Ross Raihala (Alpha Male) 🌈
@rossraihala.bsky.social
Pop music critic at the St. Paul Pioneer Press. All shade very necessary. Former dancer at the Grind. World weary, cynical arbiter of taste. Gen X, baby.
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QT is correct
Quentin Tarantino has some strong opinions about the billion-dollar-grossing Hunger Games franchise.
Quentin Tarantino Slams ‘Hunger Games’ for Ripping Off ‘Battle Royale’
Quentin Tarantino has some strong opinions about the billion-dollar-grossing Hunger Games franchise.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:11 AM
QT is correct
We just finished dinner (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, peas, roasted veggies, rolls and cranberry sauce). Now we're watching the Beatles Anthology on disney+.
I have the DVDs, but haven't watched it in at least 15 years. Patric's never seen it.
I have the DVDs, but haven't watched it in at least 15 years. Patric's never seen it.
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We just finished dinner (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, peas, roasted veggies, rolls and cranberry sauce). Now we're watching the Beatles Anthology on disney+.
I have the DVDs, but haven't watched it in at least 15 years. Patric's never seen it.
I have the DVDs, but haven't watched it in at least 15 years. Patric's never seen it.
Patric has been cooking all day and holy hell the house smells great
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Patric has been cooking all day and holy hell the house smells great
The John Travolta as Santa singing Greased Lightning commercial is just sad
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The John Travolta as Santa singing Greased Lightning commercial is just sad
Patric needed a few things for dinner and went to Vieng Chan (formerly Cooper's). He picked up some fresh egg rolls from the deli and I'm happy to report they live up to all the hype from the West 7th neighborhood fb page.
November 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Patric needed a few things for dinner and went to Vieng Chan (formerly Cooper's). He picked up some fresh egg rolls from the deli and I'm happy to report they live up to all the hype from the West 7th neighborhood fb page.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. My heart goes out to those celebrating with insufferable relatives, I know the pain.
November 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. My heart goes out to those celebrating with insufferable relatives, I know the pain.
Graphic design is my passion
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Graphic design is my passion
I had peanut butter toast and fresh cornbread for dinner and it was great
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I had peanut butter toast and fresh cornbread for dinner and it was great
This popped up on shuffle. It would sound right at home on the new Tame Impala album
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This popped up on shuffle. It would sound right at home on the new Tame Impala album
Everything about this sordid affair has been both hilarious and revolting. I cannot wait for the Ryan Murphy series
What is ‘felching’ — the raunchy sex-act RFK Jr. texted about with Olivia Nuzzi, according to her ex Ryan Lizza
What is ‘felching’ — the raunchy sex-act RFK Jr. texted about with Olivia Nuzzi, according to her ex Ryan Lizza
Not 'health' — but, certainly, a 'human service.'
nypost.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Everything about this sordid affair has been both hilarious and revolting. I cannot wait for the Ryan Murphy series
Anyone a fan of the Webb Brothers (a band made up of sons of Jimmy Webb)? I was obsessed with them circa 2003, around which time I saw them open for Doves in Seattle and spent much of the main set arguing with them that Maroon is a breakup album.
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The Webb Brothers - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Anyone a fan of the Webb Brothers (a band made up of sons of Jimmy Webb)? I was obsessed with them circa 2003, around which time I saw them open for Doves in Seattle and spent much of the main set arguing with them that Maroon is a breakup album.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Web...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Web...
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It's my favorite day! It's the 38th anniversary of the Max Headroom signal broadcast intrusion!
1st incident lasted 25s during the 9PM news on WGN-TV in Chicago; The 2nd, 2hrs later, lasted ~90s on PBS affiliate WTTW during Dr. Who.
You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqge...
1st incident lasted 25s during the 9PM news on WGN-TV in Chicago; The 2nd, 2hrs later, lasted ~90s on PBS affiliate WTTW during Dr. Who.
You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqge...
Max Headroom 1987 Broadcast Signal Intrusion Incident
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November 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It's my favorite day! It's the 38th anniversary of the Max Headroom signal broadcast intrusion!
1st incident lasted 25s during the 9PM news on WGN-TV in Chicago; The 2nd, 2hrs later, lasted ~90s on PBS affiliate WTTW during Dr. Who.
You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqge...
1st incident lasted 25s during the 9PM news on WGN-TV in Chicago; The 2nd, 2hrs later, lasted ~90s on PBS affiliate WTTW during Dr. Who.
You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqge...
Text from @twindependent.bsky.social , whose dad is 90
November 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Text from @twindependent.bsky.social , whose dad is 90
A friend got laid off today from Verizon. He was a model employee who rose in the ranks pretty quickly after getting hired years ago and this is what he gets in return.
November 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A friend got laid off today from Verizon. He was a model employee who rose in the ranks pretty quickly after getting hired years ago and this is what he gets in return.
I absolutely adored the first Wicked film. But, sadly, Wicked: For Good is a joyless slog that's (barely) saved by the two leads.
Here's my review (gift link):
Here's my review (gift link):
Movie review: They should have called it ‘Wicked: Not Good’
It’s difficult to believe the same team made both movies, which they filmed concurrently.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I absolutely adored the first Wicked film. But, sadly, Wicked: For Good is a joyless slog that's (barely) saved by the two leads.
Here's my review (gift link):
Here's my review (gift link):
Wicked For Good is emo and not in a good way
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Wicked For Good is emo and not in a good way
I'm in SLP for a Wicked For Good screening. We had dinner at Roti and I swear if there was one closer to my home, I'd eat there once a week
November 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I'm in SLP for a Wicked For Good screening. We had dinner at Roti and I swear if there was one closer to my home, I'd eat there once a week
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We're watching the documentary Before Stonewall and we're both big fans of Jackie
November 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
We're watching the documentary Before Stonewall and we're both big fans of Jackie
We're watching the documentary Before Stonewall and we're both big fans of Jackie
November 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
We're watching the documentary Before Stonewall and we're both big fans of Jackie
Weird Al Yankovic is the first concert announced for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. It'll be his seventh time headlining the Grandstand.
As I've said here before, Weird Al was my first concert. Northern Wisconsin State Fair in 1984.
As I've said here before, Weird Al was my first concert. Northern Wisconsin State Fair in 1984.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic to play MN State Fair Grandstand for the seventh time
Tickets are priced from $89.25 to $54 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Etix and by phone at 800-514-3849.
www.twincities.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Weird Al Yankovic is the first concert announced for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. It'll be his seventh time headlining the Grandstand.
As I've said here before, Weird Al was my first concert. Northern Wisconsin State Fair in 1984.
As I've said here before, Weird Al was my first concert. Northern Wisconsin State Fair in 1984.
This is kind of wild. Despite previously mounting farewell tours, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will play the new Shakopee amphitheater in August.
Thing is, neither (cover) band has *any* original members left. LS still has Ronnie's little brother up front, but Foreigner's lead singer is new.
Thing is, neither (cover) band has *any* original members left. LS still has Ronnie's little brother up front, but Foreigner's lead singer is new.
Despite no original members, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will tour in 2026
The pair of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acts look more like cover bands these days. Tickets go on sale Friday.
www.twincities.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This is kind of wild. Despite previously mounting farewell tours, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will play the new Shakopee amphitheater in August.
Thing is, neither (cover) band has *any* original members left. LS still has Ronnie's little brother up front, but Foreigner's lead singer is new.
Thing is, neither (cover) band has *any* original members left. LS still has Ronnie's little brother up front, but Foreigner's lead singer is new.
My skircle:
November 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My skircle:
It's Patric's birthday and here he is wearing the sweater I gave him with our favorite dog Gus
November 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It's Patric's birthday and here he is wearing the sweater I gave him with our favorite dog Gus
this is where I post from if you even care
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
this is where I post from if you even care
If you're in the mood for some Friday night shoegaze, I would suggest given Glixen a spin
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
If you're in the mood for some Friday night shoegaze, I would suggest given Glixen a spin