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Actor, singer, tourism guy, LGBTQ+, Boston resident, movie hound, Bobcat, worshipper of The Divine Sarah Vaughan, reader and writer of things, and Oxford comma stickler. Opinions here are mine & likely not fully formed. On Insta as matthewlooksaround.

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Nov 23

This poem by William Stafford means so much to me. “Smoke Signals: A Dedication” opened Stafford’s book A Glass Face in the Rain, from 1982.

I hope it speaks to you, all of you who are going through the world, building your little fires.

#poetry #poets #writing #williamstafford

William Stafford’s poem “Smoke Signals: A Dedication”

There are people on a parallel way. We do not
see them often, or even think of them often,
but it is precious to us that they are sharing
the world. Something about how they have accepted
their lives, or how the sunlight happens to them,
helps us to hold the strange, enigmatic days
in line for our own living. It is important
that these people know this recognition, but
it is also important that no purpose or obligation
related to this be intruded into their lives.

This book intends to be for anyone, but especially
for those on that parallel way: here is a smoke
signal, unmistakable but unobtrusive—we are
following what comes, going through the world,
knowing each other, building our little fires.

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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · Sep 18

My face when Fallon is the only one remaining

Fallon from THE PRESTIGE looking stunned

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Sep 14

My [brief] review of THE LONG WALK is below.

📽️ #filmsky

Brief review of THE LONG WALK movie:

Walking. Talking. Shooting.

What a grim fuckin’ downer.

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · Jun 7

What the fuck is the point of paying money to a police department if they won’t protect people from hostile masked kidnappers?

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🐸 Trish Anderton 🐸 @trishanderton.bsky.social · May 31

This is seriously creepy. My god. Her entire comms staff should either quit or be fired, depending.

Also I need this as an SNL skit.

Keith Edwards @keithedwards.bsky.social · May 31

Against all odds, Joni Ernst has made it worse

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · May 31

My brief review of BRING HER BACK.

More reviews on my @letterboxd.social page:

boxd.it/oqNH

📽️ #filmsky

My brief review of the film BRING HER BACK:

Deeply unsettling—bordering on perverse—and unrelentingly grim, BRING HER BACK is more a dark, suspenseful meditation on grief and its suppression than a bona fide horror movie. Though it contains several shocks and quease-inducing gore, there’s not a chuckle to be had in its entire running time. It’s beautifully shot, and yet feels suffocatingly oppressive.

With Sally Hawkins as a crazed, manipulative monster of a foster mother, and three young actors whose portrayals of suffering are so convincing as to be nearly unbearable.

CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · May 11

This is one of my favorite photos of Mother and me. It was the last time I ever saw her sober, about 1991. There’s a clarity about her here and a sparkle in her eyes that had been a rarity in preceding years, and was never to be seen again subsequently.

#happymothersday #mother #bigmama #marilyn

A photo, circa 1991, of my mother and me.

CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · May 8

Increasingly, America under that guy resembles North Korea. Let’s prevent that, shall we?

www.nokings.org

#wearetheflood

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Sue Goganian @suegoganian.bsky.social · May 8

@maddow.msnbc.com Ambassador of Hope, thank you. And thanks @cdmatthew.bsky.social

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Apr 30

Senator Murphy: would like you to be connecting the dots between the Trump administration, the Heritage Foundation, and the Kremlin under Putin. Trump & Co. are Russian assets, and nearly the entire GOP are facilitating the downfall of America.

This is no longer in the conversation, but should be.

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Microplastics Sommelier @leastactionhero.bsky.social · Apr 21

every year on patriots' day we commemorate the “here comes the pizza” incident from 2007, in which don orsillo and the late great jerry remy grow increasingly deranged trying to understand the motives of the man who hurled a slice of pizza at a guy attempting to catch a foul ball
#redsox 🍕 ⚾️

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Stone Cold Jane Austen @abbyhiggs.bsky.social · Apr 21

I didn’t expect to find out about the pope’s death in a Signal chat with Pete Hegseth

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Arieh Kovler @ariehkovler.com · Apr 20

Here's another example from today. This is becoming a thing.

Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · Apr 20

CEO of The Federalist is opening calling on Trump to defy the Supreme Court.

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Apr 20

‘Easter Morning’ by William Stafford

#poetry #poem

Easter Morning by William Stafford

Maybe someone comes to the door and says,
"Repent," and you say, "Come on in," and it's
Jesus. That's when all you ever did, or said,
or even thought, suddenly wakes up again and
sings out, "I'm still here," and you know it's true.
You just shiver alive and are left standing
there suddenly brought to account: saved.

Except, maybe that someone says, "I've got a deal
for you." And you listen, because that's how
you're trained—they told you, "Always hear both sides."
So then the slick voice can sell you anything, even
Hell, which is what you're getting by listening.
Well, what should you do? I'd say always go to
the door, yes, but keep the screen locked. Then,
while you hold the Bible in one hand, lean forward
and say carefully, "Jesus?"

CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Apr 19

Matt Zoller Seitz writes eloquently about Cronenberg’s latest, ‘The Shrouds’ at @ebertvoices.bsky.social.

🎥 #filmsky

Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · Apr 18

This one is personal.

www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-...

The Shrouds movie review & film summary (2025) | Roger Ebert

Beyond the veil of the flesh lies "The Shrouds."

www.rogerebert.com

CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Apr 19

My brief review of the movie ‘Sinners’, written and directed by Ryan Coogler.

More reviews at my page on @letterboxd.social:

boxd.it/9ruWXZ

🎥 #filmsky

My brief review of the movie ‘Sinners’:

An audacious vampire horror film by Ryan Coogler that’s also a showcase for Michael B. Jordan in multiple roles. The movie manages to examine (and embody) the horrors of Black people’s experience in America; it also, astonishingly, uses extended musical and dance sequences to advance the film’s growing sense of unease and terror.

Yes, it’s A LOT, and Coogler’s ambitiousness ends up feeling like overreach at times, with perhaps one too many metaphors. But it’s hard to think of another recent film that comes close to the daring of SINNERS.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · Apr 13

NEWS: In today's declaration filed by the government in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, the govt still provides no information or past or current efforts to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return. Instead, an asst dir of ICE suggests that Abrego Garcia "is no longer eligible for withholding of removal."

7. On March 15, 2025, Abrego-Garcia, a native and citizen of El Salvador, was
removed to El Salvador, pursuant to Title 8 of the United States Code. Although Abrego-Garcia
has an order of removal issued by an immigration judge, I understand that he should not have been
removed to El Salvador because the immigration judge had also granted Abrego-Garcia
withholding of removal to El Salvador. However, I also understand that Abrego Garcia is no longer
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eligible for withholding of removal because of his membership in MS-13 which is now a
designated foreign terrorist organization.

I have reviewed the declaration of Mr. Michael Kozak, which was filed in this case
yesterday, April 12, 2025. It is my understanding that Defendants have no updates for the Court beyond what was provided yesterday.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed this 13th day of April 2025.
EVAN C KATZ Digitally signed by EVAN C KATZ
Date: 2025.04.13 16:38:41 -04'00*
Evan C. Katz
Assistant Director
Enforcement and Removal Operations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Apr 13

So far, about 1000 students have had their visas revoked.

Rubio has claimed these are activists that have vandalized libraries, taken over campuses, and done all sorts of crazy things. But Rubio or the State Dept refuses to get into the details. So lets do that.

map of US showing distribution of student visa revocations

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Apr 13

New, from me: Marco Rubio used to boast that he was banned from China, calling it a totalitarian state.

Now he combines a) new surveillance capabilities to monitor and punish international students, with b) little accountability or due process. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-attack...

The Attack on International Students

New surveillance and punishment systems are a warning to us all

donmoynihan.substack.com

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NeilN 🍁 @neiln.bsky.social · Apr 12

From the Boston Globe's YouTube page. One views tally is not like the others...

12 video thumbnails. 11 videos have view totals ranging from 9 to 983. The "Canadians are really upset, Americans should pay attention." video has 67,000 views.

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Apr 12

As Fran Lebowitz has said:

“Everyone says he is crazy – which maybe he is – but the scarier thing about him is that he is stupid. You do not know anyone as stupid as Donald Trump. You just don’t.”

www.theguardian.com/culture/2018...

Fran Lebowitz: 'You do not know anyone as stupid as Donald Trump'

She loves to talk, hates to fly and wants to make it clear she takes no responsibility for the state of US politics

www.theguardian.com

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Apr 12

Fran Lebowitz: 'You do not know anyone as stupid as Donald Trump'

She loves to talk, hates to fly and wants to make it clear she takes no responsibility for the state of US politics

www.theguardian.com

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Apr 12

‘DROP’ Rises to the Occasion

My brief review of the movie ‘DROP’ is below:

#filmsky📽️

boxd.it/9oflKH

A ★★★★ review of Drop (2025)

‘DROP’ Rises to the Occasion A tight, twisty, “who’s-doing-it” thriller, ‘DROP’ is small-scale, efficient, and emotionally urgent. Taking place primarily in a single gorgeous set, it has a snappy scri...

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Germain Lussier @germainlussier.bsky.social · Apr 7

I've seen all 7 episodes of #TheLastOfUs season two and, wow. Buckle up.

This season is bigger, scarier, & way more emotional than season one. The characters are explored deeper, and the new additions are excellent. I was riveted, devastated, & on the edge of my seat.

My full NON SPOILER Review:

The Last of Us Season 2 Is Going to Rock Your World

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey star in the PlayStation game adaptation, returning April 13.

gizmodo.com

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Snitty 🦃 @clofsnitville.bsky.social · Apr 11

Gotta say with Andrew Cuomo and RFK Jr. in the news I feel like there has never been a better time for the Democratic Party to realize family dynasties are not so great for democracy and just kick every single one of them to the curb.

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CDMatthew @cdmatthew.bsky.social · Apr 11

This White Supremacy House really is trying (with no small amount of success) to take control of the political media and reshape it into a North Korea-like propaganda machine, focused solely on fawning over dear leader.

It hasn’t succeeded entirely…yet. But they’ve made significant inroads.

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