Anti-censorship protest near Disneyland tonight! Image from IG: @ 50501oc

Doctor I trust more than RFK Jr.

Here’s a Friday Five Fine Films (from Twi/X) w/ film writer @priscillapage.bsky.social picking her Top5 #JackieChan jams. Love movies? Cars? Movies w/ cars? Not reading her writing? You’re missing out. Also great to support her work on @Patreon (I do)…for The Cinema. www.patreon.com/priscillapage

We took the paywall down on this one. defector.com/how-the-fuck...

What a singular NCBD! Between comics writer @kellysue.bsky.social with #FML #6 (one of my fave comics running right now) & life-partner writer #MattFraction (aka #BattFraction) with a #BATMAN #1 (only the fourth in history) we get the comiclicious doublegoodness + the full DeFraction experience.

DEEP SEA graphic novel #Kickstarter backed! Many digital & print options, but couldn’t resist physical w/ cover art by #AmandaConner. Comic is already *fully*funded* so it’s happening, people! @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social & Co always exceed expectations. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cre...

Actor/Writer/Producer Graham Greene (DANCES WITH WOLVES, THE GREEN MILE) departs this world leaving behind a brilliant body of heartfelt work. Dig him in #MarionDayre ECHO & @clmazin.bsky.social @druckmann.bsky.social THE LAST OF US. Condolences to all who treasure him & his work. Rest In Power.

People are melting down at a Tribune article about CHSD 230 considering adding Arabic to its language learning electives. I wasted time in the comments, which I normally avoid doing since it's useless and awful, but it led to possibly the funniest thing anybody's ever said to me about France.

tune in for my Ye Olde Timey stylings/ramblings with the shockingly cool and amazingly talented Alicia Gaines! and be sure pick up Animal Hospital the newest album from @ganserband.bsky.social!

Hit #Kickstarter & backed ENSHITTIFICATION: WHY EVERYTHING SUDDENLY GOT WORSE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT by #CoryDoctorow from #MCDxFSG. www.kickstarter.com/projects/doc... Cory keeps us in the know on technoskulduggery from predatory companies…this may prove to be his best nonfiction work yet.

TERMINATOR is a great story, but I’m not sure any fiction…save perhaps the @crobertcargill.bsky.social SEA OF RUST series…managed to envision how diabolical and efficient AI could be in the pursuit of destruction of human life.

Without downloading any new images, where are you mentally? 🎨 @urbanbarbarian.bsky.social

Screenwriter @jeffreyhoward33.bsky.social (OCULUS, upcoming WYTCHES) is a great writer and an excellent instructor. I say this having personally studied lessons from him and as a former instructor myself (in other fields). Breaks down complex concepts in an engaging way. *Highly* recommend.

The origin of Absolute Bane REVEALED! Pick up ABSOLUTE BATMAN #11 in stores TODAY from me and guest artist @claymann.bsky.social for one of our most brutal issues yet! Covers by @nickdragotta.bsky.social, @leegarbett.bsky.social, @theburnham.bsky.social, The Mann Boyz & Chris Mooneyham

Sophie, a hilarious public health policy analyst who summited Mount Kilimanjaro, took her own life. Condolences. That she’d been confiding in a “ChatGPT AI therapist called Harry” is troubling. (Subscription required) www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/o... cc @crobertcargill.bsky.social

Our fam are down for a @realgdt.bsky.social FRANKENSTEIN film in theaters in any instance, but especially after the amazing performance #OscarIsaac turned in for @jeremyslater.bsky.social #MDiab @justinhbenson.bsky.social @aaronmoorhead.bsky.social MOON KNIGHT, can’t wait to see him own this role.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to comics writer/artist @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social!! Jimmy’s upcoming MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE PUNISHER w/ artist @urbanbarbarian is one of my most anticipated titles. Great @wordballoon.bsky.social interview w/ Jimmy & his wife, artist #AmandaConner… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Okay, good on everyone involved.

This @david-mack.bsky.social art hits the bullseye on my heart. Feel like this single image manages to depict him at his most active and contemplative in context of his heritage…no mean feat for a single work. Grateful that the ULTIMATES Hawkeye is getting his own story, definitely a must buy.

Awesome @alamodrafthouse.bsky.social DESCENDENT screening +Q&A w/ first time writer/director #PeterCilella. Pete is co-star of RESOLUTION from filmmaking dynamic duo @justinhbenson.bsky.social & @aaronmoorhead.bsky.social, who produced on this captivating debut. Brilliant film, *highly* recommended.

Preordered SCRIPTNOTES THE BOOK, curated from the iconic podcast from screenwriters @johnaugust.bsky.social (ALADDIN live action, upcoming TOTO) & @clmazin.bsky.social (THE LAST OF US) and their many guests including @damonlindelof.bsky.social @rianjohnson.bsky.social &more! scriptnotesbook.com

YOU WANT TO KNOW ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA You get to interact with humans you'd likely not have contact with IRL/meatspace because our worlds in meatspaces are limited by time/money/distance/access. DO YOU PEOPLE KNOW HOW FUCKING COOL IT IS HOW MANY SCIENTISTS ARE ON HERE

Watching Kiss of the Damned (2012) where a screenwriter sent to a remote location to finish a script meets a vampire and lets her turn him which goes to show screenwriters will do anything to avoid actually having to write.

ABSOLUTE BATMAN VOL. 1: THE ZOO Legit one of the great Batman runs of the 86 years of the character. Brand new reimagining as fiercely fresh as it is fundamentally faithful to Bruce and his friends…and foes. Been on board since jump, HIGHLY recommended. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/796797...

Turns out it’s all really just one dude and he meant to type “*Dale* loneliness epidemic”…

Q::What's the strongest reaction you've seen an audience member have to a scene in a cinema? Dude rolls up to SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT with two lil’ kids, Stan & Wendy sized. Soon as they start singing “Uncle Fucka” he picks ‘em up, one under each arm, storms out of the theater. Epic.

Congratulations to @tulalotayart.bsky.social on scoring the 2025 Best Cover Artist Eisner Award! Dig her BARNSTORMERS w/ @ssnyder1835.bsky.social & SOMNA w/ @beckycloonan.bsky.social, no question she’s had an *incredible* year of next-level cover art work.

Immense kudos to @kellythompson.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social & Co on their 2025 Best New Series Eisner Award for the work on… ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN …one of the most spellbinding tales I’ve ever had the joy to read. Thrilled with the way readers have responded, happy to see it recognized.

Exciting @neonichiban.bsky.social panel today at @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social! Comics guys @chipmosher.bsky.social & @stonemtn.bsky.social (ComiXology, DSTLRY) are launching a digital comics reading, trading, & remarque experience like no other, with publishers Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, & more.

New launch @neonichiban.bsky.social is the exciting alternative to Amazon for digital comics. From @chipmosher.bsky.social & @stonemtn.bsky.social, the clever comics cats behind @dstlry.bsky.social. Joined the waitlist… neonichiban.com/waitlist …hope to catch ‘em at @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social.

Visionary

Paramount settled Trump's frivolous lawsuit against 60 Minutes. Stephen Colbert rightfully spoke out about it. Now he's getting fired. Reminder that Paramount needs approval from the FCC to be acquired by Skydance — a media company founded by the son of billionaire Trump-backer Larry Ellison.

The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards return to honor the best horror movies of the year! Find the full list of nominees right here. Voting is NOW OPEN!

Jumped on @shudder.com when @crobertcargill.bsky.social first turned me on to ‘em, been on board ever since. It’s a Friday treat to rock fun horror flicks with @therealjoebob123.bsky.social & @themutantfam.bsky.social, including Joe’s own SUITABLE FLESH, one of my all-time faves. Happy 10th SHUDDER!

Bass: I just signed an executive directive that puts all city departments and leadership on notice to protect Angelenos—essentially from the federal government. We’re also filing a FOIA request because we want to know: Who are these masked men, and why are they masked in the first place?

Your characters exist. They WANT you to tell their story. Seek them out. They are your allies. #writing #screenwriting #scriptsky

Writer @crobertcargill.bsky.social of screen (DOCTOR STRANGE, BLACK PHONE films) and page (SEA OF RUST, upcoming ALL THE ASH WE LEAVE BEHIND) has a whole writing podcast full of sage wisdom and invigorating inspiration, starting here. writealongpodcast.com/2018/11/01/e...

Frank McCourt wrote his first novel at the age of 65 after 30 years of teaching high school. He won numerous prestigious awards, saw his book adapted into an award winning film, and spent the last 12 years of his life as a celebrated author. There is no expiration date on writers but death iteself

Just because you're a wannabe doesn't mean you'll Neverbe. All of your favorite artists started out as wannabes. They saw and heard art, got inspired, and said "I want to do that!" Just like you. So go make some fucking art and stop being so hard on yourself.

Guys. GUYS!!! I’m in an X-Men comic! I am in a fucking X-Men comic! Uncanny X-Men 17. I exist in the 616! Massive amounts of love to @gailsimone.bsky.social for making a lifelong childhood dream come true by putting me in the Marvel universe. And right next to Blade no less! Fucking. Rad.

From AI legal software making contradictory contract tweaks to an AI registering a TM in its own name to rewriting the legal framework of Estonia, AI systems are displaying an agency to give pause to we mere mortals. @ceperez.bsky.social » medium.com/intuitionmac... cc @crobertcargill.bsky.social

Thelonious Monk by Denys Cowan. #comics #art #music

TODAY! COMIC WRITING 1Ø1 class w/ @ssnyder1835.bsky.social “Constructing Story Arcs” •We7/2@6:30pmPDT//9:30pmEDT• including a look at @danslott.bsky.social & Co SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #1 Attend live at no charge *or* join up for $7/mo to access classes + the archive!! bestjackettpress.substack.com

Condolences to all on the loss of comics writer/editor/publisher Jim Shooter. Growing up I remember reading his BULLPEN BULLETINS in Marvel comics, feeling like I was getting a real peek behind the curtain where the Marvel magic was made. Sympathies to all who care about him and his work.

Can’t wait for THE RUNNING MAN in theaters. After the great job @mikeflanaganfilm.com & Co did adapting @stephenking.bsky.social on THE LIFE OF CHUCK, our game show host president present is the perfect era for an @edgarwright.bsky.social take on King’s “Richard Bachman” tale. youtu.be/KD18ddeFuyM

How I would dress if money wasn't an issue…

Comics writer @ssnyder1835.bsky.social (ABSOLUTE BATMAN, upcoming WYTCHES Amazon animated series) presenting a *free* COMIC WRITING 1Ø1 class! • We7/2@6:30pmPDT//9:30pmEDT • Attend live at no charge *or* join up for $7/mo to access future sessions + the archive!! bestjackettpress.substack.com

Some fucking guy: Hey what does this do. Scientist: Solves a problem. Some fucking guy: Hmm. No it doesn’t.

Do not ever do this under any circumstances. You will be held to the actual contract, not the AI summary, and the AI summary has no way of knowing which terms you might personally care about or have questions about. Dooooo notttttt dooooo thissssss.