Did that thing where I kept scheduling things for “the second Saturday of the month” because it seemed so far away and now I will have to figure out how to add another 24 hours to August 8
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Editor-In-Chief @avclub.com. Formerly of Primetimer, Polygon, The Chicago Reader. Secretary, @tvcritics.org
live nation is actively killing publications that cover new artists while also promoting festivals that almost exclusively cater to nostalgia and legacy acts. these problems are not unrelated.
Leor Galil@imleor.bsky.social · 8h ago“Music publications BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Goldmine have been gutted by parent company Veeps... Nearly all the staff at each publication appear to have been laid off yesterday. Veeps, which is now owned by Live Nation, acquired the publications in 2024 or 2025”
"What clues have you found, Poitot?" "Nothing at all. Nothing at all. Nothing at all."
Of all this year's movies that seem born of drinking games, The Drama is still the one most worth your time
Filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun breaks down how the world of Camp Miasma was built. Read our full interview here: www.avclub.com/teenage-sex-...
"No amount of spin can sugarcoat the utter disaster of layoffs, creative consolidation, and sheer mediocrity that awaits if Richie Rich runs roughshod over the industry he claims to love so much." Get 'im, @mcastimovies.bsky.social!
Not only is David Ellison lying about his film plan, it's not even a good lie
Paramount Skydance CEO and heir apparent David Ellison is very upset that the media landscape can see right through him.
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For after you’ve seen Spider-Man: Brand New Day, I wrote about why it’s nice to finally see [redacted] get a new story for once
The big twist isn't which character shows up in the MCU, but the arc she gets
The big twist isn't which character shows up in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but the arc that she gets after all this time.
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That's a wrap for this week! Join me here next Sunday for the season finale -- with hope, all these threads will finally pull taut. For now, let's explore the influence of dragons and the dream of chickens in my recap for @avclub.com: avclub.com/house-of-the-dragon-recap-season-3-episode-7 #HOTD
House Of The Dragon buckles under the heat
Power and dragonfire continue to influence everything they touch, though not always to the show’s benefit.
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Tonight @ 8PM CT: Join me as I recap the penultimate episode of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S3 over on @surf.social, and make sure to catch my recap for @avclub.com -- Aegon's stoked, and so am I! #HOTD
Reminder that as part of Telly Visions' purview, we cover the pro-shot theatrical performances from London's West End that stream on National Theatre at Home, so if you're super into theater, or only just discovered the joy of the professionally filmed versions, you should subscribe.
Telly Visions@tellyvisions.org · 5d agoFor people who saw Hadestown and are looking for more pro-shots of live theater, may we direct your attention to National Theater at Home?
I wanted to learn more about how Spotify’s data plays a role in live music for my newest @chicagoreader.com feature. I ended up writing more about Instagram.
Is the Internet panopticon going to ruin live music too? - Chicago Reader
Social media and streaming have changed who can book shows and how. Those new incentives might even convince a local band to play a hot-dog joint.
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It was inevitable that reactionary centrists would turn against harm reduction and call for a return to mass incarceration
The Cities That Said Yes to Drugs
Policies that gave addicts clean needles and places to use drugs were intended to reduce harm. They created a “zombie apocalypse.”
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Wrote about The Simpsons and Little Caesars in the same week, 9-year-old me would be so proud www.avclub.com/simpsons-bes...
5 To Watch: The Simpsons at the movies
5 To Watch: The Simpsons at the movies
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Skarsgård is obviously a great fit for this, but I am now left to wonder about Dev Patel as the Wicker Husband www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Olivia Colman, Dev Patel Team for Twisted Romance Film ‘Wicker’
Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson will direct the project for Topic Studios and Tango, with Black Bear set to open foreign sales at the American Film Market.
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The A.V. Club@avclub.com · 6d agoAlexander Skarsgård is literally built for Olivia Colman's pleasure in first Wicker #trailer. www.avclub.com/alexander-sk...
Asking very important questions about our budget-conscious Spider-Man @avclub.com www.avclub.com/spider-man-b...
Is there any good reason for Spider-Man to eat this much Little Caesars?
Is there any good reason for Spider-Man to eat this much Little Caesars?
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The fact that this Spider-Man doesn't even consider trying to make money off himself via (photo)journalism is both hilarious and painful
Joshua Rivera@jmrivera.bsky.social · last wk.a little bit of personal lore: my culture writing career began with a cranky blog about spider-man. for Fansplaining, I imagine the end of that career, with another blog about spider-man fansplaining.com/what-spider-...
I saw Glen Hansard at Old Town School just this spring, when he was bantering through food poisoning and giving young artists a chance to perform on stage. Such a captivating musician who was always prepared to share the spotlight
Very sad to say that I was laid off yesterday along with a bunch of great @salon.com colleagues My time there was short and busy: I got to write about books and relationships and how much gen AI sucks and people being horny for Frankenstein’s monster Some of my faves are linked below
Today is my last day as Executive Editor at Salon.com. It’s bittersweet, but I'm so grateful for all the opportunities & working with some of the finest people I’ve met. The media landscape is tough right now. Not sure what’s next, but you can email me at hanh.b.nguyen74@gmail.com with leads
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ALT: Cute Kitten Saluting
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Media people! @hanhonymous.bsky.social is truly one of the best editors I have ever worked with -- she's smart, creative, respects her reports and has a deep expertise in all things Culture. She would be a terrific addition to your team. Hire her!
👩🏻💻 Hanhonymous@hanhonymous.bsky.social · last wk.Today is my last day as Executive Editor at Salon.com. It’s bittersweet, but I'm so grateful for all the opportunities & working with some of the finest people I’ve met. The media landscape is tough right now. Not sure what’s next, but you can email me at hanh.b.nguyen74@gmail.com with leads
Not wading into the Odyssey discourse (which I enjoy, even if/precisely because I don't agree with a lot of it) except to say the best part is when it channels A Bronx Tale www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6eZ...
A Bronx tale "Now you cant leave"
YouTube video by Urban soci3ty
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for @gqmagazine.bsky.social, i talked to IMAX projectionists at BFI and IMAX Melbourne about what it takes to run the giant film format (think: manually pouring water into busted cooling systems; avoiding explosions)
‘The Odyssey’ Can’t Be Screened in 70mm IMAX Without Huge, Ancient Projectors. Here’s What It Takes to Keep Them Running
To show Christopher Nolan’s Olympian blockbuster in he hottest film format of the moment, theaters rely on old-school technology—including a PalmPilot or two.
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Almost a year later, we've been able to make up over half of this loss — thanks *entirely* to new subscriptions 🙏— but we still need some help to make up the rest. All it takes to support BWDR is a $29 annual subscription, and in exchange you get full access to everything we've published since 2013!
Bright Wall/Dark Room@brightwalldarkroom.com · 12mo agoReal talk (reel talk?): BWDR recently lost a partnership that covered nearly half our operating budget, so things are suddenly very tough. If what we do has ever meant something to you, or you’ve ever thought about subscribing, now’s the time—it *truly* makes a difference.
Join @avclub.com and @jarrodjones.bsky.social at westeroswatchparty.surf.social to discuss the latest #hotd
Westeros Watch Party by The A.V. Club on Surf
Surf - Your place to talk about all things House Of The Dragon, hosted by The AV Club. Follow along with our recaps here: https://www.avclub.com/search?q=House+of+the+Dragon&t=reviews
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The A.V. Club@avclub.com · last wk.After its blistering first two installments, #HOTD has settled into rhythms that often slow The Dance Of The Dragons to a shuffle. www.avclub.com/house-of-the...
Marvel Studios returned in force to Hall H this weekend, and the vibes were, in a word, sweatier. www.avclub.com/marvel-studi...
Marvel’s biggest Comic-Con reveal was a lack of confidence
The Hall H presentation from Marvel at this year's Comic-Con revealed familiar faces, safe bets, and few surprises.
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Going back to my roots, i.e., writing directly into the CMS
The Trump administration had a problem; most immigrants show up for their court hearings and fight their cases. That's bad for the Trump admin, which wants to rapidly generate removal orders. Enter "mega masters" — rescheduling hearings for days later with no notice but a letter in the mail.
Lauren FitzPatrick@bylaurenfitz.bsky.social · 2w agoChaotic, crowded Chicago immigration mega court hearings are fueling record deportation orders. Come with @adrianacardmag.bsky.social and me into immigration court. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
It may not be a show at The Rivoli, but all of Nirvanna The Band The Show is now on Hulu… and I ranked every episode for The AV Club! www.avclub.com/nirvanna-the...
Every episode of Nirvanna The Band The Show, ranked
Every episode of Nirvanna The Band The Show, ranked
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