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Johnny Killoran

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Too many staggering cinematic accomplishments to list, including minor award-winning short film School Nights and ancient Disney masterpiece Minutemen. https://linktr.ee/johnnykilloran

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Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 11h

joining several commenters to suggest that the solution is likely to be found somewhere in your TV display settings (perhaps even in something as general as "movie mode" or "filmmaker mode," not even getting into details).

but speaking solely for my wife, some people think all 4K looks bad.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 11h

a *tremendous* writer?

"Bari Weiss–derangement syndrome." [a MAGA-coded, beyond tired pejorative]

"an understandable fear but a long-standing one." ["stand" followed by another "stand" is awkward and choppy]

"...close friends of mine, a friendship born when I met Bari over coffee when she was at the Times and learned that we share the same disgust at what has become of so much of the mainstream, legacy press." [a bland and colorless attempt at "color"; details without actual detail.]

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 1d

congratulations to @redlettermedia.com on advancing to the National League Championship Series

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 1d

it’s a non-issue for me because:

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 1d

also since I think it’s not wholly accurate to categorize any of THE GODFATHERs as “a Diane Keaton movie” my favorite Diane Keaton movie is MARVIN’S ROOM. is that a strange pick for Favorite Diane Keaton Movie?

key art for the film MARVIN’S room, with the faces of Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio and Diane Keaton above the title and, below that, a car driving along the shore on a beach

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 1d

also since I think it’s not wholly accurate to categorize any of THE GODFATHERs as “a Diane Keaton movie” my favorite Diane Keaton movie is MARVIN’S ROOM. is that a strange pick for Favorite Diane Keaton Movie?

key art for the film MARVIN’S room, with the faces of Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio and Diane Keaton above the title and, below that, a car driving along the shore on a beach

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 1d

My Irish-twin sister @ellenkilloran.bsky.social, who died way too young three years ago, won tickets to see the Diane Keaton movie BABY BOOM when she was like 10. But she got in a big fight with our dad about something and he didn’t let her go and I don’t think I can ever watch that movie.

poster for the movie BABY BOOM

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 1d

I make fun of people for being too into famous strangers but in the same breath I say that this hurts me.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 2d

@bretrospective.bsky.social’s band members put him in great danger this evening by ganging up on him and hurling him into the air against his will. I’ll be at Largo all night giving witness statements to the police. dolly parton’s sister is asking that you send bret your prayers.

Bret McKenzie apparently having been hurled into the air by his band members on stage at the Largo in Los Angeles.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 2d

the ink is so old that practically I forget I have the thing, but it’s still nice to have the encounter wherein a Japanese person unsolicitedly compliments my 17-year-old Kanji tattoo and re-confirms that it means what I think it means and not, y’know, “sloppy hot dog” or what have you.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 2d

…maybe.

[voicemail] Transcript (low confidence)
Hello? Is this a killer on resident?

Reposted by Johnny Killoran

Andy Richter @andyrichter.co · 3d

Yep

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 3d

Just had to explain to my family who Bill Buckner was and how his “rehabilitation” in the eyes of Red Sox fans was B.S. because he owed them (us) nothing to begin with and no one should be defined by a single mistake when they’re just playing a game & anyway they quickly lost interest in my analogy

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 3d

Oof. Phundamentals.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 3d

This sucks. The Gator was the king.

Red Sox OF Greenwell, 'unbelievable teammate and unbelievable friend,' dies at 62

BOSTON -- Mike Greenwell, who took over left field from Jim Rice in the late 1980s and emerged into a Red Sox Hall of Famer in his own right, died on Thursday after a battle with thyroid cancer. He wa...

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 3d

I know what *day* it is

top half of the poster for the Kevin Costner movie DRAFT DAY

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 4d

A win for a Canadian baseball team is a win for America's greatest Canadian, Michael J. Fox.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 4d

Aaron Boone with his sweatshirt saying: "Yankees Built For Fail"

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 5d

if I can add a note, I would have had the fallen woman screaming and cursing off-camera throughout

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 5d

Lot of almost-raining but not-actually-raining lately. If Los Angeles continues to not commit to raining I'm going to write several albums about it.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 7d

(settling back in my rocking chair) it’s jus’ more fun when not-good Patriots teams win games. you young folk with all yer Super Bowls wouldna unnerstand.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 7d

There are two Baldwin sisters.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 7d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 7d

envious of the Patriots fans in the eastern time zone who get to go bed with the team in the lead.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 8d

Your argument is “different words all mean the same thing.”

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 8d

made it through nine (9) albums, trying to sort out which out of dozens of indistinguishable-from-another pressings is my version, before calling it a day. I don't have that kind of adderall.

Johnny Killoran @johnnykilloran.com · 8d

(I joined in *2011*, it turns out?? I feel like a real vinyl…head. What are vinyl people called. I’m called that. Audiophile! Yeah, that’s it for sure. Treble and bass and whatnot, I know all that stuff.)