Thomas M. Willett
@thomasmwillett.bsky.social
Author, media enthusiast (The Memory Tourist), and 1x Jeopardy test reject. Protect LGBTQIA+ rights.
New novel "Lava Lamp" is now available in paperback and digital from major online retailers.
Website: https://thememorytourist.blogspot.com/
New novel "Lava Lamp" is now available in paperback and digital from major online retailers.
Website: https://thememorytourist.blogspot.com/
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For many years now, Bel has used the guest room to store the loose ends of her life. Everywhere she looks are memories of a painful past kept hidden for her sanity. Upon hearing that her nephew needs ...
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Happy to announce that my third novel "Lava Lamp" is officially available for purchase! You can check it out in paperback here or from other major online retailers for $20.
Digital edition coming June 1.
Digital edition coming June 1.
Like all Guy Maddin films, My Winnipeg is an exceptionally abstract vision of Canada with the most visually ambitious technique imaginable. What puts it above the rest of his catalog is the perfect mix of satire and homage, finding truth alongside the shaping of a memory no longer in mint condition.
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Like all Guy Maddin films, My Winnipeg is an exceptionally abstract vision of Canada with the most visually ambitious technique imaginable. What puts it above the rest of his catalog is the perfect mix of satire and homage, finding truth alongside the shaping of a memory no longer in mint condition.
Been a decent week for music over here. Also, a good day for new releases. If you want a feel-good, weird-sounding rap album, I recommend Danny Brown's "Stardust," which sounds like a tortured artist finally seeing the light after years of conflict.
November 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Been a decent week for music over here. Also, a good day for new releases. If you want a feel-good, weird-sounding rap album, I recommend Danny Brown's "Stardust," which sounds like a tortured artist finally seeing the light after years of conflict.
In this entry of Short Stop, Chekhov explores a tale as old as time as man meets woman, marries woman, has kid with woman, only for man to go on a long trip to have an affair with "The Lady with the Dog." It's a story of love, mortality, and foolishness that is absolutely heartbreaking.
Short Stop: #21. Anton Chekhov – “The Lady with the Dog”
A look at a life through the media that helped define it.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM
In this entry of Short Stop, Chekhov explores a tale as old as time as man meets woman, marries woman, has kid with woman, only for man to go on a long trip to have an affair with "The Lady with the Dog." It's a story of love, mortality, and foolishness that is absolutely heartbreaking.
Good news, everyone! After months of procrastination and sporadic releasing, I will be finishing my series on Anton Chekhov's short stories next week. Two to go and then I'm done for the year. It's been fun.
November 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Good news, everyone! After months of procrastination and sporadic releasing, I will be finishing my series on Anton Chekhov's short stories next week. Two to go and then I'm done for the year. It's been fun.
And now to send my condolences to Canada, who has had a rough go of things since losing the World Series. About to take off to the Great White North with my favorite Guy Maddin to see what he thinks of My Winnipeg.
November 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
And now to send my condolences to Canada, who has had a rough go of things since losing the World Series. About to take off to the Great White North with my favorite Guy Maddin to see what he thinks of My Winnipeg.
I'm at the point where my only clue is "hot people having sex," so I gave up and found the answer. It's apparently this film, which has just as much skin as it does sea (and erotic poetry).
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
I'm at the point where my only clue is "hot people having sex," so I gave up and found the answer. It's apparently this film, which has just as much skin as it does sea (and erotic poetry).
Love playing the game of trying to figure out what movie Criterion 24/7 is playing. I have no idea, but there's a crocodile in a pool and a bunch of attractive people having a very sensuous affair while living in an expensive-looking home. I5 minutes in and I have no idea how to pin things.
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Love playing the game of trying to figure out what movie Criterion 24/7 is playing. I have no idea, but there's a crocodile in a pool and a bunch of attractive people having a very sensuous affair while living in an expensive-looking home. I5 minutes in and I have no idea how to pin things.
Well, at least November started okay. Got a few weeks to turn it around.
November 8, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Well, at least November started okay. Got a few weeks to turn it around.
The only on-screen Frankenstein that ever mattered.
a young boy in a red jacket and striped shirt is making a funny face
ALT: a young boy in a red jacket and striped shirt is making a funny face
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November 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The only on-screen Frankenstein that ever mattered.
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Finally get to hear the word of the lord tomorrow night.
And in a church, no less.
And in a church, no less.
a close up of a woman 's face with a man in the background .
ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with a man in the background .
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November 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Finally get to hear the word of the lord tomorrow night.
And in a church, no less.
And in a church, no less.
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Ngl… with all the things that are happening in the world right now seeing everyone’s reactions to this is lowkey making me cry 🥹🥲🫶🏽
I’m sharing that happiness, that joy, that euphoria and celebration with all of yall 🫂✨
I’m sharing that happiness, that joy, that euphoria and celebration with all of yall 🫂✨
#AdventureTime: Fionna and Cake fans think show just confirmed Hunter is trans
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/07/adventure-time-fionna-and-cake-hunter-is-trans/?utm_content=1762532403&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/07/adventure-time-fionna-and-cake-hunter-is-trans/?utm_content=1762532403&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake fans think show just confirmed Hunter is trans
Fans of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake are rejoicing after the most recent episode suggested that Hunter is transgender.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ngl… with all the things that are happening in the world right now seeing everyone’s reactions to this is lowkey making me cry 🥹🥲🫶🏽
I’m sharing that happiness, that joy, that euphoria and celebration with all of yall 🫂✨
I’m sharing that happiness, that joy, that euphoria and celebration with all of yall 🫂✨
Finally get to hear the word of the lord tomorrow night.
And in a church, no less.
And in a church, no less.
a close up of a woman 's face with a man in the background .
ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with a man in the background .
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Finally get to hear the word of the lord tomorrow night.
And in a church, no less.
And in a church, no less.
What's weird about The 4:30 Movie is that it's routinely mediocre, but it's also the first Kevin Smith movie to feel the least bit innovative and not a retread in over a decade. Having lived through that, I will say it feels refreshing even as it's 2/5 material.
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
What's weird about The 4:30 Movie is that it's routinely mediocre, but it's also the first Kevin Smith movie to feel the least bit innovative and not a retread in over a decade. Having lived through that, I will say it feels refreshing even as it's 2/5 material.
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Guys, keep an eye on your treadle of the loom. It can save your life.
He saw God’s foot upon the treadle of the loom
November 7, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Guys, keep an eye on your treadle of the loom. It can save your life.
My favorite part of the book version of "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" is that the movie version doesn't start until page 240. She has a whole life before conversion camp that is an endearing coming of age story of fully realized queer joy. I think the book enhances an already great film.
November 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM
My favorite part of the book version of "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" is that the movie version doesn't start until page 240. She has a whole life before conversion camp that is an endearing coming of age story of fully realized queer joy. I think the book enhances an already great film.
About to watch The 4:30 Movie at 10:45. I hope that doesn't mess things up too much.
November 7, 2025 at 6:43 AM
About to watch The 4:30 Movie at 10:45. I hope that doesn't mess things up too much.
I would also like to mention that Armand Hammer's latest is also really good. I'm not sure how Billy Woods manages to be so prolific, but he's released two amazing albums in 2025 alone, and his partnership with The Alchemist (and Elucid, of course) here is just as enjoyable as ever.
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I would also like to mention that Armand Hammer's latest is also really good. I'm not sure how Billy Woods manages to be so prolific, but he's released two amazing albums in 2025 alone, and his partnership with The Alchemist (and Elucid, of course) here is just as enjoyable as ever.
As someone who has been emotionally invested in Danny Brown's post-pandemic career, I consider "Stardust" to be an excellent album full of joy and creativity that reflects the way he's grown since sobriety. Also, hiring most of the hyperpop canon as features gets you extra points in my book.
November 7, 2025 at 6:41 AM
As someone who has been emotionally invested in Danny Brown's post-pandemic career, I consider "Stardust" to be an excellent album full of joy and creativity that reflects the way he's grown since sobriety. Also, hiring most of the hyperpop canon as features gets you extra points in my book.
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Ethan Hawke is 55.
Here’s his 9min Ted Talk on creativity.
I’ve shown this to my students to inspire them to be true to themselves as artists now & in the future.
Refreshingly sincere & just great advice. youtu.be/WRS9Gek4V5Q
Here’s his 9min Ted Talk on creativity.
I’ve shown this to my students to inspire them to be true to themselves as artists now & in the future.
Refreshingly sincere & just great advice. youtu.be/WRS9Gek4V5Q
Give yourself permission to be creative | Ethan Hawke | TED
YouTube video by TED
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November 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Ethan Hawke is 55.
Here’s his 9min Ted Talk on creativity.
I’ve shown this to my students to inspire them to be true to themselves as artists now & in the future.
Refreshingly sincere & just great advice. youtu.be/WRS9Gek4V5Q
Here’s his 9min Ted Talk on creativity.
I’ve shown this to my students to inspire them to be true to themselves as artists now & in the future.
Refreshingly sincere & just great advice. youtu.be/WRS9Gek4V5Q
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Fix Your Heart or Die: The Startling Empathy of David Lynch
Fix Your Heart or Die: The Startling Empathy of David Lynch
The films of David Lynch are strange creatures, but to focus only on their most ungainly appendages is to willfully ignore their equally beautiful qualities.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Fix Your Heart or Die: The Startling Empathy of David Lynch
The fun thing about HBO Max's live feed feature? I can jump into The Substance when it's still fun and before everything gets super weird. It means I'll miss the point, but I still get a wacky Dorian Gray pastiche.
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The fun thing about HBO Max's live feed feature? I can jump into The Substance when it's still fun and before everything gets super weird. It means I'll miss the point, but I still get a wacky Dorian Gray pastiche.
I was cleaning out folders on my computer today and remembering all the screen grab jokes I used to do on Twitter. Those were so much fun and I miss not feeling guilty when I did them.
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I was cleaning out folders on my computer today and remembering all the screen grab jokes I used to do on Twitter. Those were so much fun and I miss not feeling guilty when I did them.
Vince Staples' "Big Fish Theory" is a pretty good one. There's even a track produced by Sophie that has Kendrick Lamar on it.
November 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Vince Staples' "Big Fish Theory" is a pretty good one. There's even a track produced by Sophie that has Kendrick Lamar on it.
At long last, I caught Sorry, Baby on HBO Max and I'm just going to say that Eva Victor is a revelation and they delivered one of my favorite directorial debuts of the 2020s. It's a perfect mix of humor and trauma with a clever study of finding oneself inside faulty institutions. A must see.
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
At long last, I caught Sorry, Baby on HBO Max and I'm just going to say that Eva Victor is a revelation and they delivered one of my favorite directorial debuts of the 2020s. It's a perfect mix of humor and trauma with a clever study of finding oneself inside faulty institutions. A must see.