: Today I learned that there was a whole-ass variant of asbestos we hadn’t banned here in the US. …

: Picked up Balatro on Steam, since I could play it on my Mac. I totally get the hype. Now…when …

: Very excited to hear what Marvel has planned for the next era of X-Men comics.

: Very cool that Hello From The Magic Tavern is getting an animated series. Also: Turns out Sam …

: Many are going to be eulogizing Akira Toriyama today. With Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump and his designs …

: Watching Kyle Kinane’s new special, Dirt Nap. Dude is one of the best going, hands down.

: An ongoing mystery I’ve not yet been able to solve. Of all the emoji you can get engraved on …

: It says a lot that the bit I’m most excited about from this bit of news was the word Original …

: Surprised, and a little bummed, that among the many many creators, Jonathan Hickman is not among …

: Toyota made a real Cat Bus with help from Studio Ghibli. I love it.

: VERY interested in this Steve Martin documentary coming to Apple TV+. …

: We had to know this was coming, right? If Nintendo didn’t think this was going to be a Hydra …

: Very excited to watch the new version of Shōgun when I get home tonight.

: Power Stone turns 25 today. And there’s no better time than the present for Capcom to announce …

: Your reminder that Installer is one of the best reads of the week, over at The Verge every Sunday. …

: And that’s that. My time at the current job is complete. Wiped my laptop to mail back to them, …

: There was a time when I considered making a go of blogging, taking my efforts and building it …

: Folks, I turn 40 this year. And I JUST NOW got that Firmware fits between Hardware and Software. …

: Comics on the iPad, Premier League on the TV. Not a bad start for a Saturday.

: Sitting here telling myself that even though it’s $300 off on Amazon, I don’t need an …

: I think my favorite warning in the listing of various issues in a prescription drug ad is, …

: How did I sleep prior to the Calm app? This is like night and day.

: The FTC is back for Microsoft. 1,900 people might get some sense of justice, I suppose.

: I was a very big fan of Arcade Fire for a very long time – thought their most recent album was …

: Had one of those evenings where I was just relaxing and using my iPad and recognizing how wild it is …

: Enjoying the debut album from The Last Dinner Party this morning. Lands somewhere between chamberpop …

: “Marty, how was your weekend?” “Well, my pro-wrestling inspired art competition …

: If the Chiefs win tonight, Baltimore local news will be non-stop Taylor Swift coverage.

: Why is it that movies which are exclusive to streaming services automatically feel less-than versus …

: And there goes the last ounce of any credibility that The Baltimore Sun still had. Woof.

: With Netflix being the lone major holdout on the Up Next listing in Apple's TV app, I'm making an …

: It absolutely sucks that Twitch and Unity are making big cuts in a time where the game industry has …

: Rewatching 30 Rock has proved definitively that I married Liz Lemon.

: I don’t mean to be alarmist, but every time I open Threads, the “For You” section …

: Amateur fireworks displays: A way to tell your neighbors, “Yes, I’m an Asshole!”

: 2023 was a tough year. Dealt with some health issues, both mine, and for those in my family. But …

: Shout out to Sony’s Game Trials options for PS Plus subscribers. I just tried two very hyped …

: Really dug Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor on the Doctor Who Christmas Special. My lone complaint? What …

: Doing our annual rewatch of Elf. Blonde Zooey Deschanel hits different.

: Annnnnnnnd that’s a bunch of Substack newsletters (including some I pay for!) unsubscribed …

: Happy to say Flynn got the all clear from the neurologist, and he’s back home. We’re not …

: A middle of the night trip to the Pet ER is never fun. Our little dude Flynn had a seizure. …

: I’m just saying, Marvel. Find->Replace “Kang” with “Doom”.

: Why do I love Blank Check with Griffin & David? 2 hours into a 3 hour episode about The Boy and …

: Noticed a lot of places near me promoting visits with the Grinch. Less so, visits with Santa. When …

: I’m going to try to avoid saying the name of the movie, but it’s always fascinating when …

: Got a wrong number voicemail from an apartment complex, a message from the leasing office. I called …

: This might be some serious nerd shit, but I absolutely agree with how life changing having access to …

: Don’t get me wrong, I’m going to be in, on, and working, but for the most part, this …

: I know everyone hates “Wonderful Christmas Time” by Paul McCartney, but does it sound …

: Sitting down for Godzilla Minus One. Very hyped for this based on the astounding word-of-mouth.

: Still trying to parse if I enjoyed Napoleon last night. The scenes of battle are truly masterful in …

: Enjoyed the first episode of MONARCH, but oh boy was that CG masking of John Goodman’s face …

: For years, I had a tradition of doing a snark filled live tweet of the Macy’s Thanksgiving …

: Maybe don’t get your daily Starbucks today. Support the people who support you.

: Every time I look at Hideo Kojima’s Instagram, he’s eating awesome looking food, …

: I suppose we knew it was coming eventually, but RIP Comixology.

: THIS IS NOT A DRILL THE FULL THREE HOUR VERSION OF GRINDHOUSE IS ON VOD NOW

: I did not have “Andre 3000 releases a surprise instrumental album and does his major promotion …

: Originally was planning to go see Guardians Vol. 3 or Fast X tonight. Instead? Put 3 more hours into …

: Finally got to dig into Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. A few hours in, it’s doing a great job of …

: Gonna go ahead and wade into The Discourse™ for a hot minute: The running time of a movie means …

: Though I’ve not yet been able to start Tears of the Kingdom, seeing all of the videos of wild …

: And that’s roll credits on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

: Just now caught up to Scream (2022) – had a lot of fun with it. That said, I’d like …

: Noticed that people don’t seem to be talking up Yellowjackets as much this season. I’ve …

: Looking forward to catching up with my dude Paul this Fall. www.youtube.com/watch

: With the Summer Movie Season arriving this weekend, I am again reminded how much I miss things like …

: Playing STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR on Story Mode difficulty for the power fantasy gang RISE UP

: Pretty sure this week’s BOB’S BURGERS was Kaiju Big Battel inspired?

: Got an obvious spam email for internet services for an upcoming con SAF is a part of. How did I know …

: It’s Disney vs. Florida: WHOEVER WINS – WE LOSE.

: Sometimes, folks, it’s a strategic meal of Five Guys that you need to sand down all the rough …

: Shazam! Fury of the Gods, 2023 - ★★★ Watched on Sunday April 9, 2023.

: 65, 2023 - ★★★ Watched on Sunday April 9, 2023.

: Creed III, 2023 - ★★★★ Watched on Saturday April 8, 2023.

: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, 2023 - ★★★★½ Shout out Jarnathan.

: John Wick: Chapter 4, 2023 - ★★★★½ Reminiscent of The Raid 2 in its ambition and envelope pushing action, this is a hell of an …

: I feel like Cocaine Bear could’ve gone harder in either direction of comedy or horror, but it’s a …

: Cocaine Bear, 2023 - ★★★½ This is a movie that knows exactly what it is, and is having the best time doing it. Alden …

: Anyone else having issues downloading apps from the Mac App Store this morning? Or just me?

: Genuinely exciting news for the future of the Open Web: Automattic has acquired the plug-in …

: So cool to see Everything Everywhere All At Once practically sweep the Oscars last night. That said, …

: At that phase in having sinus issues where I just want to eat a giant plate of Buffalo Wings to get …

: So many of me and my friend’s interests are colliding on this one: Daniels (directors of …

: Digging through an archive of my Last.fm account, I dug up a great song/band I’ve not listened …

: A history of the Pizza Hut/X-Men promotion?! THIS is why I pay for SKTCHD!

: This headline reads as if Square is looking to make a Final Fantasy game designed specifically for …

: I have to say, using a smartphone or a computer with your eyes dilated is a hell of a ride. But on …

: Whatever allows movie theaters to stay in business, I guess.

: Can’t help but notice the MLS ref is wearing an Apple Watch Ultra. Clever.

: Let me tell you – it’s a lot easier to progress in Metal Slug when you can give yourself …

: Why yes, the new Gorillaz album was my first pick on this #newmusicfriday.

: A fun conversation starter from the Club MacStories Discord…how many apps are on your phone? …

: When you have to get your wife to the airport at 5am, that’s the best time to not be able to …

: Plane, 2023 - ★★★ Watched on Sunday February 19, 2023.

: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, 2023 - ★★★ Watched on Saturday February 18, 2023.

: Pretty hyped about there being a new Bone anthology, even if it doesn’t hit until September.

: Oh boy, I’m going to be making serious use out of my AMC A-List subscription these next few …

: Do I know anyone with a New York Times subscription, and if so: do you still get ads in-app?

: I’m sure this is such a “no duh” moment for many, but: blasting music you know and …

: Hell of a game.

: As a new fan of the Premier League, I have to say: their on-screen graphics + typography are out of …

: Oh boy! New Nintendo Direct tomorrow!

: I don’t know about y’all, but I’m gonna just keep calling this Brad.

: The Conversation, 1974 - ★★★★½ Watched on Saturday February 4, 2023.

: Really enjoying Shrinking on Apple TV+. Gives me Scrubs x Ted Lasso vibes, which makes sense, as …

: I think I’ve officially decided: my mid-life crisis will be getting into MLS (maybe Premier …

: Wake up, Film Twitter! Uniqlo is dropping a Sofia Coppola collection. Really.

: Tonight’s goof: The logistics of depositing a giant novelty check.

: Baltimore’s own PLRLS have an awesome new album, Curses, out today. It’s been …

: Shout out to the person in the doctor’s office waiting area who pulled down their mask to …

: 🎶 BEEEEE KAYYYYYY HAVE IT YOUR WAYYY 🎶

: I don’t need another video game system and my TV doesn’t have the extra HDMI port for it …

: Hey, brands who pulled your ads from Twitter? Just an FYI that Facebook is gonna give the guy who …

: So, you’re telling me that Tom Taylor, who is killing it on Nightwing is going to be writing …

: Oh boy! Goldeneye 007 comes to Switch on FRIDAY!

: It strikes me that remote starters probably took a major hit in sales once more of us started …

: My favorite Mastodon app, Ivory, is officially out in the App Store. It’s by the amazing team …

: A well-deserved ELEVEN Oscar nominations for Everything Everywhere All At Once this morning.

: I didn’t have “One-half of Daft Punk returns with a solo orchestral album” on my …

: Ambulance, 2022 - ★★★ Watched on Saturday January 21, 2023.

: I’ve been quietly focusing on my health for a bit. I’m seeing results. I am happy.

: Tickets for the 200th Super Art Fight show, which is also our 15th Anniversary Show(!) are on-sale …

: I hate being a broken record, but what does it say about a platform you’ve created when you …

: Dope! My favorite food tracking app just gets better.

: Vulture has profiled, in my humble opinion, the best part of current SNL – the surreal and …

: Surprise! New Apple products have been announced featuring upgrades to the M2 chip, including a new …

: This lengthy piece on The Verge discussing the state of Twitter since Musk’s takeover is: An …

: Headline of the Year nominee, just 16 days in: “Scientists steer lightning bolts with lasers …

: Fighting the urge to buy an Apple Studio Display / sell my current display, display arm, speakers, …

: This is definitely not going to be the last AI art related lawsuit. Keep an eye on how this goes, …

: Time to play: Do you know who directed this new McDonald’s ad for the UK?

: I have to be honest, removing Tweetbot from my personal laptop’s dock today kinda bummed me …

: New blast-o-rama. newsletter written and ready to go for tomorrow AM. Not on the list? Join here.

: Running back one of my favorite albums of last year – big and loud in my good headphones …

: I blame AGDQ, but I finally have started FFVII Remake as of today.

: Steven Soderbergh released his 2022 watch list, in case you wanna compare your movie + TV habits to …

: Interesting: a bunch of the movies I read about in Quentin Tarantino’s Cinema Speculation are …

: I will say this: watching AGDQ has made me want to live like it’s 1999 and download a ton of …

: David Ehrlich’s annual “Best Films of…” Video is up for 2022. Enjoy!

: The latest edition of my blast-o-rama. email newsletter is out now. Check it out!

: Always a good design situation when you have to design reminders for your user-base to, uh, sleep.

: Letterboxd’s 2022 Year-in-Review is up. Always a fun read.

: “Spontaneously shattering camera glass” sounds bad, Google.

: Hmm, is my living room configured properly for me to do Kickboxing workouts?

: Is anyone really excited about PlayStation VR 2? Or is it, like most VR products, a niche device set …

: Today I learned there is an episode of late-era The Simpsons which is a full Inception redux. And …

: I can’t say that I expected Them! to be on the remake block, let alone being the proper …

: Congrats to the QA team at ZeniMax Studios. Now, may the rest of the industry follow your lead.

: The Menu – one of my favorite movies of 2022 – is now available for streaming on HBO Max …

: The Smile is the latest band to play an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Enjoy!

: Tip of the hat to Kottke for a look at the awesome “Art of the Skateboard” stamps coming …

: Very cool music news: De La Soul’s catalog will finally be available on streaming this March. …

: This is absolutely wild – Apple has a patent in the works for an Apple Pencil that samples …

: Digging in with one of my favorite annual podcast traditions: Bullseye’s annual stand-up …

: 2023: Let’s do this.

: Tenet is a messy movie, with lots of problems, but I’ll be dammed if the prologue isn’t …

: For the record, I’m a massive fan of the current trend of BlancPosting, and I hope it …

: Well, if THIS is really it for Twitter… 🫡

: Whoa, a Hokusai LEGO set!

: Kate Beaton’s DUCKS is as lovely a book as you’d expect. A true masterwork.

: The Banshees of Inisherin, 2022 - ★★★★ I now want a pet donkey.

: Finally started reading ONCE & FUTURE. What a yarn of a comic! Just in time for the final trade …

: CRIMBO

: Violent Night, 2022 - ★★★½ Absolutely fucking ridiculous. This is joining the annual Crimbo rotation for sure. And it …

: Strange World, 2022 - ★★★½ I completely admit that this movie was aimed for me, both with its retro sci-fi aesthetic and its …

: I feel comfortable posting this now. My favorite movies of 2022.

: Looks like DotEmu added a bunch of tweaks to TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, including custom game …

: A stark reminder that for as awful as Meta is, TikTok MIGHT be worse.

: Bless, the winners of the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are here.

: If you’ve ever wondered why we’re in a society filled with the super-rich, The Pudding …

: The Woman King, 2022 - ★★★★ Watched on Thursday December 22, 2022.

: Sounds like the whole ad-supported Netflix thing isn’t working out great. For the record, …

: I’ve gotta be honest, with every new update video – like today’s upgrade build …

: Great news: Kickstarter is also on the side of non-AI generated art.

: It turns out that John Cleese in 2022 is useful in at least one way.

: I don’t know about you, fellow comic nerds, but ‘Stark Sentinels’ sounds cool as …

: I think $200 is a ridiculous price for a video game controller. But the DualSense Edge sounds like …

: Alright folks, you asked for it, you’ll get it. I will gladly become the CEO of Twitter. Once …

: A fine reminder to my friends with projects, stores, etc – if you don’t have a mailing …

: Caught the end of the World Cup Final. That was amazing.

: New blast-o-rama. email locked-and-loaded for 9am Eastern tomorrow. Want to get on the mailing list? …

: Avatar: The Way of Water, 2022 - ★★★½ The movie is far from perfect, whether it’s the so-so first two acts, the jarring and inconsistent …

: Can’t sleep, so I find myself already going down rabbit holes on Mastodon. Maybe it sticks …

: Whoever had the Monkey’s Paw and said, “Donald Glover Spider-Man Movie”, I blame you here.

: Welp, lock me in for the Barbie half of the Barbie / Oppenheimer double feature.

: And here are my Favorite Video Games of 2022.

: Here’s my Favorite Albums of 2022.

: Christmas came early: We got a new jam from The Protomen today.

: Oh cool, Twitter banned Mastodon. Which reminds me, if you need a Mastodon invite, ping me, mutuals!

: And this is why I’m not entirely regretting taking the next two weeks off.

: The problem with these lists and these rankings and these favorites is that they circumvent …

: “Oh boy! I got paid today!” [pays monthly bills, moves money into savings] Well, that …

: Your latest twist in the DC Studios revamp – James Gunn is writing a new Superman movie which …

: I guess I should get ready for a The Fabelmans sequel sometime down the line then, yeah?

: The Seth Meyers / Lizzo daydrinking video is goddamned delightful.

: Got tickets for Death Cab + Postal Service in September – lawn seats, but still stoked.

: Like any good millennial, I’ve got my presale code for the Death Cab for Cutie/The Postal …

: The Fabelmans, 2022 - ★★★★½ I'm not 100% sure what Michelle Williams was going for at the beginning of the movie, but goddamn — …

: Interesting twist in the Patty Jenkins/DC Studios story – she just took to Twitter to refute …

: Before I finalize my “Best of the Year” list, I need to watch… Tár The Woman …

: Oh boy. A bill has been introduced to…ban TikTok in the US. What on Earth will people re-post …

: Speaking of Apple, in case your devices haven’t told you yet, updates are out for …

: Kinda wild. Rumors are that due to the EU regulations coming, Apple is looking into an official way …

: Of COURSE Vince McMahon is back in the news for continuing to be a horrible person and TRYING TO …

: I’m sure that this is a great sign for the Crypto market.

: This Reebok x Street Fighter collab is pretty damn rad.

: Spider-Man 2 has been made real. The sacrifice of Dr. Otto Octavious will never be forgotten.

: Big day on VOD. Both The Fablemans and The Banshees of Inisherin dropped. Excited to see where they …

: A very happy birthday to my amazing wife and partner in life, Sam!

: Well, I did it. I uninstalled Tweetbot from my phone. Now, pretty much anything you see from me on …

: Rewatching Nope. Just as good the second time at home as it was in theaters.

: Hey! The latest edition of my newsletter is locked and loaded for tomorrow morning. Want it in your …

: I’m gonna go ahead and take back the good things I said about Diablo IV yesterday.

: OH MY GOD THE POSTAL SERVICE AND DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE ARE TOURING TOGETHER I KNOW THE SINGER IS THE …

: As a strong advocate for personal data privacy, all I have to say to the latest Apple iCloud …

: Do A Powerbomb! #7 ends the series perfectly, both completely absurd yet acting as a nice bow on the …

: Gosh, I really am gonna get suckered in for Diablo 4, aren’t I?

: The creator of Stardew Valley made a music video for a track off of the latest Alvvays album. …

: In addition to being a great weather app, Carrot is now a dating sim.

: Wanna do Karaoke at home? Great news. Apple Music will let you.

: Really enjoyed this interview with the writers of The Menu, which, warning – DOES contain …

: Pixelmator continues to be the best value in image editing in the biz…as now you can even …

: I am Marty Day. I am 38 years old. And I’d like to own a tricycle.

: GET READY FOR YOUR 2023 MOVIE OF THE YEAR: COCAINE BEAR.

: OK, OK, I’ll add Marvel’s Midnight Suns to my wishlist.

: At least two times now I’ve been in the theater with an audience who has not seen – nor …

: The Menu, 2022 - ★★★★ Darkly funny movie skewering, uh, everything? Food, foodies, chef, critics, art — yet never smug. …

: Finally, Apple Music gets a bit closer to their annual Replay feature being half as good as …

: Glass Onion, 2022 - ★★★★½ Noah Segan, y’all. Do yourself the favor, see it with a crowd before you watch it at home.

: Once again, the team at Tools and Toys has pulled together a great annual holiday wishlist. Maybe …

: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, 2022 - ★★★½ So, ultimately, I'm leaning positive on this, but the film is definitely a mixed bag. The pros: - …

: Black Adam, 2022 - ★½ What a soulless piece of content. Pierce Brosnan rules, but otherwise, this feels studio noted to …

: I don’t often invoke the man’s name, unlike many Apple fans, but I feel like Steve Jobs …

: Absolutely fascinating profile of James Cameron by GQ ahead of Avatar: The Way of Water. I enjoy the …

: Amsterdam, 2022 - ★★½ Stop me if you've heard this one before: • Great cast • Beautifully shot • Great score • Movie is a …

: Looking over the plans for their “Dawn of DC” event, there are a bunch of books from DC …

: I don’t need or want an Escape From New York remake. That said, the directing trio of Radio …

: Yes, it’s Pixar anthropomorphizing another thing, but I’ll be damned if the teaser …

: Having been at my local Starbucks this morning for “Red Cup Day” without realizing what …

: Whatever Lionsgate does, please let them get Yuzo Koshiro for the Streets of Rage movie score.

: Continuing to use Twitter via a 3rd party app is interesting. Since your timeline is reverse …

: Today, Conan O’Brien launched a station on SiriusXM. The sketch posted on his YouTube page …

: Hearing that Damien Chazelle’s Babylon is divisive, honestly, excites me more. Gotta go for …

: God of War: Ragnarok is very good so far (5 hrs. in). Though I definitely agree with a podcast I …

: New John Wick looks good, even though I feel like the series is getting SLIGHTLY long in the tooth.

: The only way this AMC/Zoom team-up is OK by me is if your company then shows you a movie. But even …

: OK, pre-ordered God of War: Ragnarok, got tickets for Glass Onion…now I just need to figure …

: In case you weren’t already sold on it, here’s ONE MORE trailer for the Knives Out …

: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, 2022 - ★★★★ This would be a perfect double feature with *Walk Hard*. The world needs more all-out parodies like …

: Great interview with the Marvel Snap team who, well, really should be proud of the incredibly …

: A reminder: No matter what anyone tells you, it’s not actually the holiday season until this …

: See How They Run, 2022 - ★★★½ Watched on Tuesday November 1, 2022.

: Tonight, 11 year old me would be very proud. Well, he’d probably also have questions like: …

: I’ve been playing Marvel Snap the past two days. Like The Verge attests, it’s a damn fun …

: Oh boy, the trailer for Creed III looks REAL REAL GOOD. Jonathan Majors looking like a STAR.

: So, Apple just announced a bunch of new products. The new Apple TV 4K looks like a decent specs bump (and the price has dropped!), but as someone …

: Do I need a Steam Deck? God no. Do I want a Steam Deck? Yes. (See also: stuff like an Apple Studio …

: RIP G4 Take Two.

: And that’s roll credits on Tunic. Now to get the manual pages I’m missing…

: This might be me as a late-30’s gamer speaking, but the built-in hints for PS5 games really …

: This morning I learned that Ted Leo had released 3 new EP’s exclusively on Bandcamp. AND …

: So. This is 38.

: Yes, this season of SNL will indeed be a rebuilding year, but I was the perfect audience for this …

: I’m still not sure if they’re going to be able to thread the needle here, but that makes …

: Finally giving the new Death Cab for Cutie a listen today. Great album, but “Foxglove Through …

: Tunic. It’s a VERY good game.

: Do Revenge, 2022 - ★★★½ Watched on Sunday September 25, 2022.

: Patton Oswalt: We All Scream, 2022 - ★★★½ Watched on Saturday September 24, 2022.

: Confess, Fletch, 2022 - ★★★★ What a joy. More movies need to take advantage of how naturally funny Jon Hamm is.

: Elvis, 2022 - ★★½ I wish I would've liked this more. Luhrmann is incredible in what he creates, but this just felt …

: Bipolar Rock 'N Roller, 2018 - ★★★½ Watched on Friday September 16, 2022.

: Bummed to not be going to SPX this weekend (husbandly duties call), but I hope everyone who DOES go …

: Give the railroad people what they want. Thanks, Mgmt.

: The key art for the new Zelda game is gorgeous.

: I’m very concerned that the Nintendo Switch needs more JRPGs.

: Fire Emblem feels like the troll option for Nintendo. I’m sure it has its audience, but I …

: It’s almost as if that Instagram should focus on being Instagram and not being TikTok.

: Nintendo Direct in the morning and a Sony State of Play in the evening. Big day for video game nerds …

: Well with last night’s reactions, I’m really gonna need to see Glass Onion, The Menu and …

: Thor: Love and Thunder, 2022 - ★★★½ Watched on Saturday September 10, 2022.

: Went to Waffle House for breakfast. Now, to nap.

: A really great piece on Kate Beaton, ahead of the release of her new book Ducks, up now on Vulture.

: Paul Rudd’s read of “Panda Watch” is one of my favorite under-appreciated bits …

: The teaser for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is out! EEEEEEEEEEEE!

: So I’m gonna guess… iPhone 14 and its variants announced today Pre-Order on Friday, …

: OK, Instagram, if you’re gonna force audio playback, I’m going to delete you.

: Anyone else watching Welcome to Wrexham? What a joy of a show so far.

: This is my kind of internet: a deep dive on the ubiquity of a 90’s era ad which has a line …

: If you, like me, enjoy the annual deluge of Fall foods, may I recommend not sleeping on the Pumpkin …

: On one hand: YES! New Gorillaz album! On the other: Not until February.

: Definitely excited for this Oral History of Comic Con book coming out next week.

: I wondered if anything would walk in the footsteps of Walk Hard. I didn’t expect it to be the …

: The Splatoon 3 Splatfest rules. But! If you disconnect from a bout, you’re a chump, and you …

: Oh these are dangerously delicious.

: OK, the new Fletch movie looks freaking fantastic.

: It’s a movie about movies with THAT CAST and directed by Sam Mendes AND Roger Deakins on …

: Holy Hanna that movie ruled. Tied for fav of the year so far. Damn.

: Top Gun: Maverick, 2022 - ★★★★★ Watched on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

: FINALLY watching Top Gun: Maverick, thanks to its VOD release. What a gorgeous movie. And the sound …

: DC League of Super-Pets, 2022 - ★★★½ Watched on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

: Great news, the countdown to Glass Onion (aka Knives Out 2) can officially begin. It hits Netflix on …

: The world is absolutely bleak some days. On other days, I read stories like this and think, …

: Props to the Bing Bong gag in She-Hulk.

: Hanging out with cats on the couch, listening to podcasts. That’s a damn fine Sunday.

: Y’all, I just watched the first episode of The Rehearsal and it has me all shook up. Holy wow.

: Note to self: get ready to watch the launch on August 29th.

: OK, so I’m not the only one looking at the August release slate and going, …

: Shit. It’s only Tuesday, isn’t it?

: Prey, 2022 - ★★★★ Oh man did THIS rule! Amber Midthunder is a star. Action is nice and gory. Yes, probably the best …

: Well, my weekend of awesome movies continues, as Prey absolutely ruled ass. Amber Midthunder is a …

: Y’all, I could stay up all night reading people’s takes on the themes and symbolism of …

: Nope, 2022 - ★★★★½ I can sleep well knowing that Jordan Peele and I watched the same anime.

: Oh damn. Nope RULED! I can’t wait to watch that a billion more times.

: Bullet Train is a star-studded, ultra-violent, incredibly stylish, absolute comic book of a movie. …

: Last Fall, I customized one of those grey market handheld retro game systems, and got it filled with …

: My To-Watch List this weekend: The Sandman (Netflix) Carter (Netflix) Prey (Hulu) Bullet Train …

: The year is 2022. I am 37 years old. And I am enamored with a concept design for a goddamned …

: FYI: Licorice Pizza is now on Amazon Prime. Minus one, horrible, absolutely baffling choice, this …

: Oh wow. Showtime put all 4 episodes of We Need To Talk About Cosby up on their YouTube page for …

: I’m glad someone else said it. BRING BACK THE ERA OF THE GAMESHARK/ACTION REPLAY/GAME GENIE. …

: Watching a movie on my MacBook. Genuinely surprised by how GOOD the speakers are on this thing. …

: [sigh] I guess it’s starting to look like it’s time to google “best NAS for …

: The trailer for The Banshees of Inisherin, or, “Hey! I need to re-watch In Bruges!”

: Wow, I did not think that WB would can the Batgirl movie this far into production. My tin-foil hat …

: Universal Pictures, bless you for deciding to give Daniels all the money.

: It feels a lot like a version of The Raid, with Daffy Duck cast in the lead role. Welp, I’m …

: Dang. That trailer for Star Wars: Andor is looking pretty solid. Truly stunning visuals, and a vibe …

: audience of 100. audience of 500. audience of 500. audience of 2200. yeah, that’s a good …

: Meta: Updating Their Apps To Account For Their Own Dumbass Decisions, Since 2005®

: This is the version of Instagram I’ve had for a month. It sucks.

: Big news, fellow Jeopardy! fans: the host moving forward is…both of ‘em.

: The Marvel #SDCC panel sounds like some very odd decisions (why are the Phases split the way they …

: I’ll be damned. Netflix may’ve really pulled it off with The Sandman. #SDCC2022

: I don’t know how the rest of you are, but for me, when the lottery gets high enough, I buy ONE …

: This oral history (which contains SPOILERS) for TMNT: The Last Ronin is a great read about a great …

: This morning’s New Music Friday picks: Beach Bunny - Emotional Creature Jack White - Entering …

: I appreciate the modern era of things like Twitter and Instagram specifically during events like …

: OK D&D movie. I guess we will give you a shot. Even if you’re probably going to be a …

: Today in Headlines which have to be AI generated: SOUJA BOY helps LIMEWIRE relaunch as NFT …

: Stray is a pretty rad game so far. But for our cats? It’s a religious experience.

: It’s not often that I see a trailer for an action movie and go, “wait, how did they …

: Watched The Bob’s Burgers Movie last night. What an absolute delight. I understand why it …

: As cynical as I am about a Lord of the Rings TV series, watching the new teaser trailer, …

: I’d like to thank Twitter for going down on my first day back to work after vacation. …

: It’s kinda wild to me that eight years after his death, Casey Kasem’s Top 40 Countdowns …

: I had heard much praise for Dicey Dungeons, but had yet to pick it up. It just came to iOS today, …

: The new LEGO Bowser is, frankly, an incredible piece of engineering and I can’t believe …

: An online radio station based in my backyard? I’m gonna have to give this a spin.

: Just got a massive urge to go to an amusement park.

: This reference is only going to hit for some, but… Neon White is the most …

: way to go, neighbors setting off fireworks outside during a severe thunderstorm

: Shout out Nancy giving Ripley in Aliens vibes in the Stranger Things 4 finale.

: I never had a name for this, but I can’t recommend a “Feeds Reboot” enough. Your …

: Sure, Geico’s ads are a mixed bag, but the Animal in the Attic one? That’s my jam, …

: Provided that we make it to 2028 (😬), we might at least have Sasuke/Ninja Warrior in the Olympics to …

: Running back 2002 this morning with a personal classic, Hot Rod Circuit’s At Nature’s …

: Oh my gosh. These new Scott Pilgrim action figures look perfect.

: The new Jimmy Eat World single is pretty damn good. New album soon, I hope?

: Trying to be a better human in 2022 is correcting your own pronoun usage while catching friends up …

: I’m not smart when it comes to the economy, but it’s pretty wild how “The Great …

: In short, Street Fighter 6’s “Modern Control Mode” means one …

: Distopian doesn’t even begin to describe how bad the Meta TV ad extoling the virtues of …

: I don’t care much for JKR either, but – with today’s news about the voice cast of …

: Heck yeah. Always excited to see more work from Genndy Tartakovsky.

: And that’s it, with these last two eBay sales – minus Ring Fit Adventure (which …

: The Instagram experience sure has gone downhill. I’m met with “suggested” auto …

: “We absolutely loved Squid Game here at Netflix.” “You got the message then, yeah?” “Absolutely! …

: Who had “The sequel to Joker will be a musical co-starring Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn” on …

: OK, what platform are we all buying TMNT on? I don’t have GamePass, my PS5 has easier/better …

: Is it odd that, though I don’t own an Xbox, I’m gonna try to make an effort to watch the …

: Finished Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1 today. Thought they really delivered on the increased scale and …

: I love reading analysis of the rumored Roku/Netflix deal where they repeatedly forget to mention …

: Watched the first episode of Ms. Marvel. It’s a very fun little show. Exactly the type of …

: After 15 years of development, we’ve got a trailer for Black Adam, and I can tell you this …

: Apple presented some very cool updates yesterday at WWDC (sadly, my iPad Pro is NOT an M1, so no fun …

: Hope your Monday is going well. I’m here to melt your brain with this Street Fighter II …

: The next Disney movie, Strange World, looks to be 100% my shit.

: I think my final, last minute, long shot WWDC 2022 want is that they’re finally updating Apple …

: The Northman hit Peacock today, so go watch that ASAP if you haven’t already.

: America… Where we can’t get gun legislation… …but we can get Morbius back …

: If nothing else, the latest Sony State of Play was a win for me since they announced a release date …

: Folks, the world may literally be on fire, but! Furiosa is finally, blissfully, in production.

: Shock of shocks, sounds like Diablo Immortal is a great mobile translation absolutely handicapped by …

: It’s almost as if being a social media influencer is an unsustainable lifestyle. Get your …

: Why yes, I did watch the surprise Bo Burnham Inside outtakes video as soon as humanly possible.

: A great piece on The Verge about the special Hell that is the Kindle / ComiXology integration. I …

: A great Washington Post piece, by way of SFGate about the new, final Norm Macdonald special which …

: Just watched the first episode of Obi-Wan. My lone gripe? No concept art credits. I LOVED that on …

: The teaser trailer for the next Disney+ Star Wars series, Andor looks pretty good. Beyond the fact …

: Folks, it’s almost as if organizing labor works.

: Incredible piece on Defector today, about, well, all of this mess. This is why I pay to support that …

: They had me at “Weird Al Graphic Novel”.

: Not that I’m necessarily in the market any time soon, but…if one wants an electric car …

: I hate how often this Onion story is valid.

: Sure, it’s the writing/directing team of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: …

: We’ve got a new Thor: Love and Thunder trailer! I really like the visuals for when Gorr …

: The new Mission: Impossible trailer hit the web officially (after being leaked over the weekend), …

: The new Amazon Prime documentary about The Kids in the Hall, Comedy Punks, is great. Weird that …

: I’m not sure what it takes for Apple to get Netflix to let them add Netflix shows to the TV …

: I love this new Essentials Anniversaries idea on Apple Music. This is the sort of content I think of …

: The new live episode of Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend with Bill Hader is an absolute gem.

: Kind of obsessed with this new retailer I learned about, Local Vyntage. They make apparel featuring …

: The new Marvel/Stan Lee deal reads kind of ghoulish. I sure hope it’s not what I’m …

: And lo, there was a She-Hulk trailer. Hits D+ in August.

: Only Murders in the Building was a great show, but I’m not entirely sure about a second …

: Where was this ASUS/Eva collab when I was a teen weeb?

: Thanks, cats. For perhaps finding a way to save the planet.

: I just want to say, I know social media is really dismissive, but I’ve enjoyed how much …

: Very big Vanity Fair story on the future plans for Star Wars today. Will be interesting to see what …

: Anyone else remember when 4Chan had a yearly panel at Otakon and it was just this massive thing that …

: Few things make me chuckle to myself more than the moment in all these pharmaceutical ads where they …

: Disney/Pixar have announced their movie for next Summer: Elemental.

: Oh holy shit. Sunny Day Real Estate are reuniting WITH THE APPLESEED CAST SUPPORTING.

: Very cool new teaser trailer for Prey, the Hulu-exclusive continuation of the Predator franchise. …

: Hm, the game list of PlayStation Plus games for the first month is pretty dang compelling. …

: This week’s episode of The Besties is a wild listen – a completely randomized power …

: What a stunning list of creators for Amazing Fantasy #1000. Looking forward to reading it and …

: It’s New Music Friday, so I am spinning the debut album from The Smile (a new band featuring …

: One last, secret special filmed by Norm Macdonald? I feel like this will be something to see, for …

: New overview trailer for Mario Strikers: Battle League. Game looks very good graphically, and the …

: LEGO has gone and done it. They’ve made an Optimus Prime model. And yes, by God, it …

: I know I just mentioned how good my Apple Music Favorites Mix was going, but I have to share a track …

: I know it’s the purpose of the Apple Music Favorites Mix to be all your jams, but gosh, …

: I don’t have the wallspace for it, but this new Batman ‘89 print by Florey is just …

: EMPEROR PENGUINS ARE GOING EXTINCT? This environmental shit just got personal.

: The iPod is dead. Long live the iPod.

: So, uh…Facebook might…heh heh…pivot to video?

: The trailer for Avatar 2 is here, and I can say definitively – it’s an Avatar movie.

: oh wow, this timed Scott C. Peacemaker print is absolutely stupendous.

: Now that we’ve gotten all the streaming services on board, what do we need to do to get cable …

: GREAT SNL last night. Cumberbatch was super game, and holy hell, Arcade Fire sounded fantastic. …

: I completely missed that Amazon dropped the briefest of Paper Girls teasers yesterday.

: And the 14th Doctor is…

: Last night, the team behind I Think You Should Leave did an event showcasing cut sketches and …

: Rest In Peace to one of the greatest comic artists to ever live. Safe travels, George Perez.

: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was some WILD shit.

: This week’s Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend with John Mulaney is a gem. Gonna be doing a …

: The best show you may not be watching, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson is getting a third …

: Happy new Arcade Fire album day. I feel like I’m going to be spinning WE quite a bit this …

: Netflix producing a sitcom set at Blockbuster, while being the business which killed Blockbuster is …

: This Behind the Mac: Skywalker Sound doc is SO COOL. May the 4th be with you, y’all.

: I’m far from a “stick up for the big tech company” guy, but seeing what’s …

: Proof positive that 2 years of D&D games by way of Super Art Fantasy rubbed off on me: I just …

: Well, if you needed any proof of the type of movie Weird: The Al Yankovic Story was going to …

: You have the Met Gala. I have the Hellfire Gala. We are not alike.

: Did anyone actually use Podcasts on Facebook, anyway?

: They had me at George Carlin HBO Documentary.

: There’s a part of my lizard brain which these Marvel vs. Predator variant covers have …

: That Don’t Worry Darling trailer is a showstopper. I knew Olivia Wilde had some serious skill after …

: I didn’t have “a Large Scale Brick-Built Baby Groot replica” on my LEGO bingo card …

: This extended Rolling Stone interview with Sam Raimi, though designed to promote Doctor Strange in …

: I can’t really say I’m surprised to see that Almost Famous is being turned into a …

: Turned out to be a really lovely day today, the wife and I helped my mom out with some shopping and …

: I guess Jon Watts didn’t want to make four MCU movies in a row?

: What awesome and unexpected news! Blake Lively (directing) and Edgar Wright (writing) are teaming up …

: Wow. For me at least, Neal Adams is my mind’s-eye version of Batman. Rest in Power.

: They had me at “Moon Motorcycle”.

: A pretty quiet New Music Friday for me here. Might give the new Bloc Party a spin… What are …

: It’s frankly stunning how much prediatory / spam email you get from “legal …

: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is such an extra title for the next installment, but …

: I’ve got the Spider-Man hardcover of these new Marvel Penguin Classic editions pre-ordered, …

: LAIKA (the awesome stop-motion animation studio) is making…a “Neo-noir”? Hell …

: Sure, it’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit with different properties and a Lonely Island take, but …

: The new toys – a high-end action figure, and a die cast ship replica, respectively – …

: No shocks here: The Batman 2 is happening, complete with Pattinson returning and Reeves back in the …

: Ruh-roh. This does not sound good for Fast X.

: If you’re wishing for something to replace your daily Wordle (and you haven’t moved on …

: Love this series of movie spoiler paintings, titled, well…Spoiler Paintings.

: I suppose a new Matrix movie opened the possibility to new merchandise, but I’m still …

: I sure hope that the announcer for the A’s throws to the cats to do a big cheer in the later …

: It was only a matter of time before Charm City got in on the action, I guess. Hell yes.

: I am incredibly lucky to not have a Krispy Kreme location near me.

: Great news for a Friday morning. Splatoon 3 hits on September 9, 2022.

: LEGO just announced a high-end version of Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder, releasing May 4th. I …

: I have terrible news: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been moved from October 2022 to June …

: I am way too hyped about the debut album from The Smile.

: Fast X. Bless us all.

: If nothing else, playing The Box Office Game every day has underlined to me how diverse the top 5 …

: Here’s a free thought for Netflix. In addition to considering ad-supported plans, maybe make …

: Maybe the second try is the charm for Amy Henning to get to make a Star Wars game.

: Once again, I’d like to call upon Capcom to make a Power Stone collection for Nintendo Switch.

: Oh cool, it looks like the official Nintendo Switch Game Boy Advance emulator has leaked.

: As someone who spends wayyyyy too much money on Apple products + services, I’d just like to …

: They’re gonna make a Streets of Rage movie? I don’t know what it would be…beyond …

: Things I learned today: There was a Super Mario Bros. anime in 1986. It was difficult to see / …

: Loving the first teaser for Thor: Love and Thunder. The shot of Jane at the end rules, but I’d …

: Great news: If you were waiting for streaming – which is completely understandable – The …

: Possibly a day early, because I can’t imagine 9am Sunday is when they’d want to announce …

: I think half of why I watch Bar Rescue is to see if THIS is the episode where Jon Taffer has the …

: Wrapping up the wild three-part Steven Seagal series on The Dollop. If you think you know the story, …

: Just heard the new Holy Fuck track, “Ninety Five”. Definitely could be an outtake from …

: Oh boy. LinkedIn Ghostwriters are a thing now. At least it’s not another photo of a homeless …

: However long it’s going to take to subtitle / release Shin Ultraman in the United States …

: Cool to see that TheYetee got the rights to do an exclusive Godzilla vs. Kong run. That Chibi Kings …

: Enjoying the new Flock of Dimes b-sides/rarities/demos compilation this morning. What are you …

: A Kirby shopping bag. Admit it, you need it.

: I’m a sucker for a good Batman: The Animated Series print. This one is no different.

: Love this Fellowship of the Ring-themed LEGO Diorama.

: Not sure how long this is going to stay up, but someone on Reddit has a high-quality image of …

: Variety has a scoop on what the new Warner Discovery leadership wants out of future DC movies. They …

: Oh thank goodness! Michael Davies, who took over Jeopardy temporarily as the Exec. Producer after …

: Lowering the costs of hardware while increasing the costs of software. That’s one way to do it, …

: THE BOX OFFICE IS DEAD. For everyone except Paramount, it seems.

: The Verge sits down with Ron Gilbert to get more info (and screenshots) on the long awaited Return …

: A great Polygon feature on the inception of Panic’s really fun/goofy new handheld Playdate. I’m in …

: Looking for a fun iOS game? Night Skate is just $3. Awesome Game Boy homage graphics, addictive …

: Oh, rad! These deals are perfectly timed, as I’m working to move my Nintendo Switch library to …

: Speaking of Elden Ring: is this the 2022 version of Leroy Jenkins?

: So, how can we get this Elden Ring mod over on the PS5? (Shuddap about getting good.)

: “Coachella is coming to Fortnite”. Sounds more like a threat than an in-game event announcement.

: Happy to see Netflix finally using the native tvOS video player. They give you these standardized …

: Crimes of the Future, the new David Cronenberg movie. Sure to be all sorts of creepy when it drops …

: The new LEGO botantical sets are genuinely cool.

: I’ve got a bad feeling about this, Twitter.

: hello there, internet.

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