CGEM: Critics Groups for Equality in Media

Lawrence: Trump reveals he’s considering pardoning convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes how when Donald Trump “pretends to look at” whether he should pardon convicted sex-trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, whose appeal the Supreme Court refused to hear, he...

Rousing: Tonight, MSNBC's @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com again shamed those White House correspondents—and CNN's Jake Tapper—for being all but Trump's stunned prey. He does praise @kaitlancollins.bsky.social for her truth to power, though. www.msnbc.com/the-last-wor...

Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website Paramount is buying the successful news commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as editor-in-chief of CBS News.

And that's the way it was. Goodnight.
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apnews.com/article/cbs-... - by David Bauder @dbauder.bsky.social @apnews.com

It's as if the millions of MAGAs haven't seen The Twilight Zone.

An entertainment journalist / critic on why being an entertainment journalist / critic is no longer sustainable for many in the field.

‘Griffin in Summer’ Review: Growing Up Stage Left

Based on rave reviews like this one by Chris Azzopardi, 'Griffin in Summer' could be in the running for several of GALECA's Dorian Awards. It's now out on VOD following a quiet theatrical release. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/m... @chrisazzopardi.bsky.social

From Survivor to Warrior: The Final Girl’s Evolution in Horror - Morbidly Beautiful From Laurie to Sienna, the Final Girl has evolved into something mythic—not just a victim who endures, but a warrior who fights destiny.

From Laurie to Sienna, the Final Girl has evolved into something mythic—not just a victim who endures, but a warrior who fights destiny. #womeninhorrorwednesday

morbidlybeautiful.com/from-survivo...

From Peacemaker to Jimmy Kimmel: Can Hollywood band together to preserve democracy? As efforts to intimidate and eliminate Trump critics in media continues, is Hollywood showing that banding together is key to survival?

Some convoluted thoughts on how a mind-bending twist on HBO Max’s Peacemaker and late night TV hosts banding together might point the way to resisting America’s growing authoritarianism. https://loom.ly/2PdbkY4

Jimmy Kimmel Live! to Return Tuesday on ABC, Following Charlie Kirk Controversy — Read Disney’s Statement 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will return to ABC on Tuesday, following a firestorm surrounding host Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk.

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will return to ABC on Tuesday, following a firestorm surrounding host Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk.

Disney says 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will return to ABC on Tuesday Disney said in a statement Monday that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to its ABC broadcast on Tuesday.

Disney said in a statement Monday that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to its ABC broadcast on Tuesday.

Working to Overcome the 'Culture of Contempt' Arthur C. Brooks has spent the last two decades immersed in public policy analysis as the President of the American Enterprise Institute, and as an…

Want to deflate the 'Culture of Contempt' / Fox-MSNBC-Newsmax-CNN industrial outrage complex? This 2019 public radio chat social w/ social scientist @arthurcbrooks.bsky.social has actionable advice, eye-opening takes (Love works). www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-co...

As Nexstar and Sinclair Take on Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC Is Happy — but Will It Backfire? Station groups Nexstar and Sinclair went aggressive on Disney by refusing to air 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' last week. But will their gambit backfire?

As Nexstar and Sinclair Take on Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC Is Happy — but Will It Backfire? variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Normally reliable info sources oddly keep making the same two grave mistakes over and over. For the record:
1. Charlie Kirk was shot after he answered a question about mass shootings in general.
2. Jimmy Kimmel did not joke that MAGA killed Kirk.
These aren't just nuances.

Why on earth Scott Jennings, a PR practitioner who promoted election denier Kari Lake for AZ gov, remains on CNN simply boggles the mind. Aren't there true conservatives who speak the truth out there the network can hire?

YouTube video by The Independent 'Maybe we should go after you?' Trump threatens ABC reporter asking about 'hate speech' crackdown

Asked about his justice department's reported plans to stamp out hate speech, Trump answers by . . . threatening ABC news' Jonathan Karl. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxa8...

NYC PREMIERE of UVALDE MOM! At the NY Latino Film Festival Sept. 18th! Hope to see you there! #uvaldemomfilm #angelirosegomez #uvalde #nylatinofilmfestival

Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed Fox News host Brian Kilmeade has apologized for advocating the execution of mentally ill homeless people

Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying *mentally ill homeless people should be executed* abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory... (h/t @dbauder.bsky.social)

I plan to post this ABC News supercut video of Trump calling Harris and Democrats "fascists" (and "communists"!) everytime I see a Republican on TV whining about Trump being called a "fascist" by the left.

Oh, the hypocrisy! Oh, the gaslighting!

Nate Bargatze and Emmys Team on Security Plans, How They’re Keeping the Focus on TV — and If Beyoncé Will Show Up Emmys host Nate Bergatze, producers Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Jesse Collins, and TV Academy chair Cris Abrego discuss security plans and what to expect.

Emmys host Nate Bergatze, producers Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Jesse Collins, and TV Academy chair Cris Abrego discuss security plans and what to expect — including whether Beyoncé will show up. variety.com/2025/tv/news... via @variety.com

Talked with @chrislhayes.bsky.social this week about the Supreme Court’s order allowing ice raids to continue, sanctioning the racial profiling, arbitrary stops & brutality we’ve seen for months. Justice Kavanaugh’s explanatory opinion is premised on fantasy, not facts. @allinwithchris.bsky.social

Southern University, other HBCUs close due to ‘potential threat’ Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge will be closed through the weekend after officials called a lockdown Thursday morning due to a “potential threat.”

At least seven historically Black colleges and universities across the South received threats Thursday that caused lockdowns and closures. via @wwno.org

Carbon Bros: Episode 3 (Climate Hysteria, Doomers, and Boy Math Solutions) All we need are some sky vacuums, right?

💡 How do gendered stories shape our response to the climate crisis?

In Carbon Bros episode 3, Amy Westervelt & Daniel Penny unpack “boy math” climate tech fixes, carbon capture, the doomer mindset & why so many solutions avoid real change.

via Non-Toxic & @drilledmedia.bsky.social

"JULIAN" - Review THE STORY – Fleur and Julian fall madly in love and decide to get married in all countries where they, as two women, are allowed to do so. After only four marriages, their journey comes to a painful a...

JULIAN captures a rare alchemy of intimacy and purpose, offering a love story so vivid and tender that it pulses with both emotional truth and political urgency, leaving a lasting imprint on the heart. #TIFF50 #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/julian/

‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Review — In Sebiye Behtiyar, a star is born A review of the new romance, in theaters now

Oscar nominee Bing Liu's narrative feature debut PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE is sublime; it's a timely story about an illegal immigrant falling in love with a soldier who's just returned from war.

In Sebiye Behtiyar, a star is born.

My Review: medium.com/everythings-...

A photo shows Kendrick Lamar in a still from the "Not Like Us" music video. A quote from Niela Orr, a culture critic, about the video: "It's very much, like, Black Pride he's giving throughout the video. ... There's so many references and Easter eggs."

The VMAs are on Sunday. Does anybody care?

The heydays of MTV are long gone. And yet, billions of people are still watching music videos on YouTube. The critic Wesley Morris discusses what makes an unforgettable video and reviews this year’s nominees. nyti.ms/4mJNvqr

Dumb As A Rock with Skin Cancer

Did you know former Fox sitcom star Christopher Titus and friends have a podcast on "the news of the day, politics, the woes of our society, every-day idiots, and an occasional hero"? It's sharp in several ways: open.spotify.com/show/33VEC1v...

President Trump Participates in a Multilateral Meeting with European Leaders YouTube video by The White House

Something big and even small media has strangely missed: When the EU's chief pleaded that Russia return the thousands of kidnapped Ukrainian children, Trump responded by raving about his trade deals. Rubio's reaction at top left says it all.

www.youtube.com/live/CpsG75j...

As Fascism Takes Hold in the U.S., How Will — and Should — the TV Landscape Depict Our Real-Life Horrors? In his Awards Circuit column, Michael Schneider looks at the U.S.' descent into fascism, and asks how the TV landscape should depict the horrors.

As Fascism Takes Hold in the U.S., How Will — and Should — the TV Landscape Depict Our Real-Life Horrors? Excellent question from @franklinavenue.bsky.social variety.com/2025/tv/awar...

With the Media, the Arts and Los Angeles Under Direct Attack, Here’s What the Emmys Should Do The media, the arts and Los Angeles are just some of the institutions under attack by this administration. How can the Emmys address it?

With the Media, the Arts and Los Angeles Under Direct Attack, Here’s What the Upcoming Emmys Should Do: Support PBS, Local L.A. Businesses and More variety.com/2025/tv/awar...

East LA’s CM2 Gallery explores the art of resistance CM2 (aka ChimMaya Gallery - @cm2arts) is an under-the-radar gallery in East L.A. that, for nearly seventeen years, has quietly supported Latino and other artists in an unlikely location in

East LA’s CM2 Gallery explores the art of resistance.