The Toxic Avenger (2023)

Damn fine #Caturday. Solid work, everyone.

Roddy McDowall, looking really rather cool given the circumstances, as Cornelius on set in California for 1968’s “Planet Of The Apes”.

[sees that Caturday and fascism are both trending] [clicks on Caturday]

thanksgiving reminder: after your turkey comes out of the oven it is important to let it rest inside a wall or floor for 1 to 2 hours

Tiers.

I am reliably informed that my book has made an excellent gift for a large number of dads and dad types (non-gendered), if you need a gift for a dad or dad type in your life!!

this might be the saddest story I've ever written, about a seal that I will be thinking about for a long, long time. defector.com/why-wont-nor...

Me, after spending years attempting some wildly ineffective approach to life that has in no way even vaguely approached being successful: Really close on this one.

Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/

Borderline goodbyecody.com/2025/11/17/b...

The key to making a bad lasagna is being a big dumb jerk: defector.com/the-key-to-m...

Wes Craven’s iconic A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET was released on this day in 1984 #horror #filmsky

a big runoff last night, in New Orleans: Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet. So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.

True comedy is watching Dave Portnay trying to use a hammer

The Master Returns: Ghost Prisoner (2024 Zhang Dicai) Zhang directs/stars as a Taoist priest in this Mr Vampire esque throwback. A bit slow to begin, but full of cool, Ching Siu-tung esque wire-fu battles in the back half. At 76 minutes, it doesn't waste your time either. Good fun!

Hi! I wrote a thing about swimming and trans athletes and [*checks notes*] Santana for @defector.com, would mean a lot if you give it a read

Watching the entire American right preparing their pivot to “sex trafficking is actually fine” like a golfer lining up a putt.

Flying Squirrel Loves It Every Time

I’m at the annual paleontology conference. Here’s how people today have described their work: “I basically study swamp monsters” “I’m a dinosaur orthodontist” “Dead bird bird watcher” #2025SVP

AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"

for the first time in many years I think it's worth going out of your way to watch some San Jose Sharks games. defector.com/the-sharks-s...

Wrote about Muppets from Space, because the heart craves laughter. goodbyecody.com/2022/01/24/m...

Yes, and: There are lots of reporting jobs at startup nonprofit local news organizations doing really important work outside of corporate ownership, for any journalists willing to consider living outside of the nation's three largest cities!