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Chris Otto (Papergreat)

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Journalist by day. ALLY. Blogs about books, ephemera, movies & history at papergreat.blogspot.com Digs folklore, Ruth Manning-Sanders books, mid-century cinema from Japan and lots of other niche stuff. Has 23 cats and some skunks.

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · Nov 7

I've moved here from X, where I had the same username and liked to discuss books, movies, ephemera, 1970s nostalgia, folklore, folk horror and, when their bullpen wasn't melting down, the Phillies. Hope to eventually find all those great people from X here.

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 2h

One of my favorite films

J.A.Tallon @tallon.bsky.social · Jul 24

Ermanno Olmi (with scenes from his film "Il Posto") - BOTD

Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 3h

Honestly, Aidan Miller if LEFT field would be huge.
Gimme Miller in left, Crawford in center and a Marsh/Refsnyder platoon in RF.

Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 3h

Yeah, I have a spidey sense Strahm would.

Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 3h

Counterpoint: Availability of more pizza crusts for me.

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Chris Otto (LNP | LancasterOnline) @chrisottolnp.bsky.social · 4h

Updated No Kings coverage from Lancaster, PA, where turnout was at least 4,000. ... Said one attendee: "We're (protesting) because we're American and because we believe in the ideals that this country was founded upon, and we think that our country can do better" lancasteronline.com/news/local/t...

Thousands fill streets of downtown Lancaster for second 'No Kings' rally [update]

For Olivia Rissling and Shannon O’Donnell, President Donald Trump’s slashing of federal funds for medical research and higher education institutions hit them personally.

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 8h

The other thing that could happen is that Luzardo could be talked into signing a lower extension (still 9 figures) for the long-term security. Obviously if he gets hurt next year, no $175M. So Phillies could/should be holding parallel Suarez/Luzardo talks while they can.

Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 8h

If the Phillies are going to let Ranger Suarez walk, they had better be FULLY committed to giving Luzardo $175M next winter, which he could easily get if he repeats his 2025 numbers.

In other words, maybe keeping Suarez makes more sense.

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 8h

2026: Wheeler, Sanchez, Luzardo, Suarez, Nola, Walker (last year), Painter

2027: Wheeler (last year), Sanchez, Suarez, Nola, Painter

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 8h

The things we don't know are: 1. What the Phillies know about Wheeler, 2. the Phillies' assessment of Painter, 3. how any Luzardo talks are going. ... Luzardo might be FAR more expensive next winter than Suarez this winter, so do you hedge your bet and sign Suarez instead of risk losing both.

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 8h

I want to b*tch about off days too (I *really* hated the one after Game 1 of NLDS), but ultimately this is a testament to great starting pitching, which the Phillies have, too. .... I'd love the Phillies to win a postseason best-of-seven with 8 pitchers, too, and I think it's absolutely possible.

Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 9h

Really makes me want Suarez back, though.
I know they should have Wheeler.
But I would LOVE a best-of-seven with LA where we get to throw Sanchez-Wheeler-Luzardo-Suarez in the first four games and then do doubling-up in 6 and 7 if necessary

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 10h

Add wind and/or rain, and cats.

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 14h

At the end of the day, don’t we all just want to enjoy chocolate croissants and read Edgar Allan Poe by the fireplace in an ominous Victorian mansion during a full moon on a cool October night?

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 11h

I have no idea whether Harper's demeanor is tied to being worn out by playing in the majors since 19, injuries, being a father of 4 kids, frustration of guys around him not hitting, money or some combination of the above. He's 33 and has a 6/153 contract remaining. Should he get more?

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 12h

And I don't 100% trust the system to produce young guys that Topper should be playing. Two truths: 1. Phillies can win the 2026 World Series, 2. They might have to do it without meaningful contributions from Crawford and Painter. (Miller needs another year). Is Kemp a young guy who should play more?

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 12h

PTA on the "Latino Harriet Tubman" collaboration with del Toro: "I might have been noodling around with this for twenty years, but Benicio came in to work on his sequence, and he [helped write] the best sequence in the movie in a day and a night. Together at dinner." letterboxd.com/journal/paul...

Eureka!: Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio break down One Battle After Another • Journal • A Letterboxd Magazine

As One Battle After Another releases to a stratospheric response, Brian Formo speaks with director Paul Thomas Anderson and star Leonardo DiCaprio about the improvisational moments, lengthy gestation ...

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 12h

And Benicio came up with it! Per Leo: "Benicio came up with the idea of not only his “Latino Harriet Tubman” situation, but he said, “I would know somebody on the inside that could get Bob out [of the hospital].”" letterboxd.com/journal/paul... ... PTA an incredible collaborator.

Eureka!: Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio break down One Battle After Another • Journal • A Letterboxd Magazine

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 12h

"Do this" meaning he can have a Schwarber Game and a Sanchez Game at the same time. Terrifying.

Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 12h

I think the AL champ will bust out and get to the LA pitching in one game, like the Phillies did in Game 3. But otherwise it's probably a swift Dodgers in 5.

Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 12h

Great ballclub. But in an extraordinary moment where you need to find the right extra piece(s) if you want to beat a healthy Dodgers team in October. The Phillies played very well against them, but that's not the same as forcing LA to find an extra gear. They've hardly broken a sweat this month

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 1d

New post: The spookiness of "Candy and Andy" (but mostly Candy) .... (inspired by @scarredforlife.bsky.social)

The spookiness of "Candy and Andy" (but mostly Candy)

Papergreat, established in 2010, is a daily blog about ephemera, books, history, postcards, all things paper, vintage advertising, and folklore.

www.papergreat.com

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Scarred For Life @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 1d

GHOST CASTLE (1985): UK variant of 1970's Which Witch?, later Haunted House. Beautifully tactile 3D horror board game with gorgeous artwork and components. The steel ball from Haunted House is replaced by a glow-in-the-dark skull. Nice.

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 1d

New post: The spookiness of "Candy and Andy" (but mostly Candy) .... (inspired by @scarredforlife.bsky.social)

The spookiness of "Candy and Andy" (but mostly Candy)

Papergreat, established in 2010, is a daily blog about ephemera, books, history, postcards, all things paper, vintage advertising, and folklore.

www.papergreat.com

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Chica Marx @mckenziewark.bsky.social · 1d

I like to read writing by humans because humans die. A writer used part of her life to write and I’m using part of mine to read it. The finitude is key to it being an art.

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Chris Otto (Papergreat) @papergreat.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, but what about Justin Lin's "Tokyo Story"?