Sam
@sthetheri.bsky.social
Linguist, data man, cinephile. Occasionally writes about music and film. He/him
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I've been watching what's happening in Minneapolis and I don't know what to say. Two American citizens killed by ICE in three weeks. Countless more who are not citizens. People afraid to leave their homes.
For those of us not living in Minnesota, are some things we can actually do:
For those of us not living in Minnesota, are some things we can actually do:
January 25, 2026 at 4:11 AM
I've been watching what's happening in Minneapolis and I don't know what to say. Two American citizens killed by ICE in three weeks. Countless more who are not citizens. People afraid to leave their homes.
For those of us not living in Minnesota, are some things we can actually do:
For those of us not living in Minnesota, are some things we can actually do:
Fascinated by this piece of marketing. Just a normal woman behind a desk. Audiences are lining up to see Gillian Anderson as ELISABETH
January 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Fascinated by this piece of marketing. Just a normal woman behind a desk. Audiences are lining up to see Gillian Anderson as ELISABETH
I like this a lot
Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy
Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy
Scottish social justice secretary says pledge for the city shows shared ‘commitment to tackling child poverty’
New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has received a baby box from the Scottish government after modelling part of his election campaign on Edinburgh’s example of providing each expectant mother with a set of essentials.
Scotland’s social justice secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, said it would help the city’s leader develop his own plans for a “baby basket”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I like this a lot
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026, dir. Nia DaCosta)
January 21, 2026 at 10:54 PM
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026, dir. Nia DaCosta)
Somehow Ella McCay has become the film this awards season I can’t wait to see
January 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Somehow Ella McCay has become the film this awards season I can’t wait to see
Peter Hujar’s Day (dir. Ira Sachs, 2025)
December 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Peter Hujar’s Day (dir. Ira Sachs, 2025)
Diane Warren: Never Stop Never Stopping
December 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Diane Warren: Never Stop Never Stopping
Essential reading
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
ChatGPT encouraged college graduate to commit suicide, family claims in lawsuit against OpenAI | CNN
A 23-year-old man killed himself in Texas after ChatGPT ‘goaded’ him to commit suicide, his family says in a lawsuit.
www.cnn.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Essential reading
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
Sean Penn plays Tommy Shriggly’s army uncle in One Battle After Another
October 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Sean Penn plays Tommy Shriggly’s army uncle in One Battle After Another
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this is a GOOD speech
October 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
this is a GOOD speech
Post a fictional comedian who definitely would accept an invitation to the Riyadh Comedy Festival.
October 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Post a fictional comedian who definitely would accept an invitation to the Riyadh Comedy Festival.
Me in Silksong every 5mins
two drag queens one in a pink dress and one in a black dress are posing for a picture
Alt: Trixie and Katya going DING DONG
media.tenor.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Me in Silksong every 5mins
Guillermo del Toro won Gastronauts?!?!?
Visiting one of the great props of all times!! The original… Can you name it?
September 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Guillermo del Toro won Gastronauts?!?!?
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As usual with this issue, Harris is calling for a compromise that already exists. Every sporting body has standards for how long athletes must be on hormones before they can compete as women.
The problem isn’t that we’re ignoring ‘reasonable concerns,’ the problem is that republicans are lying.
The problem isn’t that we’re ignoring ‘reasonable concerns,’ the problem is that republicans are lying.
September 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
As usual with this issue, Harris is calling for a compromise that already exists. Every sporting body has standards for how long athletes must be on hormones before they can compete as women.
The problem isn’t that we’re ignoring ‘reasonable concerns,’ the problem is that republicans are lying.
The problem isn’t that we’re ignoring ‘reasonable concerns,’ the problem is that republicans are lying.
Re-visiting a favourite
September 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Re-visiting a favourite
Starting a mini-project of ranking Stephen King adaptations as I (re-watch) them
September 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Starting a mini-project of ranking Stephen King adaptations as I (re-watch) them
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A grim week of migrant-bashing, and for what? People will suffer – and Labour will gain absolutely nothing | Diane Taylor
A grim week of migrant-bashing, and for what? People will suffer – and Labour will gain absolutely nothing | Diane Taylor
British politicians’ rhetoric has become increasingly shouty and hateful. And now the home secretary has joined the chorus, says writer Diane Taylor
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A grim week of migrant-bashing, and for what? People will suffer – and Labour will gain absolutely nothing | Diane Taylor
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starmer is doing all the anti-immigrant and anti-trans "popularism" stuff the centrists are demanding US dems do and this is the predictable result:
The government's net approval rating has fallen to -59, Labour's lowest score to date
Approve: 11% (-2 from 23-25 August)
Disapprove: 70% (+3)
Net: -59 (-5)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Approve: 11% (-2 from 23-25 August)
Disapprove: 70% (+3)
Net: -59 (-5)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
September 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
starmer is doing all the anti-immigrant and anti-trans "popularism" stuff the centrists are demanding US dems do and this is the predictable result:
This is just racism and unacceptable from anyone, but especially the PM
Oh nothing, just the actual Prime Minister telling people they’re entirely correct to drive asylum seekers out of their communities
September 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is just racism and unacceptable from anyone, but especially the PM
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On one hand, reducing car use reduces urban pollution.
But on the other, everyone likes it and cities become more livable
But on the other, everyone likes it and cities become more livable
August 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
On one hand, reducing car use reduces urban pollution.
But on the other, everyone likes it and cities become more livable
But on the other, everyone likes it and cities become more livable