kind of darkly funny that "gender studies" is the stereotypical "useless degree" because gender studies will help you understand a large and important chunk of the current psychosis in american life

This is such a devastating move. I'm so deflated from the past week that I can't form an opinion on their decision. It feels at once cowardly and brave, but that's a gut reaction. Mostly I'm angry. And heartbroken. apnews.com/article/publ...

The comments section was a mistake.

Chilly night in Chicago, but protesters have shown up to confront Trump’s illegal war.

if you're reading the news today and thinking "what the fuck?!" this is a great book about the way america tends to do exactly what it's doing and has for many years

Bro, that’s called looting.

Your honor I am but a humble dumb slut but I do question whether the war crimes are good

What JD Vance really means by this is that Maduro is bound by US laws but Trump is not.

Anti-war march in NYC, organized overnight. Happening right now, 8th Ave. People care.

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

Trump’s administration has decided the rules no longer apply - U.S. or international law. Justice does not come from force. It comes from accountability under international law. Maduro’s repression does not justify these actions and Canada must not tolerate any violations of international law.

This is a dangerous and irresponsible response. Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong. Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone

Trans National Security Agency employee sues Trump administration for ‘denying her existence’ www.thepinknews.com/... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

I was inspired last night, so I wrote up a diary post about the John Wilson exhibition at the MET and the death of Brigitte Bardot.

a great piece from Robert

USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked

Knives out: the upper middle class are squabbling vicious children who do not deserve their inheritance Glass onion: the new elite are the stupidest murderous cunts alive and deserve your scorn Wake up dead man: those preaching anger as salvation are leading you to death, hope and kindness matter

Let's go! 🤘 Vulture Cinematrix No. 642: Dec 28, 2025 I got 9/9 Correct Score: 2601 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: vulture.com/vulturecinem...

Doing my annual viny fundraiser for those unhoused and hungry in the KC area. Rare/well-loved items up for sale through the Discogs website, and every dollar goes directly to area organizations. Looking for something for yourself/friend in the soundtrack/rock world? www.discogs.com/seller/riots...

"Surely, we have emergency brakes to stop these kinds of things. Someone will intervene. I would look into who that is supposed to be exactly, but this glockenspiel isn’t going to tune itself." #McSweeneysTop25of2025

Born on this day in 1958, Happy Birthday, Barbara Crampton! 🎉

I forgot about Cinematrix. I didn't do half bad! Vulture Cinematrix No. 641: Dec 27, 2025 I got 8/9 Correct Score: 2210 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩⬜ Play at: vulture.com/vulturecinem...

Welcome to SURREAL WEEK, where calories don't count, drinking is governed by airport rules, no one cares how you're dressed, and marathoning old movies is the norm. You have until January 5th when doing absolutely fucking nothing becomes embarrassing again. Do nothing with it wisely.

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1. n.pr/4scrT9d

Decided to upload the entire 60 Minutes segment in today's newsletter. Let's see how long it lasts. www.readtpa.com/p/watch-the-...

I love a new meme format

Incredibly sad to hear about James Ransone, an extremely talented actor who made every film and TV series more beautiful, from THE WIRE to SINISTER and beyond.

Sometimes you work with cast or crew just once. Other times you make 5 movies with the same person. So instead of saying goodbye, on the last day of shooting, many of us say “See you on the next one.” Today, I don’t want to say goodbye, so let me just say, PJ, my friend, see you on the next one.

They’re actually redacting Trump’s name AFTER the release.

Once when we wanted to show the ineffectual dithering of The Good Place Committee, we had one of them say, "There are rules, procedures. This is The Good Place -- we can't just *do stuff.*" We almost didn't include it, because we thought it was a little on the nose.

Toronto's Official Plan strikes again!

ICE whistles work.

Makes me proud every time! Did you know we’re shipping whistles anywhere in the US? Email whistlerequests [at] proton [dot] me for your free 3D printed whistles. We’ve sent over 30,000 so far in December!

It's almost like you shouldn't enter into a verbal contract with or trust people who lie about everything, all the time. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...

Every time I think "I'm not going to cry" at the end of Return of the King I'm proven wrong. Making art with other people is a magical experience when it works. This trilogy is a testament to that by virtue of its production.

KIM: Have you had a convo w/POTUS about using the FCC to go after critics? CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies? C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals K: The easy answer is 'no'

This is an important moment, and we need to explain to the public why it's important. An agency with the power to decide who gets to broadcast is supposed to be independent from the president so it won't abuse that power. If it's not, then we are letting the president seize the power to censor.

Canadian travel to the US is down 40% in the last year, which tracks. But Canadians are still traveling. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...

It has come to my attention that some of you may know a few frustrated, overworked, stressed out creative sweeties who are too hard on themselves and who deserve a little treat this holiday season. SaraBenincasa.com/Books

Informative and funny, a thread to brighten your day.

A thread of how to say “nobody asked you” from around the world, starting with this one… A Lithuanian way of telling someone to mind their own business is ne tavo kiaulės, ne tavo pupos. It means “not your pigs, not your beans.”

Year-end tributes tend to honor the famous. I'm thinking of A'millah Currie, 2, and Darnell Currie Jr., 9. In February, their mom sought help from Detroit's homeless response system. No one called back. Shelter beds were available. The kids died of carbon monoxide in the van they were living in.

My last international horror round-up of 2025 for @fangoria.bsky.social is live! I've been doing these for three years now and it has helped me discover so many interesting international titles that might otherwise have slipped under my radar. Check it out if you wanna do the same! ✈️🌏

“Oh you mean THIS gate key.” “I’m just as God made me, sir.” “I had some more fried food for lunch.” Even the throwaway lines by day players in Rob Reiner movies landed. He delighted in everything.

when harry met sally is one of the best movies ever made and this monologue shaped the way i think about love and relationships and i am PROUD TO ADMIT THAT

How did the murder of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner become about him?

For better or worse, public figures are judged when they die — their character, contributions, beliefs. It's undeniable that millions have mourned Rob Reiner's tragic death, celebrating his talent and contributions. I suspect when a certain public figure kicks the bucket, sentiments wont be the same

People keep sharing Rob Reiner’s incredible run of movies. Back in 2014 we pitched him the idea of just going through them all, trying to find a through line, and he was all for it. Anyway if interested here’s Rob Reiner on all his movies up through then screencrush.com/rob-reiner-c...

Wrote a celebration of Rob Reiner's features through tears this morning. I talked about how his movies taught a generation of film lovers how to feel while reminding us why life is worth living. It's free over at The Film Maven. thefilmmaven.com/rob-reiner-t...

Did a podcast with Kristen and @msemilyedwards.bsky.social on SPINAL TAP earlier this year. It’s basically just us quoting lines. And it was joyous.