Josh Spiegel
@mousterpiece.bsky.social
The co-host of Mousterpiece Melodies, a podcast about the songs of Disney movies.
Email me at mousterpiececinema@gmail.com.
Email me at mousterpiececinema@gmail.com.
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Hello, friends, and happy holidays! It is a special time of caring, as you know, and what better way for Josh and Scott to celebrate than by discussing the songs of the 1992 Disney film The Muppet Chr...
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It’s time for a new episode of Mousterpiece Melodies! This week, @roxana-hadadi.bsky.social joins @scottrenshaw.bsky.social and I to discuss the songs of The Muppet Christmas Carol, and our various musical hot takes: mousterpiecemelodies.podbean.com/e/mousterpie...
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a sequel:
cis people on the skyline are genuinely more distressed by the trump-kennedy center than the fact that congress said a second time in 2 days, “no, really this kind of child’s healthcare should be banned & criminalized” & 46/47 non-GOP senators won’t commit to “i will oppose this.”
cis people on the skyline are genuinely more distressed by the trump-kennedy center than the fact that congress said a second time in 2 days, “no, really this kind of child’s healthcare should be banned & criminalized” & 46/47 non-GOP senators won’t commit to “i will oppose this.”
December 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
a sequel:
cis people on the skyline are genuinely more distressed by the trump-kennedy center than the fact that congress said a second time in 2 days, “no, really this kind of child’s healthcare should be banned & criminalized” & 46/47 non-GOP senators won’t commit to “i will oppose this.”
cis people on the skyline are genuinely more distressed by the trump-kennedy center than the fact that congress said a second time in 2 days, “no, really this kind of child’s healthcare should be banned & criminalized” & 46/47 non-GOP senators won’t commit to “i will oppose this.”
This is how you do an In Memoriam.
It’s weird to say I “love” something that reminds of me of all the amazing artists we lost this year, but no one does a tribute better than the @tcmtv.bsky.social crew.
TCM Remembers 2025 | TCM
YouTube video by Turner Classic Movies
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December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This is how you do an In Memoriam.
Man, why are you asking *me* if this thing is on, check it yourself.
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Man, why are you asking *me* if this thing is on, check it yourself.
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These are the people the mainstream media is constantly telling us to understand and sympathize with.
December 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
These are the people the mainstream media is constantly telling us to understand and sympathize with.
It may be wishful thinking on my part, but Avengers: Doomsday is so nakedly Marvel doing their desperate version of “Make it 1997 again” à la 30 Rock, and audiences are not going to be that excited.
when the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer played there wasn’t a single clap in the entire sold out IMAX theater, just total silence. when the prologue for THE ODYSSEY played, everyone was audibly locked in, and cheered and clapped the second it ended. That’s the movies right there
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It may be wishful thinking on my part, but Avengers: Doomsday is so nakedly Marvel doing their desperate version of “Make it 1997 again” à la 30 Rock, and audiences are not going to be that excited.
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Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
This is…uh…depressing. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Paul King to Direct Labubu Movie for Sony (Exclusive)
The toy phenomenon is getting the feature film treatment.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This is…uh…depressing. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
This headline starts unremarkably, and ends with me seeing red. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Roy Lee Grossed $9B From Movies Like ‘Weapons’ and ‘Minecraft’ But What He Really Wants to Do Is Make ‘Calvin & Hobbes’
In a rare interview, THR’s Producer of the Year, whose 11 credits in 2025 also include ‘The Long Walk’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ explains why studios should give fewer notes and how a psychic dr...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This headline starts unremarkably, and ends with me seeing red. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
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#Imagineering has lost one of its greatest talent with the passing of #EddieSotto, who was both a colleague and friend. We spent a night where Eddie gave his time and suggestions for #RocknRollerCoaster when it was due to open. Eddie will be missed.
December 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#Imagineering has lost one of its greatest talent with the passing of #EddieSotto, who was both a colleague and friend. We spent a night where Eddie gave his time and suggestions for #RocknRollerCoaster when it was due to open. Eddie will be missed.
Or, you know, just don't be anti-Semitic at all. It's not hard!
December 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Or, you know, just don't be anti-Semitic at all. It's not hard!
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I agree. Either he didn't disclose it to his editors either and this is a colossal violation of conflict-of-interest rules, or he did, in which case someone has a monumental amount of explaining to do.
David Brooks, who wrote in the NYT last month, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out" is... in the latest Epstein photo dump published by @oversightdemocrats.house.gov.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
December 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I agree. Either he didn't disclose it to his editors either and this is a colossal violation of conflict-of-interest rules, or he did, in which case someone has a monumental amount of explaining to do.
Well, this is disgusting!
Yo what the hell is going on with LA athletes right now
December 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Well, this is disgusting!
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I'm finally starting this project to watch the entire Touchstone Pictures filmography (every film associated with the Disney label whether through production or distribution) from 1984-2016 & share my thoughts on each release in this thread. Follow along as I revisit the hits, misses & obscurities.
May 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I'm finally starting this project to watch the entire Touchstone Pictures filmography (every film associated with the Disney label whether through production or distribution) from 1984-2016 & share my thoughts on each release in this thread. Follow along as I revisit the hits, misses & obscurities.
All I want for Christmas is to find someone who will join @scottrenshaw.bsky.social and I -- as a guest! -- on Mousterpiece Melodies as we discuss the songs of Encanto in the new year. Are you that person? DM! Email me! (It's in my bio.) Or respond to this post!
December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
All I want for Christmas is to find someone who will join @scottrenshaw.bsky.social and I -- as a guest! -- on Mousterpiece Melodies as we discuss the songs of Encanto in the new year. Are you that person? DM! Email me! (It's in my bio.) Or respond to this post!
Unless it’s your job (and Godspeed if it is), literally cannot fathom choosing to watch him say a goddamn thing.
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Unless it’s your job (and Godspeed if it is), literally cannot fathom choosing to watch him say a goddamn thing.
I appreciate that, because of how things shake out with contributor names, I get to truly wrap up this spotlight.
It's the end of 2025, and that means it's time to spotlight the amazing work of Episodic Medium's contributors.
I've removed the paywall on a review by each, meaning here's 17 great reviews (and one of mine) from this year, plus 10% off yearly subscriptions (and gift subscriptions).
I've removed the paywall on a review by each, meaning here's 17 great reviews (and one of mine) from this year, plus 10% off yearly subscriptions (and gift subscriptions).
Year-to-Year: 18 Gifts of Criticism by Episodic Medium's Contributors
And a special Gift Subscription offer for your holiday needs
www.episodicmedium.tv
December 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I appreciate that, because of how things shake out with contributor names, I get to truly wrap up this spotlight.
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he also kind of gets everyone's asses again in this follow up with the washington post
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
he also kind of gets everyone's asses again in this follow up with the washington post
Honestly shocked the Academy is also (perhaps by accident) detecting where the TV vs. streaming winds are blowing.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars®, beginning in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and running through 2033.
The Academy took the biggest check.
The Academy took the biggest check.
December 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Honestly shocked the Academy is also (perhaps by accident) detecting where the TV vs. streaming winds are blowing.
The other thought I definitely had while watching this goofy show was "Hey, that guy with the fake red hair looks just like Jimmy Stewart."
My wife is under the weather, and watching Riverdale. I’ve never seen the show before, and am mostly having this kind of reaction.
a man is sitting in a chair reading a book and saying that is one nutty hospital
Alt: a man is sitting in a chair reading a book and saying that is one nutty hospital
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December 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The other thought I definitely had while watching this goofy show was "Hey, that guy with the fake red hair looks just like Jimmy Stewart."
The Bostoo Yook Yarters are my favorite baseball squadron.
For anyone worried AI will replace all of us.
Courtesy of Gemini for the prompt “create an infographic of all the World Series winners since 1986”
I dare you to find 10 things that are right.
Courtesy of Gemini for the prompt “create an infographic of all the World Series winners since 1986”
I dare you to find 10 things that are right.
December 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Bostoo Yook Yarters are my favorite baseball squadron.
The Muppet Show revival is airing on ABC and Disney+ on February 4, with Sabrina Carpenter as the big celebrity guest. Get excited, I guess/hope.
December 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Muppet Show revival is airing on ABC and Disney+ on February 4, with Sabrina Carpenter as the big celebrity guest. Get excited, I guess/hope.
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President Dipshit here, there will be a War tomorrow. No I did not ask anyone else about it first. Thanks
December 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
President Dipshit here, there will be a War tomorrow. No I did not ask anyone else about it first. Thanks
The latest “Next month on Disney+” PR email waits until the very end, as if to sneak it past you, to say that Leslie Iwerks’ new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted is “also coming” in January. Way to literally bury the lede!
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The latest “Next month on Disney+” PR email waits until the very end, as if to sneak it past you, to say that Leslie Iwerks’ new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted is “also coming” in January. Way to literally bury the lede!
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I had just let the whole thing wash over me. I marveled at what a good story the truth could make in the right hands,” the author Stephen King writes about seeing “Stand by Me,” Rob Reiner’s adaptation of King's novella “The Body.”
“I had just let the whole thing wash over me. I marveled at what a good story the truth could make in the right hands,” the author Stephen King writes about seeing “Stand by Me,” Rob Reiner’s adaptation of King's novella “The Body.”
Opinion | Stephen King on Rob Reiner’s ‘Stand by Me’
In Rob’s hands, “Stand by Me,” my most autobiographical novel, rang true.
nyti.ms
December 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I had just let the whole thing wash over me. I marveled at what a good story the truth could make in the right hands,” the author Stephen King writes about seeing “Stand by Me,” Rob Reiner’s adaptation of King's novella “The Body.”
“I had just let the whole thing wash over me. I marveled at what a good story the truth could make in the right hands,” the author Stephen King writes about seeing “Stand by Me,” Rob Reiner’s adaptation of King's novella “The Body.”