Anthony Breznican

I’m saying this as someone who has worked for 30 years as a journalist: a degree in sound engineering, show structure and distribution techniques is actually useful.

The cost of college is a problem, but these skills are valuable. Studying up myself…

Opening lines don’t get better than this:

“Grandma! I remember her birth.”

Ray Bradbury, forever. But especially in October. 🍁

You couldn't make "One Battle After Another" today.

That’s right up there with “Hold me closer Tony Danza” and “‘Scuse me while I kiss this guy.”

YouTube video by Kenny Rogers - Topic Lucille

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YouTube video by DollyPartonVEVO Dolly Parton - Jolene (Audio)

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The wife from “Jolene” and the husband from “Lucille” should find each other.

🎶

Not gonna lie, this makes me unexpectedly emotional. After 15+ years as a working NYC playwright, with dozens of productions & scheduling near misses & pleading press agents, not to mention 5 published books, this is the *first* time anything I've written has gotten any coverage in the NYTimes.

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live Public Enemy – Don’t Believe The Hype, The Hits Just Keep On Comin & Fight The Power (Medley)

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Public Enemy Affirm Loyalty to Jimmy Kimmel Before Performing 'Fight the Power' Public Enemy appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to perform a medley of "Don’t Believe the Hype," "The Hits Just Keep on Comin'," and "Fight the Power."

Don’t Believe the Hype
The Hits Just Keep On Comin
And finally
Fight the Power

Flav and Chuck D packed a lot into a single set for Jimmy Kimmel.

Once again, good timing ⏱️

Sharing some love for my friend @richardchizmar.bsky.social and "Widow's Point." 🌊 👻

Get your haunted lighthouse tale for spooky season.

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This is an excellent deep dive. Totally fun and fascinating.

This is a great euphemism for describing every day’s news cycle.

This was fun. @robkeyes.bsky.social asked basically two questions:

What action film is the greatest of all time?

and

Can you pick something that will make people fight?

Here's what I came up with as part of @screenrant.bsky.social's new debate series... 🗡️

Nice timing.

Tim Curry on the sexual whirlwind of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' then and now After countless screenings, the classic midnight movie turns 50. The story of its success owes much to L.A.’s Roxy Theatre — and to the audiences who found themselves in it.

“It’s actually really nice to be here because it was another home for me. I had to appear as though I owned it — and I kind of did.”

We brought Tim Curry back to the Roxy to chat about THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, now 50. @steveappleford.bsky.social has the story. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Pretty sure that's the only possible thing they could be imitating here.

The official cast photo for Spaceballs 2 has been released by @realjoshgad.bsky.social.

Perfect. 🍕

If anyone needs reminding, this pic spoofs another famous image from years ago:

Here’s the portrait Jesus had Leonardo da Vinci release to commemorate the start of production on “Christianity.”

Opinion | Jimmy Kimmel Rose to the Occasion

The moment demanded something expert and eloquent. Jimmy Kimmel met it, and then some [gift link]

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Reading about Robert Redford this week, it occurred to me that he was born the same year as Jim Henson--and what a shame it is that we were denied a long, productive creative career, comparable to Redford's.

(Jim's 89th birthday would've been tomorrow, BTW. Tune in here tomorrow for more.)

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour Viral video raises worry over Sinclair's political messaging inside local news

Sinclair Broadcasting refusing to return Jimmy Kimmel to the air says something about them.

So does this PBS Newshour report:

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Daniel Day-Lewis on how Anemone rekindled his acting career: ‘I’m not going to shy away from it’ As he returns to acting in his son Ronan Day-Lewis' Anemone, Daniel Day-Lewis exclusively tells Empire about his comeback. Read more.

Lil' blurb on my big interview with Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis. I had an incredible morning with them in New York the other week, discussing filmmaking, family, fatherhood, acting, writing, the whole damn lot. Eight pages of it in the new issue of Empire, on sale this Thursday.

this is my choice for skeet of the year

Jimmy Kimmel Is Officially Returning to the Air Here’s what the late-night host said, why ABC decided to air his show again, and what all of this means for the future of TV under the Trump administration.

Jimmy Kimmel returns!

Josh Rosenberg @ Esquire breaks it down:

“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday."

YouTube video by Anthony Breznican When Stephen King Was a Romance Cover Model

Happy birthday to noted romance cover model Stephen King.

I’m gonna add: No need to say anything negative about anyone else right now.

This is just about something good Kimmel did that I think is worth remembering.

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Details of His Son’s Birth & Heart Disease

Jimmy Kimmel is also a father.

This story about his newborn son’s congenital heart defect hits home because Kimmel’s reaction wasn’t just about his own baby. He spoke up for all the other families and children dealing with the same.

It’s called empathy. It’s how a lot of good happens in the world.

That’s the truck equivalent of high heels. 👠

YouTube video by Jim Croce Jim Croce - The Hard Way Every Time | Have You Heard: Jim Croce Live

I’m not even hitting the greatest hits here.

I’d love to hear other people’s favorites.

There aren’t too many rarities or deep cuts. Jim Croce’s time ran out too soon.

Here’s my favorite: “The Hard Way Every Time”

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YouTube video by Jim Croce - Topic Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy)

Then sometimes, a song was just a perfect portrait of a character. “Car Wash” is that way, and so is “Rapid Roy” …

But endlessly cool instead of ridiculous. 🏎️ 💨

“He got a tattoo on his arm that say ‘Baby.’

He got another one that just say, ‘Hey.’”

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