Mike's Takes

Finished Takashi Miike's Dead or Alive trilogy tonight. Completely bonkers stuff. Now I am watching @movienightextra.bsky.social take on the 1st film which is the most extreme of the 3 films. I just discovered MNE more recently but this ep is from 2 years ago.

Just finished season 2 of Amazon Prime's "Shiny Happy People" last night. This season the subject is Teen Mania. I never did Teen Mania but I did go to a Christian college in the 90's and I could relate to a lot. It's why I consider myself an atheist today. This season is great and a must see.

YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh "There Is No Justification": Kat Abughazaleh Denounces The Forced Starvation Of Gaza On CNN

Scott Jennings is a piece of shit.

Dropped cases against LA protesters reveal false claims from federal agents Revealed: records show border patrol gave inaccurate testimony about people it jailed. Prosecutors now face ‘embarrassing’ dismissals

This proves five things:

1. The protests in LA were peaceful
2. The National Guard and Marines were unnecessary
3. ICE officers lie
4. DHS stats on ICE agent assaults are overblown
5. You can not, in fact, indict a ham sandwich if you have no case

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YouTube video by Jubilee 1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives (ft. Mehdi Hasan)

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social from @zeteo.com battles 20 far right conservatives in a Jubilee debate. I don't always watch the Jubilee videos but this is worth watching.

YouTube video by Secular Talk TRUMP’S DARKEST EPSTEIN SECRET REVEALED | The Kyle Kulinski Show

@cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social

YouTube video by Breaking Points Caught On Tape: Trump ADMITS He's In the Epstein Files

@krystalball.bsky.social and Breaking Points Breaking down the latest on Trump/Epstein. This is the first times I have heard Ivana's name mentioned. Friends, send moreover the latest Trump/Epstein news to @cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social for a project he's compiling.

YouTube video by Zeteo Mehdi Breaks Down the Trump-Epstein Friendship, With All the Receipts

@zeteo.com and @mehdirhasan.bsky.social break down the relationship between Epstein and Trump in a timeline. @cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social

YouTube video by Democracy Now! Something to Hide? Trump Flip-Flops on Release of Epstein Files

@democracynow.org on Trump/Epstein connection featuring the senior political reporter at @rollingstone.com. Another for @cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social.

YouTube video by Political Punk Predator Trump EXPOSED Again: 11 Brutal Minutes, DISTURBING Ivanka Moments

@actingliketommy.bsky.social talks about Trump's sexual predatory past including with Epstein. More for @cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social. I'm convinced Trump is in the Epstein files/list.

YouTube video by Political Punk Trump EXPOSED: Epstein Survivor TELLS ALL About ‘Chilling’ Trump Tower Assault

@actingliketommy.bsky.social goes over an ex of Jeffrey Epstein and a Trump accusers appearance on CNN. Check this out @cliffcashcomedy.bsky.social

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A ★★★ review of The Sisters Brothers (2018) Ok offbeat western drama with John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix as the titular characters. The Sisters Brothers are outlaws who work for the Commodore (a briefly glimpsed Rutger Hauer) and are set of...

My ★★★ review of The Sisters Brothers on Letterboxd boxd.it/apMdcP

A ★★★★ review of The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) Nice teen drama with quite a cast. This year is the 40th anniversary. The basic story is this brother sister duo from the trailer parks and their friends try to get bullies to pay for a motor scooter ...

My ★★★★ review of The Legend of Billie Jean on Letterboxd boxd.it/apLKKX

A ★★★★ review of Labyrinth (1986) Great family fantasy directed by Jim Henson, special effects by and produced by George Lucas, and written by Monty Python aluminum Terry Jones. Imaginative creature effects and creative storyline. A y...

My ★★★★ review of Labyrinth on Letterboxd boxd.it/apLfK3

A ★★ review of F1 (2025) I waited awhile to review this film because I was just really disappointed. Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem are good but the story is a tired retread. There really wasn't much to recommend. I didn't see i...

My ★★ review of F1 on Letterboxd boxd.it/apKCqD

A ★★★★½ review of Superman (2025) David Cornswet takes over the spandex for James Gunn's Superman. I loved this film. It's simply the best Superman film since 1978. The cast which finds roles for Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Skylar G...

My ★★★★½ review of Superman on Letterboxd boxd.it/alv3cl

YouTube video by The Bitchuation Room (with Francesca Fiorentini) Our Worst Fears About Kilmar Are Confirmed

Some news about Kilmar Abrego Garcia that we all expected all along. Thanks for telling us @franifio.bsky.social. The mainstream news hasn't covered this. If they did they'd have to speak out but the media isn't in a brave mood.

House passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" after stamping out GOP rebellion It's a massive victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, who was able to flip dozens of "no" votes.

Ugh!

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Actor, Dies at 67 He also made the ‘Kill Bill' films, ‘The Hateful Eight’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ with Quentin Tarantino.

Sad news.

YouTube video by Secular Talk MAGA Sellout Murkowski Has MENTAL SNAP After Screwing Americans | The Kyle Kulinski Show

@kylekulinskishow.bsky.social nails Lisa Murkowski on her sell out voting for the BBB.

Been covering news and media for 10yrs, not sure I've ever seen a more insane headline.

They clearly are not allowed to write 'Israel murders innocent Palestinians at aid sites' in a headline, so instead you get this:

Important to know that these cuts kick in right after the 2026 midterms. That’s how you know they know it’s bad.

Wisconsin's 176-year-old abortion ban struck down by state Supreme Court The ban was in effect until 1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nullified it, and was never repealed. Conservatives argued that the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 d...

Great news!

YouTube video by Political Punk BETRAYAL: Lisa Murkowski Just Doomed America, Then ADMITTED IT on Camera

More on Lisa Murkowski's terrible sell out vote from @actingliketommy.bsky.social

DOJ Opens Door To Stripping Citizenship Over Politics Throughout the campaign, Republicans teased an idea: the next Trump government would...

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YouTube video by Breaking Points Republican Sen STUNLOCKED Confronted On Trump 'Beautiful Bill'

@ryangrim.bsky.social and Emily Jashinski on Breaking Points discuss the BBB senate passage and Lisa Murkowski's wrangling for Alaska.

YouTube video by The Bitchuation Room (with Francesca Fiorentini) What's In the Big Busted Bill?

Franni @franifio.bsky.social goes into the worst bill, BBB. #FuckTrump