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Brandon D. Wilson

@geniusbastard.bsky.social

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Cinéaste maudit. Educator. Dad of 2. Quinquagenarian. Man of Appetites. Film writer. UCLA '94, M.F.A. '99. 2nd gen native Angeleno. Pro-union. Anti-fascist. Clearly not the actor from NICKEL BOYS. He/Him.

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Brandon D. Wilson @geniusbastard.bsky.social · Nov 10

This is my second feature: SEPULVEDA.
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SEPULVEDA

Three friends (Kristina Elena Amaya, Karla Jovel, Leslie Reyes) decide on a whim to drive the entirety of Southern California's longest street but end up learning…

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Cybel Martin ASC @cybeldp.bsky.social · 1h

Just gonna leave this Vanity Fair review here.

"Melania is Ratner's first film since he was accused by several women of sexual assault in
2017. He has denied the accusations.
Amazon released a still photo from the film of Melania (star of Melania and author of Melania) staring out of a car window at a nondescript airport tarmac. Gorg. Like we've never seen her before, apart from the many times we've seen her like that before." Below is a photo of her looking out of a window

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Brandon D. Wilson @geniusbastard.bsky.social · 3h

Well that’s a wrap on me dating until this whole “let’s be emotionally avoidant weirdos” thing goes out of style.

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James Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 8h

“I’ll declare war on you if you don’t give me the peace prize” is an incredible bit

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 13h

One of the men who raped Giséle Pelicot decided to appeal his conviction and nine-year sentence.

Upon reviewing the facts and the graphic video showing the assault, the court decided to add another year on to his sentence. Excellent:
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Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term

A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.

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gmarie55🍁📎🇺🇦🇬🇪🇪🇺🇬🇧 NAFO Fella #NastyCanadian 🇨🇦🦫 @gmarie55.bsky.social · 13h

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Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️ @eclectichutch.bsky.social · 14h

THE CHAIR COMPANY: Tim Robinson makes another hilarious, rather horrifying series with his expressive acting rivaling the best work of Jim Carrey. It's a show as astute as it is anarchic, proving to be the chaotic conspiracy story for our time 📺

My review: www.thewrap.com/the-chair-co...

Tim Robinson holding up a phone to his ear while pointing at it with a perplexed expression on his face in a still from THE CHAIR COMPANY.

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‘stina is a scary spectral one 👻 @stinapag.bsky.social · 14h

I loathe how quickly everyone capitulates to these easily triggered assholes.

Metro to remove pride crosswalk after Greg Abbott threatens to withhold funding

He threatened to withhold road funding from cities and counties if they do not remove “political ideologies” from their streets.

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Matthew Cebul @matthewcebul.bsky.social · 15h

Greene is doing something that Dems should want to emulate: intentionally pitting Trump against his most vile subordinates.

Example: Trump wants a budget deal? We'd love to, but we can't trust that you'll keep your word with Vought and Miller driving the bus. Fire them.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Marjorie Taylor Greene on polls showing Republicans are getting blamed for the shutdown: "I'm not putting the blame on the president. I'm actually putting the the blame on the Speaker and Leader Thune in the Senate. This should not be happening ... we control the House & Senate & have the WH."

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Gay & Tonic @deerene.bsky.social · 16h

some of us have grown up together online. As odd as that sounds. Gone thru every stage of life no matter how much or little u share, we see lives happening. Good and bad.

Maybe never even met but we’re rooting for each other. That’s kinda beautiful to me.

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Brandon D. Wilson @geniusbastard.bsky.social · 14h

Sadly, no longer the vibe.

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Brandon D. Wilson @geniusbastard.bsky.social · 16h

Yes please. youtu.be/PA07EmbZ0b0?...

FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER | Official Trailer | Coming Soon

YouTube video by MUBI

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Brandon D. Wilson @geniusbastard.bsky.social · 17h

Sad to hear this. I grew up on I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND. Nancy Allen is the only one of the four lead actresses left.

The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 1d

Susan Kendall Newman, an actress, Emmy-nominated producer, social activist and firstborn daughter of Paul Newman, has died. She was 72.

Susan Kendall Newman, ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand’ Actress and Daughter of Paul Newman, Dies at 72

Susan Kendall Newman, an actress, Emmy-nominated producer, social activist and firstborn daughter of Paul Newman, has died. She was 72.

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Brandon D. Wilson @geniusbastard.bsky.social · 17h

The writer of the novel SATANTANGO was adapted from is now a Nobel laureate.

NPR @npr.org · 18h

Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. He joins the ranks of Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and Toni Morrison.

László Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in literature

Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. He joins the ranks of Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and Toni Morrison.

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Chris 🎃 DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · 1d

Portland protestor frog costume: What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge pepper balls?

Morpheus from Matrix movie: No, Frog. I'm trying to tell you that when you're ready, you won't have to.

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Blazeeeee @zsakamblaze.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re ever thinking about being a teacher, today I had an 11th grader, tell me he was gonna fart by my desk cause he hated me and ended up shitting himself…

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Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 1d

will spirit halloween sell out of the resistance frog costumes before it sells out of pepe the frog costumes?

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Brandon D. Wilson @geniusbastard.bsky.social · 23h

How did the date go? This is my current vibe. youtu.be/OGnBKIwtk64?...

Pizzaman Happiness

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Sean O’Kane @seanokane.bsky.social · 1d

WSJ is reporting that the Truth Social post where Trump told Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey *really was supposed to be a private message*

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Inside the Justice Department Where the President Calls the Shots

The president has executed a wholesale transformation of the Justice Department, taking control in ways he could have only dreamed of in his first term.

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Jen McGowan @iamjenmcg.bsky.social · 1d

All hail the Portland Frog!!!

Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 4d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 1d

"Some House Democrats have a new worry as concerns about lawmakers’ safety continue: That they won’t be able to rely on local law enforcement for help if they need it." -- welcome to the world everyone else lives in

Matt Henry 🥄 @matthenry.fyi · 19d

When the nazis were coming into power, there was a lag before local law enforcement was fully on board. People were able to get police protection from nazi-aligned paramilitaries. Here, today, police look at rising fascism and say “Finally. We’ve been waiting for this.” www.notus.org/democrats/me...

Democrats' New Fear: They Can’t Rely on Local Law Enforcement for Protection

“They called the local sheriff; they showed up and were going to arrest me,” said Rep. Steven Horsford.

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Nick (derogatory) ✨ @slothropsmap.bsky.social · 1d

These thirty seconds show a scandal of unbelievable proportion and it might as well never have happened. Just sucked into the vacuum of history immediately. I can't dwell on it or I'll go crazy.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: Have you given any more thought to possibly suspending habeas corpus?

TRUMP: Suspending who?

Q: Habeas corpus

TRUMP: I don't know. I'd rather leave that to Kristi.

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 1d

The literal reading of this statement is Pam Bondi is planning extrajudicial executions of random protesters.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 1d

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 1d

This is why I love Chicago so much. Their “we will fuck with you” reserves are BOTTOMLESS.

NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact.bsky.social · 1d

This is amazing.

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Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 1d

why lean into the christofascism halfway.

Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 1d

The Post laid off seemingly the remaining of their liberal-leaning staff members on Opinion last Thursday, when some of them were observing Yom Kippur.

from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social for Status
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Hudsonette @hudsonette.bsky.social · 1d

Pedro in a Paris bookstore.
All really attractive men are readers. 📚📚

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