Jared Kozal
@jkozal.bsky.social
Family Medicine Physician. Cinematic Realms Co-Host. Student of Star Wars. All you want is for me to hate, but I won't. Close your eyes. Feel it. The light. It's always been there. It will guide you.
“Worst of the Year” lists are less about informing readers what art the would-be tastemaker thinks is “not good” (entirely subjective) and more about personal self-aggrandizement: “Look how much smarter I am than the artist or the peons who enjoy their work”. Also, snarky wordplay. No thank you.
Your annual reminder that “worst of the year” lists are hacky bullshit.
I don’t care if it’s those two guys at Variety, or some underpaid kid at a clickbait racket — they’re bad and embarrassing. Don’t write them, *especially* if you’re someone who complains about the tone of arts/media discourse.
I don’t care if it’s those two guys at Variety, or some underpaid kid at a clickbait racket — they’re bad and embarrassing. Don’t write them, *especially* if you’re someone who complains about the tone of arts/media discourse.
December 22, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“Worst of the Year” lists are less about informing readers what art the would-be tastemaker thinks is “not good” (entirely subjective) and more about personal self-aggrandizement: “Look how much smarter I am than the artist or the peons who enjoy their work”. Also, snarky wordplay. No thank you.
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Celebrating what you love and refusing to sh** on what you dislike is the real punk rock.
Your annual reminder that “worst of the year” lists are hacky bullshit.
I don’t care if it’s those two guys at Variety, or some underpaid kid at a clickbait racket — they’re bad and embarrassing. Don’t write them, *especially* if you’re someone who complains about the tone of arts/media discourse.
I don’t care if it’s those two guys at Variety, or some underpaid kid at a clickbait racket — they’re bad and embarrassing. Don’t write them, *especially* if you’re someone who complains about the tone of arts/media discourse.
December 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Celebrating what you love and refusing to sh** on what you dislike is the real punk rock.
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Your annual reminder that “worst of the year” lists are hacky bullshit.
I don’t care if it’s those two guys at Variety, or some underpaid kid at a clickbait racket — they’re bad and embarrassing. Don’t write them, *especially* if you’re someone who complains about the tone of arts/media discourse.
I don’t care if it’s those two guys at Variety, or some underpaid kid at a clickbait racket — they’re bad and embarrassing. Don’t write them, *especially* if you’re someone who complains about the tone of arts/media discourse.
December 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Your annual reminder that “worst of the year” lists are hacky bullshit.
I don’t care if it’s those two guys at Variety, or some underpaid kid at a clickbait racket — they’re bad and embarrassing. Don’t write them, *especially* if you’re someone who complains about the tone of arts/media discourse.
I don’t care if it’s those two guys at Variety, or some underpaid kid at a clickbait racket — they’re bad and embarrassing. Don’t write them, *especially* if you’re someone who complains about the tone of arts/media discourse.
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So fucking happy for her. She STOLE the whole movie. 🔥
As for the rest of Hollywood: why the FUCK are you sleeping on Oona Chaplin???
She’s ridiculously talented. She’s fucking GORGEOUS. She‘s even Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter, for god’s sake.
Give her the WORLD, y’all.
As for the rest of Hollywood: why the FUCK are you sleeping on Oona Chaplin???
She’s ridiculously talented. She’s fucking GORGEOUS. She‘s even Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter, for god’s sake.
Give her the WORLD, y’all.
Obsessed with everything Oona Chaplin is doing in AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. She commands the screen & sets it ablaze with fury. Her Varang moves with a mighty understanding of her power & sexuality & has such a dominating presence. I hope she has a role in the rest of the franchise. #FilmSky
December 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So fucking happy for her. She STOLE the whole movie. 🔥
As for the rest of Hollywood: why the FUCK are you sleeping on Oona Chaplin???
She’s ridiculously talented. She’s fucking GORGEOUS. She‘s even Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter, for god’s sake.
Give her the WORLD, y’all.
As for the rest of Hollywood: why the FUCK are you sleeping on Oona Chaplin???
She’s ridiculously talented. She’s fucking GORGEOUS. She‘s even Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter, for god’s sake.
Give her the WORLD, y’all.
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I was anticipating Avatar: Fire and Ash mostly for the ethereal Oona Chaplin (and she absolutely stole the show 💖), but I did not anticipate how much I would love the film. 🔥
I think it’s safe to say it’s my favorite of the trilogy & one of the most spectacular theatrical experiences of 2025. 👏👏👏
I think it’s safe to say it’s my favorite of the trilogy & one of the most spectacular theatrical experiences of 2025. 👏👏👏
a woman with a feathered headdress is standing in front of a fire
Alt: a woman with a feathered headdress is standing in front of a fire
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December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I was anticipating Avatar: Fire and Ash mostly for the ethereal Oona Chaplin (and she absolutely stole the show 💖), but I did not anticipate how much I would love the film. 🔥
I think it’s safe to say it’s my favorite of the trilogy & one of the most spectacular theatrical experiences of 2025. 👏👏👏
I think it’s safe to say it’s my favorite of the trilogy & one of the most spectacular theatrical experiences of 2025. 👏👏👏
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Obsessed with everything Oona Chaplin is doing in AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. She commands the screen & sets it ablaze with fury. Her Varang moves with a mighty understanding of her power & sexuality & has such a dominating presence. I hope she has a role in the rest of the franchise. #FilmSky
December 19, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Obsessed with everything Oona Chaplin is doing in AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. She commands the screen & sets it ablaze with fury. Her Varang moves with a mighty understanding of her power & sexuality & has such a dominating presence. I hope she has a role in the rest of the franchise. #FilmSky
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James Cameron was like, “Remember Oona Chaplin from Game of Thrones? Well now she’s an evil blue alien and the hottest person you’ve ever seen in your life.”
December 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
James Cameron was like, “Remember Oona Chaplin from Game of Thrones? Well now she’s an evil blue alien and the hottest person you’ve ever seen in your life.”
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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. These movies kick ass, man. Shots that look impossibly real, like they went to a different world to put it to film. Astounding shit, everything in this looks like you could reach through the screen and touch it. Make all the jokes you want — Big Jim makes movie magic, period
December 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. These movies kick ass, man. Shots that look impossibly real, like they went to a different world to put it to film. Astounding shit, everything in this looks like you could reach through the screen and touch it. Make all the jokes you want — Big Jim makes movie magic, period
Avatar: Fire and Ash was a great theatrical experience! Narratively sprawling but still emotionally compelling, it's most ambitious of the three films, and definitely the most visually spectacular. The antagonists, especially the mesmerizing Oona Chaplin as Varang, provide some very welcome heat.🔥😈
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ALT: a close up of a person 's face with feathers on it
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December 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Avatar: Fire and Ash was a great theatrical experience! Narratively sprawling but still emotionally compelling, it's most ambitious of the three films, and definitely the most visually spectacular. The antagonists, especially the mesmerizing Oona Chaplin as Varang, provide some very welcome heat.🔥😈
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It’s definitely not perfect but even still, I’d give it 6 stars for its 6th anniversary!
There’s still so much that was also wonderfully done tying everything together that I’ve come back to The Rise of Skywalker the most ever since 2019.
It’s the one Star Wars movie I just can’t stop loving.
There’s still so much that was also wonderfully done tying everything together that I’ve come back to The Rise of Skywalker the most ever since 2019.
It’s the one Star Wars movie I just can’t stop loving.
December 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It’s definitely not perfect but even still, I’d give it 6 stars for its 6th anniversary!
There’s still so much that was also wonderfully done tying everything together that I’ve come back to The Rise of Skywalker the most ever since 2019.
It’s the one Star Wars movie I just can’t stop loving.
There’s still so much that was also wonderfully done tying everything together that I’ve come back to The Rise of Skywalker the most ever since 2019.
It’s the one Star Wars movie I just can’t stop loving.
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Happy 6th anniversary to The Rise of Skywalker!!! I personally love this film. I understand the criticisms. I know it's not perfect. But you know what else wasn't? The prequel trilogy. And yet I love that too. I don't need Star Wars to be absolutely "perfect"
This scene though! 🔥
#StarWars
This scene though! 🔥
#StarWars
December 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Happy 6th anniversary to The Rise of Skywalker!!! I personally love this film. I understand the criticisms. I know it's not perfect. But you know what else wasn't? The prequel trilogy. And yet I love that too. I don't need Star Wars to be absolutely "perfect"
This scene though! 🔥
#StarWars
This scene though! 🔥
#StarWars
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“A Jedi’s weapon deserves more respect.”
Six years of The Rise of Skywalker means 6 years since the titular return of Luke Skywalker.
Much like with Han, everyone was cheering with excitement when he came on screen.
And his triumphant return meant his TLJ arc came full circle once again here.
Six years of The Rise of Skywalker means 6 years since the titular return of Luke Skywalker.
Much like with Han, everyone was cheering with excitement when he came on screen.
And his triumphant return meant his TLJ arc came full circle once again here.
December 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“A Jedi’s weapon deserves more respect.”
Six years of The Rise of Skywalker means 6 years since the titular return of Luke Skywalker.
Much like with Han, everyone was cheering with excitement when he came on screen.
And his triumphant return meant his TLJ arc came full circle once again here.
Six years of The Rise of Skywalker means 6 years since the titular return of Luke Skywalker.
Much like with Han, everyone was cheering with excitement when he came on screen.
And his triumphant return meant his TLJ arc came full circle once again here.
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Game of the year, between the 2 best teams in the sport
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Game of the year, between the 2 best teams in the sport
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Man I’m happy for Sam Darnold. Battled back and threw some fuckin DIMES on that drive. What an awesome moment for him.
WHAT A GAME
WHAT A GAME
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Man I’m happy for Sam Darnold. Battled back and threw some fuckin DIMES on that drive. What an awesome moment for him.
WHAT A GAME
WHAT A GAME
Rams-Seahawks was set up to be one of the games of the year, with the #1 seed in the NFC at stake. It lived up to its billing and then some. A fourth quarter comeback, an insane two-point play, ultimately going to OT and it all comes down to the final play. Awesome. Nothing beats great football!
December 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Rams-Seahawks was set up to be one of the games of the year, with the #1 seed in the NFC at stake. It lived up to its billing and then some. A fourth quarter comeback, an insane two-point play, ultimately going to OT and it all comes down to the final play. Awesome. Nothing beats great football!
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The fact that the Rams didn't even bother trying to get that ball is some absurd fumble recovery craziness.
If this is actually a good 2-point conversion that will be WILD.
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The fact that the Rams didn't even bother trying to get that ball is some absurd fumble recovery craziness.
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The Force Awakens is awesome
The Last Jedi is awesome
The Rise of Skywalker is awesome
The Sequels are awesome
The Last Jedi is awesome
The Rise of Skywalker is awesome
The Sequels are awesome
December 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The Force Awakens is awesome
The Last Jedi is awesome
The Rise of Skywalker is awesome
The Sequels are awesome
The Last Jedi is awesome
The Rise of Skywalker is awesome
The Sequels are awesome
Thank you to all who joined me and @gwynwebsterfilm.bsky.social to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! We discussed what this movie meant to us both then and now, the return of classic heroes, the brilliance of the new cast, and much more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 10th Anniversary Discussion | Cinematic Realms
YouTube video by Gwyn Webster Film
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December 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Thank you to all who joined me and @gwynwebsterfilm.bsky.social to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! We discussed what this movie meant to us both then and now, the return of classic heroes, the brilliance of the new cast, and much more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
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Rob Reiner was an acclaimed actor & director but he was also a vocal critic of Trump
He warned the American public that they only had a year to save their democracy
That year is almost up
Honour his legacy by fighting fascism. Fight for democracy. Fight for what’s right. Fight against tyranny.
He warned the American public that they only had a year to save their democracy
That year is almost up
Honour his legacy by fighting fascism. Fight for democracy. Fight for what’s right. Fight against tyranny.
December 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Rob Reiner was an acclaimed actor & director but he was also a vocal critic of Trump
He warned the American public that they only had a year to save their democracy
That year is almost up
Honour his legacy by fighting fascism. Fight for democracy. Fight for what’s right. Fight against tyranny.
He warned the American public that they only had a year to save their democracy
That year is almost up
Honour his legacy by fighting fascism. Fight for democracy. Fight for what’s right. Fight against tyranny.
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I’m having a hard time comprehending the news about Rob Reiner. All I can articulate right now is how much I admired him, how much I enjoyed his work, and how thoroughly shocked I am hearing about what happened. My favorite superpower in any human is the art of storytelling. He was a master.
December 15, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I’m having a hard time comprehending the news about Rob Reiner. All I can articulate right now is how much I admired him, how much I enjoyed his work, and how thoroughly shocked I am hearing about what happened. My favorite superpower in any human is the art of storytelling. He was a master.
Heartbreaking and horrific beyond words.
BREAKING
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports their bodies were found with knife wounds.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports their bodies were found with knife wounds.
BREAKING: Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead
Rob Reiner, the legendary actor, director, and political activist, along with his wife Michele, the photographer and activist, were found dead in their home in Los Angeles.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Heartbreaking and horrific beyond words.
Starting in 10 minutes! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
December 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Starting in 10 minutes! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens
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Join us for our final stream of 2025!
"Close your eyes. Feel it. The light. It's always been there. It will guide you."
Today at 6 PM ET @gwynwebsterfilm.bsky.social and I conclude our 2025 slate on Cinematic Realms with our celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
Today at 6 PM ET @gwynwebsterfilm.bsky.social and I conclude our 2025 slate on Cinematic Realms with our celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 10th Anniversary Discussion | Cinematic Realms
YouTube video by Gwyn Webster Film
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December 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Join us for our final stream of 2025!
"Close your eyes. Feel it. The light. It's always been there. It will guide you."
Today at 6 PM ET @gwynwebsterfilm.bsky.social and I conclude our 2025 slate on Cinematic Realms with our celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
Today at 6 PM ET @gwynwebsterfilm.bsky.social and I conclude our 2025 slate on Cinematic Realms with our celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 10th Anniversary Discussion | Cinematic Realms
YouTube video by Gwyn Webster Film
www.youtube.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"Close your eyes. Feel it. The light. It's always been there. It will guide you."
Today at 6 PM ET @gwynwebsterfilm.bsky.social and I conclude our 2025 slate on Cinematic Realms with our celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...
Today at 6 PM ET @gwynwebsterfilm.bsky.social and I conclude our 2025 slate on Cinematic Realms with our celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGq...