Mark Shostrom
@markshostrom.bsky.social
The Julia Child/Zelig of makeup FX | Screenwriter of horror with a heart
Hongkonger | Angeleño
4 Saturn nominations, 3 Emmy wins, 2 cats, 1 coffee
https://markshostrom.weebly.com
Hongkonger | Angeleño
4 Saturn nominations, 3 Emmy wins, 2 cats, 1 coffee
https://markshostrom.weebly.com
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If it feels like America is sliding deeper into darkness—with voter suppression, book bans, gag orders, and fear spreading daily—you’re not alone. The truth is, fascism thrives when good people hesitate, but democracy grows stronger when ordinary people take action.
youtu.be/CFIL5xrIjHg
youtu.be/CFIL5xrIjHg
The ONE THING You Can Do to Fight Fascism RIGHT NOW
YouTube video by The Ripple Effect Institute
youtu.be
August 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If it feels like America is sliding deeper into darkness—with voter suppression, book bans, gag orders, and fear spreading daily—you’re not alone. The truth is, fascism thrives when good people hesitate, but democracy grows stronger when ordinary people take action.
youtu.be/CFIL5xrIjHg
youtu.be/CFIL5xrIjHg
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Meanwhile on Earth review – compelling French sci-fi explores complex extraterrestrial ethics
Meanwhile on Earth review – compelling French sci-fi explores complex extraterrestrial ethics
Megan Northam excels in animator Jérémy Clapin’s quietly powerful live-action debut, a cleverly conceived drama that turns a cosmic bargain into a moving study of loss
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Meanwhile on Earth review – compelling French sci-fi explores complex extraterrestrial ethics
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A group of astronomers detect the oldest known black hole using the James Webb Telescope.
A team of scientists found a black hole that formed soon after the Big Bang
A group of astronomers detect the oldest known black hole using the James Webb Telescope
n.pr
August 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A group of astronomers detect the oldest known black hole using the James Webb Telescope.
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“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
— Audrey Hepburn
— Audrey Hepburn
August 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
— Audrey Hepburn
— Audrey Hepburn
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NEW: In June, ProPublica reported that the FDA has given more than 20 foreign factories a special pass to send drugs to the U.S. even though they were made at plants the agency had banned.
Today, we’re publishing a list of those exempted drugs.
Today, we’re publishing a list of those exempted drugs.
The FDA Let Substandard Factories Ship These Medications to the U.S.
ProPublica identified more than 150 products that were exempted from import bans since 2013. Our list provides the names of the drugs or ingredients and their manufacturers, many of which are no longe...
www.propublica.org
August 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
NEW: In June, ProPublica reported that the FDA has given more than 20 foreign factories a special pass to send drugs to the U.S. even though they were made at plants the agency had banned.
Today, we’re publishing a list of those exempted drugs.
Today, we’re publishing a list of those exempted drugs.
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At his confirmation hearing, RFK Jr claimed he wouldn’t take away vaccines. So far he has:
Removed COVID vaccine recommendations
Fired the CDC’s vaccine committee
Replaced scientists with antivaxxers
Cancelled vaccine hesitancy research
Pulled $500m in mRNA vaccine research
Removed COVID vaccine recommendations
Fired the CDC’s vaccine committee
Replaced scientists with antivaxxers
Cancelled vaccine hesitancy research
Pulled $500m in mRNA vaccine research
August 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
At his confirmation hearing, RFK Jr claimed he wouldn’t take away vaccines. So far he has:
Removed COVID vaccine recommendations
Fired the CDC’s vaccine committee
Replaced scientists with antivaxxers
Cancelled vaccine hesitancy research
Pulled $500m in mRNA vaccine research
Removed COVID vaccine recommendations
Fired the CDC’s vaccine committee
Replaced scientists with antivaxxers
Cancelled vaccine hesitancy research
Pulled $500m in mRNA vaccine research
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Horrific. mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives and could save millions more.
“I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business,” said Mike Osterholm, a UMN expert on infectious diseases & pandemic preparations.
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-va...
“I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business,” said Mike Osterholm, a UMN expert on infectious diseases & pandemic preparations.
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-va...
August 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Horrific. mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives and could save millions more.
“I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business,” said Mike Osterholm, a UMN expert on infectious diseases & pandemic preparations.
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-va...
“I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business,” said Mike Osterholm, a UMN expert on infectious diseases & pandemic preparations.
www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-va...
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You’ve heard of Donald Trump. But have you heard of Russell Vought?
He’s the man behind Project 2025—a 900-page roadmap for dismantling democracy and rebuilding it in the image of the far-right. Six months in, Trump is executing this plan step-for-step.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/project-20...
He’s the man behind Project 2025—a 900-page roadmap for dismantling democracy and rebuilding it in the image of the far-right. Six months in, Trump is executing this plan step-for-step.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/project-20...
Project 2025: The Shadow Presidency of the Heritage Foundation
From climate rollbacks to baby deportations—how Trump is enacting the Heritage Foundation’s extremist vision
adamkinzinger.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
You’ve heard of Donald Trump. But have you heard of Russell Vought?
He’s the man behind Project 2025—a 900-page roadmap for dismantling democracy and rebuilding it in the image of the far-right. Six months in, Trump is executing this plan step-for-step.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/project-20...
He’s the man behind Project 2025—a 900-page roadmap for dismantling democracy and rebuilding it in the image of the far-right. Six months in, Trump is executing this plan step-for-step.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/project-20...
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Photo of the Day.
Israel threatened reprisals if the press filmed Gaza from above during airdrops.
This is why. A scene of destroyed & burnt out buildings in what is left of Gaza City, the pre-war home to 800,000 people.
Credit to Post photographer Heidi Levine who defied the ban & took this.
Israel threatened reprisals if the press filmed Gaza from above during airdrops.
This is why. A scene of destroyed & burnt out buildings in what is left of Gaza City, the pre-war home to 800,000 people.
Credit to Post photographer Heidi Levine who defied the ban & took this.
August 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Photo of the Day.
Israel threatened reprisals if the press filmed Gaza from above during airdrops.
This is why. A scene of destroyed & burnt out buildings in what is left of Gaza City, the pre-war home to 800,000 people.
Credit to Post photographer Heidi Levine who defied the ban & took this.
Israel threatened reprisals if the press filmed Gaza from above during airdrops.
This is why. A scene of destroyed & burnt out buildings in what is left of Gaza City, the pre-war home to 800,000 people.
Credit to Post photographer Heidi Levine who defied the ban & took this.
Sending this to every director I've ever worked with.
They've all been doing it wrong the whole time.
They've all been doing it wrong the whole time.
July 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Sending this to every director I've ever worked with.
They've all been doing it wrong the whole time.
They've all been doing it wrong the whole time.
I haven't posted lately due to Newt's medical issues. Unfortunately, things did not turn out well. My 17-year-old pal and I had to say goodbye last Saturday. I spent the week away from social media and people, binged 27 Get Shorty episodes twice, listened to Yes albums, cried a lot. Grief sucks.
July 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I haven't posted lately due to Newt's medical issues. Unfortunately, things did not turn out well. My 17-year-old pal and I had to say goodbye last Saturday. I spent the week away from social media and people, binged 27 Get Shorty episodes twice, listened to Yes albums, cried a lot. Grief sucks.
Mark is the sweetest soul I've worked with in 45 years of doing films. He's an icon in the horror community and for #LGBTQ+ representation in the film industry. Let's show him some love and help him out. (Please share!) #ANightmareOnElmStreet #80shorror
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June 26, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Mark is the sweetest soul I've worked with in 45 years of doing films. He's an icon in the horror community and for #LGBTQ+ representation in the film industry. Let's show him some love and help him out. (Please share!) #ANightmareOnElmStreet #80shorror
www.gofundme.com/f/unite-for-...
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🚨NEW from me: the U.S. and Europe could experience a 40% drop in food production this century as temperatures rise, a major new study has found. "It's almost like in this context, those with the most to lose, lose the most," said Prof Andrew Hultgren, a lead author of the study.
U.S. And Europe Face 40% Drop In Food Production, Scientists Warn
Major study finds world's most productive farming regions are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures, and face steep declines in agricultural output this century.
www.forbes.com
June 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🚨NEW from me: the U.S. and Europe could experience a 40% drop in food production this century as temperatures rise, a major new study has found. "It's almost like in this context, those with the most to lose, lose the most," said Prof Andrew Hultgren, a lead author of the study.
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CLARIFICATION :
The Trevor Project's hotline will still be live. But basically this means LGBTQ people can no longer be connected to it through the US national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
They will need to be contacted DIRECTLY
So spread this around
They can be texted. They can be called.
The Trevor Project's hotline will still be live. But basically this means LGBTQ people can no longer be connected to it through the US national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
They will need to be contacted DIRECTLY
So spread this around
They can be texted. They can be called.
June 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
CLARIFICATION :
The Trevor Project's hotline will still be live. But basically this means LGBTQ people can no longer be connected to it through the US national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
They will need to be contacted DIRECTLY
So spread this around
They can be texted. They can be called.
The Trevor Project's hotline will still be live. But basically this means LGBTQ people can no longer be connected to it through the US national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
They will need to be contacted DIRECTLY
So spread this around
They can be texted. They can be called.
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There’s a new Covid variant nicknamed “razor blade throat” poised to become the dominant variant in North America.
What’s RFK Jr doing? Restricting access to vaccines. Adding anti-vaxxers to ACIP. Undermining public health. Slashing NIOSH.
Wear a respirator. It could save a life!
What’s RFK Jr doing? Restricting access to vaccines. Adding anti-vaxxers to ACIP. Undermining public health. Slashing NIOSH.
Wear a respirator. It could save a life!
June 13, 2025 at 3:39 AM
There’s a new Covid variant nicknamed “razor blade throat” poised to become the dominant variant in North America.
What’s RFK Jr doing? Restricting access to vaccines. Adding anti-vaxxers to ACIP. Undermining public health. Slashing NIOSH.
Wear a respirator. It could save a life!
What’s RFK Jr doing? Restricting access to vaccines. Adding anti-vaxxers to ACIP. Undermining public health. Slashing NIOSH.
Wear a respirator. It could save a life!
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Tune in if you're able 🫶🏽
June 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Tune in if you're able 🫶🏽
"Your money's no good here, Mr. Torrance."
May 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"Your money's no good here, Mr. Torrance."
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9.5 BILLION meals for hungry kids, families & seniors.
GONE.
All to pay for more yachts for billionaires.
It’s fucking sick. The Republican Party is demented.
#StopTheBillionaireBailout!!
GONE.
All to pay for more yachts for billionaires.
It’s fucking sick. The Republican Party is demented.
#StopTheBillionaireBailout!!
May 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
9.5 BILLION meals for hungry kids, families & seniors.
GONE.
All to pay for more yachts for billionaires.
It’s fucking sick. The Republican Party is demented.
#StopTheBillionaireBailout!!
GONE.
All to pay for more yachts for billionaires.
It’s fucking sick. The Republican Party is demented.
#StopTheBillionaireBailout!!
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"Covid is over. We have the tools"
First they took away masks
Then they took away tests
They stopped distancing
They stalled on clean air
They stopped tracking data
They stopped research
Now they are limiting vaccines
First they took away masks
Then they took away tests
They stopped distancing
They stalled on clean air
They stopped tracking data
They stopped research
Now they are limiting vaccines
May 21, 2025 at 5:30 AM
"Covid is over. We have the tools"
First they took away masks
Then they took away tests
They stopped distancing
They stalled on clean air
They stopped tracking data
They stopped research
Now they are limiting vaccines
First they took away masks
Then they took away tests
They stopped distancing
They stalled on clean air
They stopped tracking data
They stopped research
Now they are limiting vaccines
Every American needs to read this book.
From THEY KNEW, currently on sale as an ebook for only $2.99, on cults of complicity:
"'The wheels of justice grind slow but oh they do grind fine', the cult continues, ignoring that the wheels of justice ran down American democracy and told its mangled corpse to stop being so demanding."
--THEY KNEW (2022)
--THEY KNEW (2022)
May 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Every American needs to read this book.