I can’t believe FIFA killed Mitch McConnell tonight in Belgium (I just woke up)
Ben Gierhart
@lunarcrescendo.bsky.social
My name is Ben Gierhart, and I am a writer, theater artist, and lifelong student based in Louisville, KY. I'm also on Mastodon: https://zirk.us/@LunarCrescendo
I’ll miss TV Time dearly. Finally exported, converted, and imported all my data to @serializdapp.bsky.social! Catch me on there if you’d like. 📺
On our Independence Day, I really should root for France in the World Cup. But I like an underdog and the latino in me is winning out. Go Paraguay! ⚽️
“Gay Man Loves Madonna, More at 11.” But the new album is incredible. 🎧
Texting a friend about the exciting upcoming matchups while listening to the new Madonna really feels like I’ve leveled up. ⚽️
There was an overnight power outage in the neighborhood of my favorite local coffee shop, and have to have *gasp* hot coffee.
I had time to watch a soccer game today, and it was a lot of fun! www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...
USMNT beats Australia, soars into World Cup knockout stage; How’d they do it without Pulisic? (Gift Article)
The Americans are into the round of 32 and could be group winners already if things break their way later Friday. Our writers break it down
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📽️ Masters of the Universe: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ boxd.it/ePc4V1
A ★★★ review of Masters of the Universe (2026)
Some of the jokes are duds and some moments are heavy-handed, but there’s also a care for the source material, a unique visual aesthetic that could only come from Travis Knight, and a heartfelt quest ...
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Why yes, I did just return from the theater with my male partner and my mom… why do you ask?
Was Jane Don’t talking about Crystal Envy the whole time? #DragRace
Just started reading Dungeon Crawler Carl, and my mental casting for Carl is Mason Gooding.
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I didn’t know I could still feel this level of joy. I am so seated for this. variety.com/2026/tv/news...
‘Animorphs’ TV Series in Development at Disney+, Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
An "Animorphs" TV series is in early development at Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively.
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Thought that just occurred to me: This is the year I turn 38, and after that point, I’ll have been out longer than I was in. Feels pretty good.
If you’re curious to check this out: I got to be a guest on a podcast recently about the Studio Ghibli film “When Marnie Was There.” It was a blast. Thanks for having me, @ettletodd.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
When Marnie Was There w/ Ben Gierhart (Studio Ghibli, Episode 27)
Podcast Episode · The Complete Catalog · March 20 · 1h 29m
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Bingo Bronson looks like it holds the universe in its maw.
I think this was the first year that the Best Picture winner didn’t really connect with me much. I thought One Battle After Another had some funny moments in it but it didn’t stand out to me otherwise. And this is coming from a P.T. Anderson fan. 🤷🏼♂️
That joke on Abbott Elementary about The Santa Clause “I’m not really into body horror” is so shockingly spot on that it might explain why that’s my favorite Christmas movie.
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I hate to be that guy, but I think if you think Sinners and From Dusk till Dawn are “the same exact movie,” you fundamentally didn’t understand either movie.
More Pokopia adventures today. Meeting legendaries is appropriately epic while still maintaining the game’s charm.
I got to see penguins today so not a bad start to the week
Finally watching One Battle After Another. This scene is exactly what it sounds like when my mom is on the phone with Swiss Colony.
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Garf wanted to be on the counter so bad (he’s not allowed).
When thrifting or antiquing, I have a thing where I wait a day or two to see if I still want the thing I like, then I go back and get it. If it’s still there, that’s how I know it’s “fate.” Magical thinking but that’s how I control my impulse buys. Anyway, these espresso cups are mine now. ☕️
Mike and I are watching the new episode of Shrinking. There is a gay guy telling his straight father that he had a baby. Hilarity ensued at our house from this joke: