An actual audit of police overtime, pursued by an honest agency, would end with a staggering number of people in jail

This is obviously bad and evil but it also creates a fantastic excuse for prosecuting literally everyone at DHS en masse

It does deeply tickle me that neoliberalism believes all of politics is keyfabe and you can't truly hold a conviction.

ICYMI: I spoke to writer-director Abel Ferrara about his new memoir, about films like BAD LIEUTENANT, DANGEROUS GAME, and PASOLINI, and searching for redemption in the end times. The @bwdr.bsky.social paywall is now down for this interview, so have at it:

basically every 2024 truism is dead. Trump did not build a lasting multiracial coalition or turn young men into committed Republicans. You don’t need to cave on trans rights to win. The pundits have nothing left to tell you.

barely a metaphor lmao

Stunning story by @jesspish.bsky.social: He became the most famous sheriff in the U.S. after his hunt for his wife's "real killers" inspired a $60 million 1973 blockbuster ($430 million in today dollars). It was all a lie and his hometown can't deal. slate.com/news-and-pol...

"What did you know about me, Bullock, first we met? No concern for my feelings, huh?" "That you were a killer." "Certain facts show in the mug."

Let’s rock

The problem is not press unable to identify themselves properly. The problem is LAPD shooting us with kinetic munitions and interfering with our work. Ysabel Jurado and Eunisses Hernandez would have us meet LAPD on LAPD’s terms when LAPD is the one breaking the law and shooting people.

I don’t know if I’m late on this, but Giuliani posted it this morning to his official FB page, and it’s so funny I had to recline on a dirty motel bed and undo my pants.

Incredible stuff

Out now via @vinsyn.bsky.social— This is @cine-matographe.bsky.social new film journal. I wrote about the many film adaptations of noir-pulp god Jim Thompson. Issue also features Sean Baker on his favorite sexploitation films of the 60s, a Schrader interview, and more. Less than 100 copies left:

Unsurprisingly great interview from Travis and Ferrara - But was not expecting sudden, shattering wisdom in the opening pre-interview chat.

NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland. In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.

OUR TOP STORY TONIGHT: DICK CHENEY IS STILL DEAD

i don’t like him, but, man, turning down $10M in favor of haterdom is an all-time, world-class, heavyweight champion hater move

Charleton Heston is not my least favorite actor (Jeff Daniels) but if it wasn’t for TOUCH OF EVIL (in which he is terrible) I’d be happy to never watch him again

this is an obvious overcorrection that misleads the polling data and will lead to disaster in the Heartland. the results of tonight show that the Democrats should moderate: adopting two or at most three of the five pillars of Islam

Full disclosure @jordanharper.bsky.social is a friend... So maybe im a little biased But I don't think I am when I say he is one of the absolute finest writers of modern day existential malaise and modern neon noir to ever put pen to paper. If EVERYBODY KNOWS was Chinatown having a child with

Capitalism is now illegal

A sun-drenched palm tree salute to A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE, the incredible, potent, startling new crime novel by the great prose stylist @jordanharper.bsky.social, who's quickly & quietly become 1 of the strongest American writers working today. Order this April '26 release from an indie bookshop asap

on the topic of dick cheney, one thing i’ve always said is that you shouldn’t kill a million people

I interviewed filmmaker Abel Ferrara about his incredible new memoir, SCENE. Along the way, we talked about his films, his life, his addictions, and his thoughts on redemption (and the LA Dodgers). For @bwdr.bsky.social: www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2025/11/03/a...

vote blue no matter who for thee but not for me, i guess

if you have loved zohran’s campaign videos and/or are interested in the intersections of film and politics, this is a great piece featuring my pal @boringstein.bsky.social. donald is responsible for a lot of the funniest, sweetest moments, and their camera truly loves the city

You could certainly order it from the great bookstore THE POISONED PEN, or your own favorite indie bookstore.

Michael Rapaport later this evening

All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:

Just watched the first 8 minutes of the pilot of ALL'S FAIR just after finishing a reread of BLOOD MERIDIAN, and now have such a full vision of America that my skull dents outward in several spots.

"I could smell the onions and mustard"

The officer Sandwich Guy is charged with assaulting testifies that he could feel the impact of the sandwich through his ballistic vest, and it “exploded all over my uniform.” He says he could “smell the onions and the mustard.”

RIP to a real one.

"Protective mother" is cracking me up. But RIP to a great one.

Forty people have died in forty weeks in LA county jails. Send a letter with Justice LA and demand that the board of supervisors take action. actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE...

Been thinking about Joyce

Bless @vinsyn.bsky.social for their new 4K release of the best James Gunn movie

Separated at birth

Love this.

This is my point again that the electorate has no idea of what's actually going on. Not in some ideological way, so you can argue whether it's good or not, just in a fact way.

Philip K. Dick gets it right again. Let's hear it for the vague blurs!

I'm glad I know the world series is on because i just heard my neighbors scream

You should watch this with the sound on to hear how matter-of-fact dystopian the Illinois State Police "warning" is. Again, not ICE. Pritzker's state police. Who we're told are not assisting ICE.