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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1h

Lots of praise for Sally Hawkins, of course, but the child actors were also fantastic. Special shoutout to Jonah Wren Phillips, who at only 12 has perhaps the hardest role as Ollie. (2/2)

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1h

BRING HER BACK is one dark, messed up movie! I'd say it's even darker than the directors' previous one, TALK TO ME. The story is harrowing, and the cast is phenomenal. (1/2)

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 6h

Another book-promotion scam that's barely trying, but at least they included my name this time. The rest of the email is an insane jumble of bad grammar, malapropisms, and apostrophes in plural words. I'm intrigued by their promise to help authors with "attractive readers," though!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 8h

I missed this anthology series when it first aired because I was already in college, but I've heard it mentioned several times in recent years. I suspect its late-80s cheesiness may not hit the same now, but I'm interested in checking it out on Tubi.

All 44 Episodes of “Freddy’s Nightmares” Have Returned to Tubi!

For the first time ever, the Nightmare on Elm Street spinoff series “Freddy’s Nightmares” made its streaming debut on Screambox back in 2022 – it was my personal recommendation that we seek it out and...

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 8h

I had a complete rando rock up on my comments to lecture me about Christopher Columbus, along with some attached memes, as if I am unaware of history or some kind of odious monster because I had the audacity to wish folks a happy Columbus Day yesterday. Anyway, blocked and deleted.

Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 8h

Sorry to hear it.

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 23h

You're ahead of the curve(s)!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

*vacationed

Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

My grandmother used to send me white chocolate from Switzerland every summer when she vacationers there!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

I don't know if there'll be a Season 3, since this season didn't make a big splash and both Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers are in big demand, but if there is, I hope it's better than this one. (4/4)

Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

One of the season's biggest problems is the jumble it makes when it tries to tie together its (way too many) plot lines.Most indicative of this is what they do with the new Nevermore principal, but also how quickly the evil birds plot line is dropped and forgotten in favor of other plot lines. (3/4)

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

Increasing the presence of the rest of the family didn't help matters. Pugsley was an annoyance, and they have absolutely no idea what to do with Gomez so they make him act like an idiot. Not coincidentally, these are also the only two main characters without arcs. They don't change or grow. (2/4)

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

I completely forgot that I had one more episode of WEDNESDAY Season 2 to watch, so I finished the season today.

As you can probably tell, I didn't love it. The whole thing had the feel of a contractual obligation. (1/4)

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

Alert! The e-book of THE CALL OF CTHULHU AND OTHER STORIES by H.P. Lovecraft, with accompanying notes by scholar Leslie S Klinger, is on sale for just $2.99!

The Call of Cthulhu: And Other Stories

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

The surviving hostages that were taken during the October 7th massacre are finally back home!

Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza

All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel have walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

It's outstanding!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

I watched the video on Beastmaster with my wife because that's one of her favorite movies!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day to my American friends!

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends!

Also, happy No Bra Day (this is real!), which is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

Your ghost led them there

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

On tonight's MIDSOMER MURDERS, a doomsday prepper is found murdered in his bomb shelter!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 2d

It was a good day to stay inside and watch a movie, so Alexa and I watched SATANIC PANIC and thought it was a lot of fun! If you like horror-comedies, I recommend it!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 2d

Breaking out the long sleeves today!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 2d

What a sad loss! Diane Keaton was probably best known for her work in comedies, particularly ANNIE HALL, but she proved to be just as adept at drama in THE GODFATHER and its sequels. R.I.P.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79, reports say

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79.

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 3d

I feel like I should address you as professor!

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Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · 3d

One week from today! Come see us at the Haverhill Public Library and get your spooky books signed!

Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival

The full lineup for this year's Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival. October 18th, 2025. 10am-4:30pm. (You may want to sit down.) **It's alphabetical, as that seemed the only rational way to...

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