I'm neither Christian nor Jewish, but it's easy to wonder whether Spielberg is questioning the story of the resurrection and its ability to empower a system of belief. But he certainly hopes that absolute proof of a higher power would unite us. But then, he stopped short of that, it seems.

Theo Ward@theoward.bsky.social · 1h ago

I recognize what Spielberg was trying to do with Disclosure Day. But his last hope of generating real-world rumination on those topics relied on his comparison to ancient religious belief, and that his film actually presents proof of extraterrestrial visitation.

I recognize what Spielberg was trying to do with Disclosure Day. But his last hope of generating real-world rumination on those topics relied on his comparison to ancient religious belief, and that his film actually presents proof of extraterrestrial visitation.

Just saw the interview today, and my jaw hit the floor when Miller's defense was to draw comparisons with the famously-adjudicated abuser in-chief.

#TuckFrump@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · yesterday

Max Miller draws damning comparison during defiant CNN interview: 'He was resilient' #RawStory

I burst out laughing when a lead character in Disclosure Day started running around, breathlessly asking, "Why am I doing this?!" I mean, good question. I had the same question by the third act.

Yes to this. The story-telling was abysmal by Spielberg standards. And I still don't know who the fuck Colin Firth was supposed to be playing.

Jeff VanderMeer@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 2w ago

Honestly, I was kind of shocked at how bad Disclosure Day looked, how bad the script was, and how stupid the chases were.

Watched Spielberg's latest, Disclosure Day. Meant to be sort of a full-circle film for his main cinematic themes, but oddly disappointing. It just doesn't gel in a number of ways.

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Ray Bradbury read by Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy reads two of Ray Bradbury's classic stories from THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES.1. THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS2. USHER IIThese recordings were originally released on Caedmon Records (TC 1466).

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Today, August 4, 2026, is the setting of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” about a fully automated house continuing on after the family who lived there and the world around it died in a nuclear blast.

People are rightly characterizing this as right-wing bs. I worked in econ. development aid for multilateral agencies for a long time, and can guarantee that neoliberalism is nearly as bad, a core belief being "if it [the assistance on offer] costs them next to nothing, then it'll be valued as such."

USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 2d ago

Opinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.

Some people hold disdain for the idea of a "comfort watch." Before Covid, I would have been dismissive. Now I find that having a background filled with a story that I really enjoy is nearly as conducive to music in allowing that part of my brain that needs to chew things over and figure stuff out.

Wait until he finds out about Spain's solar arrays. But then, he already hates them.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 2d ago

Trump: Any country with windmills is a loser, OK?

This is so correct, and yet the US will be made to believe a stolen mid-term is because "base."

Brant Reeves@bireeves95.bsky.social · 2d ago

And they mocked President Biden’s stutter…..

Really enjoyed Spider-man: Brand New Day. Nice to see it return to just being a New York story. However, my brain glitched when Frank Castle said "kilometer" instead of "mile" in the big climax. Anyone else clock this?

Simply trading one imbecilic distraction for another. Amazing, but nothing at all to do with governance.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 5d ago

🚨 BREAKING: The DOJ is moving to dismiss the indictment against David Hearn in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case and is admitting the damage was the result of a flawed, botched installation job, not vandalism.

Literally went on a hunt across London for this, and finally found a couple of tubs. Aside from the fan thing, it's really delicious!

Stephanie@bookfrolic.bsky.social · last wk.

My summer is complete! Finally got my hands on some Kawartha Dairy The Tragically Chip! I can’t wait to dig in! 😍🍨

Of course, this headline is horrific bullshit.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 6d ago

Earlier this year, President Trump created the Board of Peace, an international organization that was initially aimed at resolving the long-running war in Gaza. This week, Mr. Trump said it had reached an agreement for Hamas to begin disarming in the Gaza Strip.

Spain has a history of tackling problems on a grand scale. Look at the vast greenhouse growing region around El Ejido on Spain's south coast, which you can literally see from space. It has its problems, but it is largely Europe's fruit and veg basket.

@alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 6d ago

#Spain combination of high solar irradiance, large available land, and aggressive #renewable auction programs has made it one of Europe's fastest-growing solar markets. #Solar regularly sets the marginal price in Spain's electricity market — meaning that when the sun shines, prices fall toward zero.

True, it would be. But the confounding thing is that this surprises anyone. He is, and has always, acted exactly as his mentor taught him. He, in turn, has taught his cabinet cronies and much of the GOP the exact same thing.

Julie@okie1962.bsky.social · 7d ago

I think it would be more impressive to count how many times he tells the truth.

The extremely wealthy have been pushing this idea for a long time. And corporations like Shopify operate above intl borders. The worrisome thing here, is that the ground is being laid in Canada for these desires to be stated out loud.

Rachel Gilmore@rachelgilmore.bsky.social · last wk.

Very cool that Shopify’s CEO thinks the poor should have far less of a vote than the rich. Still worth that ad read money, folks?

Everyone in this hearing sounds like they have rabies—raving, frothing imbeciles.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

Moreno to Fauci: "Who the fuck did you think you were?"

Also, I'm mystified by the elimination of the Phaeacians and Nausicaa. No action set pieces there, I guess. Haven't read her critique yet, but I'm guessing Emily Wilson took issue with that.

Theo Ward@theoward.bsky.social · last wk.

Just finished watching The Odyssey. My initial take is that Samantha Morton can kiss goodbye the idea of ever hosting a dinner party again.

Also, poor, missing Hephaestus...exiled yet again.

Theo Ward@theoward.bsky.social · last wk.

Just finished watching The Odyssey. My initial take is that Samantha Morton can kiss goodbye the idea of ever hosting a dinner party again.

Also, Ancient Greece was a lot louder than I realized.

Theo Ward@theoward.bsky.social · last wk.

Just finished watching The Odyssey. My initial take is that Samantha Morton can kiss goodbye the idea of ever hosting a dinner party again.

I had prior knowledge of this launch, and have been waiting for the shit to hit the fan. This could be a colossal social media misstep.

Dexerto@dexerto.bsky.social · last wk.

Tim Hortons is launching a Harry Potter-themed menu that even comes with a Golden Snitch holder It includes Golden Snitch Timbits, Hogwarts House donuts, and a Patronus drink that changes color with a stir wand

Just finished watching The Odyssey. My initial take is that Samantha Morton can kiss goodbye the idea of ever hosting a dinner party again.

Hahahaha. Real.

McSweeney's@mcsweeneys.net · 2w ago

"My next book project rests at the intersection of two roads 0.3 of a mile southwest of my university because I threw the unfinished fifteen-page manuscript out of my car window as I drove to the local dive bar to drown out the nagging internal monologue of my imposter syndrome."

Yes, completely unbelievable.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

Trump: "We're delivering the largest precriccpppp--- prescription drug prices cuts in the history of our country, with differences of even 600 percent. Nobody can believe it."

I recently had a really wonderful experience in a guided reading of Emily Wilson's translation (which I love) with the journal, A Public Space, so her film review is fascinating, while her conclusions are not surprising.

EMILY WILSON@emilyrcwilson.bsky.social · last wk.

I wrote about the Nolan Odyssey for the LRB. I'll summarize some of my main points below, in case you don't feel like reading all that. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

If there was ever any doubt, the Gordie Howe Bridge fiasco proves it: You can't trust Trump's America, or any deal within this administration's orbit. thewalrus.ca/the-gordie-h...

The Gordie Howe Bridge Is What American Betrayal Looks Like | The Walrus

Canada spent billions on the crossing. Trump turned it into a shakedown

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The Fourth Estate is dead.

Dan Diamond@ddiamond.bsky.social · 2w ago

Remarkable camera angle of President Trump as he listens to Wall Street Journal reporters receiving an award for their investigation into Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — which they pursued despite Trump’s threats and lawsuit.