Scott Nye
@railoftomorrow.bsky.social
Come on down to the mermaid cafe and I will buy you a bottle of wine
Vinegar Syndrome’s little lie every year that if you order during the Black Friday presale, your order will be among the first to ship…it’s a fun dream
December 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Vinegar Syndrome’s little lie every year that if you order during the Black Friday presale, your order will be among the first to ship…it’s a fun dream
If anyone wants to go see ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER in IMAX at Citywalk at 6, I just cancelled my tickets
December 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
If anyone wants to go see ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER in IMAX at Citywalk at 6, I just cancelled my tickets
Probably the guy who asked me if I want to take it outside when I shushed him at a UCLA screening of Hou Hsiao-hsien’s debut feature CUTE GIRL
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Probably the guy who asked me if I want to take it outside when I shushed him at a UCLA screening of Hou Hsiao-hsien’s debut feature CUTE GIRL
The Andy Serkis ANIMAL FARM trailer is really baffling. Was Serkis so determined to make it that he didn’t care if it was good? Was he on the hook contractually? That hard up for work?
December 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The Andy Serkis ANIMAL FARM trailer is really baffling. Was Serkis so determined to make it that he didn’t care if it was good? Was he on the hook contractually? That hard up for work?
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I'll be president one time if you do good. I'll be president two times if you do bad.
December 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I'll be president one time if you do good. I'll be president two times if you do bad.
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In terms of US politics, Bush v. Gore is the defining event of the century. It set the template: a ruthless right that instinctively seeks power & doesn't give a shit about rule of law...and a bunch of hapless, feckless octogenarian Dems worried about the good opinion of centrist opinion columnists.
The 25th anniversary of Bush v Gore is today. The conspiracy mongering & corruption of the GOP has been brewing for a long time.
Roberts, Barrett and Kavanaugh were all on Bush's legal team, where they pushed unfounded legal theories. SC justices were already enmeshed in voter fraud myths.
Roberts, Barrett and Kavanaugh were all on Bush's legal team, where they pushed unfounded legal theories. SC justices were already enmeshed in voter fraud myths.
Here's Sandra Day O'Connor endorsing News Max levels of voter fraud conspiracies in the 2000 election.
December 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
In terms of US politics, Bush v. Gore is the defining event of the century. It set the template: a ruthless right that instinctively seeks power & doesn't give a shit about rule of law...and a bunch of hapless, feckless octogenarian Dems worried about the good opinion of centrist opinion columnists.
You will be visited by three ghosts
December 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
You will be visited by three ghosts
Great list, and not only because I was able to write about - what else - AFTER THE HUNT
December 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Great list, and not only because I was able to write about - what else - AFTER THE HUNT
Duffy is right, people need to dress up when they take to the skies
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Duffy is right, people need to dress up when they take to the skies
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Adore this truly stellar list! Thank you to all our contributors year-round for providing eloquent appreciations for all 50 selections. I wrote about Carson Lund's timeless hangout movie Eephus.
December 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Adore this truly stellar list! Thank you to all our contributors year-round for providing eloquent appreciations for all 50 selections. I wrote about Carson Lund's timeless hangout movie Eephus.
Got in on standby. It is, indeed, a wonderful life.
December 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Got in on standby. It is, indeed, a wonderful life.
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1. Only the rich *currently* have access to the most expensive hospital chains
2. Dunno who runs it, but it's better than lunatic insurance companies whose literal job is to deny care to people
3. This is also the current system. I am rich and have great care and I can't ever fucking see anyone
2. Dunno who runs it, but it's better than lunatic insurance companies whose literal job is to deny care to people
3. This is also the current system. I am rich and have great care and I can't ever fucking see anyone
For all Universal HC/Single Payer/M4A advocates.
What do the biggest, expensive hospital chains do. Do they opt out and only serve the rich ?
Who in the USA gov runs the program?
R U ok with having to see a primary care doc before you can see a specialist ?
What do the biggest, expensive hospital chains do. Do they opt out and only serve the rich ?
Who in the USA gov runs the program?
R U ok with having to see a primary care doc before you can see a specialist ?
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. Only the rich *currently* have access to the most expensive hospital chains
2. Dunno who runs it, but it's better than lunatic insurance companies whose literal job is to deny care to people
3. This is also the current system. I am rich and have great care and I can't ever fucking see anyone
2. Dunno who runs it, but it's better than lunatic insurance companies whose literal job is to deny care to people
3. This is also the current system. I am rich and have great care and I can't ever fucking see anyone
Someone pointed out recently, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it, that everyone from like 1951 who railed against TV as a destructive force in society, who we all made fun of for decades, was completely proven right.
so many of our current problems stem from americans not being able to comprehend that a guy they know from tv might actually be stupid
December 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Someone pointed out recently, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it, that everyone from like 1951 who railed against TV as a destructive force in society, who we all made fun of for decades, was completely proven right.
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Last week I loaded up Disney+ and had a clear, halting "what even IS Disney anymore?" moment based on what greeted me there. I guess the answer is they agree with me, they are IP rent collectors and nothing else
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Last week I loaded up Disney+ and had a clear, halting "what even IS Disney anymore?" moment based on what greeted me there. I guess the answer is they agree with me, they are IP rent collectors and nothing else
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Is the suggestion that if we knew how much medical care cost, we would seek less of it? Related question, why is everyone insane now?
Roger Marshall: "We want patients to become consumers again. We want patients to see what the actual prices are. We believe that if we would add the price tags to this bill, that it would save the country a trillion dollars a year."
December 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Is the suggestion that if we knew how much medical care cost, we would seek less of it? Related question, why is everyone insane now?
Was thrilled to contribute a few words on the splendid work of Amanda Seyfried (sadly-have-not-yet-seen-THE-HOUSEMAID edition)
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Was thrilled to contribute a few words on the splendid work of Amanda Seyfried (sadly-have-not-yet-seen-THE-HOUSEMAID edition)
Overheard at a restaurant “Grok gave me this tip…”
December 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Overheard at a restaurant “Grok gave me this tip…”
How privée was my vie
December 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
How privée was my vie
TROUBLE IN PARADISE and DESIGN FOR LIVING are no-brainers
JEKYLL, TEMPLE DRAKE, THESE THREE, THE HEIRESS, SMILING LIEUTENANT should be in high consideration
Very partial to OLD ACQUAINTANCE
But if it’s possible to find THE STRANGER’S RETURN, that might be my favorite performance she’s given.
JEKYLL, TEMPLE DRAKE, THESE THREE, THE HEIRESS, SMILING LIEUTENANT should be in high consideration
Very partial to OLD ACQUAINTANCE
But if it’s possible to find THE STRANGER’S RETURN, that might be my favorite performance she’s given.
This year's Kristmas Eve topic is the filmography of under-sung Golden Age actress MIRIAM HOPKINS!
Which Miriam Movies MUST make Clay & Ryan's final list?!
Which Miriam Movies MUST make Clay & Ryan's final list?!
December 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
TROUBLE IN PARADISE and DESIGN FOR LIVING are no-brainers
JEKYLL, TEMPLE DRAKE, THESE THREE, THE HEIRESS, SMILING LIEUTENANT should be in high consideration
Very partial to OLD ACQUAINTANCE
But if it’s possible to find THE STRANGER’S RETURN, that might be my favorite performance she’s given.
JEKYLL, TEMPLE DRAKE, THESE THREE, THE HEIRESS, SMILING LIEUTENANT should be in high consideration
Very partial to OLD ACQUAINTANCE
But if it’s possible to find THE STRANGER’S RETURN, that might be my favorite performance she’s given.
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It's a religion without a name. It's all ritual and the texts are viral Instagram Reels instantly forgotten. RETVRNism or RFKism or something.
December 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It's a religion without a name. It's all ritual and the texts are viral Instagram Reels instantly forgotten. RETVRNism or RFKism or something.
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Feels like the US has spent the last 5+ years on the verge of some kind of secular moral revival that keeps getting channeled into weirdo lifestyle puritanism
Cafes across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-caffeine lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty tea bags and rewarmed decaf. nyti.ms/3XKlqoj
December 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Feels like the US has spent the last 5+ years on the verge of some kind of secular moral revival that keeps getting channeled into weirdo lifestyle puritanism
One of the more benign “just imagine if Obama…”
Like i said no one in the world plays the game like FIFA www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Is it ‘soccer’ or ‘football?’ President Trump wants to rename the NFL
The President said "it really doesn't make sense" to call American football by that name.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
One of the more benign “just imagine if Obama…”