Matt Wedge
@thewedgeserpent.bsky.social
(He/him) Film writer type, bylines at Daily Grindhouse, Neon Splatter, and others; vegetarian, expert on the films of Larry Cohen, cat herder, library lifer, cancer survivor, Chicagoan living in the south. All opinions mine.
Pinned
Pro-tip: if you have several loads of laundry to do, put on an anthology film so that you have a built-in folding breaks.
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Pro-tip: if you have several loads of laundry to do, put on an anthology film so that you have a built-in folding breaks.
As someone who gave up on the show in the second season as unadulterated fan service to bullshit ‘80s nostalgia, I’m sort of enjoying watching Stranger Things suffer one PR nightmare after another as they try to finish up the stupid show.
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
As someone who gave up on the show in the second season as unadulterated fan service to bullshit ‘80s nostalgia, I’m sort of enjoying watching Stranger Things suffer one PR nightmare after another as they try to finish up the stupid show.
🖕
Hey, look. The Cinematrix is still being sponsored by that atrocious Ryan Murphy/Kardashian trash. Skipping again.
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🖕
Rental van reserved. Hotel reserved in Indiana so that I don't fall asleep trying to drive all the way to Chicago in one chunk. Lease signed and first month's rent paid. This move is officially a reality.
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Rental van reserved. Hotel reserved in Indiana so that I don't fall asleep trying to drive all the way to Chicago in one chunk. Lease signed and first month's rent paid. This move is officially a reality.
If Thiel and Vance weren't all in on AI before, they are now.
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If Thiel and Vance weren't all in on AI before, they are now.
Okay, I watched McBain last night for the first time. It's a silly right-wing anti-drug reactionary fantasy posing as a Rambo knockoff that came out about five years too late. Walken seems bored, not even giving a memorable line reading. But it's a stacked cast and has huge production value...1/?
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Okay, I watched McBain last night for the first time. It's a silly right-wing anti-drug reactionary fantasy posing as a Rambo knockoff that came out about five years too late. Walken seems bored, not even giving a memorable line reading. But it's a stacked cast and has huge production value...1/?
Reposted by Matt Wedge
Chicago's essential dive bars vol. 2: The history and legacy of 12 more iconic watering holes. buff.ly/Ms73fhR
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Chicago's essential dive bars vol. 2: The history and legacy of 12 more iconic watering holes. buff.ly/Ms73fhR
What's really funny and sad about this is that Ratner sucked up to Trump and made the Melania documentary for them to get around being blackballed by the studios and the best he could come up with when thrown his lifeline was "Eh, RUSH HOUR 4, I guess?"
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
What's really funny and sad about this is that Ratner sucked up to Trump and made the Melania documentary for them to get around being blackballed by the studios and the best he could come up with when thrown his lifeline was "Eh, RUSH HOUR 4, I guess?"
I don’t really do Thanksgiving. Haven’t for years. Plus I’m alone this year, so it especially doesn’t feel special.
That said, I was feeling vaguely nostalgic for the days when I was a kid and my mom would make a pan of baked mostaccioli for my meat-hating ass. So that’s what I’m doing Thursday.
That said, I was feeling vaguely nostalgic for the days when I was a kid and my mom would make a pan of baked mostaccioli for my meat-hating ass. So that’s what I’m doing Thursday.
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I don’t really do Thanksgiving. Haven’t for years. Plus I’m alone this year, so it especially doesn’t feel special.
That said, I was feeling vaguely nostalgic for the days when I was a kid and my mom would make a pan of baked mostaccioli for my meat-hating ass. So that’s what I’m doing Thursday.
That said, I was feeling vaguely nostalgic for the days when I was a kid and my mom would make a pan of baked mostaccioli for my meat-hating ass. So that’s what I’m doing Thursday.
I woke up this morning with this thought: the reason sushi is so popular throughout much of the U.S. is because it's often smothered in spicy mayonnaise in restaurants to appeal to Americans.
This is literally the kind of stuff my brain is apparently working on when my alarm goes off.
This is literally the kind of stuff my brain is apparently working on when my alarm goes off.
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I woke up this morning with this thought: the reason sushi is so popular throughout much of the U.S. is because it's often smothered in spicy mayonnaise in restaurants to appeal to Americans.
This is literally the kind of stuff my brain is apparently working on when my alarm goes off.
This is literally the kind of stuff my brain is apparently working on when my alarm goes off.
Reposted by Matt Wedge
Also, no one seems to talk about all the MeToo accusations leveled at Ratner anymore.
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Also, no one seems to talk about all the MeToo accusations leveled at Ratner anymore.
Everything is so stupid.
‘Rush Hour 4’ in the Works at Paramount at Trump’s Request
"Rush Hour 4" in the works at Paramount after prodding from president Trump.
variety.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Everything is so stupid.
Reposted by Matt Wedge
We are so close to reaching our goal here. Can you help spread the word? Thank you so much, we appreciate it!
Donate to Help Us Take Care of Jason, organized by James Greene Jr
Hi, my name is Jim and I'm raising funds for my stepson Jason. Jason is a sweet and funny 2… James Greene Jr needs your support for Help Us Take Care of Jason
www.gofundme.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We are so close to reaching our goal here. Can you help spread the word? Thank you so much, we appreciate it!
Yeah, looks like I'm just done with Cinematrix forever at this point.
Hey, look. The Cinematrix is still being sponsored by that atrocious Ryan Murphy/Kardashian trash. Skipping again.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Yeah, looks like I'm just done with Cinematrix forever at this point.
Holy hell, Bulls. That was an ugly ass game.
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Holy hell, Bulls. That was an ugly ass game.
Reposted by Matt Wedge
Public libraries are fucking awesome, and something we should all be proud this country actually decided to do. With so much terrible history, this is an unmitigated good, and librarians are a pretty amazing example of what public service can be. Give them love.
Some people don't know this so it's worth saying out loud that Public libraries are free to use. And even if you have never used a library, the librarians at your local library will be very happy to see you and help you get started.
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Public libraries are fucking awesome, and something we should all be proud this country actually decided to do. With so much terrible history, this is an unmitigated good, and librarians are a pretty amazing example of what public service can be. Give them love.
Reposted by Matt Wedge
My contempt for intentionally trying to make something campy knows no end.
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My contempt for intentionally trying to make something campy knows no end.
Reposted by Matt Wedge
Goddamit! Stop hate-watching shit, you morons!
‘All’s Fair’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
The Ryan Murphy legal drama starring Kim Kardashian, 'All's Fair,' has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu.
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Goddamit! Stop hate-watching shit, you morons!
Reposted by Matt Wedge
If you're in NYC, I wouldn't sleep on @RoxyCinemaNYC screening of Abel Ferrara's super-rare 2 1/2 hour workprint cut of CAT CHASER on Sunday 11/30.
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
If you're in NYC, I wouldn't sleep on @RoxyCinemaNYC screening of Abel Ferrara's super-rare 2 1/2 hour workprint cut of CAT CHASER on Sunday 11/30.