This is good, and points to an ongoing problem that happens when fan affection curdles into a parasocial identity. It is just more noticeable in a show where the realism is the point, rather than some superhero bullshit.

Current mental state: I have 3 different spaceship white noise/ambience YouTube videos playing at once

Here's how JAY KELLY can still snag a few Oscar nominations:

Had lots of fun with SEND HELP, Sam Raimi's wacky horror-comedy that lets Rachel McAdams go big in all the right ways. Here's my review. www.slashfilm.com/2085042/send...

this and a drunk cig

That moment of unavoidable embarrassment when my girlfriend sees I've bought a new movie, asks "Don't you already own that?" and I have to reply "That was a Blu-ray, this is 4K, better quality!" while immediately realizing how dorky that sounds

Do you *have* to dance down that hallway on the Jennifer Hudson Show? What if you're just not feeling it that day?

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE completely eased any fears I had about the not-so-great ending of 28 YEARS LATER. Loved this one in all its gory glory. Here's my review! www.slashfilm.com/2074962/28-y...

The marketing for THE BONE TEMPLE is getting out of hand

I thought I was pretty numb to the constant horrors at this point, but I gotta admit that the amount of people rushing to say "It's GOOD that the President's secret police force murdered an unarmed woman in cold blood, actually" is really starting to get to me

At a time when proud ignorance and unapologetic cruelty reign supreme, THE PITT's mix of competency and empathy feels almost radical. Here's my review of THE PITT season 2 (my first review of 2026!) www.slashfilm.com/2066057/the-...

@cevangelista413.bsky.social, @ethananderton.bsky.social, and I have been having a lot of fun with this, and we'd love for you to join us at patreon.com/popcultured for an ad-free experience. (Three episodes are already up for patrons!)

Infuriating that they didn't drop this to coincide with the limited theatrical release date (12/25). I want it *now*

Wanna feel more productive? Here's a little tip: do something, then write it on your to-do list AFTER it's done so you can then immediately cross it off the list. You will feel like a god.

My top 20 movies of 2025: ONE BATTLE MARTY SUPREME TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE FRANKENSTEIN SINNERS THE SHROUDS BLACK BAG SORRY, BABY TRAIN DREAMS PREDATORS WEAPONS EEPHUS IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT SIRAT SENTIMENTAL VALUE THE LONG WALK BLUE MOON DANGEROUS ANIMALS 28 YEARS LATER EDDINGTON

And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die…his feet are light and nimble. He never sleeps. He says that he will never die. He dances in light and in shadow and he is a great favorite. He never sleeps, Tiny Tim. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die.

THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE is a miracle of a movie. I’ve seen it twice already and can’t wait to watch it again. Give Amanda Seyfried all the awards. Here’s my review: slashfilm.com/2054795/the-te…

Girlfriend was in a terrible car accident — some piece of shit in a high speed chase crashed head-on into her. She is thankfully ok, but her dog was in the car, and the dog was killed. And I'm so sad, and angry, overwhelmed with the type of emotion that feels like it will consume everything

Feel like I'm close to crashing out over the state of everything so I must try to remember the wise words of Sensei Sergio

I've been making an idiot out of myself!

Laugh out loud

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Do you like THE SIMPSONS? Do you like the sound of my voice? Have I got a show for you! @benpears.bsky.social, @ethananderton.bsky.social and I have teamed up to launch a new SIMPSONS rewatch podcast. Join us as we honor America's favorite non-prehistoric family. www.patreon.com/collection/1...

MARTY SUPREME is incredible, one of my favorite movies of the year that I want to rewatch multiple times. Here's my review! www.slashfilm.com/2039927/mart...

I reviewed STRANGER THINGS season 5. Some spoiler-free thoughts on the final season here! www.slashfilm.com/2036279/stra...

I was mightily impressed with Jessie Buckley's raw performance in HAMNET, but the film didn't quite hit me as hard as I expected...until the grand finale changed everything. Here's my review. www.slashfilm.com/2034805/hamn...

I was mightily impressed with Jessie Buckley's raw performance in HAMNET, but the film didn't quite hit me as hard as I expected...until the grand finale changed everything. Here's my review. www.slashfilm.com/2034805/hamn...

"I'm sorry I'm not as smart as you, Kirk. We didn't all go to Gudger College."

WAKE UP DEAD MAN is probably the most "serious" entry in Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT trilogy, but it's still a lot of fun. Here's my review. www.slashfilm.com/2032606/wake...

The new Criterion 4K restoration of EYES WIDE SHUT looks a bit different than what hit theaters back in 1999. I talked with cinematographer Larry Smith about the changes. www.slashfilm.com/2031916/stan...

I spoke with cinematographer Larry Smith about Stanley Kubrick’s final masterpiece, EYES WIDE SHUT. Happy holidays! www.slashfilm.com/2031286/stan...

That time of year

TRAIN DREAMS is breathtaking; one of the best movies of the year. Really hope it doesn't get lost in the digital noise of Netflix. Here's my review. www.slashfilm.com/2030913/trai...

TRAIN DREAMS is breathtaking; one of the best movies of the year. Really hope it doesn't get lost in the digital noise of Netflix. Here's my review. www.slashfilm.com/2030913/trai...

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE. No flying cars, no miracle cures, no world peace, no financial stability. Just AI slop, debt you can never escape, online gambling apps, rude assholes, and politicians who fucking HATE you. EVERYTHING STINKS.

Just spoke with cinematographer Larry Smith about working with Kubrick, lighting EYES WIDE SHUT, and the new Criterion restoration. Interview coming soon!

Starting the holiday season a little early

We need more movies where people have to perform gooey autopsies on some sort of monster/alien creature to figure out how it works

Nic Cage isn’t the stepdad, he’s the dad that stepped up in THE CARPENTER’S SON, a horror movie about Jesus (!). I dug it. www.slashfilm.com/2023733/the-...

Sorry to say that THE RUNNING MAN is a bust. I'm a fan of a lot of Edgar Wright's work and think he's a skilled action filmmaker, but this one never finds its footing. Here's my review. www.slashfilm.com/2023415/the-...

Now I'm no political expert but it seems like a bad thing that we have a two-party system and one party is comically evil and proud of it and the other is pathetically weak and useless

Jennifer Lawrence is incredible in DIE MY LOVE. Here's my review! www.slashfilm.com/2019164/die-...

Yep, PLURIBUS rules. Here’s my review! www.slashfilm.com/2018254/plur...

Going outside after 4 PM in November

When it's Halloween but you still have to work

"John Carpenter is allowed to dislike a movie."