Alexis Cabrera
@alexiscabrera.bsky.social
Film Director | MFA Student
She/They
Views are my own.
She/They
Views are my own.
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"wages have been flat for decades" is an extremely simple, obviously true concept that explains about 80% of all handwringing op-eds and for some reason they just won't say that
"zoomers are killing the bar industry" oh interesting was it zoomers who decided a drink should cost seventeen dollars
February 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
"wages have been flat for decades" is an extremely simple, obviously true concept that explains about 80% of all handwringing op-eds and for some reason they just won't say that
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Being told by my dentist that I am doing a "great job" on my brushing/flossing is like receiving absolution from a priest
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Being told by my dentist that I am doing a "great job" on my brushing/flossing is like receiving absolution from a priest
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"You look happier"
"Thanks. I just ate."
"Thanks. I just ate."
February 12, 2026 at 9:38 AM
"You look happier"
"Thanks. I just ate."
"Thanks. I just ate."
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At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?
February 10, 2026 at 12:39 AM
At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?
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I think the Superbowl sent a powerful message last night, that despite our many differences we can come together as a country to celebrate the fact that the Patriots lost.
February 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM
I think the Superbowl sent a powerful message last night, that despite our many differences we can come together as a country to celebrate the fact that the Patriots lost.
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this is a subject that's near and dear to my heart
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
February 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
this is a subject that's near and dear to my heart
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
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Macbeth: SHIT
February 9, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Macbeth: SHIT
The worst thing about removing Instagram from your phone is seeing your mental health improve, but your social scene drastically drop. It's crazy how much of my life was dependent on a platform run by evil people.
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The worst thing about removing Instagram from your phone is seeing your mental health improve, but your social scene drastically drop. It's crazy how much of my life was dependent on a platform run by evil people.
NO! NO! 💔
Marie-Philip Poulin goes to the room with what seems like a left leg (knee?) injury. Not great news for Canada or the Victoire. #MilanoCortina2026
February 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
NO! NO! 💔
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Aw man! Shitty day. RIP to a guy who played guitar in a band that did not sound like a single other band
R.I.P. Cake founding guitarist Greg Brown
Cake Founding Guitarist Greg Brown Has Died
Greg Brown, the founding guitarist for Cake, has died. The band’s social media account announced the news today, saying he passed “after a brief illness.” “It is with heavy hearts that we share the ne...
stereogum.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Aw man! Shitty day. RIP to a guy who played guitar in a band that did not sound like a single other band
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Did u know they turned the game from Heated Rivalry into a real sport?
February 8, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Did u know they turned the game from Heated Rivalry into a real sport?
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underrated aspect of knight of the seven kingdoms is watching a big irish lad kick the fuck out of one of the little dragon nazis
February 7, 2026 at 12:22 AM
underrated aspect of knight of the seven kingdoms is watching a big irish lad kick the fuck out of one of the little dragon nazis
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Anyway AEW is on HBO max. One subscription. And they’re allowed to say Fuck ICE. And be gay.
February 5, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Anyway AEW is on HBO max. One subscription. And they’re allowed to say Fuck ICE. And be gay.
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truly, AEW fans on bluesky having libs condesendingly talk about them like they've only just now joined the broad cultural movement against fascism is the "welcome to womanhood" of being into wrestling
February 6, 2026 at 6:36 AM
truly, AEW fans on bluesky having libs condesendingly talk about them like they've only just now joined the broad cultural movement against fascism is the "welcome to womanhood" of being into wrestling
Incredible journalistic work right here.
Reports that Olympic ski jumpers are injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid to improve performance on jumps have aroused controversy
These Olympic Athletes Are Reportedly Doing WHAT To Their Penises For A Competitive Edge?
The Olympics haven't officially begun, but a report that ski jumpers may be using penis injections before competition is already arousing controversy.
www.huffpost.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Incredible journalistic work right here.
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They should put Brody King in Wolfenstein 3
February 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
They should put Brody King in Wolfenstein 3
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Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
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the struggle of being a heel guy when the fuck ice chants start lol
February 5, 2026 at 6:21 AM
the struggle of being a heel guy when the fuck ice chants start lol
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Whitney Cummings, an anti woke reactionary who is fresh off a multi-month long crashout over criticism of her performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, got hired by the Daily Show to say Vote Blue No Matter Who??? What the hell is going on over there?
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Whitney Cummings, an anti woke reactionary who is fresh off a multi-month long crashout over criticism of her performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, got hired by the Daily Show to say Vote Blue No Matter Who??? What the hell is going on over there?
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
As of January 1st 2026, John and I are **no longer** the owners of Complexly (the educational media company we started 15 years ago that makes Crash Course, Eons, SciShow, Study Hall, and a bunch of other shows.)
We have been the sole owners for all that time...
As of January 1st 2026, John and I are **no longer** the owners of Complexly (the educational media company we started 15 years ago that makes Crash Course, Eons, SciShow, Study Hall, and a bunch of other shows.)
We have been the sole owners for all that time...
February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
As of January 1st 2026, John and I are **no longer** the owners of Complexly (the educational media company we started 15 years ago that makes Crash Course, Eons, SciShow, Study Hall, and a bunch of other shows.)
We have been the sole owners for all that time...
As of January 1st 2026, John and I are **no longer** the owners of Complexly (the educational media company we started 15 years ago that makes Crash Course, Eons, SciShow, Study Hall, and a bunch of other shows.)
We have been the sole owners for all that time...
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Every day Mamdani comes out and is like "hey guys, I turned off the orphan-crushing machine. Literally just had to flip a switch. Took less than 5 minutes."
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
February 3, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Every day Mamdani comes out and is like "hey guys, I turned off the orphan-crushing machine. Literally just had to flip a switch. Took less than 5 minutes."
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
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Jamie Wolf needs a new primary care physician
February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Jamie Wolf needs a new primary care physician
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"The format didn't die, they’ve just found a way to shed its labor costs. This strategy seems to replace union-protected talk shows with non-union "video podcasts" that serve the exact same corporate PR playbook."
Netflix picked up a Pete Davidson "video podcast" which isn't really a podcast as it doesn't have an RSS audio portion. Hmm... This got me wondering about the deals.
Check out my full piece analyzing this trend & how it could hurt writers/actors/crews. writingandwhatnot.com/blog/podcasts
Check out my full piece analyzing this trend & how it could hurt writers/actors/crews. writingandwhatnot.com/blog/podcasts
Podcasts Without Union Protection — Writing and Whatnot
Are streamers like Netflix and Amazon are rebranding talk shows as "podcasts" to avoid union contracts? Which celebrities will get caught in this labor loophole? Let's dig into it...
writingandwhatnot.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:13 AM
"The format didn't die, they’ve just found a way to shed its labor costs. This strategy seems to replace union-protected talk shows with non-union "video podcasts" that serve the exact same corporate PR playbook."