Vandir Rein
vandirrein.bsky.social
Vandir Rein
@vandirrein.bsky.social
AKA: Cam, Val, and sometimes still Optimus.

It's either Movies, Video Games, or dumb jokes here. Check out my Bad takes over on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/14qFx

He/Him
Halifax, NS
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Got 6 mins?

Watch me try to thank 29 countries in a row, and learn a bit more about what it took to update TITANKIN to 2.0!

#indiedev #indiegame #devdiary #TITANKIN #thanks
Let's Talk TITANKIN Prologue 2.0
YouTube video by FerfWorks
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September 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's the long day of the film festival today, with 5 films back to back! I've already seen 4 films and it's been a great couple days!

Here's my list for the week, I'll be throwing some thoughts when I can.

AIFF 2025 - Potential Pictures
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AIFF 2025 - Potential Pictures
A list of 17 films compiled on Letterboxd, including For Worse (2025), Dreams (Sex Love) (2024), The Mastermind (2025), Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025) and Videoheaven (2025).
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September 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I got my tickets for the week after when it plays as part of the Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF)!

#aiff #aiff2025 #halifax #filmfestival
New look at Letterboxd member Chandler Levack’s sophomore feature Mile End Kicks starring Barbie Ferreira and Devon Bostick 🥹🍊

The film will have its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
August 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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(Event) Update - GEEKORIUM Cosplay CONTEST ALERT! We will be giving daily awards in our mini cosplay competition ! Be there each day at 3pm to join in! ALL AGES ALL SKILL LEVELS!

** Release

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August 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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We're excited and proud to announce that Digital Foundry is now fully independent, having parted ways amicably with IGN. In this DF Direct Special, we share our thoughts and aspirations for the future of the channel: youtu.be/tl7bIJ2yu4I
August 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thanks @jordanmiddler.bsky.social for the free month of @videogameschronicle.com during SGF2025!

Now that it's come to end, I've converted it to a proper subscription.

Sometimes all you need is that first hit to get you going!
July 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Some people asked if I could upload my speech from today's rally. I deviated from my notes a bit, but this is roughly what I said. (1/2) #BikeHfx
June 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🍿 SPECIAL: The new screening series Film Parade presents Coppola's mafia classic THE GODFATHER, starring Al Pacino + Marlon Brando, Wed June 25 at Cineplex Lower Sackville. GODFATHER-inspired dress is encouraged!

Early bird 🎟️🎟️ on sale until June 11! www.eventbrite.com/e/film-parad...
June 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Let's fucking gooooo!

Smash / Mario Kart for sure going to be played while in line!
May 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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🍿 SPECIAL: Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) is in trouble in Alfred Hitchcock's legendary 1960 horror film PSYCHO, presented by Terror Vision, Wed, May 28 @ Cineplex Lower Sackville.

🎟️🎟️: www.eventbrite.com/e/terror-vis...
May 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
May 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Sure glad I got my Switch2 pre-ordered, because I don't expect to see the Switch2 holiday bundle remaining at the same price point.
May 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Got my Switch2 Pre-order at the local GameStop this morning!

Now I can enjoy my time at the Toronto Switch2 experience tomorrow stress free!
April 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Your world will get bigger and brighter. THE LIFE OF CHUCK. From the hearts and souls of Mike Flanagan and Stephen King. In Select Cities 6.6, Everywhere 6.13 #ThanksChuck #HowDoYouDescribeTheIndescribable?
April 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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🍿 SPECIAL: Horror screening series Terror Vision presents Sam Rami's legendary THE EVIL DEAD, starring Bruce Campbell as a college student contending with a big demon problem.

Remastered in 4K, it unleashes Wed, Apr 23 @ Cineplex Lower Sackville: www.eventbrite.com/e/terror-vis...
April 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
When Jason praises a puzzle game, I buy said puzzle game.

Roottrees was such a delight to experience, and it only took a single post from Jason to get me to check it out.

He's been posting about this game, "Blue Prince" for weeks...

So I guess I know what I'm doing thursday!
For the last month I have done very little but think about, talk about, and play Blue Prince. It's sort of like a cross between Slay the Spire and Outer Wilds — you progress by gaining knowledge — but it's also much more than that.

It is one of the most incredible games I have played in my life.
April 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Booo @timgettys.bsky.social for backing away from Stars in the Bank.

At least @gameovergreggy.bsky.social was ready to go this morning, so had to throw my support for this last week of hilarious content on the farewell tour.

NOW SWITCH 2 TIME LETS GO
April 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Why did I assume this wasn't real when I read it earlier today?

It's @dbrand.bsky.social
I should have known better.
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · Apr 1
Getting heated online? Touch grass. And now, with Dbrand's April Fool's Day skins—yes, these are actually real—you can sort of do that without ever logging off? Thoughts?

@julianchokkattu.bsky.social has more:
April 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Shame we're still so far away from finding out the truth.

#whattownwasit
On this day, an enduring mystery
April 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Guess I got a new game to lose myself to next month.

Keep the recs coming @jasonschreier.bsky.social, I grabbed "Roottrees" at launch solely off your praise and lost 20 hours and have been gushing about it since.
Every once in a while, I'll be checking out some new game and realize: *holy shit this one of the best games I've ever played in my life*. You know the feeling? It's happened to me in 2017 with Breath of the Wild, in 2022 with Elden Ring, and right now with a game that will be out in two weeks
March 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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I had the privilege of talking to @apnews.com about WIRED's Elon Musk and politics coverage.

Most important thing: We're not slowing down, we're not stopping, and we're going to cover this story, relentlessly, for as long as we need to.

apnews.com/article/elon...
Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team
The tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over.
apnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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#Halifax Gov: "Social media is constantly evolving, and the municipality is looking to better understand where residents are most active. Complete a short survey to help ensure we're sharing municipal info in the most effective way."

Survey closes Mar. 10 at 11:59 pm:

LINK - halifax.ca/surveys
February 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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did the doctor from arrested development write this
Pope Francis passed another peaceful night in hospital, "got up and had breakfast in his armchair", the Vatican said Thursday, the day after reporting a slight improvement in his condition.
https://u.afp.com/SotH
February 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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The Letterboxd 2025 Oscar® Ballot is now available to download. 🏆

PDF: boxd.it/8Qu
PNG: boxd.it/8QE
JPG: boxd.it/8QO

#Oscars #Oscars2025
February 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I should start working on that 2024 backlog 😅

the 3/10 I have watched were all incredible, so I imagine this will be an interesting watch to see what comes out on top.
#oscars
The #Oscars nominees for Best Picture are…

Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
I’m Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked
January 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM