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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 2d

It's time again as a notable Italian-American to note Christopher Columbus was an absolute piece of shit human who didn't land anywhere near this actual country so why the fuck should he stop the mail for the whole day

Anyway, Happy Indigenous People's Day, y'all

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jeremy hunt @jehu.bsky.social · 12d

Dear listener, it is once again Bandcamp Friday. I've updated the Philip K. Discs store with a bunch of rad stuff: new preorders, prints, mystery boxes, and a book about noise rock.

Here's a quick thread about all of it...

Philip K. Discs

Through a label darkly...

philipkdiscs.bandcamp.com

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It's The Weekend 😌 @craigweekend.bsky.social · 26d

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

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Noel Murder-y @noelmu.bsky.social · 28d

What's great about 1960s movies is that you'll be watching some hard-hitting psychological drama about the grim realities of everyday life and society and it'll have a title like TOO MANY POTATOES or A BUTTERFLY IS A RAINBOW.

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Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · 29d

If you read this thread and feel moved to action, I would deeply appreciate it. There are two of these left, and then the offer's completely closed.

Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · Sep 10

Hi. I'm moving my newsletters from Substack to Ghost right now, and it's not cheap. I'm offering a few Lifetime Subscription packages right now, before the move, and these may seem pricey, but the ultimate savings to you are going to be profound.

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Chris Voss @belownirvana.bsky.social · Sep 15

Coming out of hibernation to mention how good both these films were, and how great @screendrafts.bsky.social has been in furthering the conversation around so many different films. This episode was my attempt to say thanks and acknowledge how vital the whole online film community is.

Disco Bones @joncinemadual.bsky.social · Sep 15

This month’s episode of Cinema Dual with @belownirvana.bsky.social is out now. We’re talking about a couple of movies we wanted to watch after listening to Screen Drafts. cinemadual.com/2025/09/14/e...

Episode 69 – Screen Drafts

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris talk about a couple of movies inspired by their love of the Screen Drafts podcast.

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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · Sep 13

Cinemonster, creator of the popular Hooptober horror list challenge, shares his favorite horror deep cuts with us. Are you joining Hooptober 12?

See the list on Horrorville: boxd.it/OkEsg

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Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · Sep 8

I'm getting ready to finalize my move from Substack to Ghost. Before I do, I'm going to offer a Lifetime Subscription Deal for the next five days. This is going to be the last time you can get the work for this price. I'm going to have to raise the rates when I move. Gonna be a good deal.

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Disco Bones @joncinemadual.bsky.social · Aug 30

Cinema Dual’s Choose the Sword series on the Lone Wolf and Cub movies comes to an end today. Read @belownirvana.bsky.social and I’s final piece here. cinemadual.com/2025/08/30/c...

Choose The Sword – Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974)

Choose The Sword takes a (brief) look at the film series Lone Wolf and Cub. Twice a month, Jon and Chris share their impressions of each film, both on its own terms and its intersection in the Cine…

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Chris Voss @belownirvana.bsky.social · Aug 27

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SCREAM Drafts @screendrafts.bsky.social · Aug 26

It's been ONE WEEK since the Legends' MOVIES II: THE UNDRAFTED MEGA DRAFT was released in the Screen Drafts Booster Club.

If you're one of elite listeners who has already enjoyed all 11.5 hours, congratulations!

Please accept this exclusive badge, and repost it proudly!

A badge graphic that reads Movies II: The Undrafted Week One Listener

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Disco Bones @joncinemadual.bsky.social · Aug 15

Cinema Dual’s Choose the Sword series reaches its penultimate entry with Lone Wolf and Cub - Baby Cart in the Land of Demons. Read @belownirvana.bsky.social and I’s thoughts here. cinemadual.com/2025/08/15/c...

Choose The Sword – Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973)

Choose The Sword takes a (brief) look at the film series Lone Wolf and Cub. Twice a month, Jon and Chris share their impressions of each film, both on its own terms and its intersection in the Cine…

cinemadual.com

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · Aug 7

I had a great time talking to @larsenonfilm.bsky.social about carrying on one of the traditions of Roger Ebert, communal film criticism, where an audience spends four days examining a single movie:

www.rogerebert.com/mzs/josh-lar...

Josh Larsen on the Return of Cinema Interruptus | MZS | Roger Ebert

Matt Zoller Seitz speaks to Josh Larsen about the upcoming Cinema Interruptus presentation of Robert Altman's The Player.

www.rogerebert.com

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Nine Circles @ninecirclesblog.bsky.social · Jul 22

hey all, anyone wanna do some metal writin', castin' and/or skeetin' with some of the people in the world? hit us up!

ninecircles.co/join-nine-ci...

Join our team! Nine Circles is looking for writers!

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Disco Bones @joncinemadual.bsky.social · Jul 28

This month’s episode of Cinema Dual is out now. @belownirvana.bsky.social gave me the month off so that he and returning guest @highter.bsky.social could gush about The Three (and Four) Musketeers. cinemadual.com/2025/07/28/e...

Episode 67 – Swashbucklers II With Erik Highter

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Erik Highter returns to talk with Chris about some more swashbuckling movies.

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Erik Highter @highter.bsky.social · Jul 28

Buckle your swash, fuckos!

Disco Bones @joncinemadual.bsky.social · Jul 28

This month’s episode of Cinema Dual is out now. @belownirvana.bsky.social gave me the month off so that he and returning guest @highter.bsky.social could gush about The Three (and Four) Musketeers. cinemadual.com/2025/07/28/e...

Episode 67 – Swashbucklers II With Erik Highter

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Erik Highter returns to talk with Chris about some more swashbuckling movies.

cinemadual.com

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Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · Jul 27

I'm extending this to Monday. I still have a number of subscriptions I need to sell. You could support my work and possibly win some free 4Ks!

Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · Jul 25

I'm going to be running a subscription drive this weekend. I need to sell a certain number of annual subscriptions, which are a discount off the month-to-month cost. It's urgent, and I'm going to throw in some random incentives.

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Nine Circles @ninecirclesblog.bsky.social · Jul 26

The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 398 (07.26.2025)

The 9C Playlist is all about Mr. John Michael Osbourne this week, so dig the tunes and rest in peace, Ozzy.

The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 398 (07.26.2025)

The 9C Playlist is all about Mr. John Michael Osbourne this week, so dig the tunes and rest in peace, Ozzy.

ninecircles.co

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Chris Voss @belownirvana.bsky.social · Jul 19

Breaking social media silence to comment how much I love this song, and that - though I love them all - Time’s Up is the best Living Colour album.

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Michael H. Weber @mhweber.bsky.social · Jul 13

the only good news right now

Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Jul 13

Criterion — founded in 1984 — is courting a "new audience of cinephiles” via streaming.

And it’s working.

Criterion Channel “has grown steadily” — and created a "low-churn subscriber base” that has "eclipsed the company’s physical media business”.

www.fastcompany.com/91349048/how... #FilmSky

How Criterion turned its film archives into a streaming powerhouse

The Criterion Channel refuses to employ Netflix-style algorithmic programming. That choice has courted a whole new audience of cinephiles.

www.fastcompany.com

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Disco Bones @joncinemadual.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Choose the Sword series on Cinema Dual with @belownirvana.bsky.social continues. This time we’re covering an entry with a few new gadgets but not much else.

cinemadual.com/2025/06/30/c...

Choose The Sword – Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

Choose The Sword takes a (brief) look at the film series Lone Wolf and Cub. Twice a month, Jon and Chris share their impressions of each film, both on its own terms and its intersection in the Cine…

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Burning Ambulance (website/newsletter/record label) @burningambulance.bsky.social · Jun 25

This album is REALLY GOOD. For fans of Endless Boogie, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Grand Funk Railroad, Broomdusters (Japanese heavy psych blues), etc.

silvercurrent.bsky.social @silvercurrent.bsky.social · Jun 25

ORCUTT SHELLEY MILLER debut LP out Sept 5th.

Listen to “A Star Is Born” & order now on Lp, Cd & digital, including handmade & special edition vinyl: orcuttshelleymiller.bandcamp.com/album/orcutt...

Orcutt Shelley Miller ON TOUR: linktr.ee/orcuttshelle...

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Miles Howard @milesperhoward.bsky.social · Jun 25

This is a Hall of Fame reader comment on a very reactionary op-ed about Zohran Mamdani's victory that was published in my local paper today.

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Disco Bones @joncinemadual.bsky.social · Jun 24

This month’s episode of Cinema Dual with @belownirvana.bsky.social is out now. We’re talking about Jafar Panahi’s early films. cinemadual.com/2025/06/22/e...

Episode 66 – Jafar Panahi

On this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris take a look at a pair of movies from Iranian director Jafar Panahi.

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Matt Golden 🏳️‍🌈 @emgolden.bsky.social · Jun 22

It is 1991. I am living through a Gulf War against Iraq that US leaders promise will bring lasting peace to the region.

It is 2003. I am living through a Gulf War against Iraq that US leaders promise will bring lasting peace to the region.

It is 2025. I am living through a Gulf War against Iraq th

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“It’s all for you, Damian” Masterson @dtmasterson.bsky.social · May 15

Got one and it’s the internet’s best bargain.

Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · May 14

I've got three Lifetime Memberships to sell. That gives you both of my newsletters, a big bundle of freebies I send you, and a secret perk that has delighted every single person who's bought one so far. There are only three spots available, though!

drewmcweeny.com/pulp-popcorn...

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP — Drew McWeeny

THIS IS A VERY LIMITED OFFER This is a lifetime subscription to both of my current newsletters, FORMERLY DANGEROUS and THE LAST ‘80s NEWSLETTER (YOU’LL EVER NEED). I’ve been publishing them for sever...

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