Tom Pandolfo
@tompandolfo.bsky.social
Public defender in Seattle, WA. Recovering software dev. Queer, he/him. I have friends everywhere.
Favorite movies I saw in 2025 (that didn't come out in 2025)
January 1, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Favorite movies I saw in 2025 (that didn't come out in 2025)
Favorite Movies of 2025 (that I've seen so far)
January 1, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Favorite Movies of 2025 (that I've seen so far)
Justt saw Bugonia (VERY good btw) and opened up Letterboxd to log it.
Hey, Letterboxd? That's pretty fucking funny.
Hey, Letterboxd? That's pretty fucking funny.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Justt saw Bugonia (VERY good btw) and opened up Letterboxd to log it.
Hey, Letterboxd? That's pretty fucking funny.
Hey, Letterboxd? That's pretty fucking funny.
You might be a nerd if your first thought was not "Rolling Stones album" but "Animorphs #54"
October 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
You might be a nerd if your first thought was not "Rolling Stones album" but "Animorphs #54"
Ran into Gavin Free from the Slow Mo Guys at a movie theater in Seattle once! He was super nice and took a goofy selfie with me 🤪
June 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Ran into Gavin Free from the Slow Mo Guys at a movie theater in Seattle once! He was super nice and took a goofy selfie with me 🤪
Bout to have a wild evening
May 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Bout to have a wild evening
I wish Elon would just give his kids normal names
April 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I wish Elon would just give his kids normal names
Post a fictional character who you think would be an antivaxxer.
Hard mode: No villains
Hard mode: No villains
March 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Post a fictional character who you think would be an antivaxxer.
Hard mode: No villains
Hard mode: No villains
This, basically.
February 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This, basically.
me every Thursday
January 31, 2025 at 4:33 AM
me every Thursday
1. The Talos Principle 2
When I finished The Talos Principle, never in my wildest dreams did I expect a sequel, let alone one that surpasses the original. Not just in terms of puzzle design, but in its exploration of the central questions of our. This one will sit with me for a long, long time.
When I finished The Talos Principle, never in my wildest dreams did I expect a sequel, let alone one that surpasses the original. Not just in terms of puzzle design, but in its exploration of the central questions of our. This one will sit with me for a long, long time.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
1. The Talos Principle 2
When I finished The Talos Principle, never in my wildest dreams did I expect a sequel, let alone one that surpasses the original. Not just in terms of puzzle design, but in its exploration of the central questions of our. This one will sit with me for a long, long time.
When I finished The Talos Principle, never in my wildest dreams did I expect a sequel, let alone one that surpasses the original. Not just in terms of puzzle design, but in its exploration of the central questions of our. This one will sit with me for a long, long time.
2. Helldivers 2
FOR DEMOCRACY
FOR SUPER EARTH
FOR DEMOCRACY
FOR SUPER EARTH
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
2. Helldivers 2
FOR DEMOCRACY
FOR SUPER EARTH
FOR DEMOCRACY
FOR SUPER EARTH
3. Animal Well
Dunkey apparently put his money where his mouth is, because this is simply one of the best puzzle games ever made. The pixel art is so alive with light and shadow, you forget it's pixel art. A superb addition to the Metroidbrainia genre.
Dunkey apparently put his money where his mouth is, because this is simply one of the best puzzle games ever made. The pixel art is so alive with light and shadow, you forget it's pixel art. A superb addition to the Metroidbrainia genre.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
3. Animal Well
Dunkey apparently put his money where his mouth is, because this is simply one of the best puzzle games ever made. The pixel art is so alive with light and shadow, you forget it's pixel art. A superb addition to the Metroidbrainia genre.
Dunkey apparently put his money where his mouth is, because this is simply one of the best puzzle games ever made. The pixel art is so alive with light and shadow, you forget it's pixel art. A superb addition to the Metroidbrainia genre.
4. Pentiment
Beautiful, harrowing. Unlike e.g. Golden Idol, there is no satisfaction in this mystery - and that's part of the point. The art is stunning, like an illuminated manuscript come to life. I was so transported to the time and place that for just a moment I forgot I was a godless heathen.
Beautiful, harrowing. Unlike e.g. Golden Idol, there is no satisfaction in this mystery - and that's part of the point. The art is stunning, like an illuminated manuscript come to life. I was so transported to the time and place that for just a moment I forgot I was a godless heathen.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
4. Pentiment
Beautiful, harrowing. Unlike e.g. Golden Idol, there is no satisfaction in this mystery - and that's part of the point. The art is stunning, like an illuminated manuscript come to life. I was so transported to the time and place that for just a moment I forgot I was a godless heathen.
Beautiful, harrowing. Unlike e.g. Golden Idol, there is no satisfaction in this mystery - and that's part of the point. The art is stunning, like an illuminated manuscript come to life. I was so transported to the time and place that for just a moment I forgot I was a godless heathen.
5. IMMORTALITY
Unlike anything I've ever played. Sam Barlow has outdone himself. There is nothing else I can say here other than play this game. Play IMMORTALITY.
Unlike anything I've ever played. Sam Barlow has outdone himself. There is nothing else I can say here other than play this game. Play IMMORTALITY.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
5. IMMORTALITY
Unlike anything I've ever played. Sam Barlow has outdone himself. There is nothing else I can say here other than play this game. Play IMMORTALITY.
Unlike anything I've ever played. Sam Barlow has outdone himself. There is nothing else I can say here other than play this game. Play IMMORTALITY.
6. Neon White
God DAMN, it's fun. This game takes the rush of executing a perfect speedrun and makes that the central loop. Delightfully goofy anime characters combined with a surprisingly Christian (?) story make for a hell of a vibe. Still laughing about the "what do Angels look like" gag.
God DAMN, it's fun. This game takes the rush of executing a perfect speedrun and makes that the central loop. Delightfully goofy anime characters combined with a surprisingly Christian (?) story make for a hell of a vibe. Still laughing about the "what do Angels look like" gag.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
6. Neon White
God DAMN, it's fun. This game takes the rush of executing a perfect speedrun and makes that the central loop. Delightfully goofy anime characters combined with a surprisingly Christian (?) story make for a hell of a vibe. Still laughing about the "what do Angels look like" gag.
God DAMN, it's fun. This game takes the rush of executing a perfect speedrun and makes that the central loop. Delightfully goofy anime characters combined with a surprisingly Christian (?) story make for a hell of a vibe. Still laughing about the "what do Angels look like" gag.
7. The Case of the Golden Idol
It's rare that a "murder mystery" game leaves me so satisfied, and this is the best of the genre since Return of the Obra Dinn. I love the caricaturish art that makes everything exaggerated and grotesque in a sort of charming way. Too short, if I had to pick a nit.
It's rare that a "murder mystery" game leaves me so satisfied, and this is the best of the genre since Return of the Obra Dinn. I love the caricaturish art that makes everything exaggerated and grotesque in a sort of charming way. Too short, if I had to pick a nit.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
7. The Case of the Golden Idol
It's rare that a "murder mystery" game leaves me so satisfied, and this is the best of the genre since Return of the Obra Dinn. I love the caricaturish art that makes everything exaggerated and grotesque in a sort of charming way. Too short, if I had to pick a nit.
It's rare that a "murder mystery" game leaves me so satisfied, and this is the best of the genre since Return of the Obra Dinn. I love the caricaturish art that makes everything exaggerated and grotesque in a sort of charming way. Too short, if I had to pick a nit.
8. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Gosh, this game is beautiful. I'm not even bothered by the clunky mechanics and slow start because behind those is an incredible story with characters I wish I could meet in real life. Some of my favorite art/character design all year and one ending that made me cry.
Gosh, this game is beautiful. I'm not even bothered by the clunky mechanics and slow start because behind those is an incredible story with characters I wish I could meet in real life. Some of my favorite art/character design all year and one ending that made me cry.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
8. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Gosh, this game is beautiful. I'm not even bothered by the clunky mechanics and slow start because behind those is an incredible story with characters I wish I could meet in real life. Some of my favorite art/character design all year and one ending that made me cry.
Gosh, this game is beautiful. I'm not even bothered by the clunky mechanics and slow start because behind those is an incredible story with characters I wish I could meet in real life. Some of my favorite art/character design all year and one ending that made me cry.
9. Pacific Drive
Still haven't rolled credits, only because I'm taking my sweet time to enjoy it. Love the PNW setting, the spooky atmosphere, the DIY of it all. Quirks are an all-time favorite mechanic, especially when they're mildly inconvenient - feels like a real car on a real road trip.
Still haven't rolled credits, only because I'm taking my sweet time to enjoy it. Love the PNW setting, the spooky atmosphere, the DIY of it all. Quirks are an all-time favorite mechanic, especially when they're mildly inconvenient - feels like a real car on a real road trip.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
9. Pacific Drive
Still haven't rolled credits, only because I'm taking my sweet time to enjoy it. Love the PNW setting, the spooky atmosphere, the DIY of it all. Quirks are an all-time favorite mechanic, especially when they're mildly inconvenient - feels like a real car on a real road trip.
Still haven't rolled credits, only because I'm taking my sweet time to enjoy it. Love the PNW setting, the spooky atmosphere, the DIY of it all. Quirks are an all-time favorite mechanic, especially when they're mildly inconvenient - feels like a real car on a real road trip.
Here are the 10 best games I played in 2024 (many of which did not come out in 2024):
10. Grounded
Really speaks to the 90s kid in me. I had a ton of fun playing this one with my dad, who's new-ish to survival games and died frequently to mosquitos. I adore all the tiny versions of things.
10. Grounded
Really speaks to the 90s kid in me. I had a ton of fun playing this one with my dad, who's new-ish to survival games and died frequently to mosquitos. I adore all the tiny versions of things.
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here are the 10 best games I played in 2024 (many of which did not come out in 2024):
10. Grounded
Really speaks to the 90s kid in me. I had a ton of fun playing this one with my dad, who's new-ish to survival games and died frequently to mosquitos. I adore all the tiny versions of things.
10. Grounded
Really speaks to the 90s kid in me. I had a ton of fun playing this one with my dad, who's new-ish to survival games and died frequently to mosquitos. I adore all the tiny versions of things.
My partner and I occasionally enjoy some alphabet nuggets, and whenever we do we play a game - who can make the longest word from the random letters we've grabbed from the box?
I think I just set a new record 😄
I think I just set a new record 😄
December 31, 2024 at 7:44 PM
My partner and I occasionally enjoy some alphabet nuggets, and whenever we do we play a game - who can make the longest word from the random letters we've grabbed from the box?
I think I just set a new record 😄
I think I just set a new record 😄
Maybe it's recency bias, but I can think of only one answer to this:
December 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Maybe it's recency bias, but I can think of only one answer to this:
"He died doing what he loved: creating value for the shareholders."
December 5, 2024 at 1:32 AM
"He died doing what he loved: creating value for the shareholders."