Paul
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I used to do things.
• Atlanta, GA
• Marginally Aquarian
• Love movies and records, and especially naps
• He/Him
• Atlanta, GA
• Marginally Aquarian
• Love movies and records, and especially naps
• He/Him
AI is so corrosive even journalism's "good guys" can't help themselves.
1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
AI is so corrosive even journalism's "good guys" can't help themselves.
Quick survey: My family aren't hardcore MAGA types. They're conservative, but generally socially conscious and accepting of new ideas.
But they've become hardliners on abortion and will never vote for any pro-choice candidate. They will vote for the worst people "to save babies."
But they've become hardliners on abortion and will never vote for any pro-choice candidate. They will vote for the worst people "to save babies."
December 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Quick survey: My family aren't hardcore MAGA types. They're conservative, but generally socially conscious and accepting of new ideas.
But they've become hardliners on abortion and will never vote for any pro-choice candidate. They will vote for the worst people "to save babies."
But they've become hardliners on abortion and will never vote for any pro-choice candidate. They will vote for the worst people "to save babies."
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“TWITTER IS AN ACTUAL BATTLEFIELD AND I AM DOING MY SWORN AMERICAN DUTY BY LOGGING ON AND ARGUING WITH A RELENTLESS ONSLAUGHT OF BOTS AND MORONS ALL DAY everyone should come back there it’s the best.”
December 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“TWITTER IS AN ACTUAL BATTLEFIELD AND I AM DOING MY SWORN AMERICAN DUTY BY LOGGING ON AND ARGUING WITH A RELENTLESS ONSLAUGHT OF BOTS AND MORONS ALL DAY everyone should come back there it’s the best.”
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One of my all-time favorite clips of Rob Reiner, from his Friars Club Roast in 2000, as he reads aloud Roger Ebert's infamous scathing review of his movie North. The man had an amazing sense of humor about himself. RIP.
December 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
One of my all-time favorite clips of Rob Reiner, from his Friars Club Roast in 2000, as he reads aloud Roger Ebert's infamous scathing review of his movie North. The man had an amazing sense of humor about himself. RIP.
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every post is like i bet you didn’t know this absolutely wonderful thing about rob reiner and each one is different
December 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
every post is like i bet you didn’t know this absolutely wonderful thing about rob reiner and each one is different
The only one of these I hadn't seen (many, many times) before a couple years ago is The Sure Thing. Based on the poster, I'd always assumed it was some B-tier teen romp and had no idea Reiner even directed it.
It's so much more than that, btw. I recommend!
It's so much more than that, btw. I recommend!
Rob Reiner's first seven films: 1. Spinal Tap. 2. The Sure Thing. 3. Stand By Me. 4. THE PRINCESS BRIDE. 5. WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. 6. Misery 7. A Few Good Men. Good lord. Even Spielberg included 1941 in his first seven.
And that was after playing Michael Stivic. I hope this news isn't true. But...
And that was after playing Michael Stivic. I hope this news isn't true. But...
December 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The only one of these I hadn't seen (many, many times) before a couple years ago is The Sure Thing. Based on the poster, I'd always assumed it was some B-tier teen romp and had no idea Reiner even directed it.
It's so much more than that, btw. I recommend!
It's so much more than that, btw. I recommend!
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Rob Reiner's first seven films: 1. Spinal Tap. 2. The Sure Thing. 3. Stand By Me. 4. THE PRINCESS BRIDE. 5. WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. 6. Misery 7. A Few Good Men. Good lord. Even Spielberg included 1941 in his first seven.
And that was after playing Michael Stivic. I hope this news isn't true. But...
And that was after playing Michael Stivic. I hope this news isn't true. But...
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Rob Reiner's first seven films: 1. Spinal Tap. 2. The Sure Thing. 3. Stand By Me. 4. THE PRINCESS BRIDE. 5. WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. 6. Misery 7. A Few Good Men. Good lord. Even Spielberg included 1941 in his first seven.
And that was after playing Michael Stivic. I hope this news isn't true. But...
And that was after playing Michael Stivic. I hope this news isn't true. But...
OTD eleven years ago: The communal aspect of everyone listening to that album for the first time at the same time was one of the most fun events that ever happened on old-timey Twitter.
December 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
OTD eleven years ago: The communal aspect of everyone listening to that album for the first time at the same time was one of the most fun events that ever happened on old-timey Twitter.
Sure, titling youtube videos is kind of a clickbaity artform, but "the hidden truth they tried to hide" is just a miss on every level.
Either "they" hid it and you're spilling the beans, making it no longer hidden, or it remains hidden and "they" were actually successful.
Either "they" hid it and you're spilling the beans, making it no longer hidden, or it remains hidden and "they" were actually successful.
December 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Sure, titling youtube videos is kind of a clickbaity artform, but "the hidden truth they tried to hide" is just a miss on every level.
Either "they" hid it and you're spilling the beans, making it no longer hidden, or it remains hidden and "they" were actually successful.
Either "they" hid it and you're spilling the beans, making it no longer hidden, or it remains hidden and "they" were actually successful.
Huh, I've lived in Atlanta since 2011, and East Point in particular since 2014. I know the general location of the Dungeon House (OutKast, et al) is nearby, but TIL I pass by T-Boz of TLC's childhood home every time I drive to Kroger.
December 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Huh, I've lived in Atlanta since 2011, and East Point in particular since 2014. I know the general location of the Dungeon House (OutKast, et al) is nearby, but TIL I pass by T-Boz of TLC's childhood home every time I drive to Kroger.
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pretty sure "Buy Jello Biafra's Car" was a Camper Van Beethoven b-side
Buy Jello Biafra's car
www.hemmings.com/auction/1989...
www.hemmings.com/auction/1989...
Punk Legend Jello Biafra's 1989 Toyota Celica GT Convertible
Owned and driven by music legend Jello Biafra since 1995, this 1989 Toyota Celica GT Convertible has impeccable punk rock credentials. As Jello’s daily driver for decades, this T160-generation...
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December 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
pretty sure "Buy Jello Biafra's Car" was a Camper Van Beethoven b-side
I've thrown Wikipedia a little donation during their fundraising drives more years than not, but I actually set up a recurring monthly donation this year just to make these assholes sadder in some small way.
December 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I've thrown Wikipedia a little donation during their fundraising drives more years than not, but I actually set up a recurring monthly donation this year just to make these assholes sadder in some small way.
#LetterboxdFriday | #LastFourWatched
#Filmsky | boxd.it/2SnHf
Afraid of the Dark (1991) ★★★½
Ode to Nothing (2018) ★★★½
Under the Skin (2013) ★★★★
The Night Caller (1975) ★★★½
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#Filmsky | boxd.it/2SnHf
Afraid of the Dark (1991) ★★★½
Ode to Nothing (2018) ★★★½
Under the Skin (2013) ★★★★
The Night Caller (1975) ★★★½
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#LetterboxdFriday | #LastFourWatched
#Filmsky | boxd.it/2SnHf
Afraid of the Dark (1991) ★★★½
Ode to Nothing (2018) ★★★½
Under the Skin (2013) ★★★★
The Night Caller (1975) ★★★½
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#Filmsky | boxd.it/2SnHf
Afraid of the Dark (1991) ★★★½
Ode to Nothing (2018) ★★★½
Under the Skin (2013) ★★★★
The Night Caller (1975) ★★★½
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I love how my cat will get directly in front of me on the path I was already walking and then freak out like he's being chased.
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I love how my cat will get directly in front of me on the path I was already walking and then freak out like he's being chased.
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it's 2025 and the gangly guy who appeared on a few seasons of The Office is now our only mirror to society
December 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
it's 2025 and the gangly guy who appeared on a few seasons of The Office is now our only mirror to society
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This is our new CEO, Javier. I have officially adopted him. He is estimated to be 8 years old and he's deaf, so there's no need to give any feedback on his job performance. He is just a perfect gentlemen and I am so grateful he made his way to me. 14/10 no bias at all
December 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Apparently college football playoff/bowl selection was controversial this year. What else is new?
I went back and checked. 2019 was the last season I watched. Saban left Tua in a late season game well after a win was assured. He got a gnarly leg injury. I was out.
1/2
I went back and checked. 2019 was the last season I watched. Saban left Tua in a late season game well after a win was assured. He got a gnarly leg injury. I was out.
1/2
December 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Apparently college football playoff/bowl selection was controversial this year. What else is new?
I went back and checked. 2019 was the last season I watched. Saban left Tua in a late season game well after a win was assured. He got a gnarly leg injury. I was out.
1/2
I went back and checked. 2019 was the last season I watched. Saban left Tua in a late season game well after a win was assured. He got a gnarly leg injury. I was out.
1/2
This first time I saw this meme a few years ago, I was destroyed to learn this wasn't actual dialogue from The Wire (yes, I've never watched The Wire).
This is a bit Steve Earle would do irl, though. I'm sure of it.
This is a bit Steve Earle would do irl, though. I'm sure of it.
December 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
This first time I saw this meme a few years ago, I was destroyed to learn this wasn't actual dialogue from The Wire (yes, I've never watched The Wire).
This is a bit Steve Earle would do irl, though. I'm sure of it.
This is a bit Steve Earle would do irl, though. I'm sure of it.
#LetterboxdFriday | #LastFourWatched
#Filmsky | boxd.it/2SnHf
Forbidden Zone (1980) ★★½
Man Facing Southeast (1986) ★★★½
Train Dreams (2025) ★★★★½
Map of the Human Heart (1992) ★★★★
Accidentally made a heavy double feature watching Train Dreams and Map of the Human Heart on consecutive nights.
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#Filmsky | boxd.it/2SnHf
Forbidden Zone (1980) ★★½
Man Facing Southeast (1986) ★★★½
Train Dreams (2025) ★★★★½
Map of the Human Heart (1992) ★★★★
Accidentally made a heavy double feature watching Train Dreams and Map of the Human Heart on consecutive nights.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#LetterboxdFriday | #LastFourWatched
#Filmsky | boxd.it/2SnHf
Forbidden Zone (1980) ★★½
Man Facing Southeast (1986) ★★★½
Train Dreams (2025) ★★★★½
Map of the Human Heart (1992) ★★★★
Accidentally made a heavy double feature watching Train Dreams and Map of the Human Heart on consecutive nights.
ㅤ
#Filmsky | boxd.it/2SnHf
Forbidden Zone (1980) ★★½
Man Facing Southeast (1986) ★★★½
Train Dreams (2025) ★★★★½
Map of the Human Heart (1992) ★★★★
Accidentally made a heavy double feature watching Train Dreams and Map of the Human Heart on consecutive nights.
ㅤ
Every other country: A full range of EVs from cheap and small to expensive and enormous
The US: Bring back land barges that get 10 mpg!
The US: Bring back land barges that get 10 mpg!
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Every other country: A full range of EVs from cheap and small to expensive and enormous
The US: Bring back land barges that get 10 mpg!
The US: Bring back land barges that get 10 mpg!
Peacock: We've updated our terms of service. Please click here to review the changes.
Me: Peacock still exists??
Me: Peacock still exists??
December 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Peacock: We've updated our terms of service. Please click here to review the changes.
Me: Peacock still exists??
Me: Peacock still exists??
Jeez, I listen to a bunch of Gladys Knight & The Pips one year and now I'm the same age as my own father.
December 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Jeez, I listen to a bunch of Gladys Knight & The Pips one year and now I'm the same age as my own father.
I don't make year-end best of lists anymore, mostly because I'm not hunting new shit down all day every day like I once did. I'm old. I'm tired. I'm over it.
But I did like a few 2025 albums enough to buy physical copies. Here they are...
But I did like a few 2025 albums enough to buy physical copies. Here they are...
December 3, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I don't make year-end best of lists anymore, mostly because I'm not hunting new shit down all day every day like I once did. I'm old. I'm tired. I'm over it.
But I did like a few 2025 albums enough to buy physical copies. Here they are...
But I did like a few 2025 albums enough to buy physical copies. Here they are...
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If you ever wondered what GOP gerrymandering looks like in red states with blue cities, I present:
December 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
If you ever wondered what GOP gerrymandering looks like in red states with blue cities, I present:
Tarantino's list, huh. Surprisingly milquetoast considering all the great weirdo obscure movies he's banged the drum for over the years. But that's not my biggest concern. Taking mean-spirited potshots at working actors and directors—not as some rando, but as QUENTIN TARANTINO—is a dick move.
December 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Tarantino's list, huh. Surprisingly milquetoast considering all the great weirdo obscure movies he's banged the drum for over the years. But that's not my biggest concern. Taking mean-spirited potshots at working actors and directors—not as some rando, but as QUENTIN TARANTINO—is a dick move.