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A ★★★★½ review of Bring Her Back (2025) Intensely creepy and unsettling horror drama about stepsiblings who lose a parent and get placed in foster care. They are placed in a home with Sally Hawkins (who is excellent playing against type) wh...

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A ★★★★ review of Friendship (2024) Tim Robinson is perfectly cast in his first starring role in the film, "Friendship". Craig (Robinson) is encouraged to befriend new neighbor Austin (Paul Rudd) by his wife Tami (Kate Mara). They becom...

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I'm in the minority but I liked this.

A ★★★★ review of TRON: Ares (2025) Brimming with visual buzz with a pulsing soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails, "Tron Ares" is a fun ride. I wouldn't have cast Jared Leto if I were making the film but to be fair he's good. The cast is solid...

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A ★★ review of The Smashing Machine (2025) Much anticipated solo directorial effort from Benny Safdie turns out to be a whole lot of nothing. Dwayne Johnson has been getting a lot of positive award season buzz for his performance as MMA fighte...

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Kimmel was great coming back from the suspension. I can't wait to see how he keeps going.

I'm with Jimmy.

Jimmy Kimmel is being silenced and censored by an authoritarian, fascist, and corrupt government.

YouTube video by Secular Talk MAGA Is ARRESTING People For Criticizing Charlie Kirk | The Kyle Kulinski Show

@kylekulinskishow.bsky.social delves into the right wing attack on the left after Charlie Kirk's murder.

YouTube video by Emma Thorne Does the Bible Contradict Itself? 📖 (Yes)

One of my absolute favorite new YouTube discoveries is @emmathorne.bsky.social . I love her intellect and humor. She talks about atheism and gaming. Hello from America, Emma!

YouTube video by Secular Talk WE’RE COOKED: Trump Replaces PBS With PragerU | The Kyle Kulinski Show

@kylekulinskishow.bsky.social talks about PBS being moved over from ultra right wing orthodoxy propaganda machine Prager U.

YouTube video by Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey WATCH: Jillian Michaels Goes Full Karen, Gets Called Out For Downplaying Slavery

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Wow, this Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser is completely whacked. Anyone catch the CNN segment where she boiled down the Smithsonian exhibits to 'white people bad'. Completely unhinged.

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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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