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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 2h

I’ll be honest: Took me awhile to get into BLACK PHONE 2, which doesn’t have the elegant simplicity of the first film and is more of a slow burn.

Having finished it, I believe it to be a wildly ambitious, formally interesting, & emotionally rich sequel.

Bravo to @crobertcargill.bsky.social & co!

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Colin @csanberg.bsky.social · 2d

The Tobolowsky Files is a truly wonderful podcast. Give it a listen if you haven't already.

David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 2d

I was recently made aware that the Tobolowsky Files (my storytelling podcast with Stephen Tobolowsky) was not available on Spotify. As of today, that has now been rectified. open.spotify.com/show/5Pd30EQ...

Spotify – Web Player

open.spotify.com

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Jon Lyus @jonlyus.bsky.social · 1d

This is one of the very best podcasts series out there. Tobo is a master storyteller, and every single episode is rich with life, love and the entertainment industry. A true gift.

David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 2d

I was recently made aware that the Tobolowsky Files (my storytelling podcast with Stephen Tobolowsky) was not available on Spotify. As of today, that has now been rectified. open.spotify.com/show/5Pd30EQ...

Spotify – Web Player

open.spotify.com

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 2d

I was recently made aware that the Tobolowsky Files (my storytelling podcast with Stephen Tobolowsky) was not available on Spotify. As of today, that has now been rectified. open.spotify.com/show/5Pd30EQ...

Spotify – Web Player

open.spotify.com

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 7d

Broadcasting LIVE right now with @amazingspidertalk.com and @patrickklepek.bsky.social to discuss the season 2 finale of PEACEMAKER. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TjN...

Did the 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Finale Stick the Landing?

YouTube video by Decoding TV

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 7d

Sounds like a you problem

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 7d

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, country-music legend Johnny Cash can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength, writes Jon Fasman.

Essay | Can We Finally Give Johnny Cash His Due?

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, the country-music legend can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength.

on.wsj.com

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 7d

I went to experience THE MATRIX in "Shared Reality" at Cosm in Los Angeles. This is what happened. youtu.be/ovAla6yd4xU

'The Matrix' Shared Reality at Cosm Review - Is It Worth It?

YouTube video by David Chen

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 7d

I went to experience THE MATRIX in "Shared Reality" at Cosm in Los Angeles. This is what happened. youtu.be/ovAla6yd4xU

'The Matrix' Shared Reality at Cosm Review - Is It Worth It?

YouTube video by David Chen

youtu.be

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 8d

Ali and Anton: Who?
Madison and Joe: Joe needs actual help and shouldn’t be on the show
Annie and Nick: This relationship is a ticking time bomb and the only question is when it will go off.

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 8d

My thoughts on the latest episodes of LOVE IS BLIND:
Megan and Jordan: hot take - you shouldn’t go on controversial dating shows if you have a kid.
Kalybriah and Edmond: Absolute disaster pairing. Edmond is not what this woman is looking for or needs.

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 8d

I think it looks pretty good for a phone but I guess you don’t and that’s fine!

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 9d

My movie played at a film festival. I made a vlog about it! Shot completely on iPhone. youtu.be/AMCDWFsMH-8

My movie played at a film festival

YouTube video by David Chen

youtu.be

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 8d

TRON: ARES is total nonsense. The script and characters are total dogshit. Sure does look pretty though! The Lightcycle stuff is legit. And the score fuckin RIPS.

If you treat it as a “Listening Party for the New NIN Album with Pretty Pictures” it’s possible to have a very good time with this.

a person is riding a red motorcycle with africanrabbit written on the bottom right

ALT: a person is riding a red motorcycle with africanrabbit written on the bottom right

media.tenor.com

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 9d

My movie played at a film festival. I made a vlog about it! Shot completely on iPhone. youtu.be/AMCDWFsMH-8

My movie played at a film festival

YouTube video by David Chen

youtu.be

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 9d

A wonderful video about the unseen artistry of VFX from @adamlancegarcia.bsky.social and @tvaziri.com.

Send this to anyone who says VFX doesn’t look as good as it used to. youtu.be/ERKEsIzTFas?...

ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair

YouTube video by Vanity Fair

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 10d

Extremely special night seeing my movie THE PRIMARY INSTINCT projected in a theater with a live audience. People laughed and cried! It was beautiful.

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 10d

Prepare to have your mind changed.

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 10d

Here’s 100 mins of analysis on the first 6 episodes of Love Is Blind season 9 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Love Is Blind S9 Eps 1-6 - A Season of Overcompensation

Podcast Episode · Decoding TV Presents: Decoding Reality · 10/04/2025 · 1h 37m

podcasts.apple.com

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 11d

Excellent piece.

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 12d

Here is 100 minutes of analysis on the first six episodes of LOVE IS BLIND season 9. Enjoy! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Love Is Blind S9 Eps 1-6 - A Season of Overcompensation

Podcast Episode · Decoding TV Presents: Decoding Reality · 10/04/2025 · 1h 37m

podcasts.apple.com

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 12d

Picked up a Shure MV7+ mic to use on the road and gotta say this thing sounds amazing and is very easy to use. I wish the mute button was easier to access and I don’t love that you need to use the Shure Motiv app to get the best results. Otherwise tho, big fan.

The shure mv7+ mic with a laptop in the background

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 12d

Subscribe here and we will discuss it podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Decoding TV Presents: Decoding Reality

TV Reviews Podcast · Updated Monthly · In Decoding Reality, amazing co-hosts from around the internet analyze the latest and greatest reality TV shows.Decoding Reality is a Decoding TV podcast. Hosted...

podcasts.apple.com

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 12d

LOVE IS BLIND season 9 on Netflix is not a trainwreck. That’s because the word trainwreck is not adequate to denote how horrific this is. This is a full-on natural disaster, like a Kaiju-laid waste-to-the-city type deal.

This show has proven that it no longer has any redeeming value whatsoever.

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 13d

I’m in LA for the next few days. If we are mutuals and you want to connect, hit me up and we can try to make something happen.

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 14d

Me before watching this season of LOVE IS BLIND: Wow the near-total lack of Asian representation on this show is really disappointing.

Me after watching this season of LOVE IS BLIND:

a man is sitting on the floor with the words `` not like this . ''

ALT: a man is sitting on the floor with the words `` not like this . ''

media.tenor.com

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