Chris Conaton
@conatonc.bsky.social
Music writer, movie lover, professional grocery shopper
I’m an advocate for a 16-team college football playoff. But I want every conference champion to get a spot, just like NCAA basketball and every other level of college football.
Sure this would mean a lot of first round blowouts, but when an upset happened it would be magical.
Sure this would mean a lot of first round blowouts, but when an upset happened it would be magical.
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I’m an advocate for a 16-team college football playoff. But I want every conference champion to get a spot, just like NCAA basketball and every other level of college football.
Sure this would mean a lot of first round blowouts, but when an upset happened it would be magical.
Sure this would mean a lot of first round blowouts, but when an upset happened it would be magical.
Kill Bill vol. 2 plays so much better as part of the same movie with vol. 1, rather than separated by 6 months or however long it was originally.
December 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Kill Bill vol. 2 plays so much better as part of the same movie with vol. 1, rather than separated by 6 months or however long it was originally.
Great piece by
@elijahgonzalez.bsky.social at the AV Club about Amazon’s AI anime dubbing fiasco that also spins out into Crunchyroll’s anti-union stance and how it hurts the whole industry.
www.avclub.com/amazon-ai-an...
@elijahgonzalez.bsky.social at the AV Club about Amazon’s AI anime dubbing fiasco that also spins out into Crunchyroll’s anti-union stance and how it hurts the whole industry.
www.avclub.com/amazon-ai-an...
Elijah Gonzalez (@elijahgonzalez.bsky.social)
Currently: Associate Editor @ The A.V Club. Formerly: Assistant Games & TV Editor @ Paste Magazine. Bylines: Endless Mode, Game Informer, Fanbyte, The Gamer, Unwinnable, Uppercut Crit, & more. TCA mem...
elijahgonzalez.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Great piece by
@elijahgonzalez.bsky.social at the AV Club about Amazon’s AI anime dubbing fiasco that also spins out into Crunchyroll’s anti-union stance and how it hurts the whole industry.
www.avclub.com/amazon-ai-an...
@elijahgonzalez.bsky.social at the AV Club about Amazon’s AI anime dubbing fiasco that also spins out into Crunchyroll’s anti-union stance and how it hurts the whole industry.
www.avclub.com/amazon-ai-an...
Trump, handing a full clip of ammunition to anyone who wants to try to primary Cuellar again from the left.
Trump announces a pardon of Henry Cuellar: "I am hereby announcing my full and unconditional PARDON of beloved Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, and Imelda. Henry, I don’t know you, but you can sleep well tonight — Your nightmare is finally over!"
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Trump, handing a full clip of ammunition to anyone who wants to try to primary Cuellar again from the left.
@msu--football.bsky.social
It’s been 2 years since Mel Tucker.
Now MSU is set to hire Pat Fitzgerald, who allowed and encouraged a culture of hazing so pervasive that Northwestern had no choice but to fire him despite the fact that he was the school’s most successful football coach of all time.
It’s been 2 years since Mel Tucker.
Now MSU is set to hire Pat Fitzgerald, who allowed and encouraged a culture of hazing so pervasive that Northwestern had no choice but to fire him despite the fact that he was the school’s most successful football coach of all time.
a spartan mascot is sitting on a bleacher in front of a cbs logo
ALT: a spartan mascot is sitting on a bleacher in front of a cbs logo
media.tenor.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
@msu--football.bsky.social
It’s been 2 years since Mel Tucker.
Now MSU is set to hire Pat Fitzgerald, who allowed and encouraged a culture of hazing so pervasive that Northwestern had no choice but to fire him despite the fact that he was the school’s most successful football coach of all time.
It’s been 2 years since Mel Tucker.
Now MSU is set to hire Pat Fitzgerald, who allowed and encouraged a culture of hazing so pervasive that Northwestern had no choice but to fire him despite the fact that he was the school’s most successful football coach of all time.
Seems like a decent theory, since even after two movies and billions of box office dollars, there’s very little conversation about them, still.
However, “No one aspires to be or have sex with a giant cat alien,” I mean, maybe the Na’vi specifically but the monsterf**ker genre is pretty huge.
However, “No one aspires to be or have sex with a giant cat alien,” I mean, maybe the Na’vi specifically but the monsterf**ker genre is pretty huge.
‘Toxic’ music video director claims Avatar had no cultural impact because gays don’t like it
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/joseph-kahn-music-video-director-avatar-gay/?utm_content=1764314400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/joseph-kahn-music-video-director-avatar-gay/?utm_content=1764314400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Joseph Kahn says Avatar had no cultural impact because gays don't like it
Music video director Joseph Kahn suggested the Avatar film franchise has had "no cultural impact" as gay people don't "give a f**k" about it.
www.thepinknews.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Seems like a decent theory, since even after two movies and billions of box office dollars, there’s very little conversation about them, still.
However, “No one aspires to be or have sex with a giant cat alien,” I mean, maybe the Na’vi specifically but the monsterf**ker genre is pretty huge.
However, “No one aspires to be or have sex with a giant cat alien,” I mean, maybe the Na’vi specifically but the monsterf**ker genre is pretty huge.
When I looked last week I was worried that I wouldn’t have the chance to see this one in a theater, because there were no Houston locations listed.
But @robsaucedo.bsky.social has come through, and The River Oaks Theater will have it this weekend.
But @robsaucedo.bsky.social has come through, and The River Oaks Theater will have it this weekend.
Be seated! Wednesday, in a movie theater, to see #WakeUpDeadMan! See my pinned post for a theater finder link
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
When I looked last week I was worried that I wouldn’t have the chance to see this one in a theater, because there were no Houston locations listed.
But @robsaucedo.bsky.social has come through, and The River Oaks Theater will have it this weekend.
But @robsaucedo.bsky.social has come through, and The River Oaks Theater will have it this weekend.
Sisu: Road to Revenge gets way more ridiculous than the first one, at least from what I remember of the first one.
Having Steven Lang onboard as a real antagonist to react to and torment Sisu is an asset to the movie, though. (I know his name isn’t Sisu)
Having Steven Lang onboard as a real antagonist to react to and torment Sisu is an asset to the movie, though. (I know his name isn’t Sisu)
November 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Sisu: Road to Revenge gets way more ridiculous than the first one, at least from what I remember of the first one.
Having Steven Lang onboard as a real antagonist to react to and torment Sisu is an asset to the movie, though. (I know his name isn’t Sisu)
Having Steven Lang onboard as a real antagonist to react to and torment Sisu is an asset to the movie, though. (I know his name isn’t Sisu)
In case people forgot why MBS-funded efforts like LIV Golf and the Riyadh Comedy Festival invoke such scorn towards their participants, this is the inciting incident.
Saudi Arabia forced a WaPo journalist to come to a Saudi embassy for procedural reasons, then brutally murdered him right there.
Saudi Arabia forced a WaPo journalist to come to a Saudi embassy for procedural reasons, then brutally murdered him right there.
Scoop: Rep. Eugene Vindman knows what Trump said on a 2019 call with the Saudi Crown Prince about Jamal Khashoggi's killing, and his effort to make it public is about to rachet up.
Tomorrow, Vindman will appear alongside Khossoggi's widow to call on Trump to release the transcript
Tomorrow, Vindman will appear alongside Khossoggi's widow to call on Trump to release the transcript
Exclusive: Congressman Plans New Push For Trump-MBS Transcript
Rep. Eugene Vindman will appear with Jamal Khashoggi's widow to push for release of a "shocking" transcript between Trump and MBS
time.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
In case people forgot why MBS-funded efforts like LIV Golf and the Riyadh Comedy Festival invoke such scorn towards their participants, this is the inciting incident.
Saudi Arabia forced a WaPo journalist to come to a Saudi embassy for procedural reasons, then brutally murdered him right there.
Saudi Arabia forced a WaPo journalist to come to a Saudi embassy for procedural reasons, then brutally murdered him right there.
Nov. 4 - First store playing Christmas music of 2025
Nov. 5. - First Paul McCartney, “Wonderful Christmastime”
Nov. 5 - First store playing exclusively Christmas music
Nov. 12 - First “Christmas Wrapping” horn riff
Nov. 5. - First Paul McCartney, “Wonderful Christmastime”
Nov. 5 - First store playing exclusively Christmas music
Nov. 12 - First “Christmas Wrapping” horn riff
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Nov. 4 - First store playing Christmas music of 2025
Nov. 5. - First Paul McCartney, “Wonderful Christmastime”
Nov. 5 - First store playing exclusively Christmas music
Nov. 12 - First “Christmas Wrapping” horn riff
Nov. 5. - First Paul McCartney, “Wonderful Christmastime”
Nov. 5 - First store playing exclusively Christmas music
Nov. 12 - First “Christmas Wrapping” horn riff
15-20 Democratic Senators: “I know what we said about health care subsidies, but that was before I knew I might have to fucking DRIVE HOME for Thanksgiving and even Christmas! Find the 8 of us who are least vulnerable in ‘26 and get this deal done.”
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
15-20 Democratic Senators: “I know what we said about health care subsidies, but that was before I knew I might have to fucking DRIVE HOME for Thanksgiving and even Christmas! Find the 8 of us who are least vulnerable in ‘26 and get this deal done.”
If you’ve ever thought, “Eggo Waffles are pretty tasty, especially with syrup,” but also thought what they needed was to be smaller, crunchier, had the maple syrup flavoring already included, and to be covered in milk, well, have I got a Limited Edition cereal for you to try!
Also, marshmallows.
Also, marshmallows.
October 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
If you’ve ever thought, “Eggo Waffles are pretty tasty, especially with syrup,” but also thought what they needed was to be smaller, crunchier, had the maple syrup flavoring already included, and to be covered in milk, well, have I got a Limited Edition cereal for you to try!
Also, marshmallows.
Also, marshmallows.
As a @michiganstateu.bsky.social alum, if J Batt hasn’t already called Brian Kelly to get him to come back to the Midwest and coach the Spartans, then I don’t know what we’re doing with the @michiganstatefb.bsky.social program.
October 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
As a @michiganstateu.bsky.social alum, if J Batt hasn’t already called Brian Kelly to get him to come back to the Midwest and coach the Spartans, then I don’t know what we’re doing with the @michiganstatefb.bsky.social program.
Kind of amazed that the NYT found a couple people willing to go on the record and say, “Yeah, the ballroom is needed and the East Wing probably had to go.”
Yet, having watched Netflix’s The Residence this summer, which spends considerable time on the logistics of a State Dinner, I kind of get it.
Yet, having watched Netflix’s The Residence this summer, which spends considerable time on the logistics of a State Dinner, I kind of get it.
October 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Kind of amazed that the NYT found a couple people willing to go on the record and say, “Yeah, the ballroom is needed and the East Wing probably had to go.”
Yet, having watched Netflix’s The Residence this summer, which spends considerable time on the logistics of a State Dinner, I kind of get it.
Yet, having watched Netflix’s The Residence this summer, which spends considerable time on the logistics of a State Dinner, I kind of get it.
Serious question: Do you think Trump knows how to play chess? Not metaphorically. Can he actually play a game of chess?
MORNING JOE: Are you comfortable with Trump's bailout of Argentina?
SEN. ROGER MARSHALL: The president here is playing chess and not checkers. This is an opportunity to make a friend, to help an ally out.
SEN. ROGER MARSHALL: The president here is playing chess and not checkers. This is an opportunity to make a friend, to help an ally out.
October 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Serious question: Do you think Trump knows how to play chess? Not metaphorically. Can he actually play a game of chess?
Apparently this is the week where @volts.wtf and @adamconover.net finally line up their podcasts. @sgoodyear.bsky.social and @brooklynspoke.bsky.social on both shows promoting their book Life After Cars.
October 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Apparently this is the week where @volts.wtf and @adamconover.net finally line up their podcasts. @sgoodyear.bsky.social and @brooklynspoke.bsky.social on both shows promoting their book Life After Cars.
Sloan have a new album out and it’s real good. These guys have been doing great classic rock and power-pop for decades and this one is chock full of big hooks and cool riffs.
www.popmatters.com/sloan-based-...
www.popmatters.com/sloan-based-...
Sloan's 'Based on the Best Seller' Is Relaxed and Poppy » PopMatters
Catchy melodies and big guitars are the order of the day on Sloan's 14th album, with a side of Chris Murph's jauntier piano-driven songs to change things up.
www.popmatters.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Sloan have a new album out and it’s real good. These guys have been doing great classic rock and power-pop for decades and this one is chock full of big hooks and cool riffs.
www.popmatters.com/sloan-based-...
www.popmatters.com/sloan-based-...
Frost Children are a hyperpop duo who are so close to figuring out the intersection between cool, glitchy sounds and actual songwriting. This album is an improvement over the earlier stuff I sampled, but it’s a step away from being something I can fully recommend.
www.popmatters.com/frost-childr...
www.popmatters.com/frost-childr...
Frost Children Go for Synthpop and Almost Pull It Off » PopMatters
With SISTER, Frost Children haven't quite figured out the balance between engaging songwriting and just reaching for the big hooks.
www.popmatters.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Frost Children are a hyperpop duo who are so close to figuring out the intersection between cool, glitchy sounds and actual songwriting. This album is an improvement over the earlier stuff I sampled, but it’s a step away from being something I can fully recommend.
www.popmatters.com/frost-childr...
www.popmatters.com/frost-childr...
I think Comer is confused, thinking that Bill Clinton is a former President that only became more beloved after he left office. We did have one of those, but he just passed away at the beginning of the year.
Comer: "The evidence we've gathered does not implicate President Trump in any way. Public reporting, survivor testimony, and official documents show that Bill Clinton had far closer ties to Epstein. We're working to bring former President Clinton in for a deposition, but Democrats aren't helping"
October 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I think Comer is confused, thinking that Bill Clinton is a former President that only became more beloved after he left office. We did have one of those, but he just passed away at the beginning of the year.
“Both Contemporary Christian Music and worship music are subpar forms that white evangelicals settle for because they think you can catch demons from the real stuff.”
www.salon.com/2025/10/01/m...
www.salon.com/2025/10/01/m...
MAGA can't expand its base — and Christian music tells us why
The songs from Charlie Kirk's memorial exposed a serious problem
www.salon.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
“Both Contemporary Christian Music and worship music are subpar forms that white evangelicals settle for because they think you can catch demons from the real stuff.”
www.salon.com/2025/10/01/m...
www.salon.com/2025/10/01/m...
Looks like we are changing the name again, this time to the Department of War Crimes.
Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."
September 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Looks like we are changing the name again, this time to the Department of War Crimes.
Neko Case has a new album out. Neko Case always makes fascinating, gorgeous music that’s also delightfully off-kilter. You can read me ramble more about her here:
www.popmatters.com/neko-case-ne...
www.popmatters.com/neko-case-ne...
Neko Case's Fascinating New LP Is Full of Melodies » PopMatters
Neko Case's new album brings her signature blend of achingly beautiful melodies, idiosyncratic songwriting, and, of course, a song about an animal.
www.popmatters.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Neko Case has a new album out. Neko Case always makes fascinating, gorgeous music that’s also delightfully off-kilter. You can read me ramble more about her here:
www.popmatters.com/neko-case-ne...
www.popmatters.com/neko-case-ne...
Can we talk about what a dick move it was for Noah Hawley to have the s1 finale of Alien: Earth structured as if it was part 1 of a 2-part finale, but the second part doesn’t exist? This wasn’t loose ends or a cliffhanger, it literally feels like they stopped midway because that was all their time.
September 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Can we talk about what a dick move it was for Noah Hawley to have the s1 finale of Alien: Earth structured as if it was part 1 of a 2-part finale, but the second part doesn’t exist? This wasn’t loose ends or a cliffhanger, it literally feels like they stopped midway because that was all their time.
Sinclair is a big deal as far as owning tv stations. Now they’ve found out exactly how much influence they have over the actual network conglomerates in the past 10 days. It looked like a whole lot, but now it seems to be significantly less than it first appeared.
deadline.com/2025/09/jimm...
deadline.com/2025/09/jimm...
Jimmy Kimmel Returning To Sinclair ABC Stations; Station Group Credits “Collaborative Efforts” With Network
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is returning to Sinclair ABC affiliates Friday night, the station group announced.
deadline.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Sinclair is a big deal as far as owning tv stations. Now they’ve found out exactly how much influence they have over the actual network conglomerates in the past 10 days. It looked like a whole lot, but now it seems to be significantly less than it first appeared.
deadline.com/2025/09/jimm...
deadline.com/2025/09/jimm...
Thanks, Twons, for propping up the Tigers for another 48 hours. Maybe they’ll wake up when they actually have to play the Guardians again.
September 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Thanks, Twons, for propping up the Tigers for another 48 hours. Maybe they’ll wake up when they actually have to play the Guardians again.