Joshua M. Patton🖤💛🖖
@joshuampatton.com
Former politics/police reporter, NOW: Senior Writer and Critic at CBR. Dad. Veteran. Yinzer. Storyteller. Hermit. He/Him. #BlackLivesMatter #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Yinz
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
This is my favorite Frankenstein adaptation. (Sorry GDT.)
This is my favorite Frankenstein adaptation. (Sorry GDT.)
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
This is my favorite Frankenstein adaptation. (Sorry GDT.)
This is my favorite Frankenstein adaptation. (Sorry GDT.)
When it comes to political thrillers, people expect a certain kind of story and approach to the characters who inhabit its world. #TheCrown avoids almost every one of them, and it takes a shockingly different approach. I talk about why it still works.
9 Years Later, Netflix’s 92% RT Political Thriller Still Has No Equal
Big, expensive fantasy shows like Andor or House of the Dragon are basically political thrillers but Netflix's based-on-real-life series stands apart.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
When it comes to political thrillers, people expect a certain kind of story and approach to the characters who inhabit its world. #TheCrown avoids almost every one of them, and it takes a shockingly different approach. I talk about why it still works.
Focusing on one of the most celebrated and, arguably, misunderstood scenes in the #Watchmen movie, I look at how the legacy of the Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons masterpiece only elevates a kind of thematic dilemma posed by every version of this story.
This Chilling Watchmen Quote Is Still Untouchable
While there are many iconic lines from Watchmen, there is one quote that stands above the others as both a cool moment and chilling revelation.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Focusing on one of the most celebrated and, arguably, misunderstood scenes in the #Watchmen movie, I look at how the legacy of the Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons masterpiece only elevates a kind of thematic dilemma posed by every version of this story.
Making a TV show or movie is really difficult, and as a critic I can recognize that there's always some element that some segment of the audience might like. But looking back at this #Marvel-adjacent TV series, I couldn't find any redeeming qualities.
28 Years Later, And Fans Still Consider This Forgotten Live-Action Comic Adaptation One of the Worst
The last gasp of Malibu Comics' Ultraverse centered on a forgettable character in one of the most poorly executed comic book adaptations ever.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Making a TV show or movie is really difficult, and as a critic I can recognize that there's always some element that some segment of the audience might like. But looking back at this #Marvel-adjacent TV series, I couldn't find any redeeming qualities.
Setting aside the #WarnerBros fire-sale going on right now, a recent #DCU leak left me concerned about the future of the #DCUniverse James Gunn is trying to build. I take a look at the choices #DCStudios are making, and the need to control the leaks.
James Gunn Greenlighting This Show Has Made Me Nervous About the DCU's Future
The latest leaks from DC Studios were addressed by James Gunn, but they speak to a larger issue with the DCU's future that could spell trouble for it.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Setting aside the #WarnerBros fire-sale going on right now, a recent #DCU leak left me concerned about the future of the #DCUniverse James Gunn is trying to build. I take a look at the choices #DCStudios are making, and the need to control the leaks.
It's been 20 years since the #VforVendetta movie, and one of the best film-only quotes is as relevant as ever. I run down what you need to know about how the movie differed from the graphic novel, and why that's not necessarily a bad thing. #DCComics
20 Years Later, V For Vendetta's Most Fiery Quote Feels More Impactful Than Ever
While the book is an iconic graphic novel, the V for Vendetta film is equally powerful as evidenced by its most fiery quote's relevance today.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's been 20 years since the #VforVendetta movie, and one of the best film-only quotes is as relevant as ever. I run down what you need to know about how the movie differed from the graphic novel, and why that's not necessarily a bad thing. #DCComics
@jeffpearlman.bsky.social Hey we were mutuals in the Twitter days when I was a reporter. Just wanted to write where you might see it that I really appreciated what you said about Smith's comments inre: illegal orders. As a war vet, I don't mind civilian opinions, but as you said be informed first.
December 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
@jeffpearlman.bsky.social Hey we were mutuals in the Twitter days when I was a reporter. Just wanted to write where you might see it that I really appreciated what you said about Smith's comments inre: illegal orders. As a war vet, I don't mind civilian opinions, but as you said be informed first.
This is a good one.
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This is a good one.
Have the "he's a collaborator now!" discourse contrarians already started up? That was fast.
Mamdani doing his job. What's the problem? He's advocating for his city. If that means he has to pick the tiger's teeth, then you do that. I don't see the issue.
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Have the "he's a collaborator now!" discourse contrarians already started up? That was fast.
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Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
They're never going to let us have an American Pope again.
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
They're never going to let us have an American Pope again.
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this is your brain when your entire politics is just a set of aesthetics
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
this is your brain when your entire politics is just a set of aesthetics
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It's OK to snitch on Nazis
ABS
Always
Be
Snitching (on Nazis)
ABS
Always
Be
Snitching (on Nazis)
Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
November 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
It's OK to snitch on Nazis
ABS
Always
Be
Snitching (on Nazis)
ABS
Always
Be
Snitching (on Nazis)
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Trekkie, please stop using AI slop. It’s not cute.
I'm so disappointed that Trek World has started using AI slop. 😐
November 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Trekkie, please stop using AI slop. It’s not cute.
What's the over/under on how soon Trump goes back to calling NY (and any other city) a crime-ridden shithole? I'm thinking by Monday.
Reporter to Trump: Would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani mayoralty?
Trump: "I would. I really would. Especially after the meeting, absolutely."
Trump: "I would. I really would. Especially after the meeting, absolutely."
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
What's the over/under on how soon Trump goes back to calling NY (and any other city) a crime-ridden shithole? I'm thinking by Monday.
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It doesn't matter if he had a friendly meeting with Mamdani. He's had friendly meetings with Obama, Biden, Harris, Comey, and a ton of other people that he hates. It. Doesn't. Matter.
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It doesn't matter if he had a friendly meeting with Mamdani. He's had friendly meetings with Obama, Biden, Harris, Comey, and a ton of other people that he hates. It. Doesn't. Matter.
My takeaway from the #Trump and #ZohranMamdani meeting: a typical photo op that has no real importance. Anyone talking about who "won"/"lost" in this pointless exercise is about as credible as those award-show "body language experts." It's only value is as a distraction from things that do matter.
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
My takeaway from the #Trump and #ZohranMamdani meeting: a typical photo op that has no real importance. Anyone talking about who "won"/"lost" in this pointless exercise is about as credible as those award-show "body language experts." It's only value is as a distraction from things that do matter.
I think the first time I covered one of these tests was in 2010 or so, and this is exactly how it goes.
every time a community tests ubi or free housing for the homeless the result is always "holy fuck this works incredibly well and costs less than existing solutions!" and then every politician alive does this
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I think the first time I covered one of these tests was in 2010 or so, and this is exactly how it goes.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Been trying to find actual articles about this viral "AI is reading your gmail" thing and best I can understand: Google rolled out an OPT-IN feature that allows Gemini to scan your email. The settings instructions in the viral posts WILL prevent you from opting in but ISN'T necessary for opting out
Gemini AI Deep Research Can Read Your Gmail Now
Google has confirmed that Gemini AI Deep Research can now read your Gmail, Docs, Drive And Chat. Here’s what you need to know and why you shouldn’t panic.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Been trying to find actual articles about this viral "AI is reading your gmail" thing and best I can understand: Google rolled out an OPT-IN feature that allows Gemini to scan your email. The settings instructions in the viral posts WILL prevent you from opting in but ISN'T necessary for opting out
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It's a very bad time to be a legitimate book club or reading group hoping to get authors to pop in for a Zoom call or other appearance. The absolute flood of predatory email spam targeting authors means it all goes into the bin.
book PR scam copy has gotten just better enough in the last year that it drives me insane. I can't handle the extra five seconds of sleuthing before sending to spam!
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The Worst Part About Publishing a Book in 2025 Is The New Kind of Spam
I don’t like getting spam emails as a general rule, but they’re usually pretty easy to filter and don’t cause more than a momentary spasm of irritation:
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November 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It's a very bad time to be a legitimate book club or reading group hoping to get authors to pop in for a Zoom call or other appearance. The absolute flood of predatory email spam targeting authors means it all goes into the bin.
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I thought I remember a version of this theme with a whistle instead of horns.
youtu.be/bI9EJ8YlgpU?...
youtu.be/bI9EJ8YlgpU?...
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I thought I remember a version of this theme with a whistle instead of horns.
youtu.be/bI9EJ8YlgpU?...
youtu.be/bI9EJ8YlgpU?...
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I reacted to Trump’s proposed peace plan earlier this week with Connell McShane on NewsNation: youtu.be/5tnGjJBosIM?...
I’ll be back with Connell today at 3ET with more—and live reaction to the Trump/Mamdani meeting. I hope you ate your Wheaties, guys. This week is finishing with a flurry of crazy.
I’ll be back with Connell today at 3ET with more—and live reaction to the Trump/Mamdani meeting. I hope you ate your Wheaties, guys. This week is finishing with a flurry of crazy.
NEWSNATION NOW: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - REPORT - TRUMP TO ASK UKRAINE TO GIVE UP LAND
YouTube video by Righteous Media
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November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I reacted to Trump’s proposed peace plan earlier this week with Connell McShane on NewsNation: youtu.be/5tnGjJBosIM?...
I’ll be back with Connell today at 3ET with more—and live reaction to the Trump/Mamdani meeting. I hope you ate your Wheaties, guys. This week is finishing with a flurry of crazy.
I’ll be back with Connell today at 3ET with more—and live reaction to the Trump/Mamdani meeting. I hope you ate your Wheaties, guys. This week is finishing with a flurry of crazy.
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I appreciated that moment because it's one of the few times the SNW writers made use of Pike's backstory as revealed in Disco S2.
A scene from #StrangeNewWorlds Season 3 showed something new in #StarTrek, specifically a Starfleet character praying. Gene Roddenberry was no fan of religion, but I argue below this doesn't break that "sacred" rule because of what it actually means.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Quietly Broke Gene Roddenberry’s Most Sacred Rule
In the Season 3 premiere episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Captain Christopher Pike does something surprising Gene Roddenberry would dislike.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I appreciated that moment because it's one of the few times the SNW writers made use of Pike's backstory as revealed in Disco S2.
I took a look at the Season 4 premiere of #MayorOfKingstown, and the #JeremyRenner and #TaylorSheridan show is making a major departure from its status quo. It's bad for Mike, but great for viewers.
Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Finally Gives Jeremy Renner What He's Been Missing for 4 Years
Jeremy Renner's Mayor of Kingstown character could always count on two important things, and Season 4 takes them away from him.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I took a look at the Season 4 premiere of #MayorOfKingstown, and the #JeremyRenner and #TaylorSheridan show is making a major departure from its status quo. It's bad for Mike, but great for viewers.