Sherilyn Connelly
@sherilyn.bsky.social
Author of Ponyville Confidential (2017), The First Star Trek Movie (2019), Presenting Persis Khambatta (2021), Beautiful Ghosts (2021), and The Names Below the Title (2027). San Francisco 6 / Fresno 8 / BMI 21.6
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November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Post something random or you’ll have an awful December.
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Post something random or you’ll have an awful December.
My top 5 Scorseses as of today
1. The Last Temptation of Christ
2. The Age of Innocence
3. Cape Fear
4. The Last Waltz
5. After Hours
1. The Last Temptation of Christ
2. The Age of Innocence
3. Cape Fear
4. The Last Waltz
5. After Hours
1. After Hours
2. The Last Waltz
3. Taxi Driver
4. Bringing Out The Dead
5. Raging Bull
2. The Last Waltz
3. Taxi Driver
4. Bringing Out The Dead
5. Raging Bull
1. Raging Bull
2. Taxi Driver
3. Goodfellas
4. The Wolf of Wall Street
5. The Age of Innocence
2. Taxi Driver
3. Goodfellas
4. The Wolf of Wall Street
5. The Age of Innocence
November 18, 2025 at 3:58 AM
My top 5 Scorseses as of today
1. The Last Temptation of Christ
2. The Age of Innocence
3. Cape Fear
4. The Last Waltz
5. After Hours
1. The Last Temptation of Christ
2. The Age of Innocence
3. Cape Fear
4. The Last Waltz
5. After Hours
My last film review was published six years ago this week on November 15, 2019, and both the papers I wrote for have long since folded, yet I still keep ending up on new publicists' mailing lists. It's almost as if nobody's paying attention.
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
My last film review was published six years ago this week on November 15, 2019, and both the papers I wrote for have long since folded, yet I still keep ending up on new publicists' mailing lists. It's almost as if nobody's paying attention.
I was recently dunking on Stewart Raffil's trashy 1984 THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT for all the Coke product placement, so it's only fair to point out that Alan J. Pakula's hyper-respectable 1982 SOPHIE'S CHOICE lovingly focuses on Spam and Band-Aids during its first 10 minutes.
November 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I was recently dunking on Stewart Raffil's trashy 1984 THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT for all the Coke product placement, so it's only fair to point out that Alan J. Pakula's hyper-respectable 1982 SOPHIE'S CHOICE lovingly focuses on Spam and Band-Aids during its first 10 minutes.
Wausau Daily Herald, November 17, 1956.
PLAN TO ATTEND
FIRST NIGHTERS
Elvis Presley Party
Tuesday, Nov. 20 -- 10:00 A.M.
LOVE ME TENDER
FREE Autographed Photos of Elvis Presley
Admission: All Seats 90c
TICKETS ON SALE
* At Theatre
* Through Staff Members
* Through Elvis Presley Fan Club
PLAN TO ATTEND
FIRST NIGHTERS
Elvis Presley Party
Tuesday, Nov. 20 -- 10:00 A.M.
LOVE ME TENDER
FREE Autographed Photos of Elvis Presley
Admission: All Seats 90c
TICKETS ON SALE
* At Theatre
* Through Staff Members
* Through Elvis Presley Fan Club
November 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Wausau Daily Herald, November 17, 1956.
PLAN TO ATTEND
FIRST NIGHTERS
Elvis Presley Party
Tuesday, Nov. 20 -- 10:00 A.M.
LOVE ME TENDER
FREE Autographed Photos of Elvis Presley
Admission: All Seats 90c
TICKETS ON SALE
* At Theatre
* Through Staff Members
* Through Elvis Presley Fan Club
PLAN TO ATTEND
FIRST NIGHTERS
Elvis Presley Party
Tuesday, Nov. 20 -- 10:00 A.M.
LOVE ME TENDER
FREE Autographed Photos of Elvis Presley
Admission: All Seats 90c
TICKETS ON SALE
* At Theatre
* Through Staff Members
* Through Elvis Presley Fan Club
Reposted by Sherilyn Connelly
First off, my suspension has ended. Got a little harsh with a post a few days ago but I didn’t have my feet on the ground and I’m sorry if I offended anyone. Will try to be more chipper. Knock on wood!
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
First off, my suspension has ended. Got a little harsh with a post a few days ago but I didn’t have my feet on the ground and I’m sorry if I offended anyone. Will try to be more chipper. Knock on wood!
I experienced this phenomenon in a big way when I was the acting manager of my library branch for 16 months during the pandemic. In particular, the middle-aged cishet white women on the staff resented me sooooo much, and refused to take me seriously or follow any of my instructions.
It’s upsetting how often I meet people who have no problem agreeing trans women are women, but stop short of being willing or able to truly acknowledge trans women are human. Like, wanting them to exist in a way that never allows them to be anywhere the cis person thinks of as being “above me”.
November 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I experienced this phenomenon in a big way when I was the acting manager of my library branch for 16 months during the pandemic. In particular, the middle-aged cishet white women on the staff resented me sooooo much, and refused to take me seriously or follow any of my instructions.
Jersey Journal, November 17, 1956.
BUT ELVIS WAS A NO SHOW!--Crowds of screaming youngsters encircle car of newspaper photographer as he approaches entrance to Christ Hospital, Jersey City. Teenagers jammed the hospital entrance after hearing false rumor that Elvis Presley was visiting there.
BUT ELVIS WAS A NO SHOW!--Crowds of screaming youngsters encircle car of newspaper photographer as he approaches entrance to Christ Hospital, Jersey City. Teenagers jammed the hospital entrance after hearing false rumor that Elvis Presley was visiting there.
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Jersey Journal, November 17, 1956.
BUT ELVIS WAS A NO SHOW!--Crowds of screaming youngsters encircle car of newspaper photographer as he approaches entrance to Christ Hospital, Jersey City. Teenagers jammed the hospital entrance after hearing false rumor that Elvis Presley was visiting there.
BUT ELVIS WAS A NO SHOW!--Crowds of screaming youngsters encircle car of newspaper photographer as he approaches entrance to Christ Hospital, Jersey City. Teenagers jammed the hospital entrance after hearing false rumor that Elvis Presley was visiting there.
Fresno Bee, November 17, 1989. The Star Trek Blooper Reels played at FSU more than once, and I'm unsure exactly which screening I attended, but it may have been one of the ones on this date. This was of course long after SAG filed suit against Gene Roddenberry for touring with them in 1970s.
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Fresno Bee, November 17, 1989. The Star Trek Blooper Reels played at FSU more than once, and I'm unsure exactly which screening I attended, but it may have been one of the ones on this date. This was of course long after SAG filed suit against Gene Roddenberry for touring with them in 1970s.
Los Angeles Times, November 16, 1980. File Under: "Headlines Sherilyn Wishes She'd Written."
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Los Angeles Times, November 16, 1980. File Under: "Headlines Sherilyn Wishes She'd Written."
Variety, November 16, 1956. Not sure whatever became of this guy.
November 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Variety, November 16, 1956. Not sure whatever became of this guy.
New York Daily News, November 16, 1956.
Elvis Presley fans, many of whom were under the impression their idol was making a personal appearance, line up on 43d St. to await admission to Paramount where his first film, "Love Me Tender," opened yesterday. Some had been waiting since midnight.
Elvis Presley fans, many of whom were under the impression their idol was making a personal appearance, line up on 43d St. to await admission to Paramount where his first film, "Love Me Tender," opened yesterday. Some had been waiting since midnight.
November 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
New York Daily News, November 16, 1956.
Elvis Presley fans, many of whom were under the impression their idol was making a personal appearance, line up on 43d St. to await admission to Paramount where his first film, "Love Me Tender," opened yesterday. Some had been waiting since midnight.
Elvis Presley fans, many of whom were under the impression their idol was making a personal appearance, line up on 43d St. to await admission to Paramount where his first film, "Love Me Tender," opened yesterday. Some had been waiting since midnight.
Jacksonville Florida Times-Union, November 16, 1966.
A "Star Trek" luncheon and "Outer Space" fashion show at 12:30pm tomorrow in the South Windsor Ballroom of the Hotel Robert Meyer will launch the afternoon business sessions of the Florida Hospital Auxiliaries convening here through Friday.
A "Star Trek" luncheon and "Outer Space" fashion show at 12:30pm tomorrow in the South Windsor Ballroom of the Hotel Robert Meyer will launch the afternoon business sessions of the Florida Hospital Auxiliaries convening here through Friday.
November 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Jacksonville Florida Times-Union, November 16, 1966.
A "Star Trek" luncheon and "Outer Space" fashion show at 12:30pm tomorrow in the South Windsor Ballroom of the Hotel Robert Meyer will launch the afternoon business sessions of the Florida Hospital Auxiliaries convening here through Friday.
A "Star Trek" luncheon and "Outer Space" fashion show at 12:30pm tomorrow in the South Windsor Ballroom of the Hotel Robert Meyer will launch the afternoon business sessions of the Florida Hospital Auxiliaries convening here through Friday.
New York Daily News, November 15, 1956.
Today only--to the first 2,000 patrons!
FREE GIFTS FROM ELVIS PRESLEY!
Come early--be sure to get your free gift!
TODAY 8 A.M.
PARAMOUNT
Broadway at 43rd Street
Midnight Feature
HEAR ELVIS SING
"love Me Tender"
"We're Gonna Move"
"Poor Boy" - "Let Me!"
Today only--to the first 2,000 patrons!
FREE GIFTS FROM ELVIS PRESLEY!
Come early--be sure to get your free gift!
TODAY 8 A.M.
PARAMOUNT
Broadway at 43rd Street
Midnight Feature
HEAR ELVIS SING
"love Me Tender"
"We're Gonna Move"
"Poor Boy" - "Let Me!"
November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
New York Daily News, November 15, 1956.
Today only--to the first 2,000 patrons!
FREE GIFTS FROM ELVIS PRESLEY!
Come early--be sure to get your free gift!
TODAY 8 A.M.
PARAMOUNT
Broadway at 43rd Street
Midnight Feature
HEAR ELVIS SING
"love Me Tender"
"We're Gonna Move"
"Poor Boy" - "Let Me!"
Today only--to the first 2,000 patrons!
FREE GIFTS FROM ELVIS PRESLEY!
Come early--be sure to get your free gift!
TODAY 8 A.M.
PARAMOUNT
Broadway at 43rd Street
Midnight Feature
HEAR ELVIS SING
"love Me Tender"
"We're Gonna Move"
"Poor Boy" - "Let Me!"
Colton Courier, November 15, 1956.
A squealing mob of girls, a few boys and at least one middle-aged mother and father, mobbed a Times Square theater today to see Elvis Presley on film.
The girls started squealing at 10:30 Wednesday night.
A squealing mob of girls, a few boys and at least one middle-aged mother and father, mobbed a Times Square theater today to see Elvis Presley on film.
The girls started squealing at 10:30 Wednesday night.
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Colton Courier, November 15, 1956.
A squealing mob of girls, a few boys and at least one middle-aged mother and father, mobbed a Times Square theater today to see Elvis Presley on film.
The girls started squealing at 10:30 Wednesday night.
A squealing mob of girls, a few boys and at least one middle-aged mother and father, mobbed a Times Square theater today to see Elvis Presley on film.
The girls started squealing at 10:30 Wednesday night.
Daily Worker, November 15, 1966. Wherein the columnist for a prominent socialist / anti-capitalist newspaper praises the diversity on STAR TREK.
"'Star-Trek,' as a reader pointed out to this column, did offer some hope of an improved humanity, picturing an integrated space crew in its millennium."
"'Star-Trek,' as a reader pointed out to this column, did offer some hope of an improved humanity, picturing an integrated space crew in its millennium."
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Daily Worker, November 15, 1966. Wherein the columnist for a prominent socialist / anti-capitalist newspaper praises the diversity on STAR TREK.
"'Star-Trek,' as a reader pointed out to this column, did offer some hope of an improved humanity, picturing an integrated space crew in its millennium."
"'Star-Trek,' as a reader pointed out to this column, did offer some hope of an improved humanity, picturing an integrated space crew in its millennium."
Variety, November 15, 1982. With all due respect to THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, the excised Jackie-Gleason-as-Burt-Reynolds footage from SMOKEY IS THE BANDIT is cinema's true holy grail.
November 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Variety, November 15, 1982. With all due respect to THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, the excised Jackie-Gleason-as-Burt-Reynolds footage from SMOKEY IS THE BANDIT is cinema's true holy grail.
Goin’ in! Here’s to hoping Edgar Wright’s THE RUNNING MAN is as, um, “understated” as Paul Michael Glaser’s.
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Goin’ in! Here’s to hoping Edgar Wright’s THE RUNNING MAN is as, um, “understated” as Paul Michael Glaser’s.
In the manuscript of my 2021 book Presenting Persis Khambatta, which is also a stealth history of the female-run Miss India contest, I mentioned that known sexual predator Donald Trump bought Miss Universe. In the published book, my editor removed that known detail.
November 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
In the manuscript of my 2021 book Presenting Persis Khambatta, which is also a stealth history of the female-run Miss India contest, I mentioned that known sexual predator Donald Trump bought Miss Universe. In the published book, my editor removed that known detail.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, November 14, 1956.
Elvis Presley Days at Our
SODA FOUNTAIN
Enjoy the music of Elvis Presley while
having your favorite Sundae or Soda.
FREE
"33" LP Elvis Presley Record
Album to Winner of
Elvis Presley Vote Contest.
Register @ Soda Fountain.
FREE COKE WITH EACH HOUND DOG
Elvis Presley Days at Our
SODA FOUNTAIN
Enjoy the music of Elvis Presley while
having your favorite Sundae or Soda.
FREE
"33" LP Elvis Presley Record
Album to Winner of
Elvis Presley Vote Contest.
Register @ Soda Fountain.
FREE COKE WITH EACH HOUND DOG
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Green Bay Press-Gazette, November 14, 1956.
Elvis Presley Days at Our
SODA FOUNTAIN
Enjoy the music of Elvis Presley while
having your favorite Sundae or Soda.
FREE
"33" LP Elvis Presley Record
Album to Winner of
Elvis Presley Vote Contest.
Register @ Soda Fountain.
FREE COKE WITH EACH HOUND DOG
Elvis Presley Days at Our
SODA FOUNTAIN
Enjoy the music of Elvis Presley while
having your favorite Sundae or Soda.
FREE
"33" LP Elvis Presley Record
Album to Winner of
Elvis Presley Vote Contest.
Register @ Soda Fountain.
FREE COKE WITH EACH HOUND DOG
Reposted by Sherilyn Connelly
IT HAS BEEN 0️⃣ DAYS
SINCE SEEING THE NAME SYDNEY SWEENEY
SINCE SEEING THE NAME SYDNEY SWEENEY
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
IT HAS BEEN 0️⃣ DAYS
SINCE SEEING THE NAME SYDNEY SWEENEY
SINCE SEEING THE NAME SYDNEY SWEENEY
Fresno Bee, November 14, 1986. Breathless local coverage of the impending premiere of the miniseries FRESNO, which was a spoof of primetime soaps like DALLAS. Some people in town were very offended by it before it even aired!
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Fresno Bee, November 14, 1986. Breathless local coverage of the impending premiere of the miniseries FRESNO, which was a spoof of primetime soaps like DALLAS. Some people in town were very offended by it before it even aired!
Daily Variety, November 14, 1980. The time Cary Grant sued Chevy Chase for queer-bashing Grant while Chase did a limp-wristed, lisping imitation of him on Tom Snyder's TOMORROW.
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Daily Variety, November 14, 1980. The time Cary Grant sued Chevy Chase for queer-bashing Grant while Chase did a limp-wristed, lisping imitation of him on Tom Snyder's TOMORROW.
One of the ways I've been distracting myself from the horrors of the current moment is by making a list on setlist dot fm of all the concerts I've attended. There are still some stragglers to enter--mostly goth bands from the 2000s--but these stats for the acts I've seen the most look about right.
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 AM
One of the ways I've been distracting myself from the horrors of the current moment is by making a list on setlist dot fm of all the concerts I've attended. There are still some stragglers to enter--mostly goth bands from the 2000s--but these stats for the acts I've seen the most look about right.