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Movies (and TV) analyzed through an atheist filter, along with toys, fast food and other pop culture from longtime entertainment writer and mere mortal Luke Y. Thompson. Click to read Mortal Cinema, b...
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the one actual good thing trump did in term 1 was decriminalizing cbd. we're just about to undo that huh.
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM
the one actual good thing trump did in term 1 was decriminalizing cbd. we're just about to undo that huh.
I have said many times that in southwest Virginia, where my family is from, there are two parties: "Jesus" and "I'm not political."
“Though I’ve devoted my days to emulating Jesus and to reflecting his character in the world, this seems to have been a woefully errant path leading me far afield of righteousness.” open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I have said many times that in southwest Virginia, where my family is from, there are two parties: "Jesus" and "I'm not political."
It's almost the one-year anniversary of my substack. might celebrate by giving away a free premium subscription. Stay tuned.
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
It's almost the one-year anniversary of my substack. might celebrate by giving away a free premium subscription. Stay tuned.
All ZERO people who've been waiting for this to happen should be thrilled.
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
All ZERO people who've been waiting for this to happen should be thrilled.
Can we at least seat that new member and release the Epstein files now?
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Can we at least seat that new member and release the Epstein files now?
My resolution for 2025 was to elevate the writings of others as well as my own. Here we are in the homestretch and I'm happy to still be doing it. lytrules.substack.com/p/weekend-ro...
Weekend 'Round the Web: Satan vs. Satan
Plus evangelical power-signaling, and Boy Meets Girl
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November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
My resolution for 2025 was to elevate the writings of others as well as my own. Here we are in the homestretch and I'm happy to still be doing it. lytrules.substack.com/p/weekend-ro...
Finally watched PTA's OBAE. Seriously, how hard would it have been to promote this as "DICAPRIO VS. PENN," rather than "Weird nonsequitur comedy" + "pregnant woman shooting a machine gun"?
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Finally watched PTA's OBAE. Seriously, how hard would it have been to promote this as "DICAPRIO VS. PENN," rather than "Weird nonsequitur comedy" + "pregnant woman shooting a machine gun"?
When your date says "I only like art movies..."
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
When your date says "I only like art movies..."
"Let them eat shit"
The difference between France in 1793 and the United States in 2025?
Marie Antoinette was *indifferent* to people starving.
But Donald Trump is using every trick at his disposal to *make sure* they do.
Marie Antoinette was *indifferent* to people starving.
But Donald Trump is using every trick at his disposal to *make sure* they do.
November 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
"Let them eat shit"
My site is called Mortal Cinema, after all. This new article by me for paying subscribers focuses on the first word... lytrules.substack.com/p/how-an-ath...
How an Atheist Thinks About Death
...and ghost visitations.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My site is called Mortal Cinema, after all. This new article by me for paying subscribers focuses on the first word... lytrules.substack.com/p/how-an-ath...
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As many have said, labeling rooms is what families of dementia patients have to do around the house to keep grandpa from walking into the wrong room.
[P] Found a higher-quality photo; IT *IS* TAPED UP SHEETS OF PAPER!
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
As many have said, labeling rooms is what families of dementia patients have to do around the house to keep grandpa from walking into the wrong room.
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Sobering news for a lot of top Democrats, tonight, as they realize people would prefer they actually fucking do something.
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Sobering news for a lot of top Democrats, tonight, as they realize people would prefer they actually fucking do something.
I see opposition to prop 50 had an opening day as good as the average new Schwarzenegger production these days.
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I see opposition to prop 50 had an opening day as good as the average new Schwarzenegger production these days.
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
"The Trash Heap has Spoken! MNYAGA!"
Update #2: Ackman is still convinced Cuomo is going to win, and has proposed Cuomo adopt the slogan "MNYGA"
November 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
"The Trash Heap has Spoken! MNYAGA!"
NO OTHER CHOICE - Park Chanwook does it again! Byung-hun Lee gives one of the year's best performances by convincingly being completely uncool. Story is hilariously perverse and kept me guessing. Film critics will relate bigtime to downsizing/AI plot.
November 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
NO OTHER CHOICE - Park Chanwook does it again! Byung-hun Lee gives one of the year's best performances by convincingly being completely uncool. Story is hilariously perverse and kept me guessing. Film critics will relate bigtime to downsizing/AI plot.
If today is an election day for you, please go vote against Republicans. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
November 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
If today is an election day for you, please go vote against Republicans. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Dick Cheney could have died a villain or lived long enough to become irrelevant. More fitting that it's the latter.
November 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Dick Cheney could have died a villain or lived long enough to become irrelevant. More fitting that it's the latter.
Give me a headline award now. #PredatorBadlands lytrules.substack.com/p/predator-b...
Predator: Badlands Review - Dek, the Elle's, With Yautja, Golly
Christmas comes early for Predator fans this year
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November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Give me a headline award now. #PredatorBadlands lytrules.substack.com/p/predator-b...
The headline I've come up with for my Predator review is some punning so tortured even Dick Cheney would say it's too much.
Can't wait for y'all to see it.
Can't wait for y'all to see it.
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The headline I've come up with for my Predator review is some punning so tortured even Dick Cheney would say it's too much.
Can't wait for y'all to see it.
Can't wait for y'all to see it.
Niche tweet, but I can't wait for LexG to review Predator Badlands, especially the scene where Elle Fanning's feet, autonomously, by themselves, steal the show...
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Niche tweet, but I can't wait for LexG to review Predator Badlands, especially the scene where Elle Fanning's feet, autonomously, by themselves, steal the show...
#PredatorBadlands is a new classic of sci-fi badassery. If Klingons made movies, this would be one.
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM
#PredatorBadlands is a new classic of sci-fi badassery. If Klingons made movies, this would be one.
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.