: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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… 🫡
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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 …
: 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.
: 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.
: 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.
: Star Wars, Ranked The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars: The Last Jedi Star Wars: The Force Awakens Return of the …
: Pixar, Ranked WALL·E Ratatouille The Incredibles Inside Out Coco Toy Story 3 Up Toy Story 2 …
: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ranked What the hell, everyone's doing it. MCU Films ranked. And only FILMS, because I'm anal retentive …