Did I just share 18 Manic Street Preachers songs for the hell of it? Yeah, I did. It's really late at night. What're you gonna do about it?
Matt Wedge
@thewedgeserpent.bsky.social
(He/him) Film writer type, bylines at Daily Grindhouse, Neon Splatter, and others; vegetarian, expert on the films of Larry Cohen, former (maybe future) cat herder, library lifer, cancer survivor, Chicagoan. All opinions mine.
When you ask a clearly sarcastic question where it's clear that you know any attempt at an answer will be bullshit... And then someone tries to give you a sincere answer and you feel too bad for that person to kick them or block them, so you just ignore them... Bluesky in a nutshell.
Snap decision at 11:00 at night that I want Italian mushroom sandwiches for lunch the rest of the week, so now we’re simmering down a surprisingly simple, yet delicious, mixture of ingredients.
I have no idea what football game is going on tonight, but everyone seems annoyed that broadcast didn’t show Soundgarden’s halftime show…and, um, how exactly is Soundgarden still doing shows?
Vulture Cinematrix No. 897: Sep 9, 2026 I got 9/9 Correct Score: 2693 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: vulture.com/vulturecinem...
Cinematrix No. 897: September 9, 2026
Can you name an Olivia Wilde or Greta Lee movie with a number or punctuation in the title?
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You guys, Kiley is one of the very few purely positive people I've ever met through social media. She's a great writer and she's constantly lifting others up. She could use a hand. Please help if you're able. Even if it's just sharing the GoFundMe. Thanks!
Rob Dean@neuroticmonkey.bsky.social · last wk.I’m raising funds for @sanshinsoba.bsky.social. She’s an amazing woman dealing with some serious illnesses and costs for treatment. Please give if you can! Sharing the GoFundMe is also great and any/all support is greatly appreciated. gofund.me/c7229e9b5
Vulture Cinematrix No. 896: Sep 8, 2026 I got 9/9 Correct Score: 2694 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: vulture.com/vulturecinem...
Cinematrix No. 896: September 8, 2026
Can you name an Edgar Wright or Lily James movie with double letters in the title?
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I was told last year at a con that I should do more Space Ghost Coast to Coast episodes. I said that it would be impossible seeing that I was the only voice actor left alive. He suggested that I just use ai. I answered him a little loudly, “Oh, so I should just shit on my friends’ memories?”
"people are anthropomorphizing LLMs because they are so astonishingly good at processing human thought and language" people will anthropomorphize a chair if you put the stitches in the right place.
Look, he was pitching really well, but I still don’t get why Counsell continues to try and squeeze an extra inning out of him when he’s clearly gassed. I know the bullpen is shaky as hell, but once Boyd hits 90 pitches, he’s done. That’s it.
Matt Wedge@thewedgeserpent.bsky.social · 3d agoBoyd has looked great today. #Cubs
Man, Contreras has challenged two pitches for the Brewers today that haven’t even been close. At what point do they take away his privilege to do so at will?
Wound up my ride at a bar/pizza place watching the Cubs. Dude came in and sat down about 15 minutes ago, opened a laptop, took out his phone, and has been taking proxy bets for people on sports betting sites while also doing (apparently legal) liquor sales. Hustle culture is stupid.
Chicago, it’s a beautiful day out there. Go for a bike ride, go to the beach, have a drink on a patio. Just get outside.
Everyone who criticized the Manics from the late '80s through to about 2010 for how over-the-top/on-the-nose their lyrics were about fascism rising up and corporations bleeding us all dry really owes them an apology right about now.
Madeley@madeley.bsky.social · 3d agoNo particular reason www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX8s...
It was number one in the UK charts 28 years (and one week) ago, if you want to know how far ahead of the curve the Manics were.
Madeley@madeley.bsky.social · 3d agoNo particular reason www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX8s...
Vulture Cinematrix No. 895: Sep 7, 2026 I got 9/9 Correct Score: 2654 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: vulture.com/vulturecinem...
Cinematrix No. 895: September 7, 2026
Can you name an Oscar-nominated movie starring Julianne Moore?
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Just requested to look at four places. Please, someone tell me this isn't a stupid idea.
Matt Wedge@thewedgeserpent.bsky.social · last wk.Did a deep clean of the apartment tonight and found a realtor I'm gonna work with to buy a place. Not really sure when I decided to become an adult.
I actively detest cringe humor. Like, I literally get angry at it. So Nathan Fielder has clearly never been my cup of tea. But good dog, that Holmes doc might actually be a work of genius...or it could be more of his insufferable schtick, just with a more deserving target. Color me intrigued.
Vulture Cinematrix No. 894: Sep 6, 2026 I got 9/9 Correct Score: 2694 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: vulture.com/vulturecinem...
Cinematrix No. 894: September 6, 2026
Can you name a Hilary Duff or Lindsay Lohan movie rated G to PG-13?
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BRAND NEW LATE! Every week I explore a theme with an hour of human-curated (by me!) music & readings. This week I'm thinking about Labor, I'll read from Eugene V. Debs, tell you about my wacky work history, play the Linda Lindas, DEVO, Paris Paloma, XTC, and more www.mixcloud.com/KOPN/late-wt...
Late w/Taffeta V - Labor by KOPN
This one's all about work - I'll read from Eugene V. Debs on the labor movement, tell you about my own unconventional career path, and play music from the Linda Lindas, DEVO, Paris Paloma, PJ Harvey, ...
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Well, I wasn't gonna watch this anyway because it's stupid and irresponsible to give the WOLF OF WALL STREET treatment to Rupert Murdoch in the first place.
Deadline@deadline.com · 4d ago"There's about 30 seconds of it in our movie," the Oscar winner said about using AI to bring the Kray twins and Margaret Thatcher to life on screen.
It's my Sunday to be librarian in charge this quarter. All the good vibes that things are quiet.