losing My Religion.
Half a World Away > Stranger Currencies > trillion-point gap > Losing My Religion.
And, for the record, So. Central Rain is the best of them all.
Half a World Away > Stranger Currencies > trillion-point gap > Losing My Religion.
And, for the record, So. Central Rain is the best of them all.
I think the Bear is so good because each character is an exaggerated form of a character trait we all have within ourselves.
July 5, 2023 at 11:32 PM
I think the Bear is so good because each character is an exaggerated form of a character trait we all have within ourselves.
Both are good but Ep. 7 > Ep. 6
July 4, 2023 at 9:58 PM
Both are good but Ep. 7 > Ep. 6
This Lot Radio session is fantastic https://www.thelotradio.com/
June 9, 2023 at 4:55 PM
This Lot Radio session is fantastic https://www.thelotradio.com/
Is it a good sign when you're running out of room on the danger needle?
June 7, 2023 at 8:59 PM
Is it a good sign when you're running out of room on the danger needle?