Phil in DC

Which historian is going to write the Robert Caro-esque biography of Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi? Shame that the title The Power Broker was used on Robert Moses. Maybe the title could be “Master of the House”. What a legend.

Hello 4 Non Blondes!

B. Basil Parmesan scones.

My life is complete with butter.

Butter. And only butter. No caramel ever. No kettle ever.

I’m so frustrated by this!

My ability to do “Create” on an @instagram story is gone. Create or Text used to be on the side menu above boomerang and layout. It’s now gone. I’ve tried sending Instagram a help support request but no answer. Any help would be appreciated! I want to create a story!

So delicious

Oh wow!

No such thing as too much orzo

Again. No.

Let’s see the look James!

Wait. Are you saying you prefer fried pickle chips over fried pickle spears?

Should We Tell Everyone? Should We Throw A Party? Should We Invite Bella Hadid?

That is nothing to be jealous of. When I was growing up as a kid kale was used a decorative garnish on salad bars. It should have remained that.

What fresh hell is this? Make this pumpkin spice nonsense stop. I expect better from you @dunkindonutscoffee.bsky.social

Spoiler alert: Superman saves the day!

See everyone on March 16, 2026 for the announcement on THE PHIL best picture for 2026.

Well we’ve caught up! This was such an amazing year. So many good movies. But THE PHIL 2025 best picture goes to Anora. Another time I agreed with the Academy voters! Such a great movie.

Some scenes in the movie were filmed in my hometown of Clinton, MA so THE PHIL best picture goes to The Holdovers. Remember, Massachusetts bias will always win.

The Banshees of Inisherin takes THE PHIL 2023 best picture.

THE PHIL 2022 best picture goes to King Richard. A biographical sports film about Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena both of whom served as producers of the movie.

A movie about the Democratic National Convention. I worked 3 of them. A movie where one of the main characters (Abbie Hoffman) is from Worcester MA where I went to high school. A historical drama. This checks all my boxes. THE PHIL 2021 best picture is The Trial of the Chicago 7.

It is Scorsese’s longest movie ever!

de Niro, Pacino, and Pesci in a Scorsese film. Enough said. THE PHIL 2020 best picture is The Irishman. It was nominated for 10 Oscars and didn’t win any.

It’s one of the greatest songs of all time and it’s the signature song of the band Queen. It’s Freddie Mercury’s magnum opus. THE PHIL best picture for 2019 is Bohemian Rhapsody.

THE PHIL 2018 best picture is a TIE! And yes a tie can exist (see 1969 best actress). The winners are Darkest Hour and The Post. Love me historical dramas!

THE PHIL 2017 best picture goes to La La Land. There’s a mistake. Manchester by the Sea you guys won Best Picture. This is not a joke. I blame Steve Harvey for this. Remember Massachusetts bias.

THE PHIL best picture for 2016 is Spotlight. Why? Massachusetts bias. A movie about the Boston Globe reporters investigating the Catholic Church’s coverup of priests molesting kids. Another time the Oscars and I agree on best pic.

In addition to my Massachusetts bias, I will always have a bias for historical dramas (see The King’s Speech). So no surprise that THE PHIL best picture for 2015 is Selma a movie about the 1965 voting rights marches. I visited Selma in 2014 and crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge was so moving.