Darkest Timeline JDP
@jamesdavidpatrick.bsky.social
Writer of fictions and things / slayer of small literary journals and music mags / host of the Cinema Shame podcast / @007hertzrumble on the Twitter / creator of #Bond_age_ / collector of physical media / imbiber of coffee and bourbon
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When a federal agency can shoot Americans in the street and the administration’s first instinct is to smear the dead as “domestic terrorists" or an "assassin", it’s beyond reform.
That’s why I’m calling for ICE to be abolished—and why I’ve cosponsored legislation to impeach Kristi Noem.
That’s why I’m calling for ICE to be abolished—and why I’ve cosponsored legislation to impeach Kristi Noem.
February 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
When a federal agency can shoot Americans in the street and the administration’s first instinct is to smear the dead as “domestic terrorists" or an "assassin", it’s beyond reform.
That’s why I’m calling for ICE to be abolished—and why I’ve cosponsored legislation to impeach Kristi Noem.
That’s why I’m calling for ICE to be abolished—and why I’ve cosponsored legislation to impeach Kristi Noem.
The Grammys have to be one of the worst things, like clearly not the worst, but at least on the list next to some types of fungus
February 2, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The Grammys have to be one of the worst things, like clearly not the worst, but at least on the list next to some types of fungus
And conclude the beautiful triple bill with The Last Dragon.
Tonight on TCM #TCM
COOLEY HIGH (1975)
and
GREASED LIGHTNING (1977)
Two films by the great, underrated director Michael Schultz. Well worth watching! 🎥
COOLEY HIGH (1975)
and
GREASED LIGHTNING (1977)
Two films by the great, underrated director Michael Schultz. Well worth watching! 🎥
February 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
And conclude the beautiful triple bill with The Last Dragon.
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O’Hara was incredible forever, on SCTV, the Christopher Guest movies, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, etc. But she didn’t become as famous as her talent warranted until her 60s. Suddenly it was like everyone caught up to her, and she could’ve worked forever. To have her taken away at this moment? No.
January 30, 2026 at 7:22 PM
O’Hara was incredible forever, on SCTV, the Christopher Guest movies, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, etc. But she didn’t become as famous as her talent warranted until her 60s. Suddenly it was like everyone caught up to her, and she could’ve worked forever. To have her taken away at this moment? No.
When my anxiety ramps up, I order physical media.
It’s great (an outlet for chronic anxiety!)— but I also currently don’t have any assignments and I’m doomscrolling (see above, re: anxiety) which means I’m not tracking down new work or writing this script I promised a guy.
It’s great (an outlet for chronic anxiety!)— but I also currently don’t have any assignments and I’m doomscrolling (see above, re: anxiety) which means I’m not tracking down new work or writing this script I promised a guy.
January 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
When my anxiety ramps up, I order physical media.
It’s great (an outlet for chronic anxiety!)— but I also currently don’t have any assignments and I’m doomscrolling (see above, re: anxiety) which means I’m not tracking down new work or writing this script I promised a guy.
It’s great (an outlet for chronic anxiety!)— but I also currently don’t have any assignments and I’m doomscrolling (see above, re: anxiety) which means I’m not tracking down new work or writing this script I promised a guy.
Pouring one out for you, Greg McCambley. It’s happening… it’s really happening.
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Pouring one out for you, Greg McCambley. It’s happening… it’s really happening.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
These are your must read words on the Internet today.
You might enjoy my little essay on Greatness in Art in the age of AI, AKA, "Sinners is Great, actually, but greatness doesn't exist, also." www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/sinners-one-...
Talking Greatness to Death
Sinners is WAY too much movie, a level of movie one might even say filmmakers are proscribed from producing. Period drama about race AND vampire slasher? A genre movie with Ideas? In this economy?
www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:37 PM
These are your must read words on the Internet today.
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SEX GODZILLA
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
SEX GODZILLA
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It's a good day to call your Senators and tell them that you are watching and that you will not forget what they do, or fail to do.
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
It's a good day to call your Senators and tell them that you are watching and that you will not forget what they do, or fail to do.
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I didn't know I needed to read this today, but the kicker is especially hilarious.
Did Don DeLillo Invent the Racy Hockey Novel?
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I didn't know I needed to read this today, but the kicker is especially hilarious.
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One of my favorite stories.
I'm incredibly pleased to able to talk about this at last. Art by Rovina Cai! Will be available to order here in a few days, and the book is already printed. No wait!
The Faery Handbag by Kelly Link
The Faery Handbag by Kelly Link is letterpress-printed and hardbound in quarter cloth and marbled paper from Daniela Prina with illustrations by Rovina Cai. All copies are signed by the author and art...
conversationtreepress.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:27 PM
One of my favorite stories.
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Imagine the reaction on the right if federal agents had killed someone under precisely these circumstances and any non-Trump Administration justified it because the person was carrying a concealed licensed handgun.
As every single “conservative” apologist should be asked to address.
As every single “conservative” apologist should be asked to address.
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Imagine the reaction on the right if federal agents had killed someone under precisely these circumstances and any non-Trump Administration justified it because the person was carrying a concealed licensed handgun.
As every single “conservative” apologist should be asked to address.
As every single “conservative” apologist should be asked to address.
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From a FB post about Alex Pretti:
January 26, 2026 at 12:32 AM
From a FB post about Alex Pretti:
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Just found out this dude’s store is called Dreamhaven Books. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Just found out this dude’s store is called Dreamhaven Books. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Five Women Lead Singer/Solo Artists I’ve Seen:
Lauren Mayberry
Nina Persson
Amy Grant
Gwen Stefani
Jenny Lewis
Lauren Mayberry
Nina Persson
Amy Grant
Gwen Stefani
Jenny Lewis
Five Women Lead Singers/Solo Artists I've Seen:
Johnette Napolitano
Kim Deal
Brody Dalle
Kylie Minogue
Dido
Johnette Napolitano
Kim Deal
Brody Dalle
Kylie Minogue
Dido
five women lead singers/solo artists I’ve seen:
Joanna Newsom
Neko Case
Babes in Toyland
Janelle Monae
Helium
Joanna Newsom
Neko Case
Babes in Toyland
Janelle Monae
Helium
January 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Five Women Lead Singer/Solo Artists I’ve Seen:
Lauren Mayberry
Nina Persson
Amy Grant
Gwen Stefani
Jenny Lewis
Lauren Mayberry
Nina Persson
Amy Grant
Gwen Stefani
Jenny Lewis
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The cognitive dissonance of constantly reading that I need to spend some time mastering generative AI while not knowing a single person in my industry who uses it to do good work 🤙
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The cognitive dissonance of constantly reading that I need to spend some time mastering generative AI while not knowing a single person in my industry who uses it to do good work 🤙
The underrated perk of signing with the Pirates is that you won’t have to face Skenes in an MLB game.
I’m looking at you, Eugenio.
I’m looking at you, Eugenio.
January 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The underrated perk of signing with the Pirates is that you won’t have to face Skenes in an MLB game.
I’m looking at you, Eugenio.
I’m looking at you, Eugenio.
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This and Mamdani’s revocation of all EOs after Adams’s corrupt bargain are the template moving forward. No nibbling around the edges; total bulldozing.
Wow
The night before Spanberger’s inauguration
She’s cleared house at UVA
Top Youngkin appointees resign
Spanberger should be able to easily replace them given Dem trifecta
The former CIA officer asserting her control
The night before Spanberger’s inauguration
She’s cleared house at UVA
Top Youngkin appointees resign
Spanberger should be able to easily replace them given Dem trifecta
The former CIA officer asserting her control
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This and Mamdani’s revocation of all EOs after Adams’s corrupt bargain are the template moving forward. No nibbling around the edges; total bulldozing.
Uh. I did that last week.
"You’re not going to get in the car and go to the next town to see a movie," says Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos
Ted Sarandos commits to 45-day theatrical windows, believes theaters are for city folk
Ted Sarandos commits to 45-day theatrical windows, believes theaters are for city folk
www.avclub.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Uh. I did that last week.
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You have to block them immediately. The full nuclear. They are only here to make folks angry, and that can’t happen if we lock them out.
✅ @icegov.bsky.social has been verified by @bsky.app.
January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
You have to block them immediately. The full nuclear. They are only here to make folks angry, and that can’t happen if we lock them out.
Happy #LetterboxdFriday! #LastFourWatched were a grab bag.
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday! #LastFourWatched were a grab bag.
These MLB teams have gone insane. It’s almost as if they expect a 2027 lockout. $126 million for Bo Bichette. That’s $42mil per season. More than $14 per win against replacement above Ronny Mauricio.
They will still not make the playoffs.
Because they’re the Mets.
They will still not make the playoffs.
Because they’re the Mets.
January 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
These MLB teams have gone insane. It’s almost as if they expect a 2027 lockout. $126 million for Bo Bichette. That’s $42mil per season. More than $14 per win against replacement above Ronny Mauricio.
They will still not make the playoffs.
Because they’re the Mets.
They will still not make the playoffs.
Because they’re the Mets.