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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · 4d

Honestly, that’s been the defining feature of my life lately, just checking out the movie or TV show for myself is far more useful than relying on “the discourse” in terms of finding what I like.

Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · 4d

If it weren’t for my exhaustion I would’ve finished The Phoenecian Scheme this evening, and I’d probably rank it as one of my favourite Wes Anderson movies—which surprises me considering how much the marketing and word-of-mouth put me off it.

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Joshua Holland @joshuaholland.bsky.social · Dec 25

I’ve never donated to Wikipedia before but I set up a small monthly donation as a fuck you to the world’s richest psychopath.

Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia

Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.

www.newsweek.com

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · 7d

That #SplinterCell animated series was good, actually! Happily surprised

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · 14d

Throwing this into the ether but what do I need to know about #plex if I’m the kind of person who dives into the deep end IMMEDIATELY instead of wading gently into a hobby or interest?

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Matinee Mode @matineemode.bsky.social · 17d

Take a few minutes to appreciate Drew Struzan creating the original artwork for THE PHANTOM MENACE. Truly a master at work.

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 17d

reminder:

M.E.: Tell me. Who's stronger ...the Thing or the Hulk?

JACK KIRBY: Nobody cares.

M.E.: Is that the dumbest question you've ever been asked in an interview?

JACK KIRBY: It's up there.

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · 19d

Michael Clayton is low-key one of the best movies of the last twenty years

Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 19d

Director/screenwriter Tony Gilroy goes deep into his directorial debut, Michael Clayton, which was released on this day in 2007 🎥

Watch the full filmography breakdown including Andor, the Bourne franchise and more ➡️ boxd.it/a2G

Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · 21d

I feel like the #Peacemaker season finale was conceptually great but didn't stick the landing—definitely an odd way to cap off what was otherwise a pretty strong season, and felt like a "oh right there's a whole franchise waiting in the wings" closer, but overall, some great TV!

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michael lutz @ztul.bsky.social · 24d

guy who's only seen 'boss baby' meeting a real baby: there's a few things here I wasn't expecting

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Will BOO-rows 🖖🍞🥀 @reforest-kelley.bsky.social · Nov 25

Fuckin love Avery Brooks

"People have referred to Deep Space Nine as this darker thing, in my mind it resembles us... Deep Space Nine was talking about homelessness and terrorism and all of these things. Gender identity. That's us." - Avery Brooks, The Fifty-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 26

I don’t play MTG in any capacity but that Spidey bagel card… I weirdly want that one card.

But as an outsider to the hobby it is a bit surreal seeing the sheer pace of these collaborations, especially given how they get covered by major gaming/hobby outlets. “Didn’t we just do this?”

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Drew Scanlon @drewscanlon.bsky.social · Sep 26

Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.

If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!

Donate at blinkingguy.com

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 24

I think #AlienEarth was good, but it spent most of its eight episodes setting up questions it simply doesn't have the runtime to answer. Not necessarily a bad thing, but ultimately leaves me feeling a bit frustrated that we have to wait for more.

Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 11

Okay maybe I've been too harsh about #Highest2Lowest thus far, it absolutely becomes a different beast entirely at the halfway mark and I'm hooked.

Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 11

It's absolutely wild how these platforms insist on certain standards and yet advertising apparently has no oversight whatsoever!

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 11

I’ve been playing along and listening to the last episode said to myself Nar Shaddaa can’t be that big… but Nar Shaddaa big!

Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 9

When Wright and Washington can dig into a scene, it's really good! But my god, that score, it's so on-the-nose so far.

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 9

Kurosawa's High and Low is one of my favourite films, and I've been curious about what Spike Lee would do with #Highest2Lowest. Gotta admit, I'm struggling a bit here - I feel like this first act has no idea what it's trying to be, and the score feels wildly out place. But! Giving it a fair shake.

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 9

I hid it so well, with my repeated mentions of how good #Andor is and how everyone should watch it, and that time when I said, "What if we just became a dedicated Star Wars podcast?"

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Sep 9

In which I repeatedly make the case this show should really be a dedicated #Andor rewatch podcast.

Coffee and Kurosawa @coffeekurosawapod.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨 New Ep Alert: 🎥 Rogue One (2016): Podcasts Are Built on Hope

In this episode, we ask how much collaboration is too much collaboration as they return to the Star Wars IP with a film that explores theme through character, but might go just a little too far with fan service.

#filmsky #podcast

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Aug 30

Super annoyed at every #nswx forecast right now. Rain? Never heard of it!

Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Aug 29

Instantly elevates anything he’s in. More people should check out the LCD Soundsystem music video he did with Sissy Spacek and Rian Johnson, it’s basically a five minute film that will leave you in tears and it’s because of the performances.

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Ben, Drinker of Coffee @thebengeemon.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Hays Code was pretty fucked up! We barely scratched the surface of how messed up that entire deal was in this episode—check it out! #newpodcast

Coffee and Kurosawa @coffeekurosawapod.bsky.social · Aug 28

This week, we talk Hayes Code, pre-trope tropes, and ladies with gumption in "The Thin Man" (1934).

Catch it wherever you get your podcasts 🔗 buff.ly/VHLcWgG

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