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Jacob Holmes

@jacobholmes.bsky.social

Award-winning political journalist, film fanatic, husband to my best friend, father of five dog and cat children. I cover state politics and far-right extremism at @alreporter.com and movies at @sawasteland.bsky.social

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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.

Hundreds of kids are still detained.

We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧡

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Jacob’s Five Favorite Films ofΒ 2025 (This article is part of our Best of 2025 series.) I'm happy to report that 2025 was another great year for moviesβ€”if you knew where to look. Sure, it had its share of disappointments. And the industry itself is facing dire concerns from all angles. But despite these struggles, tons of quality films graced our screens this year, including some instant classics and hidden gems.

Jacob’s Five Favorite Films ofΒ 2025

(This article is part of our Best of 2025 series.) I'm happy to report that 2025 was another great year for moviesβ€”if you knew where to look. Sure, it had its share of disappointments. And the industry itself is facing dire concerns from all angles. But despite…

13.01.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a good one

08.01.2026 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's the Lowell Bergman 60 Minutes scene from The Insider

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What a strange compuion to need fulfilled

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a man with a mustache is talking to a woman and says i 'm a mexi-can ALT: a man with a mustache is talking to a woman and says i 'm a mexi-can

I guess I’m moving to Mexico?

20.12.2025 02:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Go off, Queen

15.12.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Guys, the reason the U.S. State Dept. is going back to Times New Roman is because America is the β€œnew Rome.” Our fall will be even more legendary

#politics

11.12.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Early Oscars 2026 Best Supporting Actor Predictions | Poll Position S1E8
YouTube video by ScreenAge Wasteland Early Oscars 2026 Best Supporting Actor Predictions | Poll Position S1E8

New Poll Position. Talking best supporting actor predictions with @jacobholmes.bsky.social and @whatapicturepod.com

youtu.be/t0RDavjmRFM?...

09.12.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate | Alabama Reflector

Hey everyone, it is time for my annual request to give to the @alabamareflector.com. Our end-of-the-year fundraiser helps raise awareness about our work and to secure donations to keep the newsroom going. Support is greatly appreciated.

alabamareflector.com/donate/

03.12.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Early Oscars 2026 Best Actor Predictions | Poll Position S1E7
YouTube video by ScreenAge Wasteland Early Oscars 2026 Best Actor Predictions | Poll Position S1E7

Check out our latest Poll Position podcast, where we talk about why Timmy ChalamΓ©t is going to win Best Actor for #MartySupreme while stumping for Jesse Plemons to make the cut for #Bugonia

youtu.be/5ucg-uomJys?...

#Oscars #FilmSky #BestActor

03.12.2025 03:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s my new four

03.12.2025 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Copaganda in Black and White

In the latest episode of @moviesnblackwhite.bsky.social, @jacobholmes.bsky.social and I discuss Blackklansman, Training Day, and copaganda

open.spotify.com/episode/6Xq2...

26.11.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read this in Trump’s cadence

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donald trump is wearing a suit and tie while making a funny face . ALT: donald trump is wearing a suit and tie while making a funny face .

From each according to WHATEVER I WANT, to each according to ARBITRARY AMOUNT.

12.11.2025 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kyle Ron

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Predator: Badlands spoilers with no context

07.11.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
10 Years After #OscarsSoWhite - How much progress have we made?
YouTube video by Movies in B&W 10 Years After #OscarsSoWhite - How much progress have we made?

Exploring the lasting impact of the #OscarsSoWhite campaign 10 years later in the latest episode of @moviesnblackwhite.bsky.social with @jacobholmes.bsky.social #FilmSky

youtu.be/7ODKadbdj5Q?...

05.11.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

First bad take I’ve seen from you!

03.11.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You wont be disappointed

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Let's Talk About 'The Witch' (2015)

Talking The VVitch with @jacobholmes.bsky.social and @val-more.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/0iOw...

22.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Credit where it’s due!

22.10.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was an extra in a fifth grade production of a Gilgamesh stage play if you want any extra insight (I don’t remember anything about it).

15.10.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do they die in unimaginably creative ways?

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National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders Honored for rejecting illegal orders during martial law, Marine death probe

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...

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Ryan Williams is the best WR in the country that can’t catch the ball

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Major Festival Shakeups See One Battle After Another's Oscars 2026 Stock Rise | Poll Position S1E4
YouTube video by ScreenAge Wasteland Major Festival Shakeups See One Battle After Another's Oscars 2026 Stock Rise | Poll Position S1E4

Back with the boys @jacobholmes.bsky.social and @whatapicturepod.com talking latest buzz in the Oscars race

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nphh...

26.09.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

This was an incredibly fun combo of SAW personalities to hang with!

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