Labor advocates took to the halls of the State House today to lobby for a number of initiatives, including one that would add mental health workers at state psychiatric facilities to the same the same retirement plan as firefighters, law enforcement and corrections officers:

About to go see a three-and-a-half hour movie about Boston City Hall or something. I’ll let you know how it goes. #TheBrutalist

Obsessed with @heartsofpine.bsky.social

Much of the "is AI art?" questions are really "is AI communication?" but in disguise. AI can make art because a urinal factory can make art. If AI makes art, it's through designation, not intent. AI is a one-sided simulation of communication processed exclusively by the viewer. There's no exchange.

Here at Franklin Hall with @dcarmoury.bsky.social. COYG!

It has snowed in DC (lightly, but definitely snow) before it snowed in Maine. What a world.

Based.

It’s Such a Beautiful Day 📽️

There are currently only 22 films streaming on Netflix made before 1980 and not a single one made before 1960, with the oldest film on the platform currently being PSYCHO. I know I’m a broken record but: buy physical media, support your local library, etc etc

Hello Bluesky. How are things here?

The "purchase of the Maine newspapers represent an attempt to preserve existing local news outlets that cover local stories and public figures across the political spectrum. The Leo-backed Maine Wire is a smaller-scale, much more overtly political effort to put a conservative spin on local news"

I saw the Blue Super Moon. The only thing cooler was being able to see Saturn (and it’s rings!) with my birding scope. Not a bad night for looking up.

Help me, FilmSky 📽️: What are your favoriteYouTube channels/creators for movie reviews, criticism, or general film education?

U.S. FilmSky 📽️: What are we seeing for National Cinema Day tomorrow? I’m seeing the 50th anniversary re-release of American Graffiti.

Spanish FA president grabbed a player’s head and forcibly kissed her without consent during the WWC medal ceremony. Now, the fed is SUING *the player* instead of firing him. Women footballers and the women’s game deserve far better than creeps like Rubiales and the Spanish FA protecting him.

FilmSky: I wanted to see “Lamb” (Valdimar Jóhannsson, ‘21) when it came out but I missed it and only got around to watching it today. I’ve been saying for years, and will continue to say, it’s a crime that Noomi Rapace isn’t a Hollywood megastar. 📽️

It’s #LetterboxdFriday! This week I learned that Max has a ton of Méliès shorts. I love watching stuff like “Un homme de têtes” and imagining turn-of-the-century filmgoers getting the vapors or whatever. Also, Midsommar rewatch prompted by @youaregood.bsky.social, which you should all listen to. 📽️

Watched 2001: A Space Odyssey a for the first time today, in bright daylight on a small screen while home sick. I think that was the wrong way to do a first viewing because man did I want to fast forward a lot. 📽️

Drummer is the goalkeeper of the band.

Hey FilmSky: You should go watch Nimona if you haven’t already. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched 📽️

Watched Akira last night for the first time (embarrassing) and still thinking about it. I came for motorcycles and dystopian future, and stayed for the completely unexpected body horror. What a film. 📽️

I finished FF16 and felt the same way I always do at the end of a Final Fantasy: Mildly confused and also annoyed that it was a sad ending.

Owl Day? Don't mind if I do. Great Horned Owl chick, with mama behind, making the chick look very, very muppet-y. Followed by a Snowy Owl on the prowl. 📍 Brunswick, ME, and Biddeford Pool, ME. #birds 🦅

#AddBirder Here's a digiscoped photo of the Steller's Sea Eagle that was here in Maine a while back, as proof of birding.

Do we do #LetterboxdFriday here?

I think Messi might break MLS.

Alex Morgan’s Michelob “golden boot” commercial hits pretty bad after that exit.

That Kasama breakfast was worth the wait.

looks like the Teamsters got just about everything they wanted

Women’s World Cup watch party at Portland Zoo. Feels like home. LFG!

In my home we are celebrating the fact that today’s high temp will be 73° more than we celebrated the Fourth of July. Just excitedly dancing around, deciding which layers we will wear.

dave thomas circle never forget.

Need hashtags ASAP so I can chat shit about the MLS v. Arsenal game.

The whole world is becoming Film Twitter over Barbenheimer and I love it. This is my local bookstore.

You love to see it.

Hi! I just got here. I'm a nerd in Maine interested in birds, movies, board games, and taxing the rich. Hit me with your tips about how to make the most of this app.