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@crimsonjacklives.bsky.social

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He/Him. Level 45. Midwest expatriate. Voracious reader. Lapsed Cinephile. Science Fiction and Fantasy Nerd. Diehard Cluevian. Dedicated Comic Book Geek. Chicago Sports Fan. Wheel of Time First Time Book Reader.

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Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · Nov 17

Me in my echo chamber.

Superman in the mysterious chamber from Superman II that uses the power of the red sun to negate Kryptonian superpowers.

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 2d

What an emotional ending to Episode 2 of #MaigretPBS

Really enjoying this series despite not having read the source material. I may have to remedy that.

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 2d

🤣

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 2d

That little teaser of Sherlock on PBS Passport might just be enough to bring on a rewatch.

#Sherlock #SherlockPBS
#PBS #PBSPassport

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 2d

NW: #TheReturnOfSwampThing

With a tongue firmly attached to its cheek, this sequel does everything better than its predecessor with better (but still cheesily fun) effects, better (and self aware) acting and better (more heroic) music.

#FilmSky #MovieSky #SwampThing #DCComics

Return of Swamp Thing movie poster featuring Swamp Thing holding Heather Locklear

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 2d

NW: #SwampThing

There’s no way to claim this is a good movie but the campiness that seeps out from the overacting and the cheesy special effects certainly makes it an entertaining one.

#FilmSky #MovieSky #DCComics

Swamp Thing movie poster featuring the Swamp Thing holding a scantily clad Adrienne Barbeau

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 2d

There is a freedom in accepting that I am going to die alone.

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Terence Towles Canote @mercurie80.bsky.social · 2d

Today in 1904 Doc Savage co-creator Lester Dent was born.

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 2d

So do you my friend!

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Pink Floyd Hourly @pink-floyd.bsky.social · 2d

In his youth or a dream, he can’t be precise

Sorrow - A Momentary Lapse of Reason

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Skye made me take her despite the rain!

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Looks like so much fun and love the black and orange!

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Need that Jeff pin for my niece. She is obsessed with him.

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Vindicta: A Short & Sapphic Paranormal Romance by Torrance Sené

The spice was pitch perfect and the heroine was intriguing and incredibly easy to root for straight from go.

#BookSky #Romance #ParanormalRomance 📚🌶️

Book cover for Vindicta: A Short & Sapphic Paranormal Romance by Torrance Sené featuring a knife, feathers, broken glass

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Not the ending you want but it was still a fun ride this year.

#Cubs #GoCubsGo

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Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

How you gonna know who I’m dressed as if it doesn’t say “ALF” on the costume shirt?

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

We had it so good.

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Happy #SerializdSaturdays My Friends!

Didn’t watch much TV on vacation but finished #MarlowPBS, started #MaigretPBS and watched a little #Voltron

What have you been watching on the small screen?

#TVSky

Screenshot of Serializd featuring Maigret, the Marlow Murder Club and Voltron

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Woot!

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Sorry to hear that.

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Have fun!

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Always making me want cookies. 😜

Ben @crimsonjacklives.bsky.social · 3d

Snazzy!

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The Star Wars Underworld @theswu.bsky.social · 3d

New Star Wars book by Madeleine Roux set after Last Jedi featuring Rey and Leia quest to mend the Skywalker Saber

#StarWars #Sequels #NYCC

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The Star Wars Underworld @theswu.bsky.social · 3d

Original Star Wars Romance Novel set One Year before Force Awakens

#StarWars #Sequels #NYCC

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Star Wars Explained @starwarsexplained.com · 3d

Lots of Star Wars publishing news from NYCC to discuss! Watch here: youtu.be/IFTlijk7zxM?...

New Star Wars Books and Comics Announced at New York Comic Con - Last Week In Star Wars

YouTube video by Star Wars Explained