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Kristin Carao

@mikaelakristin.bsky.social

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Filipino-Australian. Passionate about books, film, food and music. Based in Melbourne, Australia.

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Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · Aug 9

Hello everyone, time for another book thread from me. 🥳 Finally reading through the #Booker2025 longlist. @thebookerprizes.com @chrispower.bsky.social. Link to the longlist here: The Booker Prize 2025 | The Booker Prizes share.google/WoyPZwW8psNq...

The Booker Prize 2025 | The Booker Prizes

The longlist for the Booker Prize 2025 has been announced, and features a previous winner plus two debut novelists

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Briony Kidd @brionykidd.bsky.social · 44m

Ah Diane Keaton. Fabulous in her white turtleneck era. Before that, domestic stories that seemed conventional but were sharp as hell. Iconic as Annie Hall, hilarious in LOVE & DEATH, SLEEPER etc. Powerful in THE GODFATHER & REDS. So successful yet always seemed like an outsider. Was that the genius?

Still from ANNNIE HALL, showing Diane Keaton as Annie. It's a mid shot and she is wearing a white shirt, a waist coat and tie and with hair down. She is smiling to someone off screen with that pure Diane Keaton warmth.

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 6h

The Sunday Shot starts at 9am. Jo is enjoying a well deserved break, so it's me, @boganintel.bsky.social, @grogsgamut.bsky.social, and making her debut, @ronnisalt.bsky.social. So much to discuss. Join us!

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The Sunday Shot - October 12

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Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 4h

Yeah for sure! Great way to make friends anyway even if it doesn't progress to actually dating. Haha.

Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 15h

Sorry for your loss! Thoughts to you & your family.

Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 15h

Ooh lots of dates! 🤩

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🏳️‍🌈 Ms. Marya E. Gates 🦩 @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social · 22h

"I have zero interest in making a film that centers a man—about as much interest as I’d have in going to Mars."

‘Why Is Discomfort So Threatening?’: Filmmaker Mary Bronstein Talks ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’

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Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social · 23h

I’ve lived in Hermosa in Chicago nearly my entire life. It’s an 80+% Latino community. There are no words for what we’re experiencing right now. I can’t stress this enough—

My home, my people are being psychologically terrorized
People are going missing
People are terrified

Don’t forget about us.

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 1d

“I’m surprised you don’t know this, since you’re a doctor,” I said, “But NOT letting your monkeys jump on the bed actually has far worse consequences. I saw a twenty-seven-part TikTok about it."

I’m a MAHA Mom, and Here’s Why I Won’t Stop My Monkeys from Jumping on the Bed—No Matter What the Doctor Says

I’m a proud mother of five who is obsessed with keeping her monkeys healthy. Some people think it’s crazy how much time I spend making sure everyth...

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Lee Tran Lam @leetranlam.bsky.social · 1d

Taylor Swift releasing (needing?) 30+ variants of her new album in 1 WEEK to knock off Adele’s sales record feels cynical. Should a billionaire really squeeze her fans this way? @defector.com on how ‘good art doesn’t come from greed’ is the BEST piece I’ve seen on TLOAS
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Leader of country’s opposition receives award after scrutiny surrounding committee and comments by Donald Trump * Nobel peace prize – latest Venezuelan opposition politician María Corina Machado has won the Nobel peace prize. The committee commended Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace” who “keeps the flame of democracy burning during a growing darkness”. Continue reading...

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David Lo Pun-ch Nazis @helpmeskeletor.bsky.social · 1d

Just for some perspective, Israel has dropped about 11 tons of bombs an hour on Palestinians every day on average for 2 years.

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Jonathan Green @greenj.bsky.social · 1d

Live Updates: María Corina Machado Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: María Corina Machado Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado for “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”

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Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry friends, not usually this negative. But it's just been so bad lately. Just need to catch a break.

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Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 1d

Thinking of ending it all. I really don't want to be a burden anymore. 😭😭😭

Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 1d

I've been applying for other roles as well that are aligned like registry, legal assistants, govt roles. Anything. But still no dice. 😭 The desperation is real.

Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 1d

Not doing too well. 😭😭😭 Still haven't found a job & I can't deal with the housemates anymore. In terms of work, I've been applying for solicitor jobs & anything aligned (I have 1 year PQE), am a fast learner & I have only ever received positive feedback from my previous roles. Really need help!

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Martin Shaw @thebooksdesk.bsky.social · 1d

“Devices are not dangerous for literature.
People can be dangerous for literature.
People, for example, who do not read.”
— László Krasznahorkai

[h/t Vince Czyz)

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The Paperback Bookshop @paperbackbookshop.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to László Krasznahorkai, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and long-time resident on The Paperback staff reco table👌

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The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 2d

Watch Katherine Parkinson read from Audition, the #BookerPrize2025 shortlisted novel by Katie Kitamura.

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Katherine Parkinson reads from Audition by Katie Kitamura | The Booker Prize

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Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 2d

Celebrated 15 years of Scarf! Amazing food, amazing service & some of the friendliest & warmest people. Thank you for your service to many young refugees & migrants in Melbourne. Such a great night. At Rupert on Rupert, Collingwood.

Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 2d

Today's food: Pizza from Brunetti, Biscoff & raspberry coulis crepe from Roule Galette.

Kristin Carao @mikaelakristin.bsky.social · 3d

Going to this tonight! Supporting an organization that helps people from refugee/migrant backgrounds gain employment skills in hospitality through on the job practical training. 😃 Happy 15th birthday to Scarf!
Scarf's 15th Birthday Celebration | Scarf Community share.google/EhdsVyereBPi...

Scarf's 15th Birthday Celebration - 09/10/2025 18:00:00

We’re celebrating 15 years of creating life-changing opportunities through hospitality. The birthday party will see us toasting community, connection and impact (while enjoying delicious food and drin...

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