Ariel Fisher
@arielfisher.com
Freelance writer for hire
Former news editor at /Film, editor of Shudder's The Bite, managing editor at FANGORIA mag. Bylines Nerdist, Rue Morgue, CBC Comedy, et al
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👾 arielfisher.com
📨 [email protected]
Former news editor at /Film, editor of Shudder's The Bite, managing editor at FANGORIA mag. Bylines Nerdist, Rue Morgue, CBC Comedy, et al
💍 @jonathanbarkan.bsky.social
👾 arielfisher.com
📨 [email protected]
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Decided to upload the entire 60 Minutes segment in today's newsletter. Let's see how long it lasts. www.readtpa.com/p/watch-the-...
Watch the 60 Minutes Segment CBS Didn't Want You to See
A Canadian affiliate accidentally posted the segment Bari Weiss killed. It's just a normal 60 Minutes report, which is exactly the problem.
www.readtpa.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Decided to upload the entire 60 Minutes segment in today's newsletter. Let's see how long it lasts. www.readtpa.com/p/watch-the-...
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I love a new meme format
December 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I love a new meme format
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Incredibly sad to hear about James Ransone, an extremely talented actor who made every film and TV series more beautiful, from THE WIRE to SINISTER and beyond.
a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed
media.tenor.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Incredibly sad to hear about James Ransone, an extremely talented actor who made every film and TV series more beautiful, from THE WIRE to SINISTER and beyond.
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Sometimes you work with cast or crew just once. Other times you make 5 movies with the same person. So instead of saying goodbye, on the last day of shooting, many of us say “See you on the next one.”
Today, I don’t want to say goodbye, so let me just say, PJ, my friend, see you on the next one.
Today, I don’t want to say goodbye, so let me just say, PJ, my friend, see you on the next one.
December 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Sometimes you work with cast or crew just once. Other times you make 5 movies with the same person. So instead of saying goodbye, on the last day of shooting, many of us say “See you on the next one.”
Today, I don’t want to say goodbye, so let me just say, PJ, my friend, see you on the next one.
Today, I don’t want to say goodbye, so let me just say, PJ, my friend, see you on the next one.
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They’re actually redacting Trump’s name AFTER the release.
🚨 The DOJ appears to have redacted Donald Trump’s name from the allegations made in this exhibit in the Epstein files.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
December 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
They’re actually redacting Trump’s name AFTER the release.
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Once when we wanted to show the ineffectual dithering of The Good Place Committee, we had one of them say, "There are rules, procedures. This is The Good Place -- we can't just *do stuff.*" We almost didn't include it, because we thought it was a little on the nose.
WELKER: Massie and Khanna say they are looking at options including impeachment and contempt for DOJ officials. Would you support those steps?
KAINE: I think that's premature
KAINE: I think that's premature
December 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Once when we wanted to show the ineffectual dithering of The Good Place Committee, we had one of them say, "There are rules, procedures. This is The Good Place -- we can't just *do stuff.*" We almost didn't include it, because we thought it was a little on the nose.
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Toronto's Official Plan strikes again!
December 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Toronto's Official Plan strikes again!
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ICE whistles work.
The horns and whistles work
What it's like to watch community activists stand up to a Border Patrol raid.
www.motherjones.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
ICE whistles work.
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Makes me proud every time!
Did you know we’re shipping whistles anywhere in the US? Email whistlerequests [at] proton [dot] me for your free 3D printed whistles. We’ve sent over 30,000 so far in December!
Did you know we’re shipping whistles anywhere in the US? Email whistlerequests [at] proton [dot] me for your free 3D printed whistles. We’ve sent over 30,000 so far in December!
December 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Makes me proud every time!
Did you know we’re shipping whistles anywhere in the US? Email whistlerequests [at] proton [dot] me for your free 3D printed whistles. We’ve sent over 30,000 so far in December!
Did you know we’re shipping whistles anywhere in the US? Email whistlerequests [at] proton [dot] me for your free 3D printed whistles. We’ve sent over 30,000 so far in December!
It's almost like you shouldn't enter into a verbal contract with or trust people who lie about everything, all the time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Justice Dept. Won’t Meet Friday Deadline to Release All Epstein Files
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's almost like you shouldn't enter into a verbal contract with or trust people who lie about everything, all the time.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Every time I think "I'm not going to cry" at the end of Return of the King I'm proven wrong.
Making art with other people is a magical experience when it works. This trilogy is a testament to that by virtue of its production.
Making art with other people is a magical experience when it works. This trilogy is a testament to that by virtue of its production.
a young man with red hair is wearing a hooded cape and a scarf around his neck .
Alt: a young man with red hair is wearing a hooded cape around his neck. He is crying while trying to smile.
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Every time I think "I'm not going to cry" at the end of Return of the King I'm proven wrong.
Making art with other people is a magical experience when it works. This trilogy is a testament to that by virtue of its production.
Making art with other people is a magical experience when it works. This trilogy is a testament to that by virtue of its production.
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KIM: Have you had a convo w/POTUS about using the FCC to go after critics?
CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations
K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies?
C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals
K: The easy answer is 'no'
CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations
K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies?
C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals
K: The easy answer is 'no'
December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
KIM: Have you had a convo w/POTUS about using the FCC to go after critics?
CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations
K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies?
C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals
K: The easy answer is 'no'
CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations
K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies?
C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals
K: The easy answer is 'no'
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This is an important moment, and we need to explain to the public why it's important.
An agency with the power to decide who gets to broadcast is supposed to be independent from the president so it won't abuse that power. If it's not, then we are letting the president seize the power to censor.
An agency with the power to decide who gets to broadcast is supposed to be independent from the president so it won't abuse that power. If it's not, then we are letting the president seize the power to censor.
LUHAN: Is the FCC an independent agency?
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
December 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is an important moment, and we need to explain to the public why it's important.
An agency with the power to decide who gets to broadcast is supposed to be independent from the president so it won't abuse that power. If it's not, then we are letting the president seize the power to censor.
An agency with the power to decide who gets to broadcast is supposed to be independent from the president so it won't abuse that power. If it's not, then we are letting the president seize the power to censor.
Canadian travel to the US is down 40% in the last year, which tracks. But Canadians are still traveling.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
Travel to the U.S. down 40 per cent over last year: Flight Centre
Many Canadians are continuing to avoid travel to the United States due to trade tensions, tariffs and other economic factors.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Canadian travel to the US is down 40% in the last year, which tracks. But Canadians are still traveling.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
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It has come to my attention that some of you may know a few frustrated, overworked, stressed out creative sweeties who are too hard on themselves and who deserve a little treat this holiday season. SaraBenincasa.com/Books
November 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
It has come to my attention that some of you may know a few frustrated, overworked, stressed out creative sweeties who are too hard on themselves and who deserve a little treat this holiday season. SaraBenincasa.com/Books
Informative and funny, a thread to brighten your day.
A thread of how to say “nobody asked you” from around the world, starting with this one…
A Lithuanian way of telling someone to mind their own business is ne tavo kiaulės, ne tavo pupos. It means “not your pigs, not your beans.”
A Lithuanian way of telling someone to mind their own business is ne tavo kiaulės, ne tavo pupos. It means “not your pigs, not your beans.”
December 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Informative and funny, a thread to brighten your day.
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A thread of how to say “nobody asked you” from around the world, starting with this one…
A Lithuanian way of telling someone to mind their own business is ne tavo kiaulės, ne tavo pupos. It means “not your pigs, not your beans.”
A Lithuanian way of telling someone to mind their own business is ne tavo kiaulės, ne tavo pupos. It means “not your pigs, not your beans.”
December 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A thread of how to say “nobody asked you” from around the world, starting with this one…
A Lithuanian way of telling someone to mind their own business is ne tavo kiaulės, ne tavo pupos. It means “not your pigs, not your beans.”
A Lithuanian way of telling someone to mind their own business is ne tavo kiaulės, ne tavo pupos. It means “not your pigs, not your beans.”
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Year-end tributes tend to honor the famous. I'm thinking of A'millah Currie, 2, and Darnell Currie Jr., 9.
In February, their mom sought help from Detroit's homeless response system. No one called back. Shelter beds were available.
The kids died of carbon monoxide in the van they were living in.
In February, their mom sought help from Detroit's homeless response system. No one called back. Shelter beds were available.
The kids died of carbon monoxide in the van they were living in.
December 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Year-end tributes tend to honor the famous. I'm thinking of A'millah Currie, 2, and Darnell Currie Jr., 9.
In February, their mom sought help from Detroit's homeless response system. No one called back. Shelter beds were available.
The kids died of carbon monoxide in the van they were living in.
In February, their mom sought help from Detroit's homeless response system. No one called back. Shelter beds were available.
The kids died of carbon monoxide in the van they were living in.
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My last international horror round-up of 2025 for @fangoria.bsky.social is live! I've been doing these for three years now and it has helped me discover so many interesting international titles that might otherwise have slipped under my radar. Check it out if you wanna do the same! ✈️🌏
Norwegian kaiju clashes, time-loop terror from the UK, blasphemous Swedish miracles—and so much more. Follow in Santa's footsteps and travel around the world with these new and upcoming releases.
8 New International Horror Films To Unwrap This December
Norwegian kaiju clashes, time-loop terror from the UK, blasphemous Swedish miracles—and so much more. Follow in Santa's footsteps and travel around the world with these new and upcoming releases.
dlvr.it
December 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
My last international horror round-up of 2025 for @fangoria.bsky.social is live! I've been doing these for three years now and it has helped me discover so many interesting international titles that might otherwise have slipped under my radar. Check it out if you wanna do the same! ✈️🌏
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“Oh you mean THIS gate key.”
“I’m just as God made me, sir.”
“I had some more fried food for lunch.”
Even the throwaway lines by day players in Rob Reiner movies landed. He delighted in everything.
“I’m just as God made me, sir.”
“I had some more fried food for lunch.”
Even the throwaway lines by day players in Rob Reiner movies landed. He delighted in everything.
December 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
“Oh you mean THIS gate key.”
“I’m just as God made me, sir.”
“I had some more fried food for lunch.”
Even the throwaway lines by day players in Rob Reiner movies landed. He delighted in everything.
“I’m just as God made me, sir.”
“I had some more fried food for lunch.”
Even the throwaway lines by day players in Rob Reiner movies landed. He delighted in everything.
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when harry met sally is one of the best movies ever made and this monologue shaped the way i think about love and relationships and i am PROUD TO ADMIT THAT
One of my favorite Rob Reiner anecdotes is that he was inspired to change the original ending of When Harry Met Sally after meeting Michele Singer, resulting in one of the best all-time rom-coms.
When Harry Met Sally Ending Scene
YouTube video by Anthony Rocco Amaru
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
when harry met sally is one of the best movies ever made and this monologue shaped the way i think about love and relationships and i am PROUD TO ADMIT THAT
How did the murder of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner become about him?
December 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
How did the murder of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner become about him?
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For better or worse, public figures are judged when they die — their character, contributions, beliefs. It's undeniable that millions have mourned Rob Reiner's tragic death, celebrating his talent and contributions. I suspect when a certain public figure kicks the bucket, sentiments wont be the same
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
For better or worse, public figures are judged when they die — their character, contributions, beliefs. It's undeniable that millions have mourned Rob Reiner's tragic death, celebrating his talent and contributions. I suspect when a certain public figure kicks the bucket, sentiments wont be the same
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People keep sharing Rob Reiner’s incredible run of movies. Back in 2014 we pitched him the idea of just going through them all, trying to find a through line, and he was all for it. Anyway if interested here’s Rob Reiner on all his movies up through then screencrush.com/rob-reiner-c...
Rob Reiner Explains Why There's No Such Thing as a 'Rob Reiner Movie'
It's a product of a very, very confuse, twisted mind, jokes Rob Reiner when he's asked why it's so hard to peg him down as a filmmaker. When you hear the name Martin Scorsese associated with a film (w...
screencrush.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
People keep sharing Rob Reiner’s incredible run of movies. Back in 2014 we pitched him the idea of just going through them all, trying to find a through line, and he was all for it. Anyway if interested here’s Rob Reiner on all his movies up through then screencrush.com/rob-reiner-c...
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Wrote a celebration of Rob Reiner's features through tears this morning. I talked about how his movies taught a generation of film lovers how to feel while reminding us why life is worth living. It's free over at The Film Maven.
thefilmmaven.com/rob-reiner-t...
thefilmmaven.com/rob-reiner-t...
Rob Reiner Taught a Generation What Movie Magic Was
I shouldn't be writing this post now, under these circumstances, but I am
thefilmmaven.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Wrote a celebration of Rob Reiner's features through tears this morning. I talked about how his movies taught a generation of film lovers how to feel while reminding us why life is worth living. It's free over at The Film Maven.
thefilmmaven.com/rob-reiner-t...
thefilmmaven.com/rob-reiner-t...